scholarly journals Urban Environmental Stress and Behavioral Adaptation in Bhopal City of India

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul Rishi ◽  
Gayatri Khuntia
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Stress ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Environmental Stressors ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
The People ◽  
The City

The study assessed the effect of the urban environmental stress on the subjective well-being of the people in Bhopal city of India. The objectives were to assess the perceived urban environmental stressors and to explore the coping strategies adopted by the people to combat the outcomes of Urban Environmental Stress. Perceived Urban Environmental stressors’ Scale (UES) and Urban Hassle Index were administered. The findings indicated that though people described their city as pleasant, a high level of stress was still perceived and its major reasons were found to be noise, waste accumulation, polluted air with smoke, and unhealthy environment in slums. The outcome of research suggests that the city planners should give equal priority to the natural resources and environment by various pollution management interventions and proper city planning. It is crucial for the well-being of the human beings to lower down the effect of stressors, so that the life in the city can be livable and of good quality. This paper provided guidelines for other metropolitan cities too for developing Environmental Competence and for generating mass awareness about the Urban Environmental Stress and its possible management options to help people develop Environmental Resilience and functional coping.

Research of City Environmental Pollution and City Planning for the Future

2014 ◽  
Vol 908 ◽  
pp. 375-378
Author(s):  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Environmental Planning ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
City Environment ◽  
Environment Problem ◽  
The People ◽  
The Future ◽  
The City

City environment problem increasingly troubles the people living in the city. What the human doings are against the city environment and damage their homes. This paper analyzes the causes of city environmental pollution and several aspects of pollution, and probes into the problems of city pollution and environmental planning for the future. The goal is to find an effective solution to resolve these problems. Finally, the solution of the problem from three aspects in city planning is proposed for improving the living environment and purifying homes.

I am the river. The river is me

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dylan Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Cultural Importance ◽  
Legal Personhood ◽  
Nature And Culture ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
The People ◽  
Life Force ◽  
The City

<p>Throughout Aotearoa-New Zealand many of our landscape features are deeply connected to whakapapa (genealogy/lineage) and hold grave amounts of cultural and spiritual significance to tangata whenua (indigenous people). One prominent example of this is the Whanganui River. Throughout history being seen as a sacred source, the recent acquisition of legal personhood has witnessed the acknowledgement of its mauri (life force) and future well-being. Being a widely used and respected waterway, the river holds identifiable character and meaning throughout its journey through the Manawatu. </p> <p>With the scope set with the city of Whanganui, something that is lost with the reaches of the urban river environment is the ability to convey these ideas and values to the people of the city. Many significant sites and history are lost to the standardization of the river’s edge. This added with the issue of flooding leaves areas lacking in connection and resilience. With a river surrounded in cultural importance and personhood, how can these ideas be conveyed to people less familiar, but still respect the values of local iwi (tribe) and the river itself? </p> <p>This design-led research aims to explore the ideas and values behind Te awa tupua, and how the contrasting perspectives of nature and culture can be understood and re-thought in regards to the riverside landscape. Focusing on the understanding of values, history, connection and health. The research uses a built framework to guide decision making. While the design solution acts to improve the cultural and spiritual presence along the river’s edge. Utilizing forgotten areas of land along the river’s journey, old Pā sites are resurfaced and reconnected to the city. While the connection the riverside landscape has been rethought to bring the idea of ownership and use, back to the river environment itself. </p>

The Impact of Atmosphere in the City on Subjective Well-Being of Rio de Janeiro Residents During (vs. Before) the 2014 FIFA World Cup

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 605-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Schlegel ◽  
Rebecca Pfitzner ◽  
Joerg Koenigstorfer
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Path Modeling ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

This study looks at the hosting of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup in Rio de Janeiro and, based on research drawing on environmental psychology and studies of liminality, hypothesizes that the perceived celebrative atmosphere in the city increases subjective well-being of host city residents (cariocas). Data were collected via in-person intercept surveys from 221 and 218 cariocas before and during the event, respectively. There was an increase in subjective well-being from before the event to during the event. The results of two-group path modeling revealed further that there was a positive impact of the perceived celebrative atmosphere in the host city on residents’ subjective well-being during the event; the effect was weaker (though still positive) for the time period when the event was not being hosted. Initiatives may build upon the atmospheric elements in a city to increase subjective well-being of residents, particularly in the context of event hosting.

scholarly journals The role of forgiveness on subjective well-being of university students in their romantic relationships Üniversite öğrencilerinin romantik ilişkilerinde affetmenin öznel iyi oluşları üzerindeki rolü

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seher Balcı Çelik ◽  
Gülden Öztürk Serter
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The People ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Negative Feelings

The concept of "subjective well-being" is used as a term for happiness in positive psychology.  The subjective well-being called "happiness" among the people is the emotional and cognitive evaluation of the life. Being in a romantic relationship is one of the factors that increase the subjective well-being of the individual. Being in a romantic relationship can provide satisfaction and happiness to the individual, as well as causing events that would lead to get hurt from time to time. Here, the individual displays behaviours such as avoidance or revenge or prefers forgiving as a result of negative emotions caused by getting hurt. In this study, it is aimed to investigate whether the forgiveness levels of university students who have romantic relationship predicts the subjective well-being or not. The study is performed on 329 students who are studying at Hitit University and On Dokuz Mayıs University in 2016-2017 academic year and who have romantic relationships. "Heartland Forgiveness Scale", "Positive Negative Feelings Scale" and "Life Satisfaction Scale" and "Personal Information Form" prepared by the researchers are used in the study. In the study, it can be stated that as the forgiveness scores of the students increase, the subjective well-being scores are also found to increase thus high forgiveness is a factor that increases the subjective well-being level. As a result of the study, the predictor effect of forgiveness levels on subjective well-being is examined and it is determined that self-forgiveness, forgiving others and forgiving the situation which are the sub-dimensions of forgiveness explain 13% of the subjective well-being. Extended English abstract is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.Özet“Öznel iyi-oluş” kavramı pozitif psikolojide mutluluk kavramının karşılığı olarak kullanılmaktadır. Halk arasında ”mutluluk” olarak adlandırılan öznel iyi oluş yaşamın duygusal ve bilişsel açıdan değerlendirilmesidir. Romantik ilişki içerisinde olmak, bireyin öznel iyi oluşunu artıran etkenlerden biridir. Romantik ilişki içerisinde olmak bireylere doyum ve mutluluk sağladığı gibi zaman zaman incinmesine yol açacak olaylar yaşamasına da neden olabilmektedir. Birey incinmenin getirdiği olumsuz duygular sonucunda kaçınma ya da öç alma gibi davranışlar sergilemekte ya da affetme yolunu seçmektedir. Bu çalışmada romantik ilişki yaşayan üniversite öğrencilerinin affedicilik düzeylerinin öznel iyi oluşlarını yordayıp yordamadığının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma 2016-2017 eğitim öğretim yılında Hitit Üniversitesi ve Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesinde öğrenim gören ve romantik ilişkisi olan 329 öğrenci üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ile “Heartland Affetme Ölçeği”, “Pozitif Negatif Duygu Ölçeği” ve “Yaşam Doyum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada öğrencilerin affetme puanları arttıkça öznel iyi oluş puanlarının da arttığı belirlenmiştir ve bu sonuca göre affediciliğin yüksek olmasının öznel iyi oluş düzeyini artıran bir faktör olduğu söylenebilir. Araştırma sonucunda affedicilik düzeylerinin öznel iyi oluş üzerinde yordayıcı etkisi incelenmiş ve affetmenin alt boyutları olan kendini affetme, başkalarını affetme ve durumu affetme öznel iyi oluşun  % 13’ünü açıkladığı belirlenmiştir.

scholarly journals Konsep Negara Utama Al-Farabi Dan Relevansinya

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-78
Author(s):  
Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Human Beings ◽  
The People ◽  
Virtuous Character ◽  
The City

Abstrak: Dalam artikel ini penulis mengeksplorasi gagasan kota utama yang  diajukan  oleh  Abu  Nashr al-Farabi  (870-950 M), seorang filsuf Muslim di abad ke-10. Gagasan al-Farabi mengenai kota utama banyak penulis ambil  dari  karya  utamanya yang  sangat terkenal, Mabdi r Ahl al-Madinah al-Fdhilah yang  secara  harafiah berarti  “Dasar-dasar Pandangan Warga  Kota Utama.” Pandangan al-Farabi dalam karya  ini banyak dipengaruhi oleh dua filsuf Yunani, yakni Plato dan Aristoteles. Kota utama adalah kota  yang  warganya mengerti hakikat kebenaran (teoritis)  dan  juga  memiliki kemampuan bertindak secara  moderat (tawassuth) dengan mempertimbangkan tempat, waktu, pelaku dan juga alasan mengapa hal itu perlu dilakukan (phronesis). Keutamaan ini bisa mengantarkan para warganya untuk mencapai kebahagiaan (al-sa’dah). Kebahagiaan adalah tujuan hidup yang paling utama dan paling tinggi bagi manusia. Bagi al-Farabi,  dalam upaya mewujudkan kota  utama, peran filsuf raja menjadi sangat penting karena dia yang akan mendidik para warga untuk mengerti dan bisa bertindak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai keutamaan.   Kata-kata Kunci:  Kota utama, kebahagiaan, emanasi, neoplatonisme, penyatuan, phronesis.   Abstract: In this article  I will explore  al-Farabi’s idea  of virtuous city. Abu Nashr Al-Farabi  is a Muslim  philosopher who lived in 870 to 950. The idea of virtuous city much refers to his master piece, Mabdi r Ahl al-Madnah al-Fdhilah, which literally means “the principles of the views  of citizens in virtuous city.” Al-Farabi’s concept  of virtuous city in this book  is much  influenced by two  Greek  philosophers, i.e. Plato  and Aristoteles. The virtuous city is the city in which  the virtuous citizens live. The virtuous citizens are those who understand the nature of truth and have virtuous character (phronesis). This virtue will carry the citizens to happiness (al-sa’  dah). The happiness is the ultimate goal for all human beings. According to al-Farabi, to make virtuous city happen, the role of philosopher-king is very important. He will teach and educate the people to understand the nature of truth and  act in accordance with  virtuous character.   Keywords:  Virtuous  City, happiness, emanation, Neoplatonism, union, phronesis.

scholarly journals The well-being of residents in an urban environment: the case of a Russian megapolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (35) ◽  
pp. 124-138
Author(s):  
Anna BAGIROVA ◽  
Olga NOTMAN
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Urban Restructuring ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Current State ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The City

The issue of ensuring the well-being of residents is central to systems of municipal governance. The purpose of our study is to measure the well-being of residents in an urban environment and, based on the obtained results, to identify problem areas that impede the achievement of strategic development goals in the megapolis. We conducted a representative survey of residents in one of the largest industrialized Russian megacities, Ekaterinburg. Based on the survey data, an index of subjective well-being in the urban environment was obtained, which included 4 blocks of assessment indicators: 1) assessment of the current state of the urban environment; 2) assessment of the changes in the urban environment; 3) assessment of personal well-being; and 4) assessment of intentions to live in the city. The study revealed that the most prosperous citizens in the urban environment are: 30-39 years old; married; employed. The problems of low well-being and the absence of youth intent to connect their futures with the city are identified as the main threats to the megapolis’ development. The results of our study are of practical importance for making informed management decisions in urban restructuring planning, urban infrastructure upgrades, and the development of social policy measures aimed at improving the quality of life and well-being of citizens.

scholarly journals Components of value-semantic sphere of personality as predictors of migration intentions among the youth (on the example of Komsomolsk-on-Amur).

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-113
Author(s):  
A.V. Bakina ◽  
O.A. Orlova ◽  
S.V. Yaremtchuk
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Explanatory Models ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Migration Activity ◽  
Sample Group ◽  
The City

The article is devoted to the study of migration intentions among young people in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The study tested two hypotheses: 1) differences between groups of young people with different migration activity will be manifested in the mismatch between values and their accessibility, as well as in the level of subjective well-being; 2) components of the value-semantic sphere are predictors of migration intentions among young people. The sample group included 130 subjects aged 16—25 years (mean age 23.1 years). To explore value-semantic sphere was used the methodology of E.B. Fantalova “level of correlation between “value” and “accessibility” in various spheres of life” and the Index of personal well-being. The results of the study showed that 26% of young people are not going to change their place of residence, 22% — are going to leave the city. Step-by-step regression analysis allowed us to identify explanatory models that predict the migration activity of young people. Subjective well-being is the most significant predictor of migration intentions (28% of variance). The second place is occupied by the sharpness of the mismatch between the importance of values and their subjective accessibility (26% of the variance).

scholarly journals Comparative study of the role of municipalities in providing health care services

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-200
Author(s):  
Alireza Ahmadi ◽  
Somayeh Hessam ◽  
Shaghayegh Vahdat ◽  
Iravan Masoudi-Asl
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The People ◽  
Macroeconomic Indicators ◽  
Process Factors ◽  
The City

Introduction: One of the most important functions of municipalities as a public institution is to provide, maintain and promote the health of citizens. To improve the health of the community, we need to understand the function of the municipality in countries that affect the health and well-being of the population. Material and methods: This study is a comparative-descriptive study. After searching for databases and authoritative sources and documents, related research was introduced into the study. Considering the performance of municipalities in the provision of health services, 7 countries were selected as statistical samples. Finally, the comparative attitudes of selected countries based on the role of municipalities in providing health services, macroeconomic indicators and health economics were tabulated, compared and compared. Results: The municipalities of the selected countries in the provision of health services have been made in the form of four process factors, context, content and stakeholders, among which the health system infrastructure, government form, the degree of rehabilitation and the council system are considered as effective factors in the provision of health services. Conclusion: Development of cities and disproportionate facilities with the population, providing appropriate health services to the people is not possible except with the participation of all sectors, especially urban management. An overview of the experiences of the studied countries shows that the municipalities also play a key role in the development of the city as well as in the area of health.

scholarly journals Expansion of the Open Area (Johari Window) and Group Work Directed to Enhancing the Level of Subjective Well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Devrim Erginsoy Osmanoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Open Area ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The People ◽  
Johari Window

Open and healthy communication plays an important role in the determination of human relations. While people are interpreting the bodily feedbacks given by the people they are communicating with to understand their intentions, they rely on the information they give about themselves; that is, their explanations about themselves. The Johari Window technique is the technique that supports the creation of trust in interpersonal relations, as well as the elimination of problems arising in the communication used in counseling processes. According to this technique, the area including an individual's behaviors, attitudes, feelings, experiences, skills or clear information about how he/she looks is called the open area. This area’s being broad plays an important role in the individual’s developing close relationships with other members of society, in his/her happiness or in his/her living positive emotions. In many studies, it was determined that both the physical health and psychological health of the people who shared their knowledge about themselves were positively affected. The purpose of the current study is to expand the open area of the group members participating in nine-session group work by using Johari window so that their understanding and awareness of themselves can be improved and their understanding of others can be enhanced and they can be enabled to see interpersonal differences. The study group of the current research is comprised of 12 students; 5 females and 7 males, from the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance who participated in the study on a volunteer basis. In the current study, in order to collect data, the Psychological Well-being Scale, which was developed on the basis of Ryff's (1989) psychological well-being model and the Johari Window Evaluation Form developed according to the model proposed by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham were used. According to the posttest results obtained at the end of the study, it was observed that the open areas of the university students participating in the group work were expanded and their scores taken from the sub-dimension “positive relationships with others” of the subjective well-being increased.

scholarly journals Can Electric Bicycles Enhance Leisure and Tourism Activities and City Happiness?

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 8144
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Hsien Lin ◽  
Chih-Chien Shen ◽  
I-Cheng Hsu ◽  
Pei-Yi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Software Interface ◽  
The People ◽  
Bike Sharing ◽  
Search For Information ◽  
Electric Quantity ◽  
The City ◽  
Meizhou City

Using Meizhou City as an example, the aim of this study was to verify whether e-bike sharing systems can improve the convenience of engaging in leisure and tourism activities in cities, and thus increase residents’ well-being. First, quantitative research was carried out to collect data on users’ opinions. Then, qualitative research was carried out to obtain the opinions of experts. Finally, the investigation was conducted using multivariate review analysis. The results of the research showed that e-bikes should be classified based on electric quantity, the rental fee should be charged based on mileage, and the relevant corporate information should be integrated. It is also necessary to develop a software interface with functions for users to rent e-bikes and search for information related to consumption, leisure, and travel activities, and make promotion plans. Finally, people need to be encouraged to cycle to obtain the benefits of leisure and exercise. In this manner, the convenience of participation in leisure and tourism activities can be increased, people’s physical and mental health will be substantially improved, and the happiness index of the people and the city will increase.

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