Psychological Wellbeing and Grit Among Freelancers in the UK Dance Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-237
Author(s):  
Imogen J Aujla ◽  
Lindsay Jenkins ◽  
Natasha King ◽  
Rachel Farrer
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Validated Questionnaires ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Uk

The UK dance industry is composed largely of freelance workers, yet freelancers are an under-researched population within the dance science literature. The aim of this study was to investigate psychological wellbeing and grit (a combination of passion and persistence) among freelancers working in various roles in the UK dance sector. A total of 282 freelancers completed validated questionnaires tapping psychological wellbeing and grit (the 18-item Psychological Wellbeing Scale and Short Grit Scale). Analyses revealed relatively high levels of wellbeing, with participants scoring particularly high on personal growth and purpose in life (15.73 and 14.11, respectively, out of a maximum of 18). They also had high levels of grit (3.90 ± 0.33 out of a maximum of 5). Freelancers who identified as being early career reported significantly higher levels of grit than the mid and late career groups. Significant positive correlations were found between grit and the wellbeing domains of personal growth, purpose in life, and positive relations. Overall, the results of this study support previous qualitative research suggesting that a freelance dance career may provide elements of psychological wellbeing, and that passion and persistence towards long-term goals could be essential in the pursuit of a freelance career.

scholarly journals Psychological wellbeing and resilience among Egyptian community-dwelling older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Amira Y. Sharaf ◽  
Hanaa S. Ibrahim ◽  
Ola A. Lachine
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Background: Aging represents a time of significant challenges as well as opportunities for growth. Resilience helps older adults adjust to ongoing demands of aging. Little is known, however, about individual factors that bolster resilience. This study examines the potential contribution of psychological wellbeing in building resilience in older adults.Methods: A sample of 150 community-dwelling older adults was recruited from elder clubs in Alexandria, Egypt. Participant interviews included measures of resilience, psychological wellbeing, as well as measures of physical and psycho-social functioning.Results: Psychological wellbeing and resilience were positively and strongly correlated (r = .70, p < .001). Resilience was significantly associated with five dimensions of psychological wellbeing: mastery of environment (r = .54, p < .001), self-acceptance (r = .53, p < .001), personal growth, and purpose in life (both r = .49, p < .001), and autonomy (r = .36, p < .001). A weak, but significant association was found with the sixth dimension, positive relationship with others (r = .29, p < .001). Adjusting for potential confounding variables, psychological wellbeing remained significantly associated with resilience (β = .59, p < .001). Mastery of environment (β = .23, p < .01), autonomy (β = .20, p < .01), personal growth (β = .19, p < .01), and purpose in life (β = .18, p < .01), were independently influenced resilience among older adults.Conclusions: The findings highlight the adaptive function of psychological wellbeing in boosting resilience among older adults. Nursing strategies to optimize resilience and psychological wellbeing among older adults are delineated.

scholarly journals KORELASI PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING DENGAN BURNOUT PADA PERAWAT RUMAH SAKIT JIWA PROF.ILDREM PEMPROVSU MEDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-91
Author(s):  
Togi Fitri A Ambarita
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance

Psychological wellbeing menjelaskan konsep kebahagiaan dikaitkan dengan kebutuhan akan keberadaan/eksistensi individu ditengah kehidupan yang penuh permasalahan. Tokoh yang  mengembangkan konsep psychological wellbeing adalah Ryff, dimana dia menjelaskannya hal tersebut dalam enam aspek. Enam aspek psychological wellbeing tersebut yakni; Self-Acceptance, Positive Relation with other, Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Purpose in life dan Personal Growth. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasional untuk melihat hubungan antara psychological wellbeing dengan Burnout pada perawat di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Dr. Ildrem Pemprovsu Medan. Burnout merupakan sindrom kelelahan mental yang bersifat klinis yang dialami oleh pekerja dibidang layanan masyarakat yang mendapatkan apresiasi yang minimal terhadap layanan yang sudah diberikannya. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 54 orang perawat PNS di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Pemprovsu. Karakteristik sampel penelitian antara lain, lebih dari 70 % berusia 40 tahun keatas dimana lebih dari 70 % sampel penelitian memiliki pengalaman kerja yakni 10 tahun keatas. Hasil  Uji korelasi dengan product moment menunjukkan bahwa ada korelasi yang negative antara psychological wellbeing dengan Burnout pada perawat di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Prof. Ildrem Pemprovsu Medan. Dengan demikian semakin tinggi psychological wellbeing semakin rendah tingkat burnout.

scholarly journals The impact of advertising on children’s psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 1975-1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna J. Opree ◽  
Moniek Buijzen ◽  
Eva A. van Reijmersdal
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Debate ◽  
Specific Effects ◽  
Advertising Exposure ◽  
The Impact

Purpose It is generally believed that children’s advertising exposure decreases life satisfaction. This paper aims to investigate whether and how it does by examining the relation between advertising exposure and life satisfaction (Aim 1), as well as the mediating roles of psychological wellbeing (Aim 2) and its underlying dimensions (Aim 3). Design/methodology/approach Three-wave panel data were collected among 1,133 8-12-year-olds. Psychological wellbeing was measured overall and per dimension (i.e. environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance, autonomy and positive relationships with others). Findings The authors found a nonsignificant total effect of advertising exposure at Wave 1 on life satisfaction at Wave 3: The negative direct effect was annulled by the positive indirect effect via overall psychological wellbeing at Wave 2. Detailed analysis revealed that personal growth and autonomy functioned as positive mediators, and purpose in life as a negative mediator in the relation between advertising exposure and life satisfaction. Social implications This research informs the ethical debate surrounding child-directed advertising, showing it might stimulate children’s sense of control over their environment, openness to new experiences, direction in life and sense of self-agency. Originality/value This study is the first to examine advertising’s effect on life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing simultaneously. The study used a large sample and a longitudinal panel design, allowing conclusions about the specific effects of advertising exposure.

Materialistic Orientation and Psyhological Well Being in Adolescents from 11th-12th Grade

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Vera Todorova
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Positive Interaction ◽  
Extrinsic Goals ◽  
12Th Grade ◽  
Community Contribution ◽  
High Level ◽  
11Th Grade ◽  
Intrinsic Aspirations

The aim of the current study is to look for theoretically and empirically grounded proof for the correlation between aspirations – extrinsic and intrinsic- determining the motivation – and the psychological wellbeing of adolescents in 11th grade. Materialistic orientation is expressed in the preferences of extrinsic goals such as fame, wealth and image, while the intrinsic aspirations are related to preferences of aspirations for personal growth, personal relationships and community contribution. High level of psychological wellbeing is measured through the six elements from K. Ryff’s definition: self-acceptance, positive interaction with others, autonomy, managing of environment, meaning and personal growth. The research includes a group of 50 students in two Bulgarian high schools.

Using the Change4Life Disney Branded 10-minute Shake Ups During the COVID-19 ‘Lockdown’

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Budzynski-Seymour ◽  
James Steele ◽  
Michelle Jones
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Affective Responses ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Perceived Effort ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Bidirectional Relationship ◽  
The Uk

Physical activity (PA) is considered essential to overall health yet it is consistently reported that children are failing to meet the recommended levels. Due to the bidirectional relationship between affective states and PA, affective responses are a potential predictor to long term engagement. Since late March 2020 the UK government enforced ‘lockdown’ measures to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19); however, this has impacted children’s PA. Using online resources at home to support PA is now common. The primary aim of this research was to investigate the use of the Change4Life 10-minute Shake Ups to support PA by examining the effects of Disney branding upon children’s (n=32) post activity affective responses and perceived exertion. The secondary was to investigate the effect of the lockdown on PA habits. Children had similar positive affective responses and perceived effort to activities; however, branding was considered to be a key contributing factor based upon qualitative feedback from parents. Children’s PA levels dropped slightly since ‘lockdown’ was imposed; though online resources have been utilised to support PA. The use of immersive elements such as characters and narrative in PA sessions, as well as utilising online resources during ‘lockdown’ appear potentially promising for future research.

GA: Armani’s Giorgio Armani

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Brooker ◽  
Margaret Hayward
Keyword(s):  
Final Section ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Shop ◽  
The Third ◽  
Haute Couture ◽  
Fashion Designer ◽  
The Body Shop ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Career Woman

The Armani high-fashion example illustrates the importance of adaptive rational methods in his founding and developing of an iconic high-fashion firm. Armani adapted stylistically to fashion’s new times in the 1970–80s by creating a new style catering for the career woman. His stylistic adaptation is compared with that of another famous Italian fashion designer, Versace, who instead modernized haute couture fashion and created a succession of glamourous styles. Both leaders exploited the same opportunity but in different ways. The third section compares these leaders’ legacies in the 1990s–2000s and assesses from a long-term perspective how capably they had used adaptive rational methods. The final section shifts the focus from fashion to the cosmetics industry and from Italy to the UK. Anita Roddick used adaptive rational methods to establish The Body Shop corporation in the 1970s–80s. However, she then abandoned rational methods with dire results for her corporation in the 1990s.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes towards concussion in UK-based male ice hockey players: A need for attitude change?

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hutchinson ◽  
Paul Ellison ◽  
Andrew Levy ◽  
David Marchant
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Sport Concussion ◽  
Concussion History ◽  
Concussion Knowledge ◽  
The Uk

Objective Concussion is a common injury in ice hockey, and previous research suggests some misconceptions and unsafe attitudes amongst players. The purpose of this study was to assess sport concussion knowledge, attitudes and the effect of sport concussion history in UK-based male ice hockey players across three levels of competition: professional, semi-professional and amateur. Methods Sixty-one participants across a number of UK ice hockey teams completed the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey and reviewed a series of statements to assess knowledge (concussion knowledge index), attitudes (concussion attitude index) and misconceptions of concussion. Results Level of competition and concussion history had no significant effect on concussion knowledge index or concussion attitude index. A positive significant relationship exists between playing experience and concussion knowledge index and concussion attitude index. Statements identified common misconceptions and areas of accurate knowledge regarding concussion symptoms suggesting that male ice hockey players have a higher level knowledge compared to a sample of the UK general public. Playing experience was associated with increased knowledge and increasingly safe attitudes towards concussion. Conclusion Despite knowledge relating to loss of consciousness and correct management of symptoms being generally accurate, there are worryingly unsafe attitudes regarding aspects of concussion. Such attitudes may well pose significant threats to players’ safety and long-term health.

scholarly journals Development and evaluation of the Good Grief program for young people bereaved by familial cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pandora Patterson ◽  
Fiona E. J. McDonald ◽  
Elizabeth Kelly-Dalgety ◽  
Bianca Lavorgna ◽  
Barbara L. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Familial Cancer ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Program Satisfaction ◽  
Death Of A Parent

Abstract Background Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) bereaved by the death of a parent or sibling from cancer report unique psychosocial needs and can have difficulty adjusting to their loss. Unaddressed, this can result in poor long-term bereavement outcomes. This paper describes the development and evaluation of Good Grief – a 3-day camp-based program focused on meeting coping, social support, and respite needs of AYAs bereaved by familial cancer. Methods One hundred and nine Australian AYAs (68% female; age: 12–25 years, M = 16.63) participated in the evaluation. Grief intensity (Texas Revised Inventory of Grief), meaning-making (Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory), trauma coping (Perceived Ability to Cope with Trauma Scale) and unmet needs (Bereaved Cancer Needs Instrument) measures were administered pre-program and 3-months post-program. Acceptability was measured after each session and at the program’s conclusion. Appropriateness was measured at 3-month follow-up. Thirteen participants were interviewed three months post-program on their perceptions of the program. Results Participants reported high program satisfaction, engagement with psychosocial sessions, and enjoyment of recreational activities. Significant improvements were observed in trauma coping abilities and reductions in unmet needs for managing emotions, social support, respite, future planning, and accessing information and support domains. No change was evident in grief intensity or meaning-making as measured quantitatively. Interviews supported these quantitative findings but also identified evidence of personal growth, a component of meaning-making. Conclusions Good Grief is a highly acceptable and beneficial intervention that addresses the unique needs of AYAs bereaved by familial cancer.

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