scholarly journals Religious Coping and Life Satisfaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Polish Catholics. The Mediating Effect of Coronavirus Anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 4865
Author(s):  
Paweł Piotr Dobrakowski ◽  
Sebastian Skalski ◽  
Janusz Surzykiewicz ◽  
Jolanta Muszyńska ◽  
Karol Konaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Negative Religious Coping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Religious Coping

Recent data have indicated that people may have experienced fear during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to deepen our understanding of the relationship between religious coping and life satisfaction by analysing the indirect effects of fear of COVID-19. Methods: This study included 365 people (75% women) aged 18–78 years. The procedure consisted of completing questionnaires to measure religious coping, COVID-19 anxiety, satisfaction with life, and satisfaction with social support. Results: Structural equation modelling showed that positive religious coping was related to greater life satisfaction and greater satisfaction with social support during the pandemic. Moreover, fear of COVID-19 mediated the relationship between negative religious coping and life satisfaction and social support satisfaction. Conclusions: The data suggest a need for practitioners to focus on interventions that enhance positive religious coping to improve life satisfaction during the spread of infectious diseases.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF JOB SATISFACTION: DOES IT ACT AS A MODERATOR OR MEDIATOR BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND WORK ENGAGEMENT?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevcan KILIÇ AKINCI
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship

This study extends Social Identity Theory by examining the link between organizational identification (OI) and work engagement (WE) through enhanced job satisfaction (JS) and testing it in a non-US environment, which makes contribution to the literature. The study was conducted on a large sample (527) of Turkish blue and white-collar employees from business units of 15 independent companies from 10 different industry types and data was analyzed with Structural Equation Modelling. The results showed that organizational identification is positively related with work engagement. Job satisfaction did not moderate the relationship between OI and WE, but it mediated 54 % of the effect of OI and thus, confirmed the applicability of Social Identitiy Theory in a Turkish context. Results revealed that a sense of identification may be a precondition for work engagement; but it is the mediating effect of job satisfaction, which enhances this relationship.

City Newcomers’ Adaptation to Urban Life, Personal Well-Being, and Social Support

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 1201-1214
Author(s):  
Tianqiong Xia ◽  
Yifu Wang ◽  
Qiyi Lin
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
The Relationship

We evaluated the level of adaptation of city newcomers (CNs) to urban life in China, and their personal well-being, and explored the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between these variables. We used a 2-stage sampling method to recruit 314 participants who completed the Adaptation to Urban Life Scale, Social Support Scale, and Personal Well-Being Scale. Structural equation modeling was used to test full and partial mediation effects. Findings showed that there was a significant correlation between the extent of CNs’ positive adaptation to urban life and their personal well-being. In addition, social support was beneficial for CNs’ personal well-being, and partially mediated the relationship between CNs’ adaptation to urban life and personal well-being. In addition, the adaptation to urban life dimensions of employment prospects, living conditions, and urban environment predicted CNs’ personal well-being. Implications of the findings are discussed, along with directions for future research.

A Review of Contemporary Research on the Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Social Support: Where Are We Now?

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 44-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Knox Haly
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Support Model

AbstractThe Occupational social support model has been described as producing weak and inconsistent results. There have been assertions that it has lost its popularity as an explanatory construct. However, lack of social support within workplaces has been implicated in the majority of work stress claims and is becoming a focal point of safety prosecutions against Australian employers for failure to provide a psychologically safe workplace. This article presents a review of contemporary (since 1999) cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that measure supervisory or co-worker support as a variable of interest in the published literature. The review examines the theoretical models, as well as general findings associated from over 61 studies. While there is substantial variation in the magnitude of effects, the majority of studies consistently produce positive evidence of the role of social support in offsetting the effects of strain. The review notes several well-constructed longitudinal studies, the increasing popularity of structural equation modelling, and the continued dominance of the Job Demands Control Support Model. The discussion includes consideration of studies where no mitigating effect was found for social support, and concludes that the magnitude of social support effect is determined by the history and context of social support being offered.

Parenting stress and life satisfaction in mothers of children with cerebral palsy: The mediating effect of social support

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongli Wang ◽  
Zhaoming Huang ◽  
Feng Kong
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we investigated the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between parenting stress and life satisfaction in Chinese mothers of children with cerebral palsy ( N = 369). The results showed that family support and friend support, but not significant-other support, had mediating effects on the relationship between parenting stress and life satisfaction. Moreover, the mediating effect of friend support was equal to family support. These results suggest that the focus should be on reducing parenting stress and increasing support from family and friends to help improve life satisfaction in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.

scholarly journals Adolescent Life Satisfaction Explained by Social Support, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorea Azpiazu Izaguirre ◽  
Arantzazu Rodríguez Fernández ◽  
Eider Goñi Palacios
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Subjective Well Being

Adolescence is a stage characterized by many biological and psychosocial changes, all of which may result in a decrease in subjective well-being. It is therefore necessary to identify those factors that contribute to increased life satisfaction, in order to promote positive development among young people. The aim of this study is to examine the dynamics of a set of variables that contribute to life satisfaction. A total of 1,188 adolescents (aged between 12 and 16 years) completed the Perceived Social Support from Family and Friends and Perception of the School Environment Questionnaires, the Trait Meta Mood Scale (TMMS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) for social support, emotion regulation, resilience, and life satisfaction. By applying structural equation modeling (SEM), the results reveal a direct prediction of family support, emotion regulation, and resilience on life satisfaction. Support from friends and emotion regulation was also found to explain resilience, and support from family and teachers was found to predict emotion regulation. In conclusion, emotion regulation and social support were found to indirectly affect life satisfaction among adolescents through resilience. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of Quality of Life in the Relationship between Prison Climate and Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Mohd Norbayusri Baharudin ◽  
Mahadzirah Mohamad ◽  
Fazida Karim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship

This study emphasises the importance of Quality of Life (QoL) as a bridge between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. The respondents are given a self-administered assessment randomly selected from the list of drug-abuse inmates in a Malaysian prison. The Structural Equation Modelling in IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0 is applied to model and calculate the inter-relationships among the constructs in the study. The results show that QoL significantly influences drug abuse inmates' prison climate and life satisfaction and partially mediates the relation between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. QoL is essential to fulfil drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction during imprisonment and achieve a better life in the community after being released from prison. Hence, practical contributions are proposed to the Malaysian Prison Department for designing appropriate policies and strategies to improve prison climate and QoL for achieving drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction since Malaysian life satisfaction has become the government's priority in the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). 

Emotional intelligence and materialism: the mediating effect of subjective well-being

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aušra Rūtelionė ◽  
Beata Šeinauskienė ◽  
Shahrokh Nikou ◽  
Rosita Lekavičienė ◽  
Dalia Antinienė
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the nature of the relationship between emotional intelligence and materialism by exploring how subjective well-being mediates this link. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from surveying 1,000 Lithuanians within random sampling, and structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques using SmartPLS were used to analyze the data. Findings The results show that emotional intelligence not only has a negative indirect effect on materialism but also a positive impact on both dimensions of subjective well-being (satisfaction with life and affect balance). In addition, the findings indicate that both satisfaction with life and affect balance predict a decrease in materialism. Finally, the SEM analyzes show that the path between emotional intelligence and materialism is partially mediated by both satisfaction with life and affect balance. Social implications The results of this study expand the understanding to what extent and how emotional intelligence is able to assist in adjusting materialistic attitudes, which have become more prevalent with the respective growth of consumerism and consumer culture worldwide. In the light of unsustainable consumption patterns threatening the survival of humankind and nature, the opportunities that could reverse this trend are presented for marketers and policy makers. This study gives insight into the potential pathways for diminishing consumer materialism, which is considered detrimental to subjective well-being and mental health. Originality/value The relationship between emotional intelligence and subjective well-being has been well documented, as has the link between materialism and subjective well-being. However, the simultaneous examination of the relationship between emotional intelligence, subjective well-being and materialism is lacking. The current study adds to the understanding of materialism not only by examining the effect of under-researched antecedent such as emotional intelligence but also by explaining the underlying mechanism of subjective well-being by which emotional intelligence connects to materialism.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Support on Life Satisfaction among Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd. Ahamar Khan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to find out the relationship between social support and life satisfaction among adolescents. The sample consisted of N=80 participants. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) developed by Zimet et al. (1988) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLF) prepared by Diener et al. (1985), were used to collect the data. The Simple Linear Regression and Pearson Correlation were used for data analyses. The findings of this study revealed that, there is positive and significant relationship between social support and life satisfaction of adolescents. Further this study indicates that social support influences life satisfaction of adolescents. This study may have its own significance in managing psychological distress and optimizing life satisfaction to adolescents at large.

scholarly journals Religious Coping as a Predictor of Positive Affect and Life Satisfaction during Epidemic Conditions of COVID-19

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Dr. Hina Ayaz Habib ◽  
Shahdaz Hussain ◽  
Dr. Nina Ayaz Habib
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Muslim Country ◽  
Negative Religious Coping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Religious Coping

The present study is conducted to investigate the impact of positive and negative religious coping on life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect during the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Punjab, Pakistan. The hypotheses formulated are 1) Positive religious coping predicts positive effect during epidemic conditions of COVID-19 in residents of Punjab. 2) Positive religious coping has a significant impact on life satisfaction during epidemic conditions of COVID-19 in citizens of Punjab. 3) Negative religious coping predicts negative effects during COVID-19 conditions in citizens of Punjab, Pakistan. The study adopts the observational design and gathers data through demographic sheets, Subjective Well-Being Scale and Brief Religious Coping Scale (RCOPE). The population for the study is the residents of Punjab, Pakistan with data being gathered online. 200 participants were recruited online through convenience sampling. Data was statistically analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Science version 22, and to test the research hypotheses descriptive statistics and Linear Regression Analysis were used. The Linear Regression results indicate that Positive Religious Coping significantly predicts Positive Affect (R2= .239, F = 61.093, p<.00) and life satisfaction (R2= .239, F = 61.093, p<.00) while Negative Religious Coping is significantly correlated with negative affect (R2= .310, F = 87.568, p<.00).  Positive religious coping is positively correlated with life satisfaction and positive affect while negative religious coping is positively correlated with negative affect. These findings can be used to educate people about RC in Pakistan as it is a Muslim country and there is a culture of seeking help through religion in various stressful situations.

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