scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Psychological Distress, Life Satisfaction, Forgiveness and Happiness in Private Sector It Professionals: An Exploratory Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Sharma ◽  
Divyanshi Garg
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Males And Females

Working life of an individual takes up a major share of his/her life. The work environment has a pivotal role in the lifestyle of an individual. Hence, it should be nurturing and developing along with the productive standards. The pressures of high performance and monotony can cause negative views among the working people. In the present scenario, the working professionals in the private sectors experience higher levels of psychological distress due to burnout and increased competitiveness. Psychological distresses can consequent in unconstructive views of the environment, others and the self. The concept of life satisfaction, henceforth, comes into focus which in this case, is significantly hindered. Life satisfaction is the subjective assessment of the quality of one’s life. Along these lines, conclusive relationship has been established between satisfaction with life and happiness. Moreover, the person with significant levels of life contentment is likely to engage in the act of forgiveness. In Indian context, these hassles might be differing for both the genders. Despite the pressures of daily life and ever demanding role of Indian women in families and their workplace, equilibrium needs to be established where women can play the twin role without compromising on her mental and physical health. This indicates that gender might play a significant role in the experience of Psychological distress, Life Satisfaction, Forgiveness, and Happiness among Males and Females. Based on this premise, the present research attempts to investigate the magnitude of Psychological Distress, Life Satisfaction, Forgiveness, and Happiness among Private Sector IT Professionals. The sample has been segregated on the basis of gender, i.e., males and females. The research intends to find out the discrepancy in the aforesaid variables between the two groups. The sample of 100 IT professionals was surveyed in the ratio of 1:1. The research was accomplished using the following tools: General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) (Goldberg & Williams, 1988), The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SwLS) (Diener et al., 1985), Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Snyder, Thompson & Hoffman, 2005), and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Argyle & Hills, 1989).

scholarly journals Actividad físico deportiva, autoconcepto físico y bienestar psicológico en la adolescencia (Physical sports activity, physical self-concept and psychological wellbeing in adolescente)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Rafael Reigal Garrido ◽  
Antonio Videra García ◽  
José Luis Parra Flores ◽  
Rocío Juárez Ruiz de Mier
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

El propósito de este trabajo es examinar las relaciones entre la práctica de actividad físico deportiva en la adolescencia y diversas autoevaluaciones como el autoconcepto físico, percepción de salud y satisfacción vital.  Participan en el estudio 1504 adolescentes de la ciudad de Málaga (España), en edades comprendidas entre los 14 y 16 años.  Los instrumentos utilizados para medir los constructos indicados son el Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Físico (CAF), el Cuestionario de Salud General (GHQ) y la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (SWLS).  Sigue un diseño transversal de tipo correlacional en el que se usa la encuesta para obtener los datos.  Los análisis estadísticos muestran que la práctica física es una variable que genera diferencias significativas, en los constructos estudiados, a favor de los que practican.  Sin embargo, la frecuencia de práctica muestra únicamente diferencias significativas entre grupos en el autoconcepto físico.  Por otro lado, los años de experiencia en conductas de práctica física influye en los resultados encontrados, obteniéndose valoraciones más positivas en aquellos que llevan más tiempo realizando este tipo de tareas.  La presente investigación contribuye a reforzar la importancia que tiene crear hábitos de vida activos para aumentar el bienestar psicológico en las personas.Palabras clave: adolescencia; práctica física; autoconcepto físico; percepción de salud; satisfacción vital.Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between experience in physical sports activity in adolescence and various self-evaluations such as physical self-concept, perceptions of health and life satisfaction.  Participants are 1504 adolescents from the city of Malaga (Spain), aged between 14 and 16 years.  The instruments used to assess the constructs are the Physical Self-Concept Questionnaire (CAF), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS).  The study has a cross-sectional, correlational design, in which surveys are used to collect data.  The statistical analyses show that physical activity is associated with significant differences in the study variables, favouring those who do physical activity.  The frequency of the activity, however, has a significant difference between the groups only in the case of physical self-concept.  On the other hand, years of experience in physical activity affects the outcomes, with better results for those who have been doing exercise for a longer period of time.  This study contributes to the literature that emphasises the importance of creating an active lifestyle to boost psychological wellbeing.Key words: adolescence; physical activity; physical self-concept; perceptions of health; life satisfaction.

Life Satisfaction and Mental Health in Chinese Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1597-1604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuhui Bao ◽  
Weigang Pan ◽  
Mei Shi ◽  
Ming Ji
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Predictor ◽  
The Relationship

We examined the relationship between life satisfaction (LS) and mental health (MH) in a sample of 397 Chinese adults. Participants completed the Chinese version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Chinese General Health Questionnaire. Results revealed that those who perceived themselves to have good financial status reported higher LS and sense of adequacy, and lower anxiety than did those who did not. In addition, LS was significantly correlated with MH, and sense of adequacy was the strongest psychological predictor of LS. These findings suggest that LS and MH are directly associated with perceived financial status, and MH may mediate or moderate the association between PFS and LS.

scholarly journals Living arrangements and social support as predictors of mental health and life satisfaction of older adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Chhanda Karmaker ◽  
Afroza Hossain ◽  
Fariea Bakul ◽  
Sumaia Ali Raisa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether living arrangement and social support are significant predictors of mental health and life satisfaction among older adults. Data were collected by using convenience sampling technique from 300 older adults (100 living in old home and 200 living in their own home with spouse or children) of Dhaka and Gazipur districts. The instruments used for collecting data were: (1) Demographic and personal information questionnaire, (2) Bangla version of Social Support Scale, (3) Bangla version of General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and (4) Bangla version of Satisfaction with life scale. The results of the current study indicated that the type of living arrangement has the most influence towards mental health (29.05%) and life satisfaction (30.91%) than social support. Older adults who live in own home have higher life satisfaction (M = 25.86) and less mental health problems (M = 32.55) than those living in old home (M = 17.78) and (M = 39.80). The result also revealed that older people living in old homes have higher social support (M = 51.73) than those who are living with children, spouses or other family relatives (M = 48.02)). Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 27(1): 17-25, 2018 (January)

scholarly journals 339 - A psychological profile of near-centenarians and centenarians with and without dementia from the Sydney Centenarian Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 99-99
Author(s):  
Adrian Cheng ◽  
Yvonne Leung ◽  
John Crawford ◽  
Fleur Harrison ◽  
Perminder Sachdev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Distress Scale

Background:Studying those who have achieved exceptional longevity can provide a model of successful ageing, however current research remains limited. Previous work on centenarians has primarily focused on depression and anxiety; life satisfaction remains understudied.Objectives:To compare the psychological profile of near-centenarians (95-99) and centenarians (100+) with and without dementia. To compare the psychological distress and life satisfaction in near-centenarians and centenarians without dementia with younger age groups. To identify the risk and protective factors of psychological distress and life satisfaction in near-centenarians and centenarians without dementia.Methods:The Sydney Centenarian Study (SCS) collected data from 343 participants aged 95 years and older, of whom 119 had dementia. Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). Life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Persons aged 70-90 years from the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study (MAS) were used as a cross-sectional comparison group, for which dementia was an exclusion. Multiple linear regressions were undertaken to investigate the predictors for psychological distress and life satisfaction in SCS.Findings:There was no significant difference in K10 or SWLS score between SCS participants with and without dementia. SCS participants without dementia reported significantly higher levels of psychological distress (15.3, 13.4, t=3.869, p<0.001) and life satisfaction (6.0, 5.6, t=5.835, p<0.001) compared to cognitively intact younger age groups in MAS. In SCS, a greater number of psychotropic medications and less contact with friends and family were associated with higher psychological distress. Higher scores on the Mini -Mental State Examination and greater contact with friends and family were associated with higher life satisfaction.Conclusions:Psychological health was similar in near-centenarians and centenarians whether or not they had dementia. Although near-centenarians and centenarians without dementia demonstrated higher levels of psychological distress in the past 4 weeks than younger age groups, their satisfaction with life was higher. Social support and cognition may be protective factors against poor psychological health and promote greater life satisfaction. Factors identified as associated with psychological distress and life satisfaction may be targets for interventions to maintain good psychological health in this vulnerable population.

Measurement Invariance of the Serbian Version of the Satisfaction With Life Scale Across Age, Gender, and Time

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veljko Jovanović
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Serbian Version ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. The present research aimed at examining measurement invariance of the Serbian version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) across age, gender, and time. A total sample in Study 1 consisted of 2,595 participants from Serbia, with a mean age of 23.79 years (age range: 14–55 years). The final sample in Study 2 included 333 Serbian undergraduate students ( Mage = 20.81; age range: 20–27 years), who completed the SWLS over periods of 6 and 18 months after the initial assessment. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) supported the modified unidimensional model of the SWLS, with correlated residuals of items 4 and 5 tapping past satisfaction. The results of the multigroup confirmatory factor analysis supported the full scalar invariance across gender and over time and partial scalar invariance across age. Latent mean comparisons revealed that women reported higher life satisfaction than men. Additionally, adolescents reported higher life satisfaction than students and adults, with adults showing the lowest life satisfaction. Our findings indicate that the SWLS allows meaningful comparisons in life satisfaction across age, gender, and over time.

scholarly journals Psychological distress and coping styles in teachers: A preliminary study

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peta Stapleton ◽  
Sarah Garby ◽  
Debbie Sabot
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Empirical Measures ◽  
Brief Cope

Teaching professionals report higher levels of work-related stress and symptoms of psychological health problems than the general population. This study examined psychological distress, coping styles and wellbeing in 166 Australian teachers (aged 22–65 years; M =  37.74 years, SD =  10.84 years). Participants completed an online survey comprising demographic items and four empirical measures (The Satisfaction with Life Scale, Subjective Happiness Scale, The Brief COPE Inventory and The Patient Health Questionnaire). Work, workload and finances were identified as leading sources of stress. Moreover, above-average clinical symptoms of anxiety, depression and physical concerns were reported, and 17% of respondents met criteria for probable alcohol dependence. Results suggested that maladaptive coping strategies employed by teachers may contribute to their risk of increased psychological distress, and decreased life satisfaction and happiness. These findings indicate the need for work-based programmes to enhance teachers’ coping strategies in an effort to reduce psychological distress and improve overall wellbeing in teaching professionals.

scholarly journals Are Koreans Prepared for the Rapid Increase of the Single-Household Elderly? Life Satisfaction and Depression of the Single-Household Elderly in Korea

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Ra Won ◽  
Yun-Jung Choi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Mental Health Program ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Community Mental Health Program ◽  
And Gender

Purpose. In Korea, it has been estimated that the number of the single-household elderly increased 45% from 2005 to 2010. This research was conducted to provide empirical resources for development of a community mental health program by an explorative investigation on depression, coping mechanism, and life satisfaction of a single-household elderly population.Design and Methods. This research applied a descriptive survey research design. Participants were 225 single-household elderlies residing in Seoul, Korea. The geriatric depression scale and the satisfaction with life scale were used to check the level of depression and life satisfaction of the participants.Results. Results showed that 46.3 percent of the participants were categorized as having light-to-severe level of depression, and 80.5 percent of the participants responded that they were dissatisfied with their lives. This research demonstrated that the level of depression and life satisfaction of the Korean single-household elderly is statistically significantly related to age and gender as well as coping resources and human resources.Implications. Current public health services in Korea for the single-household elderly are still lacking and require active support, intervention, and research to provide effective programs and services. Case management, counseling, and various programs based on Korean culture including support from family members and community-based assistance are recommended to help the vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Age-Friendliness and Life Satisfaction of Young-Old and Old-Old in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma M. L. Au ◽  
Stephen C. Y. Chan ◽  
H. M. Yip ◽  
Jackie Y. C. Kwok ◽  
K. Y. Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Specific Aspect ◽  
World Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Young Old

Age-friendliness, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to enable and support individuals in different aspects of life for fostering life satisfaction and personal well-being as they age. We identified specific aspect(s) of age-friendliness associated with life satisfaction and examined similarities and differences in age-friendliness and life satisfaction in young-old and old-old adults. Six hundred and eighty-two ageing adults were asked to complete a survey questionnaire consisting of the Age-friendly City Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and sociodemographic variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the effects of various domains of age-friendliness on life satisfaction among the young-old adults (aged 65 to 74, n=351) and the old-old adults (aged 75 to 97, n=331). Common domains associated with life satisfaction in both young-old and old-old groups were transportation and social participation. Community and health services were associated with life satisfaction for the young-old group only. On the other hand, civic participation and employment was significantly associated with the old-old group only. Social participation is important for the young-old and the old-old. Ageing older adults can be a resource to the society. Implications for promoting and implementing age-friendliness were discussed in the context of successful and productive ageing and the need for a more refined taxonomy of social activities.

scholarly journals Religious/Spiritual Struggles and Life Satisfaction among Young Roman Catholics: The Mediating Role of Gratitude

Religions ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Szcześniak ◽  
Grażyna Bielecka ◽  
Iga Bajkowska ◽  
Anna Czaprowska ◽  
Daria Madej
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Dispositional Gratitude ◽  
Spiritual Struggles ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Roman Catholics

An extensive review of the psychological literature shows that interactions between religious/spiritual (R/S) struggles and other aspects of human functioning are complex and affected by “third” factors. Still, we have only a few studies that confirm R/S struggles as a source of well-being and indicate the ways in which it happens. In the present study, we aimed to verify whether the relationship between R/S struggles and life satisfaction was mediated by dispositional gratitude that seems to offer protection in times of adversity and turmoil. The sample consisted of 440 Roman Catholics (331 women) from Poland aged between 18 and 40. We applied the Religious Comfort and Strain Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Gratitude Questionnaire. In line with our hypotheses, it was confirmed that respondents with higher life satisfaction were more likely to display a higher sense of trust in God. They also declared a lower fear/guilt and perception of God as abandoning people. Gratitude correlated positively and significantly with religious comfort, and negatively with emotions towards God and social interactions surrounding religion. Moreover, it can be affirmed that dispositional gratitude mediated the relationship between three of four dimensions of religious strain and life satisfaction: religious comfort, negative emotions towards God, and negative social interactions surrounding religion.

scholarly journals Hubungan Forgiveness dengan Subjective Well-Being pada Remaja di Panti Asuhan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Septarianda ◽  
Mohammad Nursalim Malay ◽  
Khoiriyah Ulfah
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Three Components

ABSTRACT: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORGIVENESS AND SUBJECTIVE WELL BEING AMONG ORPHANAGE ADOLESCENTSThis study aims to determine the relationship between forgiveness and subjective well-being in adolescents who are in the orphanage, through the three components contained in it, i.e. life satisfaction, positive affect and negative affect. The subjects of this study were 58 adolescents in the Budi Mulya Muhammadiyah Sukarame orphanage. Data collection method using three scales, those are Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and Possitive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). The data analysis technique used is the product moment correlation. The results of the analysis of this study explain that there is a positive relationship between forgiveness and subjective well-being through the three components in SWB. The results of this study have implications about the importance of forgiveness in increasing subjective well being in orphanage adolescent.Keywords: Forgiveness, Subjective Well-Being, Orphanage AdolescentPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan forgiveness dengan subjective well-being pada remaja yang berada di panti asuhan, melalui tiga komponen yang terdapat di dalamnya, yaitu life satisfaction, positive affect dan negative affect. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 58 remaja panti asuhan Budi Mulya Muhammadiyah Sukarame. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan tiga skala, yaitu Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) dan Possitive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). Data dianalisis dengan korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian ini menerangkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif antara forgiveness dengan subjective well-being melalui tiga komponen dalam SWB. Hasil penelitian ini memberi implikasi tentang pentingnya forgiveness dalam meningkatkan subjective well being pada remaja dipanti asuhan.Kata Kunci: Forgiveness, Subjective Well Being, Remaja Panti Asuhan 

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