scholarly journals The effects of internet gaming and social media use on physical activity, sleep, quality of life, and academic performance among university students in Hong Kong: A preliminary study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
XavierC. C. Fung ◽  
Carrie Kwok ◽  
PuiYu Leung ◽  
KaYing Poon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Engagement on the Achievement and Quality of Life of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6586
Author(s):  
Inmaculada García-Martínez ◽  
José María Augusto Landa ◽  
Samuel P. León
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mediational Role ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Background: Academic engagement has been reported in the literature as an important factor in the academic achievement of university students. Other factors such as emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience have also been related to students’ performance and quality of life. The present study has two clearly delimited and interrelated objectives. First, to study the mediational role that engagement plays in the relationship between EI and resilience on quality of life. Secondly, and similarly, to study the mediational role of engagement in the relationship between EI and resilience, but in this case on academic achievement. (2) Methods: For this purpose, four scales frequently used in the literature to measure emotional intelligence, resilience, academic engagement and quality of life were administered to 427 students of the University of Jaén undertaking education degrees. In addition, students were asked to indicate their current average mark as a measure of academic performance. Two mediational models based on structural equations were proposed to analyse the relationships between the proposed variables. (3) Results: The results obtained showed that emotional intelligence and resilience directly predicted students’ life satisfaction, but this direct relationship did not result in academic performance. In addition, and assuming a finding not found so far, engagement was shown to exert an indirect mediational role for both life satisfaction and academic performance of students. (4) Conclusions: The findings of the study support the importance of engagement in the design and development of instructional processes, as well as in the implementation of any initiative.

scholarly journals Pilates and dance to patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial – MoveMama study

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonessa Boing ◽  
Tatiana do Bem Fretta ◽  
Melissa de Carvalho Souza Vieira ◽  
Gustavo Soares Pereira ◽  
Jéssica Moratelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Belly Dance ◽  
Belly Dancing

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a global public health issue. The side effects of the clinical treatment can decrease the quality of life of these women. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle is essential to minimize the physical and psychological side effects of treatment. Physical activity has several benefits for women with breast cancer, and Pilates solo and belly dancing can be an enjoyable type of physical activity for women with breast cancer undergoing clinical treatment. The purpose of this study is to provide a Pilates solo and a belly dance protocol (three times per week/16 weeks) for women undergoing breast cancer treatment and compare its effectiveness with that in the control group. Methods The participants will be allocated to either the intervention arm (Pilates solo or belly dance classes three times per week for 16 weeks) or a control group (receipt of a booklet on physical activity for patients with breast cancer and maintenance of habitual physical activity routine). The Pilates solo and belly dance classes will be divided into three stages: warmup and stretching, the main stage, and relaxation. Measurements of the study outcomes will take place at baseline; postintervention; and 6, 12, and 24 months after the end of the intervention (maintenance period). The data collection for both groups will occur with a paper questionnaire and tests covering general and clinical information. The primary outcome will be quality of life (EORT QLQ-C30 and EORT QLQ-BR23), and secondary outcomes will be physical aspects such as cardiorespiratory fitness (6-min walk test and cycle ergometer), lymphedema (sum of arm circumference), physical activity (IPAQ short version), disabilities of the arm (DASH), range of motion (goniometer test), muscular strength (dynamometer test) and flexibility (sit and reach test), and psychological aspects such as depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire), self-esteem (Rosenberg), fatigue (FACT-F), pain (VAS), sexual function (FSFI), and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). Discussion In view of the high prevalence of breast cancer among women, the implementation of a specific protocol of Pilates solo and belly dancing for patients with breast cancer is important, considering the necessity to improve their physical and psychological quality of life. Pilates solo and belly dancing are two types of physical activity that involve mental and physical concentration, music, upper limb movements, femininity, and social involvement. An intervention with these two physical activities could offer options of supportive care to women with breast cancer undergoing treatment, with the aim being to improve physical and psychological quality of life. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03194997. Registration date 12 August 2017. Universal Trial Number (World Health Organization), U1111-1195-1623.

Quality of life, physical activity and burnout syndrome during online learning period in Brazilian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cluster analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Diana Vilela Azzi ◽  
Júlia Melo ◽  
Armindo de Arruda Campos Neto ◽  
Paula Midori Castelo ◽  
Eric Francelino Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Burnout Syndrome

Effects of physical activity on quality of life and sleep quality in CPAP users

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. e69
Author(s):  
L. Roepke ◽  
L. Antunes ◽  
C.D.C. Corrêa ◽  
S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality

Investigating the Self-Stigma and Quality of Life for Overweight/Obese Children in Hong Kong: a Preliminary Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1065-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pik Chu Wong ◽  
Yi-Ping Hsieh ◽  
Hoi Hin Ng ◽  
Shuk Fan Kong ◽  
Ka Lok Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
The Self ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals Efficacy of group physical activity on sleep quality and quality of life among older adults in Kahrizak nursing home

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
H Bahrami Einolgasi ◽  
A Khodabakhshi koolaee ◽  
D Taghvaee ◽  
◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Sleep Quality

scholarly journals Fatores de risco cardiovasculares e qualidade de vida em universitários

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2743
Author(s):  
Ankilma Do Nascimento Andrade ◽  
Maria Enoi Gadelha Vale ◽  
Marta Ligia Vieira Melo ◽  
Ubiraídys De Andrade Isidório ◽  
Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a associação dos fatores de risco para as doenças cardiovasculares e qualidade de vida em universitários que trabalham. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, transversal e analítico, com 40 discentes. Analisaram-se os dados no SPSS 21. Resultados: 55% da amostra possuem qualidade de sono ruim e que 15% distúrbio do sono. Quanto ao nível de atividade física, 65% dos que trabalham foram classificados com sedentários. Com relação aos domínios de “dor”, foi observada uma diferença estatisticamente significativa (p = 0,01) apontando que os universitários que trabalham apresentam mais dor. Conclusão: mesmo em uma população de adultos jovens, observou-se o estado de vulnerabilidade para o desenvolvimento de DCV, sendo preocupantes, entre os universitários que trabalham, o nível da qualidade de sono e o sedentarismo observados, que podem comprometer a saúde e a qualidade de vida dessa população. Descritores: Doenças Cardiovasculares; Estudantes; Fatores de Risco; Qualidade de vida; Doença Crônica; Sexo,ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the association of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and quality of life among working university students. Method: this is a quantitative, transversal and analytical study with 40 students. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21. Results: 55% of the sample had poor sleep quality and 15% had sleep disturbance. Regarding the level of physical activity, 65% of those who work were classified as sedentary. Regarding the "pain" domains, a statistically significant difference (p = 0.01) was observed, indicating that the working university students presented more pain. Conclusion: Even in a population of young adults, the vulnerability to the development of CVD was observed, and the level of sleep quality and sedentary lifestyle observed among the working university students, which may compromise health and quality of life of this population. Descriptors: Cardiovascular Diseases; Students; Risk Factors; Quality of Life; Chronic Disease; Sex.RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la asociación de los factores de riesgo para las enfermedades cardiovasculares y la calidad de vida en los universitarios que trabajan. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y analítico, con 40 discentes. Se analizaron los datos en el SPSS 21. Resultados: el 55% de la muestra tiene una mala calidad de sueño y el 15% de los trastornos del sueño. En cuanto al nivel de actividad física, el 65% de los que trabajan fueron clasificados como sedentarios. Con respecto a los dominios de "dolor", se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,01) apuntando que los universitarios que trabajan presentan más dolor. Conclusión: incluso en una población de adultos jóvenes, se observó el estado de vulnerabilidad para el desarrollo de ECV, siendo preocupantes, entre los universitarios que trabajan, el nivel de la calidad de sueño y el sedentarismo observados, que pueden comprometer la salud y la calidad de vida de esa población. Descritores: Enfermedades Cardiovasculares; Estudiantes; Factores de Riesgo; Calidad de Vida; Doença Crónica; Sexo.

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