Staff's Psychological Well-Being and Coping Mechanisms During COVID-19 Lockdown in Care Homes for Older Adults: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the construct validity of Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB) using exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM). The data were drawn from the national survey of Midlife in the United States conducted during 1994 and 1995. Measurement models assuming different number of factors (1-6 factors) and considering the effect of negatively wording items were specified and compared to determine optimal number of underlying factors. The discriminant validity was assessed following Farrell’s suggestions. The results showed the discriminant validity was questionable due to five indicators with considerable cross-loadings.

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The Effects of Child and Adult Victimization on Psychological Distress: A Mediated Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801219885183 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 107780121988518

Author(s):

Amanda Dishon-Brown ◽

Seana Golder ◽

Tanya Renn ◽

TK Logan ◽

George E. Higgins

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Justice System ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Future Research ◽

Mediation Model ◽

Modeling Analysis ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

Justice-involved women experience significantly higher rates of victimization and psychological distress, and these experiences place women at greater risk of initial and ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system. This research explored the relationship between victimization, the hypothesized mediators (social support and coping), and psychological distress among a sample of 406 victimized women on probation/parole. Results of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were significant and indicated a partial mediation model (74%) with both direct and indirect effects. Based upon the results of this research, implications and future research are explored regarding gender-responsive practices for this population.

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Resilience and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors of Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Colombian Older Adults

Journal of Applied Gerontology ◽

10.1177/0733464819867554 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 269-276 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria-Fernanda Reyes ◽

Encarnación Satorres ◽

Juan C. Meléndez

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Social Inequalities ◽

Economic Status ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Cultural Aspects

Well-being is a complex construct related to sociodemographic and cultural aspects that vary across cultures. Latin America is a region with high social inequalities among population groups, although this varies significantly depending on the country. This article proposes a model that seeks to establish the relationship between psychosocial variables, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction in a sample of Colombian older adults. The model explores associations between resilience, socioeconomic status, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being. A study with a sample of 617 Colombian older adults was conducted. A structural equation modeling technique was performed. The results showed a model in which life satisfaction is positively explained by psychological well-being and resilience, whereas psychological well-being is explained by a higher socio-economic status. The results contribute to the evidence about how well-being is determined by psychosocial and cultural factors. The evidence found represents novel information about older adults in Colombia.

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Utilization of Structural Equation Modeling to Predict Psychological Well-Being Among Adopted Korean Children

International Korean Adoption ◽

10.4324/9780203051450-32 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 303-318

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Korean Children

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Evaluation of a Digital Game-Based Learning Program for Enhancing Youth Mental Health: A Structural Equation Modeling of the Program Effectiveness

JMIR Mental Health ◽

10.2196/mental.5656 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. e46 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Jenny MY Huen ◽

Eliza SY Lai ◽

Angie KY Shum ◽

Sam WK So ◽

Melissa KY Chan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Program Effectiveness ◽

Youth Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Digital Game ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Psychological Well Being

BackgroundDigital game-based learning (DGBL) makes use of the entertaining power of digital games for educational purposes. Effectiveness assessment of DGBL programs has been underexplored and no attempt has been made to simultaneously model both important components of DGBL: learning attainment (ie, educational purposes of DGBL) and engagement of users (ie, entertaining power of DGBL) in evaluating program effectiveness.ObjectiveThis study aimed to describe and evaluate an Internet-based DGBL program, Professor Gooley and the Flame of Mind, which promotes mental health to adolescents in a positive youth development approach. In particular, we investigated whether user engagement in the DGBL program could enhance their attainment on each of the learning constructs per DGBL module and subsequently enhance their mental health as measured by psychological well-being.MethodsUsers were assessed on their attainment on each learning construct, psychological well-being, and engagement in each of the modules. One structural equation model was constructed for each DGBL module to model the effect of users' engagement and attainment on the learning construct on their psychological well-being.ResultsOf the 498 secondary school students that registered and participated from the first module of the DGBL program, 192 completed all 8 modules of the program. Results from structural equation modeling suggested that a higher extent of engagement in the program activities facilitated users’ attainment on the learning constructs on most of the modules and in turn enhanced their psychological well-being after controlling for users’ initial psychological well-being and initial attainment on the constructs.ConclusionsThis study provided evidence that Internet intervention for mental health, implemented with the technologies and digital innovations of DGBL, could enhance youth mental health. Structural equation modeling is a promising approach in evaluating the effectiveness of DGBL programs.

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An Analysis of the Relationship Between Religiosity and Psychological Well-Being in Chilean Older People Using Structural Equation Modeling

Journal of Religion and Health ◽

10.1007/s10943-021-01442-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

M. Beatriz Fernández ◽

Javiera Rosell

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Older People ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

The Relationship

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Discussing Psychological Changes in College Students Who Participate in Physical Education Using Structural Equation Modeling

Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics ◽

10.20965/jaciii.2020.p0307 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 307-315

Author(s):

Jung-Wen Wu ◽

Tsung-Kuo Tien-Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Direct Influence ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Psychological Well Being

Objectives: To examine self-esteem in college students who participate in physical education (PE), the influence of psychological trends on self-esteem, and the possible influence of passion. Motivations: This study aims to determine whether passion affects participants’ self-esteem and psychological well-being. Methods: Subjects included 183 students enrolled in university PE classes (46 men and 137 women) with an average age of 19.58 (SD = 6.19). Self-esteem, passion, and psychological well-being were measured using a fuzzy questionnaire and descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling were performed through fuzzy statistical analysis. Findings: 1. The self-esteem, passion, and psychological well-being scales had good reliability and validity. 2. The model’s dimensional goodness of fit was satisfactory (χ2 = 281.601(182) = 1.952, GFI = 0.863, AGFI = 0.821, RMSEA = 0.072, SRMR = 0.649, TLI [NNFI] = 0.918, IFI = 0.925, CFI = 0.942). 3. Passion had a direct influence on well-being and an indirect influence on self-esteem. Well-being had a direct influence on self-esteem. Innovations: The passion scale and psychological well-being scale were confirmed to have good reliability and validity. The new method of fuzzy statistical analysis used in this study provides new research techniques for investigation and research into psychological trends in the field of sports. Value: In the teaching process, PE teachers should encourage students’ passion for participation to better their psychological well-being and self-esteem.

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