Working with Socially Maladjusted Youths and Children With Developmental Disorders.  Predictors and Correlations of Health Among Personnel in Youth Centres

Abstract Background Representatives of helping professions who are working with socially maladjusted youths and children with developmental disorders are particularly exposed to occupational stress. The aim of the study was to evaluate mental and physical well-being, as well as their correlates and predictors in a group of employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres. Materials and Methods A total of 96 employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres took part in the study. The following psychometric tools were used: the Psychosocial Working Conditions Questionnaire, the Mini-COPE, the LOT-R, and the GSES. Results The results obtained indicate that people working in helping professions experience mental and physical health problems. Only 3% of the subjects declared they sleep all night. Over 40% and over 35% of the subjects estimate they suffer from low mood and irritation episodes, respectively, rather frequently or continually. Subjects with poorer mental health are more likely to use Helplessness, Avoidance behaviours, or Turning to religion to cope with stress. The strongest predictor of mental well-being is the sense of self-efficacy. Whereas, the strongest predictor of physical well-being is the ability to cope with stress by giving into the feeling of Helplessness. Conclusions The study demonstrated poor mental and physical well-being of the subjects. A statistically significant correlation was found between sex and the level of mental and physical health. Employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres with better mental and physical well-being had a stronger sense of self-efficacy and a higher level of life optimism.

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Mental and Physical Well-being of People Working in Helping Professions, Employed in Youth Educational Centres and Sociotherapy Centres

10.1101/361311 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Justyna Szrajda ◽

Ewa Sygit Kowalkowska ◽

Magdalena Weber-Rajek ◽

Marcin Ziółkowski ◽

Alina Borkowska

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

Well Being ◽

Helping Professions ◽

Low Mood ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

Mental And Physical Health

AbstractRepresentatives of helping professions are particularly exposed to occupational stress. The aim of the study was to evaluate mental and physical well-being, as well as their correlates and predictors in a group of employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres. A total of 96 employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres in Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodeship took part in the study. The following psychometric tools were used: the Psychosocial Working Conditions Questionnaire, the Mini-COPE, the LOT-R, and the GSES. The results obtained indicate that people working in helping professions experience mental and physical health problems. Only 3% of the subjects declared they sleep all night. Over 40% and over 35% of the subjects estimate they suffer from low mood and irritation episodes, respectively, rather frequently or continually. Subjects with poorer mental health are more likely to use Helplessness, Avoidance behaviours, or Turning to religion to cope with stress. The strongest predictor of mental well-being is the sense of self-efficacy. Whereas, the strongest predictor of physical well-being is the ability to cope with stress by giving into the feeling of Helplessness. The study demonstrated poor mental and physical well-being of the subjects. A statistically significant correlation was found between sex and the level of mental and physical health. Employees working at youth educational centres and sociotherapy centres with better mental and physical well-being had a stronger sense of self-efficacy and a higher level of life optimism. Hence, the sense of self-efficacy is a predictor for better mental well-being.

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The role of perceived loneliness and sociodemographic factors in association with subjective mental and physical health and well-being in Norwegian adolescents

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1403494821997219 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 140349482199721

Author(s):

Unni K. Moksnes ◽

Hanne N. Bjørnsen ◽

Mary-Elizabeth B. Eilertsen ◽

Geir Arild Espnes

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Health ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Family Finances ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

Mental And Physical Health ◽

Health And Well Being

Aims: Adolescence is a particularly salient period for understanding the role of perceived loneliness for subjective health and well-being. This study investigated sociodemographic differences (sex, age, self-reported socio-economic status (SES)) in loneliness and associations between sociodemographic factors, loneliness and self-rated health (SRH), subjective health symptoms, symptoms of depression/anxiety and mental well-being (MWB) in a sample of Norwegian adolescents. Methods: The study was based on a cross-sectional sample of 1816 adolescents aged 15–21 years. The participants reported scores on an 11-item scale assessing subjective health complaints (SHC), one item each assessing SRH and loneliness, the 10-item version of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist and the seven-item version of the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. SES was assessed using perceived family economy and parents’ education. Data were analysed with descriptive, comparative and multiple linear regression analyses. Results: The multivariate results showed that boys scored significantly higher on MWB than girls did, whereas girls scored significantly higher on loneliness, depression/anxiety and SHC. Perceptions of poorer family finances were significantly associated with higher levels of SHC and depression/anxiety, lower levels of MWB and more negative SRH. Loneliness showed significant positive associations with depression/anxiety and SHC, and significant negative associations with MWB and SRH. A significant moderation effect of sex by loneliness was found in association with depression/anxiety, with stronger associations for girls. Conclusions: The findings in this study support the significant roles of sex, perceptions of family finances and loneliness in association with adolescent’s subjective mental and physical health and well-being, especially mental health.

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Peer victimization in school and mental and physical health problems in young adulthood: Examining the role of revictimization at the workplace.

Developmental Psychology ◽

10.1037/dev0000771 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 55 (10) ◽

pp. 2219-2230 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mara Brendgen ◽

François Poulin ◽

Anne-Sophie Denault

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Peer Victimization ◽

Young Adulthood ◽

Health Problems ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Mental And Physical Health

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Mental and physical health problems, time spent in the United States, and alcohol use among Latino older adults

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e595972013-001 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Melanie Robbins ◽

Oscar S. Escobar ◽

Ellen L. Vaughan

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Older Adults ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Physical Health ◽

The United States ◽

Health Problems ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Mental And Physical Health ◽

Latino Older Adults

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Mental and Physical Health Problems as Conditions of Ex-Prisoner Re-Entry

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18147642 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (14) ◽

pp. 7642

Author(s):

Anna Pękala-Wojciechowska ◽

Andrzej Kacprzak ◽

Krzysztof Pękala ◽

Marta Chomczyńska ◽

Piotr Chomczyński ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Juvenile Offenders ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Stigma ◽

Prison Population ◽

Health Problems ◽

Juvenile Detention ◽

Detention Centers ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Group Interviews ◽

Mental And Physical Health

The article focuses on a less-discussed issue of social marginalization of people leaving penitentiaries, which is the prevalence of multifaceted health problems experienced by people in this category. It includes poor health status, resulting from, among others, poor housing conditions, harmful or risky lifestyle, and lack of access to medical services. Data from the District Inspectorate of the Prison Service in Lodz, Poland on the health conditions of inmates was accessed. These data were supplemented by qualitative research conducted in 21 juvenile detention centers and 8 prisons across the country, conducting direct observations and In-Depth Interviews (IDI). A total of 198 IDIs were conducted with incarcerated (72) and released (30) juvenile offenders, and incarcerated (68) and released (28) adult offenders. These were complemented by IDIs with experts (50) and Focus Group Interviews (FGIs; 8) with male and female inmates in 4 Polish prisons. The study revealed that mental and physical health is a serious obstacle to social reintegration of ex-prisoners. It is rarely addressed by state institutions. There are strong associations between neglect of health issues in the prison population and increasing social exclusion after leaving prison. As Poland has a restrictive penal policy, former prisoners remain a group with social stigma and little support.

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Alternative Friendships to Improve Men’s Health Status. The Impact of the New Alternative Masculinities’ Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18042188 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 2188

Author(s):

Oriol Ríos-González ◽

Mimar Ramis-Salas ◽

Juan Carlos Peña-Axt ◽

Sandra Racionero-Plaza

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Problems ◽

Healthy Behaviors ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Alternative Masculinities ◽

The Impact

Background: Men who develop behaviors connected with the model of hegemonic masculinity present several health problems. Previous research has shown the types of problems that men commonly suffer in this regard such as chronic diseases, dietary disorders, and traffic accidents. To combat and overcome this situation, several campaigns, policies and recommendations have been undertaken, and consequently, their influence has been analyzed. However, there have been few investigations into the role of men’s friendship in the reduction of these physical health problems. The findings presented in this article are focused on this issue, illustrating the impact of male friendship on the shaping of healthy behaviors. Methods: Drawing upon a qualitative-based methodology articulated in a case study of the Men in Dialogue association, located in Spain, the study has followed the premises of the communicative approach, a total of 15 structured online open-ended questionnaires have been performed and analyzed. The median age of the participants is 37.5 years. Results: The findings show how men involved in Men in Dialogue are promoting a kind of masculine friendship that is improving men’s emotional well-being and, consequently, their physical health.

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