scholarly journals How the Entertaining Effects of Movies Help People to Reduce Chronic Stress and Increase Happiness

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Zhesheng (Jason) Xu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entertainment Industry ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Emotional Event ◽  
Scientific Experiments

With the increasing stress from work and study that people face today, easy-to-access entertainment to release chronic stress and increase happiness would arouse more popularity. As a traditional entertainment industry, Movie is easy to access by going to the cinema or watching online, which has become an increasingly globalized business. The present research was on how the entertaining effects of movies are associated with psychological well-being. It provides a study on three film types, comedies, tearjerkers, and thrilling movies. Comic movies are usually welcome, which bring people happiness by funny plots. Moreover, many scientific experiments made before verified that people will unconsciously mimic the facial expressions of characters in comedies, which turns out to affect the experience of the same emotion of happiness through the integration between the body and brain. Tearjerkers may bring people tears. However, an experiment made by Gracˇanin, Vingerhoets, Kardum, Šantek,& Šimic´ (2015), provided evidence that after the initial deterioration of mood following crying, it takes some time for the mood, not just to recover, but also to become even less negative than before the emotional event. Per Sapolsky, R.M, scary and thrilling movies generate moderate glucocorticoid elevation, which turns out to trigger the release of dopamine from pleasure pathways and gain a sense of anticipatory pleasure. Besides the above mentioned, there are also general benefits of movies, such as social connections, a distraction from worries, and increased flow. All of those make movies good activities to reduce chronic stress and increase happiness.

scholarly journals The Embodiment of Insult: A Theory of Biobehavioral Response to Workplace Incivility

2021 ◽  
pp. 014920632198979
Author(s):  
Lilia M. Cortina ◽  
M. Sandy Hershcovis ◽  
Kathryn B. H. Clancy
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Workplace Incivility ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Target Response ◽  
Organizational Life ◽  
New Science ◽  
Broad Theory

This article builds a broad theory to explain how people respond, both biologically and behaviorally, when targeted with incivility in organizations. Central to our theorizing is a multifaceted framework that yields four quadrants of target response: reciprocation, retreat, relationship repair, and recruitment of support. We advance the novel argument that these behaviors not only stem from biological change within the body but also stimulate such change. Behavioral responses that revolve around affiliation and produce positive social connections are most likely to bring biological benefits. However, social and cultural features of an organization can stand in the way of affiliation, especially for employees holding marginalized identities. When incivility persists over time and employees lack access to the resources needed to recover, we theorize, downstream consequences can include harms to their physical health. Like other aspects of organizational life, this biobehavioral theory of incivility response is anything but simple. But it may help explain how seemingly “small” insults can sometimes have large effects, ultimately undermining workforce well-being. It may also suggest novel sites for incivility intervention, focusing on the relational and inclusive side of work. The overarching goal of this article is to motivate new science on workplace incivility, new knowledge, and ultimately, new solutions.

PT Trim Fat Burn Reviews v1

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
pttrimfatburn not provided
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Daily Routines

Creating a healthier lifestyle for the body and mind requires considering what we eat and drink and our daily routines and habits. Psychological well-being and physical health go hand in hand when you have a positive relationship with food.

scholarly journals RAISING OUR VOICES: THE BENEFITS OF AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S751-S752
Author(s):  
Debra J Sheets ◽  
Theresa A Allison
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Intervention ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract This interdisciplinary symposium focuses on the Voices in Motion (ViM) choir, a novel social intervention to address issues of stigma and social isolation among older adults with dementia and their caregivers. ViM is an intergenerational choir for community-dwelling older adults with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers. Local high school students participated in the choir and added to the lively social interactions. Two professionally directed ViM choirs were fully implemented in 2018-2019 with a public performance in the Fall and Spring seasons. This symposium brings together multiple methodologies to investigate the effects of choir participation on cognition, social connections, stigma, and quality of life for the dyads. Results in the individual papers demonstrate the positive impact of choir participation on dyads (n=26) for measures that includecognition (MacDonald), well-being and quality of life (Sheets), and social connections (Smith). Taken as a whole, the papers indicate that this social intervention offers an effective non- pharmacological alternative approach for older adults with dementia. Choir participation has important and significant impacts on psycho-social well-being and quality of life. The body of evidence presented points to the importance of intergenerational programs that are dementia-friendly and that support meaningful participation by older adults with dementia in the broader community. Discussion focuses on implications for social policy with attention on the replication and sustainability of the program.

Chronic stress and psychological well-being: Evidence from Thailand on household crowding

1996 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore D. Fuller ◽  
John N. Edwards ◽  
Sairudee Vorakitphokatorn ◽  
Santhat Sermsri
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Household Crowding

scholarly journals Intervención psicológica para el aumento motivacional hacia la actividad física y la pérdida de peso/Psychological Intervention for Increased Motivation Towards Physical Activity and Weight Loss

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-188
Author(s):  
David Peris-Delcampo ◽  
Enrique Cantón
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Methodological Triangulation ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

EspañolSe presenta un estudio de caso con una joven de 22 años (estudiante y entrenadora de baloncesto) que quería motivarse para perder peso y desarrollar hábitos saludables (buena alimentación y ejercicio físico regular). Se utilizó el modelo “La Jirafa de Cantón” como base de la intervención que consta de cuatro partes bien diferenciadas que son: la “cabeza” o meta; el “cuello” o las expectativas x valor; el “cuerpo” o la autoestima, autoeficacia y autoconcepto; y las “patas” de la base que se refieren a las cuatro vías de obtención de información (experiencia directa, experiencia indirecta, persuasión verbal y síntomas psicofisiológicos). El análisis de datos tanto cuantitativos como cualitativos se realizó mediante triangulación metodológica, midiendo en la participante las partes del modelo de la Jirafa de Cantón de manera cualitativa, y cuantitativamente el bienestar psicológico y la autoeficacia. Los resultados muestran una mejora de las variables motivacionales relacionadas con las partes del modelo, en consonancia con la mejora de las puntuaciones cuantitativas de bienestar psicológico y autoeficacia. También se observó un aumento y mantenimiento de hábitos saludables de nutrición, actividad física y pensamientos adecuados. Estos resultados están en la línea de los obtenidos en estudios anteriores similares.EnglishA case study is presented with a 22-year-old female (student and basketball coach) who wanted to motivate herself to lose weight and develop healthy habits (good nutrition and regular physical exercise). The “Cantón’s Giraffe”model was used as the basis of the intervention, which consists of four well-differentiated parts that are: the “head” or goal; the “neck” or expectations x value; the “body” or self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-concept; and the base“legs” that refer to the four ways of obtaining information (direct experience, indirect experience, verbal persuasion and psychophysiological symptoms). The analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data was carried out through methodological triangulation, measuring the parts of the Cantón’s Giraffe model qualitatively in the participant, and quantitatively for psychological well-being and self-efficacy. The results show an improvement in the motivational variables related to the parts of the model, in line with the improvement in the quantitative scores for psychological well-being and self-efficacy. There was also an increase and maintenance of healthy habits of nutrition, physical activity and proper thinking. These results are in line with those obtained in previous similar studies.

Self-Report and Caregiver Proxy-Report Agreement of Perceived Chronic Stress and Mutuality in Poststroke Aphasia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Nelson J. Hernandez ◽  
Lauren Bislick ◽  
Amy Engelhoven ◽  
Rebecca Hunting Pompon
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Proxy Report ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Background People with aphasia (PWA) report higher levels of stress in comparison to stroke survivors without aphasia. If untreated, chronic stress is known to have detrimental effects to the body and brain and can negatively impact health and well-being. According to extant literature, self- and proxy-report agreement on objective domains is higher than on subjective domains, like chronic stress. In addition, high levels of mutuality, also known as shared feelings between two people, have been strongly associated with low levels of stress in stroke survivors. Little is known, however, of the agreement between self-report and caregiver proxy-report on perceived chronic stress or mutuality in PWA. Purpose The proposed study sought to examine (a) the degree of agreement between caregiver proxy-report and PWA self-report on perceived stress and (b) the relationship between perceived stress and mutuality between PWA and their caregivers. Method The Modified Perceived Stress Scale and the Mutuality Scale were administered to 21 PWA/caregiver dyads. An independent-samples t test was conducted to determine if there were significant differences in perceived stress and mutuality as reported by PWA, their caregiver, and their caregiver's proxy-report. A Pearson correlation was performed to determine the level of agreement across questionnaires. Results There was a moderate correlation between the proxy-report and self-report for perceived stress. On average, proxy-reports for perceived stress were significantly higher than PWA self-reports. Overall, mutuality was high among the dyads. There was moderate agreement between caregiver's mutuality and proxy-report agreement on perceived stress. Lastly, our findings do not indicate that caregiver's perceived stress influenced their perception of the PWA's perceived stress. Conclusion The results of this study provide support for the use of proxy-derived information in perceived stress with the use of a mutuality scale.

scholarly journals Chronic stress and poor sleeping habits are associated with self-reported IBS and poor psychological well-being in the general population

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmin Zejnelagic ◽  
Bodil Ohlsson
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Sleeping Habits

Abstract Objective The present population-based study aimed to examine the association of chronic stress and sleeping difficulties with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms past 2 weeks, and psychological well-being. Results The Malmö Offspring Study included subjects from the general population to complete a questionnaire regarding sociodemographic factors, lifestyle factors, and medical health. Experience of chronic stress during the past or past 5 years was reported. Sleeping patterns included sleeping quality, sleeping hours per day, sleeping onset difficulties, and wake-up frequency. The severity of GI symptoms was measured with the visual analog scale for IBS. Associations of stress and sleeping habits with IBS and GI symptoms were calculated by logistic regression and generalized linear model, adjusted for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. After exclusion of organic GI disorders or missing values, 2648 participants remained. Participants with self-reported IBS (n = 316) and GI symptoms (n = 459) were often women and smokers. After full adjustment, chronic stress past year was associated with GI symptoms (OR: 1.347; 95% CI 1.030–1.762), whereas stress past 5 years (OR: 1.415; 95% CI 1.058–1.892) and sleeping onset difficulties ≥ 3 times weekly (OR: 2.153: 95% CI 1.228–3.774) were associated with IBS. Stress, poor sleeping quality, sleeping onset difficulties, and IBS/GI symptoms were all associated with poor psychological well-being (p < 0.001).

scholarly journals Kesejahteraan Psikologis dan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-265
Author(s):  
Sasmiyanto Sasmiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
Psychological Well Being

The purpose of this study is to prove the correlation between psychological well-being and quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bondowoso. This type of research is a correlational study with a cross sectional approach. The results of the study based on statistical tests found the average value of the psychological well-being of clients 120.5778 which can be said to be quite good. The quality of life of respondents has an average score of 53,389 which can be said to be quite good. The results of statistical analysis show that the p value is 0.004. Conclusion, there is a significant relationship between psychological well-being and quality of life of people with diabetes mellitus. The effect of psychological effects on the condition of the body is huge.   Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus type 2, Psychological Well-being, Quality of Life

scholarly journals Resilience, Psychological Well-being, and Emotional Regulation: A Comparative Study of Military Personnel Vs. Civilian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Marva Sohail ◽  
Gulzar Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Endurance Training ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Expressive Suppression ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Civilian Population ◽  
The Military

Present research aimed to know the difference between military personnel with endurance training and civilian population (with no endurance training), with respect to resilience, psychological well-being, and emotional regulation. Correlation and comparative design was used for this study. A sample of 180 participants with age range of 20-55 years was taken from different walks of military units and civilian population by using snowball sampling, and purposive sampling strategies respectively. The Adult Resilience Measure (Ungar & Liebenberg, 2011), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Hills & Argyle, 2002), and Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John, 2003) were used to assess variables. The results indicated that the military personnel with endurance training were significantly higher on psychological well-being than the civilian population (with no endurance training); while, the civilian population was significantly higher on expressive suppression facet of emotional regulation than the military personnel. There was a significant positive relationship of resilience with psychological well-being and emotional regulation in each group. Additionally, resilience predicted psychological well-being and emotional regulation in both groups, after controlling the effect of demographic characteristics. This research gives an insight into resilience, psychological well-being, and emotional regulation in military personnel with endurance training and the civilian populations with no endurance training. This research also adds to the body of literature in counselling and clinical psychology especially, in Pakistani perspective.

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