scholarly journals The Value of Social Pedagogical Volunteerism in the Midst of the Greek Economic Crisis: The Example of Voluntary Caring for Patients in the Hospitals (EDANI)

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Kontogiannis
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Orthodox Church ◽  
Greek Life ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
The Media ◽  
Education Support ◽  
Of Greece

Caring for common affairs and unconditional service are connected with Greek life and culture and closely related to religious duty and piousness. In the difficult days of the economical crisis and recession, offers for organized volunteering have culminated. The Voluntary Caring for Patients (EDANI), is both an organized ecclesiastical activity which wonderfully reclaims scientific knowledge and a model of education, support, supervision and distribution of volunteers. Along with the crisis, the effort has been more thoroughly organized and based on self-devotion, love for the other, social and spiritual sensitivity, EDANI manages to maintain a stable number of volunteers and to multiply its offer to nursing institutions in quality and quantity. It has well-trained and supportive volunteers taking care of patients (adults and children) who have no family environment to support them. In fact, EDANI is conducting social pedagogical work. Its strong social pedagogical character is demonstrated through: a) its sensitivity and interest in vulnerable groups of people, which is transformed into actual and systematic action; b) the pursuit to enable people to have a better quality of life, which we consider a duty; c) the development of volunteering action, which begins with the intention of an unconditional service and continues with meeting the needs of people who go through a bad situation; d) seeking personal strengthening and involvement of the patients and the volunteers; and e) finally, the vision of well-being for all people. The media, the volunteers themselves as well as the structure of the Orthodox Church of Greece have played an important role in bringing out this social pedagogical character of EDANI and have contributed to its success. During this period of crisis the Orthodox Church of Greece is promoting the spiritual character of the voluntary offer, organizing the distribution of material, time and money in order to sufficiently support people in need in our country, and has engaged in important religious and social pedagogical work for many years now.

scholarly journals O consumo da representação da qualidade de vida

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Ricardo Ferreira Freitas ◽  
Daniela Menezes Neiva Barcellos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Media ◽  
The City

Este artigo analisa aspectos do consumo e da qualidade de vida, inspirados pela massiva influência da mídia na construção de uma atmosfera de equilíbrio das emoções e bem-estar, afetando o consumo material e imaterial no contexto das metrópoles. O propósito principal deste artigo é discutir a representação da qualidade de vida pela comunicação, através do consumo na cidade, e sua relação com as narrativas difundidas pela mídia sobre a alimentação saudável. Para exemplificar tal temática, apresentamos ao longo deste estudo citações com base numa pesquisa sobre a representação da qualidade de vida na revista Vida Simples, da editora Abril, com foco na alimentação, referente aos textos da seção Comer, no período de janeiro a junho de 2010. **************************************************** ABSTRACT This article examines aspects of consumption and quality of life, inspired by the massive influence of the media in building an atmosphere of balance of emotions and well-being, affecting the consumption of material and immaterial in the context of cities. The main purpose of this paper is to discuss the representation of the quality of life through communication, through the consumption in the city, and its relationship to the narratives disseminated by the media about healthy eating. To illustrate this theme, present throughout the study quotes on research based on the representation of quality of life in Vida Simples magazine, published by Abril publishing house, focusing on food, in reference to the texts of Eating section in the period from January to June 2010.

scholarly journals ASPEK DAN PENILAIAN KESEJAHTERAAN SUBJEKTIF: KEBAHAGIAAN, KEGEMBIRAAN, KEPUASAN DAN KUALITI HIDUP

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-112
Author(s):  
Nik Shahrizan Nik Mad ◽  
Marzudi Md Yunus ◽  
Muhammad Shamsinor Abdul Azziz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Self Assessment

Subjective well-being is the self-assessment of happiness, pleasure, satisfaction and quality of life, measured specifically and holistically. The assessment of subjective well-being is varied based on the area of focus of the researcher. Events that occur over some time also could affect an individual’s evaluation. Various factors assess well-being, such as character, love, wisdom, excitement and experiences leading to a good life. The evaluation of the positive and negative effects also affects the subjects’ emotions and mood during a study. Earlier studies showed that well-being is not merely related to income and ownership, but issues on health, activities, personality, emotions, mood, family, environment and various other factors. Therefore, this article aims to discuss aspects, assessment methods, theories and progress based on articles, books and research related to subjective well-being. This study utilises the literature review approach to collect data on subjective well-being. The finding shows that the level of subjective well-being is diverse and dynamic, and not limited to certain aspects and factors that could affect humans. Keywords: subjective well-being; self-assessment; happiness; life satisfaction; quality of life.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being of Children in Covid Scenario – Ayurvedic Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Febin H ◽  
◽  
Jithesh M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
The Social ◽  
Learning Platforms

The entire health scenario have been transformed or even altered with the COVID pandemic. Each and every one in the society is being affected in the scenario of mental health, with the resulting drastic changes happened in the society. One of the key vulnerable groups in the society is none other than children. Even though the educational scenario has been supplemented by the learning platforms, the social scenario have been affected so adversely. They are having several psychological issues as per reported studies from various parts of the globe. Ayurvedic principles of psychiatry and psychology including preventive principles, medicines and psychotherapy will do fine if applied in this area, so as to enhance the quality of life of the affected children. The various possibilities are discussed in the article

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Exercise Motivation of Normal-Weight and Overweight Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 533-552
Author(s):  
Vasko Tišma ◽  
Renata Barić ◽  
Matea Karlović Vragolov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male Adolescents

The aim of this study was to examine gender and body-mass index differences in quality of life and exercise motives of adolescents. The sample consisted of 744 first-year high school students from the City of Zagreb. Quality of life was measured with an adapted version of the Kidscreen-27, and exercise motivation with the EMI-2. The results suggest that adolescents experience positive quality of life and their exercise motivation derives from intrinsic and extrinsic motives. Higher levels of male adolescents' quality of life, compared to females', predominantly result from a greater sense of physical well-being, more pleasant emotions and moods, more positive school and family environment, and the ability to plan and spend leisure time. Normal-weight adolescents are more satisfied with their physical activity and health than overweight ones. Male adolescents are more driven by enjoyment, challenge, competition, strength, and social motives (belonging, pressure, and recognition), unlike females, who exercise more because of weight control. Normal-weight adolescents are more motivated for exercise by enjoyment than overweight ones, who are more driven by weight control. The implications of these findings were discussed.

scholarly journals Schizophrenia Patient’s Need Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Windy Tiandini ◽  
Dr. Khairina
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
The Social ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Camberwell Assessment Of Need ◽  
Mental Well Being

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness and cause dysfunction in the social, work and family environment. The main goal of the treatment of schizophrenia is recovery that is either physically or mentally completed from loss of symptoms, work function, independent life, and relationships that require the role of the patient and caregiver. Planning therapy for schizophrenic patients is not just medical approval or treatment, but the discussion of basic needs is very important in order to reduce dysfunction in schizophrenic patients and improve their quality of life. The Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) is an instrument developed to support several aspects of life and mental well-being and to provide an overview of the needs of schizophrenic patients. 

Cyber-Victimization and Cyber-Aggression among Portuguese Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria José D. Martins ◽  
Ana Margarida Veiga Simão ◽  
Isabel Freire ◽  
Ana Paula Caetano ◽  
Armanda Matos
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Rules

This study aims to clarify how the quality of the family environment is related to the involvement in cyberbullying behaviors, either as a cyber-victim or as a cyber-aggressor, via a cross-sectional research design. With this purpose a diagnostic questionnaire with questions about both the quality of family environment and cyberbullying was conceived and administered to 3525 adolescents attending 6th, 8th and 11th grades at several schools in Portugal. The results suggested that two family aspects seem to be equally important in protection against cyberbullying: perception of family support and perception of rules within the family. A hierarchical regression analysis reveals that lack of family support is more predictive of cyber-victimization and that a lack of family rules is more predictive of cyber-aggression. The authors discuss the implications for the well-being of adolescents, as well as the challenges that parents face in the supervision of adolescents' use of digital technologies.

scholarly journals Differentiation of the quality of life in the regional space

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-526
Author(s):  
N. V Prokazina ◽  
A. A Alekseenok ◽  
Yu. V Kaira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Regional Differentiation ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Stratification System

The quality of life depends on the place in the social structure. Social groups have different opportunities for meeting needs and achieving goals. Positions of different social groups in the subjects of the Russian Federation differ, which can significantly influence social well-being and protest moods; therefore, the study of the quality of life in the regional space is important in both theoretical and practical perspectives. The article aims at considering differentiation of the quality of life in the regional space and identifying the most vulnerable social groups. The authors study the quality of life with the multidimensional hierarchical approach based on a complex of interrelated objective and subjective criteria. This methodology was tested in the empirical study of the quality of life in the Oryol Region. The study used the following set of indicators of the quality of life: subjective assessments of the most significant forms of deprivation; movable and immovable property; housing and the quality of living conditions; savings; access to paid social services; professional position, possibilities of professional self-realization; political activity and political culture; leisure preferences and opportunities that entail additional spending; self-identification in different spheres of life. This set of indicators allowed to describe positions of social groups and their regional differentiation: social groups that make up the regional population, their positions in the stratification system, their quantitative and qualitative characteristics were identified. The authors also identified the most vulnerable groups affected by social tensions and showed that the growth of social inequality can lead to an increase in the protest and destructive behavior.

scholarly journals Public radio and the problem of demographic change. The presenters’ perspective on senior citizens’ well-being factors in Polish Radio programmes

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-217
Author(s):  
Grażyna Stachyra
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Radio ◽  
Ageing Society ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Media ◽  
Important Objective

Poland is an ageing society, a fact that has social repercussions. Government programmes point to the necessity of improving the quality of life of senior citizens in various domains. An important objective in gerontology is to increase the activity of senior citizens, which renders ageing a less arduous process. This objective has been postulated to involve the media. Given its public service remit and the specificity of audial communication, which enables a non-stereotypical treatment of old age, Polish Radio is tasked with including in its programming issues concerning the social inclusion of senior citizens. The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that presenters of public radio, broadly accessible and popular among senior citizens as it is, address their well-being in its regular programmes.

Degrading Attitudes Related to Foreign Appearance: Interviews with Swedish Female Adoptees from Asia

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Lindblad ◽  
Sonja Signell
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Cultural Stereotypes ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Self Image

Seventeen adopted young women from South Korea and Thailand (age 25–35 years) were interviewed about their experiences of degrading attitudes related to their geographic origin and physical appearance. Prejudices related to sexuality displayed four themes — exotic associations, availability, strong libido and exploitation — corresponding to prevailing Western sexualised cultural stereotypes about Asian women. Prejudices specific to adoption included expected gratitude and indiscriminate friendliness. The experiences usually involved recurring rather than single incidents and several women reported that they had adversely influenced their well-being and quality of life. Many had developed strategies for coping with such attitudes, usually from men. Frank Lindblad and Sonja Signell argue that the psychological threats resulting from racism are perceived differently among adoptees than among non-adopted immigrants. The experiences may force the female adoptee to reject part of her self-image as she finds herself treated more as a representative of a group than as an individual in her own right. Furthermore, in the interaction with the perpetrators, she is afforded attributes that are unfamiliar to her and her family environment. All these factors pose major challenges to self-image and identity.

Quality of Life in Migraine Patients: A Qualitative Study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 892-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Ruiz de Velasco ◽  
N González ◽  
Y Etxeberria ◽  
JC Garcia-Monco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Family Work ◽  
The Impact

The impact of migraine on quality of life has been traditionally evaluated by quantitative analysis, but diverse aspects remain insufficiently assessed, so a complementary qualitative approach may have advantages. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of migraine on the quality of life of migraineurs through the perception of patients and their relatives, and healthcare professionals. Qualitative methods were used, including six focus groups and nine personal interviews with 33 migraine patients under physician-directed treatment, five self-medicated patients, five relatives of migraine patients and seven healthcare professionals. Migraine has a negative affect on the quality of life, including physical, emotional and social aspects of daily life such as family, work and social relationships. Family environment and psychological well-being of patients were the aspects most affected according to patients and relatives. Health professionals emphasized work impairment and focused on pharmacological management and on the need for adequate information about migraine for non-medicated patients and patients' relatives. Qualitative methods, such as focus groups and interviews, are a valuable resource for assessing quality of life and well-being of migraine patients. These techniques open up new areas for further research.

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