Passion in Sport: On the Quality of the Coach–Athlete Relationship

Vallerand et al. (2003) developed a dualistic model of passion, wherein two types of passion are proposed: harmonious (HP) and obsessive (OP) passion that predict adaptive and less adaptive interpersonal outcomes, respectively. In the present research, we were interested in understanding the role of passion in the quality of coach–athlete relationships. Results of Study 1, conducted with athletes (N = 157), revealed that HP positively predicts a high-quality coach–athlete relationship, whereas OP was largely unrelated to such relationships. Study 2 was conducted with coaches (N = 106) and showed that only HP positively predicted the quality of the coach–athlete relationship. Furthermore, these effects were fully mediated by positive emotions. Finally, the quality of the coach–athlete relationship positively predicted coaches’ subjective well-being. Future research directions are discussed in light of the dualistic model of passion.

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Benefits of Intergenerational Contact: Ageism, Subjective Well-Being, and Psychosocial Developmental Strengths of Wisdom and Identity

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/00914150211050881 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009141502110508

Author(s):

Patricia Kahlbaugh ◽

Christopher J. Budnick

Keyword(s):

Successful Aging ◽

Positive Mood ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Younger Adults ◽

Research Directions ◽

Identity Processes ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Identity Synthesis

The present study examines the benefits of an in-person intergenerational contact program called SAGE (Successful Aging and Inter-Generational Experiences). The SAGE Program pairs older adults (M age 85 years) and younger adults (M age 23 years) for 2 to 3-hour weekly meetings over a 7-week period, where participants can share memories, skills, and values, and foster new perspectives and friendships. We expected the SAGE Program to benefit both older and younger participants with respect to identity processes, subjective well-being, positive mood, and wisdom while reducing ageist beliefs compared to old and young participants serving as their matched controls. Overall, participants in the SAGE Program reported greater identity synthesis,subjective well-being, and positive mood. Exploratory analyses suggested that identity synthesis is a likely mediator of that effect. The SAGE Program did not reduce ageist beliefs, but age differences in ageism were found. We address additional results,limitations, and future research directions.

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Fulfillment of Sport Spectator Motives: The Mediation Effect of Well-Being

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2013.41.9.1421 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 41 (9) ◽

pp. 1421-1433 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

TzuShuo Ryan Wang ◽

Sophia D. Min ◽

Suk Kyu Kim

Keyword(s):

Word Of Mouth ◽

Well Being ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Revisit Intention ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Sport Spectator ◽

The Relationship

Spectator motives have been conventionally used to explain sport spectator behavior, such as word-of-mouth recommendations and revisit intention. A review of the literature suggests that the predictability of spectator motives is both inconsistent and context dependent. We proposed that these factors can be reconciled by directly examining the role of spectator well-being in the relationship between spectator motives and repatronage behavior. Our findings revealed that spectator well-being significantly mediates the effects of 5 motives, that is, achievement, aesthetics, knowledge, family, and escape, on sport spectator revisit intention and word-of-mouth recommendations. Future research directions are also discussed.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls and Approaching the Promises of Close Relationships

The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195399820.013.0020 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 349-362

Author(s):

Shelly L. Gable ◽

Thery Prok

Keyword(s):

Close Relationships ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Approach And Avoidance ◽

Research Directions ◽

Relationship Motivation ◽

Mediating Mechanisms ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Support Relationships

People are powerfully motivated to form and maintain social relationships. Indeed, health and well-being are strongly tied to the course and quality of social bonds. However, while close relationships provide people with many advantages such as intimacy and social support, relationships can also be a detriment, such as when they are wrought with hostility and potential rejection. We present a framework of social and relationship motivation that simultaneously accounts for people's tendencies to both approach the incentives and avoid the threats in close relationships. Research examining the correlates of approach and avoidance motives and goals in relationships is reviewed and mediating mechanisms are explored. The implications and advantages of an approach and avoidance model of social motivation are highlighted and future research directions are discussed.

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Outdoor Environments, Activity and the Well-Being of Older People: Conceptualising Environmental Support

Environment and Planning A Economy and Space ◽

10.1068/a38226 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 39 (8) ◽

pp. 1943-1960 ◽

Cited By ~ 93

Author(s):

Takemi Sugiyama ◽

Catharine Ward Thompson

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Well Being ◽

Outdoor Environment ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Environmental Support ◽

Environmental Attributes ◽

Outdoor Environments ◽

Future Research Directions

Although the outdoor environment provides older people with various opportunities to enhance their quality of life (QOL), few studies have investigated the extent to which this environment is influential in practice. In order to enable empirical research on this topic, in this paper we propose and examine the concept of environmental support. On the basis of a review of recent literature in gerontology, public health, environmental psychology, landscape architecture, and urban design, we argue that the supportiveness of neighbourhood environments that make outdoor activity (eg, walking) easy and enjoyable is conducive to a better QOL for older people. We introduce three ways of conceptualising environmental support focusing on the following: personally meaningful outdoor activities, environmental attributes found relevant to people's activities, and unmet needs for daily activities. Several conceptual frameworks that incorporate environmental support, QOL and other potentially salient constructs are also presented. We suggest possible future research directions employing this concept.

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The Central Roles of Noncoding RNA in Estrogen-Dependent Female Reproductive System Tumors

International Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2021/5572063 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Jiajie Tu ◽

Huan Yang ◽

Lei Jiang ◽

Yu Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Reproductive System ◽

Noncoding Rna ◽

Noncoding Rnas ◽

Future Research ◽

Female Reproductive System ◽

Research Directions ◽

New Ideas ◽

Future Research Directions

The pathogenesis of ovarian and endometrial cancers is closely associated with estrogen-related pathways. These estrogen-dependent tumors seriously threaten the health and quality of life in women. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are defined as RNAs that do not encode proteins, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), both of which have been reported in estrogen-dependent female reproductive system tumors. This review systematically summarizes the role of ncRNAs in estrogen-dependent tumors and common patterns of regulatory mechanisms to explore their future research directions in tumor diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. This may provide new ideas for the potential application of ncRNAs in estrogen-dependent female reproductive system tumors.

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A Comprehensive Review of Quality of Life (QOL) Research in Hong Kong

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/tsw.2007.217 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 1222-1229 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Daniel T. L. Shek ◽

Britta M. Lee

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hong Kong ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Helping Professionals ◽

Research Directions ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Future Research Directions

Published quality of life (QOL) studies in Hong Kong indexed in the major databases were reviewed. Several observations are highlighted from this review. First, most of the published studies were empirical studies involving data collection. Second, there are more micro studies utilizing individual QOL indices than macro studies using societal indicators. Third, most studies addressed personal well-being, followed by studies on family well-being and societal well-being. Fourth, the studies were predominantly quantitative in nature. Fifth, most of the studies were based on adults and comparatively fewer studies were based on children and adolescents. Sixth, most studies were based on populations with special needs, followed by studies based on the general population, helping professionals, and caregivers. Seventh, most studies used measures of QOL rather than developed QOL measures. Finally, QOL data in Hong Kong were seldom compared with those in other places. The gaps on QOL studies in Hong Kong and future research directions are discussed.

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Self-management of rheumatic diseases: state of the art and future perspectives

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/ard.2010.129270 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 69 (6) ◽

pp. 955-963 ◽

Cited By ~ 94

Author(s):

Maura D Iversen ◽

Alison Hammond ◽

Neil Betteridge

Keyword(s):

Quality Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Management ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

The Past ◽

Management Interventions ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Programme Effectiveness

Self-management interventions are patient-centred and designed to foster active participation of patients in order to promote well-being and to manage symptoms. Over the past two decades, the role of self-management in chronic diseases has gained momentum. Self-management programmes are now acknowledged as a key element of quality care. New modes of delivery allow greater access to information and are tailored to address patient needs. This systematic review presents data from clinical studies of self-management over the past decade, summarises the evidence for programme effectiveness, and suggests future research directions.

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Brightness Motivates Healthy Behaviors: The Role of Self-Accountability

Environment and Behavior ◽

10.1177/00139165211026609 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 001391652110266

Author(s):

Eugene Y. Chan

Keyword(s):

Experimental Studies ◽

Well Being ◽

Effect Study ◽

Future Research ◽

Self Awareness ◽

Research Directions ◽

Healthy Behaviors ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

The Impact

A growing literature suggests the possibility that brightness (vs. darkness) affects myriad human behaviors and how people think. One stream suggests that brightness increases self-awareness. We extend these findings and formally hypothesize that brightness (vs. darkness) increases self-accountability, thereby motivating people to take actions to meet their self-standards for health, of which most people generally fall short. Three experimental studies were conducted. The results indicate that brightness increases healthier food choices (Study 1) and physical activity intentions (Study 2). Self-accountability mediates the effect (Study 2), while manipulating self-accountability moderates it (Study 3), thereby providing evidence for its likely causal role in explaining the impact of brightness on facilitating healthy behaviors. The findings offer insights into the positive benefits of brightness beyond past findings that it improves mood and psychological well-being. Limitations of the current research as well as future research directions are discussed.

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Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

The Oxford Handbook of Eating Disorders ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195373622.013.0020 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 347-372 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marian Tanofsky-Kraff ◽

Denise E. Wilfley

Keyword(s):

Anorexia Nervosa ◽

Clinical Care ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Future Research ◽

Cognitive Behavior ◽

Research Directions ◽

Routine Clinical Care ◽

Interpersonal Factors ◽

Future Research Directions

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a focused, time-limited treatment that targets interpersonal problem(s) associated with the onset and/or maintenance of EDs. IPT is supported by substantial empirical evidence documenting the role of interpersonal factors in the onset and maintenance of EDs. IPT is a viable alternative to cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. The effectiveness of IPT for the treatment of anorexia nervosa requires further investigation. The utility of IPT for the prevention of obesity is currently being explored. Future research directions include enhancing the delivery of IPT for EDs, increasing the availability of IPT in routine clinical care settings, exploring IPT adolescent and parent–child adaptations, and developing IPT for the prevention of eating and weight-related problems that may promote full-syndrome EDs or obesity.

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