The individual: growing into society

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Bonner
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Neuropsychological Development ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Health And Well Being

This chapter examines the main developmental processes underlying future emotional and social behaviours. Early life experiences, combined with the development of social networks, exert a strong influence on health and well-being in later life, which in turn are mediated by the development of prosocial behaviour, coping skills, resilience, and optimal cognitive functioning. These complex issues require a healthy mind and body and the motivation to benefit and learn from a supportive environment. The chapter first provides an overview of neuropsychological development and the role of affection, fear and anxiety in early development before discussing social anxiety, communication and socialisation, and the well-being of children. It also considers the interrelationships between poverty, child abuse and neglect and concludes with an assessment of social inclusion strategies, troubled families, deviant and anti-social behaviour, the link between mental health and human distress.

Social Determinantsof Health

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Neuropsychological Development ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Healthy Community

This book examines the social determinants of health from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on social inequalities and well-being. It analyses the key factors which can lead to poor quality of life, homelessness and reduced mortality. The book begins by looking at early life experiences, which in combination with social networks, exert a strong influence on health and well-being in later life, which in turn are mediated by the development of prosocial behaviour, coping skills, resilience, and optimal cognitive functioning. This requires a healthy mind and body and the motivation to benefit and learn from a supportive environment. The book provides an overview of neuropsychological development and the role of affection, fear and anxiety in early development before discussing social anxiety, communication and socialisation, and the well-being of children. It considers the interrelationships between poverty, child abuse and neglect, with an assessment of social inclusion strategies, troubled families, deviant and anti-social behaviour, and the link between mental health and human distress. Ultimately, the book shows that relative poverty and social capital will provide the resilience for an individual to experience a sense of well-being and lead to successful ageing, while lifestyle choices and the support of a healthy community will reduce vulnerability to negative health behaviours. It explains how personal well-being is related to the availability of personal, family and community resources. The book will enable researchers, front-line workers, managers, service commissioners and politicians to identify and employ the most appropriate health care, social and economic interventions to support those at the edge of the community.

scholarly journals Impact of nutrition on ageing the process. Bridging the Gap: the animal perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 113 (S1) ◽  
pp. S23-S25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard F. Butterwick
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Ageing Process ◽  
Fundamental Biology ◽  
Health And Well Being

In pets, as in humans, there is increasing interest in interventions that promote ‘health and well-being’ into later life and extend these beyond their current limits. The purpose of this review was to assess the relevance of current knowledge of ageing in humans, described in a companion paper, as well as reviewing recent research on ageing in pet populations. The role of diet and other factors that influence the ageing process and ultimately lifespan in pets are highlighted in this review; in addition, future opportunities and challenges to further our understanding of the ageing process in pets are identified. Advancing knowledge of the fundamental biology of ageing will be key for the development and evaluation of strategies that extend both the quality and the quantity of lifespan in human and pet populations.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF GERONTOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN ACHIEVING THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S75-S76
Author(s):  
Toni C Antonucci
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Poverty And Inequality ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to improve the health and well-being of the world’s most vulnerable populations. This presentation will review the potential role psychology, in particular, illustrative theories and research, in achieving the SDGs of reducing poverty and achieving gender equality and empowerment. We consider life span (individual) developmental and life course (environmental structure) theories as useful for explaining how poverty and inequality influence the individual and community at one point in time and over time. Further, we use research evidence to illustrate how naturally occurring resources can be garnered to better explain, understand, identify and create successful intervention programs. We emphasize the importance psychology to achieving SDGs and emphasize that the application psychology to changing the behavior and expectations of individuals and societies to achieve sustainable development that contributes to a world that celebrates optimal and sustainable development for all.

scholarly journals Public Space in the New Urban Agenda. The Challenge of Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Elmlund ◽  
Tigran Haas ◽  
Michael Mehaffy
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Cultural Expression ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Being There ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
New Urban Agenda

The New Urban Agenda – the landmark 2016 agreement for sustainable urban development that has now been adopted by consensus by 193 nations – contains no fewer than nine paragraphs extensively discussing the importance of public space.  Among other things, the document describes public spaces as “drivers of social and economic development,” “enhancing safety and security, favoring social and inter-generational interaction and the appreciation of diversity” and “promoting walkability and cycling towards improving health and well-being.” There is also language on the role of public space in enhancing ecological sustainability and resilience, on equity and opportunity, on connectivity and social inclusion, on cultural expression and dialogue, and on broader human development (United Nations, 2017).

scholarly journals Heterogeneity in Husbands’ and Wives’ Physical Pain Trajectories over Mid-Later Years: Biopsychosocial Stratification and Implications for Later Life Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kandauda A S Wickrama ◽  
Tae Kyoung Lee ◽  
Catherine Walker O’Neal
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Growth Mixture Modeling ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
Physical Pain ◽  
Growth Mixture ◽  
Pain Trajectories ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Background and Objectives The present study investigated pain trajectories of husbands and wives over their mid-later years, the grouping of these trajectories, and differences in baseline biopsychosocial profiles and health and well-being outcomes in later years across the pain trajectory groups. Research Design and Methods Growth mixture modeling was used to identify latent classes of 244 husbands’ and wives’ physical pain trajectories over their mid-later years (1994-2015, average ages of 44-65 years). Analyses were conducted to identify how these pain trajectory classes were associated with respondents’ biopsychosocial profiles in 1994 and health and well-being in later years (2017, (>67 years). Results The individual pain trajectories of husbands and wives were clustered into three heterogeneous groups with differing trajectory patterns. Non-normative pain trajectory groups (with either a high pain level and/or persistent pain) were associated with adverse baseline biopsychosocial characteristics. These groups also experienced poorer health and well-being outcomes in later years (2017) compared to those with consistently low pain after controlling for lagged measures in 2015. Discussion and Implications The identification of pain trajectory groups and characteristics of group members provides a potentially useful prognostic tool for early preventive intervention efforts, treatment, and policy formation. Such interventions can promote and develop resiliency factors, thereby aiding in the redirection of middle-aged husbands’ and wives’ adverse pain trajectories.

scholarly journals Becoming a Grandparent and Its Effect on Well-Being: The Role of Order of Transitions, Time, and Gender

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (10) ◽  
pp. 2250-2262
Author(s):  
Giorgio Di Gessa ◽  
Valeria Bordone ◽  
Bruno Arpino
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Modifying Factors ◽  
And Gender ◽  
First Time ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Objectives Although the majority of older people are grandparents, little is known on whether and how the transition into grandparenthood affects their well-being. Moreover, evidence on whether the order of the transition, the time since grandchild’s birth, and the sociodemographic characteristics of the offspring modify the grandparental well-being is scarce. Taking into account these factors, our study examines the association between becoming a grandparent and subsequent well-being. Methods Our study is based on grandparents aged 50 and older from Waves 4–6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. Using longitudinal analyses, we investigate associations between becoming a grandparent and subsequent life satisfaction, positive affect, and depression controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors as well as health and well-being at baseline. Furthermore, we explore the role of modifying factors such as whether the grandchild was first-born, the time since transition, and sociodemographic characteristics of the offspring who became a parent. Results Becoming a grandparent has a positive effect on well-being only among women who became grandmothers for the first time and via their daughters. Moreover, this effect is particularly strong in the proximity of the birth of the grandchild. No effects were found among first-time grandfathers. Having an additional grandchild does not affect well-being of grandparents, regardless of the offspring’s characteristics. Discussion Transitioning to grandparenthood per se does not affect well-being. More research is needed to further investigate if interpersonal relationships and changes in roles triggered by becoming a grandparent could help promote well-being in later life.

scholarly journals Research on the Role of Humor in Well-Being and Health: An Interview With Professor Arnie Cann

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 412-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnie Cann ◽  
Nicholas A. Kuiper
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Interpersonal Processes ◽  
Specific Topic ◽  
Sense Of Humor ◽  
Comedy Film ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Personality Construct

In this interview, Dr. Arnie Cann discusses his research and views on the ubiquitous role of humor in psychological health and well-being. The interview begins with Professor Cann recounting how he originally became interested in studying humor. He then reflects on the main findings associated with the wide variety of humor-related studies he has conducted over the years. In doing so, Dr. Cann provides suggestions and ideas for further research investigating the role of humor in health and well-being. Specific topic areas discussed include the use of humor in the workplace and other social domains, personality approaches to humor, humor and interpersonal processes, humor and psychopathology, and humor’s role in dealing with stress and well-being. One of the prominent themes in this interview is the clear recognition of sense of humor as a multi-dimensional construct that includes various components that may either be beneficial or detrimental to well-being. A further important theme is the major distinction between humor as an inherent personality construct versus humor that results from exposure to stimuli (e.g., a comedy film). Comments are also provided by Dr. Cann on how the positive affect stemming from humor may be of particular benefit to the individual. Also discussed is the recent move to more fully integrate contemporary humor research with positive psychology approaches. The interview concludes with Dr. Cann providing several recommendations regarding future theorizing and research on the role of humor in psychological well-being.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF GERONTOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN ACHIEVING THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S76-S76
Author(s):  
Toni C Antonucci
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Poverty And Inequality ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to improve the health and well-being of the world’s most vulnerable populations. This presentation will review the potential role psychology, in particular, illustrative theories and research, in achieving the SDGs of reducing poverty and achieving gender equality and empowerment. We consider life span (individual) developmental and life course (environmental structure) theories as useful for explaining how poverty and inequality influence the individual and community at one point in time and over time. Further, we use research evidence to illustrate how naturally occurring resources can be garnered to better explain, understand, identify and create successful intervention programs. We emphasize the importance psychology to achieving SDGs and emphasize that the application psychology to changing the behavior and expectations of individuals and societies to achieve sustainable development that contributes to a world that celebrates optimal and sustainable development for all.

The Role of Psychology in Addressing Worldwide Challenges of Poverty and Gender Inequality

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni C. Antonucci ◽  
Martha Bial ◽  
Carole Cox ◽  
Ruth Finkelstein ◽  
Laura Marchado
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Poverty And Inequality ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract. The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to improve the health and well-being of the world’s most vulnerable populations. The authors illustrate the potential role of psychology – in particular, illustrative theories and research – in achieving two SDGs: SDG 1 (reduce poverty) and SDG 5 (achieve gender equality and empowerment). We selectively consider life span (individual) developmental and life course (environmental structure) theories as useful for explaining how poverty and inequality influence the individual and community at individual points in time and over time. Further, we use both the theoretical approach outlined in the convoy model of social relations as well as multinational empirical evidence to illustrate how naturally occurring resources can be garnered to better explain, understand, identify, and create successful intervention programs. We emphasize that psychology is fundamental to achieving SDGs and that we should focus on how to change the behavior and expectations of individuals and societies to achieve sustainable development that contributes to a world that celebrates optimal and sustainable development for all.

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