scholarly journals Meaning of work and personal protective factors among palliative care professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Moreno-Milan ◽  
Antonio Cano-Vindel ◽  
Pedro Lopez-Dóriga ◽  
Leonardo Adrián Medrano ◽  
William Breitbart
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Subjective Vitality ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Palliative Care Units

AbstractObjectiveHealthcare professionals who work in palliative care units face stressful life events on a daily basis, most notably death. For this reason, these professionals must be equipped with the necessary protective resources to help them cope with professional and personal burnout. Despite the well-recognized importance of the construct “meaning of work,” the role of this construct and its relationship with other variables is not well-understood. Our objective is to develop and evaluate a model that examines the mediating role of the meaning of work in a multidisciplinary group of palliative care professionals. Using this model, we sought to assess the relationships between meaning of work, perceived stress, personal protective factors (optimism, self-esteem, life satisfaction, personal growth, subjective vitality), and sociodemographic variables.MethodProfessionals (n = 189) from a wide range of disciplines (physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, nursing assistants, physical therapists, and chaplains) working in palliative care units at hospitals in Madrid and the Balearic Islands were recruited. Sociodemographic variables were collected and recorded. The following questionnaires were administered: Meaning of Work Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Questionnaire, Life Orientation Test-Revised, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Subjective Vitality Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Personal Growth Scale.ResultThe explanatory value of the model was high, explaining 49.5% of the variance of life satisfaction, 43% of subjective vitality, and 36% of personal growth. The main findings of this study were as follow: (1) meaning of work and perceived stress were negatively correlated; (2) optimism and self-esteem mediated the effect of stress on the meaning attached to work among palliative care professionals; (3) the meaning of work mediated the effect of stress on subjective vitality, personal growth, and life satisfaction; and (4) vitality and personal growth directly influenced life satisfaction.Significance of resultsThe proposed model showed a high explanatory value for the meaning professionals give to their work and also for perceived stress, personal protective factors, and sociodemographic variables. Our findings could have highly relevant practical implications for designing programs to promote the psychological well-being of healthcare professionals.

scholarly journals Psychological Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction of Undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bukunmi O Adewumi ◽  
Olubukola Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factors Influencing

This study was designed to assess the psychological factors influencing life satisfaction of undergraduates. The instruments used were Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), Rosenberge Self-esteem Scale (RSS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). A total number of 190 participants were purposively selected across various faculties in Ekiti State University. Four hypotheses were tested using Independent t-test to find the effects of perceived stress, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem on life satisfaction. Multiple regression was used to find the joint and individual influences of these variables. The results showed that there is no significant influence of perceived stress on life satisfaction (t (75) = 1.23, p = .22, 95% CI [-1.14, 4.83). There is no significant influence of self-esteem on life satisfaction (t (51) = -1.31, p = .20, 95% CI [-5.28, 1.11), and there is no significant joint influence of perceived stress, emotional intelligence and self-esteem on life satisfaction (F (3,187) = 1.79, p = .15, R2 =.03). Additionally, perceived stress (β = .07, p = .33), emotional intelligence (β = .14, p = 054) and self-esteem (β = .02, p = .83) did not have independent influences on life satisfaction. Implications of the present findings for future research are discussed, as well as potential interventions for improving life satisfaction.

Association between burnout and cortisol secretion, perceived stress, and psychopathology in palliative care unit health professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Carlos Fernández-Sánchez ◽  
José Manuel Pérez-Mármol ◽  
Antonia Blásquez ◽  
Ana María Santos-Ruiz ◽  
María Isabel Peralta-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Palliative Care Unit ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Cortisol Secretion ◽  
Palliative Care Units ◽  
Waking Up

ABSTRACTObjective:A high incidence of burnout has been reported in health professionals working in palliative care units. Our present study aims to determine whether there are differences in the secretion of salivary cortisol between palliative care unit health professionals with and without burnout, and to elucidate whether there is a relationship between burnout syndrome and perceived stress and psychopathological status in this population.Method:A total of 69 health professionals who met the inclusion criteria participated in our study, including physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants. Some 58 were women (M = 29.65 years, SD = 8.64) and 11 men (M = 35.67 years, SD = 11.90). The level of daily cortisol was registered in six measurements taken over the course of a workday. Burnout syndrome was evaluated with the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services Survey (MBI–HSS), the level of perceived stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, and psychopathological status was gauged using the SCL–90–R Symptoms Inventory.Results:There were statistically significant differences in secretion of cortisol in professionals with high scores on a single subscale of the MBI–HSS [F(3.5) = 2.48, p < 0.03]. This effect was observed 15–30 minutes after waking up (p < 0.01) and at bedtime (p < 0.06). Moreover, the professionals with burnout showed higher scores on the psychopathology and stress subscales than professionals without it.Significance of results:A higher score in any dimension of the burnout syndrome in palliative care unit health professionals seems to be related to several physiological and psychological parameters. These findings may be relevant for further development of our understanding of the relationship between levels of burnout and cortisol secretion in the health workers in these units.

Feelings of rewards among family caregivers during ongoing palliative care

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1509-1517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anette Henriksson ◽  
Ida Carlander ◽  
Kristofer Årestedt
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Palliative Care Units ◽  
Being There ◽  
Bereaved Family ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
Demographic Background

AbstractObjectives:Palliative family caregivers appear to experience the rewards of caregiving concurrent with burdens and negative feelings. Relatively few studies have attended to the positive and rewarding aspects in palliative family caregiving. In addition, most studies on rewards are retrospective and examine the experiences of bereaved family caregivers. The present study aimed at describing feelings of reward among family caregivers during ongoing palliative care. A further aim was to compare the experience of rewards in relation to sex and age.Methods:The sample consisted of 125 family caregivers and took place in three specialist palliative care units and one hematology unit. Participants answered a questionnaire including demographic background questions and the Rewards of Caregiving Scale (RCS). Descriptive statistics were employed to describe characteristics of the participants and the level of rewards. A Mann–Whitney U test was used to compare differences between groups of different sex and age.Results:Palliative family caregivers reported general high levels of reward. The greatest source of rewards involved feelings of being helpful to patients. This was closely followed by giving something to patients that brought them happiness and being there for them. The smallest sources of rewards were related to personal growth, self-satisfaction, and personal meaning. There was also an association between rewards and age but not between men and women.Significance of results:Family caregivers experienced the rewards of caregiving during ongoing palliative care despite their unique and stressful situation. Feelings of reward seem to be about handling a situation in a satisfying way, feeling competent and confident to take care of the patient and thereby feeling proud. Support could preferably be designed to improve a family caregiver's ability to care and to facilitate the positive aspects and rewards of caregiving and focus on strengths and resources.

scholarly journals Pace of life and perceived stress in international students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Lippke ◽  
Torven Schalk ◽  
Ulrich Kühnen ◽  
Borui Shang
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Migration Background ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Pace Of Life

An accelerated pace of life greatly impacts individuals' health and lifestyles. However, this imposition has not been systematically researched within a culturally diverse sample. Thus, this study aimed to explore the subjective experience of the pace of life and its correlates in a culturally diverse sample within a German university context. This was done to test whether students (N = 156) with a migration background from other countries (n = 105) differ from students without migration background (n = 51). The pace of life, life satisfaction, stress, work-life balance, and health were measured on an individual level along with sociodemographic variables through online questionnaires. The pace of life was found to be invariant across students from different cultural backgrounds and unrelated to the length of stay at the current university. Interrelations were found between pace of life and work-life balance, r = .21, p < .05. While this study revealed perceived stress to be generally prevalent among students, the relationship between a slower pace of life and increased stress levels, ß = -.17, p < .05, disappears when controlling for health, ß = -.26, p < .01, work-life balance, ß = -.28, p < .01, and life satisfaction, ß = -.25, p < .01, as well as sociodemographic variables (only gender and medium length of stay were significant.) Furthermore, a mediation effect, b = -1.89, 95% CI [-3.598, -0.463], revealed that students cope with a faster pace of life by effective time management, which also leads to better work-life balance and in turn reduces the experienced level of stress. Future research should examine psychological mechanisms more extensively in longitudinal research and apply interventional designs to help students prevent and manage stress in the era of a fast-paced life.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress, Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in Female University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-88
Author(s):  
Sana Afridi ◽  
Saira Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Life Scale

The aim of the current study was to assess the perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem of women studying in co-education and uni-gender institutions. The sample comprised a total of 200 female students, 100 from uni-gender institutions and 100 from co-education institutions. Convenience and purposive sampling techniques were used to collect the data. The standardized Urdu versions of Perceived Stress Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Self-esteem Scale were used to collect the responses of students. SPSS (19th version) was used to analyze the data. Findings showed that women studying in uni-gender institutions are more stressed as compared to female students of co-education institutions but their self-esteem and life satisfaction remain unaffected. The results indicated that there is a significant difference between perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem among female students. Moreover, they also revealed that stress and self-esteem affect the life satisfaction of women studying in co-education and uni-gender institutions. Furthermore, the results also depicted significant relationships between perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem. The study will be helpful in improving the educational systems so that female students may enjoy a better learning environment which will boost up their confidence and self-esteem.

scholarly journals Longitudinal analysis of subjective well-being in preadolescents: The role of emotional intelligence, self-esteem and perceived stress

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532095160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidón Villanueva ◽  
Vicente Prado-Gascó ◽  
Inmaculada Montoya-Castilla
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence

Subjective wellbeing has been conceptualized as a person’s cognitive and affective evaluation of their life. In this line, life satisfaction and somatic complaints may be outstanding indicators of well-being. The aim of this longitudinal study was to analyze the combined contribution of trait emotional intelligence, self-esteem and perceived stress to well-being. Participants were 381 pupils aged 12–16 years (56.1% female). Hierarchical regression models and a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) were conducted. Trait emotional intelligence, self-esteem and low perceived stress were related in the expected direction to life satisfaction and somatic complaints. Findings support a specific pathway to improve wellbeing in preadolescents.

scholarly journals Social Support, Self-efficacy, Self-esteem, and Well-being During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Two-wave Study of Danish Students

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
And Coping

Societal lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed everyday life across the globe, including requirements of social distancing which might limit the social support people derive from social interaction. Social support has proven to be a vital resource for well-being and coping during societal challenges. The present study examines how social support is associated with perceived stress and life satisfaction through self-efficacy and self-esteem among Danish students (N = 204). These psychological constructs were examined both during and after lockdown, assessing the possible aversive psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results did not yield any significant changes in either the mean scores of the constructs or the indirect effects model across the two timepoints. Moreover, the results indicate that social support derived from a significant person, family, and friends—but not student peers—is negatively linked with perceived stress and positively associated with life satisfaction through both self-efficacy and self-esteem. Although societal lockdown did not yield significant psychological impact, the results highlight the importance of social support among students, both during and after lockdown.

The indirect effect of trait mindfulness on life satisfaction through self-esteem and perceived stress

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerin Lee ◽  
Audrey Weiss ◽  
Cameron G. Ford ◽  
Dandre Conyers ◽  
Natalie J. Shook
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Trait Mindfulness

新來港人士的生活滿足感及歸屬感

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 29-44
Author(s):  
志暉 崔
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Community Attachment ◽  
Study Results

本研究以抗逆力視野來探討本地新來港人士的生活滿足感及歸屬感等各方面的狀況，並尋找促進新移民正向適應的保護因子及阻礙其發展的危機因子。研究以街頭訪問的方式搜集了1,012位被訪者的資料，當中男性佔35.4%, 女性則有64.3%; 平均年齡為37.7歲。 結果顯示新來港人士比本地出生的居民及非本地出生但居住香港多於七年的居民兩個群組在廣東話的溝通能力、自尊感、社會網絡、社區歸屬感及生活滿足感等5個方面的表現均較差。 結構模式的分析顯示自尊感、社區歸屬感及社會網絡是促進生活滿足感的保護因子； 而溝通能力差是阻礙新移民正向適應的危機因子。 根據研究結果，文中提議一些服務來改善新來港人士的生活滿足感。 This study adopted the resilience perspective to explore the life satisfaction and community attachment of new arrivals in Hong Kong, and to examine the protective factors and risk factors that affecting their well-being. The study used the street interview and the accidental sampling to collect data from 1,012 respondents. The sample comprised 35.4% men and 64.3% women. The mean age of participants was 37.7 years. The results indicated that the new arrivals had lower scores in communication competence, self-esteem, social networks, community attachment and life satisfaction than the local born residents and non-local born residents who have been in Hong Kong for more than 7 years. Moreover, results of the structural equation model confirmed that self-esteem, community attachment and social networks were protective factors of life satisfaction; and poor communication competence was a risk factor that hindered positive adaption. Based on the study results, service recommendation was suggested to improve the life satisfaction and community attachment of the new arrivals.

scholarly journals How Resilience Promotes Mental Health of Patients With DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder? The Mediation Roles of Positive Affect, Self-Esteem, and Perceived Social Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyu Yang ◽  
You Zhou ◽  
Mengfan Xia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: The existing studies found that resilience is a salient trait that can significantly affect people's psychological well-being with substance use disorders (SUDs). However, few studies examined how the mechanisms are connected between resilience and mental health among patients with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—fifth edition SUD. This study investigated the mediation effects of positive affect, perceived social support, and self-esteem on the effect of resilience on perceived stress and life satisfaction in SUD patients.Design: A total of 415 patients diagnosed with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—fifth edition SUD from the south of China joined the research.Outcome Measures: The study applied Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale to measure patients' resilience, positive affect, self-esteem, perceived social support, perceived stress, and life satisfaction.Results: Structural equation model analysis revealed that positive affect and self-esteem partially mediate the relationship between resilience and perceived stress. In contrast, positive affect and perceived social support partially mediate the relationship between resilience and life satisfaction.Conclusion: The findings provide insights for evidence-based substance abuse intervention that positive affect, self-esteem, and perceived social support can conditional the effects of resilience on promoting the mental health of SUD patients.

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