The Link Between Neuroticism and Everyday Cognitive Failures is Mediated by Self-Reported Mindfulness Among College Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110484
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Kondracki ◽  
Michael C. Riedel ◽  
Katharine Crooks ◽  
Patricio Viera Perez ◽  
Jessica S. Flannery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cognitive Failures ◽  
Everyday Cognitive Failures ◽  
The Relationship

Neuroticism has been linked to an increased likelihood of cognitive failures, including episodes of inattentiveness, forgetfulness, or accidents causing difficulties in successfully executing everyday tasks and impacting health and quality of life. Cognitive failures associated with trait neuroticism can prompt some negative psychological outcomes and risky behaviors. Accumulating evidence shows that augmenting mindfulness can benefit cognitive health and general well-being. However, little is known regarding potential cognitive-behavioral pathways through which individual differences in trait neuroticism could influence the propensity to cognitive failures. Using a sample of 1003 undergraduate college students (females: n = 779) consisting of self-reported questionnaire data, we conducted correlational and mediational analyses to investigate the interrelationship between neuroticism, mindfulness, and cognitive failures. Higher neuroticism scores (females: r = −0.388, males: r = −0.390) and higher cognitive failures scores (females: r = −0.339, males: r = −0.407, p < .001) were significantly correlated with lower self-reported mindfulness scores. Mindfulness significantly mediated the relationship between neuroticism and cognitive failures (β = 0.50, 95%, CI: 0.37, 0.65). These findings indicate that higher mindfulness may help ameliorate negative effects of neuroticism on everyday cognitive failures. Future research will determine how college students may benefit from positive impact of mindfulness to improve their psychological and physical health.

scholarly journals Passion for an activity: a new predictor of sleep quality

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn J Bélanger ◽  
Karima A Raafat ◽  
Claudia F Nisa ◽  
Birga M Schumpe
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Depressive Mood ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Mood Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Study Objectives The present research examines the relationship between people’s frequent involvement in an activity they like and find important (i.e., a passion) and the quality of their sleep. Research on the dualistic model of passion has widely documented the relationship between individuals’ type of passion—harmonious versus obsessive—and the quality of their mental and physical health. However, research has yet to examine the relationship between passion and sleep quality. Building on prior research has shown that obsessive (vs harmonious) passion is related to depressive mood symptoms—an important factor associated with sleep problems—we hypothesized that obsessive passion would be associated with overall worse sleep quality, whereas harmonious passion would predict better sleep quality. Methods A sample of 1,506 Americans filled out an online questionnaire on sleep habits and passion. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Hierarchical linear regressions and mediation analyses were carried out with results confirming our hypotheses. Results Obsessive passion for an activity was associated with worse sleep quality, whereas harmonious passion was associated with better sleep quality, adjusting for demographics, the type of passionate activity and its self-reported importance, alcohol and tobacco consumption, BMI, self-reported health, and diagnosed health conditions. The relationship between both types of passion and sleep quality was mediated by depressive mood symptoms. Conclusions Our study presents evidence of a strong relationship between sleep quality and passion, opening the door for future research to create new interventions to improve people’s sleep and, consequently, their well-being.

scholarly journals Governance and Tax Revenue in Asean Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
Makmun Syadullah
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Asean Countries ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

Tax revenue is influenced by many factors. Existing studies reveal that political stability, level of corruption, quality of the policy, income per capita, share of agriculture to the GDP, and market openness are some of the factors influencing tax revenue. This study aims to analyze the influence of governance by using some indicators, such as political stability, government effectiveness, quality of regulation, law enforcement accountability and control on corruption in tax area through empirical analysis of ASEAN countries. Descriptive analysis and causality methods are employed in this study. causality method is used to determine the relationship between observed variables using panel regression. The results of the study indicate that the controlon corruption, voice and accountability and political stability variables have significant negative effects on the tax ratio, while rule of law and quality of regulatory variables have positive impact on the tax ratio.

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life of elderly persons: a review and critical analysis of literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odília Maria Rocha Gouveia ◽  
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Alice Delerue Matos ◽  
Maria Johanna Schouten ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Several studies have documented the importance of social networks for quality of life (QL) in old age. This article presents a review and critical analysis of the literature on the relationship between the social networks of the elderly and their QL/well-being. A survey using interdisciplinary search engines [Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Scholar Google, Science Direct and Online Knowledge Library (b-on)], followed by an in-depth examination of the 37 documents subsequently identified, selected based on content, the geographical context of the study and its publication date, suggested a number of tendencies. In the first place, networks of friends have a greater impact on the QL/well-being of elderly persons than family networks. Secondly, the positive effect of the existence of more than one type of relationship was revealed (such as simultaneous friendships and family relationships). Finally, literature suggests emotional closeness has a positive impact on QL/well-being. The present study exposed the lack of longitudinal studies into the causality between network characteristics and QL/well-being. It also revealed the lack of research on the relationship between social networks and QL/well-being in elderly persons living alone. One problematic aspect relates to the fact that few studies provide a definition of the QL measures they adopt, or the rationale behind the manner of their operationalization of the concept.

scholarly journals Sexuality perceptions of people with schizophrenia: preliminary results in a portuguese sample

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1438-1438 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J. Marques ◽  
T. Santos ◽  
C. Queiros
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Relationships ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Emotional Intimacy ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

IntroductionSexuality is an important dimension of life. To promote the well-being and quality of life of people with Schizophrenia, they must experience their sexuality in healthy ways. However, the lack of studies about this topic makes difficult to develop interventions in this area.AimsUnderstand the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes related with sexuality of schizophrenic individuals.MethodsData were collected using a questionnaire intentionally prepared for this study, with questions related to biologic, emotional and social dimensions of sexuality, evaluating: knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about sexuality; sexual activity; emotional intimacy, friendship and social life. The sample was composed by 35 individuals with Schizophrenia: 83% male and 17% female; mean age 41 years.ResultsThe data revealed that 86% of the sample is single and only 6% have an affective relationship. They have difficulties to have friends, to have a satisfactory social life, and only 20% have a job. Despite the correct knowledge about sexuality, they reveal difficulties in fulfilling emotional or intimate relationships, they feel lonely and unsatisfied about their sexual life. They also feel negative effects of anti-psychotic drugs, often neglected by health professionals, views as non-preoccupied with the quality of the sexual life of the patients.ConclusionsThe sample valorized being asked about their sexuality, revealing that this topic is forgot by the professionals. It seems necessary to develop interventions regarding the sexuality of those individuals. Our future research is to ameliorate the questionnaire, preparing it to be useful when professionals discuss sexuality with schizophrenic individuals.

Relationship between Parenting Styles and Gender Role Identity in College Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Ching Lin ◽  
Robert E. Billingham
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Role Identity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gender Role Identity ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between perceived parenting styles and gender role identity was examined in college students. 230 undergraduate students (48 men, 182 women; 18–23 years old) responded to the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) and the Bern Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI). The hypothesis was that parenting styles (authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive for both fathers and mothers) would be significantly associated with gender role identity (undifferentiated, feminine, masculine, and androgynous) of college students, specifically whether authoritative parenting styles associated with androgyny. To account for differences in sex on gender role identity or parenting styles, sex was included as a factor. The pattern of the difference in identity groups was similar for males and females. There were significant differences in parenting styles between gender role groups. Maternal and paternal authoritativeness correlated with participants' femininity, and for both parents, the relationship was observed to be stronger in males than females; paternal authoritativeness was significantly associated with androgyny. Future research based on these results should investigate how the findings relate to children's psychological well-being and behavioral outcomes.

A Salutogenic Perspective on Adverse Experiences

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Höltge ◽  
Shauna L. Mc Gee ◽  
Andreas Maercker ◽  
Myriam V. Thoma
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Adverse Experiences ◽  
Past Experiences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract. Research has predominantly focused on the negative effects of adversity on health and well-being. However, the salutogenic perspective suggests that adversity may not always be detrimental ( Antonovsky, 1996 ). In fact, under certain circumstances, adversity may have the potential for positive outcomes, such as increased resilience and thriving ( Carver, 1998 ; Rutter, 1987 ). The “steeling effect” suggests that past experiences of adversity may increase resistance to later adversities. It proposes that moderate adversity may facilitate more adaptive functioning than no adversity or high levels of adversity ( Rutter, 2006 , 2012 ). The relationship between adversity and health may be optimally assessed using curvilinear models, yet the majority of previous studies have examined linear associations ( Masten & Cicchetti, 2016 ). It is therefore the aim of this review to determine whether moderate adversity is associated with more adaptive functioning when compared to no and high levels of adversity. Practical implications and future research are also discussed.

scholarly journals Social networking’s peril: Cognitive absorption, social networking usage, and depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stoney Brooks ◽  
Phil Longstreet
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Cognitive Absorption ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Relationship

Social networking has become commonplace in today’s always-connected world. Due to this ubiquity, researchers have sought to explore the positive and negative effects that can result from usage of social networking. This research has shown many effects on an individual's psychological well-being, with one of the most concerning being mixed results of how usage relates to depression. In this study, we further examine the relationship between usage and depression for social networking users. In addition, we posit that aspects of cognitive absorption, namely temporal dissonance, focused immersion, and heightened enjoyment, have a direct effect on the amount of usage. A survey of 251 social networking users reveals that temporal dissociation and heightened enjoyment are associated with increased usage, and usage was found to be associated with greater levels of depression. Further, prior research has shown a significant difference between genders in Internet usage and social networking. Therefore, we report our findings as an overall analysis and as a gender-based between-groups analysis. This analysis shows that more variance is explained for females than males in most relationships. Implications for research and society are discussed along with future research directions.

scholarly journals Considerations regarding the relationship between Fitness, Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle

2021 ◽  
pp. 412-417
Author(s):  
Cristian Ștefan LIUȘNEA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Patterns ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Prolong Life Expectancy ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction. Currently, the crises triggered by the pandemic, in the fields of health, freedom of movement, economic, with impact in the social and cultural spheres, bring back today the practical applicability of the concepts of fitness and wellness. Material and method. In our study we will refer to the effects of the pandemic on health (everyone's well-being), to see how they accentuated the negative effects of the risks that specialists linked to sedentary lifestyle; increased stress; static anti-physiological positions for prolonged periods of time, which result in cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and even cancer, to which is added an irrational diet. We will also refer to the relationship between the quality of life of people and the need to find the most effective ways to combat the negative effects of risk factors, by overcoming the obstacles posed by the financial situation and cultural patterns both in terms of lifestyle, as well as the eating behavior of people from different backgrounds. Results and discussions. We are of the opinion that specialists must go in their approaches, from the cultural understanding of man, to find ways to individualize the means of intervention so as to achieve the proposed objectives. The framework could be, for children and adolescents - the reorganization of school physical education, and for young people and adults - leisure activities, in which the emphasis could be falls on the concepts of Fitness and Wellness, with a beneficial effect on quality of life and personal satisfaction. Conclusion In this context, we believe that it is necessary to reconsider the need to make the population aware of the formation of a healthy lifestyle. The means could be physical fitness, wellness, rational nutrition and recovery according to the effort made, their benefits can have a major impact on health and prolong life expectancy. Keywords: Fitness, Wellness, Health, Physical education, cultural perspectives,

Parenthood and Psychological Well-Being

1989 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEBRA UMBERSON ◽  
WALTER R. GOVE
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parental Status ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

There are theoretical foundations in sociology for two seemingly incompatible positions: (1) children should have a strong negative impact on the psychological well-being of parents and (2) children should have a strong positive impact on the psychological well-being of parents. Most empirical analyses yield only a modest relationship between parenthood and psychological well-being. Usually, but not always, it is negative. In this study we consider the relationship between parental status and several dimensions of psychological well-being. Our analysis is based on data from a large national survey. It suggests that children have positive and negative effects on the psychological well-being of parents. The balance of positive and negative effects associated with parenthood depends on residential status of the child, age of youngest child, marital status of the parent, and the particular dimension of psychological well-being examined. When compared with nonparents, parents with children in the home have low levels of affective well-being and satisfaction, and high levels of life-meaning; parents with adult children living away from home have high levels of affective well-being, satisfaction, and life-meaning. The widowed appear to benefit most from parenthood and the divorced appear to experience the greatest costs.

scholarly journals OPTIMISM, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND COGNITION IN RECENT NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S113-S113
Author(s):  
Diana DiGasbarro ◽  
Kimberly Van Haitsma ◽  
Suzanne Meeks ◽  
Benjamin T Mast
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Dispositional Optimism ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Dispositional optimism may be an important resource for well-being across the lifespan. However, the relationship between optimism and quality of life in recent nursing home residents with and without cognitive impairment has not been examined. The aim of this study is to fill this gap in a sample of 66 older adults with a mean age of 74.59 years old (SD=10.37) who were admitted to a nursing home within the previous 30 days. Sixty older adults completed measures of cognition, quality of life, and optimism, and thus were included in analysis for the current study. Participants were split into groups based on the presence or absence of cognitive impairment, and linear regressions were conducted to examine the relationship between optimism and quality of life. In recent nursing home residents without cognitive impairment (n=30), optimism did not predict quality of life and accounted for a very small amount of variance (R2=.042, p=.280). However, in recent nursing home residents with cognitive impairment (n=32), optimism accounted for 20.9% of the variance in quality of life (R2=.209, p=.009). Higher levels of optimism were associated with better quality of life. Future research should explore why a stable trait like dispositional optimism is a stronger predictor of quality of life in recent nursing home residents with cognitive impairment compared to those without cognitive impairment. This line of research would be synergistic with emerging research on the identification and encouragement of strengths in older adults with cognitive impairment.

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