scholarly journals Sükûnet Positive Mental Health Screening Test: A preliminary study with young adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-216
Author(s):  
Uzeyir Ok ◽  
Halide Ateş
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Turkish Language ◽  
Academic Study

Aim: It has been noticed that focusing only psychopathology, weaknesses of human kind, in terms of mental health and ignoring strength and healthy dimensions lead to serious limitations to see the whole picture. Considering that there is a dearth of study in developing a comprehensive and handy tool to evaluate positive psychology test in Turkey and that cultural-contextual dimension is missing in available works, this study aimed to develop a culturally sensitive positive psychology instrument called sükunet meaning serenity, peace, and happiness in Turkish language. More specifically, the aim of this study is (1) to develop an instrument to measure positive psychology dimensions such as assertiveness, academic success, purpose in life and so on and (2) to explore distress experienced by participants concerning relevant aspects of positive psychology. Method: Using a convenience sample the study selected 323 participants in an exploratory correlational design. The sample composed of adolescents and young adults studying at secondary schools or at universities in Istanbul, Turkey. The newly developed scales along with demographic variables were distributed to men (20%) and women (79%) in their schools using convenient sampling method. Data were analysed using exploratory factor analysis, item analyses, correlations and multiple linear regression. Findings: The results of the study revealed that the devised battery of Sükunet positive psychology scales confirmed a clear construct validity of 16 sub-scales, named as faith uncertainty, pessimism, social isolation, heterosexual anxiety, academic study, anger, alienation to family values, coherence in family relations, openness to diversity, social alienation, economic difficulty, sense of identity (purpose and meaning), problem in sexuality, happiness, self esteem, assertiveness, negative habits like addiction, and openness to new experiences. The majority of the scales possessed satisfactory, moderate or strong internal consistency. With regard to findings it was detected that quite a few of participants experienced social isolation (35%), heterosexual anxiety (27%), difficulty in academic study (%25), socio-cultural alienation (22%), lack of assertiveness (18%), pessimism regarding the future (18%), and lack of happiness (17%). Among these, the strongest predictors of happiness were social isolation, pessimism and family relations. The study revealed a consistent pattern of distinct constructs and a potential for further exploration and extension in combination with psychopathology instruments. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Amaç: Ruh sağlığını patolojik vakalar üzerinden ele alan klinik psikoloji çalışmalarının yanında son 30 yılda ortaya çıkan pozitif psikoloji çalışmaları artarak gelişmektedir. Bununla birlikte, konuyla ilgili Türkiye’de çalışma sayısının azlığı ve yerellik vurgusunun ikinci planda kaldığı düşünülerek bu çalışmada bir pozitif ruh sağlığı tarama bataryası geliştirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Geliştirilen çalışmanın örneklemini ilk yetişkinler oluşturduğu için çalışma aynı zamanda ilk yetişkinler arasında pozitif ruh sağlığı konusunda yaşanan güçlükleri de keşfetme amacı taşımaktadır. Yöntem: 323 kişiyle yapılan bu korelasyon desenli çalışma lise son sınıf ve üniversite öğrencilerine uygulanmıştır. Erkeklere (20%) oranla kadın (79%) katılımcı sayısı daha fazladır. Pozitif tarama testi, büyük oranda yeni geliştirilen ve bir kaçı daha önceden yayınlanmış olan ölçek maddelerinden oluşturulmuştur. Bulgular: Çalışmanın sonuçları geliştirilen 16 pozitif ruh sağlığı ölçeğinin güçlü bir yapı geçerliliği sergilediğini göstermiştir. Ölçek maddelerinin kendi içinde ideal veya yeterli düzeyde iç tutarlılık (güvenirlik) katsayılarına sahip olduğu gözlenmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre gençlerin özellikle sosyal yalnızlık(%35), Cinsiyetler arası kaygı (%27), Akademik başarısızlık (%25), Sosyal yabancılaşma (%22), Girişken olamama (%18), Geleceğe yönelik karamsarlık (%18) ve Genel olarak mutsuzluk (%17) alanlarında sorunlar yaşadığı gözlemlenmiştir. Diğer değişkenler arasından mutluluğu belirleyen (yordayan) değişkenler sosyal yalnızlık, gelecek kaygısı ve aile ile ilişkiler olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada öngörülen pozitif psikoloji yapılarının gerekli yapı geçerliliği ve iç tutarlığı sağladığı ve ölçümlerin makul sonuçlar verdiği görülmüştür. İlk çalışma olması hasebiyle mevcut çalışmanın teorik bir zemin üzerinden daha fazla geliştirilme potansiyeli olduğu gözlemlenmiştir.

scholarly journals Development and preliminary psychometric properties of Mental Health Promotion Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Kadioglu ◽  
S Karaca ◽  
N Eren ◽  
S Yurt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Total Variance ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Delphi Round ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Turkish Language ◽  
Reliable Scale

Abstract Background There is no valid and reliable scale for assessing mental health promotion ability for adults in Turkish language. The purpose of this study was to develop a scale to mental health promotion ability for adults and to test the validity and reliablity of this scale. Methods This methodological study was conducted in Istanbul over the period October 2016- May 2018. The three rounds of the Delphi study were cunducted to develop the items of the scale and to determine the content validity. Thirty- three experts were participated in the Delphi study. A convenience sample of 452 adult people was recruited. The scale was tested for construct validity with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), after which the scale’s reliability was evaluated for item-total correlations using Pearson’s correlation analysis and for internal consistency with Cronbach’s Alpha. Results At the end of the first Delphi round, 160 items were compiled. Experts reached consensus on 93 items of scale at the end of the third Delphi round. In the first EFA, twenty two factors with eigenvalues greater than 1 explained 65.2% of the total variance. Items with factor loadings of less than .30 and those that appeared in more than one factor with differences of less than %10 were removed from the scale one by one and the analysis was repeated. In the last EFA of the 47-item scale, twelve factor was found with an eigenvalue greater than 1 that explained 64.3% of total variance. The scale’s item-total correlations ranged between .36 - .62 and Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was calculated to be .93. Conclusions This scale was found to be valid and reliable. It can be used to assess the mental health promotion ability of adults who native Turkish speaker. Key messages The Mental Health Promotion Scale has been found to be valid and reliable. The Mental Health Promotion Scale can be used to assess of mental health promotion ability for adults.

scholarly journals Is there an association between full IQ score and mental health problems in young adults? A study with a convenience sample

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linde Melby ◽  
Marit S. Indredavik ◽  
Gro Løhaugen ◽  
Ann Mari Brubakk ◽  
Jon Skranes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Convenience Sample

scholarly journals Psykisk helsearbeid på internett: konsekvenser for normalitets- og identitetsdannelse hos ungdom

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Johan W. Andersen ◽  
Tommy Svensson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Font Size

<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><p align="left">Psykisk helsearbeid på internett øker i omfang, og verdsettes på grunn av bekvemmelighet, lave kostnader og muligheter for anonymitet. Artikkelen bygger på en kartlegging av norske og svenske nettbaserte eposttjenester for ungdom og unge voksne, og viser at det var 24 nettsteder som tilbød slike tjenester i 2009. Tjenestene hadde opphav i både offentlig og frivillig sektor. Flesteparten av sidene fra offentlig sektor tok utgangspunkt i eksisterende tjenestetilbud, og var en videreutvikling av tjenestene for å styrke tilgjengeligheten av psykisk helsetjenester. Andre sider oppsto som en konsekvens av FNs konvensjon av barns rettigheter. Størsteparten av sidene fra frivillig sektor ble utviklet som følge av et personlig og/eller fagpolitisk engasjement. Fire hovedtema for e-posttjenestene ble identifisert: 1) Kropp, kjønn og seksuell helse; 2) Informasjon og kontakt med voksne; 3) Rus og rusmidler; 4) Psykiske problemer. Studien viser at nettjenestene argumenterer for at det er viktig for ungdoms psykiske helse at de blir inkludert og akseptert i et fellesskap og at de opplever å bli respektert på egne premisser. Samtidig videreføres et ideal om det uavhengige og autonome mennesket, og nettjenestene formidler samlet sett et spenningsfylt budskap om at ungdom er avhengige av andre for å bli og forbli uavhengige individer. Psykisk helsearbeid på internett framstår som en måte å håndtere denne spenningen på, og muliggjør at ungdom kan håndtere en identitet som både avhengige og uavhengige mennesker. Studien viser forskjeller knyttet til begrepsforståelse, og peker på viktigheten av å utforske meningsinnholdet i psykisk helse nærmere.</p><p align="left">Mental health services on the Internet.<br />ENGLISH SUMMARY: The demand for Internet-based mental health services are increasing. The services are valued for their convenience, low cost and opportunities for anonymity. This article is based on a survey of Norwegian and Swedish Internet-based email services for adolescents and young adults. The objective was to explore the ways in which these services mould young people's view on normality and identity and how they contribute to mental health. 24 websites were systematically reviewed. Most of the sites from public sector derived from existing services and can best be understood as an attempt to enhance the availability of the same services for adolescents and young adults. Other sites were closely connected to the UN Convention of children’s rights. A majority of the services from voluntary sector were developed as a result of initiatives taken by professionals or private persons. The email services focused different issues. A qualitative content analysis identified four main themes: 1) Body, gender and sexual health, 2) Information and contact with adults, 3) Drugs and substance abuse, 4) Mental problems.<br />In order to contribute to mental health amongst adolescents and young adults the services emphasise the importance of social inclusion and acceptation. At the same time the services maintain an ideal of the independent and autonomous human being. The services send out a message stating that young people are dependent on others to become and remain independent persons. Internet-based mental health services<br />enables young people to deal with an identity as both dependent and independent. The study reveals differences regarding the concept of mental health, and emphasise the importance of exploring the concept and meaning of mental health more closely.</p></span></span>

scholarly journals Just Checking It Out? Motivations for and Behavioral Associations With Visiting “Slutpages” in the United States and Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Clancy ◽  
Megan K. Maas ◽  
Evita March ◽  
Dominika Howard ◽  
Bianca Klettke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
The United States ◽  
Peer Norms ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Image Based Sexual Abuse

“Slutpages” are a pernicious form of online image-based evaluative voyeurism (OIBEV), whereby (sexualized) images of women are posted on webpages for (predominantly) male groups to rate and comment. Despite media and public concern, OIBEV sites have garnered limited empirical study. This paper presents the first analysis of OIBEV site visitation motivations across United States and Australian samples. Participants comprised a convenience sample of 1148 young adults aged 18 to 29 years (M = 22.54, SD = 2.50); 53.0% women, 47.0% men; 54% residing in the U.S. and 46% in Australia. Respondents completed an online questionnaire. Overall, 23% of United States and 16% of Australian respondents had visited OIBEV sites. OIBEV site visitation was uniquely associated with gender and country (with men and United States being more likely to visit OIBEV sites), requesting and disseminating sexts and having one’s own image shared. Cyberbullying perpetration was associated with reduced odds of OIBEV site visitation. Motivations differed by gender, with men (80%) being most likely to visit sites to “check them out” while women were equally likely to check it out (41%) or to see if they were depicted (36%). For men, unique predictors of OIBEV site visitation were having requested, disseminated and received disseminated sexts, lower levels of anxiety and reduced likelihood of cyberbullying perpetration. For women, OIBEV site visitation was uniquely associated with being a United States resident, sext dissemination victimization, receipt of disseminated sexts, higher levels of anxiety but reduced stress. Our findings confirm that OIBEV sites represent a highly gendered form of online image-based sexual abuse, and may have important mental health implications, given the associations with increased anxiety. Our results support the need for “slutpage” education for adolescents and young adults to address social and peer norms that encourage and support non-consensual use of intimate images.

scholarly journals Protocol for a Qualitative Study: Exploring Loneliness and Social Isolation in Emerging Adulthood (ELSIE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692110286
Author(s):  
Ann-Marie Creaven ◽  
Emma Kirwan ◽  
Annette Burns ◽  
Páraic S. O’Súilleabháin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Advisory Group ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Methodological Considerations

Background: This article describes a protocol for a qualitative study to explore experiences and views and experiences of loneliness and social isolation in young adults, in Ireland. Methods: A youth Research Advisory Group will be consulted on the development of study materials. Our data collection methods will be guided by participant preferences, with potential participants choosing between virtual interviews, focus groups, and an online survey including the open-ended questions contained in the interview/focus group schedule. The data will be analyzed using framework analysis. Discussion: This protocol highlights methodological considerations relevant to a qualitative research study co-designed with young adults. Study findings will be relevant to mental health policy makers and other stakeholders involved in youth mental health.

scholarly journals ‘It’s Easily the Lowest I’ve Ever, Ever Got to’: A Qualitative Study of Young Adults’ Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Lockdowns in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11777
Author(s):  
Chloe C. Dedryver ◽  
Cécile Knai
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Health System Strengthening ◽  
Social Connectivity ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: Social connectivity is key to young people’s mental health. Local assets facilitate social connection, but were largely inaccessible during the pandemic. This study consequently investigates the social isolation of young adults and their use of local assets during the COVID-19 lockdowns in the UK. (2) Methods: Fifteen semi-structured Zoom interviews were undertaken with adults aged 18–24 in the UK. Recruitment took place remotely, and transcripts were coded and analysed thematically. (3) Results: Digital assets were key to young people’s social connectivity, but their use was associated with stress, increased screen time and negative mental health outcomes. The lockdowns impacted social capital, with young people’s key peripheral networks being lost, yet close friendships being strengthened. Finally, young people’s mental health was greatly affected by the isolation, but few sought help, mostly out of a desire to not overburden the NHS. (4) Conclusions: This study highlights the extent of the impact of the pandemic isolation on young people’s social capital and mental health. Post-pandemic strategies targeting mental health system strengthening, social isolation and help-seeking behaviours are recommended.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Ashrafur Rahman ◽  
Richa Tambi ◽  
Tarif Mahmud ◽  
Atiqur Rahman ◽  
Mehedi Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Although social isolation is known to limit the spread of a pandemic, the impact of mental health for such measures is yet unknown. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the impact on mental health among different age groups due to social isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: We conducted a carefully designed cross sectional survey on mental health that was disseminated widely by way of email, personal contact and social media to subjects aged between 11 and >70 years. For our analysis we stratified data into three distinct groups: children/young adults (11-40), middle age (40-60) and older adult age (> 60) groups. 3214 respondents answered the survey. Bonferroni corrected Chi-square tests were used to find significant relationships between the demographic groups and mental health related variables. Results: We observed a high percentage of insomnia (79%) in old age respondants compared to children/young adults (61%) and middle age (66%) groups, suggesting that ‘age’ is significantly associated (p= 3.8 X 10-06; odds ratio (OR) = 2.34) with ‘insomnia’. Respondents who were retired also reported a higher prevalence (73%) of insomnia (p = 2.79 X 10-8) compare to employed individuals. A higher level of mental stress (84%) was observed in middle aged respondents followed by old adult (71%) respondents (p=0.001). Significantly higher rates (p = 5.08 X 10-27; OR = 2.06) of mental stress were detected in people with preexisting comorbidities compared with the healthy group. The old age participants were less familiar with the concept of social isolation and 54% of old age participants had a negative perception towards social isolation compared to children/young adults (12%) and middle-aged (7%) respondents. Conclusion: Our results indicate an association between age and mental stress concomitant on the COVID-19 social isolation policy in Bangladesh. Social isolation increased insomnia and mental stress, particularly in old age and middle age group. Moreover, these older age groups also tended to have a negative perception of the COVID-19 isolation policy. Therefore, providing mental healthcare services and policy related education in developing countries should target these older age groups to ensure maintenance of their mental wellbeing and adherence to safe practice.

Associations of loneliness and social isolation with physical and mental health among adolescents and young adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 175791392110160
Author(s):  
J Christiansen ◽  
P Qualter ◽  
K Friis ◽  
SS Pedersen ◽  
R Lund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
And Gender

Aims: The present study investigates whether loneliness and social isolation are associated with poor physical and mental health among adolescents and young adults, and whether age and gender play a role in the associations of loneliness and social isolation with mental and physical health. Methods: This study used cross-sectional self-report data from the 2017 Danish Health and Morbidity Surveys titled ‘How are you?’ ( N = 19,890, M = 22.6 years). Results: Logistic regression analyses showed that loneliness and social isolation were independently associated with poor physical and mental health. Loneliness was associated with increased odds of asthma, migraine, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, slipped disc/back pain, tinnitus, long-term mental illness, depressive symptomatology, anxiety symptomatology and alcohol problems. Social isolation was associated with decreased odds of having migraine, osteoarthritis and alcohol problems, and an increased risk of long-term mental illness and depressive symptomatology. Small age and gender differences were detected. Conclusions: In adolescents and young adults, loneliness and social isolation were associated with poor mental health and loneliness with poor physical health. These findings highlight the need for targeted prevention and intervention initiatives to alleviate loneliness and social isolation.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

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