scholarly journals Cooperation of Children and Seniors Through the Lens of Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-173
Author(s):  
Katarína Fuchsová ◽  
Jana Kapová
Keyword(s):  
Personality Assessment ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

The goal of the authors of this empirical study is to present the results of research on the effectiveness of the intervention program focused on co-educational activities of children and seniors living in social service homes. Program creators and implementers are convinced that the interaction of children and seniors, having different forms and contexts (communication, educational, sports, artistic, work, relaxation, etc.), has the potential to influence inner experience and its subsequent manifestation of behaviour in all participants. Used research tools (Child Mental Health Problems Questionnaire, Rohner’s Personality Assessment Questionnaire for Children, Satisfaction with Life Scale for Old Age) pointed out that the program had a facilitating and developing effect on some psychological characteristics related to the quality of life of participants. In children, there was a reduction in symptoms of problem behaviour and a higher rate of adequate emotional manifestations. In the elderly, there was an increased level of overall subjective satisfaction and reduction of negative emotional manifestations.

scholarly journals Cognitive and Emotional Components of the Inner Picture of an Individual Experience in Terms of a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-93
Author(s):  
Yuliia Rybinska ◽  
Oleksandra Loshenko ◽  
Nataliia Pohorilska ◽  
Maryna Antonivska ◽  
Nataliia Sarnovska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Significant Life ◽  
Ukrainian Society

The epidemic threat of COVID-19 has changed the socio-psychological situation in general and has become a serious test for both Ukrainian society and the whole of humanity. The purpose of this research was to study the psychological characteristics of emotional experiences and behavioral strategies in pandemic conditions. The study involved 85 people aged 22 to 60, residents of Ukraine. In the research, the participants of the study used Diener et al. Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWSL) (1985), adapted by D. Leontiev & Osin (2020), the method of SPANA (equivalent to the method of PANAS (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), adapted by E. Osin, Attitude to a significant life situation, a method by E. Korzhova and A. Berdnikova. The study identified both negative and positive changes caused by the threat of a pandemic. Among the negative consequences, the respondents most often indicated anxiety and fears, among the positive ones – personal growth, strengthening family relationships, and others. The research also provides data on the life satisfaction level and outlines the behavioral strategies, which Ukrainians choose in a rapidly changing environment. Thus, the majority of Ukrainians, namely 27% of the sample, take a passive position on the prevailing conditions, feeling powerless and helpless.

scholarly journals Self-Perceived Employability and Meaningful Work: The Mediating Role of Courage on Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Magnano ◽  
Giuseppe Santisi ◽  
Andrea Zammitti ◽  
Rita Zarbo ◽  
Santo Di Nuovo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Perceived Employability ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Point

The concept of sustainability, from a psychological point of view, can be related to the promotion of personal resources that help people to find decent and meaningful work and live quality lives. In the psychological concept of sustainability and sustainable development, the sustainability of careers is related not only to individual career management, but also to the possibility for individuals to obtain a good quality of life despite the frequent changes and the unpredictability of the work context. The present study focuses on the constructs of self-perceived employability and meaningful work, analyzing their relationships with workers’ quality of life. An empirical study was conducted on 660 Italian workers using the following measures: Self-perceived employability scale, work and meaning inventory, courage measure, satisfaction with life scale, and the flourishing scale. The results showed direct effects of employability and meaningful work on the indicators of quality of life (life satisfaction and flourishing); moreover, indirect effects of employability and meaningful work on the quality of life were found to be caused by the mediation of courage.

scholarly journals Valor predictivo de la Inteligencia Emocional Percibida y Calidad de Vida sobre la Satisfacción Vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar Gavín-Chocano ◽  
David Molero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Mood Scale ◽  
Discapacidad Intelectual

El presente estudio pretende mostrar evidencias sobre la relación entre inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida (criterios objetivos y subjetivos) y satisfacción vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual. La muestra está compuesta por 15 sujetos (n=15), con una edad media de 34.93 años (±12.28) y grado de discapacidad promedio del 64.07%. Se utilizaron los siguientes instrumentos: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), Escala INICO-FEAPS (modalidad autoinforme e informe de otras personas) y Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Los resultados evidenciaron la relación positiva entre algunas de las dimensiones de inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida y satisfacción vital (p<.05). Por otra parte, los análisis de regresión mostraron la asociación positiva entre inteligencia emocional (reparación) y satisfacción vital (criterios subjetivos); calidad de vida (bienestar físico y bienestar emocional) y satisfacción vital (criterios objetivos). Las consecuencias prácticas de este estudio sugieren fomentar programas de inteligencia emocional para este colectivo. The present study attempts to provide evidence of the existing relation between emotional intelligence, quality of life (objective and subjective criteria) and life satisfaction in people with Intellectual Disability. The sample of the study is composed of 15 subjects (n=15) aged 34.93 on average (±12.28) who have a disability degree ratio of 64.07%. The following tools were used: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), INICO-FEAPS Scale (self-report and other people’s report) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The results proved the positive relation between some of the dimensions of emotional intelligence, quality of life and life satisfaction (p<.05). On the other hand, the regression analysis showed a positive association between emotional intelligence (reparation) and life satisfaction (subjective criteria); quality of life (physical and emotional wellness) and life satisfaction (objective criteria). The practical consequences of this study suggest that emotional intelligence programs for this collective ought to be encouraged.

scholarly journals Psychological Characteristics of Volunteers of Different Types of Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-218
Author(s):  
A.E. Vorobieva ◽  
S.I. Skipor
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Emotional Empathy ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Empathy Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Objective. To study the relationship between the psychological characteristics of volunteers and the type of volunteer activity (helping people or homeless animals). Background. The normalization of the practice of volunteerism, the growth of the involvement of individuals in such activities require a thorough understanding of this phenomenon in order to better recruit and retain volunteers. On a number of characteristics of volunteers, the data are contradictory, volunteers with homeless animals were little studied, and there are few works devoted to comparing the types of volunteers. Study design. Groups of volunteers helping people or animals were compared based on activity motives, empathy, feelings of loneliness, and life satisfaction. Descriptive statistics, analysis of differences, contingency table were utilized. Participants. Volunteers working with people (n=71), average age 33.95 years (SD=11.23); of them 83.1% are women and 16.9% are men. Volunteers with stray animals (n=71), mean age 39.7 years (SD=9.05); of them 92.95% are women, 7.05% are men. Measurements. Russian-language versions of The Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale (Mehrabi¬an, Epstein), UCLA Loneliness Scale (Russell, Peplau, Ferguson), and The Satisfaction With Life Scale. To study motives, the author’s form is used, compiled according to the theory of motives by E.G. Clary. Results. Volunteers from both groups did not differ in characteristics: average level of emotional empathy, normal level of life satisfaction, low level of loneliness. Volunteers helping people are predomi¬nantly poly-motivated, while volunteers with animals are mono-motivated. Among volunteers with ani¬mals, individuals with the altruistic orientation prevail, among volunteers helping people — individuals who combine altruistic and egoistic orientations. Conclusions. Volunteers with animals are motivated altruistically, the motivation of volunteers helping people is variable and includes an egoistic component.

scholarly journals Loneliness in the context of quality of life of nursing home residents

Open Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 354-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Trybusińska ◽  
Agnieszka Saracen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Steady Increase

AbstractBackgroundNumbers of the elderly have been on a steady increase both in Poland and other countries of the world. As they age, their health declines and they need help with their housekeeping. This, coupled with the transformation of intergenerational into single-generation or nuclear family structures, causes a markedly rising demand for institutional care. Holistic care of an elderly nursing home resident requires a comprehensive approach and consideration for their feelings. Loneliness and solitude are increasingly common among these feelings, undoubtedly affecting quality of life.Method250 elderly residents of seven nursing home situated in Mazovia, Poland, have been examined using: De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire, Basic Hope Scale (BHI-12), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS).ResultsLoneliness affects nearly 40% residents of the homes surveyed. Quality of their residents’ lives is reduced. Relations with their families and levels of motor efficiency imply a sense of loneliness. Degrees of illness acceptance, ability to adjust to change, and life satisfaction influence the level of loneliness felt.Conclusion40% of nursing home residents exhibit a sense of loneliness, while the greater loneliness and solitude, the lower the quality of life.

scholarly journals The mental health, quality of life and life satisfaction of internally displaced persons living in Nakuru County, Kenya: a critique

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robson Mandishekwa
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Health Quality Of Life

AbstractThe study titled ‘[t] he mental health, quality of life and life satisfaction of internally displaced persons living in Nakuru County, Kenya’ by Getanda, Papadopoulos and Evans identifies a critical area and contributed significantly to literature. Despite the contribution, there are some issues in that study that deserve attention. For example, the use of the satisfaction with life scale instead of the temporal satisfaction with life scale, for a pre-and post-displacement study, is questionable. It is important to note that the scores from the satisfaction with life scale can only measure life satisfaction at a particular point while the temporal satisfaction with life can be used to determine life satisfaction between pre-and post-displacement periods. Again, conflicting statements in the abstract and methods sections have been noted, where the abstract refers to refugee camps while methods refer to internally displaced persons’ camps. Finally, some reported statistics have been found to have errors. It is important to highlight these critical issues to readers for a better understanding. This study, therefore, endeavours to critique that study and clarify some of these issues so that readers get better understandings. Recommendations for future studies are made.

scholarly journals Multidimensional Inventory of Students Quality of Life—MIS-QOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Robert Szydło ◽  
Sylwia Wiśniewska ◽  
Małgorzata Ćwiek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Fit Index

An analysis of the literature on the quality of life and tools for its measurement revealed a gap in the field of research tools to study the quality of life of the so-called young adults. According to the theory of emerging adulthood, people aged 18–25 significantly differ from people of other age groups, including their self-perception. The aim of this article is to present the process of creating an inventory for multidimensional research on students’ quality of life, its structural and theoretical validity as well as reliability of the tool. Structural validity of Multidimensional Inventory of Students Quality of Life (MIS-QOL) is measured by three different indicators. Comparative fit index (CFI), PCLOSE and the root mean square error (RMSEA) show good or very good structural validity of every dimension and general score. Additionally, theoretical validity of general score measured as a correlation with commonly used questionnaires show correlation on level of 0.52 with somatic subscale of WHO, 0.631 with environmental subscale of WHO, 0.657 with Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), 0.703 with psychological subscale of WHO, and 0.786 with Quality of Life Scale (QOLS). Reliability of each dimension and general score measured by Cronbach alfa and split-half coefficients are above 0.7. The multidimensional construction of MIS-QOL allows researchers to compare acquired data with international research conducted by Eurostat or the OECD.

scholarly journals Diversity of Personal Resources VS. The Quality of Life of Students from the University of Physical Education in Warsaw

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-314
Author(s):  
Maria Turosz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Value Crisis

Diversity of Personal Resources VS. The Quality of Life of Students from the University of Physical Education in WarsawIntroduction. The aim of the paper was to determine the level of diversity in selected personal resources and deficits of students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FPES) of the University of Physical Education in Warsaw, who exhibit diversity in the level of their quality of life. Material and methods. 205 persons participated in the study. By means of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the level of the respondents' quality of life was determined. Next, the diversity of personal resources level and deficits in relation to the diverse level of life were defined. Personal resources and deficits were determined by means of the following research methods: Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Personality Inventory (NEO-FFI), Hope for Success Questionnaire (KNS), Generalised Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Life Orientation Test (LOT-R), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Value Crisis Questionnaire (KKW). Results. High level of the quality of life was determined in one out of four students. The academic youth characterised by high level of the quality of life were more extrovert, optimistic, success driven and self-assured. On the other hand, they exhibited low level of neuroticism, value crisis and depressive disorders. Conclusions. The academic youth ought to be supported in their search for values and the meaning of life by modifications in curricula so as to actively stimulate the development of students' personal resources co-determining their high quality of life.

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