scholarly journals Factors Related to Nurses’ Attitudes Toward the Elderly Care: The Predictive Roles of Altruism, Moral Intelligence, Life Satisfaction and General Health

Salmand ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 248-259
Author(s):  
Maryam Ghorbani ◽  
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Raha Salehabadi ◽  
Neda Mahdavifar ◽  
Mostafa Rad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
General Health ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Moral Intelligence

Objectives: Nurses’ attitudes affect their preference for caring for the elderly as well as the quality of care. This study aims to investigate the factors related to nurses’ attitudes toward the elderly care and assess the predictive roles of altruism, moral intelligence, life satisfaction and general health. Methods & Materials: This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 265 nurses working in hospitals in Sabzevar, Iran in 2019. Data were collected using a demographic form, Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People Scale,Lennick and Kiel’s Moral Competency Inventory, Carlo’s revised form of Prosocial Tendencies Measure, Diener’s Satisfaction With Life Scale , and General Health Questionnaire-28 item. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, and frequency) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation test, linear regression analysis, and independent t-test) in SPSS v. 16 software. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The Mean±SD age of participants was 33.10±7.17 years. Nurses had a positive attitude toward the elderly care. Their Mean±SD attitude score was 155.39±17.74. There was no significant relationship between nurses’ attitudes and variables of age, gender, marital status, education, work experience, ward, and general health (P>0.05). The multiple regression model showed that the factors of moral intelligence (P=0.01), altruism (P=0.008) and life satisfaction (P=0.03) had a significant relationship with nurses’ attitudes toward the elderly care. Conclusion: Nurses’ attitudes toward the elderly care can be predicted by their moral intelligence, altruism and life satisfaction. Evaluation of these characteristics in nurses who provide services to the elderly can positively affect to their attitudes and prevent phenomena such as age discrimination

scholarly journals Life satisfaction is the most significant determinant of quality of life in the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Thania Vinsalia ◽  
Yvonne Suzy Handajani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Family Support ◽  
General Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Environmental Domain

Background<br />Quality of life tends to decrease as age increases. This study aimed to determine the most significant risk factors (family support, spirituality, and life satisfaction) for the elderly’s quality of life. <br /><br />Methods<br />This was a cross-sectional study of 101 subjects aged ³60 years in West Jakarta. The variables were assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life–BREF (WHOQOL–BREF), Family Support, Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) instruments. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between quality of life and its determinant factors.<br /><br />Results<br />Based on sociodemographic characteristics, the respondents were mostly women (66.3%), had more than nine years of education (79.2%), and were married (56.4%). The analysis showed that life satisfaction was significantly associated with overall quality of life (OR=9.71; 95% CI:2.04–46.26; p=0.004) and general health (OR=7.52; 95% CI:1.70–33.25; p=0.008). Life satisfaction was also a risk factor for the environmental domain (OR=36.02; 95% CI:5.07–255.82; p&lt;0.001). Furthermore, spirituality was found to be a risk factor for the physical health domain (OR=4.18; 95% CI:1.51–11.59; p=0.006), psychological domain (OR=6.67; 95% CI:2.4–17.86; p&lt;0.001), and environmental domain (OR=11.46; 95% CI:3.10–42.37; p&lt;0.001).<br /><br />Conclusion<br />Life satisfaction plays a significant role in increasing the environmental domain of quality of life, the overall quality of life, and general health among the elderly. Awareness of these factors can assist providers in identifying people at risk and guide new intervention programs to improve care for these invaluable elderly of our communities.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Smartphone Addiction and Stress and Life Satisfaction in Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-155
Author(s):  
Adeleh Eisanazar ◽  
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Kiomars Najafi ◽  
Amin Mohammadi ◽  
Casra Sarlak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Grade Point

Background: Students, as the first adopters of new technologies are more exposed to smartphone addiction than other groups in society, and consequently problems, such as biopsychological and academic conditions. Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between smartphone addiction and stress and life satisfaction in the medical students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was performed on 331 medical students in the intern and trainee of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Guilan province, Iran, in 2020. Web-Based questionnaires were used to collect the necessary data. The personal and social information (age, gender, academic performance; grade point average, the place of residence, marital status, & educational level) and Smartphone addiction scale (SAS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen et al, 1983), and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) were completed by the study volunteers. The information was entered into SPSS. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, Independent Samples t-test, and multiple linear regression analysis) were used in statistical analysis. Results: The present research results suggested that smartphone addiction was positively correlated with stress (P=0.01, r=0.65) and life satisfaction (P=0.01, r=-0.58). Smartphone addiction scores, stress, and life satisfaction were influenced by demographic variables. The results of multiple analyses indicated that stress (β=0.52) and life satisfaction (β=-0.34), respectively, significantly explained 57% of the variance of smartphone addiction (P<0.001). Conclusion: The increase in smartphone addiction was associated with more perceived stress and lower life satisfaction among medical students. This finding can provide useful insights for policymakers about the psychological effects of smartphone addiction on students.

scholarly journals Age-Friendliness and Life Satisfaction of Young-Old and Old-Old in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma M. L. Au ◽  
Stephen C. Y. Chan ◽  
H. M. Yip ◽  
Jackie Y. C. Kwok ◽  
K. Y. Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Specific Aspect ◽  
World Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Young Old

Age-friendliness, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to enable and support individuals in different aspects of life for fostering life satisfaction and personal well-being as they age. We identified specific aspect(s) of age-friendliness associated with life satisfaction and examined similarities and differences in age-friendliness and life satisfaction in young-old and old-old adults. Six hundred and eighty-two ageing adults were asked to complete a survey questionnaire consisting of the Age-friendly City Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and sociodemographic variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the effects of various domains of age-friendliness on life satisfaction among the young-old adults (aged 65 to 74, n=351) and the old-old adults (aged 75 to 97, n=331). Common domains associated with life satisfaction in both young-old and old-old groups were transportation and social participation. Community and health services were associated with life satisfaction for the young-old group only. On the other hand, civic participation and employment was significantly associated with the old-old group only. Social participation is important for the young-old and the old-old. Ageing older adults can be a resource to the society. Implications for promoting and implementing age-friendliness were discussed in the context of successful and productive ageing and the need for a more refined taxonomy of social activities.

scholarly journals Investigation of the psychological resilience of teacher candidates in terms of sense of humor and life satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-263
Author(s):  
Zeliha Tras ◽  
Büşra Kabakci ◽  
Baltacı Bilge
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Female Teacher ◽  
Sense Of Humor

The aim of this study is to examine the psychological resilience in teacher candidates in terms of sense of humor and life satisfaction. Correlational research model was used in the study. The dependent variable of the research is psychological resilience and independent variables are sense of humor and life satisfaction. The research was carried out on 427 teacher candidates between the ages of 18-27, 318 females (74.5%) and 109 males (25.5%). The Resilience Scale for Adults, The Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale, The Satisfaction with Life Scale and Personal Information Form were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, independent groups t-test, variance analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient and hierarchical regression analysis were used to analyze the data. When the findings of the study are analyzed, it is seen that psychological resilience in terms of gender differs significantly in favor of female teacher candidates. A positive relationship was found between teacher candidates' psychological resilience and sense of humor. In addition, a positive relationship was found between psychological resilience and life satisfaction. Looking at the findings, it is seen that the variables of sense of humor and life satisfaction predict psychological resilience significantly. The findings were discussed according to the literature and various suggestions were presented.

scholarly journals Study of general health among older adult in ardakan city and its relation with traffic noise pollution at the residence Summary

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Janati ◽  
Mohammad Ali Morowati Sharifabad ◽  
Reza Jafari Noudushan ◽  
Mohamad Javad Zare Sakhvidi ◽  
Sara Jambarsang
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
General Health ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pollution Levels

Introduction: The body's response to noise pollution is very similar to the way the body responds to stress, which can lead to poor health over time. In this regard, this study was conducted to determine the general health of the elderly and its relationship with traffic noise pollution in Ardakan. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 1399. Participants were 200 elderly people in Ardakan and were included in the study by random sampling. Data were collected through sound measurement with SVANTEK device, General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28). After completing the questionnaires and measurements, the collected data were entered into SPSS-19 software and descriptive statistics as well as analytical statistics including: Chi-square, regression and analysis of variance were used to analyze it. Results: The overall average sound level equivalent in decibels at all measuring stations was within the standard range. There was a significant relationship between noise annoyance and the dimensions of "anxiety symptoms and sleep disorders" and "depressive symptoms" of general health (p <0.001). Conclusion: People with more voice annoyance have more anxiety, sleep disorders and depression. Existence of noise pollution levels in the allowable or standard level can lead to the observation of no significant relationship between traffic noise pollution levels and general health. Reducing anxiety, depression and sleep disorders in the elderly is possible with interventions to reduce voice irritation in them.  

The relationship between physical activity attitude and life satisfaction: A sample of university students in Turkey

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Cihan Ayhan ◽  
Özkan Işik ◽  
Zülbiye Kaçay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Outcome Expectation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is very important for a healthy life in the human existence, and regular physical activity and high attitudes towards physical activity can contribute to higher levels of life satisfaction of individuals. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between university students’ attitudes towards physical activity and their life satisfaction levels. METHODS: In the study, the Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure the participants’ attitudes towards physical activity. In order to measure the participants’ life satisfaction levels, The Satisfaction with Life Scale was used. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression analysis were used in the analysis of the obtained data. RESULTS: According to gender, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference both in the result expectation and self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude and the total score of physical activity attitude. When the correlation analysis results were analyzed, the statistically significant positive relationship between life satisfaction and outcome expectation, self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude, and the total score of physical activity attitude was determined. Also, it was found that the attitude towards physical activity explained approximately 6%of life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that as the attitudes of the participants towards physical activity increased, their life satisfaction increased.

scholarly journals The Coach-Athlete Relationship and School Experience as the Determinant of Sports-Specific Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Barış Somoğlu ◽  
Ömer Faruk YAZICI
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

The present study is aimed at determining coach athlete relationships, perceived school experiences and sports life satisfaction levels of athlete high school students and to examine the levels based on certain variables. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 306 students, 117 (38.2%) male and 189 (61.8%) female, who continued their education at different high schools in Trabzon in the 2019-2020. "Personal Information Form" designed by the researcher, “The Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q),” “The Sport-Specific Satisfaction with Life Scale (SSWLS)” and “Perceived School Experiences Scale (PSES)” were used as data collection tools in the research. In the statistical method of the study, descriptive statistics, t-test, pearson correlation tests and regression tests were used. In the research findings, while there was a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of the coach-athlete relationship and sportive life satisfaction according to gender, no significant difference was found in the perceived school experiences. A significant difference was found in all scales and sub-dimensions according to the status of playing in the school team. As a result, a high level of positive correlation was found between the coach-athlete relationship and sportive life satisfaction, and between perceived school experiences and sportive life satisfaction. In addition, another important result is that the coach-athlete relationship (51%) and school experiences (32%) have important roles in predicting the satisfaction with sportive life.

scholarly journals Mental toughness and performance strategies of martial artists in practice and competition

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Atefeh Beheshti ◽  
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Hassan Gharayagh Zandi ◽  
Zahra Fathirezaie ◽  
Fatemeh Heidari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Strategies

Abstract This study’s objective was to analyze the relationship between mental toughness and martial artists’ performance strategies. Two hundred athletes (male: 105, female: 95) with an age range of 18-36 years (mean:25.12, s=4.96) who competed at university to the national standard of martial arts participated in this study. Participants answered mental toughness questionnaires and performance strategies inventory. The Pearson correlation results showed a positive and significant relationship between mental toughness and automaticity, goal-setting, imagery, self-talk, and emotional control, and a negative and significant relationship between mental toughness and attentional control in practice. Furthermore, there is a positive and significant relationship between mental toughness and activation, relaxation, self-talk, imagery, goal-setting, and emotional control in the competition. The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that goal-setting and imagery in practice and competition, self-talk in practice, and relaxation in the competition could predict mental toughness. In analyzing the subscales of mental toughness, it was concluded that tough emotions could be loaded on eight subscales of performance strategies. In the Independent-Sample T-Test, the significant differences related to gender were that men reported higher levels of self-talk (t=3.24, p<0.001), automaticity (t=2.76, p<0.006), goal-setting (t=2.63, p<0.009), imagery (t=2.18, p<0.03) and relaxation (t=2.17, p<0.03) than women.

scholarly journals Psychological distress and life satisfaction among the elderly: relationships with some sociodemographic variables

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zora Raboteg Šarić ◽  
Vladimir Takšič ◽  
Viktor Božičević
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Financial Status

Variables related to life satisfaction and (psychological distress in the elderly were studied.The sample consisted of 158 persons over 60 years of age, who were not institutionalized. Questionnaires that measured sociodamo- graphic characteristics, life satisfaction and psychic and somatic complaints were administered.The findings, based on correlational analysis showed that the variables significantly related to psychological distress were prior employment status, education and age. Self-assessed financial status and marital status were found to have significant relationship with life satisfaction. The implications of the findings for the quality of life among the elderly are discussed.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara tinggi dan panjang mandibula di radiograf panoramik dengan kadar kalsium pada pasien lanjut usia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ichda Nabiela Amiria Asykarie ◽  
Lusi Epsilawati ◽  
Ria Noerianingsih Firman ◽  
Farina Pramanik
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Mandibular Body

Objectives: The aim of this research is to know about the correlation between calcium levels and mandibular height and length in elderly patients from panoramic radiographs. Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional observational study, using 15 panoramic radiographs of patients aged 60-80 years, where each subject is taken calcium levels. Radiographs were analyzed to measure the length of the mandibular body and the height of the mandibular ramus. ImageJ software is used as a measuring tool, and the results are then correlated with the Pearson correlation test analysis. Results: This study obtained the average result for mandibular length was ± 10 cm and for mandibular height was ± 7 cm, while the calcium value showed an average value of ± 8.7-10 mg/dl. Pearson correlation test showed no significant relationship between mandibular length and height and calcium levels in the elderly. Conclusion: The conclusion drawn was that there is no significant relationship between mandibular height and length on calcium levels in the elderly as assessed by panoramic radiographs.

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