scholarly journals Interpreting physical sensations to guide health-related behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Fazekas ◽  
Dennis Linder ◽  
Franziska Matzer ◽  
Josef Jenewein ◽  
Barbara Hanfstingl
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Functional Link ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Biopsychosocial Perspective

SummaryFrom a biopsychosocial perspective, maintaining health requires sufficient autoregulatory and self-regulatory capacity to both regulate somatic physiology and manage human-environment interactions. Increasing evidence from neuroscientific and psychological research suggests a functional link between so called interoceptive awareness and self-regulatory behavior. Self-regulation can, again, influence autoregulatory patterns as it is known from biofeedback training or meditation practices. In this review, we propose the psychosomatic competence model that provides a novel framework for the interrelation between interoceptive and self-regulatiory skills and health behavior. The term psychosomatic competence refers to a set of mind- and body-related abilities which foster an adequate interpretation of interoceptive signals to drive health-related behavior and physical well-being. Current related empirical findings and future directions of research on interoception and self-regulation are discussed.

It’s not just action but also about reflection: Taking stock of agency research to develop a future research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 376-401
Author(s):  
Giles Hirst ◽  
Gillian Yeo ◽  
Nicole Celestine ◽  
Shen-Yang (Sonya) Lin ◽  
Alex Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Multidisciplinary Perspective

Agency is the human capability to exert influence over one’s actions and environment, such as through forethought, self-regulation and self-reflection. We focus on six prominent agency constructs, including goal orientation, regulatory focus, proactivity, fear of failure, core self-evaluations and psychological capital, and review what we have learned from each construct. By adopting an overarching multidisciplinary perspective, we identify key research agendas for the six prominent constructs: (1) incorporating self-reflection into research on agentic disposition; (2) how agency dispositions equip employees for workplaces of the futures, yet also how such behaviours may challenge societal and corporate mechanisms of control; and (3) well-being and health-related consequences of agency. In addition, we highlight the importance of understanding the interface between agency scholarship and developments in technology, medicine and sociology. JEL Classification: M10, M14

The Biofeedback Odyssey: From Neal Miller to Current and Future Models of Regulation

Biofeedback ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nava Levit Binnun ◽  
Yulia Golland ◽  
Michael Davidovitch ◽  
Arnon Rolnick
Keyword(s):  
Operant Conditioning ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Interpersonal Interactions ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Large Repertoire ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Neal Miller's research on animals and humans launched the field of self-regulation, enabling individuals to take a more active role in their health and well-being. However, his inquiry into whether autonomic operant conditioning occurs remains open to debate. This article contends that present-day biofeedback therapists continue to be confronted by this dilemma. In addition, the authors suggest other models of biofeedback in which the role of the practitioner has been expanded and to which a large repertoire of self-regulation techniques have been added. They propose that, in the future, the regulatory capacity of interpersonal interactions is recognized as in the proffered model of biofeedback, dyadic biofeedback (DBF). DBF allows for real-time training of interpersonal interactions, emphasizing learning through direct observation and active involvement, thus making a return to Miller's model.

scholarly journals Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and the Academic Achievement among College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavithra Raj ◽  
Dr. V. Chandramohan ◽  
Pavithra Raj
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Self Recognition ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Emotionally Intelligent

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is considered as a successful predictor of academic achievement. Researchers have claimed that EI predicts success in schools/colleges/universities. The present study is an attempt in this direction. Three hundred Post-graduate girl Psychology students, studying at Indian Institute of Psychological Research, Bangalore, constituted as a sample for the present study. The students were administered with Emotional Intelligence Scale to measure their EI. EI score were compared with final semester examination marks. EI in its five domains such as Self-recognition, Self-regulation, Self-motivation, Empathy and Handling relations was positively associated with academic achievement. Over all EI score showed that 23% of the students were emotionally intelligent and excellent on academic achievement. Students, who were high on EI, were academically excellent. Results clearly indicated that there is a significant difference (P > 0.0001) existing between the EI and academic achievement among college students. EI played a major role in promoting academic achievement among college students. Also, the study has brought out the fact that the emotional well being could be emphasized on academic achievement

Self–Regulation and Well–Being: The Influence of Identity and Motives

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Hofer ◽  
Holger Busch ◽  
Joscha Kärtner
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Substitution Effect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
School Students ◽  
Explicit Motives ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Identity Achievement ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between self–regulatory capacities and self–esteem as well as well–being is examined by a mediation model that views self–regulation as promoting the development of identity achievement which, in turn, is expected to be associated with well–being. Among secondary school students (Study 1) identity achievement mediated the association between the self–regulatory capacity of attention control and self–esteem. In Study 2 (university students), the mediational effect of identity achievement was found for the relationship between the self–regulatory capacity of action control and well–being. Explicit motives moderated this association. In sum, a firm identity enhances well–being by lending a sense of continuity to one's life. However, explicit motives have a substitution effect by giving direction to life when lacking firm identity commitments. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

scholarly journals Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (03) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Mamta Sood ◽  
Saurabh K Singh ◽  
Rakesh K Chadda
Keyword(s):  
Psychosomatic Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Close Link ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

AbstractTraditional medicine comprises of health related knowledge, skill and practices indigenous to different cultures. India has a rich heritage of traditional system of medicine that emphasizes the close link between mind and body like the psychosomatic medicine. The government of India has set up a department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The importance of life style, dietary and environmental factors in the development of various psychosomatic disorders has been emphasized in all the Indian traditional systems of medicine. Although studies have shown acceptability and beneficial role of traditional medicinal practices, efforts should be made to tease out and conduct research on the practices, which can help physicians in improving well-being of the patients. More rigorous research is required in the direction to generate evidence base for these practices so that their full potential can be realized.

scholarly journals Defining Contemplative Science: The Metacognitive Self-Regulatory Capacity of the Mind, Context of Meditation Practice and Modes of Existential Awareness

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusana Dorjee
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Contemplative Practices ◽  
Contemplative Science ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Mind

The term ‘contemplative’ is now frequently used in the fast growing field of meditation research. Yet, there is no consensus regarding the definition of contemplative science. Meditation studies commonly imply that contemplative practices such as mindfulness or compassion are the subject of contemplative science. Such approach, arguably, contributes to terminological confusions in the field, is not conducive to the development of an overarching theory in contemplative science, and overshadows its unique methodological features. This paper outlines an alternative approach to defining contemplative science which aims to focus the research on the core capacities, processes and states of the mind modified by contemplative practices. It is proposed that contemplative science is an interdisciplinary study of the metacognitive self-regulatory capacity (MSRC) of the mind and associated modes of existential awareness (MEA) modulated by motivational/intentional and contextual factors of contemplative practices. The MSRC is a natural propensity of the mind which enables introspective awareness of mental processes and behavior, and is a necessary pre-requisite for effective self-regulation supporting well-being. Depending on the motivational/intentional and contextual factors of meditation practice, changes in the metacognitive self-regulatory processes enable shifts in MEA which determine our sense of self and reality. It is hypothesized that changes in conceptual processing are essential mediators between the MSRC, motivational/intentional factors, context of meditation practice, and the modulations in MEA. Meditation training fosters and fine-tunes the MSRC of the mind and supports development of motivational/intentional factors with the ultimate aim of facilitating increasingly advanced MEA. Implications of the proposed framework for definitions of mindfulness and for future systematic research across contemplative traditions and practices are discussed. It is suggested that the proposed definition of contemplative science may reduce terminological challenges in the field and make it more inclusive of varied contemplative practices. Importantly, this approach may encourage development of a more comprehensive contemplative science theory recognizing the essential importance of first- and second-person methods to its inquiry, thus uniquely contributing to our understanding of the mind.

Assessment of health related issues in individuals’, couples’, and families’ daily life

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meinrad Perrez ◽  
Michael Reicherts ◽  
Yves Hänggi ◽  
Andrea B. Horn ◽  
Gisela Michel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Lower Variability

Abstract. Most research in health psychology is based on retrospective self reports, which are distorted by recall biases and have low ecological validity. To overcome such limitations we developed computer assisted diary approaches to assess health related behaviours in individuals’, couples’ and families’ daily life. The event- and time-sampling-based instruments serve to assess appraisals of the current situation, feelings of physical discomfort, current emotional states, conflict and emotion regulation in daily life. They have proved sufficient reliability and validity in the context of individual, couple and family research with respect to issues like emotion regulation and health. As examples: Regarding symptom reporting curvilinear pattern of frequencies over the day could be identified by parents and adolescents; or psychological well-being is associated with lower variability in basic affect dimensions. In addition, we report on preventive studies to improve parental skills and enhance their empathic competences towards their baby, and towards their partner.

Effects of MyBFF@school Intervention in Health-related Quality of Life among Overweight and Obese Primary School Children

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahari Ishak ◽  
Suet Fin Low ◽  
Wan Abdul Hakim Wan Ibrahim ◽  
Abqariyah Yahya ◽  
Fuziah Md. Zain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Functioning ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

<p>Obesity has been shown to impact the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among children. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of MyBFF@school program on HRQOL among overweight and obese primary school children in Malaysia. KINDL<sup>R</sup> Questionnaire was used to collect data on their HRQOL before and after the program. ANCOVA was used to analyse the comparison between intervention and control group after 6 months. There are significant effect on family functioning, F(2,1103)=7.452, p<0.05 and school functioning, F(1,1117)=7.103, p<0.05 after the intervention. Effects can also be seen on physical well-being, emotional well-being and friends functioning. The program is effective in improving the HRQOL significantly in two dimensions namely the family and school functioning. In order to achieve greater overall success,social support should be an integral part of the program and stigma on obesity should be managed and reduced by including normal-weight children in the program.</p>

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