scholarly journals Associations between schoolchildren’s educational load and health, and the day’s routine

Medicina ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Sketerskienė ◽  
Genė Šurkienė ◽  
Kęstutis Žagminas
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Curriculum Material ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
High Educational

Objective. To estimate the associations between educational load and health, and elements of day’s routine among Lithuanian schoolchildren, attending classes of first stage of basic education curriculum. Material and methods. During 14–28 November, 2005, the study was performed in 108 secondary schools, providing basic secondary education in Lithuanian language. A total of 3744 schoolchildren and 1601 parents filled in an original, specially designed questionnaire. Results. More than two-thirds of the schoolchildren (69.2%) estimated their health as very good or good, and 19.2% indicated that they were not ill during the last year. Schoolchildren who reported educational load to be too high estimated their health worse (P<0.001), were ill more frequently (P<0.001), and due health disorders had to limit their regular activities. Educational load had an impact on schoolchildren’s well-being and relationships with parents. Elements of day’s routine depended on gender, grade, and place of residence. Less than one-third (32.8%) of schoolchildren reported 9–10-hour night’s sleep, 33.8% – spending 3 hours outdoors on workdays. Passive activities dominate during schoolchildren’s leisure time. More than half of schoolchildren (60.3%) spend 2–3 hours watching television, 30.7% – 2 or more hours working with computer on workdays. Conclusions. Too high educational load have a negative impact on schoolchildren’s health and well-being, relationships with parents. Schoolchildren with an adequate educational load follow recommendations of the day’s routine more frequently.

scholarly journals After the bell: adolescents’ organised leisure-time activities and well-being in the context of social and socioeconomic inequalities

2021 ◽  
pp. jech-2020-215319
Author(s):  
Petr Badura ◽  
Zdenek Hamrik ◽  
Maxim Dierckens ◽  
Inese Gobiņa ◽  
Marta Malinowska-Cieślik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Total N ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Nuclear Families ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Health And Well Being

BackgroundPrevious research has linked adolescents’ participation in organised leisure-time activities (OLTAs) to better health and well-being. It remains unclear whether these associations can be observed consistently across social and socioeconomic strata and countries.MethodsThe present study used nine nationally representative samples of adolescents aged 11, 13 and 15 years (total n=55 429) from the 2017/2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey from Europe and Canada. Regression models with mixed effects to account for nested nature of data were applied to estimate: (1) the associations of social and socioeconomic factors with OLTA participation; (2) strengths of the associations between breadth and pattern of OLTA participation with health and well-being indicators, after adjustment for the social and socioeconomic factors.ResultsRates of OLTA participation varied by age, sex and country of adolescents. Participants from lower socioeconomic classes and non-nuclear families were less likely to participate in OLTAs across each of the nine countries. Moreover, breadth of OLTA participation was associated with higher well-being independent of socioeconomic status or family structure. All of the participation patterns were associated with higher life satisfaction, but sports (either alone or in combination with a non-sport OLTA) were also associated with fewer psychological complaints and excellent self-rated health.ConclusionAdolescents’ engagement in OLTAs was associated with adolescents’ subjective well-being regardless of country, age, sex and variance in social and socioeconomic factors. Policies aimed at increasing adolescents’ subjective well-being and OLTA participation should focus on adolescents from low socioeconomic classes and non-nuclear families.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Well-being of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Rapid Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233372142110201
Author(s):  
M. Courtney Hughes ◽  
Yujun Liu ◽  
Abby Baumbach
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Psychosocial Resilience ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background: In December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19, raised worldwide concern. Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively influenced health and wellness across the globe and caused nearly three million deaths. This study focuses on informal caregivers of people with dementia, a disease that affects about 50 million older adults worldwide and requires much caregiving support. Objective: Examine the current literature on the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of informal caregivers for people with dementia. Method: This rapid review was conducted across five electronic databases for quantitative and qualitative articles published through March 15, 2021. Results: The 10 studies included in this review reported quantitative descriptive data from across the globe; however, no studies existed from the U.S. or East Asia countries. All of the studies examined the psychological rather than physical impact of COVID-19 and highlighted risk and protective factors in the areas of psychosocial (resilience, neuropsychiatric, and social isolation), sociodemographic (gender and education), and environmental (home confinement, living arrangement, and dementia stage). Conclusion: COVID-19 has had a considerable negative impact on the psychological well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia, namely causing more depression and anxiety than pre-pandemic.

scholarly journals Let’s Focus on Solutions to Entrepreneurial Ill-Being! Recovery Interventions to Enhance Entrepreneurial Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 104225872110064
Author(s):  
Amanda Jasmine Williamson ◽  
J. Jeffrey Gish ◽  
Ute Stephan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Natural Recovery ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Scholarly Inquiry

Entrepreneurship is uniquely stressful. Entrepreneurs often cannot avoid entrepreneurial stressors (e.g., uncertainty, workload, resource constraints) and these stressors can deter natural recovery activities (e.g., detachment and sleep). Yet, entrepreneurs may be able to lessen the negative impact of stress on their well-being, health, and productivity by engaging in recovery. In this editorial, we outline how scholars can employ recovery interventions to ameliorate some of entrepreneurship’s ill effects and support entrepreneurs’ health, well-being, and productivity. We aim to move the focus of scholarly inquiry from documenting the health and well-being challenges of entrepreneurs, toward identifying and implementing solutions to support entrepreneurs.

Health Needs of Homeless Children and Families

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 789-791
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Homeless Children ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Pervasive Health ◽  
Health And Well Being

The intent of this statement is to substantiate the existence of homelessness in virtually every community, illustrate the pervasive health and psychosocial problems facing the growing population of children who are homeless, and encourage practitioners to include homeless children in their health care delivery practices, social services, and advocacy efforts. The recommendations will guide practitioners in taking actions to diminish the severe negative impact that living in temporary shelters has on the health and well-being of developing children. In this statement the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms its stance that homeless children need permanent dwellings in order to thrive.

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards Functional Foods Scale: Psychometric Proprieties and Adaptation for Use Among Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Leandro Oliveira ◽  
Rui Poínhos ◽  
Francisco Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Young People ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

Introduction: Functional foods are those that promote health and well-being and/or decrease the risk of certain chronic diseases. It is known that young people’ knowledge about functional foods is low. The aim of this study is to assess the psychometric proprieties of the “Attitudes towards Functional Foods Scale” in a sample of adolescents and, based on that analysis, adapting the scale for its use among this population group.Material and Methods: After a pre-test, the scale was applied to 340 students attending the 3rd cycle of basic education in Terceira island (Azores, Portugal), whose ages ranged between 11 and 19 years (mean = 14.0, standard deviation = 1.2). We analyzed the scale’s internal consistency and construct validity.Results: The study of the psychometric proprieties led to the exclusion of one item. Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.876) showed a good internal consistency of the scale, and factor analysis revealed that, as the original (adults) version, it presents an unifactorial structure.Discussion: The scale showed to be an instrument easy and quick to apply among adolescents. We emphasize that its application should be preceded by the clarification on the concept of functional foods in order to ensure the adequacy of the answers.Conclusion: This study has demonstrated the adequacy of the Attitudes Towards Functional Foods Scale to assess Portuguese adolescents’ perception regarding functional foods, highlighting the need of using its adapted version.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Is Associated With Sleep Quality: Results of the ESSE-RF Epidemiological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Dubinina ◽  
Lyudmila S. Korostovtseva ◽  
Oxana Rotar ◽  
Valeria Amelina ◽  
Maria Boyarinova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Load ◽  
Falling Asleep

Background and hypothesisPhysical activity (PA) is an important behavioral factor associated with the quality of life and healthy longevity. We hypothesize that extremely low and extremely high levels of daily PA (including occupational PA) may have a negative impact on sleep quality and psychological well-being.ObjectiveThe aim of the study is to investigate the association between the level and type of PA and sleep problems in adult population.Materials and methodsThe sample of the study consisted of the participants from the population-based cohort of The Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Diseases in Regions of the Russian Federation Study (ESSE-RF). The data of three regions (Saint Petersburg, Samara, Orenburg), varying in geographic, climatic, socioeconomic characteristics, was included into analysis. The total sample consisted of 4,800 participants (1,600 from each region; 1,926 males, 2,874 females), aged 25–64. The level of PA was evaluated using three parameters: the type of PA at work, the frequency of an intensive/high PA including sport (times a week), the mean duration of leisure-time walking (minutes a day). The measures of sleep quality were sleep duration and the frequency of difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, daytime sleepiness, and sleep medication use. PA and sleep characteristics were assessed by interview carried by the trained medical staff.ResultsWhen controlling for gender, age and socioeconomic status (SES) extremely high occupational PA was a significant risk factor for difficulty falling asleep three or more times a week [OR(CI95%) = 1.9(1.2–3.0), p = 0.003] while working in a sitting position or having moderate physical load at work were not associated with sleep characteristics. Having a high physical load six or more times a week was a risk factor for difficulty falling asleep controlling for gender, age and SES [OR(CI95%) = 1.9(1.4–3.4), p = 0.001]. The association between leisure-time walking and sleep characteristics was insignificant. Walking less than an hour a day was associated with increased depression scores (46.5 vs. 41.9%, p = 0.006).ConclusionHigh physical load at work and excessively frequent intensive PA are associated with difficulties initiating sleep and may represent a risk factor for insomnia.

scholarly journals Belonging as Compensator

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 116-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Marksteiner ◽  
Marc Philipp Janson ◽  
Hanna Beißert
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Multilevel Regression ◽  
Abuse Of Power ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Bullying is a serious issue among adolescents worldwide. It has been conceptualized as a type of physical or indirect peer victimization that occurs repeatedly over time and is characterized by a systematic abuse of power. Being bullied at school severely affects victims’ health and well-being. What protects students from these consequences? We investigate feelings of belonging –i. e., the feeling that one is accepted, included, respected, and valued in the respective social environment – as a possible compensator for bullying consequences across different cultures. We hypothesize that being bullied is less severe for students who have strong feelings of belonging. We use data from 319,057 15-year-old students across 47 countries. Multilevel regression analyses replicated that bullying and well-being are negatively associated. Further, the results indicated, as expected, that feelings of belonging compensate for the negative impact that bullying has on well-being. Practical implications as well as limitations are discussed.

scholarly journals Metodologi Pengembangan Ilmu Pendidikan Islam Prespektif Al-Qur’an Surat Fushilat ayat 53

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Fahim Tharaba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Practical Level

Abstrak: Islamic Education as an important scientific building to always be developed so that there is improvement in the concept and practical level. In this paper the science of Islamic education will be seen from the perspective of the letter Fushilat 53 to develop its theoretical concepts. For this reason, the contents of the Islamic education curriculum can be seen in three orientations, namely the development of science oriented on: (1) The concept of divinity (Divine). (2) The concept of humanity (anfusion) (3) The concept of experience (afaqi). Furthermore, the approach to presenting an Islamic education curriculum can be formulated as follows: (1) the level of basic education is based on a psychological-religious approach; (2) secondary education levels (first and top) are based on scientific psychological approaches; and (3) higher education levels are based on religious-scientific and philosophical approaches. So that all the development of knowledge in Islamic Education based on and based on the main and main sources of the Qur’an and as-Sunnah, and in its implementation always cannot be separated from its history. In this discussion, the main objective was to find the methodology of the development of the Islamic education in the perspective of the Al-Qur’an Surat Fushilatayat 53. ملخّص: التربية الإسلامية كمبنى علمي هام يتم تطويره باستمرار حتى يكون هناك تحسن في المفهوم والمستوى العملي. في هذا البحث سيتم النظر إلى علم التربية الإسلامية من منظور الحرف فصلت : 53 تطوير مفاهيمه النظرية. لهذا) السبب ، يمكن رؤية محتويات منهج التربية الإسلامية في ثلاثة اتجاهات ، وهي تطوير العلوم الموجهة نحو: ) 1مفهوم الألوهية ) 2( مفهوم الإنسانية ) 3( مفهوم الخبرة . علاوة على ذلك ، يمكن صياغة نهج تقديم منهج التربية الإسلامية على النحو التالي: ) 1( يعتمد مستوى التعليم الأساسي على النهج النفسي الديني ؛ ) 2( تستند مستويات التعليم الثانوي )الأول والأعلى( إلى المقاربات النفسية العلمية ؛ و ) 3( تستند مستويات التعليم العالي على المناهج الدينية والعلمية والفلسفية. بحيث لا يمكن فصل كل تطور المعرفة في التربية الإسلامية المبني على أساس المصادر الرئيسية والرائدة للقرآن والسنة ، وعلى تنفيذه على الدوام عن تاريخه. في هذه المناقشة ، كان الهدف الرئيسي هو العثور على منهجية تطوير التربية الإسلامية في منظور القرآن الكريم سورة فصلت :53

Why achieving gender equality is of fundamental importance to improve the health and well-being of future generations: a DOHaD perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Tessa J. Roseboom
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
Health And Well Being

AbstractDespite progress in gender equality, women continue to be disadvantaged compared with men. Worldwide, women are more often confronted with poverty, violence, and mental health problems, and they have less access to food and education. All these factors do not only affect women themselves, but also have a negative impact on the child’s early environment and impair its early development, thereby reducing the health and well-being of future generations. Framing gender equality as a women’s issue fails to highlight the importance of gender equality for the health and well-being of the next generation. As a scientific community investigating early human development and health, we have failed to fully recognize and underscore the importance of gender equality in achieving the best possible start for every child. If women and men had equal rights and opportunities, their children would be more likely to reach their full potential which would improve the health and well-being of future generations. Our studies and interventions have not fully taken into account the complexity of gender inequality and women’s disadvantaged positions in society. We need better insight into the complex adaptive interactions between various societal and human factors contributing to gender inequality and find approaches that take this complexity into account. If we want DOHaD science to have societal impact, we should strive beyond gender equality for gender equity and help women achieve equal rights and opportunities. We need to work with public health professionals, human rights activists, and policymakers to gauge the importance of gender equality. After all, gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also a necessary foundation for healthier future generations.

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