Life Attitudes Research Articles

플라톤의 ｢제7서한｣에 나타난 문자비판의 교육적 시사

The Seventh Letter, written by Plato in the last years of his life, around the age of 75, records in detail his actions during his visit to Sicily. In particular, in this letter, Plato criticizes text, which are related to true perception. Summarizing Plato’s explanation of the recognition of objects, it can be said that Plato divides knowledge into two dimensions: ‘knowledge’ and ‘principle.’ Books written in writing represent the surface layer of knowledge. Reading the surface layer of this knowledge does not automatically lead to knowing the principles of knowledge. Knowing the depth of knowledge, that is, the principles of knowledge, is true knowledge. Plato stipulates that the condition that enables understanding of the principles of knowledge is dialogue between teacher and student. In order for students to properly understand the depth of knowledge, the help of an insightful teacher who analyzes silent books and asks various questions from the author’s perspective is essential. On the other hand, the danger of pretending to know only superficial content without understanding the principles of knowledge is the separation of knowledge and life. A person with true knowledge relates knowledge not only to writing or words, but also to his specific actions and his entire life. For a student to understand the depth of knowledge through the teacher’s living teachings means internalizing the life attitude assumed by that knowledge.

Memaknai Kembali Misi Kristen terhadap Parmalim

This paper discusses the role of mission in the identity of the Christian church as well as the concept of mission that should go beyond the mere proclamation of the gospel to include an attitude of life, concrete help, struggle for human rights, and social involvement. Christian mission is often misinterpreted as an attempt to Christianise others. This research uses a qualitative research method with a literature study approach by analysing sources related to Christian mission towards Parmalim. The results show that Christian mission should emphasise love, peace, and justice, rather than simply Christianising others. In particular, in the context of ministry to the Parmalim, it is important to understand and respect their beliefs and establish a respectful dialogue. A re-understanding of Matthew 28:19-20 emphasises the importance of understanding the context, the overall message of the gospel, and the role of the church as an instrument of Christ's love and teaching. True Christian mission is to strive for peace, justice and love in the world, and to respect other religious beliefs as part of the call to realise the Kingdom of God on earth.

Социальное самочувствие жителей Бурятии, попавших в трудную жизненную ситуацию

Based on data from a sociological study conducted in Buryatia in 2024, this article examines the social well-being of residents of the republic who find themselves in challenging life circumstances. The analysis focuses on key indicators and factors influencing social well-being, including overall life satisfaction, financial status, level of optimism, leisure activity, regional problems, and the desire for life changes. The findings identify specific social groups that are most in need of social assistance: students, individuals with disabilities, orphans, and the temporarily unemployed. The research reveals that one significant aspect affecting the level of social well-being is educational attainment. Citizens with higher education experience fewer financial difficulties and exhibit a more optimistic attitude in life. Furthermore, the study establishes that gender and regional factors do not significantly impact the social well-being of the population. This research contributes to the understanding of social dynamics in Buryatia and underscores the importance of targeted social support for vulnerable groups, as well as the role of education in enhancing individual well-being.

The role of green influencers on users' green consumption intention: an empirical study from China and Pakistan

PurposeBased on social identity theory and parasocial interaction theory, this paper investigates the psychological influence mechanism of social media green influencers (GIs) on users' green consumption intention (GCI). It also examines the effects of users' environmental concern (EC), follow status (follower/non-follower), and nationality (Chinese/Pakistani).Design/methodology/approachThis study uses convenience and exponential non-discriminatory snowball sampling to collect 393 valid data from China and Pakistan. Research hypotheses are tested using Smart-PLS 4.0.FindingsThe results confirm that parasocial relationships (PRs) and interactions (PIs) significantly influence green influencers' identification (GII) and green self-identification (GSI), which then positively affect green life attitudes (GLA) and ultimately promote GCI. Unsurprisingly, it proves EC moderates the relationship between GLA and GCI. Additionally, users' follow status (follower/non-follower) and nationality (Chinese/Pakistani) do not significantly moderate the hypotheses proposed in the study.Originality/valueThis study enriches the research on GIs and the psychological influence mechanism of GCI by combining media communication and consumer behavior. Furthermore, it provides new insights into the moderating role of social media users’ follow status and nationality.

A Lifestyle-Based Perspective on the Mobility Choices and Preferences of Urban Travelers

This study investigates how lifestyle factors influence mobility choices within the metropolitan area of Thessaloniki, which is the second largest city in Greece. The primary objective is to understand the interplay between lifestyle attitudes and preferences for sustainable mobility options. This research utilizes data from a comprehensive survey conducted among Thessaloniki’s inhabitants, identifying four distinct attitudinal clusters shaped by lifestyle characteristics and general attitudes toward recycling, energy conservation, social distancing, and other factors. A two-step clustering approach combining hierarchical and k-means methods as well as Chi-square and Kruskal–Wallis tests were employed to investigate whether life attitudes are correlated with revealed and stated mode choices as well as beliefs, perceptions, and feelings related to the current and future public transport systems and micromobility options in the metropolitan area of Thessaloniki. The findings reveal significant variations in mobility choices across the identified lifestyle segments with environmentally conscious segments showing a higher propensity for sustainable modes of transport. Additionally, differences are observed in perceptions and intentions regarding micromobility and the future mass transit system within the region, suggesting that when introducing a new metro system that is expected to promote a shift toward public transport, segment-specific approaches are necessary for raising awareness and increasing trust to the new mode.

“Double vaccinated, 5G boosted!”: Learning Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination from Social Media

The sudden onset of the recently concluded COVID-19 pandemic has driven substantial progress in various scientific fields. One notable example is the comprehension of public vaccination attitudes and the timely monitoring of their fluctuations through social media platforms. This approach can serve as a cost-effective means to supplement surveys in gathering public vaccine hesitancy levels. In this paper, we propose a deep-learning framework leveraging textual posts on social media to extract and track users’ vaccination stances in near real-time. Compared to previous works, we integrate into the framework the recent posts of a user’s social network friends to collaboratively detect the user’s genuine attitude towards vaccination. Based on our annotated dataset from X (previously known as Twitter), the models instantiated from our framework can increase the performance of attitude extraction by up to 23% compared to the state-of-the-art text-only models. Using this framework, we successfully confirm the feasibility of using social media to track the evolution of vaccination attitudes in real life. In addition, we illustrate the generality of our framework in extracting other public opinions such as political ideology. We further show one practical use of our framework by validating the possibility of forecasting a user’s vaccine hesitancy changes with information perceived from social media.

Gould and Sōseki and Neuropsychology: Revisiting the Brain Mechanism of Hi-ninzjo (Inhumanity)

The Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, referred to as a "concert dropout," is known for his recorded performances that are applauded even during current times. Gould identified with Sōseki's concept of "Hi-ninzyo (Inhumanity)" and was an ardent admirer of Sōseki Natsume's well-known novel, "The Three-Cornered World." In this paper, I rediscuss my previous work that describes neuropsychologically the brain mechanisms underlying intelligence, emotions, and will that form the basis of "Hi-ninzyo (Inhumanity)" as the cognition and attitudes of life that Gould and Sōseki shared.

Kehamilan Dini Remaja Kristen: Upaya dan Evaluasi Pendampingannya di Rumah Singgah Griya Welas Asih Semarang

Researchers intend to understand the reasons behind the phenomenon of teenagers experiencing early pregnancy outside of official marriage and provide assistance. How teenagers struggle with self-acceptance and what efforts they make to overcome the tension: between discomfort on the one hand and the urgent need to adapt to environmental demands. Assistance is carried out by means of observation and interviews. There were 10 Christian teenagers who were accompanied, aged 12-19 years, unmarried, pregnant, and domiciled in the city of Semarang, as well as several cities in Central Java. The results of the assistance showed that the ten teenagers had gone through a period known as a chaotic period, where they felt embarrassed, afraid, confused, and even had the desire to abort their pregnancies. This can be overcome with the support provided by family and close friends. On the other hand, this activity emphasizes the importance of measurable and sustainable assistance so that teenagers have a better perspective and attitude in life than before.

The Effect of Forest Healing Program on Family Functioning, Parenting Attitudes, and Quality of Life in Multicultural Families

The Effect of Forest Healing Program on Family Functioning, Parenting Attitudes, and Quality of Life in Multicultural Families

Protein-Energy Malnutrition and Its Progression in Dialysis Patients in West Delhi Centre: A Prospective Study

Background: There is a high prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition in patients with chronic renal failure who are undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Apart from this the pathogenic mechanisms of malnutrition are complex and involve an interplay of multiple pathophysiologic alterations including decreased appetite, decreased nutrient intake and dialysis related abnormalities. Methods: The study subjects were patients of CKD 5 (MHD) of age 18 to 60 years enrolled from Anjuman Medical centre in West Delhi. Total 30 subjects (15 males and 15 females) were enrolled from Dialysis centre and their basic demographic profile socio economic status, dietary habits and physical activity details were recorded. Dietary nutrient (calories, protein, fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and fluid) was calculated by Diet Cal version 10.0 software using a 3-day dietary recall and analysed was done using SPSS software version 21.0. Nutritional status were measured at baseline , 2 months and 3 months. Knowledge, Attitude, practice and Quality of life also recorded at 1 month and at 3 months after nutritional counselling. Results: The average BMI, weight, and height of males were (24.2 kg/m2, 67.6 kg, and 166 cm) and females were (22.2 kg/m2, 54.8 kg, and 158 cm) respectively. Blood pressure was 129±13 systolic and 79±10 mmHg diastolic. 23.3% had pallor, and 60% of patients were moderate and 33.3% were severely malnutrition. Handgrip was 21.7±6.9 kg. Protein intake changed from 52±15.9 to 73.2±11.4 in males and 47.8±50.4 to 57.0±13.7g in females after three months of the study. And energy improved from 1477±333 to 2253±494 in males and 1201±255 to 2106±346 kcal in females. Similarly, fat and phosphorus intake improved from 49.2±37.9 to 56.5±17.9 (p>0.080) and 728.9±287.7 to 1160.0±290.1 (p>0.000) respectively. While KAP was (8.5±2.0, 75.3±10.6 and 25.8±2.3) respectively and QoL also improved from 27.0±4.0 to 30.9±2.7 after 3 months of the study. Conclusion: After 3 months of study, QoL and KAP significantly improved. Further, there were significant changes in intake of energy, protein and phosphorus in all dialysis patients. In nutritional status weight, MUAC and handgrip showed significant increase result. Blood pressure, pallor and MIS score also improved.

Lament ‘With’ Dear Earth: The Complexity of Hope in the Dynamics of Interemptying and Intergiving1

This study examines the role of religious education in fostering commitments to the health and responsibility of the entire Earth organism, especially in the context of inhabiting a damaged land. It delves into the concept of sympoiesis and the Korean concept of yeomul as a life attitude to respond to Earth’s suffering. This research advocates for lament as an empathetic and epistemological performance that not only emotionally connects with all Earth’s suffering but also fosters a community of mutual engagement. As a part of religious education, preaching is considered a potential catalyst and platform for the practical lament to share knowledge and nurture response-ability.

Social communication in modern society: experience of empirical research

This article was prepared by a team of authors of the sociological faculty of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov as part of a series of events dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Moscow University. The article was based on the processed and analyzed data of the sociological study “Social Communication in Modern Society: Essence and Features”, conducted by employees of the Sociological Faculty of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov under the guidance of the Dean of the Sociological Faculty of Moscow State University, Professor N.G. Osipova in April–May 2024. As part of the study, a total of 401 students of the sociological faculty of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. Particular emphasis in the study was placed on the study of the features of the understanding by students of the sociological faculty of the very fact of the transition of mankind in its development to a new stage for it — the electronic-digital era, as well as the features of social communication and the opportunities that they acquired, thanks to the onset of this era. The study revealed a generally positive attitude of students to the process of the formation of an electronic-digital society, the active introduction of digital technologies into the daily life of a modern person, without which young people can no longer imagine their existence. At the same time, their active immersion in virtual reality, which is provided and actually created by new media, especially social networks and instant messengers, naturally led to the emergence of Internet addiction, gadget addiction, as well as to uncritical comprehension of the information that they receive from these sources. Naturally, this has a very negative effect on the formation of their life attitudes, landmarks, which are largely consumer in nature, and also makes them a very convenient object for destructive propaganda and manipulative influence.

Sense of loneliness and meaning in life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Preliminary studies.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) interferes with everyday functioning but its impact on the loneliness and the meaning in life of the patients is unclear. to determine whether the COPD severity levels correlate with the sense of loneliness and dimensions of the sense of meaning in life. 144 patients with COPD during a period of absence of an infectious exacerbation were examined. The number of infectious exacerbations over the past year, the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea score, the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score were determined as well as the feelings of loneliness using the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS) and the sense of meaning in life using the Life Attitude Profile-Revised (LAP-R) questionnaire. The age, the mMRC and CAT scores, the number of pack/years, as well as the number of infectious exacerbations during the year correlated positively with the feeling of loneliness. These variables (except for age) correlated negatively with the LAP-R scales apart from Existential Vacuum, which correlated positively. The subjects from the COPD severity group D (the most seriously ill people) had the highest level of loneliness, while it was the lowest in the subjects from group A (the least ill people). No statistical difference was observed between groups B and C. With the increase in the values of the selected parameters determining the severity of COPD the sense of meaning in life decreases and loneliness intensifies.

Trends in the formation of Russian style in domestic advertising and possibilities for its development

The article discusses the issues of reviving the Russian style in advertising and solutions for advertising media. The author shows that advertising, which has accompanied people for thousands of years, is currently a signifi cant part of mass culture. Advertising, just like art, appeals to the emotional sphere of an individual, infl uencing him through vivid, sensual images. The aesthetic and hedonic functions inherent in advertising and the infl uence of advertising communications on the values and life attitudes of the audience allow us to classify it as a type of artistic activity. Modern advertising is one of the recognized forms of art. The article shows a long way that advertising has come, how many amazing and extraordinary discoveries there have been, and how many original fi ndings are actively used by modern advertising. The huge reach of the advertising audience makes it possible to use advertising as a message that shapes certain values and traditions of the cultural national code. The study of advertising in such a context acts as an active educational tool, as a means of forming national self-awareness.

Sauna bathing in northern Sweden: results from the MONICA study 2022

ABSTRACT Frequent sauna bathing has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and proposed as a mediator for improved health. Therefore, the aim was to describe and compare sauna bathers with non-sauna bathers in northern Sweden based on their demographics, health and life attitudes, and to describe sauna bathers’ sauna habits. Questions on sauna bathing habits were included in the questionnaire for the participants in the Northern Sweden MONICA (multinational monitoring of trends and determinants in cardiovascular disease) study, conducted during spring of 2022, inviting adults 25–74 years living in the two northernmost counties of Sweden (Norr- and Västerbotten), randomly selected from the population register. Of the 1180 participants in MONICA 2022, 971 (82%) answered the question about sauna bathing. Of these, 641 (66%) were defined as sauna bathers. Sauna bathers reported less hypertension diagnosis and self-reported pain. They also reported higher levels of happiness and energy, more satisfying sleep patterns, as well as better general and mental health. Sauna bathers were younger, more often men and found to have a healthier life-profile compared to non-sauna bathers. Additionally, the results suggest that the positive effects associated with sauna bathing plateaued from 1–4 times per month.

Application effect of psychological counseling intervention based on WeChat platform in chemotherapy of gastrointestinal tumors with completely implanted venous infusion ports.

This study's objective was to observe the application effect of psychological counseling intervention based on the WeChat platform for patients with gastrointestinal tumors undergoing chemotherapy with completely implanted venous infusion ports. From October 2022 to December 2023, 110 patients with gastrointestinal tumors undergoing chemotherapy with completely implanted venous infusion ports were selected from our hospital. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the different types of care. The control group received routine psychological counseling intervention, while the WeChat group received psychological counseling intervention based on the WeChat platform in addition to the routine intervention provided to the control group. A comparison was made between the 2 groups in terms of adverse events, compliance, hope level scores, and changes in coping strategy scores. The WeChat group experienced 7 adverse events, with an occurrence rate of 12.73%, while the control group experienced 17 adverse events, with an occurrence rate of 30.91%. The occurrence rate of adverse events in the WeChat group was significantly lower than that in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference (P < .05). The hope level scores before intervention in the 2 groups were compared (P > .05). Compared to before intervention, both groups showed an increase in scores for life attitude, proactive behavior, intimate relationships, and total scores. The WeChat group had higher scores after intervention compared to the control group (P < .05). The coping strategy scores before intervention in the 2 groups were compared (P > .05). Compared to before intervention, both groups showed an increase in facing scores and a decrease in avoidance and resignation scores (P < .05). After intervention, the WeChat group had higher facing scores and lower avoidance and resignation scores compared to the control group (P < .05). The overall chemotherapy compliance in the WeChat group was higher than that in the control group (P < .05). Psychological counseling intervention based on the WeChat platform can improve the level of hope, promote patients to face the disease with a positive attitude, increase chemotherapy compliance, and reduce the occurrence of adverse events in patients with gastrointestinal tumors undergoing chemotherapy with completely implanted venous infusion ports.

A Study on the Life Attitudes, Fear of Death, and Dying Care Abilities of Nursing Assistants in Long-Term Care Institutions

End-of-life care in long-term care institutions is increasingly important. Nursing assistants are the primary care workforce, and their end-of-life care capabilities affect the quality of care provided to residents as well as residents' physical and mental health. This study was designed to explore the life attitudes, fear of death status, end-of-life care abilities and experience, and coping styles of nursing assistants in long-term care institutions in the eastern region and the effects of these variables on care. A cross-sectional, mixed-methods research design was used. The study included 165 nursing assistants working in long-term care facilities in Taitung and Hualien counties. The study questionnaire included items covering life attitudes, fear of death, and dying care abilities. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 of the participants. Most of the participants held positive attitudes toward life and reported having a low to moderate fear of death. A significant and positive correlation between life attitude and dying care ability was identified (r = .426, p < .001). Although average ability to provide physical care to residents at end of life was found to be relatively good, ability to provide emotional support and allow residents to express their emotions was generally poor. The scales of fear of death, life attitude toward love and care, ideals, and high school education were identified as significant predictors of dying care ability, together explaining 22.8% of the variance. The interview results were summarized into five major themes that also echoed the quantitative results. Attitudes toward life and fear of death partially were shown to influence the dying care ability of the nursing assistants in this study. Dying care skills should be strengthened in nursing assistants, and they should be encouraged to explore the meanings of life and death through on-the-job education. Also, long-term care institutions should show concern for and support their nursing assistants by sponsoring case discussions, care experience sharing sessions, and support groups.

Medium-term forecast of the dynamics of life attitudes of Russians

The article presents a method for forecasting trends in changes in mass consciousness in terms of life attitudes, i.e. those values according to which people try to build their lives. Modern applied sociology successfully uses the forecast of electoral and consumer behaviour of citizens. The time lag of forecast reliability: for electoral behaviour - 4-5 weeks, for consumer behaviour - up to a year. Forecasting for 10-20 years is practiced mainly in demography. It is more difficult to forecast changes in mass consciousness based on value attitudes of citizens. If we assume that the development of the state is evolutionary, then the combination of heuristic and mathematical methods allows us to forecast trends in the attitudes of the population aged 40 and older, as basic for the economic and political functioning of the state. In methodological terms, the article proposes a procedure for forecasting trends only, without claiming high accuracy of numerical indicators, with mandatory consideration of weak variability of basic numerical indicators measured as of 2024. To forecast trends, there were used data from an all-Russian representative sociological study, accumulated in integral indices, as well as in verbal constructs using factor analysis. The combination of these methods allowed to make a generally stable 20-year forecast of trends in changes in the life attitudes of Russians. As a tool for a detailed forecast indices as integrated indicators of the intensity and direction of a trend were used, and for a generalised forecast - verbal constructs formed on the basis of factor analysis. The choice of the subject of the forecast is based on the hypothesis that the &amp;amp;quot;catalyst&amp;amp;quot; of life attitudes are three components of life activity: the life trajectory chosen by the individual, including the preferred types of life activity; the identification of the individual with reference groups as a contact environment, a mechanism of value communication and self-realisation; the choice of forms of social behaviour by the individual based on the basic moral principles of people's life activity. These three aspects of the population's life activity are not only socially (phylogenetically), but also to a large extent biologically (ontogenetically) determined, therefore they are highly stable, that allows us to talk about the stability of the medium-term forecast of trends in the interval of up to 20 years. Thus, the article proposes the tested in an applied sociological study combined method of medium-term forecast of social groups' attitudes in a situation where repeated studies are not conducted to build a dynamic series of empirical indicators. The forecast presented in the article operates with indicators that are important for consideration in the practice of medium-term planning of the state’s social policy.

Quality of life and health behaviors of patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, both in Poland and worldwide, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Health behaviors, whether positive or negative, play a crucial role in influencing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to analyze the correlation between health behaviors and the quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 120 patients (116 eligible) at the Independent Public Provincial Hospital in Poland. Standardized tools including the Health-Related Behavior Inventory (HBI) questionnaire developed by Zygfryd Juczyński, the WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire, and an original questionnaire with metric data were employed for diagnostic survey. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica 10.0 program, with a significance level set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The respondents' average HBI score was 5.09, while the average overall quality of life score was 3.42, and the average overall health score in the study group was 3.07. Statistically significant correlations were observed between health practices and the assessment of general health, the general index of health behaviors and the level of quality of life in the physical domain, as well as positive mental attitude and quality of life in the psychological domain. Lower quality of life and poorer health status among patients with cardiovascular diseases were associated with increased preventive behaviors and intensified health practices. Conclusions: Despite having a good quality of life on average, individuals with cardiovascular diseases demonstrated moderate health behavior scores. The coexistence of lower quality of life and poorer health status with intensified preventive activities and health behaviors suggests a need for support in mental functioning, as well as adequate education and motivation regarding diet and eating habits. Moreover, it's essential to utilize appropriate techniques to motivate patients to adopt healthier behaviors.

Can You Stop Your Mind and Your Daily Activities?

The paper investigates meditation as a state of consciousness that isolates an individual from the attitude of everyday life and the perspective of practical actions. It is an “ethnography of the mind” instead of the place. The paper analyses self-reports from meditators’ self-observations as part of hatha yoga practice and data from semi-structured interviews with hatha yoga teachers. Elements that distract or help people meditate were analysed and interpreted. The features of the meditative state during the practice of sitting meditation are also reconstructed. Attention is paid to three essential aspects that are related to each other when entering the meditative state: emerging thoughts, body sensations, and emotions. The analysis focuses on how practitioners deal with these obstacles; what tactics do they employ to eliminate barriers or redirect attention and include them in the background of the concentration point? What is the role of teaching meditation? What are the effects of meditation from a practitioner’s point of view? Empirical materials obtained from the first-person perspective of the researcher, the author of this article, and his collaborators in the study were also analysed.