scholarly journals The Effect of Perceiving a Calling on Worker’s Life Satisfaction: Focusing on The Mediation Effects of Living a Calling and Basic Psychological Need

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim, Ji Seon ◽  
Kim,Keum-Mi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Psychological Need

scholarly journals Participation in local food projects is associated with better psychological well-being: evidence from the East of England

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. e187-e197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zareen Pervez Bharucha ◽  
Netta Weinstein ◽  
Dave Watson ◽  
Steffen Boehm
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Standardized Measures ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Psychological Need Satisfaction

Abstract Background Studies suggest that local food may contribute to well-being, but do not use standardized measures, or control groups. Methods An online survey compared participants of local food initiatives (n = 302) with members of the general population (n = 157) in terms of scores on standardized measures of well-being and distress. Using hierarchical ordinary least squares regression models, we explored the relationship between participation and well-being via four mediators—nature connectedness, psychological need satisfaction, diet and physical activity. Results Participants scored higher than non-participants on life satisfaction (t(346) = 2.30, P = 0.02, ρr = 0.12) and the WEMWBS scale (t(335) = 2.12, P = 0.04, ρr = 0.10), but differences in psychological distress were insignificant. More actively engaged participants scored higher on positive well-being and longer duration participation was associated with higher life satisfaction and less psychological distress. Finally, we found that participation contributes to psychological need satisfaction, better diet and connection to nature, three known drivers of well-being. Conclusions Well-being may be a co-benefit of local food initiatives beyond the physical and psychological benefits of growing food. Further research is needed to explore the mediators driving these effects, quantify benefits, and track impacts over time and across different social groups.

Relations between Parenting Stress, Attachment, and Life Satisfaction in Mothers of Adolescent Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Lubiewska ◽  
Romuald Derbis
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Attachment Dimensions

Abstract Causal relations between parenting stress, attachment, and life satisfaction tested in previous studies are multidirectional, even though grounded in respective theories. Additionally, relations between them are dependent on multiple factors viable to act as potential confounders. We set out to analyze the relation between parenting stress of mothers and their life satisfaction as mediated through their general attachment orientations treated as personal resources hypothesized to act as the filter toward their parenting experiences. Three questions were asked: Is the parenting stress-life satisfaction link mediated through attachment? Does the mediation mechanism differ when attachment dimensions of avoidance and anxiety are analyzed? Is the mediation effect sensitive to potential confounding factors? Data from 575 mothers of adolescents were collected using self-reports. Results revealed that parenting stress-life satisfaction relation is partially mediated through attachment, and that the mediation mechanism is different when anxious or avoidant attachment dimensions are analyzed. Sensitivity analysis revealed that mediation models are sensitive to potentially confounding factors. Trying to tackle potential confounders, we tested economic status and the number of children the mother ever had. None of them had enough power to decrease mediation effects. Results are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications, causality, and recommendations for further research.

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