Meditators and Non-Meditators: Level of Mindfulness and Psychological Well-Being

Numerous researches have documented positive outcomes of practicing meditation and mindfulness since advent of Positive Psychology. Hence the present study has been designed to investigate effect of practicing meditation on levels of mindfulness in daily life and also to understand if any relationship exists with level of mindfulness and psychological well- being of its practitioners. A total of 120 participants (60 meditators and 60 non- meditators), aged 30-50 years were assessed on level of mindfulness using Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and their psychological well- being was studied by Ryff Scale of Psychological Well- being. The data was analyzed using Mean, Standard deviation, t- test and Correlation. Results revealed that Psychological well- being of meditators was significantly higher (p<0.05) than non-meditators. Further it was observed that significant difference exists in levels of mindfulness between meditators and non- meditators where meditating participants reported substantially higher (p< 0.05) levels of mindfulness particularly on traits of Observation and Awareness. Also a strong positive relationship (r =0.764) exists between level of mindfulness and well- being, implicating that higher level of mindfulness in an individual relates to increased level of self-reported psychological well- being. Findings are in line with other studies evidencing positive impact of meditation on well- being of an individual.

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Psychological Well-Being among Public and Private Undertakings in Aligarh

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0202.024 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Saqib Bashir ◽

Prof. Abu Sufiyan Zilli

Keyword(s):

Personal Growth ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Positive Aspect ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Public And Private ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Effective Performance ◽

Self Acceptance

The aim of this study was to compare the psychological well-being of public and private undertakings in Aligarh. The sample consisted of 100 participants including 50 each from public and private undertakings. Psychological well-being is a positive aspect that is present in every individual in varying degree& it is very important to measure psychological well-being among public & private sector due to its role of productivity in each sector. Psychological well Being is an important aspect for effective performance in each undertaking sector, as it determines the internal feelings to persuade the external actions .Low psychological well-being is obvious to effect any domain of our life may it be academic or work life. 42 item versions Psychological well being scale by Carol ryff was used to collect the data from different private & public undertakings in Aligarh. This scale consist of six dimensions namely Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relationship, Purpose in Life, Self-Acceptance. Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test were applied for analysis of data. The findings of this study revealed that over all psychological well-being of public undertakings is higher than private undertakings. Significant difference of overall psychological well-being was found between public and private undertakings in Aligarh .Furthermore, significant difference was found on all above mentioned dimensions of psychological well-being except autonomy and self-acceptance.

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Compare Mindfulness, Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life between Working Women and Housewives District 6 Area of Tehran

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0403.092 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Laaya Sadat Naghibi ◽

Saeid Moutavalli

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Working Women ◽

Well Being ◽

World Health ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Difference

This study aimed to compare mindfulness, psychological well-being and quality of life between working women and housewives district 6 of Tehran. The research method is descriptive and causal-comparative study design. The population of all the housewives and working women of the 6th district of Tehran city with random cluster sampling method and Cochran formula 384, respectively, due to the loss and to ensure the sample size of 400 was determined. Tools of mindfulness questionnaire Brown and Ryan (2003), Psychological well-being questionnaire (2002) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (1998), respectively. The results showed that between working women and housewives on a scale of mindfulness (p =0/0001) There is a significant difference. Also in the psychological well-being scale (p= 0/0003) and its components, except for component dominate the environment there is a significant difference (p >0/05). Also in the variable quality of life (p =0/0004) and its components were also significantly different (p >0/05). Similarly, the mean indicated in all cases of employed women had higher scores were better off. As a result, we can say they have a positive impact on women’s employment.

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Peran trait mindfulness terhadap kesejahteraan psikologis pada lansia

Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat ◽

10.24854/jpu74 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 109-122

Author(s):

Ayu Suci Purnamaning Dyah ◽

Endang Fourianalistyawati

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Trait Mindfulness ◽

Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Acting With Awareness

Memasuki masa lansia, individu mengalami banyak perubahan pada kondisi fisik, sosial, spiritual dan psikologisnya. Lansia yang tidak siap dengan perubahan tersebut akan rentan terhadap stres. Kondisi yang demikian dapat menurunkan kesejahteraan psikologis (psychological well-being) pada lansia. Untuk menangani permasalahan tersebut, lansia perlu mengembangkan sifat mindfulness (kemampuan untuk berfokus pada apa yang terjadi saat ini) didalam dirinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah trait mindfulness berperan secara signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan psikologis pada lansia. Sampel penelitian ialah orang-orang yang sudah tidak bekerja dan berdomisili di wilayah Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, dan Bekasi (n = 120). Penelitian ini menggunakan adaptasi skala Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire untuk mengukur trait mindfulness dan Scale of Psychological Well Being untuk mengukur kesejahteraan psikologis. Hasil analisis regresi ganda menunjukkan empat dari lima dimensi trait mindfulnessberperan signifikan terhadap beberapa dimensi kesejahteraan psikologis. Dimensi-dimensi dari trait mindfulness tersebut yaitu acting with awareness, describing, non-reactivity, dan non-judging. Sementara itu, dimensi lainnya yang tidak berperan adalah observing.

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Disclosure and health-related outcomes among children living with HIV and their caregivers

AIDS Research and Therapy ◽

10.1186/s12981-021-00337-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Margaret Amankwah-Poku ◽

Delight Abla Klutsey ◽

Kwaku Oppong Asante

Keyword(s):

Medication Adherence ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Hiv Status ◽

African Countries ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Adherence To Medication ◽

Living With Hiv

Abstract Background The prevalence of disclosure of status to children living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is low in most sub-Saharan African countries, leading to poor compliance and adverse psychological outcomes in these children. This study examined the influence of disclosure on health outcomes in children living with HIV and their caregivers. Methods Using a cross-sectional design, 155 HIV-positive children between age 6–15 years and their caregivers were administered standardized questionnaires measuring adherence to medication, children's psychological well-being, caregiver burden, and caregivers’ psychological health. Results Results indicated that only 33.5% of the children sampled knew their status. Disclosure of HIV status was significantly related to medication adherence, psychological wellbeing, the burden of caregiving, and the length of the disclosure. A child’s age and level of education were the only demographic variables that significantly predicted disclosure of HIV status. In a hierarchical analysis, after controlling for all demographic variables medication adherence, psychological well-being and burden of caregiving were found to be significant predictors of disclosure of status in children living with HIV. Conclusions Findings suggest the need for disclosure of status among children living with HIV for a positive impact on their medication adherence and psychological health. These findings underscore the need for the development of context-specific interventions that will guide and encourage disclosure of status by caregivers to children living with HIV.

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PT Trim Fat Burn Reviews v1

10.17504/protocols.io.b3euqjew ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

pttrimfatburn not provided

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

The Body ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Daily Routines

Creating a healthier lifestyle for the body and mind requires considering what we eat and drink and our daily routines and habits. Psychological well-being and physical health go hand in hand when you have a positive relationship with food.

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Creativity and Intelligence: Research Implications for Equal Emphasis in High School

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440297003600801 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 36 (8) ◽

pp. 565-569 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Vernon J. Damm

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Well Being ◽

Educational Systems ◽

School Students ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Self Actualization ◽

Creative Abilities

The possible relationships among creativity, intelligence, and self actualization were examined in 208 high school students to determine whether or not consistent self actualization scores existed for subjects high in the first two variables. Students high in both creativity and intelligence had significantly higher scores in self actualization than those obtained by students high in either creativity or intelligence. No significant difference in self actualization was found between students high in creativity only and those high in intelligence only. The results were interpreted as indicating that educational systems should stress both intellectual and creative abilities to achieve the highest level of psychological well being in students.

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Occupational Stress, Psychological Well being and Quality of Life among Indian Army Personnel

Defence Life Science Journal ◽

10.14429/dlsj.5.15427 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 211-216

Author(s):

Dolly Bansal ◽

Vijendra Nath Pathak ◽

J. Pradhan ◽

Anu Chaudhary

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Occupational Stress ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Stress Index ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Army Personnel

The study aims to highlight the occupation level on occupational stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life of Indian Army Personnel. The study was conducted on one hundred fifty Indian male Army Personnel of different rank belonging to 25 years to 45 years of age group. The cross-sectional design was used. The sample was selected through the purposive sampling technique. The tools measures like the Occupational Stress Index, Psychological Well-Being Scale and WHO Quality of Life-BREF Hindi was individually administered. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. One way Analysis of Variance results revealed that there is a significant difference in occupational levels on occupational stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life among Indian Army personnel. Pearson product-moment correlations coefficient showed a significant negative relationship between occupational stress with psychological well-being and quality of life and showed a significant positive relationship between psychological well-being and quality of life among Indian Army Personnel.

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Resilience and Spirituality as Correlates of Psychological Well-Being among Adolescents

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0403.143 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Thanooja Faisal ◽

Seena M. Mathai

Keyword(s):

Gender Difference ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Spiritual Health ◽

Transitional Stage ◽

Human Beings ◽

Cognitive Changes ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Positive Relationship ◽

Resilience Scale

All human beings experience a transitional stage from puberty to adulthood that involves physical, psychological and cognitive changes (Berk,2013). Thus adolescents have to cope with several stressful life changing situations which can disrupt their psychological well-being. This study intends to find out if resilience and spirituality could be correlates of psychological well-being of a sample of 64 adolescents. The tools used included Brief Resilience Scale by B.W Smith et al. (2008), Scales of Psychological Well-being by C.D Ryff et al. (1999) and Spiritual Health Inventory by Beach & Chappel (1992). The obtained results show that, there is a significant positive relationship between resilience and spirituality, and resilience and psychological well-being. It also shows the significance of gender difference in resilience. Thus, the results imply that an effort should be made at a very young age to enhance resilience, so that people will experience a better psychological well-being.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Residents’ Clinical Training and Psychosocial Well-Being in Saudi Arabia’s Western Region

10.21203/rs.3.rs-78112/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Reem Alshareef ◽

Abdullah Al Zahrani ◽

Meshari Alzhrani ◽

Abdulaziz Suwaidi ◽

Bander Alamry

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Staff ◽

Medical Training ◽

Well Being ◽

Western Region ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Western Region ◽

Distress Scale ◽

Junior Residents

Abstract Background: The novel COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a significant burden on healthcare systems. Similarly, it has also affected the performance and well-being of the medical staff working during the pandemic. However, to what extent COVID-19 is affecting medical staff is still unclear, especially among physicians.Objective: This study aims to evaluate the negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the medical training and psychological well-being of resident doctors practicing in the western region in Saudi Arabia.Patients and Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study that included a survey distributed to residents physicians working in the western region in Saudi Arabia. The survey included questions on demographic data and factors influencing the academic training, attitude, and daily habits of the residents during the pandemic. Psychological impact was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Data analysis was executed using IBM SPSS version 26. Results: A total of 121 residents responded to this survey. Of all respondents, 71.1% were junior residents, 66.9% had a medical specialty; and 33% were family medicine doctors, followed by 17% from general surgery. In regards to work amid the pandemic, 36.1% were in contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients, and 35.5% had to work overtime during the pandemic. Of the respondents, 44% described their training as extremely affected, and 32% strongly agreed and 53% agreed that their psychological well-being was negatively affected. Further, 39.6% were smoking more than they used to. Female and junior residents’ training was significantly more negatively affected than their peers’ (p=0.039 and 0.011, respectively). There was a non-significant difference detected between the residents regarding the factors negatively affecting their psychological well-being. Conclusion: Residents working during the pandemic in the western area of Saudi Arabia were significantly affected by the pandemic from both professional and psychological perspectives. Further research on how the pandemic is affecting doctors in other areas in Saudi Arabia is needed.

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Psychological Well-Being in Government and Private NGO’s Abled Person

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0203.052 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Ajay Chauhan

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Scale Development ◽

Well Being ◽

T Test ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Male And Female ◽

Face To Face ◽

Interview Method ◽

Five Factors ◽

Significant Difference

Main objective of the present study is to examine psychological well-being among Government and Private NGO’s abled person. A sample of 80 male and female Government and Private NGO’s abled person was drawn randomly selected Bhavnagar district area’s NGO’s. The psychological well-being scale: scale development and its correlates. Developed by Bhogle and Prakash was used for data collection. This scale in which five factors major meant. Data was collected by face to face interview method. Mean, SD and ‘t’ test were calculated for the analysis of data. Results indicate that there is no significant difference among Government and Private NGO’s abled person in psychological well-being.

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