scholarly journals POSSIBILITIES FOR SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN DISLIKED BY PEERS DUE TO ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 183-195
Author(s):  
Marta Herzberg
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Maladjustment ◽  
School Class ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The article presents the theoretical foundations of an interaction program addressed to children who are disliked by their peers from the school class due to their anti-social behaviour. The program is addressed to students aged 10-11, and its aim is to create conditions for participants to develop emotional self-control, interpersonal decentration and formation of their self-esteem. The quality of the program is evidenced by the changes that occurred in children participating in the activities compared to children in the control group. The program is an example of selective prevention, the actions of which are targeted at high-risk groups exposed to social maladjustment and emotional disorders in adolescence and adulthood.

Analysis of Psychological Assessments Affecting Patients Undergoing Treatment for Chest Wall Deformities

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110385
Author(s):  
Gratiana O. Alqadi ◽  
Amulya K. Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Chest Wall ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Assessments ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Parent Questionnaire ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Positive Results

Aim This study aimed to review the literature with regard to the psychological aspects in patients with pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC). Methods The literature was reviewed by analyzing articles on PubMed using the search terms “psychology” and “pectus.” Results The literature search revealed 22 articles that offered a total of 2214 patients for analysis. Regarding chest wall deformities (CWD), there were 15 articles referring to PE, 4 articles on PC, and 3 pertaining to both PE and PC. Authors used various types of questionnaires and 14 studies which also included a parent questionnaire. There are 14 reports which analyzed both the preoperative and postoperative psychological status and 4 reports in which a control group was used. Treatment of CWD was shown to have consistently positive results. There is no consensus regarding the correlation between severity of CWD and psychological issues. Only 2 studies found no statistically significant results after treatment. Conclusions The literature reveals a great concern for psychosocial issues in CWD patients. Most articles describe improvement in overall quality of life (QOL) after surgery. An increase in social and physical function, body image, and self-esteem was observed in CWD patients, which is supported by parent responses.

scholarly journals Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2784
Author(s):  
Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez ◽  
Cristina Martín-Sánchez ◽  
Beatriz Martínez-Núñez ◽  
Luis Lucio Lobato-Rincón ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background: Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) have shown benefits in these variables in children and adult populations. Thus, the present pilot study will aim to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy on the eating disorders symptoms, mental, psychosocial, and physical health, quality of life, and handgrip strength of adolescents suffering from eating disorders. Methods: The current pilot study will involve 32 patients, who will be assigned to a control or an experimental group. Intervention will be conducted once a week for seven weeks. Neither the experimental nor the control group will discontinue their usual care. The main outcome measures will be the eating disorder symptoms and the health-related quality of life measured with standardized questionnaires, while the secondary variables will be anxiety, depression, character, behavior, strength, and body mass. Conclusions: This pilot-controlled trial will be the first to evaluate the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the physical and mental health of adolescents with eating disorders. Significant improvements, in the primary and secondary outcomes, may be expected based on the known benefits of AAT on self-esteem, stress, and self-control in different populations. Finally, although the program is focused on the improvement of adolescents’ health, animal welfare will be a priority in this study.

scholarly journals Can HbA1c predict quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Schiller ◽  
Markus Kofler ◽  
Martin Frühwirth ◽  
Michaela Fantur ◽  
Markus Rauchenzauner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Sensory Nerve ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fitness Level

Abstract BackgroundThe aim of this study was to examine a possible association of HbA1c, quality of life (QoL), fitness, and electrophysiological parameters in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).MethodsThe study population (n = 34) consisted of patients with T1DM (n = 17) and an age- and BMI-matched healthy control group (n = 17). HbA1c was obtained from patients with T1DM at time of diagnosis (T0), at 6 months (T6), at 12 months (T12), and at time of study inclusion (Tstudy). QoL was determined with a standardized questionnaire (KINDL-R). All children completed a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) to evaluate their fitness level. Electrodiagnostic studies established upper and lower limb motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities (NCV).ResultsHigher HbA1c (Tstudy) was associated with lower QoL showing in the subscales self-esteem, friends and school. Higher HbA1c (T6) and (T12) was associated with lower QoL in the subscale self-esteem. Based on various subscales, perceived problem areas differed significantly between children and their parents. No differences in fitness level and NCV were found between patients and controls except for a significantly slower median motor NCV in patients. HbA1c was not associated with NCVs at this early stage of disease.ConclusionsGood metabolic control reflected by adequate HbA1c values seems to be important for a good QoL in children with T1DM. Early HbA1c analysis serves as predictor for QoL during follow-up.Trial registration: Retrospectively registered

scholarly journals THE PECULIARITIES OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS, SUFFERED FROM ANEURYSMAL SUBARACHNOID HAEMORRHAGE

2019 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
K. V. Duve
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Sf 36

The analysis of data from a number of scientific sources shows that even those patients, with favorable outcomes after suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), may often experience a decline in quality of life (QoL), both at the physical and psychosocial levels. The influence of functional dependence on the patient’s quality of life remains controversial, because among the number of patients, who save the ability of self-care, there exists a part of those, who are not able to return to their previous lifestyle, kind of activity, they have difficulties in their relationships and emotional disorders. The aim of study was to assess the quality of life of patients in recovery and residual periods of aSAH. Material and methods. We examined 114 patients (64.91 % - males, 35.09 % - females). The patients’ quality of life was studied by using the questionnaire SF-36. The control group consisted of 20 healthy participants, matched by age and gender. Results. The significant decrease in QoL of patients was observed in all scales, with the exception of physical functioning, vital activity and social functioning. It should be noted, that "mental health" scale rates correlated with the level of anxiety (r = -0,55) and depression (r = -0,61). In the different age groups, the QoL indicators were almost identical, with the exception of "physical functioning" component, because older patients received a lower score for this scale (p<0.01). Patients with a moderate level of disability were observed with a decline in all QoL categories of the scale SF-36. Patients, who were totally independent, had also a significant decline in all QoL scale components, with the exception of physical functioning. Conclusions. We found the decrease in QoL of patients in recovery and residual periods of aSAH, which does not depend on one’s level of functional dependence. The influence of anxiety (r = -0,55) and depression (r = -0,61) on the subscale "mental health" was established.

Internet-based Interpretation Bias Modification for body dissatisfaction: A three-armed randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanny Alexandra Dietel ◽  
Carina Zache ◽  
Paul - Christian Bürkner ◽  
Johanna Schulte ◽  
Martin Möbius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Stress Reactivity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Interpretation Bias ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Bias Modification

Objective: Appearance-related interpretation bias is postulated to play a role in the maintenance of body dissatisfaction, a risk factor for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and eating disorders (ED). Cognitive Bias Modification for Interpretation (CBM-I) has been shown to reduce interpretation bias and symptoms in emotional disorders. This study investigated the acceptability and efficacy of web-based, appearance-related CBM-I for body dissatisfaction in a three-armed randomized controlled trial.Methods: Participants with high body dissatisfaction (N = 318) were randomized to multi-session CBM-I (Sentence Word Association Paradigm, SWAP, with feedback) vs. control (SWAP without feedback) vs. waitlist condition. Body dissatisfaction, BDD symptoms, self-esteem, depression and quality of life were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Symptoms were monitored up to one-week and four-week follow up. We further investigated video-based stress reactivity at post-intervention.Results: CBM-I led to a differential pre-post increase in adaptive interpretation patterns, particularly for appearance-related and social situations (d = 0.65-1.18). Both CBM-I and control training reduced body dissatisfaction, BDD symptom severity and depression. However, CBM-I (vs. control and waitlist) improved appearance-related quality of life (d = 0.51), self-esteem (d = 0.52), and maladaptive appearance-related beliefs (d = 0.47). State stress reactivity was overall reduced in the CBM-I group (vs. waitlist). Intervention effects largely held stable up to follow-up. Treatment satisfaction for appearance-related CBM-I was comparable to other CBM-I studies, with overall low rates of adverse reactions. Discussion: These findings support assumptions of cognitive-behavioral models for body dissatisfaction, BDD and ED, and suggest that CBM-I is an efficacious and acceptable intervention.

Memory effect as if a group of self-esteem, mental health quality of life elderly

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 824-824
Author(s):  
T. Ahmadi Gatab
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Memory Effect ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Meetings ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
As If

IntroductionOlder people with special challenges such as increased chronic problems reduced financial resources and reduced functional abilities have encountered.ObjectivesThis study group as if the memory effect on self-esteem, mental health and quality of life for elderly people has been done.MethodsResearch methods, experimental. Statistical Society Research Babol are elderly. Sample aged 60 to cluster all the city neighborhoods selected randomly into two experimental groups (30 patients) and control (n = 30) groups. Then each of the experimental and control groups also were divided into six groups. Seniors in the experimental group meetings as if the memory control group, but group sessions in eight sessions and each session for one and a half hours they attended.ResultsThe results show that the experimental group participated in group meetings as if the memory than the control group who participated in group sessions, having self-esteem, mental health and quality of life are at a high level. The results also show that the mental health subscales (physical impairment, impaired social function, anxiety and depression) compared to the experimental group had better control of the situation.ConclusionsSeniors expressed their memories in a group, their positive and negative emotions poured out, and now that this reconciliation will lead to attitude change are elderly. On the other hand seems to have an active role in memory leads to increased confidence and improving mental health and sense of usefulness and the elderly are a result of depression and anxiety decreased.

scholarly journals A Randomized Trial of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Cancer

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Paul Saultier ◽  
Clothilde Vallet ◽  
Frédéric Sotteau ◽  
Zeinab Hamidou ◽  
Jean-Claude Gentet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Program

Background: to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a physical activity program (PAP) in children and adolescents with cancer. Methods: children and adolescents with cancer were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the six-month PAP (intervention group) or to the control group. The first evaluation was performed at the end of the PAP (T0 + 6 mo). At T0 + 6 mo, both groups received the six-month PAP with a second evaluation at T0 + 12 mo. The primary outcome was the evolution of exercise capacity measured using the six-minute walk test (6 MWT) at T0 + 6 mo. Secondary outcomes included PAP safety and changes in other physical functions, self-esteem, and quality-of-life parameters. Results: The trial involved 80 children and adolescents (age range 5.0–18.4 years), of whom 41 were assigned to the interventional group and 39 to the control group. Underlying malignancies were leukemia (39%) and a broad range of solid tumors (61%). No adverse events occurred. At T0 + 6 mo, the evolution of the 6 MWT distance (±SEM) was improved in the intervention group vs. the control group (86 ± 12 m vs. 32 ± 6 m, p < 0.001). Several other physical parameters were significantly improved in the intervention group. Global self-esteem and parent-reported quality-of-life were significantly increased in the intervention group. Analysis at T0 + 12 mo showed persistence of the benefits in the intervention group on exercise capacity evolution (115 ± 18 m vs. 49 ± 11 m, p = 0.004) and on most physical and QoL parameters. Conclusion: In children and adolescents with cancer, a physical activity program is safe, improves exercise capacity, and may have physical and psychological benefits.

scholarly journals Body as subject, body as object: how treatment of the obese patient can be improved by dance therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 20203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solange Muller-Pinget ◽  
Lara Allet ◽  
Alain Golay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dance Therapy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Female Patients

Objectives: To give obese patints the motivation to take care of themselves. To help them focus on self perception rather than on their figure and BMI. This study aimed to analyze the impact of dance therapy on the body as subject as experienced by the patient. Methodology: After randomization, 27 female patients undertook a dance therapy program for 16 weeks and were compared against a control group of 19 female patients. The effects on conscious walking, posture, self-esteem and quality of life were measured using questionnaires on self-perception of posture, walk, self-esteem and quality of life. Results: The results after dance therapy showed significant improvement in the body as subject (posture p < 0.02; conscious walking p < 0.001; quality of life p < 0.01; body esteem p < 0.003; and sense of self-worth p < 0.005). The results for the control group had not changed after 16 weeks. Conclusion: after 4 months of dance therapy, obese patients developed a perception of a “body as subject they experience”, which led them to significantly improve their self-esteem and quality of life. Practice implications: Dance therapy should be incorporated into therapeutic education programs to improve the perceptive dimension of our obese patients.

scholarly journals Predictors of academic achievement in higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 168-188
Author(s):  
Cristina Tulbure
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Predictors Of Academic Achievement

In this study we investigated the relationship between academic achievement and the students' characteristics such as personality traits, learning motivation or intellectual ability. Our intention was to highlight possible predictors of academic achievement on the level of higher education. A sample­group of 284 pre-service teachers voluntarily participated in the study. The results showed a significant correlation between academic achievement and some personality variables such as conscientiousness, emotional stability, self­esteem and self-control. Moreover, intellectual ability and intrinsic motivation positively correlated with academic achievement, as shown in previous studies. Regression analysis further revealed that the most important predictors of academic achievement were intrinsic motivation, intelligence, self-control and self-esteem. Overall, it seems that identifying the predictors of academic achievement and wisely integrating them in the classroom setting could significantly improve the quality of instruction in higher education.

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