scholarly journals Cultivating Well-Being through the Three Pillars of Mind Training: Understanding How Training the Mind Improves Physiological and Psychological Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Villamil ◽  
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Talya Vogel ◽  
Elli Weisbaum ◽  
Daniel J. Siegel ◽  
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Author(s):  
Gazali Gazali ◽  
Nafri Andy

Nagari Tandikat is one of the Nagari in Padang Pariaman Regency that suffered severe impacts due to the earthquake of 30 September 2009. In the face of the earthquake, stoic attitude must be owned by earthquake victims as this will form a positive psychological condition (positive psychological functioning), which brings to the realization of psychological well being in a person especially religious values adopted because religion is able to create its own color in regulating the pattern of human attitudes. More specifically, religion also wrestles with various problems of human life both socially and psychologically, the belief in god is able to give calm, not infrequently the religion is also used as a solution to the problems of the mind and not visible, related to pleasure, to suffering. By using the CBR approach, this research will conduct research-based devotion in the strengthening of religious values for the September 30th Quake Victims in Nagari Tandikat Padang Pariaman. From the research results revealed there are several strengthening programs that have been and are being done as a strengthening of religious values for the earthquake victims such as wirid yasinan, tablig akbar, annual commemoration and religious strengthening program. Nagari Tandikat merupakan salah satu Nagari di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman yang mengalami dampak cukup parah akibat gempa bumi 30 September 2009. Dalam menghadapi gempa, sikap tabah harus dimiliki oleh korban gempa karena hal ini akan membentuk kondisi psikologis yang positif (positive psychological functioning), yang membawa kepada terwujudnya kesejahteraan psikologis (psychological well being) dalam diri seseorang terutama nilai-nilai agama yang dianut karena agama mampu menciptakan warna tersendiri dalam mengatur pola sikap manusia. Lebih spesifik, agama juga bergelut dengan beragam persoalan hidup manusia baik secara sosial maupun psikis, keyakinan terhadap tuhan mampu memberi ketenangan, tidak jarang agama juga dijadikan sebagai solusi atas permasalahan-permasalahan batin dan tidak terlihat, terkait kesenangan, hingga penderitaan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan CBR, penelitian ini akan melakukan penelitian berbasis pengabdian dalam penguatan nilai-nilai agama bagi Korban Gempa 30 September di Nagari Tandikat Padang Pariaman. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut diungkap ada beberapa program penguatan yang telah dan tengah dilakukan sebagai penguatan nilai-nilai keagamaan bagi masyarakat korban gempa yaitu wirid yasinan, tablig akbar, peringatan tahunan dan program penguatan keagamaan.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Bonino ◽  
Federica Graziano ◽  
Martina Borghi ◽  
Davide Marengo ◽  
Giorgia Molinengo ◽  
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Abstract. This research developed a new scale to evaluate Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS). The aim of this study was to investigate dimensionality, item functioning, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity of the SEMS scale. Data were collected from 203 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients (mean age, 39.5 years; 66% women; 95% having a relapsing remitting form of MS). Fifteen items of the SEMS scale were submitted to patients along with measures of psychological well-being, sense of coherence, depression, and coping strategies. Data underwent Rasch analysis and correlation analysis. Rasch analysis indicates the SEMS as a multidimensional construct characterized by two correlated dimensions: goal setting and symptom management, with satisfactory reliability coefficients. Overall, the 15 items reported acceptable fit statistics; the scale demonstrated measurement invariance (with respect to gender and disease duration) and good concurrent validity (positive correlations with psychological well-being, sense of coherence, and coping strategies and negative correlations with depression). Preliminary evidence suggests that SEMS is a psychometrically sound measure to evaluate perceived self-efficacy of MS patients with moderate disability, and it would be a valuable instrument for both research and clinical applications.


2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi-Chao Zhang ◽  
Oi Ling Siu ◽  
Jing Hu ◽  
Weiwei Zhang

This study investigated the direct, reversed, and reciprocal relationships between bidirectional work-family conflict/work-family facilitation and psychological well-being (PWB). We administered a three-wave questionnaire survey to 260 married Chinese employees using a time lag of one month. Cross-lagged structural equation modeling analysis was conducted and demonstrated that the direct model was better than the reversed causal or the reciprocal model. Specifically, work-to-family conflict at Time 1 negatively predicted PWB at Time 2, and work-to-family conflict at Time 2 negatively predicted PWB at Time 3; further, work-to-family facilitation at Time 1 positively predicted PWB at Time 2. In addition, family-to-work facilitation at Time 1 positively predicted PWB at Time 2, and family-to-work conflict at Time 2 negatively predicted PWB at Time 3.


2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Allard R. Feddes ◽  
Kai J. Jonas

Abstract. LGBT-related hate crime is a conscious act of aggression against an LGBT citizen. The present research investigates associations between hate crime, psychological well-being, trust in the police and intentions to report future experiences of hate crime. A survey study was conducted among 391 LGBT respondents in the Netherlands. Sixteen percent experienced hate crime in the 12 months prior. Compared to non-victims, victims had significant lower psychological well-being, lower trust in the police and lower intentions to report future hate crime. Hate crime experience and lower psychological well-being were associated with lower reporting intentions through lower trust in the police. Helping hate crime victims cope with psychological distress in combination with building trust in the police could positively influence future reporting.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine A. Simmonds-Moore ◽  
Carlos S. Alvarado ◽  
Nancy L. Zingrone

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