Stress, well-being and aging in the Italian banking sector: evidence and future perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Giulio Arcangeli ◽  
Jose M. Leon-Perez ◽  
Massimo Fioriti ◽  
Eleonora Tommasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Perspectives

scholarly journals Sexual Behavior and Attitudes to Life in Adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-147
Author(s):  
V.S. Sobkin ◽  
A.V. Fedotova
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Life Attitudes ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Life Values

The paper analyses the peculiarities of norms regulating sexual activity in adolescence. Various types of attitudes towards norms restricting sexual activity in adolescence are matched with respondents’ life values, emotional well-being, evaluation of their future perspectives and styles of sexual behavior. Methods. The data was obtained in an anonymous survey that involved 1540 students of 7th, 9th and 11th grades of secondary and high schools. Questions were aimed at exploring the types of adolescents’ attitudes towards the age-related restricting norm regulating sexual activity, their life attitudes, and styles of sexual behavior. Results. The data reveals gender and age specifics concerning various types of adolescents’ attitudes towards restriction in sexual activity. Girls are more likely to follow the restricting norm. We distinguished between developmental stages in the transformation of girls’ and boys’ attitudes towards norms regulating admissibility of sexual activity. Conclusion. The results allow us to conclude that the dismissal of the age-related norm restricting sexual activity in adolescence is linked to the basic value transformations in adolescence.

scholarly journals Teachers' well-being in times of Covid-19 pandemic: factors that explain professional well-being

2020 ◽  
pp. 203-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Alves ◽  
Teresa Lopes ◽  
José Precioso
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predicting Factors ◽  
The Face ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

This cross-sectional study was aimed to describe and analyse factors related to the professional well-being of Portuguese teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A previously validated, anonymous and online questionnaire was applied to a non-probabilistic sample of Portuguese teachers. In addition to the socio-demographic and professional variables, the questionnaire measured subjective and professional well-being, satisfaction with the education system and future perspectives regarding the professional circumstances. The psychometric characteristics of the questionnaire were analysed, the t-test and ANOVA were used to analyse the differences between the main variables and the socio-demographic and professional characteristics, along with the generalized linear model in order to more precisely determine the predicting factors of teachers' professional well-being. The results showed that the majority of respondents have a moderately positive perception of well-being. Teachers were satisfied with the education system before the pandemic. The pandemic has reduced the perception of well-being in the face of the profession, creating some concern among teachers about their professional future. Sex, length of service, well-being, perceptions of teaching difficulties and future perspectives proved to be predictors of professional well-being in times of pandemic. This study provided scientific bases for the development of interventions that improve the professional well-being of teachers, which focus on emotional management and the development of digital skills in teachers with long careers. This piece of research concluded with thorough evidence that there is a need for further and stronger investment in public policies for the reform and, consequently, for the renewal of the teaching class.

Spondyloarthritis: state of the art and future perspectives

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 949-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Désirée van der Heijde ◽  
Walter P Maksymowych
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Plain Radiography ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
The Past ◽  
Physical Modalities

Advances in the understanding of this group of arthritides over the past decade can be considered transformational from the perspective of basic mechanisms as well as clinical research focusing on the development of imaging technologies and a spectrum of standardised clinical outcomes that aim at a more comprehensive understanding of disease activity, functioning and disability, and prognosis. Prior to this decade, treatment was unsatisfactory and limited to physical modalities and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, while diagnostic ascertainment primarily focused on clinical evaluation and plain radiography. Today, patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) can look forward to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment but significant challenges remain. This review will summarise the past decade's major accomplishments in the understanding of the basic mechanisms contributing to the development of SpA, outline those advances in clinical and imaging outcomes that have enabled major therapeutic advances and now permit a broader understanding of the early development of disease and its impact on patient well-being, and will describe new approaches to the development of diagnostic criteria that incorporate advances in imaging.

Enhancing the Job Satisfaction Level through Dimensions of Employee Engagement: An Empirical Study on Private Sector Bank Managers

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poornima Tejpal
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
Private Banking

The purpose of the study is to analyze how the of job satisfaction level can be enhanced through employee engagement and its dimensions namely, vigour, dedication and absorption. Augmenting the job satisfaction levels can increase the employee retention in organizations. Research has proved that engaged employees can act as competitive advantage for organizations and creates quality workforce that is fully committed. The study was administered on 96 Managers who were representatives of 4 private sector banks in Delhi/NCR. Variables in the study were assessed using validated instruments. Descriptive Statistics, Correlation and Regression were used for data analysis. Indian private banking sector has undergone incredible change in the last few decades. Due to enormously competitive scenario, it is relevant to note that banks need to distinguish themselves from each other. Enough research has been on the concept of employee engagement and its vitality to employees well-being, but there is limited research on employee engagement dimensions and relation between job satisfaction. The current research is imperative in providing insights into relation between employee engagement dimensions and its impact on job satisfaction levels.

scholarly journals Analysis of the role of social support - cognitive psychology and emotional process approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heydari ◽  
Zhou Xiaohu ◽  
Mahdiye Saeidi ◽  
Kin Keung Lai ◽  
Yufan Shang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Emotional Labor ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Emotional Process ◽  
Workplace Social Support

The eyes are extremely important for communication. The muscles around the eyes express emotional states, and the size of the pupil signals whether a person is aroused and alert or bored and fatigued. Pupil size is an overlooked social signal, yet is readily picked up by observers. Observers mirror their pupil sizes in response, which can influence social impressions. Pupil diameter is enhanced in a variety of emotional contexts, including viewing pictures, listening to sounds, and during the threat of shock. This study shows that people associate positive faces with large pupil sizes and negative faces with small pupil sizes. Although workplace social support has been described as a profoundly emotional activity, little is known about the emotional demands faced by employees or how these impacts on their well-being. This study examined relationships between ‘emotional labor,’ burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment), and job satisfaction in a sample of an employee who works in the banking sector or manufacturing sector. Also examined was whether workplace social support moderated any relationships found between emotional labor and strain. The relationship between job experience and emotional labor was also investigated.

scholarly journals Loan Waivers and Bank Credit: Reflections on the Evidence and the Way Forward

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-210
Author(s):  
Sudha Narayanan ◽  
Nirupam Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
Financial Distress ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Macroeconomic Implications

Executive Summary In the past decade, farm loan waivers have become a policy instrument to alleviate the financial distress of farmers. Despite agreement on the theoretical rationale for such debt forgiveness and its deep contextual relevance, many fear that in the long run, loan waivers might vitiate the repayment culture in the farm sector and undermine the financial status of banks. At present, critiques of large-scale loan waivers rest on limited evidence. This article reviews and synthesizes existing research and available data on the implications of loan waivers, especially for the flow of credit to farmers from banks. On most of the issues, such as farmer well-being and repayment culture, there seems to be mixed evidence on the consequences of debt waivers. Credible evidence on macroeconomic implications is limited, mainly on account of methodological challenges. This article concludes that even if loan waivers are an inappropriate strategy to support farm incomes in sustainable ways, the wide-ranging negative impacts on the formal banking sector are perhaps overstated. A more fruitful approach would be to focus on whether loan waivers can be designed to reduce the possible negative consequences for the formal banking system as well as for macroeconomic system. The article identifies three possible instruments—loan insurance products that will help banks cope with the consequences of large-scale defaults. Second, to explore the creation of a distress fund that will cushion state finances, should there be a need for debt waivers. Third, it would be useful to consider the operation of debt relief commissions to have an ongoing process for debt waivers.

Psychological safety, meaningfulness and empowerment as predictors of employee well-being: a mediating role of promotive voice

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouzia Hasan ◽  
Muhammad Kashif
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Psychological Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Psychological Meaningfulness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Promotive Voice

PurposeThe core aim of this study is to explore how psychological safety, psychological meaningfulness and psychological empowerment predict psychological well-being in a mediating role of promotive voice.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey is employed to collect data from 456 front-line employees (FLEs) working in the banking sector of Pakistan. The collected data were analyzed utilizing the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique.FindingsThe relationship between psychological safety and empowerment is significant. The results support the direct and mediating role of promotive voice to predict psychological well-being among frontliners. Interestingly, the mediation of promotive voice to predict the relationship between psychological meaningfulness and psychological well-being is not supported.Practical implicationsThe managers should delegate authority to FLEs working at the front end. Moreover, voicing should be a delightful experience for employees. The management should listen to them carefully and also update the staff about the outcomes of suggestions rendered by them. Finally, rewarding employees can encourage promotive voicing among FLEs.Originality/valueThe psychological safety as an antecedent to promotive voice, promotive voice as a predictor of psychological well-being and the collectivist country context of Pakistan are unique products of this study.

scholarly journals - 1 - Analysis of the role of social support - cognitive psychology and emotional process approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heydari ◽  
Zhou Xiaohu ◽  
Mahdiye Saeidi ◽  
Kin Keung Lai ◽  
Yufan Shang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Emotional Labor ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Emotional Process ◽  
Workplace Social Support

The eyes are extremely important for communication. The muscles around the eyes express emotional states, and the size of the pupil signals whether a person is aroused and alert or bored and fatigued. Pupil size is an overlooked social signal, yet is readily picked up by observers. Observers mirror their pupil sizes in response, which can influence social impressions. Pupil diameter is enhanced in a variety of emotional contexts, including viewing pictures, listening to sounds, and during the threat of shock. This study shows that people associate positive faces with large pupil sizes and negative faces with small pupil sizes. Although workplace social support has been described as a profoundly emotional activity, little is known about the emotional demands faced by employees or how these impacts on their well-being. This study examined relationships between ‘emotional labor,’ burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment), and job satisfaction in a sample of an employee who works in the banking sector or manufacturing sector. Also examined was whether workplace social support moderated any relationships found between emotional labor and strain. The relationship between job experience and emotional labor was also investigated.

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