scholarly journals Mindful Learning Experiences Through Structured Reflections During a Youth Travel-Abroad Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 172-185
Author(s):  
Gary D. Ellis ◽  
Andrew Lacanienta ◽  
William F. Zanolini ◽  
Darlene Locke ◽  
Jingxian Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Youth Programs ◽  
Mindful Learning ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
Travel Abroad

Mindfulness is an actively engaged state of mind when an individual is attuned to their surrounding multi-sensory elements. Mindful learning experiences during youth programs may enhance learning and the overall quality of experiences. We developed, executed, and evaluated an end-of-day structured mindfulness experience during a 4-H travel camp. In this paper we summarize the program and its outcomes and share details we believe will assist other youth professionals who may want to build structured mindfulness experiences into their own programs. Through the 4-H Global Travelers program, 20 youth participated in a 7-day travel camp in Argentina. At the end of each day campers gathered to engage in a 20-minute guided reflection of that day’s activities. We projected photographs taken throughout the day to facilitate recall of and reflection on their experiences that day. Campers’ responses to questions about the quality of their experience immediately following each of the mindful reflection sessions showed that sessions were highly absorbing, mindful learning experiences.

Psychological influences on wound healing

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 312-314
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Psychological Influences ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Care Costs

Surgical wound complications remain a major cause of morbidity; although usually not life threatening, they reduce the quality of life. They are also associated with excessive health care costs. Wound healing is affected by many factors – wound characteristics, infection, comorbidities and nutritional status of the patient. In addition, though, psychological stress and depression may decrease the inflammatory response required for bacterial clearance and so delay wound healing, as well. Although the patient´s state of mind can be influenced only to a certain extent, we should nevertheless stick to ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) guidelines and try to diminish fear and anxiety by providing enough information preoperatively, pay due attention to postoperative analgesia and seek to provide an agreeable environment.

A "space" created in psychoanalysis and Eastern thought: a discussion of holding environment, container, and wu-wei

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-122
Author(s):  
Li Hanning
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
The Other ◽  
Holding Environment ◽  
True Self ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Psychoanalytic Therapy ◽  
Wu Wei ◽  
State Of Mind

In this article Winnicott, Bion, and Zhuangzi's three metaphorical concepts of psychological space are compared to understand the meaning of their respective use of space and unity, as well as the importance of the unity of space itself. This is carried out against the background of psychoanalysis and Eastern thought. This is not only a state that analysts need to be able to achieve in psychoanalytic therapy, but is also related to the quality of the mental state of each of us in our daily lives. An open and perceptive experience is responsible for the spontaneous presentation and for mental growth, and in Eastern thought, at its core is the wu-wei thought, defined as unconflicted personal harmony, inaction, or free-flowing spontaneity. Although psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method, it is not limited to this function. It is also a preparation for patients to approach their true self or "truth". Freud (1912e) described a way of approaching "an open mind, free from any presupposition" that could be achieved through analysis, and he promoted the development of mature interpersonal relations. Buddhist or Taoist practice, on the other hand, relies on correct breathing to calm oneself. Beyond all doubt, Winnicott, Bion, and the wise men of the East all knew that connecting with emotion or acquiring knowledge must be done in a calm state of mind.

Fourth-Year Podiatric Medical Student Perspectives on Clerkships and Residency Selection

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Shofler ◽  
Kathryn Bosia ◽  
Lawrence Harkless
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Forefoot Surgery ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
Attending Physicians

Background: The fourth year of podiatric medical school is an important period in the education of the podiatric medical student, a period that consists largely of month-long clerkships. Nonetheless, there has been limited formal study of the quality of learning experiences during this period. Furthermore, there is limited knowledge of how podiatric medical students evaluate residency programs during clerkships. Methods: An online survey was developed and distributed electronically to fourth-year podiatric medical school students. The focus of the survey was the quality of learning experiences during externships, and decision making in ranking residency programs. Results: The most valuable learning experiences during clerkships were interactions with attending physicians, interactions with residents, and general feedback in surgery. Students self-identified that they most improved in the following areas during clerkships: forefoot surgery, clinical podiatry skills, and rearfoot surgery. The areas in which students improved the least were research, pediatrics, and practice management. The three most important factors students considered as they created their rank list were hands-on resident participation in surgical training, the attitude and personality of the residents, and the attitude and personality of the attending physicians. A range of surgical interest was identified among students, and students lacking in surgical interest self-reported less improvement in various surgical topics. Conclusions: The perspectives of fourth-year podiatric medical students are currently an underused resource. Improved understanding can help residency programs improve the quality of associated learning experiences and can make their programs more appealing to potential residency candidates.

scholarly journals Factors of Influence on the State of Happiness in the Contemporary Russian Society

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikhail F. Chernysh
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
The Social ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Factors Of Influence

The article analyzes the level of happiness on the basis of the data provided by the RLMS study. Happiness is viewed as a subjective state of mind influenced by the social situation in which an individual finds him or herself. The level of happiness turns out to be dependent on sex and age. The latter is especially salient: young people feel happy more often than respondents in more advanced age groups. Standards of living and employment are also marked as variable that have considerable impact on the level of happiness. It appears that income influences happiness indirectly through the parameters of social environment and norms that characterize it. A respondent feels somewhat happier if his or her level of material well-bing is higher than the average. The level of respect shown by other people towards the respondent is another factor that can impact the level of happiness. The feeling of loneliness is a variable with considerable influence on other parameters of social life: the lonelier is the person, the more likely he or she would feel unhappy. The study demonstrated that the level of happiness, against expectations, depends primarily on the quality of social milieu.

Enhancing the quality of community learning experiences

1979 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Owens ◽  
Sharon K. Owen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Community Learning

scholarly journals 30. Sounds Good: Using Digital Audio for Evaluation Feedback

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Rotheram
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Education Evaluation ◽  
Audio Feedback ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Practice Recommendations ◽  
Evaluation Feedback ◽  
Faculty Time

Feedback on student work is problematic for faculty and students in British higher education. Evaluation feedback takes faculty much time to produce and students are often dissatisfied with its quantity, timing, and clarity. The Sounds Good project has been experimenting with the use of digital audio for feedback, aiming to save faculty time and give students richer learning experiences. Results are generally positive, with students and faculty acknowledging the higher quality of audio feedback. Favourable circumstances for timesaving have been identified and there is reason to believe that more faculty will eventually be able to save time on feedback without loss of quality. Practice recommendations for the use of audio feedback are given. Some issues for further research are identified.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON JOB SATISFACTION AND WORK LIFE BALANCE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED ORGANISATIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BANGALORE CITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Dr. S. Ramesh ◽  
Dr. Haniefuddin Shaik ◽  
Dr. Shaik Shamshuddin
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Female Executives ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
Bangalore City ◽  
Women Employees ◽  
State Of Mind

The present study aims at examining the Job Satisfaction of female executives in Visakha steel plant which is a public sector organization. To be specific the following are the objectives of the present study.The attitude towards working women seems to be that while people have no objection to availing of their talents and abilities outside the home; women are not allowed to compromise on home life. And if they do, they should be made to feel the error of their ways. In the first place, the term 'working mother' is a misnomer as mothers are working round the clock even if they don't go to an office. Job satisfaction is in regard to one's feelings or state-of-mind regarding the nature of their work. Job satisfaction can be influenced by a variety of factors, eg, the quality of one's relationship with their supervisor, the quality of the physical environment in which they work, degree of fulfillment in their work, etc. Job satisfaction describes how content an individual is with his /her job. This Research paper intends to study on Job satisfaction and Work Life Balance of women employees in selected organisations of Bangalore City. The study confines with only Bangalore City the findings and outcomes may not applicable for other parts of the country.

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