The Impact of Poverty on Children’s and Young Adults Well-being in the 1987 Finnish Birth Cohort

Abstract Background Effective inclusion in society for young people with disabilities is increasingly seen as generating opportunities for self-development, and improving well-being. However, significant barriers remain in the vast majority of activities meaningful for young adults. Research argues that various personal (disabilities, health) and environmental (access to the resources needed, accessible environment, discrimination, lack of personal economic independence) factors contribute to limited participation. However, previous studies conducted in young people with cerebral palsy (CP) mainly investigated the transition period to adulthood, and did not fully consider the whole range of impairment severity profiles or environmental barriers. In this study, we will use the follow-up of the SPARCLE cohort and a comparison group from the general population (1) to investigate the impact of the environment on participation and quality of life of young adults with CP, (2) to determine predictors of a successful young adulthood in educational, professional, health and social fields, (3) to compare quality of life and frequency of participation in social, work and recreational activities with the general population, (4) to document on participation and quality of life in those with severe disabilities. Methods The SPARCLE3 study has a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional design. Young adults with CP aged 22 to 27 years in 6 European regions previously enrolled in the SPARCLE cohort or newly recruited will be invited to self-complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires exploring participation (daily life and discretionary activities), health-related quality of life, body function, personal factors (health, personal resources), and contextual factors (availability of needed environmental items, family environment, services provision) during home visits supervised by trained researchers. Proxy-reports or adapted questionnaires will be used for those with the most severe impairments. The recruitment of a large group from the general population (online survey) will enable to identify life areas where the discrepancies between young people with CP and their able-bodied peers are the most significant. Discussion This study will help identify to what extent disabilities and barriers in environment negatively affect participation and quality of life, and how previous valued experiences during childhood or adolescence might modulate these effects.

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Psycho-social impact of developmental dysplasia of the hip and of differential access to early diagnosis and treatment: A narrative study of young adults

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312119836010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 205031211983601 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tina Samantha Gambling ◽

Andrew Long

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Young Adults ◽

Early Diagnosis ◽

Well Being ◽

Developmental Dysplasia ◽

The Impact ◽

Dysplasia Of The Hip ◽

Over Time ◽

Differential Access

Objectives: Symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip can present in the young, active adult patient and can lead to severe pain and disability at a young age. The overall aim of the study was to deepen the understanding of the impact of developmental dysplasia of the hip on young adults’ quality of life and psycho-social well-being, focusing on how differential access to early diagnosis impacted the trajectory of the disease and treatment options. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews and gathered online stories from 97 participants. A narrative and thematic analysis was used to integrate the dataset producing a multi-dimensional view. Results: A narrative plot showing how events unfolded over time was identified for each participant. Two common plots were identified: Plot 1 focused around those participants who received a prompt diagnosis and were treated within 12 months of diagnosis (n = 22) and Plot 2 focused around those who experienced a late/delayed diagnosis (mean = 8 years; range = 12–364 months) (n = 75) and thus delayed treatment. Participants in Plot 2 became more debilitated over time and experienced chronic hip pain for a prolonged period before an accurate diagnosis and/or intervention was made. It was clear from the narratives when pain persists over time, participants’ quality of life and psycho-social well-being were affected. Conclusions: Developmental dysplasia of the hip is an under-recognised condition; more research is needed to develop a clear clinical picture that can be used to alert frontline health professionals to the potential for developmental dysplasia of the hip so that they can promptly diagnose patients and refer them to specialist centres. Patients can also experience a profound impact on their quality of life and psycho-social well-being. Patients actively seek information from support groups about all aspects of their condition. Further research is required to determine the long-term impact of developmental dysplasia of the hip to develop evidence-based information for clinicians and patients.

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Economic Expectations of Young Adults

Socius Sociological Research for a Dynamic World ◽

10.1177/2378023118795953 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 237802311879595 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nina Bandelj ◽

Yader R. Lanuza

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Social Relations ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Panel Study ◽

Well Being ◽

Moral Worth ◽

Socioeconomic Background ◽

Economic Expectations ◽

Economic Future ◽

The Impact

In uncertain economic times, who are those young adults that show positive expectations about their economic future? And who are those who worry? Based on previous stratification research and extending economic sociology insights into the realm of young people’s economic expectations, we focus on the impact of family class background and a sense of current meaningful community relations on young adults’ general and job-specific economic expectations. Analysis of Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) data reveals that a sense of community belonging has a robust and positive impact on economic optimism of young adults, but the role of family socioeconomic background is weaker. We conclude that imagining one’s economic future is less about realistic calculation determined by early structural conditions but more about identity work of young people who assert their moral worth in how they imagine their economic lives and manage uncertainty and well-being in ongoing social relations.

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The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Subjective Well-Being among Homeless Young Adults

Health & Social Work ◽

10.1093/hsw/hlu020 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 172-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

A. N. Barczyk ◽

S. J. Thompson ◽

L. Rew

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Homeless Young Adults ◽

The Impact

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The impact of adolescent stuttering and other speech problems on psychological well-being in adulthood: evidence from a birth cohort study

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders ◽

10.1111/1460-6984.12021 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 458-468 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Jan McAllister ◽

Jacqueline Collier ◽

Lee Shepstone

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Well Being ◽

Birth Cohort Study ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

The Impact

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Gratitude and Forgiveness as Predictors of Subjective Well-Being Among Young Adults in Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research ◽

10.33824/pjpr.2020.35.4.39 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 725-738

Author(s):

Hudaa Hermaen ◽

Zainab Hussain Bhutto

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Explanatory Power ◽

Well Being ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Extensive Study ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Positive Relation ◽

The Impact

The present study was aimed to explore the impact of gratitude and forgiveness in predicting subjective well-being in young adults. The sample for the study included 300 participants between the ages of 18 and 24 years who were conveniently selected from a university in Karachi city. Gratitude Questionnaire (McCullough et al., 2002), Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Thompson et al., 2005) and Flourishing Scale (Diener et al., 2010) were used as the measures to collect data. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed gratitude to be nonsignificant predictor of subjective well-being, whereas, forgiveness was found to be a significant predictor of subjective well-being . Further, weak positive relation of gratitude with subjective well-being (r = .14), and forgiveness with subjective well-being (r = .34) has been found. However, the explanatory power of this model was revealed to be significant (R2 = .12), suggesting that the variables share an important association which needs further extensive study. This study implies that forgiveness and gratitude may be effectively used in psychotherapy and substantially integrated in general counselling for young adult clients.

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ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL IMPACT OF ACNE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF RAWALPINDI

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v71i4.3906 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (4) ◽

pp. 1171-74

Author(s):

Zubaida Rashid ◽

Syed Fawad Mashhadi ◽

Imtenan Sharif ◽

Syeda Urooj Zaidi ◽

Saira Maroof ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Young Adults ◽

Social Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Self Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Objective: To assess the psychosocial impact of acne and to evaluate the quality of life in relation to severity of symptoms among young adults. Study Design: Cross-sectional – analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Outpatient Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, from Sep 2018 to Feb 2019. Methodology: We included 300 individuals visiting the hospital and their quality of life was assessed using Acne quality of life Index questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS-23. Results: Total scores were calculated for three domains of Quality of life in patients with Acne i.e. Self-perception, Emotional well-being and Social life. Out of these three domains, Social Life was most affected by acne (mean score 15.61 ± 7.37out of a total of 30) and Self-Perception was seen to be least affected (mean score 16.90 ± 8.20). There was a strong positive co-relation between the increasing severity of symptoms and impact on Self Perception (r=-0.58, p<0.01), between severity and Impact on Social life (r=-0.581, p<0.01) and between severity of symptoms and Impact on emotional well-being of the patients (r=-0.551, p<0.01). A significant difference was seen between the two genders with reference to the impact on “Social Life”, the meanscore for Males being 13.96 ± 7.55 while that for Females being 17.29 ± 6.81 (p<0.01). Conclusion: Acne has significant impact on the quality of life of patients treated by primary care physicians. The severity of symptoms had strong positive correlation with self-perception, social and emotional domains.

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Identifying frail populations for disease risk prediction and intervention planning in the Covid-19 era: a focus on social isolation and psychosocial vulnerability

10.31234/osf.io/fpvkr ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chiara Cerami ◽

Marco Canevelli ◽

Gaia Santi ◽

Caterina Galandra ◽

Alessandra Dodich ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Young Adults ◽

Health Status ◽

General Population ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Social Vulnerability ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Well Being ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

The Impact

Background: The early identification of fragile populations in the Covid-19 era would help governments to allocate resources and plan strategies to contain consequences of the pandemic. Beyond frailty, social vulnerability to environmental stressors, such as the social distancing enforced to reduce the SARS-CoV2 contagion, can modify long-term disease risk and induce health status changes in the general population. Methods: We assessed frailty and social vulnerability indices in 1258 Italian residents during the lockdown phase (March 14-31, 2020) via an on-line survey. We compared indices taking into account age categories (young, middle, older adults and elders) and gender. Results: While frailty showed a linear increase with age and was greater in females than in males, social vulnerability was higher in young adults and elders compared to middle aged and older adults, and in males than females. Both frailty and social vulnerability contributed in explaining the individual perception of the impact of Covid-19 emergency on health, which was further modulated by proactive attitudes/behaviors and social isolation.Conclusions: Social isolation and loneliness following the Covid-19 outbreak may exert dramatic psychosocial effects in the general population. The early detection of vulnerable categories, at risk to become ill and develop long-lasting health status changes, would help in the next future to prevent consequences on general well-being by allocating resources to targeted interventions managing psychosocial distress and increasing young adults and elderly resilience towards the post-Covid-19 crisis.

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Are Immigrants Scapegoats? The Reciprocal Relationships Between Subjective Well-Being, Political Distrust, and Anti-immigrant Attitudes in Young Adulthood

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/00332941211065951 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 003329412110659

Author(s):

Liliia Korol ◽

Alexander W. Fietzer ◽

Pieter Bevelander ◽

Ihor Pasichnyk

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Attitudes Toward Immigrants ◽

Reciprocal Relationships ◽

Political Distrust ◽

Native Youth ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Important Basis

This study examined the impact of native youth’s subjective well-being on exclusionary attitudes toward immigrants, seeking to understand the relationship between subjective well-being, political distrust, and anti-immigrant attitudes over time. Using longitudinal data, we followed three cohorts of native young adults ( N = 1352; Mage = 22.72, SD = 3.1) in Sweden over a period of 2 years. The results showed that subjective well-being did not predict an increase in anti-immigrant attitudes among native youth, but anti-immigrant attitudes had a significant impact on subjective well-being. The data also found bidirectional and mutually reinforcing relationships between subjective well-being and political distrust, and between political distrust and anti-immigrant attitudes. These results highlight that improving young adults’ subjective well-being represents an important basis for preventing the development of political distrust, which in turn could reduce native youth’s susceptibility to adopt hostile attitudes toward immigrants.

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