Hope Therapy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Cheavens ◽  
Madison M. Guter
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Hope Therapy ◽  
Psychotherapy Interventions

The strong association between hope and optimal psychological functioning has been empirically demonstrated repeatedly over the past two decades. In an effort to capitalize on these associations, researchers have developed and tested hope interventions aimed to increase hopeful thinking and optimal psychological functioning. Results are promising, suggesting that hope is malleable and that hope therapy reduces symptoms of distress and increases in well-being. Further, hope has been examined as a predictor of treatment success and data suggest that those with higher hope may do better in various treatments than their low-hope counterparts and that changes in hope across the course of therapy are associated with simultaneous improvements in psychological functioning. In future research, it will be important to identify specific therapeutic interventions that predict increases in hope and to determine whether or not hopeful thought is a mechanism of change in psychotherapy interventions.

Jewish Women's Psychological Well-Being: The Role of Attachment, Separation, and Jewish Identity

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie L. Goldberg ◽  
Karen M. O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Jewish Identity ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Jewish Women ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Separation From Parents ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The purpose of this study was to examine the contributions of attachment, separation, and Jewish identity to psychological well-being in a sample of 115 late adolescent Jewish women. Results from multiple regression analyses demonstrated that attachment to parents, separation from parents, and Jewish identity collectively accounted for variance in psychological distress, as measured by anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and interpersonal problems. Thus, late adolescent Jewish women's psychological functioning may be fostered by therapeutic interventions addressing their relationships with parents and Jewish identity.

scholarly journals MIlitary Combat Mental Health Framework

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjmilitary-2020-001439
Author(s):  
Martin Bricknell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Military Combat

This paper describes a framework for understanding military combat mental health based on the possible mental ill-health consequences of exposure to ‘potential trauma events’ for members of the armed forces and after their military service as veterans. It uses a life course approach that maps an individual’s mental well-being against four ‘states’: fit, reacting, injured and ill. It then considers five categories of factors that influence the risk of mental illness from this exposure based on research evidence; prejoining vulnerability, resilience, precipitating, treatment and recovery. This framework offers a structure to debate current knowledge, inform policy and therapeutic interventions, provide education and to guide future research into the subject.

scholarly journals Psychedelics and potential benefits in “healthy normals”: A review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Gandy
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
High Doses ◽  
And Behavior

We are in the midst of a psychedelic research renaissance. With research examining the efficacy of psychedelics as a treatment for a range of mental health indications still in its early stages, there is an increasing body of research to show that careful use of psychedelics can yield a variety of benefits in “healthy normals” and so lead to “the betterment of well people.” Psychedelics have been found to modulate neuroplasticity, and usage in a supportive setting can result in enduring increases in traits such as well-being, life satisfaction, life meaning, mindfulness, and a variety of measures associated with prosocial behaviors and healthy psychological functioning. The effect of psychedelic experience on measures of personality trait openness and is potential implications is examined, and the potential role of awe as a mediator of the benefits of the psychedelic experience is discussed. Special attention is given to the capacity of psychedelics to increase measures of nature relatedness in an enduring sense, which is being correlated with a broad range of measures of psychological well-being as well as a key predictor of pro-environmental awareness and behavior. The effects of particular classical psychedelic compounds on healthy people are discussed, with special attention given to the mystical-type experiences occasioned by high doses of psychedelics, which appear to be an important mediator of long-term benefits and psychotherapeutic gains. Research looking at the potential benefits of psychedelic microdosing is discussed. Potential future research avenues are explored, focusing on the potential development of psychedelics as agents of ecotherapy.

Unemployment, Underemployment, Occupational Stress and Psychological Well-Being

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 137-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony H. Winefield
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Considerable Research ◽  
Future Research Directions

Research on unemployment, underemployment and organisational stress have become major social issues over the past 20 years and have attracted considerable research interest on the part of organisational psychologists both in Australia and overseas. Globalisation has led to restructuring and downsizing in many industrialised societies and a shift, for many workers, from the prospect of secure, long-term employment, to unemployment or inadequate or insecure employment. This paper reviews the research on these topics, discusses their theoretical implications and suggests future research directions.

scholarly journals Economic valuation of ecosystem services in Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Aya Jamouli ◽  
Khali Allali
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Choice Experiment ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Valuation Methods ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Web

Ecosystems provide vital services that improve and support livelihoods and human well-being. Consequently, scientific research on ecosystem services (ES) has increased, over the past two decades globally, as well as in Africa. This study provides an overview of existing economic ES valuation methods in Africa using the Web of Science databases. The results highlighted that South Africa recorded the high number of ES valuation publications. The most evaluated ES category was provisioning then regulating services. In terms of economic valuation methods, the market price was the most popular, followed by the contingent valuation and the choice experiment methods. Recommendations are provided for future research in this filed.

The Impact of Online Reviews on the Information Flows and Outcomes of Marketing Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 027614672110425
Author(s):  
Forrest Watson ◽  
Yinglu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information Flows ◽  
The Past ◽  
Consumer Feedback ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Marketing Systems ◽  
The Impact

Online reviews are changing the way that consumers shop and firms respond to consumer feedback. Viewed more broadly, online reviews are a type of information flow altering the functioning of marketing systems at the micro, meso, and macro levels. A systematic review of the past two decades of research shows great attention to the impact of online reviews on information flows, as well as the nuances of micro-and meso-level efficiency outcomes. However, there is scant consideration for the effectiveness related outcomes of online reviews (such as customer well-being, distributive justice, and externalities). Through a macromarketing lens, online reviews are an information flow with the potential to change well-being outcomes for all stakeholders, rather than just a tool to be exploited by firms or consumers. A theoretical framework and a series of questions are presented for future research on how online reviews and more generally information flows between actors may impact the efficiency and effectiveness of a marketing system.

scholarly journals The Service-Profit Chain: Reflections, Revisions, and Reimaginations

2021 ◽  
pp. 109467052110524
Author(s):  
Jens Hogreve ◽  
Anja Iseke ◽  
Klaus Derfuss
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Feedback Effects ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Service Managers ◽  
Service Profit Chain

Over the past 25 years, the service–profit chain (SPC) has become a prominent guidepost for service managers and researchers. In this article, we reflect on and synthesize published research to clarify what researchers have learned about the SPC and what remains less well understood. Based on an in-depth discussion of the field, we present a revised SPC and propose multiple areas in which further research would be worthwhile, such as internal service quality as specific systems of human resource management practices, both employee and customer well-being as additional mediators, different targets of employee and customer loyalty, contingencies, and non-linear and feedback effects. We conclude by reimagining the SPC, and we discuss digital and artificial-intelligence–driven changes to the SPC’s structure. Finally, based on the insights we discuss, we inform scholars of the current state of SPC research and provide a detailed agenda for future research.

Humility, Personality, and Psychological Functioning

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110628
Author(s):  
Lisa T. Ross ◽  
Jennifer C. Wright
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Potential Applications

As part of the shift to a more positive psychology, researchers have demonstrated a relatively new and intense fascination with humility. Following a discussion of this construct and its correlates, we investigate how humility relates to personality dimensions, anxiety and depression, love of life and happiness, and self-efficacy in two samples—college students and adult Mturk workers. In both studies, we used the Dual Dimension Humility Scale, a measure that does not conflate the construct with honesty. Among students ( N = 399), aspects humility correlated with dimensions of personality (more conscientiousness and openness, and less agreeableness and neuroticism), less depression, more love of life and happiness, and stronger social self-efficacy. Although fewer associations were found, overall, among adults ( N = 509), aspects of humility correlated with dimensions of personality, less anxiety, and some dimensions of psychological well-being. The most unique contributions of this study include linking humility with college students’ love of life and self-efficacy, and with adults’ well-being. We conclude with a discussion of ideas for future research and potential applications to boost humility.

Stuck in an Existential Quagmire: The Role of Perceived True Self-Knowledge in Client Stuckness

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-477
Author(s):  
Jane E. M. Carter ◽  
Grace N. Rivera ◽  
Robert W. Heffer ◽  
Rebecca J. Schlegel
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
True Self ◽  
Social Psychological Research ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Theoretical Evidence

Introduction: Research suggests that perceived true self-knowledge is important for well-being. However, less discussion exists about how perceived true self-knowledge affects therapy outcomes. We suggest that perceived true self-knowledge may be important when attempting to address client stuckness (i.e., lack of progress in therapy; Beaudoin, 2008). We argue that when clients perceive a lack of true self-knowledge, they are unable to draw upon the true self-concept as a source of meaning. This may hinder therapeutic progress and contribute to client stuckness. Methods: We present theoretical evidence for the role of perceived true self-knowledge in experiences of stuckness. Then, we present case studies of two stuck clients and their therapeutic interventions as preliminary evidence for our model. Results: Direct strategies geared at enhancing true self-knowledge by helping the client construct coherent self-concepts worked for one client, but not for the other. Indirect strategies, grounded in social psychological research, are outlined as a method of enhancing perceptions of true self-knowledge for clients who do not benefit from direct strategies. Discussion: Potential moderators for the effectiveness of direct versus indirect strategies to enhance true self-knowledge are discussed. We then outline promising avenues for future research that include attempts to investigate the prevalence of self-alienation in clinical populations, and the effectiveness of strategies aimed at enhancing perceived true self-knowledge among clients experiencing stuckness.

Management of Corporate Volunteers and the Effects of Volunteering on the Well-Being and Engagement of Employees: A Review and Framework for Future Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zeeshan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Employee Volunteering ◽  
Corporate Volunteering ◽  
Service Oriented

Employee volunteering is a topic of growing importance in workplaces around the globe. Similarly, growing research on this phenomenon has seen a significant increase over the past decade, most significantly in different manufacturing and service oriented firms. Nevertheless, the increased visibility of this notion, not much is written on this burning question and the direction for future research is also unclear. In addition, research is currently based on a variety of different definitions but nothing is said about the practices and the propositions which managers should acclimatize to foster enhanced volunteering initiatives within the organization. In order to advance management research on employee volunteering, this literature hinges upon on four contributions: (1) clarifying the theoretical background on corporate volunteering, (2) best practices which managers should adapt to foster corporate volunteering, (3) effects of volunteering on the well-being and engagement of employees, and (4) providing a future research agenda for the role of volunteering and its motives.

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