The effectiveness of self-image recovery group counseling for Spiritual well-being and Self-esteem of Christian youth in Adult entry phase

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-187
Author(s):  
Dong-Han HWAHNG ◽  
Hee-Sook PARK
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Image Recovery ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Recovery Group

Longitudinal Study of Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Metastatic Gastrointestinal and Lung Cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (18) ◽  
pp. 3084-3089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Lo ◽  
Camilla Zimmermann ◽  
Anne Rydall ◽  
Andrew Walsh ◽  
Jennifer M. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physical Suffering ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Physical Distress ◽  
Proximity To Death

Purpose Although early intervention is increasingly advocated to prevent and relieve distress in patients with metastatic cancer, the risk factors for such symptoms and their trajectory are not well established. We therefore conducted a longitudinal study to determine the course and predictors of depressive symptoms. Patients and Methods Patients (N = 365) with metastatic gastrointestinal or lung cancer completed measures of physical distress, self-esteem, attachment security, spiritual well-being, social support, hopelessness, and depression at baseline; physical distress, social support, hopelessness, and depression were subsequently assessed at 2-month intervals. Results Of the sample, 35% reported at least mild depressive symptoms, with 16% reporting moderate to severe depressive symptoms that persisted in at least one third of such individuals. Moderate to severe depressive symptoms were almost three times more common in the final 3 months of life than ≥ 1 year before death. Predictors of depressive symptoms included younger age, antidepressant use at baseline, lower self-esteem and spiritual well-being, and greater attachment anxiety, hopelessness, physical burden of illness, and proximity to death. The combination of greater physical suffering and psychosocial vulnerability put individuals at greatest risk for depression. Conclusion Depressive symptoms in advanced cancer patients are relatively common and may arise as a final common pathway of distress in response to psychosocial vulnerabilities, physical suffering, and proximity to death. These findings support the need for an integrated approach to address emotional and physical distress in this population and to determine whether early intervention may prevent depression at the end of life.

Ageism and Psychological Distress in Older Adults: The Moderating Role of Self-Esteem and Body Image

2021 ◽  
pp. 073346482110096
Author(s):  
Yoav S. Bergman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Physical Consequences ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Moderating Role

Ageist attitudes have been associated with negative physical consequences and psychological distress among older adults. Although holding a positive self-image and body image contributes to well-being among older adults, their combined effect on the consequences of ageism has not been examined. Accordingly, the current study examines the moderating role of both variables on the connection between ageism and psychological distress among older adults. Data were collected from 383 older adults (age range = 60–90; M = 71.44; SD = 6.62), who filled out scales assessing ageism, self-esteem, body image, and psychological distress. Psychological distress was associated with reduced self-esteem and body image. In line with the moderation hypothesis, the ageism–distress link remained significant only for individuals with low levels of both self-esteem and body image. The discussion highlights the relevance of both self-esteem and body image as important personal resources which may buffer the connection between ageism and psychological distress among older adults.

Psychosocial Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Preadolescent African American Youth

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-65
Author(s):  
Dawn Thurman
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Exposure To Violence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
American Children ◽  
Age Range

The present study seeks to explore the correlations of depressive symptoms among African American youth. The sample included 118 African American preadolescents (age range: 9–12, M = 10.54; SD = 1.02) living in an urban environment. The sample was primarily female (64.4%, n = 76) and in the 4th grade (43.2%, n = 51). Depressive symptoms were negatively associated with spiritual well-being, self-esteem and positively associated with exposure to violence and bullying. This study identified correlations as well as predictors of depressive symptoms. The predictors include spiritual well-being, bullying, exposure to violence, and self-esteem. These findings documented individual and social level psychosocial factors as an important determinant of depressive symptoms. Furthermore, these findings provided needed empirical evidence documenting factors that affect depressive symptoms among African American children.

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