scholarly journals Dental students' self-perceived competency and usage of the internet for learning and evaluation purposes - Part 2

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 377-381
Author(s):  
Leanne M Sykes ◽  
Thomas C Postma ◽  
André Uys ◽  
Paul Brandt ◽  
Elmine Crafford
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lecture Material ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Almost All

Many dental lecturers are moving away from providing hand-out notes to their students and are rather opting for posting lecture material and tutorials on the internet using the various university platforms such as clickUP. At the same time a number of students have queried the need to purchase the prescribed text books due to their high costs, and dated content. The presumption is that all students have unrestricted and equal access to this material, and are competent using digital technology for learning and assessment, however there has been no formal investigation into whether this is so. Student access and usage was reported on in Part I of this study. The present paper investigated students' preferences with regards to the mode of learning material, and their self-perceived competencies in using the internet for various academic purposes. The project took the form of an anonymous, structured questionnaire that was given to all dental students from the second to the fifth year of study. Results revealed that over 90% of the students feel competent to access and use internet search engines for research and assignments, to connect with friends, and to download or watch videos. Slightly less (between 70-90%) were confident using it for independent research, learning from lecture material, using e-dictionary, carrying out searches to learn extra material, completing short quizzes and assignments, or undertaking independent learning and reading. Almost all students needed to access the internet on a daily or weekly basis for work related issues, yet at least 40% reported to not being able to do so at times or in venues that suited their programs. Lecturers need to be aware of this to ensure these students are not disadvantaged in comparison to their peers if they do not submit requisite material on time. The university has pledged their commitment towards changing traditional teaching methods and embracing more blended learning platforms, as well as to helping students make up for the lost time due to the Corona virus pandemic. However, now more than ever they need to work together to ensure that all students have the necessary skills and technology needed to use the online platforms, and to provide the necessary tuition and changes if they wish to be truly committed to the well-being and education of their students.

scholarly journals Factors and effects of work-related stress and burnout on the well-being of social workers in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jabulani G. Kheswa
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Value Add

Orientation:Work-related stress and burnout among social workers are on the rise because of extensive workload, job dissatisfaction and exposure to traumatic situations. Therefore, one should determine how they impact the well-being.Research purpose: This study determined the factors and effects of work-related stress and burnout on the well-being of social workers.Motivation for the study: An alarming number of social workers show no compassion towards the clients owing to burnout. Therefore, more research is needed for social workers to enhance their purpose and work engagement.Research approach/design and method: This qualitative study was designed from an interpretivist perspective. Fourteen social workers, aged 35–59 years, from two Department of Social Development and Welfare offices (Alice and King Williams Town) selected through purposive sampling participated in the study. Data were gathered by means of focus group interviews and grounded theory was applied for data analysis.Main findings: The study results confirmed that social workers attributed their work-related stress to lack of resources such as transport, computers and inadequate emotional support from their supervisors. Thus, they demonstrated impaired personal strength and poor human relations.Practical/managerial implications: To achieve commitment and optimism, there should be recruitment of new staff and salary increase for social workers.Contribution/value-add: The study results should provide coping strategies for social workers when faced with secondary traumatic stress.

Verhoogt werk ons welzijn?

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudi Wielers ◽  
Peter van der Meer ◽  
Henk de Vos
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Paid Work ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
Conditions Of Employment

Does work increase our well-being? A review of research results Does work increase our well-being? A review of research results We review empirical studies about the well-being effects of paid work as activity in comparison with other activities (hedonic well-being), and of being employed in comparison with unemployment, being a housewife and being retired (life satisfaction). The hedonic well-being of work and of work-related social interactions is lower than of almost all other activities and interactions. Nevertheless, employed workers have a much higher life satisfaction than the unemployed and also a higher hedonic well-being during other activities. Housewives’ level of life satisfaction is about equal to the level of the employed, whereas the retired attain an even higher level. Life satisfaction of workers is somewhat lower if they work more hours, especially for women. The effect of income on life satisfaction is small and probably people work more hours than can be justified by the resulting increase of life satisfaction. These findings indicate that aspirations related to work are more important for well-being than the conditions of employment. We interpret the findings in terms of extrinsic and intrinsic life goals and the need for self-determination. We tentatively conclude that work does more positively affect well-being if it does more appeal to intrinsic than to extrinsic aspirations.

scholarly journals ‘It’s like juggling fire daily’: Well-being, workload and burnout in the British NHS - A survey of 721 physicians

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Catherine Dominic ◽  
Dipesh P Gopal ◽  
Amandip Sidhu
Keyword(s):  
Care Delivery ◽  
National Level ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
System Level ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Workload ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Almost All

BACKGROUND: Physicians are at higher risk for burnout than workers in other fields. Burnout negatively impacts physician health, care delivery and healthcare cost. Existing studies quantify the workforce affected by burnout whilst qualitative studies use specific specialty groups limiting generalisability of solutions. This is important given increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to understand the causes of work-related burnout, identify what supportive resources physicians utilise, and to propose solutions. METHODS: A questionnaire was circulated between March and May 2019 via the ‘Doctors’ Association UK’ website and social media. RESULTS: 721 responses were received. 94%of respondents worked in the NHS, with over half being either general practitioners (GPs) or consultants. One in two (53%) respondents felt unable to raise workplace concerns regarding wellbeing, stress or workload. Almost all respondents (97%) felt the NHS has a culture of viewing excessive stress and workload as the norm. Three themes emerged from qualitative analysis: negative workplace culture; high workload and lack of resources; and generational change. CONCLUSIONS: Respondents described system-level factors which negatively impacted their wellbeing whilst organisations focused on physician-level factors. The research literature supports multi-level change beyond the individual tackling work unit and organisational factors. These include providing infrastructure to allow delegation of administrative work and physical space for relaxation and flexible work with time for leave. At a national level, there is greater urgency for an increase in healthcare funding and resourcing especially during increased clinician workloads during a pandemic where burnout rates will increase.

scholarly journals COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (22) ◽  
pp. 212-223
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rusdi Ab Majid ◽  
Zul Aizam Yassin ◽  
Aznida Aziz ◽  
Nurhijrah Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Almost All ◽  
New Generation

Internet addiction among teenagers is an important issue discussed around the world. Almost all experts cite this issue as part of the main problems of the country. The main purpose of this study was to study internet addiction among students in public institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. The main focus of the study is to examine the addiction from the aspects of emotional and cognitive preoccupation with the internet among IPG students in Malaysia. The study also examined addiction from the aspect of loss of control and disruption of daily life to the internet among IPG students in Malaysia. This study uses quantitative methods as the main design. This survey study involved respondents consisting of 614 trainee teachers selected according to IPG zones throughout Malaysia. A descriptive statistical approach was used to obtain the level of internet addiction. The questionnaire instrument was adapted from An Internet Addiction Scale by Kimberly (1998) which was modified to coincide with the study conducted. The analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Vol. 21 (SPSS) and analyzed descriptively to explain the findings of the study. The findings of this study as a whole found that internet addiction among students at IPG is at a moderate level. It is hoped that this study can provide good input to all parties to formulate actions for the well-being of society by forming a new generation that is concerned about the selection and use of information resources on the internet effectively.

The use of the internet for medical information and a needs assessment for a web based educational resource: A survey of Canadian medical oncology trainees and training program directors

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 17022-17022
Author(s):  
L. Horn ◽  
S. Berry ◽  
J. Chung ◽  
S. Vijayaratnam ◽  
S. Verma
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Medical Oncology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Use Of The Internet

17022 Background: Medical Oncology trainees develop their skills and knowledge through formal educational sessions, independent learning and clinical rotations. The internet serves as a source of up to date information and a potential educatinal resource. Despite the existence of many websites with oncology related information, there has not been a comprehensive assessment of how medical oncology trainees and program directors use the internet to meet educational objectivs. Method: In the first phase of developing a new educational website (OncologyEducation.com), we surveyed medical oncology trainees and program directors from training programs across Canada to assess how they accessed the internet to determine the elements they considered essential for a trainee-oriented site. Results: 12 out of 13 Canadian medical oncology training programs participated in our survey. A total of 12 program directors and 23 trainees responsed to our survey for a 74.5% response rate. 71.4% of respondents spend up to 10 hours per week on the internet for work related reasons. Pubmed and UptoDate were the most frequently visited sites. Respondents reported using the internet for email (97.1%), answering clinical questions (88.6%), accessing practice guidelines (80%), and literature updates (71.4%). Respondents expressed a need for an educational website stressing the following content: (1) Key updates by disease sites (2) Access to pivotal journal articles (3) Access to upcoming conferences/information (4) Links to other medical sites/medical oncology sites (5) Fellowship Opportunities. Conclusion: The internet is an important resource for supplementing the training of medical oncology trainees. The development of an educational website based on the needs assessed in this survey is warranted. Upon development of the website it will be evaluated for effectiveness and impact on oncology training and clinical practice. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Underpinnings of Internet Parenting Styles: The Development and Validation of the Internet Parenting Scale Using Repeated Cross-Sectional Studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (7) ◽  
pp. 1149-1175
Author(s):  
Amandeep Dhir ◽  
Ashraf Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Empirical Measures ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Parenting Scale

The overwhelming majority of parents tend to mediate their children’s Internet use via different Internet parenting styles. Recent research suggests that Internet parenting is closely related to the Internet use behavior, development, and well-being of young people. However, despite this, little prior research has investigated the different Internet parenting styles exercised by parents in the developing world. Similarly, the recent literature has also pointed out the urgent need to develop new empirical measures of Internet parenting. This open research gap is addressed by developing a 10-item scale measuring 4 types of Internet parenting style, namely parental encouragement, parental permission, parental worry, and parental monitoring, using a 3-stage investigation involving repeated cross-sectional surveys. The prior Internet parenting literature exclusively focused on developed countries in the West and Far East, while developing countries have rarely been studied. The present study has addressed this gap by recruiting adolescent and young-adult Internet users from India. The study results suggest that the Internet parenting scale has a stable factorial structure, and sufficient instrument validity and reliability over time. Furthermore, it is also valid for adolescents attending public schools and young-adult Internet users. This study offers different theoretical and practical implications for researchers engaged in interdisciplinary research on the Internet and youth.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8740
Author(s):  
Daniela Ohlendorf ◽  
Antonia Naser ◽  
Yvonne Haas ◽  
Jasmin Haenel ◽  
Laura Fraeulin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Final Study ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
Almost All

Background: Dentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, the latest study investigating MSD in the dental profession in Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the current prevalence of MSD in dentists and dental students in Germany. Methods: The final study size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects of different areas of specialization. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 75 years. The questionnaire consisted of a modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire, work-related questions from the latest questionnaire of German dentists, typical medical conditions and self-developed questions. Results: The overall prevalence showed that dentists suffered frequently from MSD (seven days: 65.6%, twelve months: 92%, lifetime: 95.8%). The most affected body regions included the neck (42.7%–70.9%–78.4%), shoulders (29.8%–55.6%–66.2%) and lower back (22.9%–45.8%–58.7%). Overall, female participants stated that they suffered from pain significantly more frequently, especially in the neck, shoulders and upper back. Conclusion: The prevalence of MSD among dentists, especially in the neck, shoulder and back area, was significantly higher than in the general population. In addition, women suffered more frequently from MSD than men in almost all body regions.

scholarly journals Digital Natives Disconnected. The Qualitative Research on Mediatized Life of Polish and International Students in Rzeszow and Warsaw, Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-96
Author(s):  
Iwona Leonowicz-Bukała ◽  
Anna Martens ◽  
Barbara Przywara
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Experiment ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Media And Communication

Studies on the mediatization of everyday life are becoming more and more important in the area of media and communication studies in the Western scientific literature. The main questions of these analyses concern the range of this phenomenon and the possible consequences for the social, cultural and psychological life of societies and individuals. Using this approach, the authors of this paper present the results of a qualitative study based on the social experiment #NoWeb (#BezSieci), conducted on the population of 184 students of two Polish universities. For 7 days, the participants of the experiment tried to live offline, which means not using the Internet at all, and writing down their experiences in paper diaries. Only 8 of them were able to live offline until the last day of the project. The main research results of the study show that almost all areas of living are dependant and supported by online access, which has a strong influence on the capability to act offline among young adults. Lacking access to the Internet, the participants of the study were very often unable to deal with simple tasks. At the same time, the experiences of staying offline enabled them to discover new possibilities of everyday functioning and effective use of additional free time with benefits for their well-being and interpersonal relations.

scholarly journals Problematic use of the internet and its correlates with psychological well-being among undergraduate dental students

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Padmavathi Nagarajan ◽  
BhavyaNidhi Sharma ◽  
Balaji Bharadwaj ◽  
Shivanand Kattimani
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
Use Of The Internet

scholarly journals Online Interactions and Problematic Internet Use of Croatian Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Information ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 399
Author(s):  
Lucija Vejmelka ◽  
Roberta Matković
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Online Interactions ◽  
Online Access ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Almost All

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a transition to online services in almost all aspects of life. Today, online access is an important aspect of child well-being more than ever. The aim of the study was to investigate online activities and gender differences of children with a special focus on harmful online content, cyberbullying, and Internet addiction. Our research was conducted among students from one Croatian county (average age = 14.97, N = 494). The Internet Addiction Test, the European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire, as well as questions constructed for the purposes of this research (e.g., online contents) were used. Between 20% and 30% of students spend four or more hours a day online. Furthermore, 14.57% of students showed moderate signs of addiction, and 1.42% already showed severe signs of addiction, where girls had significantly higher results. The results indicated that 12.75% of students were victims, 5.87% were perpetrators, and 8.3% were, at the same time, committing and experiencing cyberbullying. Children who commit and/or experience cyberbullying achieve higher results on the scale of Internet addiction than children who do not participate in cyberbullying. These findings contribute to our understanding of Internet usage and especially its problematic aspect in such a complex time as the COVID-19 pandemic, and they can be useful for planning future interventions with children.

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