scholarly journals Differing Quality of Life by Understanding Alternative Personal Profiles of People in Community-Based Tourism, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Akkhaporn Kokkhangplu ◽  
Kanokkarn Kaewnuch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
One Way Anova

This research aimed to investigate the differences between individual factors affecting quality of life (QOL) for people conducting community-based tourism (CBT). A sample size of 200 comprised people in CBT, Thailand. The data were collected to achieve the research objective by studying the personal profiles of people in CBT including sex, age, education, occupation and income affecting quality of life. Other factors included physical conditions of individuals, psychological state, perception of the relationship between individuals and others and environment. The research employed descriptive and inferential statistics, the F test (one-way ANOVA), to evaluate the data. The results revealed that only education factor significantly differed at level 0.05. Conversely, the factors sex, age, occupation and income showed no significant differences at level 0.05. The result of a study indicates educational level was essential for QOL. Therefore, education, as the most significant factor, should be set as a priority to lead the planning process in various aspects of QOL. Even the community and society need to focus on educational factors leading to a higher QOL. The contribution of this research was to enhance education in society, particularly in CBT to all individuals in the community to obtain greater opportunity to equally access education.

scholarly journals Residential Mobility and Quality of Life between Metropolitan Areas: The Case of South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8611
Author(s):  
Jooseok Oh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Residential Mobility ◽  
Metropolitan Areas ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
One Way Anova

This study investigated the theory of residential mobility in terms of quality of life, focusing on convenience and the urban environment. The evaluation items (e.g., the accessibility to infrastructure, security, the environment, and social relationships) were selected based on previous studies, and a one-way ANOVA was conducted. The Korea Housing Survey was used to obtain data on the evaluations of homeowners who migrated to Seoul (the capital of South Korea) and to the surrounding metropolitan area (Gyeong-in). The regression analysis identified the factors affecting the overall satisfaction with the two destinations. The group that had migrated from Gyeong-in to Seoul was more satisfied with the medical, public, cultural, and transportation facilities than the group that had migrated from Seoul to Gyeong-in. Differences were also found between the two groups in the factors affecting their overall satisfaction with the migration destination. Factors such as satisfaction with transportation, commercial facilities, and cultural facilities affected the overall satisfaction with both destinations. However, homeownership affected the dependent variables only in Gyeong-in. The implications for potential improvements to infrastructure and housing distribution are discussed.

scholarly journals The relationship between occupational stress, job burnout and quality of life among surgical nurses in Xinjiang, China

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Li ◽  
Ting Jiang ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Lingyun Shi ◽  
Jiwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Life Score ◽  
Surgical Nurses ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Nursing is a high-risk occupation that involves exposure to stress. The physical and mental health of nurses is directly related to the quality of medical services, so the quality of life of nurses cannot be ignored. This study is a Chinese nursing study that investigated occupational stress, job burnout, and quality of life of surgical nurses in Xinjiang, China. Methods This study employed the cluster random sampling method and carried out a questionnaire survey among 488 surgical nurses from five hospitals from May 2019 to September 2019. The study analyzed the relationship between occupational stress, job burnout and quality of life. The Effort-Reward Imbalance questionnaire (ERI), Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS) and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used to evaluate occupational stress, job burnout and quality of life among surgical nurses. Results A total of 550 questionnaires were distributed in this study, and 488 were retrieved, with an effective recovery rate of 88.73 %. The results revealed that the quality of life score among surgical nurses was not high, and differences were observed in the quality of life score of patients according to gender, age, title, and frequency of night shifts (P < 0.05). There was a positive correlation between occupational stress and job burnout. Higher levels of occupational stress and job burnout were associated with a poorer quality of life score. Occupational stress and job burnout were identified as risk factors for quality of life, and the interaction between high levels of stress and burnout seriously reduced quality of life. The structural equation model revealed that occupational stress and job burnout had a direct impact on quality of life, occupational stress had a direct impact on job burnout, and job burnout was identified as a mediating factor in the relationship between occupational stress and quality of life. Conclusions Surgical nurses have a high level of occupational stress and burnout, and low quality of life score. Quality of life is correlated with occupational stress and job burnout. According to the individual characteristics and psychological state of nurses, managers can implement personalized intervention measures promptly and effectively to relieve their tension and burnout, and improve the quality of life of surgical nurses.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the relationship between psychological status and quality of life in COPD patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Balcells ◽  
Joaquim Gea ◽  
Jaume Ferrer ◽  
Ignasi Serra ◽  
Mauricio Orozco-Levi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM: PADANG CITY-WEST SUMATRA'S EXPERIENCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman ◽  
Afrizal Naumar ◽  
Abdul Hakim Mohammed ◽  
Shazmin Shareena Abdul Azis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Number Of Parties

Improving the quality of life of a community or an individual is an important aspect for society. This can be achieved in a number of ways that involve the participation of a number of parties. One way is through a community-based sanitation program (SANIMAS). However, community participation is another challenge that we should consider in order to ensure the success of promoting participation in a community-based program as one of the ways to improve the quality of life of society as a whole. The aim of present study is therefore to identify factors influencing community participation in a SANIMAS program. Community participation was measured in the form of frequency and quantitative descriptive distribution on the basis of the Likert scale. Findings discusses a number of internal and external factors related to community participation in the SANIMAS program. It contributes to the current literature review of various internal and external factors that promote the participation of the community in improving their quality of life. This study may be used as a reference for the Government and may be established at other locations for the development of environmental infrastructure in the context of the participation of the urban community.

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between International Trade and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasmeena Tahir ◽  
Muhammad Tariq Majeed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
International Trade ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Trade Restrictions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Relationship

Ever increasing trade restrictions have severe consequences for the quality of human life. Since improving the quality of life (QoL) is the core of economic development, therefore, it is important to investigate the factors affecting it. International trade is an important factor which affects QoL. Therefore, the current study is an attempt to analyze the nexus of international trade and QoL in the member countries of the United Nation Development Program (UNDP). Since QoL is a subjective measure, therefore, human development index (HDI) was used to empirically measure it. Data of 184 UNDP member countries for a period of 28 years (1990-2017) was analyzed in the current study. Both cross-sectional and panel data analysis techniques were used. The results indicated that international trade positively affects QoL. Hence, it was concluded that instead of remaining a closed economy, countries should promote international trade to improve the QoL of their people.

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS EFFECTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-41
Author(s):  
Mrs. Hanin Shalaby ◽  
Nora Baroom ◽  
Rawan Obaid ◽  
Enaam Raboe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Line Work ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
One Way Anova

Purpose: This study aimed at assessing the factors associated with psychological outcomes among HCWs in Saudi Arabia (SA) during the pandemic. It also aims to determine the factors affecting their QoL. Methodology: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all HCWs who are working in direct and indirect contact with COVID-19 cases in tertiary hospitals of SA were invited voluntarily to complete the validated web-based survey during the study period. A total of 1,182 HCWs from different regions across SA and different specialties including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health educators, technicians, and others responded to this study between the 1st of June and the 31st of July 2020. Psychological risk factors were evaluated using Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale; and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) anxiety scale. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL). Socio-demographic data were summarized with frequency and percentages. The overall anxiety, depression, WHOQOL scores of the study participants were calculated according to mean value, SD, and median. The association between socio-demographic factors and anxiety, depression scales were examined using independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and the chi-square test (for categorical depression/ anxiety variables severe depression/severe anxiety against mild/moderate/moderately severe). While those factors and WHOQOL domains were examined using one-way ANOVA.   Multivariate analysis was used to identify the front-line work predictors of depression and anxiety. Findings: Poor QoL scores were observed, especially in the physical and psychological health domains. In general, low QoL was significantly higher among workers who reported higher levels of anxiety and depression. The observed factors affecting the psychological health and QoL were age, gender, living with children and/or older people, occupation, years of experience, participation in front-line work. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Specific characteristics of HCWs may act as protective or risk factors with regard to depression, anxiety, and QoL. Targeted interventions could mitigate the negative effects of front-line work to maintain medical professionals’ optimal psychological and physical health .More research is needed to further determine how the COVID-19 pandemic and front-line work affect HCWs' mental and physical well-being

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Social Inequality and Quality of Life in Community-Based Tourism Thailand

2020 ◽  
pp. 553-559
Author(s):  
Akkhaporn Kokkhangplu ◽  
Kanokkarn Kaewnuch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Complete Data Analysis ◽  
External Actors

This research aimed to investigate factors affecting the quality of life (QOL) among people involved in community-based tourism (CBT). Data were collected based on the populations residing in the tourism-community areas in each region of Thailand totaling 200 subjects to complete data analysis using multiple regression analysis. The result found that factors influencing the QOL in CBT are found in various elements of Thailand. Furthermore, the main priority is public administration that is considered the most influencing factor concerning QOL among people in CBT followed by economic factors, technological and external actors, in ranked order. The implication of this study was to motivate the community to obtain QOL because managing public administration requires the government to integrate strategic planning and implement policies to resolve the existing inequality in communities. Additionally, the government’s administrative structure in each area would be improved and made more appropriate in the context of the area in each community. Economic aspects in the community comprise creating work, increasing income for people and accessing several funding sources. In the technology section, public and private sectors are considered possessing the capability to establish technological access for the community. The aspect of external actors must be managed through regulations and laws created by the community generating awareness for community members including regulations and compliance to achieve sustainable QOL in the community.

scholarly journals Transit Oriented Development Around Upcoming Metro Stations in Pune and It’s Effect on Livability

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 568-575
Keyword(s):  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Car Use ◽  
Mixed Use ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
Sustainable Planning ◽  
The Relationship

Due to rapid urbanisation over few decades, across the world, there is much stress on the infrastructure and transportation among the cities. For addressing issues of urban sprawl and congestion in the cities, transit oriented development (TOD) is emerging as an efficient mechanism. It principally aims for reducing car use and travel distances, by creating neighbourhoods with high density and pedestrian friendly and mixed-use design around transit stations. If effectively implemented, it can lead to sustainable development along the transit corridors. However, there are concerns, whether TOD will bring good quality of living for the residents near transit corridor. This study aims to understand the relationship between various parameters of TOD and its effect on livability in neighbourhoods near upcoming Metro corridors in Pune, India. The study tried to identify the various indicators of TOD. The effect of these indicators was analysed by applying a questionnaire survey of respondents along the metro corridor who would be the most affected due to the development. The analysis brought forth the factors affecting livability in the neighbourhood around the Metro corridor. This analysis will help to understand people’s perception, which can serve as initial reference point for sustainable planning process for future development under TOD.

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