scholarly journals Running Head: Video Game Nostalgia and Retro Gaming

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Wulf ◽  
Nicholas D. Bowman ◽  
Diana Rieger ◽  
John A. Velez ◽  
Johannes Breuer
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Running Head

This article conceptually integrates research on the experience of nostalgia—defined as a predominantly positive, social, and past-oriented emotion—into the fold of video game research. We emphasize the role of nostalgia as an explanation for contemporary retro gaming trends, and suggest that nostalgia towards gaming events is a necessary area of research. To those ends, we broadly review existing literature on nostalgia before specifically focusing on media-induced nostalgia, and demonstrate how theoretical and empirical observations from this work can be applied to understand video game nostalgia. In particular, we argue that engaging in older gaming experiences indirectly (via memories) and even directly (via replaying or recreating experiences) elicits nostalgia, which in turn contributes to players' self-optimization and enhanced well-being. Moreover, as gamers and the medium mature together, nostalgic experiences with the medium are likely to become increasingly prevalent. The broad aim of this article is to offer future directions for research on video game nostalgia and provide a research agenda for research in this area.

Women’s Fear of Crime: The Role of Fear for the Well-Being of Significant Others

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo S. Mesch
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intimate Violence ◽  
Main Argument ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Traditional Family ◽  
The Third

A number of explanations have been suggested in the literature for the finding that women consistently report higher levels of fear of crime than males. The “shadow” hypothesis argues that fear of crime among females reflects fear of sexual assault. The “intimate” hypothesis argues that women’s fear of crime is the result of exposure to intimate violence. Females’ fear of crime is expected to be explained by their fear of partners’ violence. The main argument of this article is that women’s fear of crime might be the result of traditional family gender roles. When asked, women might express fear not only for their own well-being but for that of their children. A survey of a representative sample of women in the third largest city of Israel was used to test this assumption. Women’s fear of crime was found to be affected by fear of sexual assault and fear of violent partners. In addition, consistent with the argument of this study, women’s fear of violent and sexual victimization of their children had a significant effect on their perception of fear. Future directions for research are suggested.

scholarly journals The Academic Environment and Faculty Well-Being: The Role of Psychological Needs

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Larson ◽  
Matthew T. Seipel ◽  
Mack C. Shelley ◽  
Sandra W. Gahn ◽  
Stacy Y. Ko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Administrative Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Service Satisfaction ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Global Satisfaction ◽  
Promotion And Tenure ◽  
Perceived Relatedness

Recent research has examined the well-being of higher education faculty, but it has typically lacked a theoretical model. The present study used self-determination theory to model the well-being of 581 tenured and tenure-eligible faculty members at a large mid-Western university. Volitional autonomy, perceived competence, and perceived relatedness were hypothesized to partially mediate the relationships between several environmental factors (e.g., administrative support, research support, promotion and tenure support) and faculty well-being (i.e., teaching/service satisfaction and global satisfaction). Results of path analysis indicated that all relations between the environment and teaching/service satisfaction were fully mediated by volitional autonomy and perceived competence, whereas all relations between the environment and global satisfaction were partially mediated by perceived relatedness. These findings highlight the centrality of psychological needs in understanding the relations between the environment and faculty well-being. Additional implications and future directions for research are discussed.

Game perspective-taking effects on willingness to help immigrants: A replication study with a Spanish sample

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 944-958
Author(s):  
Jorge Peña ◽  
Juan Francisco Hernández Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Social Dominance ◽  
Social Dominance Orientation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Newspaper Editor ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Political Opinions

This study replicated an experiment examining video game character perspective-taking effects on socio-political opinions with a sample of Spanish participants. Random assignment to play a game as an immigration inspector decreased intention and attitudes toward helping immigrants relative to baseline scores. These effects were observed while controlling for social dominance orientation or preference for inequality among social groups. The intention and attitudes of participants randomly assigned to play a control group game featuring the role of a newspaper editor remained unchanged. Overall, this study expanded perspective-taking research by replicating theoretical predictions with a different sample. We discuss future directions and findings that deviated from the original study.

Mitigating loneliness with companion robots in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: an integrative framework and research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1149-1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaby Odekerken-Schröder ◽  
Cristina Mele ◽  
Tiziana Russo-Spena ◽  
Dominik Mahr ◽  
Andrea Ruggiero
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Companion Robots

PurposeLoneliness and isolation are on the rise, globally threatening the well-being across age groups; global social distancing measures during the COVID-19 crisis have intensified this so-called “loneliness virus”. The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrative framework and research agenda on the role of companion robots in mitigating feelings of loneliness.Design/methodology/approachA netnographic analysis of 595 online visual and textual descriptions offer empirical insights about the role of the companion robot Vector during the COVID-19 pandemic.FindingsThe contributions of this study are twofold. First, it postulates that companion robots have the potential of mitigating feelings of loneliness (i.e. indicator of well-being). Second, this study contributes to transformative service by developing an integrative framework introducing the roles (personal assistant, relational peer and intimate buddy) that companion robots can fulfill to mitigate feelings of loneliness through building different types of supportive relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed research agenda encourages future service scholars to investigate 1) the role of robots in addressing loneliness, 2) design features that drive adoption of robots, 3) social support for different groups, 4) the operationalization and the measurement of loneliness and 5) an impact analysis of companion robots.Practical implicationsService providers and policy makers can leverage the insights about how companion robots can help reduce a sense of loneliness.Originality/valueThe integrative framework on loneliness reduction, based on 595 unprompted online contributions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, offers initial evidence for the impact of companion robots in reducing people's feelings of loneliness.

scholarly journals The Psychological Impact of Slaughterhouse Employment: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483802110302
Author(s):  
Jessica Slade ◽  
Emma Alleyne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Offending ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Methodological Rigor

The role of a slaughterhouse worker (SHW) involves the authorized killing of living beings, yet there is limited understanding of the consequences this behavior has on their well-being. The purpose of this systematic review is to collate and evaluate the current literature on the psychological impact of slaughterhouse employment. Fourteen studies met the specific a priori inclusion criteria. The findings from this review were demarcated by the focus of studies: (1) the prevalence of mental health disorders, (2) the types of coping mechanisms used, and (3) the link between slaughterhouse employment and crime perpetration. It was found that SHWs have a higher prevalence rate of mental health issues, in particular depression and anxiety, in addition to violence-supportive attitudes. Furthermore, the workers employ a variety of both adaptive and maladaptive strategies to cope with the workplace environment and associated stressors. Finally, there is some evidence that slaughterhouse work is associated with increased crime levels. The research reviewed has shown a link between slaughterhouse work and antisocial behavior generally and sexual offending specifically. There was no support for such an association with violent crimes, however. Based on existing research, we suggest future directions for research (i.e., applying more methodological rigor) but highlight key findings for practitioners and policymakers that warrant attention.

The Blind Men and the Elephant: Meta-Ethnography 30 Years On

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1674-1681
Author(s):  
Samuel Brookfield ◽  
Lisa Fitzgerald ◽  
Linda Selvey ◽  
Lisa Maher
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Cumulative Impact ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Qualitative Health Research ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Methods Of Synthesis ◽  
Systematic Database

In the 30 years since its introduction, meta-ethnography has become a critical tool for synthesizing qualitative health research and providing a holistic understanding of complex health and social phenomena. Meta-ethnography has also been adapted to integrate a wider range of research methodologies, expanded to include a detailed taxonomy of research methods, and has led to the development of multiple other methods of synthesis. In this article, we describe the development of meta-ethnography, its unique research approaches, the innovations that have occurred since its inception, and potential future directions for the method. These include the need for consensus around the role of systematic database searches and critical appraisal, and a clearer path to action for clinicians interpreting qualitative research. Understanding and updating methods such as meta-ethnography will ensure that the exponentially developing field of qualitative research continues to have a meaningful and cumulative impact on complex issues of health and well-being.

scholarly journals Disentangling the Role of Social Networking Attitudes and Use on Emotional Well-being

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Hunt ◽  
Archana Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
Practical Implications

Scholarly research examining social networking and well-being have provided contradictory results, suggesting that further research explore the complex relationships between antecedents, behavior, and well-being outcomes. In this study, we assess how attitudes toward social networking and SNS use influence emotional well-being by surveying a sample of U.S. adults (N = 500). We apply theories of technology adoption and media choice to explicate the role of communication attitudes in predicting behavioral outcomes. The results of our structural equation model demonstrate that SNS use negatively impacts users’ emotional well-being. Social connection, ease of use, and confidence attitudes increase SNS use and have an indirect influence on well-being. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings as well as future directions for research involving frequent SNS use and emotional well-being are discussed.

Family-Based Practices to Promote Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. 349-352
Author(s):  
Laura Lee McIntyre
Keyword(s):  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Behavioral Challenges ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Families With Children

Abstract Interventions that promote parent and child well-being in families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are important, given the caregiving burden often associated with supporting children with developmental and behavioral challenges. This article summarizes a presentation made at the 2019 AAIDD annual conference and reviews evidence-based interventions that promote parenting skills, enhance caregiver well-being, and reduce child challenging behavior. The article reviews the role that behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions play in enhancing family well-being. A discussion of research gaps and future directions is included, especially as they relate to the role of technology in scaling up interventions and making them accessible to a broader audience.

scholarly journals Effect of Performance Management on Employees Well-Being via Perceived Job Control

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Hooria Sattar ◽  
Lubna Khaliq ◽  
Mattiullah Butt
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The significant amount of research attention was given to the association among HRM and well-being; but how the attention driving performance management influences well-being and what variables explain their relation has not been well discussed yet. This study investigates the relationship between performance management practices and employees well being when perceived job control is playing the role of mediator. The Present research study addresses this relation in, educating employees working in different sectors in Lahore city as the city recruits employees from different areas of the country (Pakistan). Data was gathered from 250 employees and results show that performance management significantly influences our mediator and well-being and also the mediator (perceived job control) significantly influences the relationship between performance management practices and well-being. For future research purposes, limitations as well as future directions are also discussed in this research.

Hope and Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Y. Lee ◽  
Matthew W. Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hope Theory ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

Snyder’s hope theory defines hope as a cognitively based construct that consists of two components: agency, the willpower to achieve a goal, and pathways, the perceived ability to generate ways to achieve that goal. Hope has been consistently linked to positive outcomes in many life domains, including aspects of positive mental health. This chapter reviews the literature on hope and positive aspects of mental health, including specific findings regarding the impact of hope on subjective, psychological, and social well-being. It also explores findings regarding the potential moderating role of gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture, and other demographic factors on the influence of hope on well-being. Future directions on hope and well-being research are discussed as well.

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