B.E.S.T. Education Network Think Tank VIII: Sustaining Quality of Life through Tourism

Anatolia ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-374
Author(s):  
ANJA HERGESELL
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (39) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Alda Dantas Do Rêgo ◽  
Iracema Rocha da Silva ◽  
Adriana Leônidas de Oliveira

ResumoQualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) é termo que traduz a ideia de bem-estar e propõe melhorias nas condições do ambiente de trabalho. Este artigo é parte dos achados da dissertação desenvolvida no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração, que teve por objetivo caracterizar a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho de gestores de escolas públicas da rede municipal de ensino da cidade de Imperatriz, Estado do Maranhão, bem como sua satisfação com o trabalho. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, com abordagem predominantemente quantitativa, com aplicação de questionário fechado. A amostra foi definida por acessibilidade, constituída de 119 gestores, obtendo 86 respondentes. Os resultados indicaram que há um sentimento de satisfação para a maioria dos investigados com relação a sua QVT. Destaque de satisfação para as variáveis: importância do trabalho para a sua vida, valorização de sua ideia e iniciativa no ambiente de trabalho, orgulho de realizar seu trabalho e relacionamento entre colegas e chefias, o que propicia uma interferência considerada positiva na gestão escolar. Todavia, houve um descontentamento acentuado com relação à variável remuneração (35,3%); porém, 46,5% dos gestores apresentaram sentimento de indiferença relacionado aos benefícios extras recebidos e 32,6% com relação aos equipamentos de segurança. Pode-se concluir que apenas 2,3% dos entrevistados relataram insatisfação, enquanto 81,4% expressaram satisfação, seguidos de 16,3%, que se encontram muito satisfeitos com o que fazem. Portanto, os gestores que constituíram a amostra demonstraram satisfação quanto a sua Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho. Palavras-chave: Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho. Satisfação. Gestores Escolares. AbstractQuality of Life at Work, term that makes the idea of well-being and proposes improvements in conditions in the work environment. This article is part of the findings of the dissertation developed in the Graduate Program in Administration, which aimed to characterize the Quality of Life in the Work of public school managers of the municipal education network of the city of Imperatriz, state of Maranhão, as well as their satisfaction with the job. This is a descriptive study, with a predominantly quantitative approach, with the application of a closed questionnaire. The sample was defined by accessibility, consisting of 119 managers, obtaining 86 respondents. The results indicated that there is a satisfaction feeling for the majority of respondents regarding their QWL. Highlighting satisfaction for the variables: work importance for their life, valorization of their idea and initiative in the work environment, pride in performing their work and relationship between colleagues and managers, which leads to interference considered positive in school management. However, there was a marked dissatisfaction with the variable remuneration 35.3%; but 46.5% of the managers presented a feeling of indifference related to the extra benefits received and 32.6% regarding safety equipment. It can be concluded that only 2.3% of the respondents reported dissatisfaction, while 81.4% expressed satisfaction, followed by 16.3% who are very satisfied with what they do. Therefore, the managers who constituted the sample showed satisfaction with their Quality of Life at Work. Keywords: Quality of Life at Work. Satisfaction. School Managers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.


ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  

Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Siciliano

This paper presents a successful behavioral case study in treatment of chronic refractory cough in a 60-year-old adult female. The efficacy for speech-language pathology treating chronic cough is discussed along with description of treatment regime. Discussion focuses on therapy approaches used and the patient's report of changes in quality of life and frequency, duration, and severity reduction of her cough after treatment.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A647-A647
Author(s):  
M WEHLER ◽  
R NICHTERLEIN ◽  
B FISCHER ◽  
M FARNBACHER ◽  
U REULBACH ◽  
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