scholarly journals Who Are You Without Your Substance? Transforming Occupational Time Use in Recovery

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Paula Jarrard ◽  
Sadie Cunningham ◽  
Paxton Granda ◽  
Paige Harker ◽  
Taylor Lannan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Interdisciplinary Treatment ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
And Performance

Medically underserved rural communities struggle to meet challenging needs in response to the opioid crisis. The purpose of this study was to measure any benefit of an occupational therapy (OT) intervention group with participants in an addiction recovery program. Supervised OT graduate students implemented a five-week program at a faith-based non-profit organization in a small metro community. A weekly time management occupational-based intervention group based on the Action Over Inertia (AOI) manualized protocol focuses on motivating and providing strategies to successfully reintegrate individuals into the community by using meaningful activity and positively influencing levels of occupational balance and engagement (Krupa et al., 2003). Outcome measures included self-report of time use, occupational balance, occupational engagement, and goal identification, satisfaction, and performance. The need to effectively treat individuals with SUD is a public health priority. Results demonstrated positive outcomes with self-rating of time management, self-management skills, frequency of engaging in meaningful activities, and performance and satisfaction in meeting individual goals. This research adds to the limited evidence base in the OT literature for interdisciplinary treatment of this population using a manualized occupation-based intervention. 

A systematic review of principal time use research

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-232
Author(s):  
Craig Hochbein ◽  
Abby Mahone ◽  
Sara Vanderbeck
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Principal Preparation Programs ◽  
History Of ◽  
Positive Correlations

PurposeTo advance the study of principal time use (PTU), the purpose of this study is to report findings from a systematic review of PTU research. In addition to identifying common findings, this study also examined the supporting evidence and methodologies of PTU studies. From this dual approach, this study specified the evidence that supports claims about PTU, as well as identified areas requiring future examination.Design/methodology/approachA systematic reference review process considered 5,746 potential PTU manuscripts. The inclusion criteria identified 55 studies published between 1920 and 2015. This review synthesized data pertaining to the methodologies and findings of PTU research.FindingsFindings from studies conducted across decades indicated that principals worked extensive hours. Moreover, the workdays of principals consisted of brief and unrelated activities, most often focused on noninstructional tasks. Contrary to common hypotheses, studies indicated that PTU dedicated to administrative tasks exhibited positive correlations with educational outcomes. However, claims about PTU have been derived from samples overrepresented by large urban school districts and limited periods of observation.Practical implicationsFuture studies should implement diversified sampling strategies and extended observation periods. For principal preparation programs, the results indicated an opportunity for increased instruction on time management skills.Originality/valueThis systematic review identifies the overlooked history of the research and specifies the evidence that supports common claims about PTU, which provides empirically derived guidance for future PTU studies.

scholarly journals Effect of Time Management Workshops in Reducing the Social Procrastination among Emergency Medicine Residents

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Morteza Bagi ◽  
Rouzbeh Rajaei Ghafouri ◽  
Seyedhossein Ojaghihaghighi ◽  
Hoorolnesa Ameli
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Interventional Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Before And After

Background and Aims: Medical errors are important in all fields of medicine and have larger consequences in risky and stressful fields like emergency medicine. Social carelessness can cause these errors. On the other hand better understanding of time perception can lead to increased power of management and better decision making. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of time management education on social procrastination among emergency medicine residents.Material and Methods: In this interventional study, 25 residents in intervention group had a time management workshops for two weeks and we evaluated them for social procrastination before and after intervention. 25 residents were studied and compared as control group. Results: Both groups were matched according to baseline findings. Married residents compared to single ones had significantly lower procrastination score (p=0.02). The serial changes in procrastination score after the workshop in intervention group was significantly higher that control group (p=0.006). Conclusion: Education time management skills workshops could be effective in reducing social procrastination among emergency medicine residents. Married residents possibly due to responsiveness in their marriage and management skills have low procrastination.

scholarly journals The Impact of Time-use Training on the Quality of Time Management in the Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Sanaz Arzhangi ◽  
◽  
Meimanat Hosseini ◽  
Samaneh Hosseinzadeh ◽  
Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The present research aimed to determine the effect of time-use training on the quality of time management in the mothers of girls with Intellectual Disability (ID) attending special schools.  Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a control group design. In total, 80 mothers (40 mothers in the intervention group & 40 mothers in the control group) of children with ID (age range: 6-13 years) were studied. The study participants were selected by cluster sampling method. The required data were collected using a demographic data questionnaire and the Mothers’ Time Use Questionnaire (MTUQ). A time management training program was provided in a one-day workshop for the intervention group. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS using Independent Samples t-test, Paired Samples t-test, and Chi-squared test. Results: After the intervention period, the quality of time management of the mothers in the intervention group significantly increased, compared to the controls (P<0.05). Discussion: The current research findings suggested that time-use training improved the quality of time management in the studied subjects. Therefore, educational interventions related to time management are recommended for the parents of children with ID. Besides, paying attention to this vulnerable group should be among nurses’ responsibilities.

Effect of web-based time-use intervention on occupational balance during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 000841742199496
Author(s):  
Serkan Pekçetin ◽  
Ayla Günal
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Management Interventions

Background. Restrictions implemented to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic may lead to disruptions in occupational balance among university students. Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based time-use intervention on the occupational balance of university students. Method. A total of 60 participants were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received eight sessions of web-based time management intervention, while the control group received a single-session web-based time management intervention. Pre-and post-intervention occupational balance of the participants was evaluated with Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ). Findings. The eight-session intervention was more effective than the single-session intervention in improving OBQ total scores and all individual OBQ item scores except for “Having sufficient things to do during a regular week.” Implications. Occupational therapists can implement web-based time management interventions to promote the occupational balance of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Mindfulness-based programs improve psychological flexibility, mental health, well-being and time management in academics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Marais ◽  
Sophie Lantheaume ◽  
Robin Fiault ◽  
Rebecca Shankland
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Being And Time ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms

Background: Occupational stress is high in academia, and partly related to time pressure. Mindfulness-based programs are known to be effective in reducing stress and increasing well-being. Recent work suggested that these programs may also improve time management. This study tested the effects of a mindfulness-based program on academics’ psychological flexibility, mental health, well-being and time management.Methods: The study was conducted in a French research department. Participants were offered to join a mindfulness-based program (n = 21) or to be on a wait-list control group (n = 22). Self-reported measures of psychological flexibility, mental health (stress, anxiety and depression symptoms), well-being and time use were collected before and after the 8 weeks program.Results: Results showed that psychological flexibility, mental health, well-being and effective time use significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control condition.Conclusions: The results suggested that the mindfulness-based programs were effective in improving adaptive functioning, well-being, and optimal time use in academia, thus underlining potential useful perspectives to help academics improve mental health and time management.

scholarly journals Mindfulness-Based Programs Improve Psychological Flexibility, Mental Health, Well-Being, and Time Management in Academics

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1035-1050
Author(s):  
Gabriel A. B. Marais ◽  
Sophie Lantheaume ◽  
Robin Fiault ◽  
Rebecca Shankland
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Being And Time ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms

(1) Background: Occupational stress is high in academia, and is partly related to time pressure. Mindfulness-based programs are known to be effective in reducing stress and increasing well-being. Recent work suggested that these programs may also improve time management. This study tested the effects of a mindfulness-based program on academics’ psychological flexibility, mental health, well-being, and time management. (2) Methods: The study was conducted in a French research department. Participants were offered to join a mindfulness-based program (n = 21) or to be on a wait-list control group (n = 22). Self-reported measures of psychological flexibility, mental health (stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms), well-being, and time use were collected before and after the eight week program. (3) Results: Results showed that psychological flexibility, mental health, well-being, and efficient time use significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control condition. (4) Conclusions: The results suggested that the mindfulness-based programs were effective in improving adaptive functioning, well-being, and optimal time use in academia, thus underlining potential useful perspectives to help academics improve mental health and time management.

scholarly journals Students’ Profiles of Information Seeking Behaviors on Facebook: Relations to Personality, Time Management, Gender, and Facebook Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-159
Author(s):  
Tuğra Karademir Coşkun ◽  
Funda Erdoğdu ◽  
Mehmet Kokoç
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Source Of Information

This study attempts to explore for different profiles of information seeking behaviors on Facebook and to analyze whether or not personality, time management, gender and Facebook use are viable differentiating students based on the their profiles. The data were collected through self-report scales from 196 university students of the three public universities. Cluster analysis was used to explore the profiles. Discriminant analysis was performed to identify a boundary among the students’ profiles based on personality, time management, gender and Facebook use of students. We found five different clusters based on information seeking behaviors of Facebook of the students. The results shows significant differences among these clusters. The result of discriminant analysis indicates that personality, time management and Facebook use are meaningful for discriminating information seeking behavior groups of students. The study reveals that students with high scores of information seeking behavior on Facebook have also high scores on openness to experience, agreeableness, conscientiousness and extroversion, time management skills. In spite of its limitations, the study certainly adds to our understanding of profiles of students using Facebook as a source of information.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN FULFILLING ASSIGNMENTS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY SUBJECT OF SENIOR STUDENTS – A CASE STUDY AT TRA VINH UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (37) ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Van Thi Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Ngan Thi Thanh Truong
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Senior Students

Time becomes a greatly essential factor and time management skill is more important to students’ lives, study and especially in Research Methodology subject. Realizing that, this research aims to study the relationship between time management and performance on Research Methodology subject, specifically to find out techniques which students use to fulfil in assignments of this subject. Questionnaires including questions related to students’ perspectives on time management skills and the factors affecting the relationship between time management and Research Methodology subject were delivered to sixty senior students. The findingsshow the roles, as well as the effects of time management on assignment fulfilment, were confirmed. Most of the participants agreed that time management skills played an essential role in their ability to completeassignments of the subject. And the study also provides students with some effective time management techniques for their successful study.

Promoting the Community's Ability to Detect and Respond to Suicide Risk Through an Online Bystander Intervention Model-Informed Tool

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Karien Hill ◽  
Shawn Somerset ◽  
Ralf Schwarzer ◽  
Carina Chan
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Bystander Intervention ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intervention Model ◽  
Standard Material

Abstract. Background: The public health sector has advocated for more innovative, technology-based, suicide prevention education for the community, to improve their ability to detect and respond to suicide risk. Emerging evidence suggests addressing the bystander effect through the Bystander Intervention Model (BIM) in education material may have potential for suicide prevention. Aims: The current study aimed to assess whether BIM-informed tools can lead to improved readiness, confidence and intent in the community to detect and respond to suicide risk in others. Method: A sample of 281 adults recruited from the community participated in a randomized controlled trial comprising a factsheet designed according to the BIM (intervention group) and a standard factsheet about suicide and mental health (control group). Participants' self-reported detecting and responding to suicide risk readiness, confidence, and intent when presented with a suicidal peer was tested pre- and postintervention and compared across time and between groups. Results: The intervention group had significantly higher levels of detecting and responding to suicide risk readiness, confidence, and intent than the control group at postintervention (all p < .001) with moderate-to-large effect sizes. Limitations: The study was limited by a homogenous sample, too low numbers at follow-up to report, and self-report data only. Conclusion: This study demonstrates BIM-informed suicide prevention training may enhance the community's intervention readiness, confidence, and intent better than current standard material. Further testing in this area is recommended. While results were statistically significant, clinical significance requires further exploration.

Pathways ahead for New Zealand hill country farming

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 73-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.G. Scrimgeour
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Hill Country ◽  
The Status ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Hill Farming ◽  
The Hill

This paper provides a stocktake of the status of hill country farming in New Zealand and addresses the challenges which will determine its future state and performance. It arises out of the Hill Country Symposium, held in Rotorua, New Zealand, 12-13 April 2016. This paper surveys people, policy, business and change, farming systems for hill country, soil nutrients and the environment, plants for hill country, animals, animal feeding and productivity, and strategies for achieving sustainable outcomes in the hill country. This paper concludes by identifying approaches to: support current and future hill country farmers and service providers, to effectively and efficiently deal with change; link hill farming businesses to effective value chains and new markets to achieve sufficient and stable profitability; reward farmers for the careful management of natural resources on their farm; ensure that new technologies which improve the efficient use of input resources are developed; and strategies to achieve vibrant rural communities which strengthen hill country farming businesses and their service providers. Keywords: farming systems, hill country, people, policy, productivity, profitability, sustainability

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