scholarly journals The Daily Challenges of Caring for Grandchildren: A Daily Analysis of Emotional and Physical Reactivity to Stressors

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 962-962
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hahn Rickenbach ◽  
Janelle Fassi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Daily Stressors ◽  
Positive Events ◽  
Levels Of Care ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Grandparent Caregivers ◽  
Custodial Care ◽  
Dual Income ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Grandparents are increasingly providing extensive and custodial care for their grandchildren. Many factors have contributed to a societal rise in caregiving among grandparents, including addiction, incarceration, dual-income families, and the cost of childcare. Past work has highlighted positive effects of grandparenting (e.g. reduced dementia risk); however, research is limited that examines the day to day challenges grandparent caregivers experience. The goal of this research was to examine daily experiences of stressors, positive events, physical symptoms, and daily mood of grandparent caregivers. Participants (n=18 grandparent caregivers) filled out a diary survey for five consecutive days that measured daily stressors and positive events. A total of 90 diaries were completed. Stressors were reported on 97.6% of days. Multilevel analysis examining emotional and physical reactivity to daily events showed that, controlling for age and gender, on days when participants reported more stressors than average, they reported higher negative affect (p=.019), lower positive affect (p=.003) and more physical symptoms (p=.002). Positive events were not significantly associated with daily mood or daily physical symptoms. Overall, the findings supported the hypothesis that grandparent caregivers experience emotional and physical reactivity to the daily challenges they experience. Future research should examine resources and supports to reduce the impact of daily stressors, as well as the particular challenges among underrepresented groups, particularly Black and Latino grandparents, who provide disproportionate levels of care for their grandchildren. The current study highlights the potential vulnerability and daily needs for support among grandparents who provide regular and custodial care for their grandchildren.

The Effects of Technology Supports on Community Grocery Shopping Skills for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 016264342198997
Author(s):  
Sojung Jung ◽  
Ciara Ousley ◽  
David McNaughton ◽  
Pamela Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Analytic Review ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

In this meta-analytic review, we investigated the effects of technology supports on the acquisition of shopping skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) between the ages of 5 and 24. Nineteen single-case experimental research studies, presented in 15 research articles, met the current study’s inclusion criteria and the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards. An analysis of potential moderators was conducted, and we calculated effect sizes using Tau-U to examine the impact of age, diagnosis, and type of technology on the reported outcomes for the 56 participants. The results from the included studies provide evidence that a wide range of technology interventions had a positive impact on shopping performance. These positive effects were seen for individuals across a wide range of ages and disability types, and for a wide variety of shopping skills. The strongest effect sizes were observed for technologies that provided visual supports rather than just auditory support. We provide an interpretation of the findings, implications of the results, and recommended areas for future research.

scholarly journals HOW GREEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP INFLUENCES SUSTAINABILITY? MEDIATING EFFECTS OF GREEN CREATIVITY AND GREEN PROCUREMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Kumar Shah ◽  
Yu Jintian ◽  
Dinesh Sukamani ◽  
Manita Kusi
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Project Team Member ◽  
The Impact

Research on environment management in construction industry is as topic of debate globally. Thus, this study examined how green transformational leadership played for green building sustainability via green creativity and green procurement. We developed an assimilated research model to examine the impact of green transformational leadership, green creativity and green procurement on sustainability in construction industry by accessing resources-based view theory and componential theory of creativity. The sample included from 305 project team member of construction firm in Nepal. Structural equation model (SEM) using SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 24.0 have been applied to find empirical results. The results revealed direct positive effects of green transformational leadership, green creativity and green procurement on sustainability. Green transformational leadership also appeared as predictor of green creativity and green procurement. Moreover, green creativity and green procurement found partial mediators of the relationship between green transformational leadership and sustainability in construction industry. Discussed future research direction along with theoretical implication and practical implication for environment policymakers and researcher attentive in promoting sustainability in construction industry.

scholarly journals An exploratory non-randomized study of a 3-month electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) intervention with people accessing a homeless supported temporary accommodation service (STA) in Ireland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Scheibein ◽  
Kevin McGirr ◽  
Andy Morrison ◽  
Warren Roche ◽  
John Stephen Gary Wells
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Nicotine Delivery ◽  
Temporary Accommodation

Abstract Background Smoking is endemic amongst people accessing homeless services, and they are disproportionately affected by smoking-related diseases. This paper reports on the results of a 3-month small scale intervention which explored the efficacy, challenges and opportunities of using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to support cessation of tobacco smoking with people accessing an Irish supported temporary accommodation (STA) homeless service. It considers the results of this intervention with reference to the balance of harms between the use of vaping to support smoking cessation and continued smoking. Methods Twenty-three participants were recruited. Demographic data, carbon monoxide (CO) measurements, homelessness status and smoking history were recorded. Participants were given an ENDS device and two 10-ml bottles containing e-liquid available in several flavours and at several strengths. Participants could pick up new bottles on a weekly basis. At weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12, the Fagerström Test and Mood and Physical Symptoms Scale (MPSS) were administered. Results Over 75% of the residents in the participating hostel were recruited (23/30). However, there was a substantial loss to follow-up (n = 14) as a result of data protection issues, the transient nature of the population of interest and non-compliance with the intervention. Self-reported reductions in cigarette consumption were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.001). However, reductions in carbon monoxide measurements were not statistically significant. Decreases in Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test were statistically significant (p = 0.001), but decreases in MPSS “urge to smoke” and “strength of urges” composite scores were not. Reported side effects included coughing, runny nose, bleeding nose, slight sweating, dizziness, increased phlegm and a burning sensation at the back of the throat. Barriers to engagement were peer norms, vaping restrictions in accommodation and adverse life events. Positive effects reported included increased energy, less coughing, better breathing and financial benefits. An improvement in the domain “poor concentration” was also found to be statistically significant (p = 0.040). Conclusion ENDS-based interventions may be effective with this population. Future research should aim to improve follow-up, consider including behavioural components and monitor health effects in relation to ongoing concerns around risks and the balance of harms. Trial registration Registered retrospectively ISRCTN14767579

The Health Effects of Worksite HIV/AIDS Interventions: A Review of the Research Literature

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark G. Wilson ◽  
Cynthia Jorgensen ◽  
Galen Cole
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Search Methods ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Introductory Article ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Purpose. To examine the individual and organizational health effects of HIV/AIDS interventions conducted at the worksite. Search Methods. This review is part of a series of reviews that used search methods described in an introductory article. To supplement these methods, HIV/AIDS-specific periodicals were searched to include journals that might not be incorporated in the computerized databases. Twelve of the 20 articles identified through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our own subsequent searches met the criteria and were included in this review. Findings. Ten of the 12 studies reviewed reported positive effects of employee education programs on knowledge or attitudes. Nine of the studies involved health care workers or employees with potential occupational exposure to HIV, and nine lacked a comparison or control group. None of the studies however, examined the effects of policies, manager training, or family education on the organization or person. Conclusions. Methodologic weaknesses in many of the studies reviewed, coupled with the small number of studies, led us to conclude that the research literature on worksite HIV/AIDS interventions is weak. Impact is, however, plausible. Future research should be directed toward developing valid measures of key variables, controlling for confounding factors, and ultimately examining the impact of organizational factors.

scholarly journals Knowledge Sharing Among Healthcare Practitioners: Identifying the Psychological and Motivational Facilitating Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Ying Wu ◽  
Wei-Tsong Wang ◽  
Ming-Hsuan Hsiao
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Psychological Ownership ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
The Impact

There exists a lack of an understanding of how to facilitate knowledge sharing (KS) behaviors in healthcare organizations. This study is among the first to specifically address this issue through synthesizing psychological ownership (PO), self-determination theory, and psychological empowerment (PE) theory. This study developed a research model that described the impact of the psychological and motivational facilitating factors, including autonomous motivation, user PE, and PO on knowledge sharing intention (KSI) and knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). Data collected from 343 healthcare professionals were analyzed using the technique of partial least squares (PLS) to validate the research model. The results indicated that user PE, organization-based PO, and autonomous motivation all had significant direct/indirect positive effects on KSI and KSB as we hypothesized. Surprisingly, knowledge-based PO had a significant positive effect on KSI, which contradicted our original hypothesis. The implications for theory and for practice, limitations, and future research directions are discussed accordingly.

Advergaming and healthy eating involvement

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Cicchirillo ◽  
Amanda Mabry
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Manipulation Check ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Likelihood Model ◽  
Brand Integration ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how healthy eating involvement (HEI) impacts the evaluations of branded food advergames. Design/methodology/approach – This paper invokes the elaboration likelihood model and reactance theory to explain the effects of different levels of brand integration within a food advergame on individuals with different reported levels of HEI. Undergraduate students were assigned (non-random) to play one of three different advergames with varying levels of brand integration. Furthermore, participant’s health involvement was measured and incorporated as a moderating variable on brand and advergame attitudes. Regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Findings – The results showed significant interaction effects between HEI levels and level of brand advergame integration. Individuals with higher levels of HEI showed more negative attitudes toward the brand and game when integration was high. However, lower levels of brand advergame integration resulted in positive effects among lower HEI individuals. Research limitations/implications – Limitations of this research are that gamer experience was not measured prior to game play. Also, that no control of advergame playing time was conducted. However, a manipulation check was conducted. Future research should examine the impact of healthy advergames on individual’s reactions and information processing. Practical implications – Editors and creators of advergames must be more aware of the impact that branded items have within a gaming situation. Individuals may not always positively evaluate the brand integrated within a fun online environment. Furthermore, better consumer targeting will likely lead to higher message acceptance based upon individuals levels of self-congruency with that message. Originality/value – This study provides needed examination of contextual and individual level variables in responses to advergaming content.

scholarly journals An Empirical Investigation of Knowledge Management Strategy and Information Technology Strategy on Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Chih-Hsiung Chang ◽  
Yang-Ching Yen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Km Strategy ◽  
Positive Direct ◽  
The Impact

Recently, a great number of theoretical frameworks have been proposed to develop the linkages between knowledge management (KM) and organizational strategy. While there has been much theorizing and case study in the area, validated research models integrating KM strategy and information technology (IT) strategy for empirical testing of these theories have been scarce. It is thought that the rapid progress of IT has been provided a good solution to support KM practices. Choosing the proper ITs to fit with different KM strategies is critical for organizations. Effective KM activities require employing KM strategies, as well as IT, appropriately. That is, as long as the KM strategy has been determined within an organization, the IT strategy must be followed. In this present research, we try to develop and examine a research model for explaining the relationships between KM strategy, IT strategy, and their effects on performance. Empirical data for hypotheses testing are collected from top-ranked companies in Taiwan; yielding 161 valid samples. The findings showed that KM strategy has a positive direct effect upon IT strategy; KM strategy and IT strategy have significant positive effects upon KM performance and IT performance respectively, and then collectively, have the impact upon business performance. Finally, from the empirical data analysis, meaningful findings and conclusions are derived, and suggestions for future research are proposed and discussed.

scholarly journals Efectos de la actividad física sobre las funciones ejecutivas en una muestra de adolescentes

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Martín-Martínez ◽  
Luis J. Chirosa ◽  
Rafael E. Reigal ◽  
Antonio Hernández-Mendo ◽  
Rocío Juárez-Ruiz de Mier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Trail Making Test ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Trail Making ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of a physical activity program, eight-week and based on small sided games, on some variables associated to executive function construct. The participants in the study were 54 adolescents, who were physically inactive, from the city of Priego (Córdoba, Spain), whose age ranged between 15 and 16 years old (<em>M</em>=15.35; <em>SD=</em> .48). The study was based on a quasi-experimental pre-post design with two randomized groups, control and experimental. The instruments used to evaluate the cognitive skills were Digits and Letters and Numbers tests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV), the Trail Making Test (A and B) and the Stroop Test. It was realized an analysis of the mixed variance 2x2 to determine the effects of the treatment. Results showed positive effects of the physical activity program in subtest of WISC-IV and Trail Making Test B, although the effect size was weak. It is proposed to increase the time of intervention and apply different treatments to observe the impact of type of activity for future research

scholarly journals Morpho-Physiological Responses and Secondary Metabolites Modulation by Preharvest Factors of Three Hydroponically Grown Genovese Basil Cultivars

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Ciriello ◽  
Luigi Formisano ◽  
Christophe El-Nakhel ◽  
Giandomenico Corrado ◽  
Antonio Pannico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Floating Raft ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
The Impact

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an economically important leafy vegetable especially in Mediterranean countries. In Italian gastronomy, the large elliptical leaves of the Genovese type are mostly used for the well-known pesto sauce, and almost all (&gt;90%) professional production is for the food industry. The growing demand for fresh leaves with standardized technological and sensory characteristics has prompted basil producers to adopt advanced cultivation methods such as the floating raft system (FRS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the productive, qualitative, and physiological performance of three Genovese basil cultivars (“Aroma 2,” “Eleonora,” and “Italiano Classico”) in two successive harvests and at two densities (159 and 317 plants m–2). Caffeic, chicoric, rosmarinic, and ferulic acid were determined through the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system, whereas the extraction and quantification of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were performed by solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer (GC/MS). “Aroma 2” showed the highest fresh yield and photosynthetic rate together with the lowest nitrate content. For all the tested cultivars, the higher density, while reducing the number of leaves per plant, resulted in higher fresh and dry production per unit area, without altering the aroma profile. Successive harvests resulted in a significant increase in both the yield (37.5%) and the total phenolic acids (75.1%) and favored Eucalyptol and 1-octen-3-ol accumulation (+25.9 and +15.1%, respectively). The here presented comprehensive and multifactorial assessment of the productive and qualitative response of basil provides evidence of the positive effects (from biomass to specialized metabolites) that can be obtained from the management of the pre-harvest factors in soilless cultivation. In addition, it also highlights the role and constraints of the genetic factor in the observed response. We also discuss the implications of our work considering the impact for the food processing industry. Future research may explore the phenolic acids accumulation as a possible fortification means to extend the pesto sauce shelf life, reducing the need of added antioxidants and thermal processing.

scholarly journals Environmental impact of Aposelemis dam and tunnel water supply project in NE Crete, Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Chrysanthi Vogiatzi ◽  
Constantinos Loupasakis
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Water Drainage ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

The current investigation concerns the impact observed at natural and human environment, due to the implementation of the Aposelemis water supply project, as additional aqueduct of Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos cities, as well as other important tourist areas, in NE Crete, Greece. Aposelemis project is differentiated from standard water supply dam projects, through a special component of an underground tunnel that diverts uphill surface water from Lasithi Plateau into the reservoir. The study concerns the first years of project’s operation, and focuses at four affected areas, namely the Lasithi Plateau upland area, dam’s region, river estuary and water supplied cities. The investigation was based on various site visits, while a significant aspect involves local stakeholders’ observation, opinion and perception on the environmental impact of the project in everyday life, through four detailed questionnaires posed to the affected areas’ population. The recorded consequences were characterized as positive or negative and evaluated according to their size and importance, estimated for the current period and also for the future. Among the main positive effects are urban areas’ drinking water supply and improved upland plateau’s flood water drainage, while among the negative consequences appear multiple water resources’ impacts and feelings of downstream lakeside residents. The investigation indicates the initial environmental impact and sets the basis for further future research towards sustainability.

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