scholarly journals PROPUESTA DE INTERVENCIÓN COGNITIVA EN PERSONAS MAYORES: PROGRAMA DE ESTIMULACIÓN COGNITIVA E INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL PARA MAYORES

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 477
Author(s):  
Mª del Carmen Pérez Fuentes ◽  
Mª del Mar Molero Jurado ◽  
Mª Jesús Osorio Cámara ◽  
Isabel Mercader Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Older People ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Abstract:COGNITIVE INTERVENTION PROPOSAL IN OLDER PEOPLE: COGNITIVE STIMULATION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FOR OLDER PEOPLEOur current sociodemographic reality, with a large number of older persons and other variables, leads to some changes in the population’s demands for socio-health care. Thus, there is a demand for the stimulation of cognitive capacities, and this type of activities is carried in practically all the Day-Care Centers and Active Ageing Programs. In recent years, within Psychology of Ageing, the study of the emotional changes undergone by older individuals—the study of the so-called “Emotional Ageing”—has also reached a peak. Thus, the present project has the aim of combining both aspects, cognitive stimulation and the education of emotions. The general goal is to design and implement a Program of Cognitive Stimulation and Emotional Intelligence for older people with no cognitive impairment, in the center of the City of Almería. It would only allow us to assess and analyze the relation between different concepts, such as Quality of Life, Emotional Intelligence, Life Satisfaction, Attention and Daily Memory, and also to confirm the improvement in the cognitive tasks of the program (time and correct responses) and the benefits for the above-mentioned variables of introducing both aspects—including the New Technologies—to the older people of the center of Almería. This would also improve their activity and social integration, as well as provide them with equal opportunities. [Acknowledgements: This work was carried out with the collaboration of the Proyecto Almería Urban].Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Older People, Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Cognitive Stimulation.Resumen:La realidad sociodemográfica actual, con un elevado número de personas de edad avanzada y demás variables, conlleva algunos cambios en cuanto a las demandas de la población en atención socio-sanitaria. Así, aparece una demanda relacionada con la estimulación de las capacidades cognitivas, existiendo prácticamente en todos los Centros de Día y Programas de Envejecimiento Activo este tipo de actividades. En los últimos años, ha cobrado auge también, dentro de la Psicología de la Vejez, el estudio de los cambios emocionales que experimentan los individuos de edades avanzadas, el estudio del denominado “Envejecimiento Emocional”. Así, el presente proyecto pretende conjugar ambos aspectos, la estimulación cognitiva junto con la educación de las emociones. Teniendo como objetivo general elaborar e implementar un Programa de Estimulación Cognitiva e Inteligencia Emocional para personas mayores sin deterioro cognitivo, del centro de la Ciudad de Almería. Permitirá, no sólo, evaluar y analizar la relación entre diferentes conceptos como son Calidad de Vida, Inteligencia Emocional, Satisfacción Vital, Atención y Memoria Cotidiana; sino también, constatar la mejora en las tareas cognitivas del propio programa (tiempo y aciertos) y los beneficios para la Calidad de Vida, Inteligencia Emocional, Satisfacción Vital, Atención y Memoria Cotidiana, de acercar ambos aspectos, incluyendo las Nuevas Tecnologías, a las personas mayores del centro de Almería, mejorando también la actividad e integración social de estas, así como, la igualdad de oportunidades[Agradecimientos: Este trabajo cuenta con la colaboración del Proyecto Almería Urban].Palabras clave: Inteligencia Emocional, Mayores, Calidad de Vida, Satisfacción Vital, Estimulación Cognitiva.

scholarly journals Valor predictivo de la Inteligencia Emocional Percibida y Calidad de Vida sobre la Satisfacción Vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar Gavín-Chocano ◽  
David Molero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Mood Scale ◽  
Discapacidad Intelectual

El presente estudio pretende mostrar evidencias sobre la relación entre inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida (criterios objetivos y subjetivos) y satisfacción vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual. La muestra está compuesta por 15 sujetos (n=15), con una edad media de 34.93 años (±12.28) y grado de discapacidad promedio del 64.07%. Se utilizaron los siguientes instrumentos: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), Escala INICO-FEAPS (modalidad autoinforme e informe de otras personas) y Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Los resultados evidenciaron la relación positiva entre algunas de las dimensiones de inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida y satisfacción vital (p<.05). Por otra parte, los análisis de regresión mostraron la asociación positiva entre inteligencia emocional (reparación) y satisfacción vital (criterios subjetivos); calidad de vida (bienestar físico y bienestar emocional) y satisfacción vital (criterios objetivos). Las consecuencias prácticas de este estudio sugieren fomentar programas de inteligencia emocional para este colectivo. The present study attempts to provide evidence of the existing relation between emotional intelligence, quality of life (objective and subjective criteria) and life satisfaction in people with Intellectual Disability. The sample of the study is composed of 15 subjects (n=15) aged 34.93 on average (±12.28) who have a disability degree ratio of 64.07%. The following tools were used: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), INICO-FEAPS Scale (self-report and other people’s report) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The results proved the positive relation between some of the dimensions of emotional intelligence, quality of life and life satisfaction (p<.05). On the other hand, the regression analysis showed a positive association between emotional intelligence (reparation) and life satisfaction (subjective criteria); quality of life (physical and emotional wellness) and life satisfaction (objective criteria). The practical consequences of this study suggest that emotional intelligence programs for this collective ought to be encouraged.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Engagement on the Achievement and Quality of Life of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6586
Author(s):  
Inmaculada García-Martínez ◽  
José María Augusto Landa ◽  
Samuel P. León
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mediational Role ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Background: Academic engagement has been reported in the literature as an important factor in the academic achievement of university students. Other factors such as emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience have also been related to students’ performance and quality of life. The present study has two clearly delimited and interrelated objectives. First, to study the mediational role that engagement plays in the relationship between EI and resilience on quality of life. Secondly, and similarly, to study the mediational role of engagement in the relationship between EI and resilience, but in this case on academic achievement. (2) Methods: For this purpose, four scales frequently used in the literature to measure emotional intelligence, resilience, academic engagement and quality of life were administered to 427 students of the University of Jaén undertaking education degrees. In addition, students were asked to indicate their current average mark as a measure of academic performance. Two mediational models based on structural equations were proposed to analyse the relationships between the proposed variables. (3) Results: The results obtained showed that emotional intelligence and resilience directly predicted students’ life satisfaction, but this direct relationship did not result in academic performance. In addition, and assuming a finding not found so far, engagement was shown to exert an indirect mediational role for both life satisfaction and academic performance of students. (4) Conclusions: The findings of the study support the importance of engagement in the design and development of instructional processes, as well as in the implementation of any initiative.

scholarly journals Calidad de vida en personas diagnosticadas con trastorno límite de personalidad: papel mediador de la satisfacción vital

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Beatriz Thadani ◽  
Ana M. Pérez-García ◽  
José Bermúdez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract: Quality of life in patients with borderline personality disorder: The mediating role of life satisfaction. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships, moods and behavior. Using two groups of women (clinical or diagnosed with BPD, N = 138; and control, with no physical or mental illness, N = 124) this study analyzed the differences between pathological personality traits, measured by the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 and different domains of quality of life (SF-36 and the WHODAS 2.0) as well as the mediating role of life satisfaction in personality traits and quality of life. Differences were found between the groups in pathological personality and quality of life. Moreover, many SF-36 dimensions were partially mediated by life satisfaction in both groups. Therefore, new treatments for BPD may include developing life satisfaction, palliating the effects of this disorder on quality of life, reducing its impact on day-to-day tasks.Resumen: El trastorno de personalidad límite (TPL) se caracteriza por inestabilidad en las relaciones, el humor y la conducta. Se analizaron en dos grupos de mujeres (clínico o con TPL, N = 138; y control, sin enfermedad física o mental, N = 124) las diferencias en rasgos patológicos de personalidad (evaluados con el Personality Inventory for DSM-5) y diferentes dominios de calidad de vida (SF-36 y WHODAS 2.0), así como el papel mediador de la satisfacción vital en las relaciones entre personalidad y calidad de vida. Se encontraron diferencias entre los grupos en personalidad patológica y calidad de vida. Además, varias dimensiones de calidad de vida del SF-36 estaban mediadas parcialmente por la satisfacción vital en ambos grupos. Por tanto, los tratamientos del TPL podrían incluir el desarrollo de satisfacción vital para paliar sus efectos en la calidad de vida de los que lo padecen, reduciendo su impacto en las tareas del día a día.

scholarly journals JOURNEY THROUGH “FIELDS” OF AGEING - FROM “WORLD OF ELDERS” TO “WORLDS OF SENIORS”

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Orazio Licciardello ◽  
Manuel Mauceri ◽  
Graziella Di Marco ◽  
Maria Giuseppina Cardella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Digital Skills

Abstract.We conducted some researches in order to explore “fields” or dimensions of elderly people’s Quality of Life (QoL), both as self-perception and hetero-perception. A set of researches were conducted in Italy and Spain, involving seniors and university students. The aim was to explore the seniors’ QoL from both their and the students’ point of view. Results showed elderly people perceived their own life better than the “other” attributed to them; they were quite good at managing Positive and Negative Emotions. Spanish university students represented more positively the elderly people’s QoL than Italian colleagues. A Positive Affect as well as an empathic attitude towards seniors affected a better representation about elderly people’s QoL. Another set of studies was focused on the elderly people’s QoL and New Technologies (NTs) as these may offer opportunities both to maintain an independent lifestyle and to being involved in relevant activities. Most participants had nor any digital skills neither prejudices on the NTs; the perceived QoL was quite positive; Self-Efficacy believes were really high. The QoL was affected only by Self-Efficacy. A workshop was held, involving a small group of both disabled and healthy seniors; it was focused on the NTs, as tools to promote an active citizenship. After Training our seniors improved their Digital Skills and their own Quality of Life. In the end, a study was conducted in order to verify how both empathy (Empatic Concern; Perspective Taking), Theory on Mind (RMET) and contact worked well to improve QoL levels attributed to elders by a group of university students. On an applicative plan, empathy and TOM should represent the backdrop in supervised experiences of contact between students and elders. Further research will be conduct on this path.Key-Words: Active ageing; Quality of Life; Social Representations; Contact; Empathy.

scholarly journals Well Being of Older Gay and Bisexual Men and Women in England: Results of a Cross-Sectional Population Based Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Grabovac ◽  
L Smith ◽  
D T McDermott ◽  
S Stefanac ◽  
L Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Bisexual

Abstract Background Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older people are an under-represented population in research, with limited research noting more depression, loneliness, rejection, overall poorer health and well-being outcomes. Our study compared well-being, defined as quality of life (QOL), life satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and depression, among LGB people with their heterosexual peers’. Methods Cross-sectional data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging, collected 2012-2013. A total of 5691 participants were included in the analysis, with 326 (5.7%) self-identifying as LGB. We used CASP-19 questionnaire for well-being; the Satisfaction with Life Scale for life satisfaction; and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale for depressive symptoms. The question “During the past three months, how satisfied have you been with your overall sex life?” was used for sexual satisfaction. T-test and chi-square tests were used for differences in sociodemographic characteristics between LGB and heterosexual participants. Regression models were used to test associations between sexual orientation and well-being outcomes. Results LGB participants reported significantly lower mean quality of life and life satisfaction, and had significantly lower odds of reporting satisfaction with their overall sex life and higher odds of reporting depressive symptoms in unadjusted models. After adjustment for sociodemographic and health-related covariates, there remained significant differences between groups in mean QOL scores (B= -0.96, 95% [CI] -1.87 to -0.06) and odds of sexual satisfaction (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.38-0.82). Conclusions LGB older people report lower quality of life and lower sexual satisfaction than their heterosexual counterparts, possibly associated with experiencing lifelong social discrimination. Main message: Older lesbian, gay and bisexual people in England report significantly lower QOL and sexual satisfaction in comparison to heterosexual counterparts.

scholarly journals MAKING THE AGING EXPERIENCE WORTHWHILE: HOW SOCIAL INTERACTION CONTRIBUTES TO ACTIVE AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S533-S533
Author(s):  
Daniel Doh ◽  
Kwadwo Adusei-Asante ◽  
Vicki Banham
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
World Health ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Country Level ◽  
The World ◽  
The Individual

Abstract In most parts of the world, people are now living longer lives, which presents both opportunities and concerns over how to make the ageing process a worthwhile experience. The World Health Organisation’s Active Ageing model became a prominent global policy response since 2002 and has evolved into different country-level ageing policies. While a considerable volume of literature exists on active ageing – testing the validity of its various components, there is limited empirical evidence of how social interaction contributes to active ageing for older people and how it can be promoted through policy. In this paper, we examine social interaction and how it contributes to lived experiences of active ageing among a sample of 30 older Ghanaians living in Australia and Ghana. Our findings confirm the significance of social interaction for active ageing, and shows that social interaction creates a sense of purpose for living, which leads to the ability of the individual to build resilience, which mitigates anxieties and pains associated with ill health (especially for frail older people); enhances self-motivation for play and fun; empowers the individual to explore opportunities for continuous activity including leisure, and improves the general feeling of happiness resulting in active ageing – quality of life. The paper’s main argument is that social interaction presents potentials for improving the quality of life (active ageing) for older people and needs to be carefully considered in policy, research and practice.

scholarly journals The Best Day of the Week: New Technology Enhancing Quality of Life in a Care Home

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Juul ◽  
Raelene Wilding ◽  
Loretta Baldassar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Meaningful Engagement

Older people living in residential aged care facilities tend to be physically as well as socially inactive, which leads to poorer health and reduced wellbeing. A lack of recognition of the importance of social support, limited resources, lack of training and task-oriented work routines leave little time for staff to meet the social needs of residents. Through qualitative ethnographic fieldwork, this study investigates the potential for new technologies to enhance quality of life and facilitate meaningful engagement in physical and social activities among culturally and linguistically diverse residents and staff in care facilities. A continuum from nonparticipation to full participation among residents was observed when Touch Screen Technology activities were implemented. Data indicate that resident’s engagement is impacted by five interdependent factors, including environmental, organisational, caregiver, patient, and management- &government-related. Findings show that new technologies can be used to increase meaningful physical and social engagement, including transcending language and cultural barriers. However, the successful application of new technologies to enhance quality of life is dependent on their integration into the daily routine and social relationships of staff and residents, with the full support of management. Guidelines governing the use of new technologies to support meaningful engagement of older people in residential care are lacking: this project highlights the importance of attention to the social relational dimensions of technology interventions to support best practice in their use.

Reflection on ageing assets as a strategy for health promotion

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 543
Author(s):  
Pedro Miguel Fernandes Almeida ◽  
Maria De Fátima Sousa Batinas ◽  
Maria Araújo Leão Rita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Life Strategies ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
On Line

ABSTRACTObjective: to reflect on active ageing as a strategy designed for the health promotion of the elderly population. Method: this article aims at reflecting on active Ageing. It is grounded on a selection of on-line literature, namely from the Virtual Health Library (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). The descriptors used for the research were the following: Ageing, Quality of Life; Strategies, Health Promotion. Results: this study focuses on the importance of active ageing as a health promotion strategy, in order to enhance the active participation of the elderly in society. Final considerations: health promotion enhances both the quality of life and the independence of the elderly as well as of all those who are undergoing the ageing process. Hence, the need to implement health promotion strategies directed at this target group, within the framework of active ageing. Descriptors: ageing; quality of life; strategies; health promotion.RESUMOObjetivo: refletir sobre o envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde da população idosa. Método: trata-se de um artigo reflexivo sobre o envelhecimento ativo. A selecção das publicações foi feita por meio eletrônico, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Os descritores utilizados para a pesquisa foram os seguintes: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da Saúde. Resultados: o estudo situa a importância do envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde, de modo a proporcionar a participação ativa dos idosos na sociedade. Considerações finais: é importante promover a saúde de forma a alcançar a qualidade de vida e independência dos que envelheceram ou daqueles que estão no processo de envelhecimento. Considera-se então necessária a implementação de estratégias dirigidas a este grupo etário visando a promoção da saúde, numa perspectiva do envelhecimento ativo. Descritores: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da saúde.RESUMENObjetivo: reflectir sobre el envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud de la población anciana. Método: se trata de un artigo reflectivo sobre el Envejecimiento Activo. La seleción de las publicaciones se há realizado por medio electrónico, en la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Los descriptores utilizados para la búsqueda han sido los siguientes: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias; promoción de la salúd. Resultados: el estudio situa la importancia del envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud, de forma a proporcionar la participación activa de los ancianos en la sociedad. Consideraciones finales: es importante promover la salud de forma a atingir la calidad de vida e independencia de los que han envejecido o de aquellos que estan en el proceso de envejecimiento. Se considera por ello necesario la implementación de estrategias dirigidas a este grupo etario com el objetivo de promover la salud, en una perspectiva de envejecimiento activo. Descriptores: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias de promoción de la salud.

scholarly journals WHAT IS MISSING – OLDER MALE LEARNERS OR A COMMUNITY STRATEGY?

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Tiina Tambaum ◽  
Felika Tuul ◽  
Reeli Sirotkina
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Latent Factors ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Personal Initiative ◽  
Community Strategy ◽  
Men's Experience

Older men’s participation in learning initiatives is low in Estonia (SHARE, 2015). The national plans for active ageing (Welfare Development Plan 2016–2023, 2016) indicate that activities related to inclusion and development are vital to improving older individuals’ quality of life in the context of the ‘longevity revolution’. There is little discussion about the ways in which older people themselves affect the success of these plans, and about the potential roles and opportunities for all members of the community to foster the inclusion of older people. Two qualitative studies conducted in Estonia in 2012 and 2017 expand upon the involvement of older men in different contexts. A content and thematic analysis revealed latent factors that may hinder older men’s learning, such as loneliness, expectations about masculinity inherited from the cultural background, a restrictive domestic comfort zone, and a lack of demand for older men’s experience. The main finding from the analysis is that older rural men in Estonia do not feel responsible for their own social health. As older men’s personal initiative to create their own learning opportunities tends to be low, the community needs to provide more support for the reduction of men’s indirect barriers.

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