scholarly journals Teaching during the Pandemic: A Comparison in Psychological Wellbeing among Smart Working Professions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4850
Author(s):  
Emanuela Mari ◽  
Giulia Lausi ◽  
Angelo Fraschetti ◽  
Alessandra Pizzo ◽  
Michela Baldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Random Probability ◽  
Smart Working ◽  
Restrictive Measures

Background: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, since March 2020, the Italian population was forced into lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. The restrictive measures imposed forced many organizations and workers to work through online platforms and no longer in-person. Smart working, enjoyed by some workers for its flexibility, affected several professional categories. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in the psychological variables related to four groups of professional categories (practitioners, managers, executive employees, teachers), particularly the teachers group. Methods: A total sample of 628 individuals was recruited through a random probability sample across Italy. Due to the lockdown, an online questionnaire was developed; several validated scales were chosen, and some ad hoc constructed items related to the smart working experience were included. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences between the four groups of examined smart workers. Conclusions: All workers have had to readjust to this new way of working, but our results show that teachers were the most affected, both in the perception of their psychological well-being and in the management of the smart working mode.

scholarly journals Forced Cohabitation during Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy: A Study on Coping, Stress and Emotions among Different Family Patterns

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 3906
Author(s):  
Emanuela Mari ◽  
Angelo Fraschetti ◽  
Giulia Lausi ◽  
Alessandra Pizzo ◽  
Michela Baldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Family Patterns ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Set Up ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: At the beginning of 2020, a pandemic caused by a new strain of coronavirus occurred. On March 9th, the Italian population was forced to lockdown to prevent the spread of this new virus. This event forced families and cohabitants to spend their entire days and weeks in the same physical space, interacting with partners and children with a very different degree of intimacy than in the earlier situation. The present study investigated the effects of being forced to live together on different family patterns, on various dimensions such as stress, coping strategies, time perception and quality evaluation of cohabitation. Method: A total sample consisting of 1750 individuals was recruited through a random sample of probability across the Italian country. Due to the lockdown condition, an online questionnaire was set up; several validated scales were chosen, and some open-ended items were included for the thoughts of the participants. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences between the three family patterns examined. Conclusion: During the forced period of living together, a positive effect could be inferred as given by the presence of children and the collaborative coping strategies that have been adopted; the results have been discussed according to the literature on the topic.

scholarly journals ЗНАЧАЈ ЕТИЧКЕ КЛИМЕ И КОРУПТИВНИХ РАЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИЈА ЗА НАЧИН РЕШАВАЊА ЕТИЧКИХ ДИЛЕМА НА РАДУ

TEME ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1201
Author(s):  
Nebojša Majstorović ◽  
Tamara Jovanović ◽  
Bojana Đajić
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Organizational Ethical Climate ◽  
Organizational Rules

The aim of the research was to determine the importance of organizational ethical climate and the levels of corruption for determining the methods of solving the four ethical dilemmas typical of the working environment – “truth versus loyalty”, “individual vs. community”, “short-term versus long-term” and “justice vs. mercy” (Kidder, 1995). On an ad hoc sample of 313 employees from different organizations in the Republic of Serbia, an online questionnaire was applied for data collecting on the perception of the organizational ethical climate, the tendency towards corruptive rationalizations as factors in choosing alternatives in solving ethical dilemmas at work. The findings indicate the importance of the perception of the egoistic ethical climate and the climate of social responsibility for the willingness of employees to be merciful when solving the dilemma “justice vs. mercy.” It was found that the egoistic ethical climate probably generates the acceptance of corruptive rationalizations that predict the acceptance of “mercy” towards those who steal the company’s assets. On the other hand, the climate of social responsibility influences the preference of employees for mercy for those who break the rules, most likely because employees develop the belief that well-being is important for both the company’s clients and colleagues, even when they violate organizational rules. It was concluded that the perception of the organizational ethical climate indirectly influences the manner of solving ethical dilemmas at work. This is probably done by generating personal beliefs in employees, which then influences the preference for solving the ethical dilemma with which these beliefs are in accordance.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Well-Being Measure on Young Basketball Players: The NFAPW Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7987
Author(s):  
Jorge Lorenzo Calvo ◽  
Jorge García-González ◽  
Monica Flo García ◽  
Daniel Mon-López
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Negative Factors

Basketball is a sport in which, beyond the physical and technical skills, the psychological aspects are a decisive factor and could negatively affect the well-being of the player. The present study analyzes how 11 items belonging to two stakeholders (coach and player) could negatively affect the well-being of the athlete. A sample of elite young basketball players (n = 121) consisting of 55 males and 66 females, ranging in age from 16 to 23 (M = 20.12 ± 1.71), completed the Negative Factors Affecting Players’ Well-being (NFAPW) Questionnaire. This questionnaire was designed ad hoc and demonstrated good psychometric properties that confirmed that it is a valid and reliable instrument to measure how those factors negatively affect their well-being. The results showed that females have a greater perception of the factors that negatively affect their well-being, especially those related to the actions of the coach. However, no differences were found regarding the experience. Although this research provides an initial tool for measuring the well-being of the player during competition, future studies are encouraged to provide guidance to the coaches and players in dealing with the psychological variables in a better way.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 pandemic as experienced by the spouses of home-dwelling people with dementia – a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Mork Rokstad ◽  
Janne Røsvik ◽  
Marit Fossberg ◽  
Siren Eriksen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Restrictive Measures ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Background Worldwide, restrictive measures have been taken to manage the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing and self-isolation have considerably affected the lives of people with dementia and their informal caregivers. The purpose of the study was to explore the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic as experienced by the spouses of home-dwelling people with dementia in Norway. Methods The study had a qualitative descriptive design using individual telephone interviews for data collection. A total sample of 17 spouses of people with dementia were included, 14 women and three men ages 52 to 82 years. A qualitative content analysis following six steps inspired by Graneheim and Lundman was used to identify the categories presented. Results The participants emphasized four main perspectives: 1) Radical changes in available services, 2) Restrictions changed everyday life, 3) Impacts on health and well-being, and 4) Actions that made life easier. The participants also described how positive activities and easily accessible services helped them in this situation. Conclusions The governmental restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in radical changes in available services with severe consequences for the lives and well-being of home-dwelling people with dementia and their spouses. Examples of coping strategies and possible psychosocial interventions compatible with virus precautions were identified. The potential of such interventions should be further explored to meet the needs of vulnerable groups in situations like a pandemic.

scholarly journals COVID-19 voluntary social isolation and its effects in sociofamily and children’s behavior

Salud Mental ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 263-271
Author(s):  
Cynthia Torres González ◽  
Gilberto Galindo-Aldana ◽  
Ibza America García León ◽  
Luis Alfredo Padilla-López ◽  
Daniel Nikolaus Alvarez Núñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Specific Effects ◽  
Family Behavior ◽  
Personal Level ◽  
Perceived Experiences

Introduction. The main prevention strategy for reducing the dispersion of the SARS-CoV-2 has been social distancing. Several investigations began to explore its psychological impact since it began, but there are no data about its effect on social and family behavior. Objectives. Were: First, to analyze the reliability of an ad-hoc designed questionnaire to measure sociofamily behavior changes in a sample of parents of children from one to twelve years old. Second, to characterize effects of voluntary social isolation by COVID-19 over sociofamily behavior at a personal level and over children’s activities at home. Third, to determine vulnerability predictors for a negative experience by isolation itself. Method. An online Questionnaire for Perceptions of Changes in Sociofamily Behavior was applied to 365 Mexican participants. Results. Factor analysis showed a reliability of the ad-hoc designed questionnaire for this study. Correlations were found between voluntary social isolation and self-perceived experiences, such as sleep quality, irritability, emotional control, hope about the future, motivation, attention span, and problem solving. Discussion and conclusion. The results of this study suggest that family well-being during voluntary social isolation is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon, which addresses specific effects in different domains, especially in sociofamily behavior.

scholarly journals Older Adolescents Who Did or Did Not Experience COVID-19 Symptoms: Associations with Mental Health, Risk Perception and Social Connection

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 5006
Author(s):  
Jessica Burrai ◽  
Benedetta Barchielli ◽  
Clarissa Cricenti ◽  
Anna Borrelli ◽  
Sabina D’Amato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Proactive Behavior ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Restrictive Measures

After a decrease in detected cases in the summer, Europe faced the emergence of a second wave of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Few studies have investigated adolescents, who may constitute a target group with possible lower compliance to public health measures, particularly the social distancing measures. A total sample of 492 participants was included in the study, and the ages of the participants ranged from 18–24 years. According to the hypothesis of our study, the sample was divided into two groups: those who experienced COVID-19 symptoms and those who did not experience COVID-19 symptoms. Demographic characteristics, knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related to COVID-19 were investigated with ad hoc items; in addition, mood disorders, self-efficacy, and social connectedness were explored. Our results showed significant differences in the variables of risk perception, self-efficacy, and measures of belongingness among older adolescents who did or did not experience COVID-19 symptoms. In this period, adolescents experienced unprecedented disruptions in their daily lives, leading them to isolation and loneliness. Compliance with restrictive measures is considered both a proactive behavior and a social responsibility, especially if supported by prosocial reasons to prevent others from getting sick; therefore, this must be the focus of raising awareness of anti-COVID-19 compliance among adolescents.

scholarly journals The role of sport infrastructure: use, preferences and needs

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Adrián Nagy ◽  
Júlia Tobak
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Insurance Costs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Infrastructure Investments ◽  
Care Economy ◽  
Jel Code

Leisure and mass sports are very significant both socially and economically. Physical activities contribute to forming a healthier society. Skills and abilities developed by sport promote people’s well-being and directly improve their physical, mental and psychological performance this way producing better quality of life. The state of health of the workforce is a more and more frequent question in developed and developing economies but mostly in the western civilizations. Researches prove that those who are more active phisicly can perform better at their work and are more efficient in their jobs. They claim less sick leave benefit and their health insurance costs are lower, this way preserving the health of the workforce can be an investment in the future. If we want the population to live in a healthier way and do more sports only education and motivation are not enough, it is very important to provide the appropriate infrastructural background as well. People can have a wide range of choice provided by the local sports establishments and companies and the possibilities resulting from sport infrastructure investments. The effects of sport infrastructure investments and developements are many folded and long-therm, but it is worth approaching their benefits from different points of view. Researching this topic can contribute to better understanding of the society from the points of view of health care, economy and sociology. The aim of our work was to examine the sporting habits and sports consumption. In order to get to know the consumers we carried out a survey with 350 particiant with the help of an online questionnaire. When analyzing it I focused on the answers given by those who were active in sports, which was the 75% of total sample. In the analysis of the answers and relations between the questions and the different factors we used the SPSS Statistics program. Providing sport establishments and facilities and initiating such investments are highly important for each region. From the answers of the quesstionned we can learn what facilities are available for the consumers and what they miss most in the living area. JEL code: L83

scholarly journals TOWARDS A MODEL OF HAPPINESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN SPANISH SOCIETY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor-Raúl LÓPEZ-RUIZ ◽  
◽  
Nuria HUETE-ALCOCER ◽  
José-Luis ALFARO-NAVARRO ◽  
Domingo NEVADO-PEÑA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Individual

The pursuit of well-being is the key objective for the whole society, as it leads to the happiness of the individual, becoming a key factor from a social economic perspective. Among the dimensions fixed by social individuals, the place of residence is an essential aspect, since it affects all aspects of their daily life, together with the conditions and work development. In this sense, this study analyzes the degree of satisfaction of Spanish citizens in aspects of their quality of life, in residence and work environments, which therefore induce their happiness. On the one hand, those related to the living environment; and on the other, to the work and training environment. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on their quality of life has also been analysed. The data were collected through an online questionnaire in the summer of 2020, the total sample obtained being representative of 933 responses. KEYWORDS: happiness, quality of life, wellness, pandemic

Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 878-890 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Marcusson-Clavertz ◽  
Oscar N. E. Kjell
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Experience Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Variables

Abstract. Thinking about task-unrelated matters (mind wandering) is related to cognition and well-being. However, the relations between mind wandering and other psychological variables may depend on whether the former commence spontaneously or deliberately. The current two studies investigated the psychometric properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales (SDMWS; Carriere, Seli, & Smilek, 2013 ). Study 1 evaluated the stability of the scales over 2 weeks ( N = 284 at Time 1), whereas Study 2 ( N = 323) evaluated their relations to Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms, Openness, Social desirability, and experience-sampling reports of intentional and unintentional mind wandering during an online cognitive task. The results indicated that the SDMWS were better fitted with a two-factor than a one-factor solution, although the fit was improved with the exclusion of one item. The scales exhibited strong measurement invariance across gender and time, and moderately high test-retest reliability. Spontaneous mind wandering predicted Generalized anxiety disorder and experience-sampling reports of unintentional mind wandering, whereas Deliberate mind wandering predicted Openness and experience-sampling reports of intentional mind wandering. Furthermore, Spontaneous mind wandering showed a negative association with social desirability of weak-to-medium strength. In sum, the scales generally showed favorable psychometric properties.

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