scholarly journals Understanding text-based persuasion and support tactics of concerned significant others

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine van Stolk-Cooke ◽  
Marie Hayes ◽  
Amit Baumel ◽  
Frederick Muench
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Health Goals ◽  
Concerned Significant Others ◽  
Language Content ◽  
Behavioral Goal

The behavior of concerned significant others (CSOs) can have a measurable impact on the health and wellness of individuals attempting to meet behavioral and health goals, and research is needed to better understand the attributes of text-based CSO language when encouraging target significant others (TSOs) to achieve those goals. In an effort to inform the development of interventions for CSOs, this study examined the language content of brief text-based messages generated by CSOs to motivate TSOs to achieve a behavioral goal. CSOs generated brief text-based messages for TSOs for three scenarios: (1) to help TSOs achieve the goal, (2) in the event that the TSO is struggling to meet the goal, and (3) in the event that the TSO has given up on meeting the goal. Results indicate that there was a significant relationship between the tone and compassion of messages generated by CSOs, the CSOs’ perceptions of TSO motivation, and their expectation of a grateful or annoyed reaction by the TSO to their feedback or support. Results underscore the importance of attending to patterns in language when CSOs communicate with TSOs about goal achievement or failure, and how certain variables in the CSOs’ perceptions of their TSOs affect these characteristics.

scholarly journals Understanding text-based persuasion and support tactics of concerned significant others

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine van Stolk-Cooke ◽  
Marie Hayes ◽  
Amit Baumel ◽  
Frederick Muench
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Health Goals ◽  
Concerned Significant Others ◽  
Language Content ◽  
Behavioral Goal

The behavior of concerned significant others (CSOs) can have a measurable impact on the health and wellness of individuals attempting to meet behavioral and health goals, and research is needed to better understand the attributes of text-based CSO language when encouraging target significant others (TSOs) to achieve those goals. In an effort to inform the development of interventions for CSOs, this study examined the language content of brief text-based messages generated by CSOs to motivate TSOs to achieve a behavioral goal. CSOs generated brief text-based messages for TSOs for three scenarios: (1) to help TSOs achieve the goal, (2) in the event that the TSO is struggling to meet the goal, and (3) in the event that the TSO has given up on meeting the goal. Results indicate that there was a significant relationship between the tone and compassion of messages generated by CSOs, the CSOs’ perceptions of TSO motivation, and their expectation of a grateful or annoyed reaction by the TSO to their feedback or support. Results underscore the importance of attending to patterns in language when CSOs communicate with TSOs about goal achievement or failure, and how certain variables in the CSOs’ perceptions of their TSOs affect these characteristics.

scholarly journals The extent and type of gambling harms for concerned significant others: A cross-sectional population study in Finland

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 799-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne H. Salonen ◽  
Hannu Alho ◽  
Sari Castrén
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Problem Gambler ◽  
Gambling Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type Of Gambling ◽  
Concerned Significant Others ◽  
Gambling Harms

Aims: This study investigates the proportion of concerned significant others (CSOs) of problem gamblers at population level and describes the extent and type of gambling harms for CSOs. Methods: Cross-sectional random sample data ( n = 4515) were collected in 2015. The data were weighted based on age, gender and residence. CSOs were identified using a question including seven options. Gambling harms were inquired using structured questions. Descriptive statistics and Chi-Squared and Fischer’s exact tests were used. Results: Overall, the proportion of CSOs was 19.3%. Males had close friends with gambling problems more often than females, while females had family members with gambling problems more often than males. Of the CSOs, 59.5% had experienced one or more harms. Females experienced more harms than males. Typical harms were worry about health or well-being of close ones, emotional distress and problems in interpersonal relationships. CSOs with a problem gambler in the family, particularly a partner, child/children or mother, experienced harms more often than CSOs with a problem gambler as a close friend. Conclusions: Female gender was associated with a larger extent of harms. The extent of harms was greatest if the problem gambler was a family member; however, a substantial amount of harms were experienced when the problem gambler was a close friend. CSOs and their position in evaluating gambling harms in general should be acknowledged. Persons beyond the nuclear family and the harms they encounter should be better acknowledged in prevention and harm minimisation. Early identification and a clear referral path to tailored support in occupational, social and healthcare settings may be considered.

Problem Areas Reported by Substance Abusing Individuals and Their Concerned Significant Others

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Hussaarts ◽  
Hendrik G. Roozen ◽  
Robert J. Meyers ◽  
Ben J.M. van de Wetering ◽  
Barbara S. McCrady
Keyword(s):  
Significant Others ◽  
Substance Abusing ◽  
Concerned Significant Others

Factors Predicting Adequate Glycemic Control after Participation in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program: The Role of Behavioral Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 410-417
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Initial Visit ◽  
Baseline Hba1c ◽  
Insulin Use ◽  
Diabetes Educators ◽  
Behavioral Goal

Objective: To explore the predictors of achieving adequate glycemic control at a 6-months follow-up in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who participated in the diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study of T2D patients who completed the DSMES program (an initial visit and a 3-month follow-up) at Ramathibodi Hospital between 2014 and 2017 was conducted. Behavioral goals were set at the initial visit and whether these were achieved by the patients was assessed at a 3-month follow-up. Diabetes history, baseline, and 6-month hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) values were collected. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent predictors of adequate glycemic control at 6-month, defined as HbA1c of less than 7% or less than 7.5% in those younger than 65 years or those 65 years or older, respectively. Results: Ninety-two patients were included, with a mean (SD) age 60.7 (10.9) years, an average diabetes duration of 9.1 (9.5) years and 51.1% were using insulin. Seventy-six patients (82.6%) reported that they achieved behavioral goals as set at the initial visit, and 56.5% had adequate glycemic control at 6-month. Multiple regression analysis adjusting for age, baseline HbA1c, and insulin use revealed that behavioral goal achievement at three months was independently associated with HbA1c achievement at six months (OR 3.473, 95% CI 1.005 to 12.001), while higher baseline HbA1c was associated with a lower likelihood of achieving adequate glycemic control (OR 0.727, 95% CI 0.540 to 0.979). Conclusion: Behavioral goal achievement was an independent predictor of adequate glycemic control in participants of the DSMES programs, suggesting that adherence to behavioral changes can improve clinical outcomes. Goal setting skills should be adopted by diabetes educators and incorporated as a key part of DSMES process. Keywords: Factors predicting glycemic control, Diabetes self-management education, Behavioral goal achievement, Diabetic educators

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