scholarly journals The Well-Being of Siblings of Individuals with Autism

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Green
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
At Risk Children ◽  
The Face ◽  
Key Words Autism ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

Objective. The purpose of this review of the literature was to summarise studies regarding the psychosocial impact of growing up with a sibling with autism and to identify gaps in the related literature. Methods. Electronic databases were reviewed in order to critically appraise the 14 articles relevant to the topic. The search included a combination of the following key words: autism*, quality of life, well-being, sibling*, ASD, ASD sibling*, family, adjust*, psychological functioning. Results. The majority of studies involved mixed children and adolescent samples, leading to confounding results and an inability to draw accurate conclusions about these distinct life stages. Autism appears to contribute to unique environmental stressors for the typically developing sibling. When experienced in the context of additional demographic risk factors, these stressors can result in difficulties adjusting to the demands of a special-needs child. Despite some vulnerability to behavioural and emotional dysfunction in at-risk children, siblings have the potential to not only adjust but to thrive in the face of disability adversity. Conclusion. Growing up with a sibling with autism appears to manifest in both positive and negative outcomes for siblings, depending upon important demographical, family, and individual variables.

scholarly journals EDUCATION, RACE-ETHNICITY, AND MULTI-MORBIDITY AMONG ADULTS AGES 30-64 IN THE NATIONAL HEALTH INTERVIEW STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S353-S353
Author(s):  
Vicki Johnson-Lawrence ◽  
Anna Zajacova ◽  
Rodlescia Sneed
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Demographic risk factors for multimorbidity (living with 2+ chronic conditions) have been identified in numerous population-based studies of older adults; however, there is less data on younger populations, despite the fact that approximately 24% of US adults age 18+ have multimorbidity. To examine the associations of education and race/ethnicity with mutimorbidity among adults aged 30-64 using cross-sectional data from the 2002-2014 National Health Interview Surveys. Compared to having a bachelor’s degree or higher, completing less than HS (OR=1.58, 95% CI = 1.50-1.66) or HS/some college (OR=1.32, 95% CI = 1.27-1.37) were both associated with increased odds of multimorbidity. Non-Hispanic Blacks had greater odds of multimorbidity (OR=1.07, 95% CI = 1.02-1.11) compared to Non-Hispanic Whites with comparable characteristics. Reducing multimorbidity through health promotion efforts across the socioeconomic spectrum and earlier in the life course will be a requirement to age successfully and support overall well-being in the aging US population.

scholarly journals PENGUATAN NILAI-NILAI KEAGAMAAN BAGI MASYARAKAT KORBAN BENCANA GEMPA DI KENAGARIAN TANDIKAT KECAMATAN PATAMUAN KABUPATEN PADANG PARIAMAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Gazali Gazali ◽  
Nafri Andy
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Psychological Condition ◽  
Belief In God ◽  
Positive Psychological Functioning ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Mind

Nagari Tandikat is one of the Nagari in Padang Pariaman Regency that suffered severe impacts due to the earthquake of 30 September 2009. In the face of the earthquake, stoic attitude must be owned by earthquake victims as this will form a positive psychological condition (positive psychological functioning), which brings to the realization of psychological well being in a person especially religious values adopted because religion is able to create its own color in regulating the pattern of human attitudes. More specifically, religion also wrestles with various problems of human life both socially and psychologically, the belief in god is able to give calm, not infrequently the religion is also used as a solution to the problems of the mind and not visible, related to pleasure, to suffering. By using the CBR approach, this research will conduct research-based devotion in the strengthening of religious values for the September 30th Quake Victims in Nagari Tandikat Padang Pariaman. From the research results revealed there are several strengthening programs that have been and are being done as a strengthening of religious values for the earthquake victims such as wirid yasinan, tablig akbar, annual commemoration and religious strengthening program. Nagari Tandikat merupakan salah satu Nagari di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman yang mengalami dampak cukup parah akibat gempa bumi 30 September 2009. Dalam menghadapi gempa, sikap tabah harus dimiliki oleh korban gempa karena hal ini akan membentuk kondisi psikologis yang positif (positive psychological functioning), yang membawa kepada terwujudnya kesejahteraan psikologis (psychological well being) dalam diri seseorang terutama nilai-nilai agama yang dianut karena agama mampu menciptakan warna tersendiri dalam mengatur pola sikap manusia. Lebih spesifik, agama juga bergelut dengan beragam persoalan hidup manusia baik secara sosial maupun psikis, keyakinan terhadap tuhan mampu memberi ketenangan, tidak jarang agama juga dijadikan sebagai solusi atas permasalahan-permasalahan batin dan tidak terlihat, terkait kesenangan, hingga penderitaan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan CBR, penelitian ini akan melakukan penelitian berbasis pengabdian dalam penguatan nilai-nilai agama bagi Korban Gempa 30 September di Nagari Tandikat Padang Pariaman. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut diungkap ada beberapa program penguatan yang telah dan tengah dilakukan sebagai penguatan nilai-nilai keagamaan bagi masyarakat korban gempa yaitu wirid yasinan, tablig akbar, peringatan tahunan dan program penguatan keagamaan.

The Unique Contribution of Positive Orientation to Optimal Functioning

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Alessandri ◽  
Gian Vittorio Caprara ◽  
John Tisak
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Positive Orientation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Mode ◽  
Optimal Functioning

Literature documents that the judgments people hold about themselves, their life, and their future are important ingredients of their psychological functioning and well-being, and are commonly related to each other. In this paper, results from a large cross-sectional sample (N = 1,331, 48% males) are presented attesting to the hypothesis that evaluations about oneself, one’s life, and one’s future rest on a common mode of viewing experiences named “Positive Orientation.” These results corroborate the utility of the new construct as a critical component of individuals’ well functioning.

Meditation buffers medical student compassion from the deleterious effects of depression.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S Mascaro ◽  
Sean Kelley ◽  
Alana Darcher ◽  
Lobsang Negi ◽  
Carol Worthman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Functioning ◽  
Wait List ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Emotions ◽  
The Face ◽  
Second Year

Increasing data suggest that for medical school students the stress of academic and psychologicaldemands can impair social emotions that are a core aspect of compassion and ultimately physiciancompetence. Few interventions have proven successful for enhancing physician compassion inways that persist in the face of suffering and that enable sustained caretaker well-being. To addressthis issue, the current study was designed to (1) investigate the feasibility of cognitively-basedcompassion training (CBCT) for second-year medical students, and (2) test whether CBCT decreasesdepression, enhances compassion, and improves daily functioning in medical students. Comparedto the wait-list group, students randomized to CBCT reported increased compassion, and decreasedloneliness and depression. Changes in compassion were most robust in individuals reporting highlevels of depression at baseline, suggesting that CBCT may benefit those most in need by breakingthe link between personal suffering and a concomitant drop in compassion

scholarly journals Special Issue on Mental Health and Well-Being in Adolescence: Environment and Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2975
Author(s):  
Javier Ortuño-Sierra ◽  
Beatriz Lucas-Molina ◽  
Félix Inchausti ◽  
Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Environment And Behavior ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Health And Well Being

Psychological problems in children and adolescent populations range from 10% to 20% [...]

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