scholarly journals Exploring Intraindividual Profiles for Home Buildings Based on Architectural Compositional Elements and Psychological Health Factors: A Transdisciplinary Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8308
Author(s):  
Raquel Lara-Moreno ◽  
Ester Lara ◽  
Débora Godoy-Izquierdo
Keyword(s):  
Home Environment ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Effect Change ◽  
Psychosocial Profile ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Compositional Elements ◽  
Individual Profiles

Based on the transactional and salutogenic perspectives, we explored individual profiles that integrate psychosocial factors and compositional elements of the built home environment. Adults with different socio-demographic characteristics completed several self-report measures on psychological factors (personality traits, self-efficacy, mental health, and happiness) and architectural elements constituting the ideal home environment. Adopting an individual-centered perspective, three distinct intra-individual psycho-architectural (person-environment) profiles were found with different compositional preferences and psychosocial characteristics in terms of functioning, health, and well-being: endopathic (characterized by higher levels of psychosocial resources and well-being indicating a highly adapted and successful profile, and architectural preferences corresponding to their identities and experiences—expression through spaces), assimilative (characterized by average levels in all regulatory parameters indicating moderately adaptive individuals, and architectural preferences of spaces created in interactive processes—introjection of spaces), and additive individuals (characterized by a comparatively dysfunctional, poorer psychosocial profile, and architectural preferences in line with provoking a restorative effect—change with spaces). An awareness of the psychosocial features of the users for whom the homes are built can help in designing spaces to inhabit that are adapted to them for an enhancement of their overall well-being. Therefore, a better understanding of the interconnections between psychology and architecture will help in designing healthy spaces.

Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior, Obesity, and Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese Schoolchildren

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Ishii ◽  
Ai Shibata ◽  
Minoru Adachi ◽  
Yoshiyuki Mano ◽  
Koichiro Oka
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Japanese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Background:Sedentary behaviors (SB) are associated with health indicators; however, there are currently very few studies that have examined these associations, especially in conjunction with psychological factors, in children. The current study examined the independent relationship between objectively assessed SB, and indicators of obesity and psychological well-being, among Japanese children.Methods:A total of 967 elementary-school children completed a cross-sectional survey. SB was measured with accelerometers for 7 consecutive days. Psychological well-being data (eg, anxiety and behavior problems) were collected via a self-report questionnaire. To determine the relationship of SB with degree of obesity and psychological well-being, linear regression analyses were conducted to relate the indicators of obesity and psychological well-being on SB, adjusted by gender, grade, percentage of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, duration spent wearing the accelerometer, and degree of obesity.Results:SB was significantly related to behavioral/emotional problems (β = .280, P = .010, R2 = .015). There was a statistically significant relationship between SB and anxiety (β = .206, P = .059, R2 = .007). No significant association with degree of obesity was found.Conclusions:Excess SB relates higher levels of behavioral/emotional problems and anxiety. These results can inspire the development of interventions that promote well-being and enhance psychological health, by focusing on SB in Japanese children.

scholarly journals A Novel Adaptation of the HOME Inventory for Elders: The Importance of the Home Environment Across the Life Course

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Hale ◽  
Truls Østbye ◽  
Bilesha Perera ◽  
Robert Bradley ◽  
Joanna Maselko
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Development Literature ◽  
The Life Course

The context in which dependents, regardless of age, receive care affects their health. This study adapted the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Inventory, originally designed for child development research, to assess the quality of stimulation and support available to elders in their habitual households in Sri Lanka. Whether the adapted domains correlated with indicators of health and well-being in ways consistent with the child development literature was then examined. Through mixed-methods research based on 248 household surveys, four focus groups, and 15 interviews, three domains emerged: Physical Environment, Variety of Stimulation, and Emotional and Verbal Responsiveness. Regression modeling revealed that a higher quality physical home environment correlated with two measures of cognitive function after adjusting for covariates, but no consistent association with two psychological well-being scales. In contrast, higher Variety of Stimulation scores correlated with better cognitive function and lower psychological distress. There was no consistent correlation between Responsiveness and selected health outcomes. Qualitative data indicate that elders are active household contributors who strive to achieve harmonious relations with coresident kin. These findings reveal notable synergies between early and late life efforts to improve cognitive and psychological health, and highlight household considerations for future healthy aging research.

scholarly journals 0320 Psychological Correlates of Morningness/Eveningness in Latinx Pre-Adolescents

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A121-A122
Author(s):  
S T Nguyen-Rodriguez ◽  
O M Buxton
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Depression Symptoms

Abstract Introduction Chronotype refers to a preference for morning hours (morningness) vs. evening hours (eveningness) when individuals tend to feel their best (e.g., higher energy levels). People may be classified at either end of this spectrum or along a continuum between these preferences. Among adolescents, eveningness is positively related to depression and anxiety, whereas morningness is negatively related to depression. However, less is known about the relationship of chronotype and psychological health in pre-teens and Latinx youth. The present study explored associations of morningness/eveningness with anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress among Latinx pre-adolescents in Southern California. Methods A purposive sample of 100 Latinx children, ages 10-12 years old, completed self-report surveys in their homes or a preferred location chosen by the parent. Measures included the Morningness/Eveningness Scale for Children (higher scores indicate morning preference), Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale (higher scores indicate higher anxiety, depression and stress, respectively). Associations were tested with Pearson correlations. Results The sample was 47% male with a mean±SD age of 10.9±0.8 years. Average score for morningness/eveningness was M=30.2±4.4 (range: 18-41), for anxiety symptoms was M=0.7±0.7 (range: 0-2.8), for depression symptoms was M=0.5±0.4 (range: 0-1.9) and for perceived stress was M=15.2±5.8 (range: 2-30). Greater morningness/eveningness scores, indicating more morningness, were associated with lower scores for anxiety symptoms (r=-.41, p<.001), depressive symptoms (r=-.36, p<.001) and perceived stress (r=-.33, p=.001). Conclusion As has been found for adolescents, higher morningness in Latinx pre-teens was related to less frequent anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as lower perceived stress. Youth experience a circadian phase delay during adolescence, shifting their preference toward eveningness, which may exacerbate stressors and negative mental health. Therefore, interventions to promote psychological well-being in pre-adolescents may help prevent worse psychological outcomes in Latinx children as they transition to adolescence. Support This work was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Numbers UL1GM118979, TL4GM118980, and RL5GM118978.

scholarly journals What are the physical and psychological health effects of suicide bereavement on family members? An observational and interview mixed-methods study in Ireland

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e019472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailbhe Spillane ◽  
Karen Matvienko-Sikar ◽  
Celine Larkin ◽  
Paul Corcoran ◽  
Ella Arensman
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesResearch focussing on the impact of suicide bereavement on family members’ physical and psychological health is scarce. The aim of this study was to examine how family members have been physically and psychologically affected following suicide bereavement. A secondary objective of the study was to describe the needs of family members bereaved by suicide.DesignA mixed-methods study was conducted, using qualitative semistructured interviews and additional quantitative self-report measures of depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21).SettingConsecutive suicide cases and next-of-kin were identified by examining coroner’s records in Cork City and County, Ireland from October 2014 to May 2016.ParticipantsEighteen family members bereaved by suicide took part in a qualitative interview. They were recruited from the Suicide Support and Information System: A Case-Control Study (SSIS-ACE), where family members bereaved by suicide (n=33) completed structured measures of their well-being.ResultsQualitative findings indicated three superordinate themes in relation to experiences following suicide bereavement: (1) co-occurrence of grief and health reactions; (2) disparity in supports after suicide and (3) reconstructing life after deceased’s suicide. Initial feelings of guilt, blame, shame and anger often manifested in enduring physical, psychological and psychosomatic difficulties. Support needs were diverse and were often related to the availability or absence of informal support by family or friends. Quantitative results indicated that the proportion of respondents above the DASS-21 cut-offs respectively were 24% for depression, 18% for anxiety and 27% for stress.ConclusionsHealthcare professionals’ awareness of the adverse physical and psychosomatic health difficulties experienced by family members bereaved by suicide is essential. Proactively facilitating support for this group could help to reduce the negative health sequelae. The effects of suicide bereavement are wide-ranging, including high levels of stress, depression, anxiety and physical health difficulties.

The Interaction of Religion and Health

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B. Yaden ◽  
Andrew B. Newberg
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Religion And Health ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Brain

Religion and spirituality are an important part of many patients’ lives and influence healthcare and healthcare-related decisions. Measuring religious and spiritual beliefs is difficult and relies mostly on self report. As concepts, religion and spirituality overlap but also are distinct concepts. Religions often have specific rules or guidelines regarding sexual behavior, diet, drugs, and alcohol. These in turn may also affect psychological health and well-being. Religiousness has generally correlated with improved overall physical and mental health outcomes. Furthermore, religion and spirituality are sources of support and coping for many people. But religiousness can sometimes have negative influences such as in the case of cults or terrorism. Specific spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and yoga can have a direct effect on the brain and body. This chapter reviews the current understanding of how religious and spiritual beliefs and practices affect the brain and overall psychological health.

Well being and psychiatric status of parents of children with Mental Retardation in Pakistan

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 278-278
Author(s):  
I.A. Dogar ◽  
M.W. Azeem ◽  
I. Haider ◽  
M. Wudarsky ◽  
A. Asmat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionStudies have shown an association between parental distress and caretaking of children with cognitive delays. There is little data in developing countries, such as Pakistan, concerning the impact of raising children with Mental Retardation, upon the quality of parent functioning and risk for psychopathology.ObjectiveTo assess the level of distress and risk for psychopathology among parents of children with Mental Retardation (MR).MethodsThis was prospective study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Participants were 200 parents (100 fathers/100 mothers) of 100 children with the diagnosis of MR. Parents were administered Self Report Questionnaire 20 (SRQ 20) and the Quality of Life BREF (QOL BREF).ResultsMean age for mothers was 40.2 years while fathers was 42.9 years. The mean age of children was 10.5 years (30% females/70% males) with 25% mild MR, 42% moderate MR, 20% severe MR and 13% profound MR. On SRQ 20, 25% mothers and 43% fathers scored above the cut off indicating possible psychiatric disorder. Mean QOL domain scores were for mothers (M) and fathers (F): M 13.2/ F 13.9 for physical health; M13.1 / F 13.7 for psychological health; M 13.9 / F 13.9 for social relationships, M 13.4 / F 14.8 for environment.ConclusionsParents of children with MR are at higher risk for psychopathology, needing mental health assessment.Fathers scores on the SRQ reflect more distress and psychiatric symptoms than mothers SRQ scores.Limitations include lack of comparison group and small sample size.

scholarly journals Empathy Adds Incrementally to the Association of Self-Efficacy and Optimism with Psychological Health in Healthcare Volunteers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Dionigi ◽  
Giulia Casu ◽  
Paola Gremigni
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Community Health Volunteers ◽  
Healthcare Volunteers

Optimism and self-efficacy have been associated with psychological health. Empathy has also been found to promote positive functioning and to have a unique role in community health volunteering. This study investigated whether self-efficacy and optimism were associated with psychological and subjective well-being in a group of healthcare volunteers and whether empathy added incrementally to these associations. A sample of 160 Italian clown doctors volunteering in various hospitals completed self-report measures of self-efficacy, optimism, empathy, psychological well-being, and subjective well-being. Results indicated that self-efficacy and optimism were associated with both outcomes and that aspects of empathy, such as others’ perspective-taking and personal distress for others’ difficulties, incrementally added to these associations, although with opposite effects. The present study adds to previous research on the role of self-efficacy, optimism, and empathy for community health volunteers’ psychological health and offers suggestions regarding the training of this type of volunteer.

The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 759-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Z. MacDonald ◽  
Anna Olsen
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Attentional Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Dispositional Mindfulness ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
The Relationship

Mindfulness has been robustly associated with psychological health, predicting greater well-being, and lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress across samples. Attentional control is the ability to voluntarily shift, focus, and train one’s attention and has also been linked with better psychological functioning. Less well-understood, however, are which domains of mindfulness may be associated with particular aspects of mental health, including anxiety, and whether attentional control may help to explain the relationship between specific facets of mindfulness and anxiety. This study examined self-reported shifting and focusing attentional control as mediators of the relationships between five domains of dispositional mindfulness (i.e., observing, describing, acting with awareness, nonjudging, and nonreacting) and symptoms of anxiety. Two hundred and eighty-six college students completed self-report questionnaires measuring dispositional mindfulness, attentional control, and symptoms of anxiety. Using mediation analyses, findings revealed an indirect effect of two facets of mindfulness on anxiety through focusing attentional control after controlling for shifting attentional control. These findings suggest that specific mindfulness skills are related to better attentional control skills, and that focusing attentional control may then protect against anxiety symptoms in college students. These results have critical implications for college students, who are experiencing anxiety and stress at increasing levels.

scholarly journals Associations of Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Empathy with Psychological Health in Healthcare Volunteers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 6001
Author(s):  
Alberto Dionigi ◽  
Giulia Casu ◽  
Paola Gremigni
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Community Health Volunteers ◽  
Healthcare Volunteers

Optimism and self-efficacy have been associated with psychological health. Empathy has also been found to have a unique role in community health volunteering and promote positive functioning. This study investigated whether self-efficacy and optimism were associated with psychological health in terms of psychological and subjective well-being in healthcare volunteers. It also investigated whether empathy added to the explanation of psychological health, over and above that accounted for by self-efficacy and optimism. A convenience sample of 160 Italian clown doctors volunteering in various hospitals completed self-report measures of self-efficacy, optimism, empathy, psychological well-being, and subjective well-being. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy and optimism were associated with both outcomes and that aspects of empathy, such as others’ perspective taking and personal distress for others’ difficulties, added to the explanation of psychological health with opposite effects. The present study adds to previous research on the role of self-efficacy, optimism, and empathy for community health volunteers’ psychological health. It also offers suggestions regarding the training for this type of volunteer.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AS PREDICTORS OF SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (32) ◽  
pp. 139-148
Author(s):  
Suh Jin Foo ◽  
Kah Wah Lo ◽  
Wirawahida Kamarul Zaman ◽  
Sanggari Krishnan ◽  
Komathi Lokithasan
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
World Population ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The World

Suicide behavior is one of a worrisome issue not only in Malaysia but all over the world. The World Population Review and Statista in 2019 reported suicide case in Malaysia was 5.5 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2016 and showed an increasing pattern for the past three years(WHO,2018) revealed that most of the suicide cases lead to mortality came from the age of 15 to 29 years old. The current study aims to explore the suicidal ideation issue of emerging adults between the age of 18 to 25 years old. During this period, they may face many challenges such as searching for self-identity, instabilities of life, and sudden loss of life direction due to no or few obligation and commitment to others, which may have an impact towards their psychological health (Eccles, Templeton, Barber, & Stone, 2003). Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify the relationship between psychological well-being and spiritual intelligence and suicidal ideation among emerging adults in Malaysia. A total of 304 samples were recruited, but only 271 samples had completed the questionnaires, which was collected through the online and paper-and-pencil method. The Scale of Suicidal Ideation (SSI), Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale-42 items, and Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory-24 items were used to measure all variables in this study. Data collected was calculated using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 25.0. Results of the Pearson correlation showed that there was a significant negative correlation between psychological well-being and suicidal ideation while a significant positive correlation between spiritual intelligence and suicidal ideation. Results of multiple linear regression found out psychological well-being, and spiritual intelligence statistically predicted suicidal ideation. Spiritual intelligence is the best predictor of suicidal ideation. Implications and limitations of this study were discussed, and recommendations for future studies were made.

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