scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON DEPRESSION LEVELS IN GREEK ADULT POPULATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Gkatsou ◽  
Constantina Katsora ◽  
Stylianos Kaprinis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity ◽  
Study Support ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

Depression constitutes the most common mental disorder and is associated with problems of emotional, physical and cognitive nature, causing a decrease in well-being, placing a strain on mental health, which ultimately threatens the quality of life. In fact, it tends to become the second most important cause of morbidity and disability in the world after ischemic heart disease. At the same time, exercise and physical activity present as a viral determining factor in the effort to halt the prevalence of the disease. This study examined the relationship between weekly physical activity and depression levels in a sample of seventy Greek adult citizens. Participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ). The two questionnaires demonstrated high reliability, and participants who demonstrated a high degree of exercise showed a minimal degree of depression. Using linear regression, it was evident that the effect of physical activity on depression was statistically significant, as the increase in physical activity corresponded with a decrease in the degree of depression. The findings of this study support the view that exercise is an effective proposition for preventing and treating depression. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0716/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being and Dietary Quality of College Women: Examining the Confounding Influence of Season, Sleep and Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bruce W Bailey ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Women ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Young Adult Women ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

To determine the relationship between overall psychological well-being and stress on diet quality among young adult women and to examine the potential confounding influence of season, physical activity and sleep on these relationships.

scholarly journals A Mixed Methods Research Study of Parental Perception of Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Children Under Home Lock Down in the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela López-Aymes ◽  
María de los Dolores Valadez ◽  
Elena Rodríguez-Naveiras ◽  
Doris Castellanos-Simons ◽  
Triana Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Household confinement due to the rapid spread of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has brought very significant changes, such as the forced stay-at-home of children due to the closure of schools. This has meant drastic changes in the organization of daily life and restrictions on their activities, including exercise, which could affect the quality of life of the children due to its importance. In order to study the relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being of minors, a study has been carried out with Mixed Methods Research, combining survey methodology with transversal design with qualitative methodology using discourse analysis. A total of 234 parents of minors in Spain and several Spanish-speaking countries in America participated. The instrument was a questionnaire in Google Forms, which included the Kidscreen-27 quality of life scale. The results show significant differences in both the type of physical activity and its frequency due to age, and differences in parents’ perception of whether their children’s physical activity levels were sufficient or not, both on the health, mood and school subscales, and in the categorization of open responses referring to concerns due to the pandemic, analyzed with the ALCESTE technique. The relationship between physical activity of children and adolescents and quality of life is clearly concluded.

Impact of the Job Quality on Quality of Life of Employees in the Hospitality Industry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvidha Khanna ◽  
Rahul Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Quality ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

The job quality is constituted by the set of work features which foster the well-being of the workers. Job quality is directly linked with the consideration of workers’ points of view and this can be found through the development of surveys into job satisfaction and workers’ well-being Layard, 2005),. The employees in the hotel industry play an important role in the dealing with their customers which has a direct impact upon providing quality services and also involve a high degree of face-to-face interaction between employees and customers but due to the growing work burden of the employees, they are not able to give ample time to their families. With this background, the objective of the present study is to evaluate the relationship between job quality and job satisfaction and the effect of job quality and job satisfaction of hotel employees on their overall quality of life. Lastly various measures for the improvement of the quality of life of employees working in the hotel industry of this particular region are suggested.

scholarly journals Beneficios de la actividad física sobre la autoestima y la calidad de vida de personas mayores (Benefits of physical activity on self-esteem and quality of life of older people)

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Alfonso Javier García González ◽  
Facundo Froment
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Initial Hypothesis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels

El propósito del presente estudio es investigar acerca de la relación existente entre la Autoestima manifestada por personas mayores de 65 años y la realización de actividad física. El autoconcepto y la Autoestima aparecen como componentes psicológicos fundamentales de la calidad de vida durante la adultez mayor y del bienestar personal. La Autoestima ha sido propuesta como un área de intervención para mejorar la calidad de vida en la población mayor.  La muestra la componen 184 personas mayores, de las que 92 realizan actividad física frecuentemente y otras 92 desarrollan un estilo de vida sedentario. Se aplicó el cuestionario de Autoestima personal de Rosenberg. Los resultados muestran diferentes niveles de Autoestima entre los mayores que realizan actividad física y los que no, siendo significativamente más alta en los primeros. Estudios con objetivos similares demuestran y apoyan la comprobación de la hipótesis de partida que establece la relación positiva entre la Autoestima y la realización de actividad física. Abstract. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between self-esteem perceived by people over 65 and practicing of physical activity. Self-concept and self-esteem emerge as fundamental psychological components of quality of life in elderly and for personal well-being. Self-esteem has been proposed as an area of intervention to improve quality of life in senior citizens. The sample consisted of 184 elderly people, 92 of which often practiced physical activity, whereas the other 92 carried out a sedentary lifestyle. Rosenberg´s Personal Self-esteem questionnaire was applied. Results show different levels of self-esteem between elderly people who practice physical activity and those who do not, being significantly higher in the formers. Studies with similar goals support and corroborate the initial hypothesis that establishes a positive relationship between self-esteem and practicing physical activity.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Quality of Life among Romanian Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4065
Author(s):  
Germina-Alina Cosma ◽  
Alina Chiracu ◽  
Amalia Raluca Stepan ◽  
Marian Alexandru Cosma ◽  
Marian Costin Nanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Personality Item ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to analyze athletes’ quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 249 athletes between 15 and 35 of age, M = 21.22, SD = 5.12. The sample was composed of eight Olympic Games medalists, three European medalists, 67 international medalists, and 63 national medalists. The instruments used were: (1) COVID-19 Anxiety Scale, (2) Athlete Quality of Life Scale, (3) Impact of Pandemic on Athletes Questionnaire, and (4) International Personality Item Pool (IPIP Anxiety, Depression, and Vulnerability Scales). The results indicate significant differences in COVID-19 anxiety depending on the sport practiced, F (9239) = 3.81, p < 0.01, showing that there were significant differences between sports. The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic mediates the relationship between trait anxiety and the athletes’ quality of life. The percentage of mediation was 33.9%, and the indirect effect was −0.11, CI 95% (−0.18, −0.03), Z = −2.82, p < 0.01. Trait anxiety has an increasing effect on the intensity of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 0.23, CI 95% (.10, 0.35), Z = 3.56, p < 0.01, and the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has a decreasing effect on quality of life, −0.47, CI 95% (−0.67, −0.27), Z = −4.62, p < 0.01. Gender and age did not moderate the relationship between the negative impact of COVID-19 and athletes’ quality of life. The results of the study highlighted the impact that social isolation and quarantine have on athletes’ affective well-being.

scholarly journals Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults Through Education in Mindful Gratitude Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Sungsim Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Won Buddhism ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This presentation describes a supportive mindfulness practice for caregivers of older adults based on the principles of Won Buddhism (an integrative, a modernized Buddhism). As the aging population grows, there is a significant increase in recognition of the negative impact of caregiver stress on older adults’ quality of life. The ability for caregivers to deal compassionately with stress is essential, as caring for older adults can awaken feelings about one’s own vulnerability and mortality. The ‘Mindful Gratitude Practice’ offers a way to cope with stress, cultivate self-care, and improve the care of others. Relevant research will be summarized, which shows mindfulness and gratitude practice respectively benefit positive influence in both physical and emotional well-being. Mindful Gratitude Practice as a spiritual approach that fosters caregivers' emotional stability, reduces their stress and improves the relationship between older adults and their caregivers. In this presentation, three processes of Mindful Gratitude Practice will be described: 1. Understanding a mindfulness practice by establishing intention, attention, and attitude, 2. Learning the principles of a gratitude practice and implementation, and 3. Incorporating mindfulness into a gratitude practice. Research results have demonstrated that through this learning process, caregivers have acquired the concept of interconnectedness, experience grateful moments, and a deep feeling of appreciation in their caregiving relationships. The presenter will guide participants in a short experience of Mindfulness Gratitude Practice. Further readings and resources will be provided for those who are interested.

Therapeutic Affordances of Social Media and Associated Quality of Life Outcomes in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932110329
Author(s):  
Paul Dodemaide ◽  
Mark Merolli ◽  
Nicole Hill ◽  
Lynette Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

There is a growing body of literature exploring the general population’s use of social media for assistance in dealing with stigmatized health issues. This study presents novel research examining the relationship between social media use and young adults. It utilizes a therapeutic affordance (TA) framework. Quantitative results from this study are complemented by qualitative data. The relationships between distinct social media and their TA (a–b) are presented to highlight their potential to impact positively on social and emotional well-being outcomes. Evidence includes broad support for “connection,” “narration,” and “collaboration” TAs in this context and the relationship between the use of distinct social media and perceived quality of life (QOL) outcomes (a–c). TA provides an appropriate and valuable theoretical framework which is useful for the development of an evidence-base from the analysis of young adult’s social media usage. An analysis of the association between social media and their QOL outcomes is presented according to the TA relationship pathway (a–c–b). The adoption of a TA framework enables a nuanced analysis of significant associations between specific social media, TA, and improved QOL outcomes. This study demonstrates the significant association between social media and perceived QOL outcomes in young adults.

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