scholarly journals Role of Restorativeness in Improving the Psychological Well-Being of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Ain Nabilla Mohd Yusli ◽  
Samsilah Roslan ◽  
Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh ◽  
Zeinab Ghiami ◽  
Noorlila Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Attention Restoration ◽  
Relationship Of

Many university students experience high levels of study-related fatigue, hence, necessitating opportunities for restoration. They could potentially benefit from campus-based physical activities that provide them with effective restoration breaks and allow them to return to their studies cognitively refreshed. Thus, a cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the association between perceived restorativeness among postgraduates and their psychological well-being by using the four constructs of Kaplan's attention restoration theory (ART): fascination, being away, extent, and compatibility. In this study, nature view windows were also used as a moderator. Malaysian postgraduate students [n = 192; 94 females; age in years (M = 30.64, SD = 2.73)] completed the Ryff's scale of psychological wellbeing (PWB) and perceived restorativeness scale for activity (PRAS). This study used the partial least squares-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to examine these relationships. The results demonstrate that three ART constructs, namely, being away, fascination, and compatibility, are significant predictors of psychological well-being across the sample size. Furthermore, for participants who reside in university dormitories, windows that overlook nature can enhance the relationship of being away, compatibility, and fascination to psychological well-being, compared with those with less natural views. Thus, this study confirmed the moderating effect of nature view windows and provided insight into the ART constructs that facilitate and enhance restorative experiences. By strengthening ART with additional factors, this study has also contributed toward the improvement of the psychological well-being of university students.

scholarly journals Motivational Climate and Physical Activity: A Multigroup Analysis in Romanian and Spanish University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Georgian Badicu ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Family Functionality

Background: Motivational climate in sport is a psychosocial construct which is related with several factors, such as healthy habits and well-being, and is influenced by teachers, trainers, and parents. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between motivational climate, family functionality, and physical activity within a population of students from Spain and Romania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of university students specialization: physical education (n = 605; 20.71 ± 2.42 years old), using the perceived motivational climate in sport questionnaire-2 (PMCSQ-2), the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), and the family functionality scale (APGAR) as the main instruments. IBM SPSS Amos was used for data analysis in the structural equation model that was developed. Results: We observed positive relationships between task-oriented climate, family functionality, and the level of physical activity, showing higher regression weights for Spanish university students. Ego-oriented climate was negatively related to family functionality in Spanish university students, while this association was positive in Romanian students. Moreover, the relationship between physical activity and functional family was stronger in respondents from Spain. Conclusions: It can be pointed out that a better family functionality can promote higher levels of physical activity and self-determined motivations in sports shown by task-oriented motivational climates. Thus, it is essential to take into account the influence of family in the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Effects on Psychological Outcomes: How Do Gender Responses Differ?

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110404
Author(s):  
Remya Lathabhavan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Relationship Of

The study aims at understanding the relationships between the fear of COVID-19 and perceived stress, wellbeing, and life satisfaction. The study also analyses the role of gender on the relationship of fear of COVID-19 with these study variables. For this, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 1125 participants in India, comprising 638 men and 487 women. Structural equation model was used to analyse the data. It was found that the fear of COVID-19 is positively related to perceived stress and negatively related to wellbeing and life satisfaction. It was also found that, these relationships are stronger among women than among men. The study shows the importance of psychiatric assessment during pandemic times and alerts policy makers and society in general, to take measures for ensuring mental health among people during times of crisis. Future studies can include longitudinal research for a comprehensive understanding of the psychological impacts of the pandemic.

scholarly journals ÖRGÜTSEL MUHALEFETİN KİŞİSEL DEĞERLER VE PSİKOLOJİK İYİ OLUŞ İLE İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali ACARAY
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

The main purpose of the study is to examine the relationship of organizational dissent with personal values and psychological well-being. The research data were collected from 272 employees of various public institutions in the province of Kocaeli through a questionnaire. Relationships between variables were analyzed using structural equation model. According to results of the study; self-enhancement has a positive effect on displaced dissent; openness to change has a positive effect on articulated dissent and displaced dissent and, self-transcendence has a positive effect on latent dissent. In addition, the articulated dissent has a positive effect on psychological well-being. So, this study presents important results about the individual antecedents and consequences of organizational dissent.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Well-Being Among Male University Students in South East, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155798832110083
Author(s):  
Fabian Chibunine Ugwueze ◽  
Olaoluwa Samson Agbaje ◽  
Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke ◽  
Eyuche Lawretta Ozoemena
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Male University Students

This study aimed to evaluate the associations between physical activity (PA) and psychological well-being (PWB) among male university students. An institutionally based cross-sectional study was completed by 243 young men aged 18–30 years in a Nigerian public university. PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and PWB was measured by Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-being (PWB). The mean age of the participants was 24.9 ( SD = 7.61) and majority (39.1%) of the participants was aged 18–22 years. Regarding PA, 16.0%, 64.2%, and 19.8% of the participants had low, moderate, and high PA levels, respectively. The mean total PWB score was 119.9 ( SD = 23.64). For the domains of PWB, male students had mean scores of 25.73 ( SD = 6.05), 19.42 ( SD = 6.82), 25.75 (6.10), 14.12 ( SD = 3.89), 13.70 ( SD = 4.04) and 21.12 (4.92) for self-acceptance, autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth, respectively. Total PA (total MET min/week) was associated with the total PWB scores ( β = 0.13, p < .05). The total PA METs was significantly associated with self-acceptance ( β = 0.13, p < .05). positive relations ( β = 0.16, p < .05), purpose in life ( β = 0.39, p < .05). Vigorous PA METs showed significantly negative effect on personal growth (β = −0.28, p < .05) and accounted for 2.0% of the variance of personal growth. PA accounted for 2.5% and 1.2% of the variance of positive relations and purpose in life, respectively., Most of the young men had moderate levels of PA and PWB. PA was significantly associated with PWB among the young men. Male sensitive evidence-based health promotion interventions should aim at promoting PA and PWB among male university students.

scholarly journals Organisational Climate, Role Stress, and Public Employees’ Job Satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Pecino ◽  
Miguel A. Mañas ◽  
Pedro A. Díaz-Fúnez ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
David Padilla-Góngora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organisational Climate

The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model is an integrative theoretical framework for monitoring workplaces with the aim to increase job engagement and prevent burnout. This framework is of great interest since the management of job resources and demands can negatively affect employees, especially in organisational contexts characterised by high job demands. This study uses the job demands-resources model to investigate the relationships between organisational climate, role stress, and employee well-being (burnout and job satisfaction) in public organisations. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The research participants are 442 public employees. A structural equation model was developed (organisational climate, job satisfaction, burnout, role stress). These confirm that organisational climate is correlated with role stress (−0.594), job satisfaction (0.746), and burnout (−0.408), while role stress is correlated with burnout (0.953) and job satisfaction (−0.685). Finally, there is a correlation between burnout and job satisfaction that is negative and significant (−0.664). The study confirms that a positive organisational climate could lead to less stressed and burned-out workers and, at the same time, to more satisfied employees with improved well-being.

scholarly journals Prevention of Children’s Burnout at School through the Tutoring and Guidance Process. A Structural Equation Model Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 356
Author(s):  
Jorge Expósito-López ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
José Javier Romero-Díaz de la Guardia ◽  
Noelia Parejo-Jiménez ◽  
Sonia Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Fit Index

The school burnout of children, defined as physical and mental exhaustion due to a lack of adjustment to the educational context, constitutes a serious problem in contemporary education. Thus, the determination of the elements that influence it and the possible strategies for avoiding it are key in the process of improving children’s well-being. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 569 children aged 8 to 13 at eight primary education schools in Granada (Spain). With the aim of examining the association between the possible exhaustion of children and planned tutoring and guidance activities, a structural equation model (SEM) as the analytical technique was used. The results show good fit indices for the model (comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.955; normalised fit index (NFI) = 0.956; incremental fit index (IFI) = 0.946; root mean squared error approximation (RMSEA) = 0.089), which reflects the need for tutoring and guidance activities that are infused throughout the entire teaching process in order to preserve children’s well-being.

An Explanatory Model of Problematic Internet Use of Southern Spanish University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932199865
Author(s):  
José-María Romero-Rodríguez ◽  
José-Antonio Marín-Marín ◽  
Francisco-Javier Hinojo-Lucena ◽  
Gerardo Gómez-García
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Cross Sectional

The problematic Internet use (PIU) has become a topic of special relevance since it is a problem that affects the whole world. It has been detected that the population at greatest risk is university students along with adolescents. At the same time, Spain is one of the countries with the highest PIU rate. The purposes of this article were to analyze the presence and degree of Internet addiction among university students and to check the sociodemographic factors that influence the PIU. To this end, 13 hypotheses were put forward and contrasted using a structural equation model. The study adopted a cross-sectional approach by applying the Internet addiction test to a sample of undergraduate students in southern Spain ( n = 1,013). The results indicated a prevalence of PIU among students of almost 12.5% and with a moderate degree of addiction. In turn, the following hypotheses that had a significant effect on the PIU were supported: gender; field of knowledge; living in the parents’ home; Internet daily use for leisure; Internet daily use for academic purposes; number of social networks; sexual orientation; marital status. Finally, the main findings of the study were reviewed, and the main recommendations and implications for mitigating the negative effects of technology and enhancing the positive ones were established.

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