MECHANISM OF OVERCOMING PROFESSIONAL STRESS BY STUDENTS IN THE SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SPHERE

This study is devoted to the study of professional burnout among students of the faculty of dentistry. Professional stress is a part of the student's daily life. Statistics in the field of education and clinical dentistry almost all over the world emphasize that the stress factor that occurs at work or school is the most common. Despite this evidence, there is minimal data on the number of cases of professional burnout among third-year dental students who work as dental assistants. The purpose of the study is to identify the mechanism of overcoming professional stress in dental students in the educational sphere. The study selected a group of 40 third-year dental students who reached the equator. This sample allows you to conduct surveys and identify stressors, burnout factors and the mechanism for overcoming them. Thus, data were obtained between burnout measured using the V. V. Boyko scale, intra-individual measurements represented by subjective well-being, self-esteem, and locus of control using the Lackert, Rockert, and Dinner scales. Using a hybrid methodology and having as support specific methods of modern training and increasing motivation, our findings encourage us to create a special training program for primary students to improve their motivation and increase intra-individual qualities that help overcome difficulties in the educational and clinical sphere. The data obtained in the course of the study indicate the need to implement this program for medical institutions in order to improve the quality of professional services.

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Midwifery matters: resilience and subjective wellbeing of midwives

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.169 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

D Caiazzo ◽

L Kundisowa ◽

G Bocci ◽

N Vonci ◽

L Alaimo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Subjective Wellbeing ◽

Well Being ◽

The Other ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Italian Version ◽

Resilience Scale ◽

The Difference ◽

Almost All ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Introduction Resilience is the ability to resist, cope with life positively after suffering a negative event. Midwifery has been defined as ’emotionally demanding’; midwives with an higher levels of resilience experience higher levels of subjective well-being (SWB). The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between resilience and SWB amongst midwives. Materials and methods Data were collected using a questionnaire, distributed between September 2018-January 2019 in hospitals in the Tuscany region (Italy). For evaluation of SWB, we used OECD scale (2013) evaluating three items: actual happiness (AH); emotive wellbeing (BE) composed of positive (PA) and negative affect (NA) and life satisfaction (LS). Also, job satisfaction (JS) was evaluated. Resilience (RS) was evaluated using the Italian version of the Resilience Scale by Wagnild and Young. All items were expressed on the Likert scale, statistical analysis was performed with Minitab 18. Results In total 123 questionnaires were analyzed. The average scores were: AH: 6.9±1.8; BE: 5.9±1.6; PA: 6.0±1.8; NA: 4.2±2.1; LS: 7.1±1.6; JS: 6.5 ± 2.4. Average R was 130.3±18.1. RS was correlated (p < 0.001) to AH (Coef=0.4), PA (Coef=0.4), BE (Coef=0.3) e LS (Coef=0.4). The sample was divided into three groups according to RS: low (LR)<116, medium (MR):116-139 and high (HR) ≥140. MR represented 44%, followed by HR (35%). AH, PA, BE values were significantly higher in the HR group (ANOVA; Tukey; p < 0.001). For NA the highest values were observed in the LR group, but the difference was not significant. LS resulted significantly lower in LR group (ANOVA; Tukey; p < 0.001) and JS was significantly higher in medium resilience group in confrontation to other two groups (ANOVA; Tukey; p < 0.001). Conclusions Our results confirmed, that the higher levels of RS influenced positively almost all components of SWB (AH, PA, BE, LS). On the other hand to achieve a higher level of JS the level of RS should not be nor too high, nor too low. Key messages Midwifery has been defined as ’emotionally demanding’, higher levels of resilience influenced positively almost all components of subjective wellbeing. The medium resilience was correlated to higher level of job satisfaction.

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Dental students' self-perceived competency and usage of the internet for learning and evaluation purposes - Part 2

South African Dental Journal ◽

10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no7a5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (7) ◽

pp. 377-381

Author(s):

Leanne M Sykes ◽

Thomas C Postma ◽

André Uys ◽

Paul Brandt ◽

Elmine Crafford

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Dental Students ◽

Independent Learning ◽

The Internet ◽

Learning Material ◽

Work Related ◽

Lecture Material ◽

Study Results ◽

Learning Platforms ◽

Almost All

Many dental lecturers are moving away from providing hand-out notes to their students and are rather opting for posting lecture material and tutorials on the internet using the various university platforms such as clickUP. At the same time a number of students have queried the need to purchase the prescribed text books due to their high costs, and dated content. The presumption is that all students have unrestricted and equal access to this material, and are competent using digital technology for learning and assessment, however there has been no formal investigation into whether this is so. Student access and usage was reported on in Part I of this study. The present paper investigated students' preferences with regards to the mode of learning material, and their self-perceived competencies in using the internet for various academic purposes. The project took the form of an anonymous, structured questionnaire that was given to all dental students from the second to the fifth year of study. Results revealed that over 90% of the students feel competent to access and use internet search engines for research and assignments, to connect with friends, and to download or watch videos. Slightly less (between 70-90%) were confident using it for independent research, learning from lecture material, using e-dictionary, carrying out searches to learn extra material, completing short quizzes and assignments, or undertaking independent learning and reading. Almost all students needed to access the internet on a daily or weekly basis for work related issues, yet at least 40% reported to not being able to do so at times or in venues that suited their programs. Lecturers need to be aware of this to ensure these students are not disadvantaged in comparison to their peers if they do not submit requisite material on time. The university has pledged their commitment towards changing traditional teaching methods and embracing more blended learning platforms, as well as to helping students make up for the lost time due to the Corona virus pandemic. However, now more than ever they need to work together to ensure that all students have the necessary skills and technology needed to use the online platforms, and to provide the necessary tuition and changes if they wish to be truly committed to the well-being and education of their students.

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Do core self-evaluations and trait emotional intelligence predict subjective well-being in dental students?

Journal of Applied Social Psychology ◽

10.1111/jasp.12074 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 43 (5) ◽

pp. 1097-1103 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Alexander Montasem ◽

Stephen L. Brown ◽

Rebecca Harris

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Well Being ◽

Dental Students ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽

Core Self

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Vacations Over the Years: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis of Tourism Experiences and Subjective Well-Being in the Netherlands

Journal of Happiness Studies ◽

10.1007/s10902-019-00200-z ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (8) ◽

pp. 2807-2826 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ondrej Mitas ◽

Maarten Kroesen

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Personal Resource ◽

Cognitive Components ◽

Random Intercept ◽

Experience Effects ◽

Broaden And Build Theory ◽

Almost All

AbstractTourism experiences, also called vacations, are known to boost subjective well-being, although it has been argued that the effects are primarily affective in nature and short-lived. We argue that this is a methodological artifact due to the brief duration—1 year or less—of almost all extant longitudinal studies of tourism experience effects. Based on broaden-and-build and personal resource theories, we hypothesize that tourism experiences contribute to both affective and cognitive components of subjective well-being over a multi-year timespan. Using random intercept cross-lagged panel models, we tested these hypotheses in 8 years of panel data based on a representative sample of the population of the Netherlands. We found both between- and within-individual effects of vacation frequency on cognitive as well as affective well-being. More frequent vacationers experienced higher life satisfaction and lower negative affect, while the average participant also experienced slightly higher life satisfaction and positive affect following a year with higher vacation frequency. Increases in life satisfaction also predicted more frequent vacationing in a following year, consistent with an “upward spiral” pattern of improving well-being based on accumulation of positive experiences, as suggested by the broaden-and-build theory.

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Social Connectedness and the Declining Life Satisfaction of Australian Females

Contemporary Global Perspectives on Gender Economics - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8611-3.ch010 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 188-211

Author(s):

Jennifer Ulichny ◽

Christopher L. Ambrey ◽

Christopher M. Fleming

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Personal Relationships ◽

Social Connections ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

International Evidence ◽

The Usa ◽

Almost All

Research into subjective well-being suggests that happier people are healthier and more professionally productive, achieve goals more easily and are more often successful in personal relationships. Unfortunately, studies in the USA and Britain suggest that there has been an overall decline in self-reported well-being since the 1970's, particularly for females. Data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey appear to corroborate the international evidence. Using HILDA 2001 to 2011 data, this chapter investigates: levels of life satisfaction; association between life satisfaction and social connectedness; and whether declines in life satisfaction can be explained by declines in social connectedness. A positive association is found between life satisfaction and almost all measures of social connectedness for both genders. This association, however, only partly explains observed declines in life satisfaction. This research emphasises the importance of frequent, meaningful social connections and the urgency for governments to address declining well-being.

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Subjective Well-Being and Resilience During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey

European Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1027/2512-8442/a000081 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Ahmet Metin ◽

Ali Çetinkaya ◽

Eyüp Sabır Erbiçer

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Education Level ◽

The Other ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Job Status ◽

Other Hand ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Almost All

Abstract. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has penetrated almost all countries and has affected people in many areas. The COVID-19 pandemic also has affected the mental health of the community. Aims: The purpose of this study is to investigate the individuals’ perceptions of subjective well-being (SWB) and resilience (R) during the pandemic. Method: A total of 643 people, 351 women and 292 men, who are not diagnosed with COVID-19, have voluntarily participated in the study. The data were collected online due to social restrictions. Also, their pre-pandemic SWB and R levels were evaluated based on their statements taken during the pandemic since the pandemic was not foreseen at this time. Results: A significant decrease was observed in participants’ SWB and R levels during the pandemic. Besides, significant differences were observed in R levels according to gender and age; on the other hand, no difference was observed according to the participants’ residence type, city type, education level, and job status. Regarding SWB level, significant differences were observed according to gender, age, and job status; no difference was observed according to residence type, city type, and education level. Limitations: Participants’ subjective well-being and resilience data could not be collected before the pandemic due to the unpredictable and fast spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. When individuals compare the current pandemic period with their past (before the pandemic), they may perceive their resilience and subjective well-being levels as decreased. Conclusion: The pandemic affects the subjective well-being and resilience of individuals negatively.

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Problematic Smartphone Usage and Subjective and Psychological Well-Being

10.31234/osf.io/nhzp4 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Sharon Horwood ◽

Jeromy Anglim

Keyword(s):

Personal Growth ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Significant Public Health ◽

Almost All ◽

The Relationship

Despite a growing awareness that problematic usage of smartphones is becoming a significant public health issue, there is limited research on how problematic smartphone usage relates to the humanistic concepts of well-being, particularly those captured in Ryff's six psychological well-being dimensions: positive relations, autonomy, emotional mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance. The current study aimed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between general and problematic smartphone usage and subjective well-being and psychological well-being using long-form, theoretically grounded measures. Australian adults (n = 539, 79% female; age in years M = 25.1, SD = 7.8) completed Diener's Satisfaction with Life Scale, the PANAS, and Ryff's 84-item measure of psychological well-being. Results showed that problematic smartphone usage was correlated with lower well-being on almost all scales. In particular, negative affect, autonomy, and environmental mastery had the largest negative correlations with problematic smartphone usage. Given the stable and dispositional nature of well-being, it seems likely that much of the relationship is driven by a common underlying tendency to experience anxiety, negative emotions, and a lack of control, combined with a tendency to engage in maladaptive coping and compulsive behavior. This repository provides data, materials, and data analysis scripts to accompany the manuscript of the same name.

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Social Connectedness and the Declining Life Satisfaction of Australian Females

Internet and Technology Addiction ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8900-6.ch030 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 529-552

Author(s):

Jennifer Ulichny ◽

Christopher L. Ambrey ◽

Christopher M. Fleming

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Personal Relationships ◽

Social Connections ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

International Evidence ◽

The Usa ◽

Almost All

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Hypertension labelling, life events and psychological well-being

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700017153 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 635-646 ◽

Cited By ~ 68

Author(s):

Torbjørn Moum ◽

Siri Næss ◽

Tom Sørensen ◽

Kristian Tambs ◽

Jostein Holmen

Keyword(s):

Life Events ◽

Longitudinal Design ◽

Adult Population ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Comparison Groups ◽

Previously Treated ◽

Almost All ◽

Prospective Longitudinal

SynopsisAlmost all previous studies of the psychological sequelae of hypertension labelling have lacked a prospective, longitudinal design which could allow for causal interpretations. The present study relies on questionnaire data from a hypertension screening carried out on the entire adult population of a medium-sized, Norwegian county (total number of participants = 74977). ‘Labelled’ individuals, i.e. previously unaware hypertensives (N = 173), false positives (N = 233), and patients in need of continued BP control (N = 474) have been followed up after 1–3 years, and comparisons are made with aware hypertensives (N = 206), patients previously treated for hypertension (N = 118), and a random sample of normotensives (N = 2326). ‘Pre-labelling’, baseline measures of subjective well-being had been carried out on all comparison groups in connection with the screening. Changes in psychological well-being are not significantly related to labelling or BP-status. However, there is a deterioration in psychological well-being among participants who have been subjected to one or more negative life events/stresses (other than labelling) in the preceding 12 months.

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Sport Coaches Burnout as a Threat to Professional Success, Mental Health and Well-Being

Clinical Psychology and Special Education ◽

10.17759/cpse.2021100402 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 24-47

Author(s):

L.M. Dovzhik ◽

K.A. Bochaver ◽

S.I. Reznichenko ◽

D.V. Bondarev

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Stress Resistance ◽

Well Being ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Professional Activity ◽

Personal Resources ◽

Professional Burnout ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

And Coping ◽

Sports Coaches

The article explores motivational and personality predictors of burnout syndrome in sports coaches. The study involved 183 sports coaches of 20–63 years old (86.9% women; M=41.34±10.56 years), with professional experience for 13.83±9.98 years. Three components of professional burnout ― Emotional exhaustion, Depersonification and Reduction of professional achievements ― were measured with the adapted Maslach professional burnout inventory (Vodopyanova, et al 2008). Motivational aspects were measured with the adapted Ryan and Connell Professional Motivation inventory (Osin et al, 2017). Personal resources ― stress resistance, authenticity and coping strategies ― were measured with the adapted Connor-Davidson Stress Resilience Scale (Nartova-Bochaver et al., 2021), the Moscow Authenticity Scale (Reznichenko et al., 2021) and the adapted Proactive Coping Questionnaire adapted (Belinskaya et al, 2018). The results showed that amotivation and external motives of professional activity are linked positively and internal motivation linked negatively to professional burnout. Furthermore, the links between the types of motivation and the components of burnout in different combinations are mediated by stress resistance, authenticity, and coping skills that prevent burnout. The strongest link of motivation and personal resources was revealed for the Reduction of professional achievements; the weakest link was in the context of Depersonification of a sports coach. Burnout was also positively linked to age and negatively to coaches' experience. The data obtained can be used to form preventive interventions that reduce the burnout of coaches and increase their professional performance, mental health and subjective well-being.

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