scholarly journals Mental Recovery and Running-Related Injuries in Recreational Runners: The Moderating Role of Passion for Running

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1044
Author(s):  
Jan de Jonge ◽  
Yannick Balk ◽  
Toon Taris
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Recreational Runners ◽  
Moderating Role

This pilot study investigates the moderating role of passion for running in the relation between mental recovery from running and running-related injuries (RRIs). We predict that the relation between recovery and injuries is dependent on the level of passion. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 246 Dutch recreational runners. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the negative association between mental recovery after running and RRIs is moderated (i.e., strengthened) by harmonious passion. Put differently, runners who are able to mentally recover well after running were less likely to report RRIs in the case of harmonious passion. Additionally, findings demonstrated that obsessively passionate runners were more likely to report RRIs. Passionate runners may benefit from education programs to help them integrate running more harmoniously with other aspects of life, and to prevent injuries. In addition, they should be educated about the crucial role of appropriate mental recovery from running. Considering mental aspects in running such as mental recovery from running and passion for running seems to be worthwhile to gain a better understanding of the incidence and/or prevalence of RRIs. Future (quasi-experimental) studies should investigate the issues raised here more profoundly.

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

Sleep Reactivity and Psychological Health in Normal Sleepers: the moderating role of stress

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason G. Ellis ◽  
Sarah Allen ◽  
Michael Perlis ◽  
Michael Grandner ◽  
Maria Gardani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Public Health Campaign ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Cognitions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The aim of the present study was to determine whether normal sleepers with vulnerability to insomnia, via high sleep reactivity, demonstrate more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours and poorer psychological health compared to those who are not vulnerable. Further, the influence of stress on the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was also examined. A cross-sectional survey of 737 young adult ‘normal’ sleepers from the general population was undertaken. Results indicated normal sleepers vulnerable to insomnia demonstrated more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours as well as poorer psychological health compared to those not vulnerable. Furthermore, the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was moderated by perceived stress over the previous month and life events over the previous year. Therefore, identifying and supporting those who are vulnerable to insomnia may be a fruitful avenue for preventative public health campaign to mitigate both insomnia and poor psychological health.

scholarly journals Examining Serendipitous Encounters and Self-Determination in Twitter-Enabled Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Henri Pirkkalainen ◽  
Ekaterina Olshannikova ◽  
Thomas Olsson ◽  
Jukka Huhtamäki
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Needs Satisfaction ◽  
New Information ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
Empirical Context

Serendipity refers to unexpected encounters with ideas or insights and their intentional application to achieve favorable outcomes. Despite extensive prior studies, the concept lacks theoretical logic and empirical validation regarding the role of an intentional act in the relationship between serendipitous encounters and their favorable outcomes. Drawing from self-determination theory, we develop a model that highlights the role of needs satisfaction in explaining this relationship. Positioning the empirical context to fortunate discoveries of information and social connections in professional use of Twitter, we validate the model by a cross-sectional survey study of 473 users. The model builds on the observation that individuals’ serendipitous encounters are associated with Twitter-enabled innovation, that is, a contextualized form of task innovation. The study findings support the research model revealing that serendipitous encounters are positively associated with needs satisfaction and that needs satisfaction is positively associated with Twitter-enabled innovation. In other words, fortunate discoveries of new information and contacts increase Twitter users’ intent to utilize the platform in new ways to accomplish work when the three key psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Azadirachta indica (neem tree) on prevention and treatment of clinical human malaria: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
Erasto Vitus Mbugi ◽  
Alfred Said Sife ◽  
Mboni Ruzegea ◽  
Grace Emmanuel Peter Msoffe ◽  
Bestina Daniel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Neem Tree ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prophylactic Agent ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Parasitic Effects

Introduction: Neem tree parts such as leaves, stem barks, and roots are known to have some medicinal values in both humans and animals. However, the evidence is scattered and vary with populations and regions. This systematic review sought to explore the effectiveness of neem as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent against malaria. Methodology: The systematic review examined the effectiveness of neem using the pre-registered review protocol and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. The Population Intervention Comparator Outcome (PICO) question was: “What is the effectiveness of neem (Azadirachta indica) when used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for malaria infection?” It included all cross-sectional survey studies, qualitative studies, case-control studies, randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and cohort studies with or without comparison groups. Studies that had both children and adult patients who were diagnosed with malaria were included in the survey. Malaria patients using traditional medications other than neem as well as those who did not use neem were excluded from this study. The search for articles, screening, and synthesis were conducted using the Rayyan software. Results: Out of the total 1089 articles retrieved, only 3 fitted the inclusion criteria, 1 article could not be retrieved. A narrative synthesis was therefore done on 2 final research articles that were retrievable. The pooled evidence shows that Azadirachta indica is effective against malaria. The medicinal effects are more on symptoms and curbing development to clinical disease than ant parasitic effects. Conclusion: Neem is potential traditional medicine for malaria symptoms’ treatment, but evidence on ant parasitic effects is still not conclusive. The study recommends further primary studies to enhance the power of results to further recommend this plant for the prevention of or treatment of malaria symptoms.

scholarly journals Mentors of preservice teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Lejonberg ◽  
Eyvind Elstad ◽  
Lise Vikan Sandvik ◽  
Trond Solhaug ◽  
Knut-Andreas Christophersen
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Mentor Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how different styles of mentoring in teacher education relate to mentor characteristics. Pre-service teachers often want practical advice. However, in Norway, school mentors have traditionally been encouraged to promote reflection rather than offering advice. This study seeks to explore the relationship between mentors’ support for reflection based and clear mentoring (a relatively direct approach to mentoring) and mentors’ self-efficacy and effort. Design/methodology/approach Using structural equation modelling of cross-sectional survey data (from 272 school mentors), the researchers in this study tested empirical interrelations between reflection-based mentoring, clear mentoring, mentor efficacy and effort. Clear mentoring was a reasonably consistent construct, while refection-based mentoring was a more elusive concept. Findings Effort was associated with support for reflection, while self-efficacy was moderately related to clear mentoring and reflection-based mentoring. The results illustrate that reflection-based methods are demanding for mentors. If direct approaches are more effective, additional evidence would be required to support mentor training that heavily emphasises reflection. Research limitations/implications Longitudinal and quasi-experimental studies are needed to support inferences about causality. Variable omission may have influenced the models. More research is needed to better understand the concept of reflection-based mentoring. Originality/value This paper contributes to the mentoring field by examining mentors’ preference for reflection based and clear mentoring and how such preferences are related to self-efficacy and effort. It also contributes to general and theoretical discussions about the relationships between beliefs about mentoring and mentor characteristics.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE MODERATING ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN JOB SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTION RELATIONSHIP OF BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS: EVIDENCE FROM NORTHERN GHANA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 488-501
Author(s):  
Abdul Kahar Abukari ◽  
Ibrahim Alhassan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Moderating Role

The emphasis on the Educational Qualifications (EQ) of employees, the demand for skilled labour and the professionalization of the occupational structure of teachers in general, have created a dilemma for employers and school authorities in retaining their competent and experienced staff and meeting their job needs on one hand, and increasing pressure to release them for higher edu-cational experience on the other. This paper examines the moderating role of teachers’ EQ in their Job Satisfaction (JS) and Turnover Intention (ToI) relationship in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana. The proposed model was evaluated based on valid data from 116 teachers obtained from a cross-sectional survey. To confirm whether EQ will moderate the JS and ToI relationship, a process macro (Hayes, 2018 v. 3.4) was run with mean cantering and 5000 bootstrapping. Regression Analysis was employed to determine the relationships proposed in the study. The results show a significant but inverse relationship between JS and ToI of teachers in the Metropolis. However, the EQ moderator function in JS and the ToI relationship was not support-ed. It was also found that the Teachers’ EQ had no significant effect on their ToI in the Metropolis. Empirically, the study extends our understanding of the constructs discussed. The paper also dis-cusses some managerial implications, and because there were some contextual limitations, direc-tions are also provided for future studies.

The Attitude of Polish Women Planning Pregnancy and Having Children Towards the Prevention Methods of Vertical Infections: a Cross-sectional Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Bieńkowski ◽  
Monika Karolina Kowalczyk ◽  
Agata Alina Golik ◽  
Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik ◽  
Paweł Bartnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Educational Role ◽  
Prevention Methods

Abstract BackgroundInfectious agents can cause serious fetopathy. Some of them can be avoided by implementing appropriate prevention methods while planning pregnancy.MethodsA cross-sectional survey study was performed. The questionnaire investigated attitudes towards the prevention methods of vertical infections. Opinions about anti-vaccine movements and “chicken-pox party” were also checked.ResultsThe study group consisted of 2402 women, age range was 16-54 years (median: 31 years). Most women were from cities > 100,000 inhabitants (49.7%, 1194/2402) and with higher education (71.9%, 1726/2402). Positive attitude towards vaccinations was more common among younger, nulliparous women from big cities (p=0.02, p=0.04 and p=0.01, respectively). 2068/2402 (86.1%) of them have not been vaccinated before pregnancy and 1931/2402 (80.4%) of women have not been vaccinated during pregnancy. 1545/2402 (64.3%) of women considered vaccination safe, and effective (1904/2402, 79.3%) against infectious diseases. Regarding the so-called chickenpox party as many n=296/2402 (12.3%) have no opinion on this matter.ConclusionsMost women in Poland have a positive attitude towards vaccination, they consider vaccines safe and effective against infectious diseases. A significant proportion of women have not been vaccinated, the role of physician leading the patient to be vaccinated is crucial. About 12% of women are the undecided fraction, and the educational role of physicians is essential to convince them of the importance of vaccination.

scholarly journals Feeling Vital or Fatigued? Relations with Demands and Resources in a University Context

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan de Jonge ◽  
Maria C.W. Peeters ◽  
Toon W. Taris
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cognitive Resources ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cognitive Demands ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strain Compensation

This study examines whether specific (matching) combinations of demands and resources exist in the prediction of both positive and negative outcomes (i.e., vitality and fatigue) in a university context. In addition, we test the Demand-Induced Strain Compensation (DISC) Model’s key principles in this context to study its relevance, validity, and generalizability. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 397 employees and 497 students at a Dutch university. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses among both employees and students showed matching combinations of demands and resources in the prediction of vitality and fatigue. Specifically, an increase in cognitive demands was particularly associated with more student cognitive vitality when cognitive resources were high. Furthermore, results showed that an increase in cognitive demands was related to less cognitive fatigue in both employees and students when cognitive resources were high. Findings partly confirm our hypotheses in showing the important role of matching resources in the relation between demands and vitality and fatigue in university staff and students. Our study reveals that a sustainable work environment is about maintaining a healthy balance between sufficient, matching resources and demands at work or study.

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