scholarly journals Measuring What Counts to Advance Indigenous Self-Determination: A Case Study of the Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government’s Quality of Life Framework and Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Bouchard ◽  
Adam Perry ◽  
Shannon West-Johnson ◽  
Thierry Rodon ◽  
Michelle Vanchu-Orosco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Self Determination

Abstract Modern Treaties are presented as a means for improving the lives of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada by providing specific rights, and negotiated benefits. However, the positive impacts of Modern Treaties on Indigenous well-being are contested (Borrows and Coyle 2017; Coulthard 2014; Guimond et al. 2013; Miller 2009; Poelzer and Coates 2015). Developing a more transparent, consistent, collaborative and contextual way of measuring well-being relevant to the cultural realities of Modern Treaty beneficiaries is an important step for generating comparative methods that could systematically demonstrate whether, and under what conditions, such agreements can effectively reduce socio-economic disparities and improve the quality of life of Indigenous communities. The authors first examine previous attempts at measuring Indigenous well-being, then reflect on well-being in relation to the Modern Treaty context. Subsequently, the authors provide an example from one Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Nisga’a Lisims Government, to collect well-being data through the Nisga’a Nation Household Survey using a mixed quantitative-qualitative method developed through a culturally grounded and participatory approach.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCHOOL-LEAVERS’ HARDINESS AT THEIR PROFESSIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Ingrida Baranauskienė ◽  
Liudmyla Serdiuk ◽  
Olena Chykhantsova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Personal Qualities

The article discusses the personal qualities of school-leavers that determine their hardiness at the stage of professional self-determination. It analyzes contemporary theoretical approaches to defining of the essence of the ‘hardiness’ concept. The factors are revealed that contribute to personal hardiness formation in the situation of professional choice. The article determines that hardiness components are related to the parameters of effective self-realization and personal subjective quality of life and hardiness is a key personality formation that mediates stress factor influence on psychological well-being and success in activities

Developing dementia: The existential experience of the quality of life with young-onset dementia – A longitudinal case study

Dementia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 878-893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Thorsen ◽  
Marcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado ◽  
Aud Johannessen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Single Individual ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Treatment Support ◽  
Young Onset Dementia

BackgroundCognition and the ability to take care of daily activities and oneself gradually declines among people with dementia. Studies are scarce, especially regarding how people with young-onset dementia (YOD) (<65 years) experience the quality of their lives with the progression of dementia. People with dementia living alone face special challenges.AimTo examine the experience of the quality of life with YOD as a single person.MethodThe study presents a longitudinal case study with in-depth interviews exploring the experiences of a person with YOD. Individual interviews were conducted seven times over a period of three years from 2014 to 2017.FindingsWe examined if and how seven themes concerning the quality of life and well-being were fruitful for understanding the experiences of dementia in the everyday life of a single individual. The study explored needs and challenges during the development of dementia, and how the person reacted over time, set in context. The themes significant for well-being are: identity, connectedness, security, autonomy, meaning, growth and joy.ConclusionThe study shows how treatment, support, and services must be individualized when dementia develops in order to support identity, resources and mastering capacity, and promote well-being.

scholarly journals Mobilizing for Community Benefits to Assess Health and Promote Environmental Justice near the Gordie Howe International Bridge

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4680
Author(s):  
Natalie Sampson ◽  
Simone Sagovac ◽  
Amy Schulz ◽  
Lauren Fink ◽  
Graciela Mentz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Justice ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Community Benefits

Transportation infrastructure decisions contribute to social, economic, and health inequities in the U.S. Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) may improve understanding of potential strategies to mitigate adverse effects on quality of life from planned developments. We use the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB), currently under construction in southwest Detroit, MI, as a case study to examine 15 years of community mobilization, which resulted in community benefits that included an HIA. We describe community engagement processes, household survey methods, and select findings of the baseline HIA, with a focus on their application to inform recommendations to promote quality of life. Baseline HIA results indicated significantly higher self-reported asthma rates among children living within 500 feet of trucking routes. Residents reported substantial economic (e.g., decreased home values), health (e.g., adverse outcomes, lack of health care access), and environmental (e.g., air pollution) concerns related to the GHIB. We discuss specific recommendations, based on HIA results, to reduce adverse impacts of the GHIB. These recommendations will inform ongoing community benefits negotiations. This case study provides lessons for community, academic, and government partners conducting HIAs, especially during building and operation of major infrastructure, and discusses their potential role in improving community engagement opportunities towards environmental justice.

scholarly journals A QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO EM UMA PERSPECTIVA CONTRA-HEGEMÔNICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Mateus de De Freitas Barreiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Organizational Efficiency ◽  
Competitive Markets ◽  
Preventive Approach ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness

Este artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar como a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) pode ser inserida em mercados competitivos, como o das organizações de Tecnologia da informação (TI) que comumente tem dificuldades para reter talentos. Quando a QVT é trabalhada sob uma óptica preventiva, que se contrapõem as visões assistencialistas e hegemônicas, a QVT poderá ser uma ferramenta que interfere diretamente na motivação dos colaboradores, levando a uma maior eficiência e eficácia organizacional, sendo um dos diferenciais para o êxito nos negócios e no bem-estar dos colaboradores. Esta pesquisa visa focar especificamente a QVT à luz do método de Walton, a partir de um estudo de caso sobre uma microempresa de TI no interior do Estado de São Paulo.Palavras-Chave: Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho. Método de Walton. Tecnologia da informação. Abstract: This article aims to present itself as the Quality of Life at Work (QVT) can be inserted in competitive markets, such as the Information Technology (IT) organizations that commonly have difficulty retaining talent. When QVT is crafted under a preventive approach, which counteracts the paternalistic and hegemonic visions, QVT can be a tool that directly affects the motivation of employees, leading to greater organizational efficiency and effectiveness, one of the advantages for success in business and well-being of employees. This research aims to focus specifically QVT the light of Walton method, from a case study of an IT microenterprise in the state of São Paulo.Keywords: Quality of Life at Work. Walton method. Information Technology.

Family quality of life and child psychological well-being in Palestine: A pilot case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 553-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Veronese ◽  
Francesca Fiore ◽  
Marco Castiglioni ◽  
Miras Natour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Corporate Well-Being Programme in COVID-19 Times. The Mahou San Miguel Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6189
Author(s):  
José M. Núñez-Sánchez ◽  
Ramón Gómez-Chacón ◽  
Carmen Jambrino-Maldonado ◽  
Jerónimo García-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The World ◽  
New Situation ◽  
Method Approach

Employees’ health is being affected not only by the possibility of contracting COVID-19, but by all the negative consequences that this pandemic has brought, such as confinement, social distancing, and self-isolation. In recent decades, more companies have opted for corporate well-being programmes in their workplaces, improving the health and quality of life of their employees. The effects generated by the current COVID-19 pandemic require these programmes to adapt to this new situation. The objective of this case study is to analyse the corporate well-being programme, in times of COVID-19, of Mahou San Miguel, a benchmark company in corporate well-being in Spain. A mixed method approach to data collection was used. The findings show the benefits achieved in its adaptation to this new physical-virtual environment. This paper could help other companies around the world to adapt their corporate well-being programmes to the new reality brought about by COVID-19.

scholarly journals Evaluating Quality of Life in Families With Williams Syndrome Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ESTHER MORALEDA ◽  
Mario Arana ◽  
Patricia López
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Williams Syndrome ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Williams Syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by a variable intellectual disability. People with Williams Syndrome need the intervention of several clinical and educational specialists throughout their life. However, little is known about the impact produced by this disability in their immediate environment, especially in families. The purpose was to know the level of quality of life described by families with Williams Syndrome.Methods: The sample was made up of 33 families belong to Spanish Williams Syndrome Association who were evaluated using the Kidslife Scale. Theirs children and adolescents were between 4 and 20 years old. Eight main quality of life dimensions were evaluated: emotional well-being, physical well-being, material well-being, personal development, interpersonal relations, social inclusion, self-determination and rightsResults: The obtained data indicated that the degree and presence of intellectual disability themselves did not homogeneously influence people’s quality of life, but many variables could alter their quality of life to a greater or lesser extent. There are no significant differences between quality of life areas but significant differences appeared for level of dependence in the self-determination subarea (p<.05). Conclusions: These results led us to analyse the social and emotional implications for families and their environment.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of massage for treating acne lesions: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Szymon Suwiczak ◽  
Iwona Wilk ◽  
Krzysztof Kassolik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mechanical Stimulus ◽  
Skin Layer ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Superficial Skin

Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease affecting almost 100% of the population. The treatment of this condition is not limited to the disease itself, but also involves eliminating the resultant scars. The most common treatments for acne and the associated scars are pharmacotherapy, cosmetic and physical therapy, and aesthetic medicine therapies. An alternative method for treating this condition may be massage, which, as a mechanical stimulus, may be effective at increasing scar mobility and reducing the pain experienced during movement. Aim of the study: The aim of this case study was to examine the effectiveness of massage for treating the scars resulting from keloid acne. Material and methods: Massage treatments were performed on a young man (32 years old) who, as a result of acne, had scars on the chest and back areas. Massage was performed twice a week for 3 weeks (6 treatments), and each session lasted 40 minutes. Before the therapy, the VAS scale was used to assess the perceived pain, and palpation was used to assess the consistency (hardness) of the post-acne lesions. Skin displacement was measured with the use of an innovative device allowing for determination of the angle of displacement of the superficial skin layer within the scar. A questionnaire was also used to assess well-being and quality of life. The measurements were repeated after each session and immediately after the end of the massage cycle. Results: After a series of massages, the experienced pain, as assessed by the VAS scale, was reduced from level 5 before therapy to level 1 after therapy. Skin mobility was also increased by the massage treatments, and the patient’s well-being and quality of life improved after each session. Conclusions: The presented case shows that massage can be used in the treatment of post-acne lesions. This therapy can support the conventional treatment process by contributing to a reduction in pain, increasing the limited mobility and displacement of the scarred skin, and improving overall well-being and quality of life.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT BASED ON ECONOMIC WELLBEING PERSPECTIVE: A CASE STUDY OF JOHOR BAHRU AND PETALING, SELANGOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
The People ◽  
Educational Satisfaction ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual

The definition of quality of life is varied. Different individuals may perceive the quality of life in a different form of other individuals. Over more than four decades, Malaysia has made remarkable achievements regarding its economic growth as well as its socio-economic development. Numerous factors have been identified that may influence the quality of life of the people according to their personal preferences. This article assessed the perception of 100 respondent's lives in two major cities in Malaysia namely Johor Bharu and Petaling. These cities are also the major district in Johor Darul Takzim and Selangor Darul Ehsan. These study also would be focusing on the economic well-being of the individual. The economic individual is economic capacity, transportation, living condition and educational satisfaction.

scholarly journals A Real-Life Context on Adult Survivors’ Perceived Quality of Life, Spirituality, and Resiliency

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Rogen Ferdinand E. Alcantara
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Real ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Spiritual Struggles

This study aims to determine the real-life context on quality of life, spirituality, and resiliency among natural disaster adult survivors in Negros Oriental and Bohol.  The case study method was utilized to investigate the real-life experiences of seven (7) adult survivors, ages 20 and older, who joined in the Silliman University Continuing Calamity Response Program.  The narratives revealed a commonality of opinions on their quality of life. General sentiment on the available resources may be present but was inadequate. However, despite their ominous view on the quality of life, the majority of the participants chose to move on. Moreover, most participants indicate experiencing spiritual struggles, but these struggles sustained them. Momentarily, the love and support from their family and the community have allowed them to strive and make life adjustments. With this, balanced and holistic recovery programs should be implemented to obtain optimal well-being, spiritual empowerment, and positive resiliency.

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