scholarly journals Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery among Hungarian Women in a Global Context: the Hungarian Version of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert Meskó ◽  
András Láng
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Body ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Western World ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Hungarian Version

Abstract In recent years, the popularity of surgical cosmetic procedures has dramatically increased in the Western world. The Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS) provides a measure of psychological acceptance of cosmetic surgery. The original instrument (ACSS) contains three subscales (Interpersonal, Social, and Consider). Since its publication, the ACSS has been adapted for many languages. The primary objective of the present study was to develop the Hungarian version of the ACSS. Furthermore, focus was laid on whether the original factor structure could be replicated with a Hungarian sample despite expectable cultural differences from other national samples. To obtain cross-culturally comparable data, the same scales were used for psychometric analysis as those used in the development of the original ACSS and its various national versions. The Hungarian sample included 482 female participants aged between 18 and 68 years (M = 29.02, SD = 10.71), who completed a questionnaire battery. Validity of the Hungarian version was tested with the following measures: the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS), and the Photographic Figure Rating Scale (PFRS) developed for women. The results show that the obtained Hungarian version of the ACSS is a reliable and valid measure, which enables researchers in the field to study Hungarian samples. Furthermore, the factor structure of the Hungarian scale is identical with that of the original ACSS, which enables reliable cross-cultural comparisons. For these reasons, the authors expect that the Hungarian ACSS will stimulate more in-depth quantitative research on attitudes towards cosmetic surgery within the Hungarian context, and it will also contribute to a better understanding of acceptance of cosmetic surgery from a cross-cultural perspective.

scholarly journals Residents’ Physical Activities in Home Isolation and Its Relationship with Health Values and Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey during the COVID-19 Social Quarantine

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 795
Author(s):  
Yifan Zuo ◽  
Mu Zhang ◽  
Jiayu Han ◽  
Kevin W. Chen ◽  
Zhanbing Ren
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Health Values

The objective of the present study was to examine the associations between residents’ physical activity, health values, and well-being during isolation. On the basis of the physical activity rating scale, health values scale, subjective well-being scale, and the satisfaction with life scale, we collected 505 valid questionnaires online from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China. A series of multiple linear regression models were established to study the relationship between variables, and the bootstrap confidence interval was selected to test the mediating effect. The results showed that during the period of isolation, physical activity directly (b = 0.463, p < 0.001) or indirectly (b = 0.358, p < 0.001) had a positive impact on residents’ well-being through the mediating effect of health values. There was a positive correlation between physical activity and health values (b = 0.710, p < 0.001), while health values had a direct positive association on well-being (b = 0.504, p < 0.001). In addition, a moderate amount of physical activity was found to be more associated with the well-being of residents during home isolation compared to small and large amounts of physical activity. This study shows the importance of residents’ physical activities in home isolation. Moderate exercise at home and regular physical activity are beneficial to our physical and mental health, especially in terms of improving overall well-being.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP OF BURNOUT WITH RESCUERS JOB PERFORMANCE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Shibli ◽  
Iram Mumtaz
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Government Department ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Relationship Of

<p>Rescuers jobs are important because these are related with own and others lives. The present study was conducted to study that how burnout levels are related with rescuers and their jobs? Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Self-efficacy scale and the satisfaction with life scale were administered to 120 male rescuers working in a government department serving against various positions. It was found that self-efficacy was significantly correlated with life satisfaction (<i>r</i>= .45, <i>p</i>< .01) among rescuers. Moreover it was found that self-efficacy and life satisfaction were negatively correlated with burnout (<i>r</i>= -.71, <i>p</i>< .01), (<i>r</i>= -.56, <i>p</i>< .01). Some important demographic findings regarding age, assignment and education also emerged. Cross-cultural studies recommended. </p>

A Clinical Case Demonstrating the Effectiveness of an Individualized Multimodal Intervention for Chronic Pain and Cognitive Sequelae Secondary to Traumatic Brain Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 344-360
Author(s):  
Rosanna Scott ◽  
Megan Sherod
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Pain Rating ◽  
Patient Reported

Chronic pain and cognitive difficulties are common secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI); however, given the vast heterogeneity in TBI presentation, no empirically supported treatments specific to TBI exist. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of an empirically informed multimodal treatment, in which treatment components were selected based on the patient’s individual symptoms and delivered in a manner cognizant of the patient’s cognitive profile. Treatment incorporated components of cognitive behavioral therapy, physical intervention, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, distress tolerance, and cognitive rehabilitation. Pain, sleep, and therapy-related activities were logged daily. Treatment progress was further measured with the Beck Depression Inventory–II, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Satisfaction With Life Scale, and Insomnia Severity Index. The patient reported a significant reduction in pain (average pain rating reduced from 8.5-9 to 6.90 on the numerical rating scale [NRS]) and reported experiencing his least painful day in “years” (i.e., pain rating of 3). The patient reported improvements in mood and sleep, increased engagement in physical/other pleasant activities, and improved academic performance. The patient is currently not pursuing opioids or surgical intervention for pain. This case demonstrates the importance of utilization of neuropsychological data in the identification of treatment goals, appropriate treatment selection, and implementation of suitable techniques. This approach can provide neurologically atypical individuals with interventions that better address their symptom presentation and maximize prognosis.

Satisfaction With Life Scale--Hungarian Version

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martos Tamás ◽  
Sallay Viola ◽  
Désfalvi Judit ◽  
Szabó Tünde ◽  
Ittzés András
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Hungarian Version

Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS): factorial validity and psychometric properties in a sample of medical students in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Kar Phang ◽  
Firdaus Mukhtar ◽  
Normala Ibrahim ◽  
Sherina Mohd. Sidik
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Mindful Attention ◽  
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale

Purpose The principles of mindfulness have been increasingly applied in medical education for stress reduction. One of the most often used measures for mindfulness research is the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). The purpose of this paper is to determine the factor structure, and investigate its reliability and validity in a sample of multi-ethnic medical students in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach In total, 590 medical students were involved in the study. After minor modification of the MAAS, a test battery including sociodemographic information, the MAAS, Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Five-facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was administered to the participants. Findings Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a one-dimensional factor structure of the MAAS. Cronbach’s α coefficient of the scale was 0.92 and in a sub-sample (n=118), it showed satisfactory temporal stability in two weeks period. There were significant positive correlations with SHS, SWLS, and four subscales of FFMQ scores (convergent validity); and negative correlations (discriminant validity) with the DASS and PSS scores (p<0.05). In another sub-sample (n=52) who participated in a four-week mindfulness-based intervention, the scale showed significant change in scores (p=0.002). Originality/value The study provided preliminary results supporting the use of the MAAS as a valid, reliable and stable factor structure of mindfulness measure among medical students in Malaysia.

LOVE TYPES AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING: A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jungsik Kim ◽  
Elaine Hatfield
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Passionate Love ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
And Gender

This cross-cultural research explored the relationship between Hatfield & Rapson's (1993) love types and subjective well-being. College students from an individualistic culture (USA) and a collectivist culture (Korea) completed the Passionate Love Scale (PLS; Hatfield & Rapson), the Companionate Love Scale (CLS; Sternberg, 1986), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS; Pivot & Diener, 1993), and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS; Watson, Clarke, & Tellegen, 1988). It was found that two love types are related to subjective well-being in a different way: life satisfaction was more strongly predicted by companionate love than by passionate love, whereas positive and negative emotions were more accounted for by passionate love than by companionate love. No culture and gender difference was found in this overall relationship, but gender difference was found in the extent of the association between companionate love and satisfaction with life, and between passionate love and emotional experiences, respectively.

scholarly journals Psychological Anthropology

Anthropology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Beatty
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Body ◽  
Political Anthropology ◽  
Psychological Anthropology ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Psychiatric Anthropology ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Psychoanalytic Anthropology

Psychological anthropology is the study of psychological topics using anthropological concepts and methods. Among the areas of interest are personal identity, selfhood, subjectivity, memory, consciousness, emotion, motivation, cognition, madness, and mental health. Considered thus, hardly a topic in the anthropological mainstream does not offer grist for the analytical mill. Like economic or political anthropology, psychological anthropology can be seen as a perspective on the social as well as being a subfield of the broader discipline. The overlap in subject matter with the related discipline of psychology is obvious, but the approach, grounded in ethnographic fieldwork and comparativism, is usually quite different. Moreover, as a reflexive endeavor, psychological anthropology shines a light not only on the cultural vehicles of thought (language, symbolism, the body) but also on the concepts we use to think about those means. Psychological anthropologists are concerned, for example, not merely with emotional practices in diverse cultures (what angers people? how do they express it?), but in the shape and cross-cultural validity of the concept of emotion. To the ethnographic question, “How do the Nuaulu classify animals?” they add, “How is their classification structured and what does that structure reveal about broader processes of cognition?” Some of the basic categories of psychology—self, mind, emotion—turn out, in cross-cultural perspective, to be less self-evident, less transparently objective than expected. While rough equivalents can often be found in other linguistic traditions, the scholar soon finds that English (or French or Malay) is not a neutral inventory of psychological universals. Comparison can be corrosive of confidence. And perhaps more than in other subfields, in psychological anthropology there is a full spectrum from the hard scientific to the soft interpretive. Indeed, a divergence between a scientific, positivist psychology—confident in its categories and methods, bent on universals—and a relativist, meaning-oriented, often doubt-ridden constructionism is one of the productive tensions that animate inquiry. Until recently, the subfield has fared very differently on either side of the Atlantic. With some exceptions, anthropologists in Britain and France until at least the 1960s pursued strongly sociological or structuralist agendas unsympathetic to psychological anthropology. American anthropologists, with their broader conception of culture and interest in individual experience, led the way with culture and personality studies, a diverse body of work that has a recent reinvention in person-centered anthropology. Parallel endeavors in psychoanalytic anthropology and cognitive anthropology drew on different intellectual traditions. These complementary, sometimes rival, approaches span and crosscut in surprising ways the scientific-humanistic division that characterizes anthropology generally. Psychiatric anthropology has, from the beginning, formed an important strand of psychological anthropology besides having some overlap with medical anthropology.

A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Adolescent Girls' Body Perception

1994 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 744-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delores E. Smith ◽  
Carolyn Cogswell
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Body ◽  
Standard System ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Body Perception

The purpose of the study was to examine the body perception of 122 Jamaican adolescent girls. The study is a part of a larger project investigating the psychosocial adjustment of these adolescents. Included in the survey were items asking for demographic information such as height, weight, and age. In addition, subjects were asked to indicate whether they were pregnant and whether they considered themselves under- or overweight. Using the standard system of desirable weight the subjects' perceptions of whether they were under- or overweight were compared with their actual weights. In general, Jamaican adolescent girls had accurate perceptions of their body size and weight.

scholarly journals Satisfaction with Life Scale Among Italian Workers: Reliability, Factor Structure and Validity through a Big Sample Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 5860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Di Fabio ◽  
Alessio Gori
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Work Context ◽  
Reliability Factor ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Valid Instrument

The study aims to assess the psychometric characteristics of the Satisfaction with Life Scale among 1074 participants from the working context. Analyzing Reliability, Factor Structure and concurrent validity, results indicated good values; besides results revealed a robust structure with one factor. On the basis of these results, the SWLS is a valid instrument in relation to evaluate some cognitive aspects of life satisfaction also in the Italian work context.

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