scholarly journals Psychological Factors Influencing Adjustment to Retirement

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Agron HOXHA
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Personality Perception ◽  
Keywords Aging

The quality of aging or life after retirement is determined by levels of psychological well-being and life satisfaction. The levels of psychological well-being and quality of life satisfaction can be influenced by multiple factors including personality, perception of individuals about aging and the quality of respect they get from others. This study was conducted with 170 elderly individuals ranging from 65 to 85 years of age. The results showed significant relationships between dependent variables such as psychological well-being and life satisfaction, and the independent factors including personality, perception of aging and respect from others. Keywords: Aging, Life satisfaction, Psychological well-being, Perception, Personality and respect.

Psychological Well-Being and Physical Health: Associations, Mechanisms, and Future Directions

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalba Hernandez ◽  
Sarah M. Bassett ◽  
Seth W. Boughton ◽  
Stephanie A. Schuette ◽  
Eva W. Shiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Psychological Well Being

A paradigm shift in public health and medicine has broadened the field from a singular focus on the ill effects of negative states and psychopathology to an expanded view that examines protective psychological assets that may promote improved physical health and longevity. We summarize recent evidence of the link between psychological well-being (including positive affect, optimism, life meaning and purpose, and life satisfaction) and physical health, with particular attention to outcomes of mortality and chronic disease incidence and progression. Within this evolving discipline there remain controversies and lessons to be learned. We discuss measurement-related challenges, concerns about the quality of the evidence, and other shortcomings in the field, along with a brief discussion of hypothesized biobehavioral mechanisms involved. Finally, we suggest next steps to move the field forward.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOME PSYCHOSOCIAL CORRELATES IN A GROUP OF INSTITUTIONALIZED AND NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-31
Author(s):  
Rupsa Chatterjee ◽  
Sadhan Das Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
General Health ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health State ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Significant Difference

The present study has been designed to investigate different psycho-social issues related to institutionalization amongst the elderly people. The present study aimed more specifically to highlight whether there is any difference with reference to their quality of life , coping with stress and psychological wellbeing between institutionalized and non-institutionalized widowed elderly individuals. A sample (n=120) consisting of two groups of elderly ( age 65-75) people classified in institutionalized (30 male , 30 female) and non-institutionalized (30 male , 30 female) were taken for the study. The participants were given self-reporting questionnaires to fill out and they rate their quality of life, coping their stress and psychological well-being. To assess the quality of life WHO-QUALITY OF LIFE BREF (1996) was selected as a tool. To assess the coping strategies with stress WAYS OF COPING QUESTIONNAIRE (1985) by Folkman and Lazarus was used as a tool. To assess the psychological well being Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being scale (2007) was used. General health questionnaire was used to assess the general health state of an individual. As per the demands of the collected data format, two- way ANOVA was suitable to be conducted for statistical analysis, for each of the three separate entities viz. quality of life, coping and well-being for the two groups of elderly individuals who varied in terms of institutionalization. Initially, the obtained result for quality of life showed a significant difference between two groups for physical health, psychological and environmental quality. Interestingly, gender difference did not affected quality of life only for the domain of psychological while the rest of them were significant. Coping as another variable in the present study, involved distancing, self-controlling, accepting responsibility, escape avoidance and positive reappraisal to be significant in terms of institutionalization. Gender difference , however , significantly affected only the accepting responsibility as coping strategy . Lastly, psychological well-being is more effective to be significant in terms of both institutionalization and gender variation.

scholarly journals WELL-BEING AND LIFE SATISFACTION OF STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1173-1178
Author(s):  
Ivana Duvnjak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Part Time Students ◽  
Part Time

Research into the quality of people's lives is a current issue addressed by a large number of researchers. Subjective measures indicate differences in real living conditions. The well-being of people is examined within the eudaimonic and hedonistic approach. As a part of the hedonistic approach, life satisfaction is largely examined. The hedonistic approach refers to social and psychological well-being. In this study, we investigated both approaches to examine the overall well-being of students. The participants' general satisfaction with life is very high. The survey of life satisfaction in certain domains shows that students are most satisfied in the domains of personal relationships, community and personal safety. The well-being of the participants is high. Participants exhibit high levels of emotional and psychological well-being, which are related to eudaimonia. Full-time students are more satisfied with life and have higher levels of subjective well-being than part-time students. No differences in eudaimonic well-being were found.

scholarly journals Bienestar psicológico y satisfacción vital en adolescentes mexicanos tempranos y medios / Psychological well-being and life satisfaction in Mexicans at early and mid-adolescence

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Blanca Barcelata-Eguiarte ◽  
Diego Rivas-Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico ◽  
Youth Perspective

<p><em><strong>Español</strong></em></p><p>Con base en la perspectiva del Desarrollo Positivo del Adolescente, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la contribución de las dimensiones del bienestar psicológico sobre la satisfacción vital en adolescentes mexicanos tempranos y medios. Participaron de manera voluntaria 572 estudiantes de 13 a 18 años de edad (Medad=15.24; DE=1.90) de escuelas secundarias y bachilleratos públicos de la Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México. Se aplicó una Cédula Sociodemográfica del Adolescente y su Familia, la Escala del Bienestar Psicológico para Adolescentes y la Escala de Evaluación Afectivo-Cognitiva de la Vida. Los adolescentes presentaron valores por arriba de la media en el bienestar psicológico y la satisfacción vital. Se encontraron relaciones significativas entre las dimensiones del bienestar psicológico y la satisfacción vital. La autoaceptación y el autocontrol predicen la satisfacción tanto en adolescentes tempranos como medios, aunque las relaciones positivas y el propósito de vida fueron predictores significativos en los primeros y los planes a futuro en los segundos. Estos hallazgos podrían orientar el diseño de programas para promover el bienestar psicológico y la satisfacción vital considerando las etapas del desarrollo de la adolescencia.</p><p><strong><em>English</em></strong></p><p><span>Based on the Positive Development of Youth perspective, the aim of this study was to analyse the contribution of psychological well-being and its dimensions on life satisfaction in early and middle adolescence. Participants were 572 students, aged 13 to 18 years (Mage=15.39; SD=1.90), from public high and senior-high schools in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. The Adolescent and Family Sociodemographic Schedule, Psychological Wellbeing Scale, and Affective-Cognitive Life Evaluation Scale were administered. The adolescents studied showed values above the mean for both, psychological well-being and life satisfaction. Significant relationships between the dimensions of psychological well-being and life satisfaction were found. Self-acceptance and self-control predicted life satisfaction for both early and middle adolescents; however, positive relationships and life purpose, were predictors of life satisfaction for early adolescents, whereas future plans were a predictor for middle adolescents’ life satisfaction. These findings could help in designing programs to promote well-being and life satisfaction according to adolescent developmental stages.</span></p>

A Flaw in Gerontological Assessment: The Weak Relationship of Elderly Superficial Life Satisfaction to Deep Psychological Well-Being

1992 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryan L. Euler
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Relationship Of

This study assessed the degree of relationship between superficial and deep psychological adjustment among elderly individuals. Eighty-six middle-class, Anglo persons averaging seventy-six years of age participated. Roughly one-half of the sample were “independent living,” with the other half “congregate apartment dwelling.” A similarly equal representation of both sexes was achieved. Superficial psychological well-being was measured using Cantril's Self-Anchoring Scale for life satisfaction, while deep psychological well-being was measured using portions of the Eriksonian-based Measures of Psychosocial Development. It was hypothesized that no more than a moderate correlation (.50) would be found to exist between shallow and deep psychological adjustment. This hypothesis was confirmed, suggesting that gerontologists need to cease relying on superficial psychological measures for elderly assessment, and implement more depth-oriented tests. It is argued that failure to do this promulgates an unfortunate tradition of shallow, inaccurate psychological measurement within gerontology.

scholarly journals Child’s attachment to mother as a predictor of psychological well-being in primary school age

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 122-146
Author(s):  
E. V. Kuftyak ◽  
O. V. Magdenko ◽  
Ju. A. Zadorova
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Primary School Age

Introduction. The attachment is viewed as the base for assessment of individual adaptation variation throughout life. In the capacity of the core indicator of the person’s unison with external environment, the psychological well-being combines the different aspects of child life. The assessment of the psychological well-being is based on three indicators: evidence of life satisfaction; life quality assessment; difficulty levels of external and internal spectrum.The aim of the current publication is to investigate the influence of features of attachment to mother on psychological well-being of primary school-age children.Methodology and research methods. The methodological research framework was based on the main provisions of the attachment theory (J. Bowlby, M. Ainsworth). “Mother-Child Attachment Style Measure Questionnaire” method (Pupyreva, 2007) was employed to identify attachment features. The measure of psychological well-being was carried out by means of “Student’s Life Satisfaction Scale” (Toporkova, Slobodskaya et al., 2015), “Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory” and “Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire” (Goodman, Slobodskaya, Knyazev, 2005) methods. 178 primary school-age children (85 boys and 93 girls) aged 10 to 11 (mean age = 10.2) participated in the research.Results. The analysis of the results showed that secure attachment among children reduces life satisfaction, facilitates the behavioural disorders and psycho-emotional reactions, impacts on limitation of social contacts and life quality. Using the regression analysis, it was revealed that the quality of the correlation between attachment indicators and psychological well-being vary depending on degree of attachment security. It is demonstrated that maternal responsiveness and attentiveness is an absolute predictor of life satisfaction, physical and social well-being and life quality in the primary school-age period, irrespective of the child’s attachment types. The absence of mother-child closeness is the predictor for disruption of physical, emotional and social functioning, low level of life quality in insecure attachment in primary school-aged children.Scientific novelty. The specificity of psychological well-being of primary school-aged children with different types of attachment to their mother is determined. It is shown for the first time that characteristics of attachment are the predictors of life satisfaction, quality of life, and mental health of primary school-aged children.Practical significance. By identifying different regression models for the description of psychological well-being on the basis of child-mother attachment indicators, it may be possible to provide interventions to improve psychological well-being based on the characteristics of attachment.

scholarly journals Have Lifestyle Habits and Psychological Well-Being Changed among Adolescents and Medical Students Due to COVID-19 Lockdown in Croatia?

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ružica Dragun ◽  
Nikolina Nika Veček ◽  
Mario Marendić ◽  
Ajka Pribisalić ◽  
Gabrijela Đivić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Medicine ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Objective: To investigate dietary habits, sleep and psychological well-being of adolescents and medical students during COVID-19 lockdown in Split, Croatia. Methods: We surveyed 1326 students during 2018 and 2019, and compared their responses with 531 students enrolled in May 2020. Perceived stress, quality of life (QoL), happiness, anxiety, and optimism were assessed as proxies of psychological well-being, using general linear modelling. Results: We found no substantial differences in dietary pattern between pre-lockdown and lockdown periods, including the overall Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence. However, the MD pattern changed, showing increased adherence to the MD pyramid for fruit, legumes, fish, and sweets, while cereals, nuts, and dairy intake decreased during COVID-19 lockdown. A third of students reported weight loss during lockdown, 19% reported weight gain, while physical activity remained rather stable. The most prominent change was feeling refreshed after a night’s sleep, reported by 31.5% of students during lockdown vs. 8.5% before; median length of sleep duration increased by 1.5 h. Lockdown significantly affected QoL, happiness, optimism (all p < 0.001), and perceived stress in students (p = 0.005). MD adherence was positively correlated with QoL and study time, and negatively with TV and mobile phone use in pre-lockdown period (all p < 0.001). Interestingly, higher MD adherence was correlated with less perceived hardship and greater happiness and QoL during lockdown. Conclusion: These insights provide valuable information for tailored interventions aimed at maintaining healthy lifestyle in young population. Given the numerous beneficial effects associated with MD adherence, modification of lifestyle through application of lifestyle medicine deserves a priority approach.

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