scholarly journals The Noospheric Sociology of Life Forces, the Wellbeing of Man and Society Is the Conceptual Basis of Social Work in the 21st Century

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
S. Grigor’yev ◽  
L. Guslyakova ◽  
G. Govorukhina
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Vital Forces ◽  
Regions Of Russia

The Object of the Study. Noosphere sociology.The Subject of the Study. Features of the noospheric sociology of vital forces, well-being of man and society as a conceptual basis of social work in the XXI century.The Theoretical Aspect of the Subject. The rationale for noospheric sociology as a new paradigm of social work in the XXI century.The Empirical Aspect of the Subject. Survey of the Population of 17 Regions of Russia on the Meaning of Life with Justice to Increase the Efficiency of Developing a Vitalistic Model of Social Work in Modern Society.The Purpose of the Study is to identify public opinion about the meaning of life from justice in modern regions of Russia.The Main Theoretical and Empirical Provisions of the Article. The authors identified the factors that actualize the consideration of the topic of the article. The authors, first, reveal the features of social protection of the population in the world social space in the second half of the twentieth century, justifying the thesis that vitalist sociology plays an integrative role in shaping the vitalist model of social work. Sociological support is characteristic not only for Russian, but also for foreign theory and practice of social work. Secondly, at the beginning of the 21st century, the mission of social work in the world changes from social assistance to social well-being. At the same time, the authors note that social culture today involves a variety of forms and scales of ensuring the social wellbeing of a person and society in various historical and socio-cultural contexts. This is confirmed by the results of population polls in 17 regions of Russia regarding the meaning of life and justice. Thirdly, on the basis of an analysis of the results of these surveys, the authors substantiate the need to use noospheric sociology as a conceptual basis for developing a vitalist model of social work in the conditions of the formation of a noospheric civilization of controlled socio-natural evolution. At the same time, they emphasize that the basic research method of noospheric sociology as a science is the principle of determining the nature of the interaction of the vital forces of man and society with the space of their existence in specific sociohistorical, natural and socio-cultural conditions.

Ye Cannot Serve God and Mammon

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-198
Author(s):  
Hud Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Stable Set ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
God's Will ◽  
Priming Condition ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Objective List

This final chapter begins by articulating a particular conception of the virtue of obedience and detailing its four components—humility, restraint, response, and love—and by showing how they work together both to nurture an abiding and deeply seated pro-attitude towards uniting one’s will with God’s will and also to create and maintain a robust and stable set of dispositions aimed at succeeding in this aim. It then illustrates the virtue of obedience in action, discusses its relation to happiness, and remarks on the role of perseverance, the difficult mission of anyone who commits to acquiring and developing this virtue in life. A refinement to the objective-list theories of well-being (or flourishing) is then proposed, followed by a formulation and defense of a new objective-list theory that attempts to state the conditions of receptivity in a subject in addition to identifying the range of welfare goods in the world. The virtue of obedience, it is argued, is not only one among many welfare goods, but plays a unique role vis-à-vis the other goods on the list, insofar as it serves as the priming condition under which they can realize the full extent of their value in the subject in which they manifest. Finally, the most worrisome aspects of the views defended in this book are identified, sympathetically presented with force and fairness, and addressed.

scholarly journals Degrowth for transformational alternatives as radical social work practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-433
Author(s):  
Meredith C.F. Powers ◽  
Komalsingh Rambaree ◽  
Jef Peeters
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Ecological Justice ◽  
The World

Historically, and in modern times, social workers have been culpable in perpetuating the very systems of oppression that we seek to eliminate. This happens as we are part of cultures and economies that operate out of the growth ideology. Acting in accordance with the growth ideology does not lead to the outcomes that we strive for as professional social workers. Rather, the growth ideology results in growing social inequalities and increasing ecological injustices around the world. Social work can, instead, embrace an ecosocial lens and promote degrowth approaches for transformational alternatives. Rather than reinforcing the existing systems of injustice and oppression, radical social work can take an activist role and bring about urgent and radical changes to promote ecological justice through social and ecological well-being. Examples from radical social work in local and international communities demonstrate the possibility of degrowth for transformational alternatives as radical social work practice.

The more you know, the less you fear: Reflexive social work practices in times of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 746-752
Author(s):  
Antonio López Peláez ◽  
Chaime Marcuello-Servós ◽  
Joaquín Castillo de Mesa ◽  
Patricia Almaguer Kalixto
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

In this article, we present the results of a strategy to disseminate best social work practices during periods of social lockdown in Spain, in a climate characterised by post-truth, misinformation and fake news. Social work is challenged with the task of delivering reliable and quality information aimed at building a better society. At the time of writing, Spain was one of the countries most affected by COVID-19, with one of the highest numbers of deaths per million inhabitants in the world. With the population in lockdown, our strategy was to design a series of innovative web seminars on both the subject and the procedures involved in social work, with the aim of sharing information and best practices to counter disinformation campaigns on social media. The results show the growing demand – both by citizens in general and students and professionals in particular – for reliable information in the field of professional practice. One of the priorities of digital social work must be to disseminate its results in the digital environment.

Teacher Preparation for Physical Education in an Increasingly Sedentary World in Singapore

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Chia ◽  
Koh Koon Teck
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tight Coupling ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

The Second World-Wide Survey of Physical Education in schools, published under the auspices of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, identifies large gaps between the promise of positive outcomes of physical education and actual outcomes. The mismatch between the policy and practice of physical education stems from deep-seated disagreements about what the goals of physical education should be; the multifaceted nature of the subject; and a lack of competence, confidence, and accountability among the teachers who are responsible for teaching physical education in schools, among other things. According to the World Health Organization, the physical and holistic health of young people and adults is threatened by increases in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers—in part due to increased sedentary modern lifestyles and insufficient exercise. Physical education has the potential to ameliorate the negative impact of sedentary lifestyles and exercise insufficiency. Teacher-education programs for physical education the world over advertise that teachers of the subject help young people acquire a love for physical activity and the skills to practice and enjoy sports; they also teach life skills, including teamwork, sportsmanship, problem-solving, and creativity, and help students develop the habits of a healthy lifestyle. How programs prepare physical-education teachers to deliver on these promises varies considerably. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Singapore has one of the best-performing teacher-education systems in the world. It is run by the National Institute of Education in Singapore. The tight coupling of theory and practice and the tripartite relationship between the policymakers at the Ministry of Education; the National Institute of Education, where teacher training occurs; and the schools, where physical education is experienced, are the key determinants of a quality physical-education experience among children and adolescents in Singapore.

scholarly journals Positive psychiatry/psychology for older adults: a new and important movement but robust methodology is essential

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte R. Stoner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
View Point ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Dynamic Interplay

Positive psychiatry and the related positive psychology are offering a much needed alternative framework through which to view the psychology of old age (Jeste et al., 2015). Traditional models of old age tend to approach the subject from a negative view point where themes of dependency and decline can be common (Cumming and Henry, 1961). In contrast, positive psychiatry and psychology refer to the scientific study of strengths and capabilities that contribute to well-being (Seligman, 1998). Some of these can be thought of as character strengths and evidence suggests that concepts such as hope, humour, integrity, and gratitude are universal, with examples documented in at least 54 nations across the world (Park et al., 2006). Researchers aligned to these theoretical models seek to explore complex approaches to measuring and improving mental health, recognizing that well-being is often a dynamic interplay between positive and negative psychological processes and outcomes (Lomas and Ivtzan, 2016).

Developing the Recycle Economy - A Strategic Choice of Sustainable Development

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 3361-3364
Author(s):  
Jia Yi Huang ◽  
Yi Hui Huang
Keyword(s):  
Game Theory ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Environmental Deterioration ◽  
The World ◽  
Recycle Economy ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Manufacturing Methods ◽  
The Relationship

As we enter the 21st Century, various countries in the world are faced with many challenges, such as overpopulation, shortage of resources and environmental deterioration. Developing recycle economy is one of the important ways to realize sustainable development. The purpose of recycle economy is to insure circulation utilization of resources and positive conversion of ecosystem on the premise of keeping economic development. Its mechanism should be "Government instructs, Enterprise acts, Society participates, Markets operate". Enterprise is the subject of economy, so the development of recycle economy must be put into effect in enterprises. In this paper, how to advance enterprise to develop recycle economy by carrying out environmentally friendly manufacturing methods and the relationship between government and enterprise in Game Theory are discussed. The thesis also provides some suggestions for government to promote the development of recycle economy.

scholarly journals Material Well-being and Happiness in Transition Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Družić ◽  
Martina Majstorović
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
Full Employment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transition Countries ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to further the research of the connection between material well-being and happiness in transition economies. We analyzed panel data obtained from the World Database of Happiness and Eurostat. Our results indicate that out of all the major macroeconomic variables (GDP, employment, inflation, taxes etc.), the most significant (and the only stable) predictor of changes in happiness in transition countries is the level of employment. The results are consistent with a hypothesis of a still prevalent “socialist mentality” in the analyzed sample of countries which are all formerly socialist economies that typically place high (or full) employment as the highest economic priority (as opposed to GDP growth, low inflation etc.). Our results differ from the conclusions of the few studies done on this sample of countries, which suggests additional research on the subject is likely required.

scholarly journals COVID-19 in modern Russian laughter discourse: psycholinguistic method of devaluation of danger as an effective method of psychological protection

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-16
Author(s):  
Irina S. Karabulatova
Keyword(s):  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The Unconscious ◽  
Russian People ◽  
News Stories ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Modern Russian

The mysterious Russian soul is always looking for non-trivial aspects of a problem. The modern coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has become the subject of ridicule in the everyday laughing practices of Russian people. In this case, the laughing discourse acts as a form of psychological defense and struggle against the inevitable evil. The importance of the research is due to the lack of knowledge of the communicative and cognitive aspects of laughter discourse and the need to study the modern anecdote on the topic "coronavirus pandemic" in the aspect of forming the stability of the human psyche in the conditions of pandemics and isolation. The relevance of this work is also determined by the fact that it expands the empirical base of discourse linguistics, LSP theory and practice, motivology and emotive linguistics, whose interests include consideration of the problem of the influence of emotions on language. The relevance of the work also lies in the fact that special attention is paid to the little-studied phenomenon of "black humor", which is vividly represented in the laughing discourse about coronavirus. Unfortunately, today Russia occupies the leading positions in terms of the number of people infected with virus COVID-19. Archetypal fear of unknown Evil, of invisible death evoke chthonic experiences of the unconscious from the depths of the subconscious, actualizing the laughable techniques of devaluing danger as one of the effective methods of psychological protection. The world stereotype defines Russian people as frowning and unsmiling, extremely hostile to the world around them. The article reveals the specifics of modern Russian anecdotes about COVID-19. This allows the reader to understand what the stress resistance and resilience of the Russian person in a situation of degenerate press of negative information in various media is. This situation is complicated by fake news stories about the pandemic. What are Russian people laughing at during the pandemic? What helps them survive and stay mentally healthy in this situation? What is the specifics of Russian jokes about the pandemic? How do these anecdotes structure a person's inner space in a new way? What Parallels can we find in a laughing culture that plays up the stigmatized situations of tragedies, wars, and epidemics? This article is intended as an attempt to answer these and other questions.

Global Anti-LGBT Politics

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry D. Adam
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Forces ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Christian Morality ◽  
The World ◽  
Lgbt Politics ◽  
Global North ◽  
Major Transformation ◽  
Lgbt People

Anti-LGBT politics around the world have undergone a major transformation over the last half century. While European powers once held themselves up as defenders of Christian morality and patriarchy, characterizing Asia, Africa, and the Americas as locations of sexual disorder, in the 21st century many of the countries of the Global South construct LGBT sexualities as pathological, threatening, or criminal, while many countries of the Global North incorporate sexual orientation in a discourse of human rights, democracy, and individual freedom. Many of the social forces of nationalism and populism of the early 21st century place the well-being of LGBT citizens in jeopardy, and conflicts between these divergent visions of the good society continue to have grave consequences for LGBT people around the world.

Petroleum Genesis as a Problem of Transdisciplinary Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-141
Author(s):  
Irina A. Gerasimova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Science ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Scientific Discussion ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Object Relationship

The problem of petroleum genesis is fundamental for natural science. Scientific discussion on the problem of petroleum genesis originated with the science of theModern time and continues to this day. Physicists, chemists, biologists, geologists, geophysicists and cosmologists take part in the discussion. The problem attracts the attention of philosophers on science in many aspects. The author believes that it is necessary to conduct research of a transdisciplinary type that combines natural science and philosophical knowledge. Transdisciplinary research allows conceptually combine different scales of vision, different languages and standards of justification for specific sciences. The prerequisite for a transdisciplinary approach on the part of natural scientists can be the synergetic setting of theoretical constructions. V.I. Vernadsky’s concept of biosphere and noosphere, which is included in the scientific picture of the world, can serve as philosophical and conceptual basis. Transdisciplinary discussion on the petroleum genesis involve the analysis of philosophical, socio-psychological and concrete scientific aspects. The author carries out the logical and methodological analysis of the hypothesis of D.I. Mendeleev. The author comes to the conclusion that the philosophical type of argumentation prevails. The basis for a new dialogue should be the subject- subject-object relationship. The principles of the philosophy of complexity can be used when discussing the problems of geoecology and specific environmental research areas.

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