scholarly journals Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): Validated for teenage school students in England and Scotland. A mixed methods assessment

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen Clarke ◽  
Tim Friede ◽  
Rebecca Putz ◽  
Jacquie Ashdown ◽  
Steven Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mental Well Being

scholarly journals Companion Animal Type and Level of Engagement Matter: A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Links between Companion Animal Guardianship, Loneliness and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2349
Author(s):  
Heather Clements ◽  
Stephanie Valentin ◽  
Nicholas Jenkins ◽  
Jean Rankin ◽  
Nancy R. Gee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Companion Animal ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, countries worldwide placed limitations on social interaction, which is anticipated to have severe psychological consequences. Although findings are inconsistent, prior research has suggested that companion animals may positively influence human well-being and reduce loneliness. In the context of COVID-19, this has important implications, as companion animal guardians may be less negatively affected by the pandemic. The primary aim of this research was to investigate the influence of companion animals on mental well-being and loneliness during the pandemic, with specific interest in the role of ornamental fishes. A mixed-methods study was conducted, using an international sample. Quantitative data were collected via an online survey (n = 1199) and analysed using robust hierarchical multiple regression analyses; the influence of level of engagement with companion animals was examined for dogs, cats and ornamental fishes. There was no evidence that companion animal guardianship was associated with loneliness and mental well-being during the pandemic but spending more time engaging physically or socially with dogs (and to a lesser extent cats) was generally associated with poorer outcomes. Qualitative data were collected through open-ended survey responses (n = 757) and semi-structured interviews (n = 25) and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Two themes were developed—one related to companion animals as providers of social and emotional support, and the other to companion animals as providers of purpose and perspective. Concerns regarding the impact of the pandemic on animal welfare were also identified. Compared to other animal types, more participants expressed indifference regarding the impact of their fishes on their well-being during the pandemic, possibly because fishes cannot provide comfort via physical touch. The findings of this study reflect the wider field of human–animal interaction; although qualitative data suggest guardians believe their companion animals are a positive influence in their lives, there is little convincing quantitative data to support these beliefs. This highlights the need to refine theories regarding which aspects of companion animal guardianship may influence human well-being; the findings from this research may be useful in the refinement of such theories.

scholarly journals A Chatbot-Based Coaching Intervention for Adolescents to Promote Life Skills: Pilot Study

10.2196/16762 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e16762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Gabrielli ◽  
Silvia Rizzi ◽  
Sara Carbone ◽  
Valeria Donisi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
Mental Well Being

Background Adolescence is a challenging period, where youth face rapid changes as well as increasing socioemotional demands and threats, such as bullying and cyberbullying. Adolescent mental health and well-being can be best supported by providing effective coaching on life skills, such as coping strategies and protective factors. Interventions that take advantage of online coaching by means of chatbots, deployed on Web or mobile technology, may be a novel and more appealing way to support positive mental health for adolescents. Objective In this pilot study, we co-designed and conducted a formative evaluation of an online, life skills coaching, chatbot intervention, inspired by the positive technology approach, to promote mental well-being in adolescence. Methods We co-designed the first life skills coaching session of the CRI (for girls) and CRIS (for boys) chatbot with 20 secondary school students in a participatory design workshop. We then conducted a formative evaluation of the entire intervention—eight sessions—with a convenience sample of 21 adolescents of both genders (mean age 14.52 years). Participants engaged with the chatbot sessions over 4 weeks and filled in an anonymous user experience questionnaire at the end of each session; responses were based on a 5-point Likert scale. Results A majority of the adolescents found the intervention useful (16/21, 76%), easy to use (19/21, 90%), and innovative (17/21, 81%). Most of the participants (15/21, 71%) liked, in particular, the video cartoons provided by the chatbot in the coaching sessions. They also thought that a session should last only 5-10 minutes (14/21, 66%) and said they would recommend the intervention to a friend (20/21, 95%). Conclusions We have presented a novel and scalable self-help intervention to deliver life skills coaching to adolescents online that is appealing to this population. This intervention can support the promotion of coping skills and mental well-being among youth.

scholarly journals Study of correlation between social determinants on mental health status of adolescent school students of Patna, Bihar, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1561
Author(s):  
Anil Kumar Tiwari ◽  
Anil Kumar Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Mental Well Being

Background: The status of mental well-being is a function of emotional well-being, psychological well-being and social well-being, and includes aspects like cognitive and social skills, emotional capacity, empathy, ability to cope with adverse events, and capability to function within a society. Various studies have found strong correlations between a person’s immediate surroundings to how they perceive their well-being as well as their actual status of mental health. On one hand, social determinants affect the causation, severity and outcome of mental well-being, on the other hand the state of mental well-being affects the social determinants by affecting personal freedom, ability to make healthy life choices etc. This makes the study of social determinants of mental health very significant.Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory study of qualitative nature was undertaken in Patna among School going students between the ages 13-17. A self-administered peer reviewed questionnaire was used for data collection.Results: Of 400 participants 19% have features of depression and other mental health problems. Females were more affected. Students of low socioeconomic group (41.6%) and of single parent family (40%) were affected.Conclusions: Mental health problems are very common in adolescent school students. Active steps must be taken to increase awareness about depression among teachers and parents. Early intervention can help prevent worsening of depression and its impact on life.

scholarly journals Co-design and feasibility of a chatbot based coaching intervention for adolescents to promote life skills (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Gabrielli ◽  
Silvia Rizzi ◽  
Sara Carbone ◽  
Valeria Donisi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
Emotional Demands ◽  
Mental Well Being

BACKGROUND Adolescence is a challenging period, facing rapid changes, increasing socio-emotional demands and threats, such as (cyber)bullying. Adolescent mental health and well-being can best be ensured by providing effective coaching on life skills, as coping strategies and protective factors. Interventions that take advantage of online coaching by means of chatbots, deployed on web or mobile technology, may be a novel and more appealing way to support mental health prevention for adolescents. OBJECTIVE In this pilot study, we co-designed and conducted a formative evaluation of an online life skills coaching chatbot intervention, inspired by the positive technology approach, to promote mental well-being in adolescence. METHODS We co-designed the first life-skills coaching session of the “CRI(S)” chatbot with 20 secondary school students in a participatory design workshop. We then conducted a formative evaluation of whole intervention (8 sessions) with a convenience sample of 21 adolescents of both genders (average age 14.52 years), who engaged with the chatbot sessions over 4 weeks, filling in a user experience anonymous questionnaire (5-point Likert scale) at the end of each session. RESULTS A majority of the adolescents found the intervention was useful (16/21, 76.1%), easy to use (19/21, 90.4%) and innovative (17/21, 80.9%). Most of participants (15/21, 71.4%) liked in particular the video cartoons provided by the chatbot in the coaching sessions, thought that a session should last 5-10 minutes (14/21, 66%) and they said they would recommend the intervention to a friend (20/21, 95.2%). CONCLUSIONS We have presented a novel and scalable self-help intervention to deliver life skills coaching to adolescents that is appealing to them and can support the promotion of coping skills and mental well-being in youth.

scholarly journals Experiences, mental well‐being and community‐based care needs of fathers of late preterm infants: A mixed‐methods pilot study

Nursing Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Shahirose Sadrudin Premji ◽  
Sandra Reilly ◽  
Genevieve Currie ◽  
Aliyah Dosani ◽  
Lynnette May Oliver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Late Preterm ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Late Preterm Infants ◽  
Mental Well Being

I’ve 500 friends, but who are my mates? Investigating the influence of online friend networks on adolescent wellbeing

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Best ◽  
Brian Taylor ◽  
Roger Manktelow
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Influence Perceptions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between online friend networks and the mental well-being (MWB) of adolescent males. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a mixed methods approach: first, questionnaire involving a validated MWB scale and questions regarding online friendship to 14-15 year old males (n=521); and second, focus group interviews (n=8) of between six and eight members three months later. Findings – Positive and negative associations were recorded between online friends and well-being. A positive relationship (p < 0.05) was found between the number of online friends and well-being scores. However, higher numbers of online friends were also associated with increases in negative online experiences namely, receiving embarrassing posts online or risky activities such as, chatting frequently with strangers. Online friends may influence perceptions of social support, status and belonging, each of which may contribute positively or negatively to well-being. However, by increasing these perceptions, online friends may cause additional distress when their presence does not provide tangible support during a crisis period. Originality/value – Online friends provide the context to which young males explore and negotiate the online world. To date, little mixed methods research has focused exclusively on the MWB of online friends. Policy makers could do well to consider the growing prominence of online social networking and produce targeted programmes to educate young people on the benefits and pitfalls of building large online “friend” networks.

scholarly journals Mixed-methods quantitative–qualitative study of 29 nonagenarians and centenarians in rural Southern Italy: focus on positive psychological traits

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Scelzo ◽  
Salvatore Di Somma ◽  
Paola Antonini ◽  
Lori P. Montross ◽  
Nicholas Schork ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Mental Well Being

ABSTRACTObjective:This was a study of positive psychological traits in a group of rural Italians aged 90 to 101 years, and their children or other family members.Design:Mixed-methods quantitative (standardized rating scales) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) study.Setting:Study participants’ homes in nine villages in the Cilento region of southern Italy.Participants:Twenty-nine nonagenarians and centenarians and 51 family members aged 51–75 years, selected by their general practitioners as a part of a larger study called CIAO (Cilento Initiative on Aging Outcomes).Methods:We used published rating scales of mental and physical well-being, resilience, optimism, anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. Qualitative interviews gathered personal narratives of the oldest-old individuals, including migrations, traumatic events, and beliefs. Family members described their impressions about the personality traits of their older relative.Results:Participants age ≥90 years had worse physical health but better mental well-being than their younger family members. Mental well-being correlated negatively with levels of depression and anxiety in both the groups. The main themes that emerged from qualitative interviews included positivity (resilience and optimism), working hard, and bond with family and religion, as described in previously published studies of the oldest old, but also a need for control and love of the land, which appeared to be unique features of this rural population.Conclusions:Exceptional longevity was characterized by a balance between acceptance of and grit to overcome adversities along with a positive attitude and close ties to family, religion, and land, providing purpose in life.

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