The moderating effects of social support on the relationship between the self-efficacy and mental health of students who have dropped out of formal education

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-61
Author(s):  
조혜정 ◽  
홍다영
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
The Self ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
The Relationship

Impact of Burnout on the Mental Health of Social Workers: Moderating Role of Social Support

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Umbreen Khizar ◽  
Saira Irfan ◽  
Mehwish Fatima ◽  
Samia Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Burnout is progressively seen as an issue in the field of social work however there is limited knowledge about moderating influence of social support on burnout and the mental health of social workers. The present study intended to explore the impact of burnout on mental health and the connection between burnout and the mental health of social workers. Additionally, it also investigates the moderating effects of social support in this relationship. For the study, 300 subjects (188 males, 112 females) were approached by using the purposive sampling technique. The results of the study revealed that burnout has an impact on mental health and there is a significant positive correlation between burnout and mental health. Findings showed a weak effect of social support on the relationship between burnout and mental health. Moreover, the study revealed no gender differences in burnout, social support, and mental health. The outcomes involve a wide scope of interventions pointed toward advancing mental health among social workers for policymakers.   

scholarly journals A study of self-precaution against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of risk perception attitude theory and social support

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruo-Nan Wang ◽  
Yue-Chi Zhang ◽  
Rang-Ke Wu ◽  
Bei Li ◽  
Chuang-Wei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Precautionary Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background In this research, the factors that influence the self-precautionary behavior during the pandemic are explored with the combination of social support and a risk perception attitude framework. Methods An online survey was conducted among 429 members to collect information on demographic data, social support, perceptions of outbreak risk, health self-efficacy, and self-precautionary behaviors with the guide of the Social Support Scale, the COVID-19 Risk Perception Scale, the Health Self-Efficacy Scale and the Self-precautionary Behavior Scale. Results The research shows that among the three dimensions of social support, both objective support and support utilization negatively predict risk perception, while subjective support positively predicts health self-efficacy; health self-efficacy and risk perception significantly predict self-precautionary behavior; the relationship between risk perception and self-precautionary behavior is significantly moderated by health self-efficacy. Conclusions The combined influence of social capital and risk perception attitudinal frameworks on self-precautionary behavior is highlighted in this study, with the relationship between the public’s risk perception, health self-efficacy, and self-precautionary behavior intentions examined against the background of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These findings contribute to understanding the impact of social capital factors on risk perception and health self-efficacy, which provides insight into the current status and influencing factors of the public’s precautionary behavior and facilitates early intervention during a pandemic.

scholarly journals Predictors of Mental Health Problems in Formal and Informal Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sołtys ◽  
Ernest Tyburski
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
Formal Caregivers ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with significant mental burden e.g., depression and anxiety, and difficulties with social, familial, and professional functioning. To date, few studies have examined variables which would allow for a comprehensive and detailed study of the relationship between personal resources and caregiver health status, with a majority of studies focusing on factors that contribute to increased caregiver's burden. Moreover, the available evidence fails to address differences in the functioning of formal and informal carers. Paying proper attention to the problems of nursing home staff can help identify important risk factors. Therefore, this study compared mental health problems in informal and formal caregivers and examined the relationship between mental resources and mental health problems in both groups of caregivers. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 100 formal (n = 50) and informal (n = 50) caregivers of AD patients. Personal resources were measured with the Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ), the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire (SCQ), while mental health was assessed with the Depression Assessment Questionnaire (DAQ) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Multivariate stepwise regression was performed separately for both investigated groups. Results: There were no significant differences between informal and formal caregivers in terms of psychological variables, i.e., sense of coherence, social support, self-efficacy, or mental health problems. In contrast, there were different significant predictors of mental health problems in both groups. Comprehensibility (SCQ) was a significant predictor of mental health problems measured by DAQ and self-efficacy (GSES) was a significant predictor of mental health problems measured by GHQ in informal caregivers. For formal caregivers, emotional support (SSQ) and comprehensibility (SCQ) were significant predictors of mental health problems measured by DAQ, while tangible support (SSQ) and meaningfulness (SCQ) were significant predictors of mental health problems measured by GHQ. Conclusions: Personal resources are significant predictors of mental health outcomes in caregivers of AD patients. Preventive actions should therefore include assessment of factors affecting caregivers’ mental health in order to provide them with necessary care and create appropriate support groups.

The consequences of traumatic events on resilience among South Korean police officers

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-158
Author(s):  
Oi Byung Park ◽  
Hyuk Im ◽  
Chongmin Na
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Content Type ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Korean Police Officers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Drawing on survey data from South Korean police officers, the purpose of this paper is to explore the mediation effects of coping self-efficacy and social support in the relationship between the impact of traumatic events and resilience. Additionally, the moderation effects were assessed to examine how this relationship varies by the state of police officers’ mental health. Design/methodology/approach Both multiple mediation and multiple group models within the structural equation modeling framework were adopted to assess the proposed mediating and moderating effects. Findings Traumatic events affect resilience not just directly but also indirectly through mediating factors such as coping self-efficacy and social support. These patterns are more pronounced in the high-risk mental health group than in the normal group. Practical implications If exposure to traumatic events were an unavoidable aspect of police work, helping officers build resilience as a general capacity to overcome stressful situations would be an effective strategy to prevent many negative consequences associated with the traumatic events. This study examined specific causal mechanisms linking the impact of traumatic events to resilience to better understand the process of developing resilience among police officers. Originality/value Instead of further examining the relationship between impact of traumatic events and other physical and mental outcomes, this study attempted to expand the current literature by identifying important mediating and moderating mechanisms that reduce the negative influences of traumatic events on resilience.

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