scholarly journals SUBJECTIVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE STRUCTURE OF PERSONAL POTENTIAL AMONG THE NORTH-SIBERIAN YOUTH WITH AND WITHOUT ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE*

2018 ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
T. G. Bokhan ◽  
E. V. Galazhinsky ◽  
A. L. Ulyanich ◽  
O. V. Terekhina ◽  
K. A. Bozhenkova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young People ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rural Youth ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
The North ◽  
Psychological Assistance

The paper features the identification of individual-specific patterns of personal potential among the rural youth of the North of Siberia with and without alcohol dependence. The research methods included E. Y. Mandrikova’s questionnaire "Selfactivity", S. Maddi’s test in resilience (adapted by D. A. Leontiev and E. I. Rasskazova), D. A. Leontiev’s questionnaire "Reflection", E. Diener scale of subjective well-being, M.Ritsner’s questionnaire of quality of life satisfaction, R. Janoff-Bulman’s scale of basic beliefs, and B. Scheldon’s scale of self-determination. The research revealed some general trends in the structure of personal potential among the rural youth of the North of Siberia. It also made it possible to establish the types of deformations of personal potential among the young people with alcohol dependence syndrome. The resources and personal potential deficiencies identified by the present research may help to determine the targets of psychological correction, as well as to  choose psychotherapeutic and psychocorrectional methods in the provision of specialized medical and psychological assistance in the prevention, therapy, and rehabilitation of young people with alcohol addiction.

scholarly journals Determinants of subjective quality of life among older married adults in Poland

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Chełchowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Depression Level

In recent decades, the issue of life quality and its determinants has been increasingly discussed in the scientific literature. One of the key determinants of subjective well-being is the fact of being in a relationship (formal or not) as well as its quality. The results of analyzes for other countries show that people who have a partner have a higher subjective well-being than people who do not live with their spouse, while divorced people have the lowest (and the highest level of depression). In addition to being in a relationship, its quality is also important: people more satisfied with marriage declare greater well-being than those less satisfied. The aim of the study is to analyze quality of life (expressed in terms of well-being and depression) among older people in Poland, putting emphasis on their individual (e.g. age, sex, health status, level of education) and household (financial situation) characteristics. Importantly, the analysis takes into account the quality of the marriage approximated by the satisfaction with marriage declared by both spouses separately. For the purposes of this study I use data of ‘Social Diagnosis’ study carried out in 2015 in Poland. The final sample was limited to partnered older people aged 65+. Basic individual socio-demographic and economic as well as household characteristics were controlled for. The results show that older partnered men in Poland have higher subjective well-being than older partnered women. Also, older partnered men report significantly higher levels of marital satisfaction than older partnered women do. Moreover, it should be underlined that higher levels of marital satisfaction among older spouses may be beneficial for their own quality of life expressed by well-being and depression. Thus, better opinion about marriage may increase subjective well-being and decrease depression level. However, this relationship is different for older partnered men and women. Positive relationship between marital satisfaction and well-being is stronger for partnered women when subjective well-being is taken into account and for men when well-being is understood as depression level.

Measurement of Subjective Quality of Life of Elders

2000 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Ranzijn ◽  
Mary Luszcz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life

There are two aims in this article, to define subjective quality of life and to suggest a way to standardize its measurement to enable comparisons to be made across studies. One of the unresolved issues in gerontological research has concerned the definition and measurement of quality of life (Lawton, 1991). This article focuses on subjective well-being, one of the four components proposed by Lawton (1991). There seems to be a growing consensus that most scales of well-being have at least two concepts in common, positive and negative affect. To test this hypothesis, two well-being scales, the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (Lawton, 1975) and the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (Radloff, 1977), were subjec ted to confirmatory factor analyses, using data on 1717 participants in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing aged between 70 and 103 years. Each scale was shown to contain factors of positive and negative affect. The article concludes with a suggestion that the measurement of quality of life in elders should include, at a minimum, scales of positive and negative affect as well as other measures relevant to the aspect of quality of life under consideration.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS A PART OF CHILDREN’S QUALITY OF LIFE MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Monica STĂNESCU ◽  
Luican HOINY
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Life Model ◽  
Subjective View

Research on children’s quality of life is largely attributed to adults’ needs or perceptions of children’s quality of life. Child well-being was initially assessed in terms of objective reality: mortality rates, malnutrition, immunisation, disease, with little reliability in measuring their subjective well-being. Subjective quality of life refers to perceptions, aspirations, assessment of one’s own living conditions. A holistic model of children’s quality of life involves measuring the economic, social, physical, psychological and cognitive dimensions using instruments that reveal the subjective view of their quality of life. The aim of this paper is to examine the multidimensional nature of children’s quality of life and to identify the place of physical activity in the quality of life (QoL) model. Physical activity is associated with higher quality of life. Research on children’s quality of life through interventions that use physical activity primarily reflects an intervention-based model for disease prevention or mitigation. A QoL model using physical activity interventions may also have some limitations, unless it assumes the measurement of other domains that may influence it. Children’s quality of life is a relatively new topic in the literature. Although many models of children’s quality of life are proposed, a unified model has not been agreed upon by experts. Measuring it requires the use of instruments for each dimension of which it is composed. Physical activity as a method of intervention on children’s quality of life is associated with children’s physical as well as psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Quality of life of alcohol-dependent adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-213
Author(s):  
Klavdija Čuček Trifkovič ◽  
Blanka Kores Plesničar ◽  
Alenka Kobolt ◽  
Margaret Denny ◽  
Suzanne Denieffe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inference Methods ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Introduction: Alcohol dependence is the most prevalent addiction disorder that develops gradually as an interplay of individual and social factors. It impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. The purpose of this study was to examine the quality of life of alcohol-dependent people at different stages of treatment compared to individuals without alcohol dependence.Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a cross-sectional study (n = 502) was conducted using a validated Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q). Focus groups for subjective quality of life assessment were also conducted. Data were analysed using descriptive and inference methods (Mann Whitney U Test) with the SPSS, version 20 programme.Results: Non-dependent participants are significantly more satisfied with each of the quality of life  component than alcohol-dependent participants. Differences were demonstrated in a sense of well-being and leisure-time activities. Differences between alcohol-dependent and non-dependent participants were seen in the domains of physical health, work satisfaction and social relationships.Discussion and conclusion: Alcohol-dependent participants reported a lower quality of life than non-alcohol dependent participants as alcohol dependents confront numerous problems associated with their dependence. There is a need for further research in the field of alcohol dependence in relation to the quality of life.

scholarly journals Subjective quality of life and psychological adaptation of individuals with low, normal and high level of escapism

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-176
Author(s):  
O.I. Teslavskaia ◽  
T.N. Savchenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Adaptation Level ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
High Level

The article presents the results of a study of Subjective quality of life and Psychological adaptation level among individuals with low, normal and high level of Escapism (N=329, 18-52 years old Russians from big cities). Four tests were applied including the new Escapism Scale. Individual with high level of Escapism have lower Subjective quality of life in several parameters — Stability in Country, Confidence in Future, Ecology, Social recognition, Interesting Job, Health and Active life, Internal Harmony and Inner Conflict absence, Privacy (as a Personal Space), Self-Confidence, (Subjective well-being Questionnaire, T. Savchenko, G. Golovina). ‘Excessive’ escapists also demonstrate lower level of psychological adaptation including Self-acceptance, Loyalty, Internality, Emotional Comfort, Intention to dominate (SPA Questionnaire, C. Rogers, R. Diamond). Because of that, Escapism can be characterized mainly as a compensational mechanism which emerges due to the reduced level of an individual’s adaptation to his/her social environment. The consistence of theoretical layout and empirical data obtained confirm the validity of presented Escapism Scale and its applicability for further empirical research.

scholarly journals The Features of Subjective Well-Being among Students in the Conditions of Educational Migration

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
T.G. Bokhan ◽  
A.L. Ul’yanich ◽  
O.V. Terekhina ◽  
T.A. Vidyakina ◽  
E.V. Galazhinskiy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Educational Migration

Objective. Identification of features of subjective well-being and their connection with values, the implementation of which causes feelings of happiness and joy, among students of different cultural groups. Background. In the conditions of educational migration, students ‘life activity goes beyond the traditional cultural circle to a wide multicultural space, where a special role is given to the reflection of value and semantic regulation, which can be reflected in the subjective well-being of students’ representatives. Study design. We studied the features and differences in the cognitive and emotional components of subjective well-being and values among students of different cultural groups, and determined their relationship in each group. Descriptive statistics, comparative and correlation analysis were used for statistical data processing. Participants. The study sample consisted of 200 Tomsk University students aged 17 to 26 years (M=19.87; SD=1.88), who were divided into 5 study groups based on the criterion of cultural affiliation. Measurements. To study indicators of subjective quality of life, we used the “life satisfaction scale” (E. Diener, adaptation by D.A. Leont’ev, E.N. Osin) and the “scale of positive and negative affect” PANAS (D. Watson, adaptation by E.N. Osin). The orientation of values was studied using the B. Ford questionnaire. Results. It was found that the majority of representatives of all cultural groups are satisfied with their lives. There are statistically significant differences in life satisfaction indicators between cultural groups in the components of subjective well-being. The data obtained on differences (significance level p≤0.05) in values, the implementation of which allows students to experience feelings of joy and happiness, in some results are consistent with existing traditional ideas, in others — do not coincide with them, reflecting modern cultural transformations. Conclusions. Various interrelations of value orientations with components of subjective quality of life in the study groups are revealed, which may indicate specific cultural features.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Acculturation of Chinese Immigrants on Tourist Satisfaction and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1770
Author(s):  
Taeyoung Cho ◽  
Taesoo Cho ◽  
Hao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction

Given the rapidly increasing number of foreign nationals migrating to Korea, this study investigates the relationship between cultural adaptation, tourist satisfaction, and quality of life among Chinese immigrants in Korea. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 344 Chinese immigrants in Korea who visited Gyeongju, where Korean World Heritage sites and modern tourist facilities coexist. A structural equation model was used to verify the hypothesis and indicated that cultural assimilation and cultural separation had a significant effect on tourist satisfaction, whereas cultural integration and cultural change did not have any statistically significant effect on tourist satisfaction. Additionally, tourist satisfaction had a significant effect on quality of life (in terms of subjective well-being and psychological well-being). The results of this study can function as a reference for improving Chinese immigrants’ cultural adaptation, tourist satisfaction, and quality of life.

scholarly journals Determinants of participation and quality of life of young adults with cerebral palsy: longitudinal approach and comparison with the general population – SPARCLE 3 study protocol

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Arnaud ◽  
Carine Duffaut ◽  
Jérôme Fauconnier ◽  
Silke Schmidt ◽  
Kate Himmelmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Young People ◽  
General Population ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Effective inclusion in society for young people with disabilities is increasingly seen as generating opportunities for self-development, and improving well-being. However, significant barriers remain in the vast majority of activities meaningful for young adults. Research argues that various personal (disabilities, health) and environmental (access to the resources needed, accessible environment, discrimination, lack of personal economic independence) factors contribute to limited participation. However, previous studies conducted in young people with cerebral palsy (CP) mainly investigated the transition period to adulthood, and did not fully consider the whole range of impairment severity profiles or environmental barriers. In this study, we will use the follow-up of the SPARCLE cohort and a comparison group from the general population (1) to investigate the impact of the environment on participation and quality of life of young adults with CP, (2) to determine predictors of a successful young adulthood in educational, professional, health and social fields, (3) to compare quality of life and frequency of participation in social, work and recreational activities with the general population, (4) to document on participation and quality of life in those with severe disabilities. Methods The SPARCLE3 study has a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional design. Young adults with CP aged 22 to 27 years in 6 European regions previously enrolled in the SPARCLE cohort or newly recruited will be invited to self-complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires exploring participation (daily life and discretionary activities), health-related quality of life, body function, personal factors (health, personal resources), and contextual factors (availability of needed environmental items, family environment, services provision) during home visits supervised by trained researchers. Proxy-reports or adapted questionnaires will be used for those with the most severe impairments. The recruitment of a large group from the general population (online survey) will enable to identify life areas where the discrepancies between young people with CP and their able-bodied peers are the most significant. Discussion This study will help identify to what extent disabilities and barriers in environment negatively affect participation and quality of life, and how previous valued experiences during childhood or adolescence might modulate these effects.

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