Compassion as a Source of Satisfaction and Fear in Professionals Who Work With People

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110617
Author(s):  
Ramazan Sak ◽  
Eşref Nas ◽  
İkbal Tuba Şahin-Sak ◽  
Çağla Öneren-Şendil ◽  
Reyhan Tekin-Sitrava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Fear Of Compassion

Background Compassion satisfaction and fear of compassion affect the mental health of professionals who work with people. In addition, each of these two variables can be important indicators of the quality of the services such professionals provide. Methods This study examines compassion as a source of satisfaction and fear among 293 professionals work with people, including 158 teachers, 57 police officers, 45 nurses and 44 imams. A personal information form, the Fear of Compassion Scale, and the Compassion Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection tools. Results Neither fear of compassion nor compassion satisfaction varied significantly according to the sampled professionals’ genders, educational levels, monthly incomes or area of residence. However, both these measures did exhibit statistically significant variation by the respondents’ professional roles, ages, numbers of children and marital statuses. A significant negative relationship between the participants’ fear of compassion and their compassion satisfaction was also identified. Conclusion Courses related to kindness and social interaction should be provided in schools, to help the adults of the future.

scholarly journals Nest prospecting brown-headed cowbirds ‘parasitize’ social information when the value of personal information is lacking

2017 ◽  
Vol 284 (1861) ◽  
pp. 20171083 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. White ◽  
Hayden B. Davies ◽  
Samuel Agyapong ◽  
Nora Seegmiller
Keyword(s):  
Personal Information ◽  
Molothrus Ater ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Brood Parasites ◽  
Nest Selection ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
Nest Quality ◽  
Cognitive Challenges

Brood parasites face considerable cognitive challenges in locating and selecting host nests for their young. Here, we test whether female brown-headed cowbirds, Molothrus ater , could use information acquired from observing the nest prospecting patterns of conspecifics to influence their own patterns of nest selection. In laboratory-based experiments, we created a disparity in the amount of personal information females had about the quality of nests. Females with less personal information about the quality of two nests spent more time investigating the nest that more knowledgeable females investigated. Furthermore, there was a strong negative relationship between individual's ability to track nest quality using personal information and their tendency to copy others. These two contrasting strategies for selecting nests are equally effective, but lead to different patterns of parasitism.

scholarly journals Debt Origin and Investment Efficiency from Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Heung Joo Jeon ◽  
Hyun Min Oh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Public Debt ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Optimal Investment ◽  
Capital Gains ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Private Debt ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Private And Public

This study empirically analyzes the effect of debt origin on investment efficiency. According to previous studies that report that the quality of financial reporting may vary depending on the origin of the debt, the empirical analysis predicted that the effects of the origin of the debt on investment efficiency would be differential. Debt origin was divided into private and public debt. The analysis results of this study are as follows. First, there is a significant negative relationship between the private debt and investment efficiency, while there is a significant positive relationship between public debt and investment efficiency. This means that capital gains under public debt may be more profitable to managers by improving the quality of their accounting information than those under private debt. This is in line with the previous research which found that, when financing with public debt, the earnings management is reduced and accounting transparency is high. This study focuses on the origin of debt as a determinant of investment efficiency and analyzes the level of investment efficiency according to the origin of debt. We examine the sustainability of firms from the perspective of investment efficiency, such as raising capital and selecting optimal investment options. The results of this study suggest that the level of incentives and investment efficiency of managers may be differentiated depending on the origin of the debt.

scholarly journals The Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Health–Psychological Health, Physical Activity, and Overall Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Dai ◽  
Xuehui Sang ◽  
Rashid Menhas ◽  
Xia Xu ◽  
Sumaira Khurshid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship

Background: Highly infectious respiratory disease COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, and spread worldwide. Different measures have been adopted worldwide to contain the COVID-19, and these measures have various impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (CP) and lockdown policy on physical health (PH)–psychological health (PsH), physical activity (PA), and overall well-being (OW) in the context of HRQoL, exploring the mediating role of emotional regulation (ER).Method: The current study was conducted in two provincial cities of China. An online survey was conducted in both the cities to collect the data. After quantifying the data, a total of 2,200 respondents data were analyzed through appropriate statistical techniques.Results: The study results indicate that CP was found significantly and negatively related to PH (β = −0.157, t = 9.444, p < 0.001). A significant relationship was found between CP and PsH (β = 0.779, t = 45.013, p < 0.001). The third prediction revealed a significant negative relationship between the CP and OW (β = −0.080, t = 5.261, p < 0.001). The CP and PA had a significant negative relationship (β = −0.047, t = 3.351, p < 0.001).Conclusion: The PH, PsH, and OW of the Chinese people were affected due to the CP and lockdown measures. It is suggested that ER intervention reduces the negative psychological impacts for improving quality of life. ER can function one's sentiments in their social environment effectively for quality of life.

The effect of internal controls on financial reporting quality in Iranian family firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Lari Dashtbayaz ◽  
Mahdi Salehi ◽  
Toktam Safdel
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between internal controls weakness and financial reporting quality and the effect of family ownership on the mentioned relationship in Iranian listed firms.Design/methodology/approachIn this way, the authors included the number of 139 firms from 2013 to 2017, of which 28 were family firms. The hypotheses are analyzed based on panel data and means comparison.FindingsThe results illustrated that weakness in internal controls has a significant negative relationship with financial reporting quality. In other words, internal controls weakness decreases the quality of financial reporting quality. Moreover, the results showed that being familial does not affect the aforementioned relationship.Originality/valueConsequently, there is no suitable criteria to distinguish family firms and there is a need to take them into serious consideration because very few studies have been conducted focusing on this issue in Iran, as it is considered an argumentative subject to be discussed in the Iranian market.

scholarly journals On the Relationship Between the Marriage Squeeze and the Quality of Life of Rural Men in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 702-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueyan Yang ◽  
Shuzhuo Li ◽  
Isabelle Attané ◽  
Marcus W. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Marriage Market ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Marriage Squeeze ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Relationship

China is facing a male marriage squeeze, as there are more men in the marriage market than potential female partners. As a consequence, some men may fail to ever marry. However, while some studies have suggested that most unmarried men affected by the marriage squeeze in rural China feel a sense of failure, the quality of life of the men who remain unmarried against their will remains largely unexplored. Using data collected in rural Hanbin district of Ankang City (Shaanxi, China), this study analyzes the relationship between the marriage squeeze and the quality of life among rural men. Descriptive analyses indicate that the quality of life of unmarried men aged 28 years and older tends to be worse than for both younger unmarried men and married men. Also, the quality of life of men who perceive the marriage squeeze appears to be worse than that of those who do not. Regression analyses reveal that the perceived marriage squeeze and age independently have a significant negative relationship with the quality of life of rural men.

Teachers’ Perceived Disruption at School and Related Variables from Teachers and School Functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Belén Martínez Fernández ◽  
José C. Chacón Gómez ◽  
Javier Martín Babarro ◽  
María José Díaz-Aguado Jalón ◽  
Rosario Martínez Arias
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Linear Modeling ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
School Context ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Linear Modeling ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
School Rules

AbstractThis study explores variables related to teachers’ perception of disruption at school as a function of teachers (sense of personal accomplishment, professional disengagement and depersonalization and emotional exhaustion) and school (overall school management and quality of school rules) factors. Using a questionnaire regarding school climate, data from 4,055 teachers across 187 high schools were analyzed. Hierarchical linear modeling was applied and the results indicate that, taken separately, significant individual teacher predictors (Model 1) explain 26% (95% CI [.23, .29]) of the variability of the perceived disruption, especially depersonalization and emotional exhaustion. Contextual school variables (Model 2) explained 15% (95% CI [.12, .18]) of variance in teachers’ perceived disruption, with a significant negative relationship with the quality of rules. Model 3 included the above factors plus interactions between the emotional exhaustion and depersonalization variables and school indicators (30% of variance explained; 95% CI [.26, .33]). The results indicated the existence of a moderating effect for the quality of school rules, so that fair and properly-applied rules in the school context may be associated with a decrease in the relationship between depersonalization and emotional exhaustion and perceived disruption.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE JOB SATISFACTION LEVELS OF THE PERSONNEL WHO WORKED IN SPORTS ORGANIZATION

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1858-1866
Author(s):  
Gul CAVUSOGLU ◽  
M. Yalcın TASMEKTEPLIGIL ◽  
Izzet ISLAMOGLU ◽  
Saban UNVER
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Multiple Comparison ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sports Organization

The aim of the study was to determine the job satisfaction levels of the personnel who worked in sports organization. 285 randomly selected people who worked in sports organization participated in this study.  A form for personal information and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale (MSQ) developed by Weiss et al (1967) and checked for validity and reliability by Baycan (1985) were used in the study. Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H and Dunn’s multiple comparison tests were used for the analysis of the data. A significant difference was found among the groups in terms of their job satisfaction scores with increasing age in the statement of wages earned for the profession.  Satisfaction levels in terms of wages showed significant difference as the educational levels of personnel decreased. It was stated that the personnel whose job satisfaction levels were generally moderate were not pleased in terms of payment and the chances for advancement. However, the personnel’s job satisfaction scores’ being moderate shows that payment alone does not affect job satisfaction. 

AGGRESSION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS PREDICTORS OF PHUBBING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
İzzet Parmaksız ◽  
Suat Kılıçarslan
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Findings

Our skills and attitudes have an effect on our behaviors. Phubbing, which is described as ignoring the interlocutor during communication by focusing on the cellphone, is also highly effective in our behaviors. In this context, this study aimed to determine the predictive effect of aggression and emotional intelligence on the level of phubbing. The study group consisted of 768 adult individuals [Female:461, Male:307] living in different provinces of Turkey. Participants’ ages ranged from 22 to 57. The data of the study were collected using the Phubbing Scale, KAR-YA Aggression Scale, Emotional Intelligence Scale, and a personal information form. According to the findings obtained from the study, there was a significant negative relationship between phubbing and emotional intelligence, a significant positive relationship between phubbing and aggression, and a significant negative relationship between aggression and emotional intelligence. According to the preliminary analysis, sex did not cause a significant difference in phubbing scores, while marital status and level of education caused a significant difference. According to the results of the hierarchical regression analysis, emotional intelligence and aggression were found to be predictors of phubbing behaviors. The research findings were discussed under the literature, and some recommendations were made.

scholarly journals KESEPIAN DAN SELF COMPASSION MAHASISWA PERANTAU

Psibernetika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinda Marisa ◽  
Nelia Afriyeni
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Overseas Students ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

<p><em>This research aimed to see the correlation between self compassion with loneliness in overseas students of Andalas University. The research method used in this study was quantitative method. The UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) and Neff Self-Compassion Scale was used as measuring instrument in this research. The subjects in this research amounted to 100 people who were obtained using accidental sampling technique. The data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The result of the correlation analysis showed that there was a significant negative relationship at the moderate level between self compassion and loneliness in overseas students of Andalas University (r=-0,538; p=0,000). It means that the higher the self compassion possessed by overseas students of Andalas University, the loneliness that they feel will be lower. The calculation of hypothetical scores indicate that perceived loneliness and self-compassion possessed by the overseas students of Andalas University were in the moderate category. In terms of gender, there was no difference in loneliness felt by male and female overseas students of Andalas University.</em></p><p> </p><p><strong><em>ABSTRACT: </em></strong><em>This research aimed to see the correlation between self compassion with loneliness in overseas students of Andalas University. The research method used in this study was quantitative method. The UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) and Neff Self-Compassion Scale was used as measuring instrument in this research. The subjects in this research amounted to 100 people who were obtained using accidental sampling technique. The data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The result of the correlation analysis showed that there was a significant negative relationship at the moderate level between self compassion and loneliness in overseas students of Andalas University (r=-0,538; p=0,000). It means that the higher the self compassion possessed by overseas students of Andalas University, the loneliness that they feel will be lower. The calculation of hypothetical scores indicate that perceived loneliness and self-compassion possessed by the overseas students of Andalas University were in the moderate category. In terms of gender, there was no difference in loneliness felt by male and female overseas students of Andalas University.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><strong>: </strong><em>Loneliness, Overseas Students, Self-Compassion</em><strong></strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p>ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara <em>self compassion</em> dengan kesepian pada mahasiswa perantau Universitas Andalas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. <em>UCLA Loneliness Scale</em> <em>(Version 3)</em> dan <em>Neff Self-Compassion Scale</em> digunakan sebagai alat ukur dalam penelitian ini. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 100 orang yang didapatkan menggunakan teknik <em>accidental sampling</em>. Pengolahan data dilakukan menggunakan analisis korelasi <em>Pearson Product Moment</em>. Hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan negatif yang signifikan pada taraf sedang antara <em>self compassion</em> dengan kesepian pada mahasiswa perantau Universitas Andalas (<em>r</em>=-0,538; <em>p</em>=0,000). Artinya, semakin tinggi <em>self compassion</em> yang dimiliki oleh mahasiswa perantau Universitas Andalas, kesepian yang dirasakan akan semakin rendah. Hasil perhitungan skor hipotetik menunjukkan bahwa kesepian yang dirasakan dan <em>self compassion </em>yang dimiliki oleh mahasiswa perantau Universitas Andalas berada pada kategori sedang. Jika dilihat dari jenis kelamin, tidak terdapat perbedaan kesepian yang dirasakan oleh mahasiswa perantau Universitas Andalas yang berjenis kelamin laki-laki dan perempuan.</p><p><strong>Kata Kunci: </strong>Kesepian, Mahasiswa Perantau, <em>Self Compassion</em></p>

scholarly journals The Relationship between Quality of Life and Physical Activity, Worry, Depression, and Insomnia in Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adham Davoud ◽  
Malek Abazari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
General Health ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: Physical activity (PA), insomnia, depression, and worry were the key factors affecting pregnant women’s quality of life (QoL). The present study aimed to determine quality of life and its relationship with physical activity, insomnia, depression, and worry in pregnant women. Method: This was an observational cross sectional study, conducted among 256 healthy pregnant women using 5 questionnaires: WHOQOL-brief (WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire, brief version, ISI (Insomnia Severity Index), PSWQ (Penn State Worry Questionnaire), ZSRDS (Zung Self-Rating depression Scale), and Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ). Results: There was a significant relationship between general QoL, insomnia, and worry with educational background, number of children, and occupation (P < 0.05). Depression had a significant relationship with occupation (P < 0.05). PA did not have a significant relationship with demographic information. However, insomnia had a significantly negative relationship with general QoL, general health, and psychological health (P < 0.05). The worry variable had also a significant negative relationship with general QoL, general health, and physiological health (P < 0.05). Depression had a significant negative relationship with general health, physical health, and psychological health (P < 0.05). There was no significant relationship between physical activities in pregnancy with QoL, depression, worry, and insomnia. Conclusion: Women need to be informed about the necessity of controlling and reducing insomnia, worry, and depression to have a higher QoL. PA declined during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. However, PA in pregnancy can positively impact general QoL.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document