Anger Suppression and Rumination Sequentially Mediates the Effect of Emotional Labor in Korean Nurses

The degree of emotional labor in nurses has been associated with negative physical and psychological health indices. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional labor and depressive and anxiety symptoms in nurses. Specifically, the study addressed the question of whether anger suppression and anger rumination sequentially mediated the relationship. A total of 99 nurses was recruited from a university hospital in Korea. The questionnaires included instruments assessing emotional labor, anger suppression, anger rumination, as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms. Consistent with our hypothesis, there was a significant indirect effect of anger suppression and anger rumination on the relationship between emotional labor and depressive symptoms, as well as on the relationship between emotional labor and anxiety symptoms. The nurses’ degree of emotional labor, anger suppression, and anger rumination was associated with psychological adjustment. Thus, the impact of nurses’ negative affect needs to be adequately addressed, as inadequate resolution of anger may increase their vulnerability to experience depressive and anxiety symptoms. These findings may contribute to developing a strategy for enhancing nurses’ psychological health.

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Exercise-Induced Biological and Psychological Changes in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Review of Recent Evidence

ISRN Physiology ◽

10.1155/2014/964627 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Petros C. Dinas ◽

Aleksandra S. Markati ◽

Andres E. Carrillo

Keyword(s):

Psychological Health ◽

Global Scale ◽

Endocrine Function ◽

World Health ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Health Indices ◽

Physical And Psychological Health ◽

Exercise Induced ◽

Health Organization ◽

The Impact

On a global scale, the most recent evidence indicates that over 400 million adults are obese while ~20 million children and 1.6 billion adults are overweight. The World Health Organization reveals that, by the year 2015, ~2.3 billion adults will be overweight and more than 700 million will be obese. In this review paper we summarized the current evidence to elucidate the impact of exercise training on biological and psychological health indices in overweight and obese individuals. Endocrine function indices that are discussed herein include leptin, adiponectin, growth hormone, and ghrelin levels. Psychological factors include anxiety and depression, body image, and motivation for exercise. Overall, exercise promotes physical and psychological health in overweight and obese individuals particularly because exercise-induced adaptations occur across a multitude of systems within the active human. The impact of exercise on specific biological and psychological health indices contributes to overall health in overweight and obese individuals.

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Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Physical and Psychological Health: Lifestyle as a Mediator

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16020281 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 281 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Jian Wang ◽

Liuna Geng

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Longitudinal Design ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Health Lifestyle ◽

Physical And Psychological Health ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Health is correlated to people’s socioeconomic status (SES) and lifestyle. This study examined the impact of SES on respondents’ physical and psychological health. Moreover, we explored the potential mediating effect of lifestyle on the relationship between SES and health. The participants were 986 respondents from the 2015 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationship between the variables. The results indicated that SES had a significant impact on people’s physical health, but the impact of SES on psychological health was not significant. Lifestyle had significant positive effects on both physical and psychological health. In addition, lifestyle mediated the relationship between SES and health. This research is helpful in gaining a better understanding of the relationship and mediating mechanism between SES, lifestyle, and health. It is recommended that research with longitudinal design and comprehensive indicators be undertaken in the future.

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Effects of Aging on Musical Performance in Professional Orchestral Musicians

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2018.1007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 39-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dianna T Kenny ◽

Tim Driscoll ◽

Bronwen J Ackermann

Keyword(s):

Psychological Health ◽

Work Performance ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Age Groups ◽

Musical Instrument ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Age Related ◽

Physical And Psychological Health ◽

Orchestral Musicians ◽

The Impact

BACKGROUND: The physical and psychological demands of playing a musical instrument are likely to be affected by age-related decline in function, including physical, cognitive, psychological, and organ-related changes. However, the complex neurophysiological demands of playing a musical instrument may delay many normal aging-related changes. AIM: This study compared professional classical musicians of different ages, using a range of physical and psychological measures, to discover how increasing age might affect work performance and to identify possible risk and protective factors for physical and psychological health as the musicians age. SUBJECTS: 377 professional orchestral musicians from eight Australian orchestras (70% response rate), ages 18 to 68 yrs (mean 42.1). Multiple standardized physical and psychological tools were used to evaluate the impact of age on a range of physical and mental health variables. RESULTS: Age was not statistically associated with frequency or severity of performance-related musculoskeletal disorders, ratings of perceived exertion, QuickDASH scores, use of beta-blockers, workplace satisfaction, and most psychological tests. Differences were observed on SPIN (social anxiety) scores, with lowest scores in the oldest age group (10.66 in 55+ yrs vs 17.83 in 18-30 yrs, p=0.016). Older musicians had higher BMIs and fewer practice sessions per day than younger musicians and also were more likely to consume alcohol on 5+ days/wk (44% vs 9%, p=0.003). CONCLUSION: Advancing age does not appear to exert undue negative impacts on physical and psychological health or performance capacity of professional orchestral musicians. However, dwindling numbers in the older age groups may suggest a "survivor" effect, whereby those who develop significant age-related decrements may cease professional performance at earlier ages. Longitudinal studies on the professional trajectories of professional orchestral musicians are needed to explore this question further.

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O Abuso de Álcool na Gestação e a Saúde Física e Psicológica do Bebê: Um Olhar Psicanalítico

REVISTA PLURI ◽

10.26843/rpv122019p241-244 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 241

Author(s):

Veridiana Canezin Guimarães ◽

Regiane Ribeiro ◽

Tuanne Sousa ◽

Audinéia Pereira

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Alcohol Abuse ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Psychological Consequences ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Excessive Consumption ◽

Physical And Psychological Health ◽

The Relationship

O presente estudo tem como objetivo pesquisar o consumo excessivo de álcool pelas gestantes e o comportamento dos bebês recém-nascidos, abordando consequências fisiológicas e psicológicas, visando também o tratamento e a prevenção. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho bibliográfico, que investigou a relação entre o consumo de álcool pelas gestantes e a saúde física e psicológica dos bebês, tendo como referência teórica estudos psicanalíticos da relação mãe-bebê.Palavras-Chave: Abuso de álcool. Gravidez. PsicanáliseAbstractThe present study aims to investigate the excessive consumption of alcohol by pregnant women and the behavior of newborn babies, addressing physiological and psychological consequences, as well as treatment and prevention. This is a bibliographical research that will investigate the relationship between alcohol consumption by pregnant women and the physical and psychological health of the babies, having as theoretical reference psychoanalytic studies of the mother-baby relationship.Keywords: Alcohol abuse. Pregnancy. Psychoanalysis.

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The Impacts of Propensity to Worry and Fear of COVID-19 on Mental Health of University Students

International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies ◽

10.52380/ijpes.2021.8.4.591 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 57-66

Author(s):

Hacer BELEN

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

University Students ◽

Emotional Stability ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Health Issues ◽

Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽

Penn State ◽

State Worry ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Epidemics and pandemics are difficult periods for the affected community, specifically in the proliferation of mental health issues. In such adverse times, factors of psychological vulnerability such as propensity to worry and low emotional stability might have a detrimental effect on the mental health of the individuals. To investigate the impact of such factors on mental health, this study examined the impacts of propensity to worry and fear of COVID-19 on anxiety depending on the individuals’ levels of emotional stability. As a means of such investigation, this study was conducted based on quantitative data, and the research sample was selected using a convenient sampling method. Participants included 304 university students (71.6% were women and 28.4% were men; MAge = 22.37 ± 3.04) and responded to the Penn State Worry Questionnaire, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Symptom Checklist-90 Revised, and 10-Item Personality Inventory. The moderated mediation analysis using PROCESS macro (Model 14) was performed to examine the study hypotheses. Results revealed that propensity to worry was associated with anxiety symptoms. Fear of COVID-19 mediated this link and emotional stability moderated the relationship between propensity to worry and anxiety. The findings showed that trait worry, trait emotional stability, and fear of COVID-19 are determinants of anxiety symptoms, suggesting that such factors are important in understanding these issues.

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Mediating Effect of Chronic Illnesses in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/10105395211047868 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 101053952110478

Author(s):

Won Sun Chen ◽

Ching Sin Siau ◽

Suzanna Awang Bono ◽

Wah Yun Low

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Economic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chronic Illnesses ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaccine Acceptance ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health is an emerging problem globally. This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of chronic illnesses in the relationship between psychological health and the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, prior to the national vaccine rollout in Malaysia. An online cross-sectional study was conducted in Malaysia between December 10, 2020, and February 9, 2021. In addition to the descriptive analyses, a mediation analysis was performed to examine the mediating effect of chronic illnesses in the relationship between psychological distress and the willingness to accept the vaccine. A total of 1738 participants completed the survey. The psychological distress levels were found to be significantly different across demographic factors such as age, gender, and social economic status. This study demonstrated a partial mediating effect of chronic illnesses in the relationship between psychological distress and vaccine acceptance.

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The Negative Effects of Using Smart Devices on the Physical and Psychological Health of Palestinian Children aged (13-16) years from their Perspective

مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث ◽

10.53671/ptukrj.v8i3.110 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 01-19

Author(s):

Nuha Iter

Keyword(s):

Psychological Health ◽

Smart Devices ◽

Smart Device ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Physical And Psychological Health ◽

Palestinian Children ◽

Open Question ◽

High Degree ◽

The Relationship ◽

Descriptive Method

The study aimed to explore the negative effects of using smart devices on the physical and psychological health of children aged (13-16) years from their perspective. The study was applied to a random sample of children aged (13-16), consisting of (102) male and female students. The descriptive method was used to answer the study questions, and a questionnaire was developed to collect data, which contains (3) sections, first section asked about the most used and preferred devices by children aged (13-16) years, and the number of hours the child used the smart device, the second one asked about the negative effects of using the smart devices on the physical and psychological health of children aged (13-16) years from their perspective, and the third section is an open question to know other negative effects of using the smart devices on the physical and psychological health of children aged (13-16) years. The study achieved a set of results, such as the smartphones are the most used and preferred devices by children aged (13-16) years, where (57%) of the study sample preferred to use, and there is (86.3%) of children aged (13-16) use these devices at average from 4 up to 6 hours daily. The responders highly agreed upon the negative effects of the use of smart devices on the physical health with average (4.2); which is a high degree, also the responders highly agreed upon the negative effects of the use of smart devices on the physiological health with average is (3.73) which is also high, added there are other effects caused by the use of smart devices for long hours on children aged (13-16); the low rate of family discussions, and causes the low writing skills for child. Depending on the results of the study, the researcher recommends that: researchers should conduct a correlative study to know the relationship between the effects and the number of hours of daily use of devices; families should rationalize the use of smart devices.

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