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2. Interplay Between Childhood Socioeconomic Status and Current Job Insecurity: A Dual-Contextual Approach to Decent Work and Well-Being.
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Heo, Cheongra and Lee, Ki-Hak
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JOB security , *RESEARCH funding , *SATISFACTION , *INCOME , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *WAGES , *CHI-squared test , *PSYCHOLOGY , *JOB satisfaction , *THEORY , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *FACTOR analysis , *SOCIAL classes , *WELL-being - Abstract
Grounded in the psychology of working theory, the link between economic constraints and decent work is well established. However, previous studies did not incorporate a developmental framework when examining this relationship. Drawing on a life history perspective, this study explored how childhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with well-being through decent work. We adopted a dual-contextual approach, examining the interaction between childhood SES and current job insecurity as a predictor of decent work and well-being. Using data collected from 417 workers in South Korea, we tested a moderated mediation model. The results revealed significant indirect relationships between childhood SES and job and life satisfaction through decent work, particularly among individuals with higher job insecurity. Notably, these findings remained significant even after controlling for participants' current SES. Overall, our findings suggest that in contexts where job insecurity is prevalent, an individual's childhood SES is distinctly associated with decent work and well-being, independent of their current SES. Public Significance Statement: This study suggests that lower childhood socioeconomic status is linked to difficulties in accessing decent work and decreased job and life satisfaction, especially when job insecurity is high. This highlights the importance of implementing interventions to reduce job insecurity and alleviate the adverse effects of childhood economic constraints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Stability and change in maternal wellbeing and illbeing from pregnancy to three years postpartum.
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Mayerhofer, Lilian, Nes, Ragnhild Bang, Yu, Baeksan, Ayorech, Ziada, Lan, Xiaoyu, Ystrom, Eivind, and Røysamb, Espen
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WOMEN'S mental health , *MEDICAL registries , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *WELL-being , *SATISFACTION - Abstract
Purpose: Motherhood affects women's mental health, encompassing aspects of both wellbeing and illbeing. This study investigated stability and change in wellbeing (i.e., relationship satisfaction and positive affect) and illbeing (i.e., depressive and anxiety symptoms) from pregnancy to three years postpartum. We further investigated the mutual and dynamic relations between these constructs over time and the role of genetic propensities in their time-invariant stability. Data and methods: This four-wave longitudinal study included 83,124 women from the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) linked to the Medical Birth Registry of Norway. Data were collected during pregnancy (30 weeks) and at 6, 18 and 36 months postpartum. Wellbeing and illbeing were based on the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, the Differential Emotions Scale and Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-8. Genetics were measured by the wellbeing spectrum polygenic index. Analyses were based on random intercept cross-lagged panel models using R. Results: All four outcomes showed high stability and were mutually interconnected over time, with abundant cross-lagged predictions. The period of greatest instability was from pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, followed by increasing stability. Prenatal relationship satisfaction played a crucial role in maternal mental health postpartum. Women's genetic propensity to wellbeing contributed to time-invariant stability of all four constructs. Conclusion: Understanding the mutual relationship between different aspects of wellbeing and illbeing allows for identifying potential targets for health promotion interventions. Time-invariant stability was partially explained by genetics. Maternal wellbeing and illbeing develop in an interdependent way from pregnancy to 36 months postpartum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Development of Body Dissatisfaction in Women and Men at Different Educational Levels During the Life Course.
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Rosenqvist, Elena, Konttinen, Hanna, Berg, Noora, and Kiviruusu, Olli
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MEN , *SATISFACTION , *WOMEN , *RESEARCH funding , *BODY mass index , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *BODY image , *AGE distribution , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *LIFE course approach , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *HEALTH equity , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *WELL-being - Abstract
Background: Our study examines the rarely investigated associations between body dissatisfaction and educational level over the life course in women and men. Methods: A Finnish cohort (N = 1955) was followed by questionnaires at ages 22, 32, 42, and 52. Body dissatisfaction was measured by asking the respondents to evaluate their appearance using five response options. Analyses were done using logistic regression, while latent class analyses were used to identify classes of body dissatisfaction trajectories over the life course. Results: Body dissatisfaction increased with age in women and men. Among men, body dissatisfaction was related to lower education at the ages of 32 and 42. Also, men with lower education were more likely to maintain a less positive body image over the life course. In women, increasing body dissatisfaction during the life course was associated with lower education. Conclusions: Differences in body dissatisfaction based on educational level are important to take into account in public health actions aiming to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in health and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Victim empowerment and satisfaction: The potential of imagery rescripting.
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Twardawski, Mathias, Gollwitzer, Mario, Altenmüller, Marlene S., Bertsch, Katja, Lobbestael, Jill, Philippi, Antonia L. E., and Wittekind, Charlotte E.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY , *STATISTICAL power analysis , *PESSIMISM , *VICTIM psychology , *SELF-efficacy , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *POSITIVE psychology , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *EMOTIONS , *BEHAVIOR , *VISUALIZATION , *VIDEOCONFERENCING , *ANALYSIS of variance , *PUNISHMENT , *INTENTION , *COMPARATIVE studies , *WELL-being - Abstract
Imagery rescripting (ImRs) is a prominent approach to help individuals alleviate the negative consequences following victimization. In two studies (total N = 641), participants experienced a victimization incident induced by a video. In subsequent audio‐guided (ImRs or control) interventions, we examined the impact of imagined (i) victims' active or passive role, (ii) punishment for the offender (yes/no), and (iii) offender moral change (yes/no) on both psychological states and behavioural intentions. Specifically, after the ImRs, participants reported their feelings of empowerment, justice‐related satisfaction, positive and negative affect, and intention to act after the intervention. Results revealed that ImRs significantly reduced negative consequences of victimization, with active ImRs surpassing passive ImRs in enhancing victims' empowerment and positive affect. Notably, neither imagined offender punishment nor moral change affected the efficacy of ImRs. We discuss these findings in light of ImRs as an intervention to address victims' threatened needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. Digital Detox and Well-Being.
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Marciano, Laura, Jindal, Sanmit, and Viswanath, Kasisomayajula
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SOCIAL media , *DIGITAL technology , *POLICY sciences , *COMPULSIVE behavior , *SMARTPHONES , *MENTAL health , *SATISFACTION , *SCREEN time , *ANXIETY , *WELL-being , *MENTAL depression - Abstract
The article summarizes literature on digital detox interventions and their effects on well-being. Main findings include the lack of clear definition of digital detox and consistency in the assessment of interventions' effectiveness, beneficial effects shown by reducing social media/smartphone time rather than promoting total abstinence on wellbeing, and variation in the effect of the interventions and their duration depending on the type of outcome.
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7. Impact of problematic mobile phone use among nursing students in India: Exploring associations with depression, insomnia, self‐esteem and satisfaction with life.
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Jose, Sinu, Cyriac, Maneesha C., Sebastian, Sherin, Lidiyamol, P. V., and Dhandapani, Manju
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MENTAL depression risk factors , *RISK assessment , *CROSS-sectional method , *SELF-esteem testing , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *COMPULSIVE behavior , *SATISFACTION , *MENTAL health , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *CONTROL (Psychology) , *INSOMNIA , *STATISTICAL sampling , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *CELL phones , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *DESIRE , *STATISTICAL reliability , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *NURSING students , *SELF-perception , *WELL-being , *DEPENDENCY (Psychology) , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Aim: This research aimed to determine the impact of problematic mobile phone use on negative mental health outcomes among nursing students in India, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and support mechanisms to enhance the overall well‐being and adaptability of future healthcare professionals. Methods: A cross‐sectional survey was conducted in three randomly selected nursing colleges in South India, employing validated and standardized tools such as the Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale. Results: The study included 402 nursing students with an average age of 20.47 years, revealing a 39% prevalence of severe problematic mobile phone usage. Positive correlations were observed between mobile phone problematic use and age, depression and insomnia. Additionally, strong negative correlations were found between satisfaction with life and self‐esteem. Depression and satisfaction with life served as chain mediators in the impact of self‐esteem on problematic mobile phone use, and both self‐esteem and satisfaction with life negatively predicted problematic mobile phone use. Conclusion: The study highlights a prevalent issue of problematic mobile phone use among nursing students, indicating a pressing need for timely intervention, as it correlates with depression, sleep insomnia, low self‐esteem and life dissatisfaction. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? Over the last decade, using mobile phones has been prevalent among today's children and young people, coinciding with an increase in poor mental health in this population.Problematic mobile phone use may consist of various issues, including addiction/dependence, financial troubles, risky use (i.e. while driving) and restricted use (i.e. in prohibited places).From an epidemiological standpoint, prevalence rate estimates vary widely and there is little research and understanding regarding the aetiology of problematic and addicted mobile phone usage, particularly its progression. What this paper adds? The prevalence of severe problematic mobile phone use among nursing students is very high and needs immediate attention.There is a negative impact of mobile phone use on the mental health outcomes of nursing students.Positive life satisfaction and self‐esteem are protective variables that negatively predict problematic mobile phone use, while their influence is mediated by a chain reaction involving reduced depression, emphasizing the interconnected psychological dynamics. The implications of this paper: Further research is needed on the influencing factors of problematic mobile phone use and interventions to prevent mobile phone addiction among nursing students.The influence of mobile phone use on the mental health outcomes of nursing students can affect their clinical practice and productive life therefore the appropriate policies should be implemented.Implementation of short and rapid counselling services for the nursing students by the nurse educators should incorporate into the curriculum to achieve a better quality of nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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8. Examining the Aftermath of Work-Family Conflict Episodes: Internal Attributions, Self-Conscious Emotions, Family Engagement, and Well-Being.
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Chen, Zheng, Promislo, Mark D., Powell, Gary N., and Allen, Tammy D.
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FAMILY-work relationship , *SATISFACTION , *GUILT (Psychology) , *EMOTIONS , *WELL-being , *SHAME - Abstract
Little empirical research exists on attributions that people make regarding work-family conflict that they experience. Our study used attribution theory to examine the aftermath of work-family conflict episodes. We used a diary method in which respondents reported their daily encounters with work-family conflict, attributions they made about its causes, feelings of guilt and shame they experienced, and their levels of daily family engagement and well-being after work. Based on Ilies et al. (2012) we hypothesized that internal attributions of work-family conflict would be associated with feelings of guilt and shame, and that these emotions would in turn be differentially associated with daily after-work outcomes. We also hypothesized that the degree to which individuals were satisfied with the resolution of their work-family conflict would moderate the relationship between internal attribution and guilt/shame. Results largely supported our hypotheses, with guilt demonstrating a positive link to family engagement while shame showed a negative association. We also found that shame, but not guilt, was negatively associated with daily well-being. One's level of satisfaction with the resolution of work-family conflict emerged as a key variable as well. Lastly, we discuss the theoretical and practical ramifications of our findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Social ties and social identification: Influences on well-being in young adults.
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Mehrpour, Anahita, Hoffman, Adar, Widmer, Eric D., and Staerklé, Christian
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GROUP identity , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *PATH analysis (Statistics) , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *SOCIAL networks , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *WELL-being - Abstract
Research highlights the positive impact of social connectedness on subjective well-being. In this paper, we test a model in which an identity-based mechanism links a structural form of connectedness (significant social ties) with two psychological well-being outcomes, life satisfaction and self-esteem. Using data from the LIVES Longitudinal Lausanne Youth Study (LIVES-LOLYS, N = 422), a longitudinal mediation path model tests direct and indirect effects, via the strength of social identification, of the number of significant social ties in two life domains (friends and family) on life satisfaction and self-esteem. Results showed positive associations between the number of significant ties and social identification in the concordant domain, empirically linking the structural and subjective forms of social connectedness. Moreover, our model displays significant indirect effects in the friend domain, but not in the family domain. Having more friends as significant social ties predicted higher social identification with friends, and this was longitudinally associated with higher life satisfaction and self-esteem. Findings show a new mechanism linking structural and subjective forms of social connectedness, unpacking their concerted impact in protecting well-being. The differences between the friend and family domains are discussed in the framework of both life-course and social identity perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Complex Dynamics: Investigation of Within- and Between-Person Relationships Between Achievement Emotions and Emotion Regulation During Exam Preparation Through Dynamic Network Modeling.
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Daumiller, Martin, Putwain, David W., and Nett, Ulrike
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EMOTION regulation , *EMOTIONAL experience , *SATISFACTION , *SOCIAL support , *EMOTIONS , *BOREDOM - Abstract
In achievement contexts like end-of-semester exam preparation, students experience a variety of positive and negative achievement emotions, and their regulation is crucial. Despite its relevance, the interplay between, and dynamics of, emotions and their regulation is still little understood, particularly as prior research primarily relied on between-person research. In the present study, we use a situated assessment approach and a novel statistical approach, dynamic network modeling, to simultaneously analyze between-person associations, contemporaneous within-person associations as well as temporal lagged within-person associations and stability of achievement emotions and emotion regulation strategies in multivariate models. We used a total of 6,915 assessments of 201 German undergraduate students on six emotions (joy, pride, hope, satisfaction, anxiety, anger, and boredom) and eight emotion regulation strategies (activation, social support, positive refocusing, rumination, reappraisal, suppression, expression, taking action) during exam preparation in two assessment waves (5 weeks prior, and 1 week before important exams). The results uncovered distinct communities of emotions and emotion regulation strategies, wherein taking action and reappraisal held a particularly central position in explaining their linkages. We found evidence for effects from emotions on the use of emotion regulation strategies, and vice versa, and identified self-enforcing loops and carryover effects. We also observed differences in the stability of the assessed constructs over time, and between the week before the exam and 5 weeks before, that emphasize the consideration of not only person and situation-specific components, but also the respective context at hand, to which end dynamic network analyses emerge as a promising research avenue. Educational Impact and Implications Statement: This study sheds light on how students navigate their emotions during exam preparation and underscores the critical role of effective emotion regulation. By examining real-time emotional experiences and regulation strategies, we uncovered distinct communities of emotions and emotion regulation strategies, with "taking action" (i.e., actively acting to improve the situation) and "reappraisal" (i.e., changing the way one thinks about a situation) emerging as particularly central strategies. Following up on these networks of emotions and regulation strategies can pave the way for the development of personalized emotion regulation skills, enhancing students' overall exam preparation and academic success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. The Everyday Wellbeing Appraisal Scale: Assessing a Type of Subjective Well-Being Uniquely Associated With Health Behavior in People With Hypertension.
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Sanford, Keith and Elkins, Gary
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SELF-evaluation , *PATIENT compliance , *MULTITRAIT multimethod techniques , *PSYCHOLOGICAL distress , *SATISFACTION , *EXERCISE , *HYPERTENSION , *RESEARCH methodology evaluation , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *EMPIRICAL research , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *SURVEYS , *EXPERIENCE , *HEALTH behavior , *RESEARCH methodology , *PSYCHOMETRICS , *DRUGS , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *FACTOR analysis , *JUDGMENT (Psychology) , *WELL-being , *DIET ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
Everyday well-being appraisals are judgments about the goodness of recent daily life events. These appraisals are expected to be distinct from other types of well-being involving traits, affect, and psychological distress and expected to be uniquely important for understanding health behavior such as exercise, diet, and treatment adherence for people with medical conditions. To develop and test a new Everyday Wellbeing Appraisal Scale, two studies were conducted in which a total of 718 people with hypertension completed online questionnaires. In Study 1, to achieve maximum validity with the fewest number of items, an empirical analysis was used to select a set of six items with high discrimination that incorporated multiple types of response-option formats. In Study 2, the scale's unidimensional factor structure and high discrimination were confirmed, and the new scale outperformed several existing types of well-being scales in its ability to explain unique variance in health behavior criterion variables. Specifically, it explained unique variance in health behavior after controlling for a widely used measure assessing trait-level reflections of well-being, as well as measures of positive affect and two types of psychological distress. Also, when compared to the trait-level measure of well-being, the new scale demonstrated less overlap with affect and psychological distress. These results suggest that this brief, new scale is valuable for assessing a distinct construct that is especially salient for understanding health behavior. Public Significance Statement: A new scale comprised six questions was developed to assess everyday well-being appraisals, which are judgments about the goodness of daily life experiences. These daily judgments are different from traits, moods, stress, or life attitudes, and they may play a key role in providing motivation for healthy behavior involving exercise, diet, and adherence to medical treatment plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. Art-based interventions and art therapy to promote health of migrant populations – a systematic literature review of current research.
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Oepen, Renate and Gruber, Harald
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COMPETENCY assessment (Law) , *PHYSICAL diagnosis , *HEALTH services accessibility , *POST-traumatic stress disorder , *ALTRUISM , *SATISFACTION , *NOMADS , *PSYCHOLOGY of refugees , *EVALUATION of medical care , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LINGUISTICS , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *MEDICAL research , *SOCIAL skills , *ART therapy , *HEALTH promotion , *SOCIAL support , *CULTURAL pluralism , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *ERIC (Information retrieval system) , *WELL-being ,ANXIETY prevention - Abstract
Background: This review aims to identify and analyse studies on art-based interventions and art therapy that are intended to promote better physical, mental and social health outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse migrant populations. Method: A systematic literature review was used to address the following questions: 1) What published studies over the past five years examined health outcomes? 2) What are the identifying characteristics of the studies? 3) What kinds of effect did these studies describe? 4) What implications do the findings have for future research in this field? Results: Art-based interventions and art therapy can significantly reduce traumatic stress symptoms and anxiety, enhance well-being by giving people greater life satisfaction and hope, and improve the social behaviour of children and adolescents. Conclusion: In order to address humanitarian concerns in this field, researchers may apply innovative approaches to engage people from a refugee background in meaningful reflections on their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Music and well-being in carceral settings: a scoping review.
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Im, Vitalis and Pinto, Rogério M.
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MUSIC , *CORRECTIONAL institutions , *SATISFACTION , *AUTONOMY (Psychology) , *PRISON psychology , *EMOTIONS , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *LITERATURE reviews , *WELL-being , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems - Abstract
Well-being is defined as the multi-dimensional experience of positive emotions, as well as life satisfaction, autonomy, and purpose. This scoping review examines the impact of musical practices on the well-being of incarcerated individuals and uniquely contributes to the literature by focusing on the relationship between music and power in carceral settings and by expounding on the ways in which musical practices both facilitate and inhibit experiences of well-being. Our review contributes to this body of literature by proposing three distinct ways musical practices may affect well-being: (1) Musical Practices and Psychological Outcomes, (2) Musical Practices and Identity Formation and (3) Musical Practices and Power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Self‐perceived quality of social roles, activities and relationships predicts incident gingivitis.
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Chaffee, Benjamin W.
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COMMUNITY support , *SELF-evaluation , *RISK assessment , *CROSS-sectional method , *SATISFACTION , *GINGIVITIS , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *HEALTH behavior , *INFLAMMATION , *SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors , *TOBACCO products , *ALCOHOL drinking , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *WELL-being , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *ORAL health , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Objectives: While physical health status is known to impact social functioning, a growing literature suggests that social well‐being may affect oral health. This investigation evaluated whether self‐perceived quality of social roles, activities and relationships (social well‐being) influences gingival inflammation. Methods: Data were from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study, a nationally representative cohort of US adults, biennial waves 4 (2017) to 6 (2021). Social well‐being was derived from the validated PROMIS Global‐10 survey instrument, categorized for this longitudinal analysis as high, moderate or low. The main outcome was incident self‐reported gum bleeding (dichotomous, proxy for gingivitis). Survey‐weighted logistic regression modelling adjusted for overall health status, sociodemographic (e.g. age, sex, race/ethnicity), socioeconomic (e.g. income, education) and behavioural (e.g. tobacco, alcohol) confounders and was used to predict marginal mean gum bleeding incidence. Results: Cross‐sectionally at wave 4 (N = 23 679), gum bleeding prevalence was higher along a stepwise gradient of decreasing satisfaction with social activities and relationships (extremely satisfied: 20.4%; not at all: 40.1%). Longitudinally, among participants who had never reported gum bleeding through wave 4 (N = 9695), marginal predicted new gum bleeding at wave 6 was greater with each category of lower wave 4–5 social well‐being (high: 7.6%; moderate: 8.6%; low: 12.4%). Findings were robust to alternative model specifications. Results should be interpreted considering study limitations (e.g. potential unmeasured confounding; outcome by self‐report). Conclusions: Social functioning may affect physical health. Specifically, social roles, activities and relationships may influence inflammatory oral conditions, like gingivitis. Confirmatory research is warranted, along with policies and interventions that promote social well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Who am I? Studying Autobiographical Reasoning, Identity Commitment and Exploration Processes, and Narrative Content in Unison.
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De Moor, Elisabeth L., Klimstra, Theo A., Van Doeselaar, Lotte, and Branje, Susan
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GROUP identity , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL memory , *COMMITMENT (Psychology) , *SELF-perception in adolescence , *WELL-being - Abstract
Identity research focuses on multiple processes capturing how adolescents form and maintain a sense of self. However, identity content (the "what" of identity) might impact associations between identity and the association with well-being. We examined this potential role of content (i.e., valence and life domain) in two studies, focusing on autobiographical reasoning in written narratives (i.e., self-event connections), educational identity commitment and exploration processes, and measures of general and domain-specific functioning. Study 1 (N = 180, M age = 14.7) and Study 2 (N = 160, M age = 13.1) provided little evidence for the hypothesized role of identity content, but moderation analyses in Study 1 showed that self-event connections were more strongly related to life satisfaction in narratives about relational events than other events. These findings suggest a more fine-grained approach is needed to capture the role of identity content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. An online peer support program to improve mental health among university students: A randomized controlled trial.
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Grégoire, Simon, Beaulieu, Frédérique, Lachance, Lise, Bouffard, Thérèse, Vezeau, Carole, and Perreault, Michel
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TREATMENT of psychological stress , *ANXIETY treatment , *MENTAL illness treatment , *SUPPORT groups , *MENTAL health , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *AFFINITY groups , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *STATISTICAL sampling , *INTERNET , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *STUDENTS , *ACADEMIC achievement , *ACCEPTANCE & commitment therapy , *COLLEGE students , *MENTAL depression , *WELL-being - Abstract
Despite recent calls for more peer support initiatives aimed at promoting mental health in postsecondary institutions, those initiatives remain scarce. In this study, a multisite randomized controlled trial was designed to assess the effect of an online peer support intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy using mental health and school indicators. Undergraduate students were recruited in three Canadian universities and randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 54) or a wait-list control group (n = 53). Compared to control participants, those who took part in the program self-reported reduced psychological inflexibility, stress, anxiety and depression, and increased psychological flexibility and well-being. The intervention had no effect on academic satisfaction and engagement. These results were found both in completer and intent-to-treat samples. The findings provide evidence that peer support may be a beneficial adjunct to mental health interventions offered to college and university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Retired College Student Athletes' Psychological Well-Being: A Prospective Analysis.
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Shander, Karolina, Petrie, Trent, and Moore, E. Whitney G.
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SATISFACTION , *RETIREMENT , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PROFESSIONAL identity , *BODY image , *LONGITUDINAL method , *SOCIAL support , *COLLEGE athletes , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *WELL-being , *VOCATIONAL guidance , *MENTAL depression - Abstract
For college student athletes, graduation coincides with a loss of competitive careers and athletic identities and begin a potentially traumatic transition to a new life phase. However, how athletes' experience this developmental transition may be influenced by their readiness to retire. Thus, we prospectively examined how NCAA student athletes' (N = 166) psychological well-being changed from graduation/retirement (T1) to four months later (T2) and determined the extent their readiness to retire, as represented by 12 key psychosocial dimensions (e.g., social support, athletic identity) predicted well-being at T2. Athletes completed a 12-item measure of retirement readiness at T1, measures of depressive symptomatology, body satisfaction, and life satisfaction at T1 and T2. Through regressions analyses, and controlling for gender and T1 well-being scores, we found that athletes who developed a new life focus and had positive social support systems at retirement from sport were more satisfied with their lives and less depressed four to five months later. For the athletes' T2 body satisfaction, only their T1 satisfaction was a significant predictor. As one of the first studies to longitudinally examine collegiate athletes' well-being over the first six months of retirement, our findings provide direction for additional research and development of programming that focuses on helping athletes maintain and extend their support networks as they transition from their teams and develop a new purpose and direction in their lives as they lose what had been present for them through their sport involvement. Implications for assisting collegiate athletes in transition from sport are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Beyond HIV shame: the role of self-forgiveness and acceptance in living with HIV.
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Skalski-Bednarz, Sebastian Binyamin, Toussaint, Loren L., Konaszewski, Karol, and Surzykiewicz, Janusz
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FORGIVENESS , *CROSS-sectional method , *SATISFACTION , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *HIV infections , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons , *SPIRITUALITY , *QUALITY of life , *SHAME , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *SELF-perception , *WELL-being - Abstract
Research is developing regarding the beneficial association of spirituality with numerous health outcomes in people living with HIV (PLWH); however, little attention has been paid to the association of these variables with forgiveness and acceptance of HIV status. This cross-sectional study used a sample of 648 PLWH from the United States aged 18–61 to test the mediating effects of forgiveness and acceptance of HIV status on the relationship of spirituality and life satisfaction. As expected, self-forgiveness and acceptance straightforwardly and serially explained the links between spirituality and life satisfaction, while forgiveness of others was not a significant mediator for this relationship. The data obtained suggest that spirituality and self-forgiveness are two important targets for future experimental research, and therapeutic interventions on these variables may have a synergistic effect of increasing acceptance and improving well-being in PLWH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Satisfacción Vital y Adolescencia en la Educación Física Española.
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Gómez-Paniagua, Santiago, Galán-Arroyo, Carmen, Castillo-Paredes, Antonio, and Rojo-Ramos, Jorge
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LIFE satisfaction ,SATISFACTION ,WELL-being ,PHYSICAL education ,SOCIAL accounting - Abstract
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20. Inequality as determinant of donation: A theoretical modeling and empirical analysis of Korea.
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Sohn, Sang Hak, Yoon, Jong Mun, and Jeon, Seongmin
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SATISFACTION , *FINANCIAL stress , *CONSUMPTION (Economics) , *WELL-being , *DECISION making - Abstract
Recipient financial need is a crucial factor in donation decisions. This study proposes a novel model for determining financial donations, incorporating consumption levels of both donor and recipient within a societal context. Solving our model's utility maximization problem reveals how consumption, donation, and savings are interlinked. Empirical evidence reinforces these findings, aligning with prior research and showing that larger consumption gaps between donors and recipients lead to increased donations. Our findings point towards an inherent altruistic motivation in donation, where elevating the recipient's well-being ultimately enhances the donor's own utility. This reinforces the notion that consideration of the recipient's financial hardship, as reflected by their consumption patterns, is crucial when making donation decisions. Shifting beyond traditional models, this study introduces a groundbreaking approach to financial donations. Our novel model factors in consumption levels of both the donor and recipient, along with the broader societal context, using utility maximization to unravel the intertwined decisions of consumption, donation, and savings. Real-world data validates our model, confirming known donation factors and revealing a key finding: larger disparities in consumption lead to increased giving, suggesting an altruistic drive where helping others boosts personal satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Psychological Wellbeing and Life Satisfaction among Chinese Older Immigrants in Canada across the Early and Late Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Yang, Lixia, Lee, Andrea D. Y., and Dong, Linying
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IMMIGRANTS ,CROSS-sectional method ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,SATISFACTION ,RESEARCH funding ,INCOME ,T-test (Statistics) ,SEX distribution ,CHI-squared test ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,STATISTICS ,ANALYSIS of variance ,SOCIAL support ,FAMILY support ,COMPARATIVE studies ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,DATA analysis software ,WELL-being ,COVID-19 pandemic ,FRIENDSHIP ,REGRESSION analysis ,EDUCATIONAL attainment - Abstract
Objectives: This study compared the psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction, and perceived social support in Chinese older immigrants living in Canada between the early (i.e., Wave 1: September–November 2020) and late (i.e., Wave 2: January–February 2023) stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it assessed perceived social support from family, friends, or others as predictors for psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction in this population. Methods: These questions were addressed with a cross-sectional survey design with two independent samples at Wave 1 (n = 171) and Wave 2 (n = 191), respectively. Results: The results revealed lower levels of psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction, and perceived social support in Wave 2 compared to Wave 1. The hierarchical regression models identified social support from friends (but not from family or others) as a significant predictor for psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. Additionally, a higher level of income and being a male predicted better psychological wellbeing. A higher level of income and a lower level of education predicted greater life satisfaction. Conclusions: The findings suggest a deterioration in psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction from the early to late stages of the pandemic and highlight the protective effect of social support from friends among Chinese older immigrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Physicians and nurses experiences of providing care to patients within a mobile care unit – a qualitative interview study.
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Teske, Christofer, Mourad, Ghassan, and Milovanovic, Micha
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Introduction: There is a growing need for alternative forms of care to address citizen demands and ensure a competent healthcare workforce across municipalities and regions. One of these forms of care is the use of mobile care units. The aim of the current study was to describe physicians and nurses experiences of providing care to patients within a mobile care unit in Sweden. Method: Data were collected between March 2022 and January 2023 through qualitative interviews with 14 physicians and nurses employed in various mobile care units in different regions in Sweden. These interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content analysis, with the study adhering to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). Results: The analysis resulted in two main categories: "Unlocking the potential of mobile care", and "The challenges of moving hospitals to patients' homes"; and seven subcategories. The respondents viewed mobile care at home as highly advantageous, positively impacting both patients and caregivers. They believed their contributions enhanced patients' well-being, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. They also noted receiving more quality time for each patient, enabling thorough assessments, and promoting a person-centered approach, which resulted in more gratifying mutual relationships. However, they experienced that mobile care also had challenges such as geographical limitations, limited opening hours and logistical complexity, which can lead to less equitable and efficient care. Conclusions: Physicians and nurses in mobile care units emphasized positive outcomes, contributing to patient well-being through a person-centered approach. They highlighted increased quality time, comprehensive assessments, and overall satisfaction, praising the mobile care unit's unique continuity for enhancing safety and fostering meaningful relationships in the patient's home environment. In order for mobile care to develop and become a natural part of healthcare, challenges such as geographical limitations and logistics need to be addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Promoting students’ autonomous motivation for the ongoing curriculum using a ‘Societal Impact Project’ with basic psychological needs characteristics.
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Zhu, Yuanyuan, Dolmans, Diana, Kusurkar, Rashmi A., Köhler, S. Eleonore, Abidi, Latifa, and Savelberg, Hans
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AbstractPurposeMethodsResultsConclusionAutonomous motivation is important for university students, but it remains a challenge to stimulate their autonomous motivation for their curricula. We developed an extracurricular intervention (Societal Impact Project) with basic psychological needs supportive characteristics such as learning with self-defined problems relevant to curriculum and society, collaborative group work, and coaching by a teacher. This study aims at evaluating the intervention in fostering students’ autonomous motivation for their regular curricula.We conducted a quasi-experimental study, using between-group pre- and post-test design. Participants from the intervention and control group completed a survey before and after the intervention, which measured the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs, autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, enjoyment, value, and well-being within their regular curricula. We compared the post-test differences between the two groups while controlling for pre-test scores.Students in the intervention group had greater enjoyment in their regular curricula and perceived their regular curricula to have more value compared to students in the control group. The other variables did not differ significantly between the two groups in the post-test.The intervention is effective for improving students’ enjoyment and perceived value in their regular curricula. The variables with non-significant differences indicate the difficulty to alter students’ basic psychological needs and motivation in their regular curricula, even after participating in a long-term intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. The world is no longer flat.
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Drolshagen, Colleen, Malandrino, Renee, Simmons, Jessica, Skountrianos, George, and Walker, Wil
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SKIN disease prevention ,CONTACT dermatitis ,SATISFACTION ,SKIN care ,SURGICAL stomas ,PATIENT care ,DECISION making in clinical medicine ,OSTOMATES ,MEDICAL equipment ,QUALITY of life ,OSTOMY ,WELL-being ,MEDICAL care costs - Abstract
Evidence supporting clinical decision-making in the specialty of ostomy care regarding prescriptive product use has been sparse. Many clinical decisions in ostomy care have been based on either clinician experience, or from teachings and beliefs that have evolved over many years but are not based in evidence. There is now a rich and varied tapestry of evidence supporting clinicians regarding the use of convexity earlier in the patient's journey, particularly of the more compressible types (soft) convexity products. This article reviews the recent evidence concerning the use of more compressible barriers in ostomy care, a relatively newer addition to the clinician's armamentarium, for managing patients. It provides an analysis of the data that supports using these products, sooner rather than later, in achieving a more secure skin seal, and improving patient outcomes compared with using flat skin barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. A Systematic Review of Death Anxiety and Related Factors Among Nurses.
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Norouzi, Masoumeh, Ghorbani Vajargah, Pooyan, Falakdami, Atefeh, Mollaei, Amirabbas, Takasi, Poorya, Ghazanfari, Mohammad Javad, Miri, Sahar, Javadi-Pashaki, Nazila, Osuji, Joseph, Soltani, Yasaman, Aghaei, Iraj, Moosazadeh, Mahmood, Emami Zeydi, Amir, and Karkhah, Samad
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DEATH & psychology , *ATTITUDES toward death , *PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience , *PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout , *MENTAL health , *SELF-efficacy , *SATISFACTION , *ANXIETY , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *EUTHANASIA , *NURSES' attitudes , *JOB stress , *QUALITY of life , *SOCIAL skills , *ONLINE information services , *PSYCHOLOGY of nurses , *AVOIDANCE (Psychology) , *WELL-being - Abstract
This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence regarding death anxiety (DA) and related factors among nurses. Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Iranmedex, and Scientific Information Database (SID) databases were extensively searched using purpose-related keywords from the earliest to October 5, 2021. A total of 6819 nurses were included in 31 studies. The DA of nurses based on the Templer's Death Anxiety Scale was moderate. Factors such as personal anxiety, frequency and severity of job stress, burnout, dying patient avoidance behavior, euthanasia, sex, mental health status, social desirability, attitude toward the elderly, humor, social maturity, psychological hardiness, quality of life, lack of social activity, self-efficacy, coping with death, and life satisfaction were associated with nurses' DA. Therefore, nursing policymakers can promote nurses' health to improve the quality of nursing care by considering these related factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Learning From People With Dementia What Works Well for Well-Being: Interviews and Focus Groups.
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Kloos, Noortje, Bielderman, Annemiek, and Gerritsen, Debby L
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LIFE , *FOCUS groups , *QUALITATIVE research , *INDEPENDENT living , *CONVERSATION , *SATISFACTION , *OPTIMISM , *RESEARCH funding , *INTERVIEWING , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *EXPERIENCE , *THEMATIC analysis , *RESEARCH methodology , *RESEARCH , *HAPPINESS , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *DEMENTIA patients , *WELL-being , *RELAXATION for health , *OLD age - Abstract
Background and Objectives Previous research has tended to prioritize the condition of dementia when investigating positive lived experiences, while there is no evidence that well-being becomes fundamentally different when living with dementia. The current exploratory qualitative study examined how people living with dementia describe how they realize their well-being, without treating dementia as a central concern, and specifically addressed people who are successful in maintaining their well-being. Research Design and Methods Semistructured face-to-face interviews (n = 16) and 2 focus groups (n = 13) were conducted with community-dwelling older people living with dementia, aged 65–93 years (68% male). Conversations covered contributors to experienced life satisfaction, and life enjoyment, and were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results Two main themes described how people realize well-being. (1) To live a fulfilling life , participants engaged in activities in order to feel useful and relaxed, and they engaged with others, by interacting and sharing with others, and relying on others. (2) To have a positive attitude toward life , participants appreciated the good things in their current life, their lived life, and about their own person, and positively coped with difficulties by accepting them as part of life, not dwelling on the negative, and actively addressing difficulties. Discussion and Implications The results appear to reflect universal ways of realizing well-being, justifying the use of universal models of well-being for people living with dementia. We can learn from people living with dementia that living a fulfilling life and having a positive attitude toward life are key to realizing their well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Purpose in Life: A Resolution on the Definition, Conceptual Model, and Optimal Measurement.
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Kashdan, Todd B., Goodman, Fallon R., McKnight, Patrick E., Brown, Bradley, and Rum, Ruba
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MENTAL health , *SATISFACTION , *PSYCHOLOGY , *SOCIAL context , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *LIFE course approach , *HEALTH behavior , *RESEARCH methodology , *QUALITY of life , *MATHEMATICAL models , *THEORY , *PATHOLOGICAL psychology , *WELL-being - Abstract
Theoretically, purpose serves as a basic dimension of healthy psychological functioning and an important protective factor from psychopathology. Theory alone, however, is insufficient to answer critical questions about human behavior and functioning; we require empirical evidence that explores the parameters of purpose with respect to measurement, prediction, and modification. Here, we provide empirically supported insights about how purpose can operate as a beneficial outcome (e.g., marker of well-being), a predictor or mechanism that accounts for benefits that a person derives (such as from an intervention), or a moderator that offers insight into when benefits arise. Advancing the study of purpose requires careful consideration of how purpose is conceptualized, manipulated, and measured across the lifespan. Our aim is to help scientists understand, specify, and conduct high-quality studies of purpose in life. Public Significance Statement: This article reviews and synthesizes what is known about the nature and benefits of human beings possessing and working toward a purpose in life. We detail the various ways that a purpose can serve a person and the specific ways that psychologists and other mental health professionals can study and target this highly desirable psychological resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Dyadic Ambivalence in Couples Managing Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: Linking Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia to Life Satisfaction.
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Huo, Meng, Gilligan, Megan, Kim, Kyungmin, Richards, Nicole E, Fingerman, Karen L, and Zarit, Steven H
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BEHAVIOR disorders , *EMPATHY , *ALZHEIMER'S disease , *SATISFACTION , *PSYCHOLOGICAL distress , *RESEARCH funding , *SPOUSES , *PATH analysis (Statistics) , *EMOTIONS , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *DEMENTIA , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *CAREGIVER attitudes , *WELL-being - Abstract
Objectives Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can elicit considerable distress but there are also positive moments. A growing body of work has examined caregivers' ambivalence in the care relationship and linked it to negative caregiver outcomes such as depression, but dyadic assessments of both parties' perspectives are missing. We examined ambivalence in both people with AD and their spousal caregivers, seeking to identify the correlates and well-being outcomes of such ambivalence in this unique context. Methods Participants included 72 couples managing early-stage AD. People with AD and spousal caregivers independently self-reported positive and negative relationship qualities (used to indirectly calculate their ambivalence) and life satisfaction. Caregivers reported both partners' demographic characteristics and their spouses' behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), focusing on memory-related behaviors and psychological symptoms. Results Path analyses revealed that the number and frequency of psychological symptoms in people with AD were positively associated with their own and caregivers' ambivalence. Caregivers' distress ratings of memory-related behaviors and psychological symptoms were positively associated with their ambivalence. Greater ambivalence was associated with lower life satisfaction in both spouses. BPSD directly affected both spouses' life satisfaction but there were also indirect effects via ambivalence. Discussion This study utilizes a dyadic approach to assess ambivalence in dementia care. Findings reveal the conflicting emotions that couples experience as they cope with early-stage AD, identify sources of such ambivalence, and shed light on the development of dyadic interventions that can promote positive outcomes in both partners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Climate migration and well-being: a study on ex-pastoralists in northern Kenya.
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van Duijne, Robbin Jan, Ogara, Dinah, Keeton, Rachel, and Reckien, Diana
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ENVIRONMENTAL refugees , *CLIMATE change adaptation , *WELL-being , *SATISFACTION , *SUBJECTIVE well-being (Psychology) - Abstract
As the impacts of climate change intensify globally, scholars and policymakers are increasingly interested in determining the factors that lead to the success or failure of climate adaptation strategies. This paper investigates the well-being outcomes of ex-pastoralists in northern Kenya who have migrated to towns in response to severe droughts. Focusing on Marsabit Town, the study employs a comparative design with primary survey data to analyze the well-being outcomes resulting from migration as an adaptation strategy. We contrast two heterogeneous groups of former pastoralists: a "settled group" that was already residing in Marsabit Town before ending their pastoral activities and a "migrant group" that relocated to Marsabit Town at the time of abandoning pastoralism. Our analysis reveals significant differences in well-being outcomes between these groups, with the migrant group often experiencing deterioration in their well-being levels. Key predictors of poorer well-being outcomes include the loss of all livestock, informal housing, and failure to transition into agricultural work, which often results in dependence on casual labor. Additionally, many migrants continue to experience poor subjective well-being—referring to their personal satisfaction with the quality of life—years after their livelihood transition. These insights offer a nuanced understanding of the well-being outcomes of migration-as-adaptation among heterogeneous groups of ex-pastoralists and underscore the need for customized livelihood support strategies for the most at-risk populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Cross-National Social and Environmental Influences on Life Satisfaction.
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Suchyta, Mark, Dietz, Thomas, and Frank, Kenneth A
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Scholars and policymakers are increasingly interested in subjective well-being as a development indicator. However, sociological research on this topic is quite limited, as is research that considers the effects of the biophysical environment on subjective well-being. In this study, we address these gaps in the literature by examining social and environmental influences on life satisfaction, a core component of subjective well-being. We employed multi-level regression analysis using data from over 97,000 individuals living across ninety-six countries. The results demonstrated significant effects of several individual-level variables on life satisfaction, in particular respondents' satisfaction with their local air and water quality and the efforts being made to preserve the environment in their country, as well as numerous social variables, such as income, gender, and employment status. Among the country-level variables, national gross domestic product per capita was positively associated with higher individual life satisfaction. Income inequality had a negative effect on life satisfaction, while wealth inequality, on the other hand, had a positive effect, a surprising finding we contemplate in some detail. The carbon intensity of a nation's economy as well as the proportion of a nation's land in protected areas only influenced life satisfaction when not controlling for the other variables. We conclude by discussing the implications of this research for sustainable development, including the promise of life satisfaction and other measures of subjective well-being as sustainable development indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Factors Associated With Working Caregivers' Well-Being: Comparisons Between Black and White Working Caregivers in the United States.
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Templeman, Maureen E., Lee, Soomi, and Haley, William E.
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AFRICAN Americans , *SATISFACTION , *WORK environment , *WORK-life balance , *WHITE people , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PSYCHOLOGY & religion , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *BURDEN of care , *CAREGIVERS , *SPIRITUALITY , *SOCIAL support , *COMPARATIVE studies , *FAMILY support , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *WELL-being , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
This study investigated stressors and strains, resources, and well-being among Black working caregivers (BWC) and White working caregivers (WWC) who participated in the Midlife in the United States study (Black: n = 49, White: n = 250). Comparisons were made between BWC and WWC for primary caregiving stressors, secondary strains, resources, and well-being, and hierarchical regression models tested associations among these factors. BWC reported less negative work-to-family spillover, more perceived control and religious/spiritual coping, and higher positive affect than WWC, complementing existing evidence of greater resilience among BWC. Secondary strains stemming from the workplace had stronger associations with well-being than primary caregiving stressors, confirming that the workplace deserves greater attention in stress research and interventions for working caregivers. Finally, perceived control, optimism, and family support were important resources for well-being for both BWC and WWC, substantiating their valuable role in interventions for working caregivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Adaptation and Feasibility of the Mandarin Version of PEERS® for Autistic Adolescents.
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Lao, Uchong, Li, Yan, Bai, Wuxia, Wang, Yu, Li, Yongmei, Xie, Yixiang, Huang, Xiaoqian, Zhu, Huilin, and Zou, Xiaobing
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INTELLECT , *COMMUNICATIVE competence , *SELF-esteem testing , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *MENTALIZATION , *RESEARCH funding , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *DATA analysis , *SATISFACTION , *REHABILITATION of autistic people , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *CLINICAL trials , *PILOT projects , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CLASSIFICATION of mental disorders , *LONELINESS , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *RESEARCH methodology , *STATISTICS , *SOCIAL support , *INTELLIGENCE tests , *PSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *DATA analysis software , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers , *SOCIAL skills education , *WELL-being , *SELF-perception , *CHILD behavior , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Purpose: The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a group-based social skills training program for adolescents on the autism spectrum. Although the program has been shown to be effective in improving social skills in autistic adolescents, evidence of its effectiveness from the Mandarin-speaking Chinese population is sparse. The present study used a non-randomized, pre- and post-intervention research design to investigate the feasibility and cultural validity of the program, as well as examine the moderators of intervention outcomes. Methods: Thirty-three autistic adolescents with intelligence quotient above 70 (Mage = 13.57, SDage = 1.43; Male: Female 25:8) and their parents received 14 concurrent 90-minute sessions. Adolescents' autistic traits, challenging behaviors, emotional functioning, socio-cognitive process, social environment factors (school support), and caregivers' well-being were evaluated. Results: The findings suggest that with minor adjustments, the Mandarin version of PEERS® was generally acceptable and feasible for autistic adolescents and their parents. PEERS® may improve the social skills knowledge, reciprocal communication abilities, and emotional well-being of autistic adolescents. Also, participants with a higher level of school support, and parents with lower perceived subjective well-being at baseline may gain more benefits from PEERS®. The cultural adaptation and acceptability of the Mandarin Version of PEERS® were discussed. Conclusion: This feasibility study (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2200061417, 2022-06-23, retrospectively registered) provides a basis for further randomized control trials of the Mandarin version of PEERS®. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Time Perception Scale: Measurement invariance between the United States and Japan.
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Yakin, Syamil and Niiya, Yu
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The Time Perception Scale (Niiya, 2019, Journal of Happiness Studies) measures people's perception of time as zero‐sum (i.e., the perception that they are taking time away from others, that they are offering time to others, or that others are taking away time from them) and nonzero‐sum (i.e., the perception that time spent on others is time spent on themselves). This scale was validated in Japan, but whether people from a non‐Asian culture also perceive time as nonzero‐sum remained unknown. We tested the measurement invariance of the Time Perception Scale with 189 Americans and 240 Japanese and examined its correlations with psychological well‐being and cultural self‐construals. We confirmed the configural, metric, and partial scalar invariance of the scale and also found that zero‐sum and nonzero‐sum time perceptions were differently associated with basic needs satisfaction, life satisfaction, and interdependent self‐construal in both cultures. Nonzero‐sum time perception may provide a new possibility where a concept derived from East Asian philosophy can contribute to our psychological well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. The effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in hematologic cancer patients aged 65 and older in Turkey: mediating role of hope.
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Bahcecioglu Turan, Gülcan, Özer, Zülfünaz, and YanmıŞ, Safiye
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Background: The mediating role of hope in the effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in elderly haematologic cancer patients in Turkey was investigated in the present study. Methods: The study was conducted in a descriptive, cross‐sectional and correlational design. The study was conducted with 150 patients aged 65 and older who were diagnosed with haematologic cancer and who were referred to a university hospital haematology clinic and outpatient clinic. Research data were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS), Spiritual Well‐being Scale (FACIT‐Sp‐12) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results: FACIT‐Sp‐12 score was 37.25 ± 7.29; DHS score was 40.42 ± 8.29, SWLS score was 16.24 ± 8.79. FACIT‐Sp‐12 (β = 0.668) and DHS (β = 0.226) were found to affect SWLS positively. In terms of the effect of FACIT‐Sp‐12 on SWLS, DHS has a mediating role and makes the positive effect of FACIT‐Sp‐12 on SWLS stronger (β = 0.771). Conclusions: Spiritual wellbeing levels of the participants in our study were found to be high, while their levels of satisfaction with life and hope were found to be moderate. It was also concluded that spiritual wellbeing had a direct effect on satisfaction with life and an indirect effect through the mediating role of hope. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Examining the training design and training transfer of a boundary management training: A randomized controlled intervention study.
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Reinke, Kathrin and Ohly, Sandra
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In our mobile working world, boundaries between work and non‐work domains are more and more blurred, which can impair professionals' recovery and well‐being. Consequently, managing work–non‐work boundaries represents an important challenge for professionals. Research suggests that boundary work tactics conveyed in boundary management interventions may promote recovery and well‐being. However, the efficacy of boundary work tactics is largely unknown, as well as theoretical mechanisms that may explain the effectiveness of boundary management interventions in regard of both training design and training transfer. Building on the social cognitive theory of self‐regulation, we develop a web‐based boundary management training. Based on the integrated training transfer and effectiveness model, we evaluate its effects on the three levels of training effectiveness: (1) perceived learning, (2) cognitions and behaviours, with boundary control and boundary creation as indicators, and (3) recovery and well‐being. Results of our randomized controlled intervention study show several expected changes in boundary creation, suggesting that drawing on the social cognitive theory of self‐regulation for training design can result in effective behaviour change. Intervention effects on recovery and well‐being are more ambiguous, hinting at the power but likewise potential limitations of boundary creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Dispositional greed and life satisfaction: the role of social comparison for well-being.
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de Lira, Maria Das Neves Severo, Loureto, Gleidson Diego Lopes, Alexandrino, Karina Estefâni, Freires, Leogildo Alves, da Costa, Julio Cezar Albuquerque, and Vione, Katia C.
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There is a lack of studies addressing the psychological mechanisms underlying the association between individual differences in greed and well-being. This study tested the relationship between dispositional greed, and satisfaction with life, as well as the moderating effect of social comparison orientation on this association (N = 373). As expected for hypothesis 1, we found that greed correlated negatively with satisfaction with life, and positively with social comparison orientation, even after controlling for individuals' mental health index (anxiety and depression), supporting the hypothesis 2. Further, the moderating effect of social comparison strengthened the relationship between high levels of dispositional greed and dissatisfaction with life, failing to support hypothesis 3. As such, individuals high on dispositional greed were less satisfied with life if they also showed lower (vs. medium level) levels of social comparison orientation. These findings add to the psychological literature on greed by showing that social comparison is not only positively related to it but can also be a vital mechanism for boosting psychological well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Evaluation of the Scales for Social Comparison of Appearance and Social Comparison of Well-Being.
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Morina, Nexhmedin, Meyer, Thomas, McCarthy, Peter A., Hoppen, Thole H., and Schlechter, Pascal
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SOCIAL classes , *CONFIRMATORY factor analysis , *WELL-being , *SATISFACTION , *RUMINATION (Cognition) , *SOCIAL comparison - Abstract
People constantly compare their appearance and well-being to that of other individuals. However, a measure of social comparison of well-being is lacking and existing appearance-related social comparison assessment is limited to comparison tendency using predefined social situations. This limits our understanding of the role of social comparison in appearance and well-being. Therefore, we developed the Scale for Social Comparison of Appearance (SSC-A) and the Scale for Social Comparison of Well-Being (SSC-W) to assess upward and downward social comparisons with regard to (a) frequency, (b) perceived discrepancy to the standard, and (c) engendered affective impact during the last 3 weeks. In one longitudinal and three cross-sectional studies (Ns = 500–1,121), we administered the SSC-A or SSC-W alongside measures of appearance social comparison, body satisfaction, self-concept, social rank, well-being, envy, rumination, depression, and anxiety. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the expected two-factor model representing upward and downward social comparison for both scales. Overall, upward comparison displayed the anticipated associations with the measured constructs, whereas downward comparison showed mostly small or nonsignificant correlations with the validators. The SSC-A and SSC-W are efficient measures of social comparison for appearance and well-being with good evidence for their reliability and validity in our samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Daily Emotional Experiences in Persons with Parkinson Disease: Relations to Subjective Cognitive Complaints and Quality of Life.
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Hebert, Karen R. and Feldhacker, Mackenzie
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BRAIN physiology , *FAMILIES & psychology , *CROSS-sectional method , *SELF-evaluation , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *SPEECH , *MENTAL health , *SATISFACTION , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *PARKINSON'S disease , *EMOTIONS , *ANXIETY , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *OCCUPATIONAL therapy , *FRUSTRATION , *QUALITY of life , *COGNITION disorders , *PARTICIPATION , *COMMUNICATION , *ANALYSIS of variance , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *DEMENTIA , *DATA analysis software , *COMPARATIVE studies , *ACTIVITIES of daily living , *COGNITION , *MENTAL depression , *APATHY , *WELL-being - Abstract
This study aims to explore positive and negative emotional experiences during the performance of daily occupations in Persons with Parkinson Disease (PwPD). This cross-sectional study included 32 PwPD and 14 healthy older adults. Participants completed three questionnaires that measured emotional experiences during daily occupations, subjective cognitive complaints, and quality of life. PwPD experienced higher rates of negative affect during all occupations. Lower rates of positive affect were found only during personal care tasks. Additionally, experiences of daily negative affect were positively associated with subjective cognitive complaints and negatively associated with quality of life. Different rates of positive and negative affect are experienced by PwPD during daily occupations. The experience of daily emotions has implications for understanding emotional processing in neurological populations. Occupational therapy practitioners should consider the role of emotions when providing occupation-based interventions for PwPD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Does mindfulness matter in the development of character strengths? A RCT study comparing mindfulness-based strengths practice and character strengths-based intervention.
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Zhu, Qinyue, Wang, Qing, and Yang, Shuo
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HEALTH literacy , *MENTAL health , *RESEARCH funding , *SATISFACTION , *MINDFULNESS , *POSITIVE psychology , *STATISTICAL sampling , *HEALTH , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *CHARACTER , *CONTROL groups , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *WELL-being - Abstract
Character strengths-based interventions (CSBI) take various forms and integrate different ingredients into interventions. This study investigated the role of mindfulness in strengths development, directly comparing the effects of mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) and a form of CSBI without mindfulness. Ninety-five participants were randomly assigned to MBSP, CSBI, and blank control groups. Participants' mindfulness, character strengths, strengths knowledge, strengths use, psychological well-being (PWB), and subjective well-being (SWB) were assessed before and after the intervention, and one month later. The results showed that MBSP and CSBI were equally effective in enhancing character strengths, strengths knowledge, and strengths use. MBSP was more effective in promoting mindfulness, PWB, and overall character strengths, while CSBI was more effective in enhancing participants' SWB. The development of strengths knowledge and strengths use served as serial mediators of the increase in character strengths, and the development of mindfulness served as the mediator of the increase in PWB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Study demands and resources affect academic well‐being and life satisfaction of undergraduate medical students in the Netherlands.
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Scheepers, Renée A., Hilverda, Femke, and Vollmann, Manja
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CROSS-sectional method , *MEDICAL education , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *UNDERGRADUATES , *SURVEYS , *ACADEMIC achievement , *WELL-being - Abstract
Introduction: Medical students report poor academic well‐being in a context of high study demands. Study Demands–Resources theories have outlined mediating processes involving high study demands and low resources to mitigate academic well‐being, which is subsequently associated with diminished overall well‐being (i.e. life satisfaction). Furthermore, academic well‐being and life satisfaction are also affected by interactions between study demands and resources (referred to as moderating processes). However, these mediating and moderating processes clarifying medical students' well‐being still need to be investigated. Therefore, this study investigated the mediating role of academic well‐being in the associations of study demands and resources with life satisfaction and the moderating role of study demands and resources in relation to academic well‐being and life satisfaction among undergraduate medical students. Methods: In this cross‐sectional survey study, 372 undergraduates from Dutch medical schools participated. The survey included the Study Demands–Resources Scale (workload, growth opportunities and peer support) as well as questionnaires on academic well‐being (Utrecht Burnout Scale for students and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale‐Student Form) and overall well‐being (single item on life satisfaction). Based on Study Demands–Resources theories, (moderated) mediation analyses were performed. Results: Mediating processes were found as growth opportunities were indirectly associated with higher life satisfaction through lower academic burnout and higher academic engagement. Furthermore, workload was indirectly associated with lower life satisfaction through higher academic burnout. This association was moderated as it became weaker with more perceived peer support. Discussion: A high workload and limited growth opportunities are associated with suboptimal academic well‐being and life satisfaction. Perceiving support from peer students slightly buffers the unfavourable effect of workload on academic burnout and subsequently life satisfaction. To promote academic well‐being and life satisfaction in medical students, universities can consider to reduce the workload, to create a supportive learning environment and to offer development opportunities. Growth opportunities are shown to boost life satisfaction via better academic well‐being, while heavy workload lowers it. Peer support can mitigate negative effects, raising numerous implications for student well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Offering of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Program (The Lift Project) to its Members – Caring for the Carers.
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Morton, Darren P, Renfrew, Melanie, and Matthews, Simon
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LIFESTYLES ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,PSYCHOTHERAPY ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,MENTAL health ,SELF-management (Psychology) ,SATISFACTION ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,POSITIVE psychology ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,MEDICAL societies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CHI-squared test ,LONGITUDINAL method ,THEMATIC analysis ,MEDICAL schools ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,ONLINE education ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH methodology ,VIDEOCONFERENCING ,DATA analysis software ,SOCIAL support ,COVID-19 pandemic ,WELL-being ,INDUSTRIAL hygiene - Abstract
In the wake of COVID-19, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine offered its members an online 10-week multicomponent mental health and wellbeing program (The Lift Project), and extended the invitation to members from sister organizations associated with the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance. A total of 1785 members registered for the program, representing 39 countries. The website hosting the program recorded 9815 total visits over the 10 weeks. In a post-program questionnaire completed by 145 participants, 91% agreed or strongly agreed that the program supported their mental wellbeing, and participants reported their wellbeing as higher after the program as compared to its commencement (X
2 = 80.8, P <.01). Ninety-four percent of respondents indicated they would recommend the program to a friend. Thematic analysis of open-ended responses included in the post-program evaluation indicated that the participants liked: the structure of the program and content covered; the style of the video presentations; and the practical application of the program. Some participants indicated they would have liked more time to engage with the program and would have enjoyed the provision of group meetings. In conclusion, healthcare organizations can support their members' mental health and wellbeing by offering large-scale, evidence-based interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. Experiences of Nursing Students Regarding Challenges and Support for Resilience during Clinical Education: A Qualitative Study.
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Aryuwat, Pimwalunn, Holmgren, Jessica, Asp, Margareta, Radabutr, Matanee, and Lövenmark, Annica
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PSYCHOLOGY of college students ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,EMPATHY ,CURRICULUM ,SCHOOL environment ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,MEDICAL quality control ,SATISFACTION ,INTERVIEWING ,HEALTH occupations students ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,EMOTIONS ,MENTORING ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EXPERIENCE ,STUDENTS ,THEMATIC analysis ,CLINICAL competence ,RESEARCH methodology ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,BACCALAUREATE nursing education ,STUDENT attitudes ,CLINICAL education ,SOCIAL support ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,NURSING students ,EMPLOYEES' workload ,WELL-being ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability - Abstract
Nursing students require resilience to navigate the complexities of clinical practice. This characteristic is essential for managing demanding workloads, unpredictable patient situations, and emotional stressors while maintaining performance and well-being. Fostering resilience helps students develop the capacity to adapt to adversity, overcome setbacks, and remain committed to providing high-quality patient care. This qualitative study explores the challenges and supports influencing nursing students' resilience during clinical education. Interviews with 28 Thai nursing students revealed two key themes: the "experience of vulnerability" and the "experience of meaningfulness". The sub-themes of vulnerability included "navigating uncertainty", "transcending professional struggles", and "being exposed to diverse encounters". The sub-themes of meaningfulness focused on restoring strength through social interactions and engaging in positive transformation. This study highlights the need for comprehensive support systems that address personal and professional vulnerabilities. Integrating caring theory principles could further enhance resilience by emphasizing compassionate care and fostering student empathy. This suggests that instructors and stakeholders can significantly impact student well-being by creating supportive environments built on collaboration, empathy, and mentorship, all of which are aligned with caring theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. 간호대학생의 디지털 헬스케어 애플리케이션(DiGA)의 이용 경험.
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영은, 장 and 미, 양 화
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MOBILE apps ,EMOTION regulation ,DIGITAL technology ,SATISFACTION ,EXERCISE ,QUALITATIVE research ,DIGITAL health ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,GOAL (Psychology) ,CONFIDENCE ,EXPERIENCE ,STUDENTS ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,SLEEP ,SOCIAL skills ,COLLEGE students ,STUDENT attitudes ,SOCIAL support ,NURSING students ,WELL-being - Abstract
Purpose: This study examined nursing students' experiences of using digital healthcare applications in terms of the source and demand of socio-psychological needs, expectations, exposures, use satisfaction, and derivative effects based on the components of use satisfaction theory. Methods: This study was conducted using focus group interviews, and data were collected from 12 nursing students enrolled in two universities located in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from April 1 to May 31, 2023. Results: The nursing students mainly used digital healthcare applications to address needs such as sleep, exercise, goal setting, social support, and motivation, which included the need for physical well-being, growth and development, emotional stability, and social needs. Participants met various needs such as achieving goals, feeling of achievement, enhancing self-confidence, and acquiring helpful information through digital healthcare applications. The satisfaction gained in setting and achieving goals was the driving force for motivation. Conclusion: Nursing students value intuitive interfaces, personalized features, and appropriate notifications. Step-by-step rewards and reasonable pricing are also vital for using digital healthcare apps. These findings should be incorporated into developing programs to improve nursing students' health management and digital healthcare skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Traditional Cuisines Part 3: Appetite, Aroma and Flavour.
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Rhind, Jennifer
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KIDNEY stone prevention ,SATISFACTION ,MENTAL health ,HERBS ,EPIGENOMICS ,BRAIN ,TASTE ,APPETITE ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,NEURODEGENERATION ,GASTROINTESTINAL system ,OXALIC acid ,AROMATHERAPY ,DNA methylation ,SMELL ,FRUCTOSE ,FOOD preferences ,SPICES ,WELL-being ,NUTRITION ,DIET - Abstract
The article explores the perception of aroma and flavor and their relationship with food preferences, appetite and satiety, and emotional well-being. Topics discussed include phytonutrition, phytoaromatherapy, epigenetics, mental health phytonutrition, gut-brain axis, role of gastrointestinal mechanisms in appetite, relationship of retronasal olfaction, satiation and food consumption, role of neurogastronomy and gastrophysics in facilitating awareness of flavor creation, and elements of flavor.
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45. Satisfaction of basic needs mediates relationships between incremental mindsets and well-being.
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Cypryańska, Marzena and Nezlek, John B.
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Research on the extent to which people believe that people can change (incremental beliefs) suggests that incrementalist beliefs are positively related to well-being, whereas entity beliefs (people cannot change) are not. One explanation for this relationship is that incremental beliefs are associated with a mastery orientation, whereas entity beliefs are not. If this is the case, then autonomous and competence motives should mediate relationships between incrementalism and well-being because these motives reflect different aspects of mastery. The present study examined the possibility that autonomous and competence motives mediate relationships between self-theories and well-being. Participants were adult community members (n = 428) who completed the Life Engagement Test (eudaimonic well-being), the Satisfaction with life Scale (hedonic well-being), the Mental Health Continuum Scale (eudaimonic, subjective, and psychological well-being), the Basic Needs Satisfaction scale (autonomy, competence, relatedness), and a measure of implicit theories of the self (incremental and entity beliefs). Regression analyses found that incremental beliefs were significantly related (positively) to all three measures of well-being, whereas entity beliefs were not significantly related to well-being. Regression analyses also found that incremental beliefs were positively related to satisfaction of autonomy and competence needs but were not related to satisfaction of relatedness needs. Entity beliefs were not related to the satisfaction of any of the three basic needs. A series of mediational analyses found that competence and autonomy motives mediated relationships between incremental beliefs and all three measures of well-being. In all but one case, satisfaction with life, the direct effects of incremental beliefs on well-being were rendered non-significant when satisfaction of autonomy and competence needs were included as mediators. The present results confirm and extend to the general domain the supposition that a mastery orientation is responsible for relationships between well-being and incremental theories of the self. They also conform the importance of the tenants of Self-Determination Theory in understanding self-theories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Innovations in nurse education: creating the multisensory learning approach of The WISE Room.
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Bruce, Tor Alexander, Flynn, Deborah, Simpson, Dominic, Peat, Alastair, and Hill, Barry
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SCHOOL environment , *DIGITAL technology , *FEAR , *DIFFUSION of innovations , *SENSORY stimulation , *HOSPITAL building design & construction , *QUALITATIVE research , *MENTAL health , *COMPUTER-aided design , *SATISFACTION , *INTERNSHIP programs , *MINDFULNESS , *NURSING education , *EMOTIONS , *REFLECTION (Philosophy) , *EXPERIENCE , *STUDENTS , *VIRTUAL reality , *THEMATIC analysis , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *VISUALIZATION , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDITATION , *DISTRACTION , *LEARNING strategies , *STAKEHOLDER analysis , *DATA analysis software , *COUNSELING , *STUDENT attitudes , *SOCIAL support , *COMPUTER assisted instruction , *NURSING students , *EXPERIENTIAL learning , *WELL-being , *RELAXATION techniques , *ACCESS to information , *USER interfaces - Abstract
Background: Nursing students often face anxiety and cognitive overload, leading to high attrition rates; meanwhile, traditional pastoral interventions have proved insufficient. A novel, digitally enhanced learning environment named The Wellbeing in Student Education (WISE) Room, was introduced as an alternative at a UK university. Aims: This study investigated the impact of The WISE Room, a 4m × 4m digital platform containing touch-interactive walls, co-created with students and academic staff, designed to promote insight through immersive experiences beyond traditional learning settings. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, collecting data from nursing students, healthcare staff and academic faculty. Data were collected at three stages, each corresponding with the iterative development of The WISE Room, including an evaluation of the intervention. Results: Feedback from 240 participants was positive. In Phase 2 of the study, 93% of the 79 students and 21 staff who visited the room and completed a survey were satisfied with the room's suitability in three key areas: emotional wellbeing, academic readiness, and placement preparedness. Conclusion: The WISE Room has proved effective in supporting nursing students' wellbeing, and educational and placement preparation requirements. Its multisensory, digital and experiential nature is beneficial for students throughout their learner journey. Additional trials and content development will be required to enhance the learning and teaching experience further. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Surveying Psychological Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World: The Role of Family and Social Support for LGBTQ+ and Cisgender Heterosexual Adults in the UK.
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Stokes, Katie, Houghton, Marie, Gato, Jorge, and Tasker, Fiona
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SATISFACTION ,RESEARCH funding ,T-test (Statistics) ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ+ people ,FAMILY roles ,MINORITY stress ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ANXIETY ,CISGENDER people ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,SOCIAL support ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,COVID-19 pandemic ,WELL-being ,MENTAL depression ,REGRESSION analysis - Abstract
Studies have emphasized the importance of social support in mitigating the relationship between psychological distress and mental health effects, with family of origin and family of formation providing key sources of social support over the life course. However, LGBTQ+ people may experience family of origin relationships as a source of distress, while partners and friends may buffer the relationship between minority stress and psychological wellbeing. Through our online survey (March–June 2022), which was conducted when the social restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted in the UK, we considered the association between psychological wellbeing and sources of social support by sampling n = 1330 LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual adults. LGBTQ+ adults generally experienced poorer psychological wellbeing outcomes than did cisgender heterosexual people. For LGBTQ+ adults, social support from family of origin, a special person, or friends was not associated with depression, anxiety, or stress levels, but social support from family or a special person was positively associated with higher levels of life satisfaction. Our findings indicate the importance of considering negative as well as positive wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) Program for Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDS): A Pilot Study.
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Masanda, Argel B.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY ,REPEATED measures design ,LIFE ,RESEARCH funding ,SATISFACTION ,T-test (Statistics) ,POSITIVE psychology ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,SUBSTANCE abuse treatment ,PILOT projects ,STATISTICAL sampling ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,HEALTH ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CONFIDENCE ,BEHAVIOR ,ETHICS ,CHARACTER ,REHABILITATION centers ,PRE-tests & post-tests ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,AFFECT (Psychology) ,DRUG abusers ,WELL-being ,PSYCHOSOCIAL functioning ,COGNITION ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Building on the premises of Positive Psychology, this undertaking conducted a pilot study of the designed 14-session Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) program established based on the character strengths and virtues (CSV) of persons who use drugs (PWUDs) to assess its usefulness, delivery details, and impacts. Conducted in one of the biggest Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines, 24 PWUDs were randomly selected by the program staff to participate in its pilot run while securing all necessary ethical guidelines and requirements. Via within-subjects pretest-posttest experimental design, the especially adapted and developed tools were used to assess the PWUDs' progress as they were facilitated by the said program. Results yielded significant improvements in the PWUDs' mental wellbeing (M = 1.29, SD = 0.35; t (21) = 9.30, P <.00001), life satisfaction (M = 1.82, SD = 0.24; t (21) = 9.89, P <.00001), and psychological functioning (M = 1.65, SD = 0.19; t (21) = 8.58, P <.00001). Moreover, the PWUDs regarded the designed PPI program very highly and experienced it with positive outcomes, especially for their CSVs. Further improvement of the said program centers around proper time allotment, number of participants in the program sessions, appropriate activities per session, including specific ice breaker games, activity materials needed, and the proper sequencing of each session. These data are used to improve the PPI program structures and components. Pertinent conclusions about the gathered data were drawn, and relevant recommendations were also thereby provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Not all 'impostors' are created equal: A dimensional, person-centered, and theory-based analysis of medical students.
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Neufeld, Adam, Babenko, Oksana, and Malin, Greg
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SCHOOL environment , *SATISFACTION , *PHILOSOPHY of education , *MEDICAL education , *CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) , *RESEARCH funding , *MEDICAL students , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *STUDENTS , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *RESEARCH , *FACTOR analysis , *SOCIAL support , *SELF-perception , *WELL-being - Abstract
Research on the impostor phenomenon (IP) is rapidly growing in medical education due to its relationship with distress and burnout. How IP is theoretically conceptualized and analyzed has been inconsistent, however, which limits our understanding of results and how to act on them. We hypothesized that a person-centered analysis, in combination with a robust theoretical framework, would provide a more specific 'profile' of medical student IP and help to optimize supports for their well-being. We used exploratory factor analysis to assess the factor structure of the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) in medical students, followed by cluster analysis to identify distinct 'impostor' profiles, based on the identified factors. We then used self-determination theory's (SDT) framework of motivation to explore how students in each profile differed in their general causality orientation, autonomous motivation towards going to medical school, and psychological need satisfaction in the medical program – factors that SDT identifies as predictors of engagement, performance, and well-being. Factor analysis yielded three main IP factors – feeling like a fake, attributing success to luck, and discounting achievement – in line with Clance's original definition of IP. The cluster analysis then identified four distinct IP profiles based on individual differences in these factors, each varying in aspects of their self-determination. This study sheds light on the ways that medical students may experience IP, further reinforcing the notion that not all 'impostors' are created equal. Findings support the three-factor structure of the CIPS among medical students, and that most students will fall into one of four IP profiles. These profiles and their implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Longitudinal Trajectories of Social Mobility Beliefs among Chinese Adolescents: The Protective Roles of Parental Academic Involvement and Adolescent Future Orientation.
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Xiang, Shiyuan, Zhao, Shan, Xiao, Jiale, Wang, Yaqiong, Li, Yuanyuan, Liu, Zelin, and Lin, Danhua
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ADOLESCENT development , *SATISFACTION , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL mobility , *PARENT attitudes , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *POPULATION geography , *LONGITUDINAL method , *TEENAGERS' conduct of life , *ACADEMIC achievement , *RURAL population , *VOCATIONAL guidance , *WELL-being , *MENTAL depression - Abstract
Social mobility beliefs play a significant role in shaping adolescents' adaptive developmental outcomes, including well-being and academic functioning. Nevertheless, existing research may not cast light on the distinct trajectories and potential protective factors of social mobility beliefs. The present study aims to identify heterogeneity in trajectory patterns of social mobility beliefs among Chinese adolescents (Mage = 12.45, SDage = 2.60; 55.1% boys; 40.0% rural adolescents) in a four-wave (i.e., fall 2017, fall 2018, spring 2019, and fall 2019) longitudinal design, and examines the protective roles of parental academic involvement and adolescent future orientation. Three distinct trajectories of social mobility beliefs were identified: high-increasing (35.1%; a positive trajectory with the best developmental outcomes, including the lowest problem behaviors and depression symptoms, and the highest life satisfaction and academic competence), moderate-stable (49.8%), and low-decreasing (15.1%; a negative trajectory with the worst developmental outcomes, including the highest problem behaviors and depression symptoms, and the lowest life satisfaction and academic competence). Apart from the main effects of parental academic involvement and future orientation, a significant interaction effect of these two protective factors and adolescent group was detected, and only rural adolescents who reported both high levels of parental academic involvement and future orientation have a greater chance of being placed in the high-increasing trajectory than the low-decreasing trajectory. These findings highlight the significance of clarifying individual differences in the dynamic process of social mobility beliefs during adolescence, and elucidate rural-urban disparities in the influences of protective factors on social mobility beliefs trajectories, and inform individualized intervention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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