Measuring the Psychosocial Quality of Women's Family Work: Initial Findings

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Colton ◽  
Laurie Hellsten ◽  
Bonnie Janzen
Keyword(s):  
Family Work

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the experience and quality of life of patients, and their family carers, admitted to a specialist eye hospital with microbial keratitis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Cabreras-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background: Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in AustraliaMethods: The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25).Results: Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher.Conclusion: Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

scholarly journals A Study of Tourism Development Influence on QoL – Perceptions of Alishan Indigenous Tribes in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Ming Chang ◽  
Chiu-Hui Hung ◽  
Yen-Chen Huang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Research Objects ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of indigenous people’s perceived the quality of life (QoL) on the tribe in the process of tourism development. In the survey, 8 tribes in Alishan were selected as the research objects, and a total of 827 valid questionnaires were collected through random sampling based on the proportion of each tribe's households. After statistical analysis, the findings of this study are as follows: 1. In terms of the influence on QoL, indigenous people’s perceived higher are "I am proud of our tribe". 2. Different demographic variables have an influence on the perceived QoL of indigenous peoples. 3. Those whose family work has nothing to do with the tourism industry have a higher perception of the influence on the QoL. Based on the above findings, this study not only gives suggestions to indigenous tribes and tourism sectors of the government, but also puts forward specific research reference directions for future tribal tourism researchers.

scholarly journals Specificity of Understanding of Deception at Presenile and Senile Age

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-210
Author(s):  
A.I. Melehin
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Work Status ◽  
Subjective Age ◽  
Cognitive Changes ◽  
Family Work ◽  
First Order ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Social

The article shows that since the age of 61-74, partial changes are observed in the understanding of deception with a predominance of an emotional-egocentric shift. There are no difficulties in understanding the social situation and the ability to draw conclusions about the false beliefs of only one person (“first-order” representations). At presenile (61-74 years) and senile (75-90 years) age, there is a shortage of representations of the "second" order of the mental model. The phenomenon of denial of socio-cognitive changes or specific cognitive anosognosia (i.e. most people at senile age do not notice a change in understanding of fraud) is described. General predictors of the deception understanding are highlighted: socio-demographic (level of education) and psychological (symptoms of depression, solitude, satisfaction with the quality of life, subjective age) as well was age-specific predictors: changes in family, work status, cognitive functioning and polymorbidity.

scholarly journals A Review of Work Life Balance Theories

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-35
Author(s):  
Dr. Zainab Bello ◽  
Dr. Garba Ibrahim Tanko
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Family Work ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Management Work

In the studies of various disciplines, theories are the bedrock that holds the frameworks. Some studies variables or framework are derived and underpinned by theories that have given credibility to the outcome of these studies. In the discipline of human resource management, work life balance (WLB) is an aspect that involves employees who are the key assets of any establishments. This is because general quality of employee's life in its relation to their working life is of utmost importance in the achievement of organizational goals (Guest, 2002). Keywords: Work-life Balance; WLB Concepts; Review; Work-Life Balance Theories; Family-work

Experiencing the “Good Life”: Literary Views of Craniofacial Conditions and Quality of Life

2005 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald P. Strauss ◽  
Carla Fenson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Good Life ◽  
World Views ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Insight Into

Objective This article is a qualitative approach to understanding how people with craniofacial conditions see quality in their lives and how they understand the components of building a sense of well-being or goodness in their lives. Literary selections from fiction, Web sites, and first-person accounts are examined and categorized into domains and themes to offer some insight into how quality of life is built into the lives of people with craniofacial conditions. Three domains are noted: (1) a personality and psychological domain; (2) a family, work, and social interactive domain; and (3) a cultural and societal domain. Within each domain, a number of themes are noted and discussed. Quotes from affected people and their families are offered to illustrate how they respond to and alter their lives and their world views. Many adults with craniofacial conditions find ways to live with their difference and to succeed using the measures they construct.

scholarly journals Highly Skilled Migrant and Non-Migrant Women and Men: How Do Differences in Quality of Employment Arise?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Yvonne Riaño
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Migrant Women ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Highly Skilled ◽  
Life Course Analysis ◽  
Skilled Migrant

Research shows that highly skilled migrant women often have poor quality jobs or no employment. This paper addresses two research gaps. First, it provides a comparative perspective that examines differences and commonalities in the quality of employment of four highly skilled groups: migrant- and non-migrant women and men. Four statistical indicators are examined to grasp these differences: employment rates, income, adequacy of paid work, and employment status. The results highlight the role of gender and country of birth: Swiss-born men experience the best employment quality, and foreign-born women the worst. Second, it offers a family perspective to study how the employment trajectories of skilled migrant women develop in time and place in relation to their partners’. The qualitative life-course analysis indicates that skill advancement is more favourable for migrant and non-migrant men than for migrant and non-migrant women. However, skill advancement for migrant women depends greatly on the strategies enacted by domestic partners about how to divide paid employment and family work, and where to live. The statistical study draws on recent data from Swiss labour market surveys. The life-course analysis focuses on 77 biographical interviews with tertiary-educated individuals. Participatory Minga workshops are used to validate the study results.

scholarly journals Impact of Job Demands and Resources on Nurses’ Burnout and Occupational Turnover Intention Towards an Age-Moderated Mediation Model for the Nursing Profession

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Van der Heijden ◽  
Christine Brown Mahoney ◽  
Yingzi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Perceived Effort ◽  
Work Conflict ◽  
Developmental Opportunities ◽  
Family Work Conflict

This longitudinal study among Registered Nurses has four purposes: (1) to investigate whether emotional, quantitative and physical demands, and family-work conflict have a negative impact on nurses’ perceived effort; (2) to investigate whether quality of leadership, developmental opportunities, and social support from supervisors and colleagues have a positive impact on meaning of work; (3) to investigate whether burnout from the combined impact of perceived effort and meaning of work mediates the relationship with occupational turnover intention; and (4) whether the relationships in our overall hypothesized framework are moderated by age (nurses categorized under 40 years versus ≥ 40 years old). In line with our expectations, emotional, quantitative, and physical demands, plus family-work conflict appeared to increase levels of perceived effort. Quality of leadership, developmental opportunities, and social support from supervisors and colleagues increased the meaning of work levels. In addition, increased perceived stress resulted in higher burnout levels, while increased meaning of work resulted in decreased burnout levels. Finally, higher burnout levels appeared to lead to a higher occupational turnover intention. Obviously, a nursing workforce that is in good physical and psychological condition is only conceivable when health care managers protect the employability of their nursing staff, and when there is a dual responsibility for a sustainable workforce. Additionally, thorough attention for the character of job demands and job resources according to nurses’ age category is necessary in creating meaningful management interventions.

Quality of Life in Migraine Patients: A Qualitative Study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 892-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Ruiz de Velasco ◽  
N González ◽  
Y Etxeberria ◽  
JC Garcia-Monco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Family Work ◽  
The Impact

The impact of migraine on quality of life has been traditionally evaluated by quantitative analysis, but diverse aspects remain insufficiently assessed, so a complementary qualitative approach may have advantages. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of migraine on the quality of life of migraineurs through the perception of patients and their relatives, and healthcare professionals. Qualitative methods were used, including six focus groups and nine personal interviews with 33 migraine patients under physician-directed treatment, five self-medicated patients, five relatives of migraine patients and seven healthcare professionals. Migraine has a negative affect on the quality of life, including physical, emotional and social aspects of daily life such as family, work and social relationships. Family environment and psychological well-being of patients were the aspects most affected according to patients and relatives. Health professionals emphasized work impairment and focused on pharmacological management and on the need for adequate information about migraine for non-medicated patients and patients' relatives. Qualitative methods, such as focus groups and interviews, are a valuable resource for assessing quality of life and well-being of migraine patients. These techniques open up new areas for further research.

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the experience and quality of life of patients, and their family carers, admitted to a specialist eye hospital with microbial keratitis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Careras-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in Australia Methods The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25). Results Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher. Conclusion Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

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