Disability Self-Identification and Well-Being in Emerging Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-316
Author(s):  
Holly McCartney Chalk ◽  
Christopher P. Barlett ◽  
Natalie D. Barlett
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Disability Identity ◽  
Identity Based

Research suggests that emerging adults (EAs) with a disabling impairment experience poor psychosocial outcomes and delayed markers of adulthood. Given the numbers of EA with a disabling impairment who do not self-identify as having a disability, we examine a multigroup structural model of positive disability identity based on disability self-identification. Participants ( n = 2,016) completed assessments of positive disability identity, psychosocial outcomes, and markers of adulthood. Most participants with a disabling impairment did not self-identify as having a disability (68%). Positive disability identity, maintaining a positive view of disability, was associated with increased life satisfaction, regardless of whether EA self-identify as having a disability. Exploratory analyses suggest that EA with psychiatric disabilities experience the most negative psychosocial outcomes. Findings suggest that maintaining a positive view of disability is associated with favorable outcomes. However, intervention with EA who do not self-identify is challenging, as they may not seek support services.

scholarly journals Are perceptions of grandparenthood related to family and life satisfaction? A study with emerging adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752098115
Author(s):  
Isabel Miguel ◽  
Alexandra M. Araújo ◽  
Sandra Fernandes ◽  
Luísa Carneiro ◽  
Paula Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Adult Grandchildren

Given the crucial role that grandparents play in the upbringing and well-being of their grandchildren, research regarding the perceived importance of grandparents for their emerging adult grandchildren is of particular relevance. This study examined the relations between perceived grandparents’ roles and family and life satisfaction in Portuguese emerging adults. Participants (N = 387), aged 18–25, completed a structured self-report questionnaire. Findings of structural equation modeling showed that emerging adults’ perceptions of grandparental roles of counselor, enjoying the relationship, and indulgence are positively related to their family and life satisfaction. The mediation analysis showed that family satisfaction mediated the relation between perceptions of grandparents acting as counselors and the life satisfaction of emerging adult grandchildren. Implications of family relationships and grandparenting in the context of emerging adulthood are discussed.

Tourism as a Pathway to the Good Life: Comparing the Top–Down and Bottom–Up Effects

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 866-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Chu Chen ◽  
Sukjoon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
The Good Life ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Bottom Up

This research examined the relationships among tourism, well-being, and novelty-seeking as a personality trait based on the top–down and bottom–up theories of well-being. A structural model that includes a direct effect of novelty-seeking on life satisfaction (top–down influence) and an indirect effect through tourism experiences (bottom–up influence) were proposed and tested using a sample of 556 American residents. Results showed that novelty-seekers were well aware of travel benefits and traveled more frequently. It was also found that the top–down influence of novelty-seeking on life satisfaction was significantly greater than the bottom–up influence. These findings highlight the crucial role of personality as a predictor of well-being as well as the importance of applying positive psychology principles to further enhance the potential contribution of tourism experiences to tourists’ well-being.

Romantic Relationship Status and Emerging Adult Well-Being: Accounting for Romantic Relationship Interest

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathon J. Beckmeyer ◽  
Shannon Cromwell
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Using Data

Using data from 744 unmarried emerging adults, we tested the associations between their romantic relationship status and well-being while accounting for single participants’ romantic relationship interest. Specifically, we compared the depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and loneliness of those who were (1) romantically involved, (2) single not/slightly interested in a romantic relationship, and (3) single very interested in a romantic relationship. The single very interested group reported greater depressive symptoms than those in the other two groups, who did not differ from each other. Emerging adults in the romantically involved group reported greater life satisfaction than both groups of single participants who did not differ from one another. Those in the romantically involved group reported less loneliness than both groups of single emerging adults, and the single not/slightly interested group reported less loneliness than the single very interested group. Results are discussed within the context of emerging adult romantic development.

Presence of Meaning, Sources of Meaning, and Subjective Well-Being in Emerging Adulthood

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siu-ming To ◽  
Wai-leung Sung
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Presence Of Meaning

In this study, we aimed to examine whether and how presence of meaning and sources of meaning interact and contribute to the subjective well-being of emerging adults. Results from a cross-sectional survey of 251 Chinese community college students in Hong Kong revealed that presence of meaning was positively associated with life satisfaction and positive affect. The findings also showed that ascriptions to self-preoccupating and individualistic sources of meaning were associated with positive affect, while ascriptions to individualistic and self-transcendent sources of meaning were associated with life satisfaction. Furthermore, ascription to the individualistic source of meaning amplified the strength of a positive relationship between presence of meaning and life satisfaction. These findings can provide a knowledge base for initiating further research on how different components of meaning in life cooperate to affect emerging adults’ subjective well-being.

Diabetes Camp Counselors: An Exploration of Counselor Characteristics and Quality of Life Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-387
Author(s):  
Meg C. Nicholl ◽  
Jessica M. Valenzuela ◽  
Barry Nierenberg ◽  
Gillian S. Mayersohn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Counselor Characteristics ◽  
Camp Counselors ◽  
Diabetes Camp

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of volunteering at a diabetes camp on emerging adults with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods Thirty counselors with and 22 without T1DM (19.07 ± 2.71 years old) volunteered at a 1-week T1DM camp in the northeastern United States. Counselors with T1DM had a range of self-reported A1C scores (5.8% or 39.9 mmol/mol to 14.0% or 129.5 mmol/mol). Self-report measures of quality of life, hope, and well-being were completed pre- and postcamp at 4 time points: 1 month before camp, arrival at camp, final day of camp, and 2 months postcamp. Open-ended questions regarding counselor experiences were analyzed to understand camp effect. Results There were significant differences between counselors’ levels of trait hope in comparison to published norms. There were few clear differences in psychosocial outcomes pre- and postcamp; however, some increases in well-being were revealed in anticipation of camp. Major reasons for volunteering included assisting others and reciprocating or continuing a perceived positive experience as a camper. Conclusion No changes in psychosocial outcomes pre- to postcamp were observed. However, measures used in this study may be poorly defined for a counselor population. Further research on the characteristics of emerging adults who choose to be camp counselors is needed. By understanding the demographics of this population, health professionals can help target individuals to become camp counselors as well as enhance the camp experience to fit their developmental needs.

Helicopter Parenting Versus Autonomy Supportive Parenting? A Latent Class Analysis of Parenting Among Emerging Adults and Their Psychological and Relational Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 216769682110004
Author(s):  
Woosang Hwang ◽  
Eunjoo Jung
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Helicopter Parenting ◽  
Supportive Parenting ◽  
Parenting Class ◽  
Parenting Classes

We aim to identify typologies of parenting among emerging adults and describe how parenting typologies are related to their life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and parent-child relationship. Using a three-step latent class approach, we analyzed 472 mother-child and 426 father-child relations. We recruited the students from a private university in Upstate New York. We confirmed four parenting classes among emerging adult mothers and fathers: helicopter parenting, autonomy supportive parenting, uninvolved parenting, and parenting that combined characteristics of helicopter parenting and autonomy supportive parenting. We found that emerging adults whose parents were in the autonomy supportive parenting class reported higher scores on life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and their relationship with their parents than those in the helicopter parenting and uninvolved parenting classes. In addition, we found that emerging adults in the combined parenting class reported higher scores for life satisfaction and their relationship with their parents than those in the autonomy supportive parenting class.

Psychological capital is associated with higher levels of life satisfaction and school belongingness

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Alfonso D. Datu ◽  
Jana Patricia M. Valdez
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Intermediate Variable ◽  
School Belongingness

Psychological capital (PsyCap) has been associated with key organizational and well-being outcomes. However, limited investigations have been carried out regarding the role of PsyCap in the educational settings. The present study assessed the association of PsyCap with life satisfaction and school belongingness in the academic context. Four hundred and sixty-two Filipino high school students participated in the current investigation. Structural equation modeling showed that PsyCap was positively linked to school belongingness via the intermediate variable life satisfaction. An alternative structural model also provided evidence of the indirect effects of PsyCap on life satisfaction via school belongingness. Theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.

scholarly journals Examining the dark side of motivation on life satisfaction in college students: does grit matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-125
Author(s):  
Elisa Huéscar Hrnández ◽  
Juan Antonio Moreno-Murcia ◽  
Luís Cid ◽  
Diogo Monteiro ◽  
Filipe Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Even though teachers can have an important effect on the regulation of student behavior, the existing scientific literature has hardly explored the simultaneous influence of personal traits and social factors to promote student well-being. This study examined the mediating role of amotivated behavior and the relationship with teacher controlling behaviors, grit, and satisfaction with life. A total of 474 college students (female= 135; male= 339) participated in the study. All participants completed a multi-section survey assessing the constructs under analysis. Results from the structural model analysis displayed acceptable fit and amotivation played a mediating role in the relationship between grit-perseverance and life satisfaction but not for grit-passion. These findings provide evidence regarding adequate teacher behavior and the importance of measuring student grit in the classroom setting. These findings provide new insights into the understanding of teacher motivational behaviors and student learning processes that influence student behavioral regulations and affective outcomes.

Do linking social, human and financial capital matter for the labour force in Lao PDR? The relationship between occupational well-being and life satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanvedes Daovisan ◽  
Thanapauge Chamaratana
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe labour force is the cornerstone of the economy of Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Labour market growth seems to be vigorously increased by using labourers' capital to foster work-related employees’ well-being, through enhancing their life satisfaction. This study examines whether linking social, human and financial capital are important for the labour force in Lao PDR and whether there is a positive relationship between occupational well-being and life satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe authors tested the hypotheses using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Using a systematic sampling approach, the study employed structured interviews; data were collected from 1,037 members of the labour force, between 2017 and 2019.FindingsThe structural model indicated that linking social and human capital and occupational well-being were significantly positively related to life satisfaction. However, the present study found that financial capital was non-significantly related to life satisfaction. The substantive and practical implications of these findings are discussed.Originality/valueThis is the first research study to investigate the relationship between occupational well-being and life satisfaction using a Laotian sample.

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