Emotional Suppression and Psychological Well-Being in Marriage: The Role of Regulatory Focus and Spousal Behavior

Emotional suppression has been considered a critical factor in determining one’s mental health and psychological well-being in intimate relationships such as marriage. The present study aimed to delineate the nuanced association between emotional suppression and psychological well-being in marriage by considering two critical factors: (a) individual differences in motivational orientation and (b) the perceived level of a partner’s emotional suppression. A set of two online survey studies were conducted on a large sample of married participants. The participants were asked to indicate (a) their own level of emotional suppression, (b) the perceived level of their spouse’s emotional suppression, (c) relationship motivation, and (d) satisfaction with marital life. The results consistently indicated that for prevention-focused individuals being emotionally suppressive was associated with greater marital satisfaction, but only for those who perceived their spouses as also emotionally suppressive. Conversely, for promotion-focused individuals, being less emotionally suppressive was associated with greater marital satisfaction, but again, only for those who perceived their spouses as also being less emotionally suppressive. These findings provide insights into research on emotion regulation and self-regulatory strategies in influencing psychological well-being and mental health in an intimate relationship.

The correlation of clinical and psychological characteristics of women seeking cosmetic help

Background. Patients seeking cosmetic help, most commonly, haven`t only defects in appearance, in particular, facial skin, but also experience certain psychological problems in this regard. On the other hand, the reaction to the performed cosmetic correction of the mentioned defects depends, including on the patients psychological characteristics. The study of the correlation between clinical and psychological characteristics should contribute to the individualization of the cosmetological correction process and optimization of the patient life quality. Aims. To establish the correlation between age, clinical and psychological characteristics of women with cosmetic problems of the facial skin. Materials and methods. Using the methods of psychological diagnostics, we examined 110 women who received cosmetic assistance. Semi-quantitative method was used to assess the cosmetic problem intensity, the duration of its existence and the effect of the correction performed. Clinical and psychological research was carried out using the author's structured interview, which questions were aimed at fixing both the formal social positions of the patients and the characteristics of the system of significant relationships. Psychometric research was carried out using standardized questionnaires in order to identify a wide range of personality characteristics. In the course of statistical processing of the results, a frequency analysis of the gradations of nominative and rank signs was carried out using Pearson's 2, as well as a correlation analysis of clinical and psychological characteristics using the Spearman -test. Results. The author traced the statistical correlation between the degree of manifestation of the cosmetic problem and its influence on the psychological state of patients, as well as between the degree of their satisfaction with its solution and a number of personal characteristics and attitudes. Conclusions. The assumption was confirmed that the effect of treatment is determined not only by clinical factors and the possibilities of modern cosmetology, but also by psychological factors, among which the motivational orientation and activity of the individual, which form the basis of patient compliance, are of decisive importance.

MOTIVATIONAL ORIENTATION OF THE PERSONALITY OF CANDIDATESFOR SERVICE IN THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS BODIES AS A DETERMINANT

The article actualizes the problem of motivational orientation of candidates for service in the internal affairs bodies. The results of an empirical study of the orientation of personal news and the factors of attractiveness of the profession of candidates for service in the internal affairs bodies are presented.

‘Motivational orientation for adult learners’

The present study is part of an exploratory research study conducted to understand the Learning experiences of adult learners in Higher Education Institutes in India. The primary aim of the present study was to examine the motivational orientations of adult learners for lifelong educational courses and hence, the Educational Participation Scale (EPS) by Boshier was used to examine the motivational orientations among adult learners enrolled in selected lifelong courses. In total, seven motivational factors were identified among the adult learners to enrol in the Programmes: Communication skills and Social contact, Professional advancement, Intellectual recreation, Cognitive interest, Family Togetherness, Children Relationship and Educational Compensation. Age, gender, type of course and educational background had varying influences on the motivational orientation of the adult learners. Though professional advancement was found to be higher, Communication skills, social contact and family togetherness was found to be significantly higher among older research participants aged 50 years and above.

Teachers’ Professional Action Competence in Education for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of Physical Education

In order to implement education for sustainable development (ESD), teachers from all subjects need to be equipped with ESD-specific professional action competence, including physical education (PE) teachers. However, the current state of research on approaches to defining ESD-specific teacher competence is complex and there is little debate on what competences PE teachers in particular need in order to implement ESD. The purpose of this study is to make a theoretical contribution to clarifying the central concepts of ESD-specific teacher competences and to link this discussion to the subject of PE. We conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines with a focus on normative and theoretical work about ESD-specific teacher competences. Twenty-two articles from 2008 onwards met the inclusion criteria. Subsequently, we applied a qualitative content analysis based on theoretically derived main categories. The literature review revealed a more nuanced examination of the categories of ESD-specific professional knowledge and beliefs. The categories of motivational orientation and self-regulation were found to have received less attention in the analyzed papers. PE-specific aspects were not reflected in the reviewed literature. A refined model of ESD-specific professional action competence is suggested and it is demonstrated how this model might be applied to subject-specific discourses from the perspective of PE.

Values, motivational orientation and team cohesion amongst youth soccer players

There is a close link between moral education and sports activities. A well-organized sport can be an excellent means of transferring positive values to children and adolescents, which can influence motivation and group processes. This study aimed to analyse (a) the relationships between social, personal and individualistic values, motivational orientation and team cohesion amongst young soccer players and (b) compare differences in these variables between players competing in different age categories. Our participant sample comprised 401 male soccer players of Spanish teams (mean age = 14.64 years) competing in official competitive leagues, of five age categories, Under-10 years to Under-19. All participants responded to three instruments: the Values Scale for Positive Adolescent Development, the Perception of Success Questionnaire and the Group Environment Questionnaire. Correlation and regression, and analysis of differences between categories were performed. The results confirm that personal values are mainly related to task orientation, and individualistic values to ego orientation. The values of responsibility, integrity and honesty were the best predictors of task orientation, and social recognition and hedonism predict ego orientation. Honesty and responsibility were the main predictors of both task and social cohesion. Younger players showed a higher level of social values, task orientation and social cohesion, while older players show higher individualistic values and ego orientation. Implications for research or practice are discussed.

On the Issue of Advanced Training of Primary School Teachers

The article presents the results of an empirical study, in the process of which, by means of questionnaires, it was found out how younger students perceive the image of a teacher. Based on the opinions of the respondents, a conclusion is made about what accents should be highlighted in the preparation of a future primary school teacher in the context of mastering teaching and educational activities. The main characteristics of the advanced training of a teacher are highlighted: practice-oriented, anthropological and motivational orientation.

GOAL ORIENTATION ATLET DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Goal orientation is a motivational orientation that can affect the way individuals pursue their goals and competencies in achieving those goals. Goal orientation is one of the psychological aspects that can have an impact due to the current pandemic situation. Athletes must do independent training, even though they are in preparation for the championship. This study aims to know the athletes goal orientation during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach. Participants have the following criteria: (1) Athletes who play an active role in one sport for at least 5 years and (2) are facing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the form of having to do independent training. Participants in this study amounted to 3 people with the details of 1 taekwondo athlete, 1 jujitsu athlete, and 1 fencing athlete. Data is collected by interview technique. The finding fact is divided into several categories and labeled with special terms. After that, the facts found were interpreted. The results showed that the goal orientation in three subjects is dominated by Mastery Goal Orientation (MGO). They try to develop skills and competencies to compete via the internet by their own initiative. Moreover, one of the athletes, Y showed Performance Approach Goal Orientation (PAPGO), an extrinsic motivation to get an appraisal or avoid punishment from the coach. Goal orientation merupakan orientasi motivasi yang dapat mempengaruhi cara individu dalam mengejar tujuan dan kompetensi mereka dalam mencapai tujuan tersebut. Goal orientation menjadi salah satu aspek psikologis yang dapat terdampak akibat situasi pandemi saat ini. Para atlet harus melakukan latihan mandiri, padahal mereka sedang dalam persiapan untuk menghadapi kejuaraan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran goal orientation atlet di masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Partisipan memiliki kriteria: (1) Atlet yang berperan aktif pada satu cabang olahraga selama minimal 5 tahun dan (2) sedang menghadapi dampak pandemi Covid-19 dalam bentuk keharusan melakukan latihan mandiri. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 3 orang dengan rincian 1 orang atlet taekwondo, 1 orang atlet jujitsu, dan 1 orang atlet anggar. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara. Fakta temuan dibagi ke dalam beberapa kategori dan dilabeli dengan istilah khusus. Setelah itu, fakta yang ditemukan dimaknai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa goal orientation pada ketiga subjek didominasi oleh Mastery Goal Orientation (MGO). Mereka berusaha mengembangkan keterampilan dan kompetensi untuk bertanding melalui melalui internet dengan inisiatif sendiri. Selain itu, ditemukan Performance Approach Goal Orientation (PAPGO) pada seorang subjek yang mengorientasikan latihannya untuk mendapatkan penilaian atau menghindari hukuman dari pelatih.

Role of Libraries in Human Flourishing: Adolescents’ Motivational Orientation for Occupation

Introduction: Adolescence is crucial for human flourishing and strongly influences having meaning in life. We investigated the association between local public library density as a shared resource and motivational orientation toward their occupation in Japanese adolescents. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted using data from a nationwide birth cohort survey in Japan (n = 12,184). At age 7, their caregivers answered questionnaires on children including the number of books read. Library density (low, moderate, or high) in each municipality was obtained from national statistics. At age 15, the adolescents indicated whether they had decided on an occupation and selected motivational orientations from among intrinsic (own ability and interest), extrinsic (high earnings, social class, or job stability), and altruistic (social contribution) orientations. Multilevel linear probability models were fitted, adjusting for confounders, including household socioeconomic status and city size. Results: Intrinsic, extrinsic, and altruistic motivations for desired occupation were reported by 40.7%, 31.9% and 41.8% of participants, respectively. Living in a municipality with a high library density at age 7 was associated with having intrinsic motivation at age 15 than low density by 3.1 percentage points (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.35, 5.85). The association was more prominent for those with lower income (P for interaction = 0.026). Neither extrinsic nor altruistic motivations were associated with library density (coefficient: −0.13; 95% CI: −2.81, 2.56; coefficient: 0.08; 95% CI: −2.72, 2.88 percentage points, respectively). Conclusions: Developing libraries in communities could encourage intrinsic motivation in adolescents, specifically for those in low-income households.

Motivational Orientation As a Factor in the Formation of Professional Competence of University Students

This article reveals the process of forming the professional competence of university students. In conditions when the learning process becomes more and more formalized and depersonalized, the teacher should focus on clarifying the motivational sphere in order to form the most important cognitive motives in students. Motivational orientation influences not only the student's learning outcomes, but also changes the educational process itself. What is this influence - positive or negative, developing or standardizing, how universal and intense is it? The strength, effectiveness, form of influence, the predominance of certain functions are determined by the scientific and methodological guidance and management of the educational process by the teacher.