scholarly journals Fire typer ungdomsliv: Ressurser, relasjoner og stedets betydning

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-86
Author(s):  
Ingunn Marie Eriksen ◽  
Kari Stefansen ◽  
Guro Ødegård
Keyword(s):  
Local Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Self ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
Relational Resources ◽  
Class Divisions ◽  
Self Presentations

This chapter investigates how young people’s “projects of the self” – their self-presentations and orientations towards the future – are shaped by economic, cultural and relational capital, as well as place. What does growing up in families with different access to important resources entail, and what does place mean for young people’s experiences of themselves and their future opportunities? Based on an ongoing qualitative longitudinal study of 81 youths from four widely different communities, we describe a typology with four projects of the self: the assured optimist, the local thriving youth, the youth on a narrow path and the loosely anchored youth. These projects are closely linked to the youths’ family resources, and to a large extent they map onto traditional social class divisions. However, although the way that resources are linked to different projects of the self has the potential of shaping classed trajectories, they are not determined by class. Our analysis adds nuances to the general finding in youth research that lack of economic and cultural capital is associated with more limited future possibilities. We find that emotional and relational resources in the family also play a vital role in shaping young people’s projects of the self – which sometimes cross traditional class divisions. Moreover, we find that when young people’s projects of the self align with resources in the local environment and in the family, this greatly enhances their well-being and surety of the future. Youths who experience a rift between their projects of the self and the resources around them experience a shakier foundation from which to carve out their life projects.

Is self-esteem a resource for the parental couple? A longitudinal study on the quality of the romantic and coparental relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 3773-3795
Author(s):  
Nahema El Ghaziri ◽  
Joëlle Darwiche ◽  
Jean-Philippe Antonietti
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Family Unit ◽  
The Family ◽  
Parental Couple ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

The aim of this study is to investigate the longitudinal influence of self-esteem on romantic and coparental relationship quality. The data were drawn from the German Family Panel, pairfam. Parents ( n couples = 2,364) were assessed three times over 4 years. The results indicated that romantic and coparental quality decreased over time, while self-esteem remained stable. The self-esteem of both parents predicted initial romantic and coparental quality. Additionally, mothers’ self-esteem reduced the decline in romantic quality. Finally, romantic quality mediated the relationship between parents’ self-esteem and coparental quality. These results suggest that self-esteem might be a resource for the parental couple and even for the family unit, as romantic and coparental quality are key elements for the well-being of both parent and child.

Re-imagining the Future of Happiness at the Workplace

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-494
Author(s):  
Anuradha
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
The Future

The future of work is likely to usher in dramatic changes in the form and substance of the employment contract. Technology, artificial intelligence, automation, policy changes and evolving labour market are few factors playing a vital role in workplace transformation. It is important that organisations emphasise civility in engaging with employees in the workplace to enable them to feel happy as happier people are more productive. In order to shape a happy workforce in the future, leaders, particularly, middle managers need to reinforce the spirit of well-being-oriented human resource management (HRM) practices. Organisations need to engage with employees outside the domain of work as well, as life satisfaction constitutes an important factor in determining job performance. Finally, in order to structure a happy workforce in the future, employers need to recognise that business and ethics have an intimate relationship with each other and cannot be seen as separable.

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Maltese Public towards Local Marine Protected Areas

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Mifsud ◽  
Marielle Verret
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Marine Protected Areas ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Central Component ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract The marine environment represents a central component of Maltaís local environment, and its ecosystem services play a vital role in supporting the economy as well as human well-being. Plans have been made to protect the unique ecology found within Maltese waters through the institution of five marine protected areas (MPAs). This quantitative study assessed the environmental knowledge and attitudes of the Maltese public towards the local marine environment, MPAs and education for sustainable development (ESD). A questionnaire was administered to members of the public (n = 200) at three different locations. The study found that although the Maltese public strongly appreciates the beauty of Maltaís marine environment, the level of knowledge surrounding the marine environment is low. Furthermore, the research indicates that while the public agrees that the marine environment should be protected, there is a notable lack of awareness of the five local MPAs. Based on the research findings, a model linking ESD to MPAs and aiming to foster a sense of ownership among the public by encouraging their involvement in the management of local MPAs is proposed.

scholarly journals Perempuan dan Narasi Kekerasan: Studi Kritis Peran Gender dalam Deradikalisasi

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Ghofur ◽  
Sulistiyono Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
Social Realm ◽  
Role Of Women

Radicalism is a process initiated from the ideas and teachings that stem from individual stages. Hence, the early detection effort in deradicalization by involving women can run effectively, regarding the fact that women play a vital role in the family, particularly in shaping the character of children. Unfortunately, the role of women in preventing, or actually in promoting and participating, terrorism and political violence seems to be neglected. This qualitative study attempts to examine the role of women in preventing radicalization and at the same time promoting and participat-ing to alleviate terrorism and political violence. The findings of the study reveal that the role of women in the deradicali-zation can be done in a number of strategies, although not restricted, such as reduction of gender inequality and disparity, giving women a greater role to participate in a multi-field of social realm, strengthening the well-being to prevent radicalization, making women as leaders who hold moderate and tolerant values in education, especially within, though not limited, the family environment, and initiating peace through women’s reproductive functions.

scholarly journals Health Promotion Among Families Having a Newborn Baby

2021 ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Shefaly Shorey
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Newborn Baby ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future

AbstractPregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are the stressful transition periods to parenthood. With medicalization of perinatal period, parents feel left out and less confident in their parenthood journey, which may pose serious threats to the family dynamics. Salutogenesis theory offers the potential to influence a shift away from negative health outlooks and outcomes, medicalization of childbirth, toward health promotion and positive well-being focus for maternity care services design and delivery in the future.

scholarly journals Protective Factors for Decreasing Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Use Among Adolescents with a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
Tamara Taillieu ◽  
Samantha Salmon ◽  
Ashley Stewart-Tufescu ◽  
Shannon Struck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of

AbstractAdolescents who have experienced adversity have an increased likelihood of using substances. This study examined if individual-, family-, school-, and community-level protective factors were associated with a decreased likelihood of substance use. Data from the Well-Being and Experiences Study (the WE Study) collected from 2017 to 2018 were used. The sample was adolescents aged 14 to 17 years (N = 1002) from Manitoba, Canada. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. The prevalence of past 30-day substance use was 20.5% among boys and 29.2% among girls. Substance use was greater among adolescent girls compared to boys. Protective factors associated with an increased likelihood of not using substances included knowing culture or language, being excited for the future, picturing the future, sleeping 8 to 10 h per night (unadjusted models only), participating in non-sport activity organized by the school, having a trusted adult in the family, frequent hugs from parent, parent saying “I love you” (unadjusted models only), eating dinner together every day, mother and father understanding adolescent’s worries and problems, being able to confide in mother and father, feeling close to other students at school, having a trusted adult at school, feeling a part of school, having a trusted adult in the community (unadjusted models only), volunteering once a week or more, and feeling motivated to help and improve one’s community. Knowledge of protective factors related to decreased odds of substance use may help inform strategies for preventing substance use and ways to foster resilience among adolescents.

The Sociology of the Future and the Future of Sociology

1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendell Bell
Keyword(s):  
Critical Realism ◽  
Policy Science ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Futures Studies ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Consequences

Drawing on futures studies for possible future directions of Sociology, I make eight proposals designed to enhance Sociology as an action and policy science: (1) Replace postmodern beliefs with critical realism as a theory of knowledge, thereby avoiding the self-defeating consequences of extreme subjectivism and relativism. (2) Since sound decision making invites knowing the probable future consequences of contemplated actions, give more attention to prediction and the study of self-altering prophecies. (3) Bring moral discourse back into Sociology— explicitly, rigorously, critically, and objectively—focusing on achieving freedom and well-being for human beings. Think (4) globally and (5) holistically, even when working locally. (6) Take the meaning of time seriously and explore the real, though sometimes hidden, alternative present possibilities for the not-yet-evidential future. (7) View people as active agents who strive to create the futures that they want. And (8) in defining society, emphasize expectation, choice, and decision as people, through historical actions, construct society by attempting to transform their images of desirable futures into social realities.

Through the Past to the Future of Naples

2018 ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Ana Lóio
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Baby Girl ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
Personal A ◽  
The Guardian ◽  
The City

This chapter re-examines a neglected textual conjecture in Silv. 4.8 (semina for lumina in line 15) and offers a further conjecture (pectora for lumina in 17). This poem is presented as both civic and personal, a celebration of the birth of Pollius Felix’ grandson which simultaneously applauds the generosity of an illustrious family in contributing descendants to grace the Neapolitan citizen community. The intimacy of Statius’ poem for his patron is illustrated by the citing of a possible Propertian intertext, which enhances the lustre of Menecrates’ two boys and the charm of his baby girl through their resemblance to the Dioscuri and their little sister, Helen. The civic resonance of the poem is resumed in Statius’ closural prayer addressed to the guardian gods of the city for the well-being of the family.

scholarly journals Changes in the self-rated well-being of people who move from congregated settings to personalized arrangements and group home placements

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy McConkey ◽  
Fiona Keogh ◽  
Brendan Bunting ◽  
Edurne Garcia Iriarte
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Group Home ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Self ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
The Family ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

A natural experiment contrasted the self-rated well-being of people with intellectual disabilities ( n = 75) and those with enduring mental health problems ( n = 44) after they moved to new accommodation and support options, while others remained in congregated settings or living in the family home. Most support staff also provided well-being ratings. In personalized arrangements, personal well-being was significantly higher than in congregated settings; particularly for people with intellectual disability who had higher support needs compared to people with mental health problems. Moving to a group home also brought some improvement in the well-being ratings of people with intellectual disability but only for those with higher support needs. Such moves seemed to lead to a decline in well-being for those with mental health problems. There were marked discrepancies between ratings given by the person with those of staff. The well-being measure shows promise for use in further comparative and longitudinal studies.

Effect of Advertising on Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shruti Sarin ◽  
Aastha Sharma ◽  
Dhruv Pant
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Media

Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effect on youth. Due to the powerful impact as mostly the advertisements is done with celebrities this is the main reason youth easily believe. Today’s youth are more sensitive and far more sophisticated than were 20 years ago. Youth is treated as the special audience. The effect of advertising on youth can be seen through their changes in their personality, food habits, and attitudes. In 21st century the youth is getting much more conscious regarding their style, fashion and looks. Advertisements play a vital role in persuading them and encouraging them to buy more fashion oriented products. Throughout history, the media has used stereotypes to convey a false perception to society of a certain group, race or religion. By displaying such negative and confining images in advertisements, adverts are limiting the self-concept of young impressionable adults. By growing up around such images, young adults are taught that the ideas are presented are the “set” way of life, and are swayed to believe that these false perceptions are reality. Teens are given impractible, unattainable goal to love up to which is presented to them. For e.g. Actors wearing Lacoste clothing in advertisements, teenagers act in different ways and try to copy the actor or actresses. This research tries to understand the perception of youth, their changing habits and their frame of mind in regard to the advertisements.

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