scholarly journals A Test of the Phase Model of Psychotherapy Change

2002 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 759-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony S Joyce ◽  
John Ogrodniczuk ◽  
William E Piper ◽  
Mary McCallum
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Comparative Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Trial Data ◽  
Phase Model ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Short Term

Objective: A comparative trial of 2 forms (interpretive and supportive) of short-term, time-limited individual (STI) therapy provided data that were used to test the propositions of the Howard and others phase model of psychotherapy change. Method: Patients completed the Integra Outpatient Tracking Assessment Form on 5 occasions during the 20-session treatments. The measure assesses 3 dimensions: subjective well-being, current symptoms, and current life dysfunction. Howard and others regard these as dimensions that represent successive phases in the therapy change process (that is, well-being improves first, followed by resolution of symptoms, and finally by change in long-standing life dysfunction). We conducted a test of their model, using their approach to data analysis. Results: The comparative trial data provided no support for the phase model. Conclusions: Possible explanations for the absence of confirmatory findings are considered.

Intraindividual Variability and Stability of Affect and Well-Being

GeroPsych ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Röcke ◽  
Annette Brose
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Functional Implications ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Underlying Processes

Whereas subjective well-being remains relatively stable across adulthood, emotional experiences show remarkable short-term variability, with younger and older adults differing in both amount and correlates. Repeatedly assessed affect data captures both the dynamics and stability as well as stabilization that may indicate emotion-regulatory processes. The article reviews (1) research approaches to intraindividual affect variability, (2) functional implications of affect variability, and (3) age differences in affect variability. Based on this review, we discuss how the broader literature on emotional aging can be better integrated with theories and concepts of intraindividual affect variability by using appropriate methodological approaches. Finally, we show how a better understanding of affect variability and its underlying processes could contribute to the long-term stabilization of well-being in old age.

scholarly journals The Art of Happiness: An Explorative Study of a Contemplative Program for Subjective Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Rastelli ◽  
Lucia Calabrese ◽  
Constance Miller ◽  
Antonino Raffone ◽  
Nicola De Pisapia
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Effects

In recent decades, psychological research on the effects of mindfulness-based interventions has greatly developed and demonstrated a range of beneficial outcomes in a variety of populations and contexts. Yet, the question of how to foster subjective well-being and happiness remains open. Here, we assessed the effectiveness of an integrated mental training program The Art of Happiness on psychological well-being in a general population. The mental training program was designed to help practitioners develop new ways to nurture their own happiness. This was achieved by seven modules aimed at cultivating positive cognition strategies and behaviors using both formal (i.e., lectures, meditations) and informal practices (i.e., open discussions). The program was conducted over a period of 9 months, also comprising two retreats, one in the middle and one at the end of the course. By using a set of established psychometric tools, we assessed the effects of such a mental training program on several psychological well-being dimensions, taking into account both the longitudinal effects of the course and the short-term effects arising from the intensive retreat experiences. The results showed that several psychological well-being measures gradually increased within participants from the beginning to the end of the course. This was especially true for life satisfaction, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, highlighting both short-term and longitudinal effects of the program. In conclusion, these findings suggest the potential of the mental training program, such as The Art of Happiness, for psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Narcissism and the Strategic Pursuit of Short-Term Mating

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mating Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mate Poaching ◽  
Marital Infidelity ◽  
Active Pursuit

Previous studies have documented links between sub-clinical narcissism and the active pursuit of short-term mating strategies (e.g., unrestricted sociosexuality, marital infidelity, mate poaching). Nearly all of these investigations have relied solely on samples from Western cultures. In the current study, responses from a cross-cultural survey of 30,470 people across 53 nations spanning 11 world regions (North America, Central/South America, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and East Asia) were used to evaluate whether narcissism (as measured by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory; NPI) was universally associated with short-term mating. Results revealed narcissism scores (including two broad factors and seven traditional facets as measured by the NPI) were functionally equivalent across cultures, reliably associating with key sexual outcomes (e.g., more active pursuit of short-term mating, intimate partner violence, and sexual aggression) and sex-related personality traits (e.g., higher extraversion and openness to experience). Whereas some features of personality (e.g., subjective well-being) were universally associated with socially adaptive facets of Narcissism (e.g., self-sufficiency), most indicators of short-term mating (e.g., unrestricted sociosexuality and marital infidelity) were universally associated with the socially maladaptive facets of narcissism (e.g., exploitativeness). Discussion addresses limitations of these cross-culturally universal findings and presents suggestions for future research into revealing the precise psychological features of narcissism that facilitate the strategic pursuit of short-term mating.

The Effects of Short-Term Personal Goals on Subjective Well-Being

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1435-1450 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Steca ◽  
D. Monzani ◽  
A. Greco ◽  
M. D’Addario ◽  
E. Cappelletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Goals ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Short Term

The Effects of Work Process Modelling in an Essential Organizational and Technological Change

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2-659-2-662
Author(s):  
Anneli Leppänen
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Production Line ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Paper Machine ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Systematic Analysis

Work process and the conceptual mastery of it can be improved in a development program based on systematic analysis and modelling of the work process. In this study the results of the development program based on modelling of the work process were studied on a paper machine, which had given a considerable proportion of it's staff to the new paper machine installed in the mill. As a result productivity of the old production line decreased. A development program to develop the work process itself and the staffs conceptual mastery of it was organized to recover from the situation. The workers, foremen, production engineers and experts of different areas of paper production participated in the modelling of the process. During the modelling process the staff made 101 proposals to develop the work process of the old paper machine. Development of conceptual mastery of work, work characteristics and well being of the personnel were also studied during the change process. The study followed up the groups staying on the old production line (n=23) and leaving for the new one (n=18). The two basic groups were also compared with the new groups coming from outside (n=37 for the old production line, 60 for the new one). The careers of the workers, work, and job satisfaction improved during the change process in both groups followed up. And although those who stayed on the old production line were older and less educated than the other groups, there were no differences between the groups in the conceptual mastery of work or in the assessments of work, job satisfaction or other indicators of subjective well-being

scholarly journals Changes in Subjective Well-Being Over Time: Economic and Social Resources do Matter

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. l. Moro-Egido ◽  
M. Navarro ◽  
A. Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThis article analyzes the main determinants of changes in subjective well-being over time in Germany distinguishing between long-term and short-term changes. Our findings for the long term indicate that social capital and values and cultural dimensions have the greatest capacity to predict changes in subjective well-being. Likewise, the correlation between economic resources and subjective well-being is weaker due to the small increase registered in household income and because people compare their income with those who are better off and feel envy. In the short term, economic resources have the highest capacity to predict both improvements (ups) and declines (downs) in subjective well-being. Finally, we also suggest that, whenever information is available, personality traits should be taken into account in the analysis of changes in subjective well-being over time in order to achieve more reliable estimates.

scholarly journals KESEPIAN DENGAN KESEJAHTERAAN SUBJEKTIF PADA USIA LANJUT YANG TINGGAL DI PANTI JOMPO KHUSNUL KHOTIMAH PEKANBARU RIAU

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 825-832
Author(s):  
Mulya Sasmita ◽  
Alma Yulianti
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Correlation Result

This research study the correlation between loneliness and subjective well being in elderly people at nursing home. Samples are 27 male and 23 female taken by purposive random sampling. Reliablity of loneliness is (α) 0.912 and (α) 0.891 for subjective well being. Data analysis used product moment correlation. Result shows negative correlation between loneliness and subjective well being with confident correlation is (r) -0.700 (p= 0.000)

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Amanah dan Dukungan Sosial dengan Kesejahteraan Subjektif Mahasiswa Perantau

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Muflihah Azahra Iska Hasibuan ◽  
Novia Anindhita ◽  
Nurul Hikmah Maulida ◽  
H. Fuad Nashori
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Overseas Students ◽  
Quota Sampling

<p class="IABSTRAK"><strong>Abstract: </strong>The purpose of this study to find out the correlation between amanah and social support with subjective wellbeing in overseas students. Amanah was measured using Amanah Scale based on theory Ash-Shiddieqy. Social Support was measured using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and to measured subjective well being using SWLS Scale and PANAS Scale. The population of this study were 230 students and the sample obtained 144 students by using quota sampling technique. The methods for data analysis were multiple regression. The results showed significant relationship between amanah and social support with subjective wellbeing in overseas students. Amanah and social support contributed 12.6% to subjective well being.</p><p class="IKEYWORDS"><strong>Abstrak: </strong>Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara amanah dan dukungan sosial dengan kesejahteraan subjektif pada mahasiswa perantau. Pengukuran amanah menggunakan skala amanah yang dibuat oleh peneliti berdasarkan teori dari Ash-Shiddieqy (1971). Pengukuran dukungan sosial menggunakan <em>Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) </em>dan pengukuran kesejahteraan subjektif menggunakan SWLS dan skala PANAS. Populasi dari penelitian ini berjumlah 230 dan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 144 mahasiswa dengan menggunakan teknik <em>quota sampling. </em>Proses analisis data menggunakan metode analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada hubungan antara amanah dan dukungan sosial terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif pada mahasiswa perantau.<strong> </strong>Amanah dan dukungan sosial secara bersama-sama memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 12.6 % terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif.</p>

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