WAJAH BANGSA DALAM CERMIN BUDAYA BERBAHASA

Every nation has different cultural character that initially influences different daily conversation. The culture which means a characteristic and knowledge of a particular group of people encompassing language, religion, and social habit is often used by almost society. It is very much related to the language. Due to natural phenomenon in daily life, something appears in a culture can be reviewed in language. This article is aimed at finding out phenomena of using the Indonesian language which considerably reflects culture of Indonesian societies in thinking and doing something.This study is a qualitative research in nature of which collecting data used is sociolinguistics approach. The data is collected by conducting deep interview and recording spoken and written utterance in natural situation. The result of this study shows that the culture adhering in daily activity of this nation can be detected in daily communication culture. There are many negative cultural utterances reflect negative culture of our nation, namely low self-esteem, irresponsiblity, hidding self-identity, and being a follower of whatever is going on. Seeing the data, it needs cultural improvisation of possitive communication among social interaction. Hence, The role of goverment, educator, mass-media, public official, and public figure are absolutely needed .

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The Importance of Independence in Toileting: the Views of Stroke Survivors and their Occupational Therapists

British Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/030802260506800404 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 68 (4) ◽

pp. 165-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Joanne Clark ◽

Sue Rugg

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Daily Activity ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Stroke Survivors ◽

Perceived Importance

The profession of occupational therapy claims to be patient centred; however, research shows that the views of patients and health care professionals often differ. Toileting is a fundamental daily activity, yet to date there have been few studies investigating the perceived importance of independence in toileting. A qualitative study was conducted to determine the views of stroke survivors and their occupational therapists regarding the importance of independence in toileting. A symbolic interactionistic framework was used, allowing the views of these two disparate groups to be compared. Thirteen stroke survivors and seven occupational therapists were interviewed. Five categories were identified in the data collected: the occupational form normally used in toileting; incontinence and continence; independence and dependence in toileting; issues relating to toileting and hospital discharge; and the role of occupational therapy. Both participant groups agreed that independence in toileting was important in avoiding the need for assistance and in avoiding feelings of decreased self-esteem. However, the patient participants' views extended further in that they stated that the method of toileting was important, not merely that it was conducted independently. In conclusion, it is essential that occupational therapists consider how they can facilitate a return to the method usually undertaken for toileting by patients. If a return to the previous methodology for toileting will not be possible, then the occupational therapists must give consideration as to how to facilitate adjustment by the patients.

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Social and Temporal Comparisons as Moderators of Psychological Resources Associations With Wellbeing

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000193 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 96-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hasida Ben-Zur

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Positive Affect ◽

Subjective Wellbeing ◽

Social Comparisons ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Psychological Resources ◽

Low Levels ◽

Age Range ◽

General Wellbeing

Abstract. The current study investigated the associations of psychological resources, social comparisons, and temporal comparisons with general wellbeing. The sample included 142 community participants (47.9% men; age range 23–83 years), who compared themselves with others, and with their younger selves, on eight dimensions (e.g., physical health, resilience). They also completed questionnaires assessing psychological resources of mastery and self-esteem, and three components of subjective wellbeing: life satisfaction and negative and positive affect. The main results showed that high levels of psychological resources contributed to wellbeing, with self-enhancing social and temporal comparisons moderating the effects of resources on certain wellbeing components. Specifically, under low levels of mastery or self-esteem self-enhancing social or temporal comparisons were related to either higher life satisfaction or positive affect. The results highlight the role of resources and comparisons in promoting people’s wellbeing, and suggest that self-enhancing comparisons function as cognitive coping mechanisms when psychological resources are low.

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