Occupations of Chilean adolescents: level of importance according to gender

An occupational view of public health takes care of the lifestyles of specific groups of people and how they influence their health and quality of life. Adolescents are positioning themselves as a group with their own needs from all areas of health, betting that the well-being of young people is an investment for the near future. Little is known about the nature of adolescents' occupational choices and how routines and lifestyles are installed. The challenges of this stage of life condition participation in occupations, to such a level that, from becoming involved in them, the interests and roles of adolescents are defined. The level of importance they attach to their activities would define their occupational routine based on the preferences of some activities over others. This research aims to define the differences in the level of importance that Chilean adolescents give to their occupations according to their gender. This study is quantitative in descriptive design. 109 Chilean adolescents who defined their daily occupations and the level of importance for each of them were evaluated. The Mann Whitney U test that compares two non-parametric samples was used. Regarding the results of this study, there are significant differences in the Play, especially in the play with friends, being the male adolescents those who give a higher level of importance to this type of play than their female peers. No significant differences were found by gender in Social Participation and Leisure activities, therefore, it could be said that adolescent men and women give the same level of importance to these occupations.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of The impact of overactive bladder, incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms on quality of life, work productivity, sexuality and emotional well-being in men and women: results from the EPIC study.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1157321.617460 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Guido Barbagli ◽

Massimo Lazzeri

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Work Productivity ◽

Well Being ◽

Men And Women ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

The Impact ◽

Life Work ◽

Lower Urinary

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Determinants of participation and quality of life of young adults with cerebral palsy: longitudinal approach and comparison with the general population – SPARCLE 3 study protocol

BMC Neurology ◽

10.1186/s12883-021-02263-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Catherine Arnaud ◽

Carine Duffaut ◽

Jérôme Fauconnier ◽

Silke Schmidt ◽

Kate Himmelmann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Young Adults ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Young People ◽

General Population ◽

Transition Period ◽

Well Being ◽

Personal Factors ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Effective inclusion in society for young people with disabilities is increasingly seen as generating opportunities for self-development, and improving well-being. However, significant barriers remain in the vast majority of activities meaningful for young adults. Research argues that various personal (disabilities, health) and environmental (access to the resources needed, accessible environment, discrimination, lack of personal economic independence) factors contribute to limited participation. However, previous studies conducted in young people with cerebral palsy (CP) mainly investigated the transition period to adulthood, and did not fully consider the whole range of impairment severity profiles or environmental barriers. In this study, we will use the follow-up of the SPARCLE cohort and a comparison group from the general population (1) to investigate the impact of the environment on participation and quality of life of young adults with CP, (2) to determine predictors of a successful young adulthood in educational, professional, health and social fields, (3) to compare quality of life and frequency of participation in social, work and recreational activities with the general population, (4) to document on participation and quality of life in those with severe disabilities. Methods The SPARCLE3 study has a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional design. Young adults with CP aged 22 to 27 years in 6 European regions previously enrolled in the SPARCLE cohort or newly recruited will be invited to self-complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires exploring participation (daily life and discretionary activities), health-related quality of life, body function, personal factors (health, personal resources), and contextual factors (availability of needed environmental items, family environment, services provision) during home visits supervised by trained researchers. Proxy-reports or adapted questionnaires will be used for those with the most severe impairments. The recruitment of a large group from the general population (online survey) will enable to identify life areas where the discrepancies between young people with CP and their able-bodied peers are the most significant. Discussion This study will help identify to what extent disabilities and barriers in environment negatively affect participation and quality of life, and how previous valued experiences during childhood or adolescence might modulate these effects.

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“I Would Like to Have a Normal Brother but I’m Happy With the Brother That I Have”: A Pilot Study About Intellectual Disabilities and Family Quality of Life From the Perspective of Siblings

Journal of Family Issues ◽

10.1177/0192513x211042845 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0192513X2110428

Author(s):

Raquel A. Correia ◽

Maria João Seabra-Santos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Family Relationships ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Well Being ◽

Family Quality Of Life ◽

Adult Sibling ◽

The Disabled

The relationships between siblings are the most long-lasting in families. When one of the siblings is a person with intellectual disabilities (ID), this relationship assumes an even more important role since this brother/sister will most likely become the disabled individual’s main caregiver. This pilot study had two aims: to explore the experience as an adolescent or adult sibling of a person with ID and to understand the perceptions of these siblings about quality of life as a sibling and about family quality of life. In-depth interviews were conducted with six siblings. The results showed that the experience of a sibling is positive and the acceptance process is of extreme importance. The domains which, from the sibling perspective, contribute to family quality of life are as follows: Family relationships, Acceptance, Health, Influence of values, Financial well-being, Support from others, and Leisure activities. The implications of these findings for intervention are pointed out.

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Gaming Technology to Support Leisure Activities Among Older Adults

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1837 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 559-559

Author(s):

Walter Boot

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Digital Divide ◽

Daily Living ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Well Being ◽

Age Related ◽

Gaming Technology ◽

Research And Education

Abstract There has been a great deal of research on technology to support older adults in their performance of Activities and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. There has been substantially less research, however, on exploring technology solutions that support hobbies and leisure. This is unfortunate, as quality of life and well-being are determined by more than just one’s ability to manage everyday tasks. An overview will be presented of research the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) has conducted over two decades with the goals of understanding and supporting older adults’ performance of technology-based leisure activities. Many of these studies have involved videogaming, where there exists a substantial age-related digital divide. CREATE has evaluated older adults’ attitudes and game experiences through survey and research studies and has even recorded longitudinal gameplay. How these findings can be applied to support technology-based leisure activities will be expanded upon. Part of a symposium sponsored by Technology and Aging Interest Group.

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Health-Related Quality of Life Measurement in Public Health

Annual Review of Public Health ◽

10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052120-012811 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Robert M. Kaplan ◽

Ron D. Hays

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Patient Reported Outcomes ◽

Well Being ◽

Publication Date ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Patient-reported outcomes are recognized as essential for the evaluation of medical and public health interventions. Over the last 50 years, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) research has grown exponentially from 0 to more than 17,000 papers published annually. We provide an overview of generic HRQoL measures used widely in epidemiological studies, health services research, population studies, and randomized clinical trials [e.g., Medical Outcomes Study SF-36 and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®)-29]. In addition, we review methods used for economic analysis and calculation of the quality-adjusted life year (QALY). These include the EQ-5D, the Health Utilities Index (HUI), the self-administered Quality of Well-being Scale (QWB-SA), and the Health and Activities Limitation Index (HALex). Furthermore, we consider hybrid measures such as the SF-6D and the PROMIS-Preference (PROPr). The plethora of HRQoL measures has impeded cumulative science because incomparable measures have been used in different studies. Linking among different measures and consensus on standard HRQoL measurement should now be prioritized. In addition, enabling widespread access to common measures is necessary to accelerate future progress. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Public Health, Volume 43 is April 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Health-Related Quality of Life Among Jordanian Adolescents

Clinical Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/1054773815626667 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 337-353 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Eman Mohammad Hourani ◽

Sawsan Mohammad Hammad ◽

Abeer Shaheen ◽

Huda Musa Amre

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Relations ◽

School Environment ◽

School Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Adolescence is an unpredictable stage of life with varied and rapid changes. In Jordan, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been examined among diabetic and obese children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to assess the HRQoL of Jordanian healthy adolescents. Three hundred fifty-four male and female adolescents whose ages ranged from 12 to 19 participated in the study. A descriptive comparative design was employed to investigate adolescents’ HRQoL. The results revealed statistically significant differences in physical well-being, psychosocial well-being, and autonomy in favor of male adolescents. In addition, statistically significant differences were observed in favor of nonsmoker adolescents in psychosocial well-being, self-perception, parent relations and home life, financial resources, social relations and peers and school environment. In conclusion, the creation of a school health nurse role in Jordanian schools is crucial for helping adolescents improve their health.

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Quality of Life and Leisure Activities: How do Leisure Activities Contribute to Subjective Well-Being?

Social Indicators Research ◽

10.1007/s11205-010-9724-2 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 102 (1) ◽

pp. 81-91 ◽

Cited By ~ 152

Author(s):

Andreja Brajša-Žganec ◽

Marina Merkaš ◽

Iva Šverko

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being

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

Drustvena istrazivanja ◽

10.5559/di.30.3.04 ◽

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.

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