The effect of training given to parents with mentally disabled children on their life satisfaction self-stigma of seeking help depression and stress-coping styles

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-291
Author(s):  
Gulay Yildirim ◽  
Sukran Ertekin Pinar ◽  
Sultan Ucuk ◽  
Ozlem Duran Aksoy ◽  
Etem Erdal Ersan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
The Mean

Background: It is important to identify problem areas of parents with mentally disabled children, to support them, to address their stress sources and to effectively cope with them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of training given to parents with mentally disabled children on their life satisfaction, self-stigma of seeking help, depression and stress-coping styles. Material: Families with disabled children who continued their education at the Special Education Centers in Sivas created the sample of this pre- and post-test study (with control group). The data were collected with the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Self-Stigma of Seeking Psychological Help Scale (SSPHS) and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ). The scales were re-applied to the experimental group ( n = 75) after the application of scales and 5-week training. Individuals in the control group were not given any training. The Mann–Whitney U test, t test and Kruskal–Wallis variance analysis were used in the evaluation of the data. Results: The mean SWLS score was 19.14 ± 7.24 (min: 3; max: 31) before the training and 21.68 ± 7.39 (min: 6; max: 35) after the training. The mean BDI score was 16.92 ± 10.84 (min: 1; max: 60) before the training and 10.24 ± 7.77 (min: 0; max: 33) after the training. The mean SSPHS score was 58.18 ± 9.96 (min: 32; max: 82) before the training and 52.65 ± 14.28 (min: 28; max: 84) after the training. The mean optimistic approach score of SSPHS was 9.73 ± 2.67 (min: 2; max: 15) before the training and 10.58 ± 2.19 (min: 4; max: 15) after the training. It was determined that the difference between mean scores of the control group before and after the training was not significant ( p > .05). Conclusion: The training has positively affected the decrease in depression and self-stigmatization, and the increase in life satisfaction and stress-coping styles after the training. It is recommended to plan research studies to identify the need for support of parents, and to structure the trainings to be given according to the results of the educational intervention researches.

scholarly journals Relational variables predicting life satisfaction in pregnant womenGebelerde yaşam doyumunu yordayan ilişkisel değişkenler

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 318
Author(s):  
Hatice Kumcağız
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Life Scale

<p>The study aims at examining whether life satisfaction of pregnant women is predicted by their stress coping styles, being understood/not understood by their husbands, and intentional/unintentional conception. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 260 pregnant women living in two districts of Province Samsun who had self-reportedly no psychiatric problems. Data collection tools used in the study include a personal information form to determine sociodemographic characteristics of pregnant women, the Ways of Coping Questionnaire to determine stress coping styles, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale to determine level of life satisfaction. As the assumption of normality was not met (p&lt;0.05), the use of non-parametric tests was considered necessary; and thus the study used Spearman's rank correlation coefficient to find the relationship between two variables, and the Mann–Whitney U test to test whether there is a significant difference between two variables. A significant negative correlation was found between life satisfaction and submissive and helpless coping styles which are the subscales of the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The study found that life satisfaction of pregnant women was predicted by their stress coping styles, being understood/not understood by their husbands, and intentional/unintentional conception.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Özet</strong></p><p>Bu araştırmanın amacı gebelerin stresle baş etme tarzlarının, eşleri tarafından anlaşılma /anlaşılmama ve isteyerek gebe kalma/kalmama gibi durumların yaşam doyumlarını ne ölçüde yordadığını belirlemektir. Araştırma kesitsel tipte tarama modelinde desenlenmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri Samsun ilinin iki ilçesinde yaşayan, kendi ifadesine göre herhangi bir psikiyatrik sorunu olmayan 260 gebeden toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemler kullanılmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde (p&lt;0.05) normallik şartı sağlanmadığı için parametrik olmayan testlerden; iki değişken arasındaki ilişkiyi bulabilmek için Spearman Brown Sıra Farkları korelasyon testi ve iki durum arasında anlamlı fark olup olmadığını test etmek için de Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre, stresle başa çıkma tarzları ölçeğinin alt boyutlarından çaresiz yaklaşım ve boyun eğici yaklaşım ile yaşam doyumu arasında negatif yönde anlamlı düzeyde yordamaktadır. Araştırma bulguları ilgili literatür eşliğinde tartışılmış ve daha sonra gerçekleştirilecek araştırmalara yönelik öneriler geliştirilmiştir.</p>

Determination of burnout, life satisfaction, and stress coping styles of parents with disabled children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zehra Çalışkan ◽  
Derya Evgin ◽  
Nuray Caner ◽  
Bahriye Kaplan ◽  
Gonca Özyurt
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Disabled Children

scholarly journals Role of Global Self-Esteem in Predicting Life Satisfaction of Nursing Students in Poland, Spain and Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5392
Author(s):  
Ewa Kupcewicz ◽  
Elżbieta Grochans ◽  
Marzena Mikla ◽  
Helena Kadučáková ◽  
Marcin Jóźwik
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The Mean

Background: This study analyzed the role of global self-esteem and selected sociodemographic variables in predicting life satisfaction of nursing students in Poland, Spain and Slovakia. Methods: The study subjects were full-time nursing students from three European countries. A diagnostic survey was used as a research method, while the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (SES) and the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS) were used to collect data. Results: The research was performed on a group of 1002 students. The mean age of those surveyed was 21.6 (±3.4). The results showed significant differences both in the level of the global self-esteem index (F = 40.74; p < 0.0001) and in the level of general satisfaction with life (F = 12.71; p < 0.0001). A comparison of the structure of results demonstrated that there were significantly fewer students with high self-esteem in Spain (11.06%) than in Poland (48.27%) and in Slovakia (42.05%), while more students with a high sense of life satisfaction were recorded in Spain (64.90%) than in Poland (37.87%) or in Slovakia (47.44%). A positive, statistically significant correlation was found between global self-esteem and satisfaction with life in the group of Slovak students (r = 0.37; p < 0.0001), Polish students (r = 0.31; p < 0.0001) and Spanish students (r = 0.26; p < 0.0001). Furthermore, a regression analysis proved that three variables explaining a total of 12% output variation were the predictors of life satisfaction in Polish students. The regression factor was positive (ßeta = 0.31; R2 = 0.12), which indicates a positive correlation and the largest share was attributed to global self-esteem (9%). In the group of Spanish students, global self-esteem explained 7% (ßeta = 0.27; R2 = 0.07) of the output variation and 14% in the group of Slovak students (ßeta = 0.38; R2 = 0.14). Conclusions: The global self-esteem demonstrates the predictive power of life satisfaction of nursing students, most clearly marked in the group of Slovak students. The measurement of the variables under consideration may facilitate the planning and implementation of programs aimed at increasing self-esteem among young people and promoting the well-being of nursing students.

scholarly journals Examination of Affiliate Stigma, Hopelessness and Life Satisfaction in Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilty

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. E202123
Author(s):  
Necla Kasımoglu ◽  
Duygu Arıkan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Affiliate Stigma ◽  
Beck Hopelessness Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The Mean

Introduction. While expecting a healthy child, having a child with a disability can be quite traumatic for all family members, especially parents. The objective of the research was to evaluate affiliate stigma, hopelessness, and life satisfaction in parents of children with intellectual disability. Materials and Methods. The descriptive research included 203 parents of children with intellectual disabilities, who met the research inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Affiliate Stigma Scale, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Results. The mean age of parents included in the study was 40.74 ± 7.22 years, with 67.5% of caregiving mothers. The levels of affiliate stigma and hopelessness among parents were low, and they were satisfied with their lives. In case of increasing parental affiliate stigma, their hopelessness was found to increase, while life satisfaction was found to decrease. Conclusions. In order to increase public acceptance of people with disabilities by society, it is recommended to provide trainings and raise awareness against individuals with disabilities and their families.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of Stress-Coping Responses in the Association of Resiliency and Hardiness With the Life Satisfaction of Married People

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-180
Author(s):  
Sajjad Rezaei ◽  
◽  
Akram Seifizade ◽  
Amir Qorbanpoor Lafmejani ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Cognitive Reappraisal ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Married People

Background: Higher levels of resiliency and hardiness are associated with greater life satisfaction. However, there is limited information on the mediating role of married people responses to stressful life situations. Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the mediating role of stress-coping strategies in the association of resiliency and hardiness with the life satisfaction of married people. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the statistical population included all married students of the Islamic Azad University of Rasht City (north of Iran) in the 2018-2019 academic year. They were selected using a purposive sampling method. A total of 282 students were selected as a sample. To measure the variables, Billings and Moos’s coping responses inventory, the satisfaction with life scale, the Connor-Davidson resilience scale, and Ahvaz hardiness inventory were used. SPSS AMOS software, 24 full version was used for data processing. Results: According to the results of path analysis, resiliency has a significant effect on life satisfaction only through problem-focused and cognitive reappraisal-based coping responses (P<0.01) and it can explain 11% of the variance. Also, the indirect effect of hardiness on life satisfaction was not significant and this variable was deleted from the path, and the modified model was re-fitted. Conclusion: In dealing with stressful situations in life, the resilient actions of people who use problem-focused and cognitive reappraisal-based strategies lead to life satisfaction with more confidence.

scholarly journals The relationship between adaptability and life satisfaction among ostomy patients

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazel Dehvan ◽  
Monir Nobahar ◽  
Raheb Ghorbani ◽  
Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh ◽  
Masoomeh Najafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Continuous Sampling ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Functional Problems

Background & Aim: Ostomy surgery is used to provide a means of collecting waste through a channel. However, ostomy can produce functional problems and major changes in adaptability and life satisfaction among the patients. This study attempts to investigate the relationship between adaptability and life satisfaction among ostomy patients. Methods & Materials: This study is descriptive-correlational. 100 ostomy patients referring to Iran Ostomy Association were selected and studied using continuous sampling method and questionnaires of demographic information, Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Bell Adjustment Inventory (BAI). Results: The mean ± standard deviation of life satisfaction scores and adaptability scores were 16.8±4.4 (of 35) and 53.1±23.7, respectively. A positive and significant correlations were observed between life satisfaction and adjustment (r=0.597, p<0.001), and also adjustment dimensions, including home (r=0.585, p<0.001), health (r=0.611, p<0.001), social (r= 0.460, p<0.001), emotional (r=0.538, p<0.001) and occupational adjustment (r=0.380, p<0.001). Conclusion: According to the results, there was a positive and significant relationship between life satisfaction and adaptability. Thus, therapeutic department members have to help improve life satisfaction among ostomy patients by facilitating adaptability.

Satisfaction With Life Among Adolescents From Portuguese Immigrant Families in Switzerland

2007 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto ◽  
José Barros
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Variance Explained ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

The aims of this study were to determine the level of satisfaction with life among adolescents from Portuguese immigrant families in Switzerland and the factors related thereto. The sample consisted of 93 participants (mean age = 16.1 years; SD = 1.4). The mean duration of sojourn in Switzerland was 7.2 years. A control group of 187 Portuguese youth was also included in the study. There were no significant differences in level of life satisfaction between Portuguese adolescents living in Portugal and those living in Switzerland. Whereas demographic factors accounted for only 8% of the variance explained, demographic and psychosocial factors accounted for 31% of the variance explained. Psychological symptoms were the most important predictor of life satisfaction. Behavioral problems, gender, and mastery were also found to be significant predictors of life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Group Positive Psychotherapy Untuk Meningkatkan Kepuasan Hidup Pada Narapidana Di LP Kelas II A Kediri

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Utami
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Positive Psychotherapy ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to determine the influence of group positive psychotherapy on life satisfaction in inmates in IIA Kediri class. Subjects were 20 inmates living in prisons of IIA class in Kediri. Subjects selected by using purposive sampling technique which has low scores on life satisfaction scales with an age range of 20-39 years. This experimental research design uses Quasi experimental Pre-test-post-test control group design. Data analysis used is Different Test or t-Test and the technique used is paried Sample t-test. Data collection using the scale of Life satisfaction measuring tool using Satisfaction With life Scale (SWLS). The results showed that there was a difference of life satisfaction score in experimental group and control group that was obtained in control group with t-count value (1,000) less than t-table value (2,262) or significance value (0,343) more than alpha (0,050). In the experimental group the value of t-count (9,949) was more than the t-table value (2,262) or the significance value (0,000) less than the alpha (0.050).

scholarly journals Impact of Vipassana Meditation on Life Satisfaction

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phra Taweepong Inwongsakul ◽  
Sampathkumar
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Vipassana Meditation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Vipassana Meditation is measured to be the embodiment of the tradition from 2500 years back. It is non-scientific technique of self-observation which leads to progressive improved insight and positive life satisfaction attributes, as also, inculcations of family, friends, school, living environment and self life-satisfaction. The goal of this research was to study the effectiveness of Vipassana meditation on life satisfaction. In this study 120 student participants (experimental and control) were selected. The experimental group was given Ten Days (ten hours per day and total hours taken was three hundred hours) Vipassana meditation course. After meditation course the Satisfaction with life scale was administered to experimental and control group immediately. The effect of intervention on experimental group was studied by comparing with control group in pre-post test phases. For analysis of data the GLM- Repeated measures of ANOVA was used. Findings indicate that Vipassana meditation had positive effect on the level of life satisfaction.

scholarly journals STRESS-COPING STYLES AND SATISFACTION WITH LIFE OF MILITARY AVIATION PERSONNEL DIFFERING IN BODY MASS INDEX

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Paulina Baran ◽  
◽  
Paweł Jagielski ◽  
Agata Gaździńska ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Overweight People ◽  
Military Aviation ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Military

Introduction: Soldiers, due to the specific nature of their service, are one of the occupational groups particularly exposed to stress. The aim of this study was to assess the stress-coping styles and satisfaction with life in a group of military aviation personnel, differentiated in terms of the BMI (Body Mass Index). Methods: The research compared three groups of military aviation personnel, distinguished on the basis of BMI, i.e. people with normal body weight (25 people), overweight people (24 people) and people suffering from obesity (20 people). The CISS (Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations) Questionnaire by Endler and Parker was used to assess the stress-coping styles. Satisfaction with life was measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener et al. Results: The data analysis did not reveal any statistically significant differences in CISS and SWLS scores between groups differing in BMI (p>0.05). It was found that the style of coping with difficult situations that is most often manifested by the surveyed military aviation personnel is the task-oriented style (TOS). A comparable, high SWLS score was also revealed in all studied groups. Conclusions: The BMI turned out not to be a factor differentiating either the type of stress-coping styles or the level of satisfaction with life experienced by the military aviation personnel studied. It is likely that, due to the specificity of soldiers' work, the TOS may be a beneficial and adaptive style of dealing with stressful situations. The high level of general satisfaction with life found in the surveyed members of the military aviation personnel provides a reason to conduct further research aimed at identifying the factors determining this variable.

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