Life satisfaction among rural Chinese grandparents: the roles of intergenerational family relationship and support exchange with grandchildren

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. S148-S159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Xu ◽  
Iris Chi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Support Exchange ◽  
Chinese Grandparents

scholarly journals HOW ADOLESCENT’S FAMILY SATISFACTION AND ATTACHMENT QUALITY CORRELATE IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Tatiana Dobrianskyj Weber
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Attachment Quality ◽  
Exposure To Domestic Violence ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Independent Variable

Abstract.This research examined the relationships between adolescents’ attachment, communication, trust and alienation with their parents and how satisfied those adolescents are with their family life with the independent variable of having or not experienced domestic violence. Data was collected using the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment – Revised (IPPA – R) and the Kansas Family Life Satisfaction Scale (KFLS) and 131 adolescents participated. Results indicate a high correlation between attachment, family life satisfaction and domestic violence, with mothers’ attachment, trust and communication ranking higher than fathers’. Father communication and mother trust predict family life satisfaction and exposure to domestic violence had a direct effect on family satisfaction. Cluster analysis revealed three different group. Data shows that attachment to parents remains an important aspect of family relationship and domestic violence is a phenomenon that moderates the level of family life satisfaction. Detailed findings are presented and implications and research limits are discussed.Keywords: adolescents, domestic violence, life satisfaction, communication

Exploring the differential impact of work passion on life satisfaction and job performance via the work–family interface

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 1100-1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheryl Chummar ◽  
Parbudyal Singh ◽  
Souha R. Ezzedeen
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Work Passion

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of work passion on life satisfaction and job performance through a work–life conflict path and a work–life enrichment path. The authors also consider individual and contextual factors under which these relationships are affected. Implications for researchers and HR practitioners are highlighted. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual paper draws mainly on conservation of resources theory to explore the differential impact of work passion on the work–life interface and, consequently, on life satisfaction and job performance. Findings The authors theorize how two types of passion – harmonious and obsessive – relate to both work–family conflict and work–family enrichment. Given the emphasis on resources in these relationships, the authors also consider the moderating effects of psychological detachment and a supportive work–family organizational culture. Finally, the authors demonstrate the significant impact of studying the passion/work–family relationship by illustrating its effects on two important outcomes for individuals and organizations, namely life satisfaction and job performance. Originality/value Although the study of work passion is gaining attention from management scholars, little research has examined its influence on job performance and the work–life interface. This paper advances the authors’ knowledge in these areas. Furthermore, the authors argue the importance of considering both the individual and organizational contexts wherein the experience of work passion plays out.

scholarly journals Subjective Well-being and Intergenerational Support Exchange in Old Age in Rural Vietnam

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-91
Author(s):  
Nguyen Ha Dong
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Intergenerational Support ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Support Exchange

This paper investigates how intergeneration support influence rural elders’ subjective wellbeing in Vietnam, based on the data of the survey ‘Strengthening Social En gagement in Elderly Care in Changing Economic and Family Structure in Asia: Policy and Practical Dialogues between Local Communities in Vietnam and Japan’ conducted in 2017. The sample analysis of this paper is 307 respondents aged 60 and older in rural areas in the middle of Vietnam. Subjective wellbeing includes psychological well-being, self-rated health and life satisfaction. We find that all elders’ psychological wellbeing becomes more positive when they provide financial support for their children. Despite the economic difficulties and the prevalence of filial norm, the financial provision is not viewed as the burden to the older adults but helps them to confirm their position and power in the intergenerational relations. Nonetheless, receiving the spiritual care is more like to improve their psychological well-being and life satisfaction. The results suggest that the effect of the intergenerational support exchange should be taken into consideration when improving the quality of life for the elderly.

Life Satisfaction and Depression in the Oldest Old: A Longitudinal Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Woo Lee ◽  
Jae-Sung Choi ◽  
Minhong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
Individual Difference Variables ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Family Variables ◽  
Young Old

This study aimed to analyze the effect of individual differences and family variables on life satisfaction and depression in the oldest old compared with the young-old. A total of 1,799 cases from an 8-year period of the Korean Welfare Panel Study (2006–2013) were analyzed. A key finding was that life satisfaction significantly increased with time for the two groups of older adults while depression decreased. Moreover, family relationship satisfaction significantly affected both life satisfaction and depression in both groups. However, its impact was stronger for the oldest old. Finally, individual difference variables, that is, objective life conditions, such as gender, education, and religion, did not have a significant impact on life satisfaction or depression in the oldest old. The results suggest that the oldest old not only face death but also experience continuous growth from a gerotranscendence perspective.

Depression But Not Inflammatory Markers Are Increased in Family Versus Nonfamily Caregivers of Persons With Dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Anna Sadowska ◽  
Aleksandra Wyczalkowska-Tomasik ◽  
Pawel Zegarow ◽  
Bozena Czarkowska-Paczek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Lower Life Satisfaction

We investigated quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF), perceived stress (PSS-10), anxiety and depression (HADS-M), life satisfaction (SWLS), and serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and cortisol in family caregivers (n = 94) and professional caregivers (n = 48) of demented patients, as well as among noncaregivers (n = 30). Compared with professional caregivers, family caregivers had higher scores in HADS-M depression ( P = .003) and anxiety ( P = .033), lower life satisfaction ( P = .04), and lower quality of life in psychological ( P = .02) and social relationship ( P = .03) domains. There were no differences in serum levels of IL-6, CRP, or cortisol between caregivers and control participants. In multivariable analysis, when family relationship was considered together with the time period of caregiving and results of the Mini-Mental State Examination test in care recipients (n = 118, 12.49 ± 7.99), only family relationship influenced scores in HADS-M depression ( P = .004), SWLS scores ( P = .011), and WHOQoL-BREF scores in psychological ( P = .011) and social relationship ( P = .008) domains. In conclusion, family caregivers are more stressed and have deeper depressive and anxiety disorders, lower life satisfaction, and lower quality of life than professional caregivers.

scholarly journals Application of artificial neural network analysis and decision tree analysis to develop a model for predicting life satisfaction of the elderly in south korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.12) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Haewon Byeon
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Classification And Regression Tree ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Level Of Education

Background/Objectives: This study developed a prediction model with taking into account various factors that could affect the life satisfaction of the elderly in South Korea by using data mining techniques.Methods/Statistical analysis: This study analyzed the data of 2,111 elderly (879 males and 1, 232 females) who were equal to or older than 60 among 7,761 people completed the Seoul Welfare Pane Study 2010. The life satisfaction, a result variable, was classified as ‘satisfactory’, ‘normal’, and ‘dissatisfactory’ based on the question of ‘how are you satisfied with your current life?’The latent factors of the life satisfaction of the elderly were explored by using the neural network. The decision tree model was constructed by using the classification and regression tree (CART) algorithm.Findings: Subjective friendship, subjective health status, subjective family relationship, and the highest level of education were significant classification variables. The most predominant predictive variable was subjective friendship. Moreover, it was predicted that ‘the elderly with good subjective friendship and subjective health’ and ‘the elderly with good subjective friendship, subjective health, and family relationship and whose highest level of education was higher than middle school graduate’ would be groups with high life satisfaction.Improvements/Applications: It is necessary to expand the perceived social network support for promoting the family relationship and friendship as well as the health enhancement in order to improve the life satisfaction of the elderly

scholarly journals When are children satisfied with life? An initiative qualitative study from vietnamese children sample

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 003685042110676
Author(s):  
Trinh Thi Linh ◽  
Ngo Thi Hoang Giang ◽  
Truong Thi Khanh Ha
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Suburban Areas

In the context of research on children's life satisfaction, considering children as active participants are very scarce, the main purpose of the present study was to examine children's perspectives on their life satisfaction. The study used a convenient sample of 228 students from primary and secondary schools, living in urban and suburban areas in Vietnam. The subjects’ average age is 9.51 (SD = 1.56). Data were collected using a single open-ended question. The data analysis was performed by thematic analysis then processed with SPSS 22.0 for quantitative assessment. The results of data analysis indicate the following criteria to consider a child as being satisfied with life: (1) Quality of social relationship; (2) Quality of family relationship; (3) Being engaged in interesting and fun leisure and activities; (4) Achieving desired goals; (5) Living environment; and (6) Some other external factors. Among these qualities, the most important relationships in their lives (including social and family relations) were chosen with the highest frequency, followed by their engagement in meaningful and fun activities, and pursuit of their desired goals. This study provided a better insight into understanding how children perceive life satisfaction and what meanings they attach to it. The research results might be explained from a socio-cultural perspective and provide a scientific basis for large-scale studies on this topic in Vietnam.

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