scholarly journals The role of work volition in the association between college students’ medical illness symptomatology and their major satisfaction, educational persistence intentions, and career aspirations

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Michele Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Major Satisfaction ◽  
Educational Persistence ◽  
Work Volition

College Students’ Health and Short-Term Career Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren M. Bouchard ◽  
Margaret M. Nauta
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Major Satisfaction ◽  
Educational Persistence ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Work Volition

This study examined the role of work volition in the relation between college students’ health and several short-term career outcome variables. The responses of 393 students to an online survey revealed that the number of the last 30 days that were deemed unhealthy was significantly related to work volition, and work volition was associated with major satisfaction, leadership aspirations, educational persistence intentions, and real versus ideal career aspiration discrepancy. Path analysis results were consistent with a model specifying work volition as a mediator of the associations between unhealthy days and the career variables. It therefore appears lower work volition may be a risk factor for students with health-related challenges. When conducting career assessment and counseling, career counselors and other providers should consider the perceived career-choice constraints that college students with chronic illnesses and general symptomatology perceive. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.

Depression – Let’s Talk - Role of Aashwasan Chikitsa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Vishal Naik ◽  
Prachi Datta Dalvi U.
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Suicidal Tendency ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Curative Therapy ◽  
Personal Interaction

The WHO theme for the year 2017 is Depression. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks and behaves. Psychotherapy if incorporated along with medications can be of substantial help in depression. It is also called ‘talking therapy’ and is based on personal interaction with the patient. Patients suffering from this disorder do not easily accept it and hence do not feel the need to seek medical intervention or counselling. In this process the symptoms might get aggravated and suicidal tendency (which is the worst effect of this disease) may develop. So it is extremely essential for the patient, family and society to accept, talk, discuss and seek treatment for this disease. This ‘talking therapy’ is of utmost importance in today’s life where concept of privacy is taking its toll. This therapy is mentioned in Ayurveda as Aashwasan Chikitsa. Aashwasan Chikitsa consists of good, pleasing and benevolent thoughts, spiritual ideas, positive attitude, ethics and communication with near ones. So in the treatment of psychological disorders, along with medications counselling therapy plays a very important role. Finally counselling can act as a part of preventive, curative therapy and also aids to avoid recurrence in the patients of depression.

Exploring the Role of Work Volition Within Social Cognitive Career Theory

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan D. Duffy ◽  
Elizabeth M. Bott ◽  
Blake A. Allan ◽  
Kelsey L. Autin
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Career Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Career Theory ◽  
Work Volition ◽  
Social Cognitive Career

A Comparison of Sport and Nonsport Occupational Aspirations among Disadvantaged Youth

1981 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary A. McElroy
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Occupational Aspirations ◽  
Disadvantaged Youth ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sport Careers

Sport and nonsport career choices among economically disadvantaged adolescents enrolled in a summer sports program were explored. It was hypothesized that youngsters with sport career aspirations would demonstrate differences in sport-related attitudes and experiences when compared to youngsters with nonsport career aspirations. Nonsport career aspirations were categorized into two groups: one representing “high prestige” occupations and one representing “low prestige” occupations. Discriminant analysis revealed that disadvantaged youths' career aspirations were differentially related to the sport-related factors. Contrary to warnings of the potential dysfunctional consequences for those who aspire to sport careers, adolescents with sport career aspirations consistently scored higher on achievement-related socialization factors than those aspiring for traditional low-prestige occupations. Sex differences were noted and discussed in light of the role of sport in the lower class social environment.

Persisting pain in childhood medical illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 343-350
Author(s):  
Martha Mherekumombe ◽  
John J. Collins
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Childhood Diseases ◽  
Pain Mechanisms ◽  
Multifaceted Approach ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Childhood Pain ◽  
Underlying Processes

Persistent pain in childhood and medical illness can be challenging to manage. The chapter has been revised to give a brief overview of the approach to pain management in some childhood diseases. Better understanding of the etiology of pain mechanisms guide the management of pain. In addition, an understanding of the pathophysiology of the underlying processes and utilizing a stepwise assessment and treatment approach is important. Discussion around the multifaceted approach to childhood pain management incorporating the understanding of the role and place of analgesics in managing these medical illnesses is outline. In addition, appropriate medication or analgesia prescription and the role of nonpharmacological approaches has been considered in this revision.

Being Able to Survive and Thrive

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-46
Author(s):  
David L. Blustein
Keyword(s):  
Time Perspective ◽  
Human Experience ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Entire Spectrum ◽  
Boston College ◽  
The World ◽  
Work Volition ◽  
Psychology Of Working

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of the ways in which the needs for survival and power intersect with working. Beginning with an overview of Maslow’s need hierarchy (which indicates the need for survival is fundamental to our existence) and the psychology-of-working framework, vignettes from the participants from the Boston College Working Project provide an in-depth perspective about the complex ways that striving for survival intersects with relationships, financial security, and thriving. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the role of time perspective and work volition in relation to the need to survive. The chapter makes clear that the drive for survival is an essential aspect of being alive in the world. Creating opportunities for people to meet this integral aspect of human experience, naturally, is a challenge that requires the best of our inner spirits and a commitment to nurturing the needs of the entire spectrum of people in our communities.

Demographics of Prehospital Helicopter EMS Responses in Rural Florida

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Savitsky ◽  
Howard Rodenberg
Keyword(s):  
Medical Patient ◽  
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
North Central ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Trauma Victims ◽  
Rural Florida

AbstractIntroduction:Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) systems typically are described in terms of their role in the care and transport of trauma victims, while their function(s) in the care of patients with medical illness goes unrecognized.Methods:Review of 575 prehospital HEMS missions by a flight program located in rural, north-central Florida over a five-year period, was performed to define demographics regarding the nature of the call.Results:Scene responses for trauma victims comprised 63% of these missions, while patients with medical illnesses comprised 37%. The incidence of medical scene responses is significantly higher in this review than has been noted in previous reports.Conclusion:1) In rural settings, patients with medical illnesses comprise a major share of prehospital HEMS responses; 2) HEMS flight crews should be competent in treatment of prehospital medical patients, and their protocols reflect the needs of these patients; and 3) EMS providers must be aware of the role of HEMS in the transport of the medical patient.

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