scholarly journals Family Caregiver Health in a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1013-1013
Author(s):  
Kimberly Cassie
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Older Americans ◽  
Caregiver Health ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Exploratory Survey

Abstract Each year family caregivers provide care and services worth billions of dollars to support the needs of older Americans. Their support is invaluable to keep individuals in the community for as long as possible and to allow individuals to attain and maintain their highest practicable level of well-being. But what impact does caregiving have on one’s health? Does caregiver health decline with the assumption of caregiving duties? Did caregiver health change during the pandemic? If so, how and what factors are associated with declines in caregiver health? To answer these questions, an exploratory survey was conducted among a convenience sample of 195 family caregiver. Almost a third of those sampled reported excellent or very good health, while 44% reported good health, and almost a quarter reported poor or fair health. Forty-eight percent reported their health had declined since they assumed caregiving duties and 29% reported their health had declined during the pandemic. Employed caregivers and those experiencing less depression/anxiety reported better health. Those experiencing a decline in health with caregiving were more likely to be female, not employed, experienced more stress and more depression/anxiety. Those experiencing a decline in health during the pandemic reported less spirituality, greater attachment related avoidance, and greater depression/anxiety. Findings from this research can be used to inform future research on the effect of the pandemic on family caregiving and to plan interventions to protect caregiver health as they provide vital services to maintain individuals in the community for as long as possible.

Correlates of the positive psychological byproducts of cancer: Role of family caregivers and informational support

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 693-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Litzelman ◽  
Danielle Blanch-Hartigan ◽  
Chun Cheih Lin ◽  
Xuesong Han
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Threatening Illness ◽  
Independent Association

ABSTRACTObjective:Experiencing a life-threatening illness such as cancer can elicit both negative (e.g., distress) and positive (e.g., growth) psychological responses. The present study sought to determine the correlates of four positive psychological byproducts in cancer survivors: becoming a stronger person, coping better with life's challenges, making positive changes in life, and adopting healthier habits.Method:Data for this cross-sectional study were taken from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS) Experiences with Cancer Survivorship Supplement (Yabroff et al., 2012). Cancer survivors (N = 785) reported their sociodemographic and cancer-related characteristics. Descriptive statistics were utilized to summarize cancer survivor characteristics, including demographic factors, cancer factors, and stressors and resources related to cancer. Multivariable logistic regressions were employed to assess the independent association of the stressors and resources with each psychological response, controlling for covariates. All analyses were weighted to account for the complex sampling design of the MEPS.Results:In multivariable analyses, those with a family caregiver were 50% more likely to report better coping with challenges, and around 70% were more likely to report making positive changes in life or adopting healthier habits because of their cancer. Receiving informational support from healthcare providers was also consistently associated with positive byproducts (odds ratios ranging from 1.6 to 2.0). Few of the stressors were associated with positive byproducts: having insurance problems due to cancer was positively associated with becoming a stronger person, and work limitations were associated with making positive changes in life; those who reported high perceived chances of recurrence were less likely to report becoming a stronger person.Significance of Results:Having a family caregiver and receiving detailed informational support from healthcare providers were associated with reporting positive experiences with cancer. The hypotheses and future research stimulated by these findings may improve our understanding of the process by which positive byproducts develop and may ultimately help improve psychological well-being among cancer survivors.

Developing an Instrument to Measure the Social Impact of Sport: Social Capital, Collective Identities, Health Literacy, Well-Being and Human Capital

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Pil Lee ◽  
T. Bettina Cornwell ◽  
Kathy Babiak
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Corporate Sponsorship ◽  
Collective Identities ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

The objective of this study is to develop an instrument to measure the social impact of sport. While there is a rich literature suggesting and measuring the ways in which sport contributes to society, no broad, encompassing scale has been developed. A measure of this type is useful if sport initiatives are to gain social, political and financial support, especially in the form of corporate sponsorship. The proposed “Social Impact of Sport Scale” includes the dimensions of social capital, collective identities, health literacy, well-being and human capital. In addition to development of a detailed 75 item composite scale stemming largely from past measurement, a shorter set of global measures is also examined. A convenience sample of university students is used in scale development as well as a partial test of the scale in context. Results find support for the detailed scale and for the short global measure instrument. In addition, the partial test of the scale in a context of sport experience relevant to students is reported. The value of the scale in use and areas of future research are discussed.

scholarly journals HARNESSING THE POWER OF NETWORKS: PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S539-S539
Author(s):  
Heather Young
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract This paper will address social and professional networks that support family caregivers who are providing care to older adults. Family caregiving is commonly a long-term commitment that can include functional, health care, social, financial and emotional support. This role can have a major impact on the health, well-being and economic security of the family caregiver, particularly for those who are socially isolated. This paper will highlight the nature of caregiving demands on individuals and families, particularly those providing intense and complex care, with a focus on cultural diversity. Health care professionals encounter family caregivers during routine care and at times of crisis and have an opportunity to enhance support and preparation. This paper will discuss effective community-level and health system partnerships and strategies that promote health and well-being for family caregivers, examine the potential for scaling these approaches, and suggest priorities for education, practice and future research.

A closer look into the materialism construct: the antecedents and consequences of materialism and its three facets

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigal Segev ◽  
Aviv Shoham ◽  
Yossi Gavish
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Personal Consequences ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

Purpose – This study aims to unbundle the materialism construct into its three facets – centrality, success and happiness – to provide a fine-grained model that delineates the relationship between some of its antecedents (i.e. depression, anxiety, self esteem and affect) and consequences (life satisfaction, innovativeness, time spent shopping and environmentalism). Design/methodology/approach – Using a convenience sample of 568 adult consumers, this study tests a model in which a set of psychological variables serve as antecedents of materialism and its three facets, which in turn affect a set of cognitive, psychological and behavioral consequences. Findings – Results indicate that specific facets have more weight than others, depending on the nature of the needs individuals seek to fulfill through possessions, or their resulting behaviors and cognitions. Results validate the view of materialism as a coping mechanism, but also show that the consequences of materialism can be both positive and negative depending on their underlying facet. Research limitations/implications – This study used a convenience sample, which might affect the generalizability of its findings. The materialism centrality subscale showed a lower than desirable level of reliability. Future research might consider using the longer, 6-item version of this sub-scale. Practical implications – This study helps marketers identify the circumstances under which materialism can lead to negative or positive consequences. Marketers should be careful when designing messages that make unrealistically strong associations between consumption and happiness, positive emotions, self-worth and satisfaction with life. Social implications – The negative social and personal consequences of materialism call for the formulation of policies designed to reduce them, and marketers’ responsibility to consumers’ well-being, especially among potentially vulnerable segments of the population. Originality/value – This study provides an in-depth analysis of the materialism construct, its antecedents and outcomes. It advances our understanding of how materialism works by examining each facet separately and how it is related to the various psychological antecedents and consumer behavior outcomes.

scholarly journals How the loss of forest fauna undermines the achievement of the SDGs

AMBIO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torsten Krause ◽  
Andrew Tilker
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Zero Hunger ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Development Practice

AbstractThe human-driven loss of biodiversity has numerous ecological, social, and economic impacts at the local and global levels, threatening important ecological functions and jeopardizing human well-being. In this perspective, we present an overview of how tropical defaunation—defined as the disappearance of fauna as a result of anthropogenic drivers such as hunting and habitat alteration in tropical forest ecosystems—is interlinked with four selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We discuss tropical defaunation related to nutrition and zero hunger (SDG 2), good health and well-being (SDG 3), climate action (SDG 13), and life on land (SDG 15). We propose a range of options on how to study defaunation in future research and how to address the ongoing tropical defaunation crisis, including but not limited to recent insights from policy, conservation management, and development practice.

scholarly journals Der Zusammenhang von positivem und negativem Interaktionsverhalten in der Partnerschaft mit Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Fridtjof W. Nussbeck ◽  
Peter Hilpert ◽  
Guy Bodenmann
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Coping ◽  
Positive Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Interaction ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Interaction Behavior

In this study, we focus on self-reported negative and positive interaction behavior and their relationship with one’s own relationship satisfaction and intention to separate, controlling for perceived stress, well-being and satisfaction with life. Our aim is to analyze if negative or positive interaction behavior is more predictive for relationship satisfaction and intention to separate. For this purpose, we examined N = 2,583 married participants. Results indicate that negative and positive behaviors predict relationship satisfaction and intention to separate beyond the prediction by control variables. Comparing two forms of positive behavior (1. dyadic coping, 2. positive interaction behavior), dyadic coping was a better predictor of relationship satisfaction than positive interaction behavior. In sum, results show the importance of positive behavior for relationship quality in a convenience sample of married subjects. Implications for counseling, therapy, and future research are discussed. Zusammenfassung In dieser Studie wird der Zusammenhang von selbsteingeschätztem negativem und positivem Interaktionsverhalten mit der eigenen Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten unter Kontrolle der Einflüsse von erlebtem Stress, allgemeinem Wohlbefinden und Lebenszufriedenheit analysiert. Hauptziel ist die Prüfung der Frage, ob negatives oder positives Interaktionsverhalten prädiktiver für die Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und die Trennungsabsichten ist. Dazu wurden N = 2‘583 verheiratete Personen zu ihrer Partnerschaft befragt. Die Resultate zeigen, dass selbsteingeschätztes eigenes negatives und positives Verhalten wie erwartet über die Kontrollvariablen hinaus mit Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten zusammenhängt. Beim Vergleich der beiden untersuchten Bestandteile des positiven Verhaltens (1. dyadisches Coping; 2. positives Interaktionsverhalten) weist das dyadische Coping stärkere Effekte auf die Partnerschaftszufriedenheit auf, als positives Interaktionsverhalten. Insgesamt belegen die Ergebnisse die Bedeutung des positiven Verhaltens in klinisch unauffälligen Partnerschaftsbeziehungen. Implikationen für die Beratung, Psychotherapie und zukünftige Forschung werden diskutiert.

scholarly journals Kesejahteraan Spiritual Keluarga Pasien Stroke dan Kaitannya dengan Depresi

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Muhamad Zulfatul A’la ◽  
Komarudin Komarudin ◽  
Defi Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Depression Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

<p>Stroke is a one of major problem in palliative care. Spiritual and depression assessment of the family is an important element in the process of palliative care for stroke survivors. The purpose of this study was to know the description of the spiritual well-being among stroke family caregiver family and its relationship with depression. This study used cross-sectional design. Spiritual well-being scale (SWBS) was used to see the spiritual well-being of the family and the Center for Epidemiologycal Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to measure depression and was filled in by 44 Stroke families. The results of the study reported that the spiritual well-being of stroke family caregiver was in the high category and depression in the medium category. There was a relationship between the spiritual well-being of the family and depression in stroke patients (p=0.000). This study suggest a comprehensive assessment of the spiritual well-being and depression in stroke family and the need for future research about family interventions to decrease depression and increase spiritual well-being.</p>

scholarly journals Predicting Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in Colombian Adolescents: The Role of Emotion Regulation, Proactive Coping, and Prosocial Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Karen Ripoll ◽  
Sonia Carrillo ◽  
Yvonne Gómez ◽  
Johny Villada ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Proactive Coping ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Predictive Variables

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between positive competences, such as emotion regulation, proactive coping and prosocial behavior, and Colombian adolescents' perception of their well-being and life satisfaction. Through a convenience sample, 930 7th and 9th grade adolescents attending 11 public and private schools in 2 main cities of Colombia answered to a set of scales that evaluate proactive coping, emotion regulation, prosocial behavior, perceived life satisfaction and well-being. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to evaluate models for adolescents' well-being and life satisfaction, with the positive competences taken as predictive variables. The model that showed the best fit and accounted for the greatest amount of variance in adolescents' well-being and life satisfaction included 2 dimensions of proactive coping (positive and social), emotion regulation and prosocial behavior. Recommendations for future research and the development of intervention programs to promote adolescents' well-being are presented.

Job Demands–Resources and Flourishing: Exploring Workplace Bullying as a Potential Mediator

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 1316-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elzabé Nel ◽  
Melinde Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Potential Mediator ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
The Relationship

Flourishing in the workplace can bring about various positive outcomes for individual and organizational well-being. This study explored the interactional effect of workplace bullying on the relationship between job demands–resources and flourishing. A convenience sample of 1102 employees was selected, and these employees completed an online survey that explored this relationship. Mediation analysis revealed that low job demands were linked to lower levels of workplace bullying, which in turn correlated with higher levels of flourishing. Workplace bullying partially mediated the job demands–flourishing relationship, but not the job resources–flourishing relation. The results were interpreted based on the job demands–resources theory, followed by recommendations for practice and future research.

Understanding lockdown experience and its relationship with psychological well-being in young married adults: an exploratory study during nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1123-1134
Author(s):  
Prashasti Tripathi ◽  
Dr. Vibhuti Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Since its outbreak in December, 2019, the novel coronavirus has wreaked a havoc across the world. Stringent measures such as lockdown and self-isolation were imposed in various nations to curb the transmission of the life-threatening virus. India had been under a complete lockdown from 25th March, 2020 to 3rd May,2020, compelling its citizens to stay indoors for an unprecedented amount of time. The ‘stay at home orders’ had serious implications on the mental health of the people. In light of the on-going pandemic, the current study aims to understand the lockdown experience of young married adults and its relationship with their psychological well-being. Also, with a spike in the digital habits of young adults during the Covid-19 lockdown, we intended to explore the impact of technology on the psychological well-being of its users. A convenience sample of 140 married, young adults (20 to 40 years old), staying with their partners in different parts of the country, was selected for the study. A single administration of WHO QOL BREF and self-constructed Lockdown Experience Scale was carried out. A separate list of technology usage items was also presented to the participants. Due to lockdown, the questionnaires were administered through Google forms. Results indicate that Lockdown Experience (Quality of Partner Relationship, sharing of household responsibilities, Personal Space) correlated significantly with Psychological Well Being as well as with Technology Use. Implications and suggestions for future research have been given.

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