scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF RETIREMENT ON VOLUNTEERING FREQUENCY: EVIDENCE FROM A NEW PANEL STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S129-S129
Author(s):  
Olga Grunwald ◽  
Marleen Damman ◽  
Kène Henkens
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Transition ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Change Models ◽  
Educational Groups ◽  
The Impact

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Retirement is a major life transition. People gain a considerable amount of free time, but also loose the benefits from work. Volunteering has been identified as a gratifying way to fill that time and to compensate some retirement-related losses, but is stratified by educational level. Research on how retirement changes volunteering behavior, particularly among different educational groups, is scarce. This study aims to fill this gap. Based on role theory, we hypothesize that the transition into retirement expands levels of volunteering, and that this effect will be relatively strong for the higher educated. METHODS: We use two-wave panel data that were collected in 2015 and 2018 among 5,312 Dutch individuals who were aged 60-65 and employed at baseline. Around half has retired at follow-up (N=2,618). RESULTS: Descriptive findings show that the share of frequent volunteers (i.e., at least once a week) was around 18% at baseline. At follow-up, the share of frequent volunteers rose to 36% among those who retired, but did not change among those who remained employed. Conditional change models show that transitioning into retirement significantly increases volunteering frequency, when controlling for demographic factors and individual resources. As hypothesized, the effect of retirement is relatively strong for the higher educated. DISCUSSION: To deal with the life changes upon retirement, volunteering appears to be an often-used strategy, in particular among the higher educated. Whether this is motivated by work role loss (compensation), or reflects having more time to ‘do good’ (opportunity) is an important question for future research.

scholarly journals The Differential Impact of Retirement on Informal Caregiving, Volunteering, and Grandparenting: Results of a Three-Year Panel Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Grünwald ◽  
Marleen Damman ◽  
Kène Henkens
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Informal Caregiving ◽  
Paid Work ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Change Models ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Conditional Change Models ◽  
Analyze Data

Abstract Objectives Research on retirees’ engagement in informal caregiving, formal volunteering, and grandparenting often views retirement as a permanent exit from the workforce. Retirement processes are, however, increasingly diverse: some retire fully while others remain in paid work after retirement from a career job. A relevant but understudied question is how these different retirement processes relate to changes in engagement in unpaid productive activities. Building on role theory, we hypothesize that full and working retirees face different consequences of retirement and, therefore, differ in engagement in unpaid productive activities. Methods We analyze data that were collected in 2015 and 2018 among 4,882 Dutch individuals aged 60-65 and employed at baseline. Around half had fully retired at follow-up and ten percent worked after their retirement. At follow-up, more respondents are regularly volunteering (from 17% to 27%) and grandparenting (from 39% to 53%) than at baseline, while caregiving remains rather stable (from 33% to 30%). Results Conditional change models show that full retirement is associated with an increased likelihood of volunteering and grandparenting, but not caregiving. Engagement in post-retirement work is related to an increased likelihood of looking after the grandchildren, but not to volunteering or providing informal care. Discussion Our findings suggest that volunteering is important for replacing weak ties after full retirement, while grandparenting might be a new, central role in retirement – irrespective of work engagement. Retirees seem to engage in unpaid productive activities for different reasons.

Library Impact Research Report: Understanding and Communicating Research Impact: The Needs of STEM and Health Sciences Faculty and Postdoctoral Researchers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negeen Aghassibake ◽  
Lynly Beard ◽  
Jackie Belanger ◽  
Diana Louden ◽  
Robin Chin Roemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Impact ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Library Impact ◽  
The University ◽  
Postdoctoral Researchers ◽  
Impact Framework ◽  
The Impact

As part of ARL’s Research Library Impact Framework initiative, the University of Washington (UW) Libraries explored UW faculty and postdoctoral researcher needs for understanding and communicating the impact of their work, with a focus on researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and health sciences fields. The project was designed to understand the challenges researchers face in this area, identify how participants in these fields define and measure impact, and explore their priorities for research-impact support. The project team conducted a survey and follow-up interviews to investigate these questions. This research report presents the project team’s methodology, findings, and recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals The Evolution of Data Sharing Practices in the Psychological Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Neve ◽  
Guillaume A Rousselet
Keyword(s):  
Data Sharing ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Generalized Additive Models ◽  
Additive Models ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Editorial Policies ◽  
Psychological Science ◽  
The Impact

Sharing data has many benefits. However, data sharing rates remain low, for the most part well below 50%. A variety of interventions encouraging data sharing have been proposed. We focus here on editorial policies. Kidwell et al. (2016) assessed the impact of the introduction of badges in Psychological Science; Hardwicke et al. (2018) assessed the impact of Cognition’s mandatory data sharing policy. Both studies found policies to improve data sharing practices, but only assessed the impact of the policy for up to 25 months after its implementation. We examined the effect of these policies over a longer term by reusing their data and collecting a follow-up sample including articles published up until December 31st, 2019. We fit generalized additive models as these allow for a flexible assessment of the effect of time, in particular to identify non-linear changes in the trend. These models were compared to generalized linear models to examine whether the non-linearity is needed. Descriptive results and the outputs from generalized additive and linear models were coherent with previous findings: following the policies in Cognition and Psychological Science, data sharing statement rates increased immediately and continued to increase beyond the timeframes examined previously, until reaching close to 100%. In Clinical Psychological Science, data sharing statement rates started to increase only two years following the implementation of badges. Reusability rates jumped from close to 0% to around 50% but did not show changes within the pre-policy nor the post-policy timeframes. Journals that did not implement a policy showed no change in data sharing rates or reusability over time. There was variability across journals in the levels of increase, so we suggest future research should examine a larger number of policies to draw conclusions about their efficacy. We also encourage future research to investigate the barriers to data sharing specific to psychology subfields to identify the best interventions to tackle them.

Improvement of Acupuncture Therapy on Relapse of P atients with G outy A rthritis: A Pairwise and Bayesian Network Meta analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhihui Li ◽  
Min Chen ◽  
Chunzhi Tang
Keyword(s):  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Bayesian Network ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Gouty Arthritis ◽  
Serum Urate ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of acupuncturetherapy on relapse of patients with gouty arthritis (GA). Methods: “gout ORgouty arthritis” AND “a cupuncture therapy OR acupuncture OR moxibustionOR electroacupuncture OR fire needle OR acupotomology OR blood lettingpuncture OR plum blossom needle” were used as search strategies forsearching related studies. Twenty two studies involving 2394 patient s wereenrolled in this research through the analysis of databases of CNKI, Wanfang,VIP, PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library. Results: The results of pairwise metaanalysis and network meta analysis (NMA) indicated that patients withacupuncture therapy had a significantly lower relapse rate (RR) compared withthose without acupuncture therapy (OR = 0.21, 95% CI: 0.16 0.26, P <0.00001); the follow up time (TFU) and serum urate concentration (SUA)before treatment had no significant effect on the reductio n of RR caused byacupuncture therapy (P > 0.05); and patients treated with acupuncture plusWestern medicine (WM) had the lowest RR (surface under the cumulativeranking [SUCRA] = 85.0%), followed by acupuncture plus traditional Chinesemedicine (TCM, SUC RA = 73.5%), acupuncture only (SUCRA = 72.8%),fourthly acupuncture plus TCM and WM (SUCRA = 33.0%), then TCM(SUCRA = 28.7%), finally WM (SUCRA = 7.0%). Conclusion: Our findingmay facilitate the application of acupuncture therapy in patients with GA. Ourresearch also offered some information for the future research.

Passion and Retirement

2019 ◽  
pp. 389-410
Author(s):  
Nathalie Houlfort ◽  
Julie Lauzier ◽  
Sarah Bourdeau
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Transition ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Passion For Work

This chapter reviews theories and perspectives, such as role theory, the life course perspective, and the resource perspective, pertaining to retirement and how passion for work relates to the main theoretical background used to study retirement. An extensive review of the research that has examined the role of passion for work in retirees’ psychological adjustment is presented. Results show that harmonious passion for work is positively associated with retirees’ psychological adjustment, whereas the opposite if found for obsessive passion. The chapter concludes with suggestions for future research in this important area as well as with practical implications aimed at organizations, workers and retirees to facilitate a smoother life transition and to experience a more fulfilling retirement.

P6544A real world study of high frequency atrial anti-tachycardia pacing in new algorithm for atrial arrhythmia

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Fukunaga ◽  
T Morinaga ◽  
K Yamaji ◽  
M Nagashima ◽  
K Ando
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Atrial Arrhythmia ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Single Episode ◽  
Preventive Pacing ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Advanced pacemakers feature atrial antitachycardia pacing (aATP) therapies for terminating atrial arrhythmia. Previous studies showed the efficacy of combined atrial preventive pacing and aATP in patients with pacemakers. The independent effect of aATP and the impact for patients outside the clinical trials has not been well elucidated. Methods In a single center, prospective, all-comers trial, we enrolled 567 patients implanted cardiac devices with Reactive ATP function. History of permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) was not included. After device interrogation of the AF burden and the longest AF duration in the last 6 months, aATP was programmed as a bit more aggressive setting than MINERVA trial (time interval was set as every 2 hours). As for newly implanted devices, aATP was activated after at least 3 months run-in period. Primary and secondary outcomes were the longest AF duration and cumulative percentage of progression into permanent AF, respectively. Results Of 541 eligible patients, aged 75.3±10.7 years, 356 pacemaker, 82 ICD and 103 CRT patients, the longest single episode of AF lasted ≤6 min in 439 patients (81.1%), >6 min to 6 h in 43 (8.0%), >6–24 h in 33 (6.1%), and >24 h in 26 (4.8%) at the enrollment. During mean follow-up of 1.9 years, the longest AF episode lasted >24 h in 49 patients (9.1%) and 14 patients (2.6%) progressed into permanent AF. According with baseline longest single episode of AF, patients with AF ≤6 min developed an episode >24 h in 0.8% at 1 year and 3.2% at 2 years follow up; patients with AF >6 min to 6 h developed an episode >24 h in none at 1 year and 7% at 2 years follow up; and patients with AF >6–24 h developed an episode >24 h in 19% at 1 year and 42% at 2 years follow up, respectively. In a subgroup analysis of in 192 patients with at least 1 aATP, 46 patients with high efficacy (>44%) did not developed an episode >24 h. Only one patient developed into permanent AF without aATP therapy. On multivariate analysis, neither ICD nor CRT was independent risk factor for developing the longest AF episode >24 h. Conclusions The independent use of aATP without atrial preventive pacing was effective for preventing AF progression in a real world cohort. Even without the previous AF episodes, aATP could prevent AF development, especially in patients showing high aATP efficacy. Future research is required to enhance the aATP success rate.

scholarly journals A Controlled Evaluation of an Enhanced Self-Directed Behavioural Family Intervention for Parents of Children With Conduct Problems in Rural and Remote Areas

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Markie-Dadds ◽  
Matthew R. Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Conduct Problems ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Family Intervention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Telephone Consultation ◽  
Self Help ◽  
The Impact

AbstractFew studies have examined the impact of parenting interventions for families in rural and isolated areas who have children with conduct problems, where access to professional services can be difficult. The present investigation compared the effects of three conditions, two levels of self-directed behavioral family intervention: an enhanced self-directed program that combined a self-help program using written materials and a weekly telephone consultation (ESD), a self-help program (SD) and a waitlist control group (WL). At postintervention the ESD group reported significantly lower levels of disruptive behaviour, and lower levels of dysfunctional parenting than the SD and WL controls, and higher levels of consumer satisfaction. At 6 months follow-up the main effects for the ESD group had been maintained. The SD group continued to evidence improvement from postintervention to follow-up such that 65% of children in the ESD condition and 57% of children in the SD condition showed clinical reliable change on measures of disruptive behaviour. Implications of findings and directions for future research are discussed.

Feasibility of pharmacist co-management for patients prescribed oral anticancer therapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 77-77
Author(s):  
Cathy Cao ◽  
James M. Cleary ◽  
Anuj K. Patel ◽  
Matthew B. Yurgelun ◽  
Kimmie Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cancer Therapies ◽  
Clinical Workflow ◽  
Drug Access ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Gi Cancers ◽  
The Impact

77 Background: There is an increased use of oral anti-cancer therapies (OACTs) for treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. While OACTs provide convenience compared to IV agents, they carry similar risks for drug-drug interactions (DDI), toxicities, and unique challenges like adherence and drug access. Patients on OACTs have fewer touch-points with clinicians, requiring more patient ownership of treatment. Pharmacist co-management of pts has been shown to be successful in teaching and monitoring of IV therapy. We sought to assess feasibility of pharmacist co-management for pts prescribed OACTs for treatment of GI cancers. Methods: In 2019, the Dana-Farber GI Cancer Center (GCC) had an embedded pharmacist 8 hrs/week to help with co-management of pts on OACTs. The pharmacist provided (1) in-person and telephone teaching; (2) comprehensive medication reconciliation; (3) DDI review; and (4) supportive care recommendations. Patients were identified by reviewing provider schedules and through provider referrals. The initial teach visit was one-on-one with each patient before initiation, with joint visits with providers thereafter for monitoring and adherence checks. Data were collected to quantify the types of support/recommendation provided by pharmacist and the impact on clinical workflow. Results: After 4 months in the GCC clinic, the pharmacist has co-managed 26 new pts, 61% seen in-person. In initial visits, the pharmacist identified 3 DDI, updated 15 medication lists, and assisted 11 pts/or providers with drug access and drug information. The pharmacist saw 10 of 26 pts for follow up, totaling 21 encounters. The pharmacist assisted in 17 of the 21 encounters with drug access and drug information. Pharmacist spent 20 min/pt on teaching. For follow-up visits, the pharmacist did not additional incur clinic resources as patients were seen with providers. Conclusions: Pharmacist co-management of patients on OACTs is feasible and offers an added safety resource to pts and providers from initial teaching to monitoring. Future research will focus on the impacts of co-management on clinical outcomes, such as the use of emergency/hospital visits, the duration of therapy, and adherence.

scholarly journals The Effects of a Delayed Incentive on Response Rates, Response Mode, Data Quality, and Sample Bias in a Nationally Representative Mixed Mode Study

Field Methods ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. McGonagle ◽  
Vicki A. Freedman
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Response Mode ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sample Bias ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Impact

This article describes the results of an experiment designed to examine the impact of the use and amount of delayed unconditional incentives in a mixed mode (push to web) supplement on response rates, response mode, data quality, and sample bias. The supplement was administered to individuals who participate in the U.S. Panel Study of Income Dynamics, the longest running national household panel in the world. After 10 weeks of data collection, individuals who had not yet completed the interview were sent a final survey request and randomly assigned to one of three treatment conditions: no incentive, US$5, and US$10. The impact of the incentives on response rates and mode, effects on data quality, and sample bias are described. The implications for the use of incentives in mixed mode surveys and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Exploring Resident–Tourist Interaction and its Impact on Tourists’ Destination Image

2020 ◽  
pp. 004728752096986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Stylidis
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Intention To Return ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Although previous research has widely acknowledged the critical role residents play in tourism, limited evidence exists on the impact their interactions with tourists have on tourists’ own image formulation and intention to return/recommend the destination to others. Grounded in the mere exposure and contact theories, this research offers insights into tourists’ destination image formation in light of their interactions with local residents and tourism employees at a destination. Two independent studies were conducted in 2019 to establish the soundness of the model; a preliminary one in the city of Kavala (n = 353) and a follow-up study on the island of Thasos (n = 397), both located in Greece. Findings suggest that interaction between the two parties positively affect cognitive, affective, and conative image, predicting 64% (study 1) and 54% (study 2) of the latter’s variance. Implications to theory and practice along with recommendations for future research are provided.

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