Concept Of Well-being Research Articles

Linking Company’s Activity and Human Well-Being from the Perspective of Corporate Social Responsibility

There is growing interest from academic scholars and international institutions in assessing the impact of business activity on human well-being. Business is essential for our lives but it is still unclear what companies’ activities should be to increase standards of living and to contribute better to higher human well-being. What is the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on human well-being, and how can companies be motivated towards more responsible activities? Partly, it is a matter of subjective understanding and, partly, a matter of assessing the phenomena of human well-being and CSR tends to make these relations more complicated and more scientific discussions are needed, therefore, to address these issues. The present study represents a comprehensive analysis of the concept of human well-being from the perspectives of both hedonic and eudaimonic approaches and it also investigates the role of CSR in companies’ economic activities, as well as outlines the theoretical links between CSR and human well-being. A conceptual model of the links between company’s economic activity and human well-being, according to CSR, is provided. The model states that the contribution of a business to human well-being differs depending on whether company’s activity is concentrated on economic results, or rather on sustainable development. The responsible activity of a company that meets the environmental, social, and economic challenges when producing goods and providing services contributes positively to human well-being in the long term. CSR contributes to society by enabling companies to satisfy the expectations of society and it also strengthens the likelihood that a society can achieve higher living standards and sustainable development as well.

Analysis on the Concept of Social Well-Being of Low-Income Malays and Ibn Khaldun’s View on Well-Being Society: Post 14th Malaysia General Election

Analysis on the Concept of Social Well-Being of Low-Income Malays and Ibn Khaldun’s View on Well-Being Society: Post 14th Malaysia General Election

Employee’s Spiritual Well-Being: Diminishing the Negative Fibs of Job Stress, Ego Depletion and Cyberloafing

Purpose: The present study aims to empirically examine a research model that investigates the impact of job stress and ego depletion on cyberloafing behavior. Also examining the role of Islamic workplace spirituality as a moderating factor in the relationship between job stress and ego-depletion, with cyberloafing and its consequences on employees’ spiritual well-being. Theoritical Framework: This study used the theory of self-regulation and control. Although there may be slight differences in the conceptualization of self-regulation of behavior but if a discrepancy is detected, the behavior is performed, or expectations are modified to mitigate the mismatch. It is the basis for examining the impact of work-related stress and ego depletion on human behavior. Design/methodology/approach: This research was conducted with 271 employees out of 547 population’s members of Islamic-based universities located in Banyumas Regency, Indonesia. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, and the distributiin of questionnaires to employess was conducted haphzardly. Data were then analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings: The finding indicates a favorable relationship between job stress, ego depletion, and cyberloafing. A noteworthy finding also indicates that engaging in cyberloafing should nourish employes spiritual well-being. The presence of Islamic workplace spirituality did not seem to have a moderating effect on the association between job stress and cyberloafing. In contrast, Islamic workplace spirituality serves as a moderating factor in the relationship between cyberloafing and spiritual well-being. Research, Pratical & Social Implication: This finding does not align with previous research on job stress and cyberloafing. However, researchers have expanded the research model related to cyberloafing by including ego depletion and spiritual well-being variables. They have also examined the moderating influence of Islamic workplace spirituality on the relationship between cyberloafing and spiritual well-being. The purpose of this study is to incorporate academic literature regarding the impact of cyberloafing. This trend is not inherently negative but is associated with the value of spiritual well-being. The anticipated outcomes of this study encompass both theoretical and practical contributions to the fields of spiritual well-being and workplace deviant behavior. Originality/value: This research examines the impact of cyberloafing behavior on the spiritual well-being of individuals in a professional setting. Following the research subject, researchers also incorporate a spiritual value to the concept of well-being, as the study is conducted within an Islamic university that adheres to Islamic principles in its practices.

Demographic Well-Being of the Ethnonational Regions of the Russian Federation

The article explores the concept of demographic well-being in the context of the study of 27 ethnonational regions of the Russian Federation in the period from 2018 to 2022. The paper proposes a methodology developed by the authors that combines the analysis of qualitative and quantitative indicators with cartographic visualization of intermediate and final results. This approach allows for a comprehensive analysis of demographic processes over a five-year period together with spatial data analytics. As a result, a summary indicator of demographic well-being is presented, which allows us to distinguish demographically prosperous, demographically disadvantaged and demographically intermediate regions. The key trends and features of demographic development in ethnonational regions at the present stage are considered. More than 55 cartographic works have been developed– series of maps for the period under review for 11 demographic indicators. The final typology is visualized on the map of the Russian Federation.

The potential of psilocybin use to enhance well-being in healthy individuals – A scoping review

AbstractBackground and aimsThis scoping review employed a multifaceted conceptualization of well-being to examine how psilocybin use affects well-being and related sub-concepts in healthy individuals. It investigated which factors influence the relationship between psilocybin use and well-being, what research protocols have been employed, and what underlying mechanisms have been proposed in existing studies.MethodsA comprehensive literature search in line with the PRISMA guidelines was conducted. Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed articles about psilocybin and well-being in healthy populations.ResultsStudies were heterogeneous in regard to study objectives, study design, study procedure, sample size and psilocybin dosage. In all studies, psilocybin use led to positive well-being-related outcomes for the majority of participants. Facets of well-being positively affected by psilocybin use in this review were self-acceptance, positive relationships, and meaning/purpose in life.ConclusionsThis scoping review provided preliminary evidence for the beneficial effects of psilocybin on well-being and related sub-concepts such as self-acceptance, positive relationships, and meaning/purpose in life in healthy individuals. Ego-dissolution, unity, connectedness, and mystical-type experiences are interrelated concepts that seem to be crucial for explaining such positive well-being-related effects of psilocybin. Under conducive conditions, the use of psilocybin may contribute to healthy functioning, through broad and sustained improvements in a variety of well-being concepts. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the studies, more definite conclusions require further research with a rigorous and homogeneous design.

Menghadirkan Kebahagiaan Melalui Kesejahteraan

The article discusses the concept of true happiness and well-being, emphasizing the importance of bringing happiness through well-being in various aspects of life. It highlights three key elements: the heart, mind, and actions. Individuals are encouraged to keep their hearts clean from negative emotions, maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, and engage in actions that benefit others. The document also introduces the Program Pelatihan Intensif (Progsif) conducted by Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Studi Alkitab untuk Pengembangan Pedesaan Indonesia, which aims to provide holistic knowledge and skills to church activists, ministers, and theology students. The program includes spiritual mentoring sessions focusing on the sermon on the mount from Matthew 5-7. The participants' feedback indicates the effectiveness of the program in achieving its goals. Overall, the document emphasizes the integration of theology and technology in promoting well-being and happiness within individuals and communities. In conclusion, the document highlights the significance of bringing happiness through well-being and provides insights into the Progsif program's objectives, activities, and evaluation. The program aims to equip church activists, ministers, and theology students with holistic knowledge and skills, focusing on the sermon on the mount as a key teaching for bringing about happiness and well-being. The feedback from participants indicates the success of the program in achieving its goals. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of integrating theology and technology in promoting well-being and happiness within individuals and communities.

Clarifying concepts: “Well-being” in sport

The purpose of this commentary is to critique the application of well-being in the field of sport and exercise psychology and to provide recommendations for future research. Over the last decade well-being has been an increasingly popular concept under investigation. In the field of sport and exercise psychology, numerous scholars have examined and conducted research on well-being of athletes. While this research has resulted in an abundance of findings, there is concern in how the concept of well-being was applied, defined, and measured. The construct of well-being can be traced back to two distinct perspectives, hedonic well-being and eudaimonic well-being. These perspectives of well-being are based on different philosophical assumptions, and while they are compatible, they are theoretically distinct. In sport and exercise psychology, well-being has lacked consistent operationalization and measurement (i.e., theoretical alignment, single dimensions of hedonic or eudaimonic measured to make claims about the broader well-being constructs), is vague and loosely defined, and is often studied in isolation from a well-being perspective (i.e., no theoretical foundation). We conclude by offering three recommendations to move the field of well-being in sport research forward.

Towards a community-driven definition of community wellbeing: A qualitative study of residents.

Understanding what promotes or hinders a community's capacity to serve the priorities of its residents is essential for the alignment of citizen needs and governance. Participatory approaches that engage community residents on the topic of community wellbeing are useful methods for defining outcomes that reflect a community's goals and priorities. Using qualitative focus group methods, the aim of this study was to outline bottom-up definitions of community wellbeing from a diverse pool of community residents in Ontario, Canada. Semi-structured, two-hour group interviews were conducted with adult (≥18 years) participants (N = 15) residing in four communities across Canada's largest province of Ontario. Participants were purposively selected from a pool of screening questionnaires to ensure diverse group compositions based on race, gender, age, and educational attainment. Interviews were thematically analysed using descriptive and interpretive methods to characterize resident conceptions of community wellbeing. Focus group participants were between 18 and 75 years of age and most had lived in their local community for 5 or more years. Four major themes emerged: (1) a sense of community belonging is cultivated through shared spaces, routines, support, and identities; (2) a community constitutes the amenities and social contexts that enable residents to thrive; (3) effective regional decision-making must be community-informed; and (4) the wellbeing of a community relies on equal opportunities for engagement and participation. Residents described their communities and their associated wellbeing as a combination of accessible amenities and opportunities to engage without marginalization. This study underscores the value of participatory approaches in community wellbeing research, where the viewpoint and life experience of residents is used to inform local decision-making and service delivery. Future research will capture more diverse perspectives towards community belonging, particularly from community newcomers, for the development of regionally appropriate indicators of community wellbeing.

Social policy in a future of degrowth? Challenges for decommodification, commoning and public support

Achieving sustainability within planetary boundaries requires radical changes to production and consumption beyond technology- and efficiency-oriented solutions, especially in affluent countries. The literature on degrowth offers visions and policy paths with the explicit aim of ensuring human wellbeing within an economy with a lower resource metabolism. This paper reviews and discusses the academic literature on degrowth with the aim of deriving the main inherent challenges where further research is needed. Proponents of degrowth envisage radical redistribution and decommodification with ‘floors’ and ‘ceilings’ for income and wealth, as well as extensive public service provision. This paper outlines how results from other research support such a policy direction. However, the paper discusses three inherent challenges for such a future with respect to the feasibility and desirability of degrowth policies, as well as their legitimate underpinning in public support. This includes the internal growth dependencies of established social policies, which require changes to financing, output-based management and perhaps even curtailing input (service demand). Secondly, it concerns the role of public welfare provision when degrowth advocates also envisage the proliferation of alternative and informal economies. The paper emphasises that these two challenges invite more work on where public service provision should play a lesser role. Thirdly, the paper covers popular legitimacy. In affluent democracies, popular support needs to expand further beyond the ‘new left’ or the ‘green left’, even if larger shares of the population exhibit some potential for growth-critical stances. At the heart of these challenges is the need for new norms and values with respect to wellbeing, which is envisaged in the literature as a shift from materialist and hedonic towards needs-oriented and eudaimonic conceptions of wellbeing and happiness.

ИДЕЯ ЭКЗИСТЕНЦИАЛЬНОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧИЯ В РУССКОЙ ФИЛОСОФИИ И СОВРЕМЕННАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА МЕНТАЛЬНОГО ЗДОРОВЬЯ: ЭТИКО-ФИЛОСОФСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ

The article is devoted to the ethical and philosophical analysis of the idea of existential well-being in Russian philosophy and its role in solving the modern problem of mental security. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the philosophical understanding of the modern issue of mental security by means of the ethical and philosophical heritage associated with the idea of existential well-being. The concept of existential well-being in Russian philosophy, which has an ethical nature, is highlighted. The purpose of the study is to study the contribution of Russian philosophy to the modern discussion about mental security as an important condition for existential well-being. The article considers several approaches (existential, phenomenological, ethical, philosophical and anthropological) to the study of fundamental issues in the context of the studied issues. The core of the study of the relationship between Russian philosophy and mental security as a condition for achieving existential well-being is the orientation towards moral values in the decision-making process, the organization of one’s own life and building relationships with the surrounding reality.

Ethical questioning in arts and health-based research: propositions and reflections.

Ethical questioning is a framework for considering the ethical implications and practices in research and is used as a tool for thinking about the connections between art and health. It enables researchers and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of the emotional dimensions in the field of art and health. In this paper, we propose that ethical questioning, grounded in the principles of ethics of care, can foster a more reflexive and holistic approach to understanding the concept of well-being. We also propose that adopting ethical questioning as a methodology, which requires intentional self-reflection and recognition of positionality, can expose and challenge conventional knowledge hierarchies, resulting in more ethical research outcomes and relationships between researchers and participants. Ultimately, our hypothesis proposes that ethical questioning holds the potential to offer an actionable practice that demonstrates ethics of care.

How Online Psychotherapy Platforms Facilitate Accessibility to Mental Health Services in Cairo; The Case of Shezlong Mental Therapy Platform

Mental disorders are considered as one of the biggest causes of disabilities that are common in several countries. Egypt lacks societal awareness of mental illness and mental health maintenance that could be attributed to the cultural and religious influence on the society which certainly affects the accessibility to mental care. Whether due to financial barriers, social barriers or privacy issues the concept of mental health and mental wellbeing is not fully developed in Egypt. With the technology advancements we’re experiencing today Telemedicine is becoming a popular way of practicing medicine and delivering medical services specially in mental health. Shezlong is one of the most popular online platforms offering mental health services to those in need, utilizing the power and convenience of the technology to overcome the barriers of access specially in Egypt. The utilized theoretical framework comprised 10 dimensions acting either as barriers or facilitators to accessibility to mental healthcare. The research design is descriptive with the correlational and inferential statistics type of instrumentation. The data will be collected via a structured questionnaire. The correlation and regression analysis revealed that “Acceptability, Affordability, Ability to seek, Availability and Accommodation, Ability to pay, Appropriateness, Ability to engage and Ability to reach” are the main barriers that influence the Egyptian patients to accessibility to mental services. The results suggest that the higher the levels of these specific dimensions, the higher degree of accessibility will be experienced by the patient.

Factors contributing to the emotional well-being of schoolchildren

Problem and aim. Currently, one can observe a number of changes in all areas of modern life, which in turn shifts the requirements for the education system. In order to advance academic achievement and develop a balanced personality of a student it is imperative to create appropriate conditions. The key resource here is primarily the emotional background having prevalence at school along with the indicators of the emotional well-being of all the participants of educational relations. The aim of the research is to carry out an analytical review and synthesis of the results of psychological research on emotional well-being in order to determine the factors contributing to the emotional well-being of schoolchildren based on the findings. Materials and methods. The methodical toolset of this study comprises the analytical review of scholarly literature, namely the systematic, comparative, and logical analysis of contemporary approaches to the emotional well-being of schoolchildren. The theoretical and methodological background of the study is presented by the Ecological Systems Theory by U. Bronfenbrenner and the concept of social and emotional well-being by M. Hamilton and G. Redmond. Results. The emotional well-being of schoolchildren is a stable position of a child in an educational environment with a positive tendency to satisfy age-appropriate needs, to recognize one’s emotional experiences, and to possess skills of their regulation. The analysis of scholarly literature distinguishes two groups of factors of the emotional well-being of schoolchildren. These factors are based on two interdependent areas: the personal dimension (personality and emotion attributes) and the environment dimension (various influential areas such as the family, educational establishments, community). Conclusion. What is academically novel about the results is how the factors contributing to the well-being of schoolchildren are systematized. The obtained factors may form the basis of the design of a further psychological study. The empirical data will aid in defining the features of the emotional well-being of schoolchildren and thus contrive the ways to control and develop it.

Child Well-being in Islamic Perspective

This study aims to reveal the Islamic perspective on the concept of well-being and its relevance and implications for children’s lives and parenting practices. It is important to understand the role of the religious value system as a driving force for parenting by paying attention to the various dimensions of children as a whole human being. The conceptual essence of the scope of well-being in an Islamic perspective can be drawn by studying a number of verses in the Qur’an and the Prophet’s hadith. By using the results of research and literature review, this conceptual essence was developed into a description of a number of well-being principles as the basis for the implementation of parenting. The approach and method used in this writing is to collect the texts of the verses of the Qur’an and al-Hadith—which are assumed to contain the idea of well-being—then interpret it based on the paradigm and theoretical principles of education, kinship, and psychology to obtain the basic framework of well-being in an Islamic perspective. These paradigms and principles include, the purpose of life to obtain worldly and hereafter happiness; children are holistic human beings in all aspects of their lives; the development of all aspects of children’s lives is the responsibility of their parents or families; child care must be in accordance with the child’s growth and development; and Islamic spirituality is a fundamental factor that animates the optimization of aspects of children’s lives, which include spirituality or religiosity, intellectuality, emotional/mental/psychological, physical, social, and environmental aspects. Well-being, in each of these aspects, is achieved through various treatments of parents toward their children in parenting.
 Keywords: well-being, parenting, Islamic perspective

Wellbeing leadership: Perceptions of pre-service school leaders

This study explored pre-service school leaders' self-perceived roles as future school leaders in terms of securing the provision of wellbeing. Sixteen pre-service school leaders (participants from MA Education Leadership programs) from 14 countries participated in semi-structured interviews. Data was analyzed using theme-based analysis. Findings suggest that pre-service school leaders: (a) exhibited a narrow understanding of the concept of wellbeing; (b) attributed the role of securing students' wellbeing mainly to school psychologists, counselors and teachers; (c) assumed a greater personal role, if any, towards securing students’ wellbeing, compared to that of teachers, despite showing more knowledge of how to address teacher wellbeing; and (e) did not receive any form of capacity building addressing wellbeing leadership, as part of their leadership preparatory programs.

‘Something Better than a Cure’ in Times of Mental Health Crisis

In this paper, I turn to Adam Phillips’ recent discussion of the vexed nature of cure in psychoanalysis to consider the structural differences between mental and physical health. I examine how psychoanalytic thinking raises questions for naturalistic ways of thinking about mental health and for broader crisis narratives that are becoming prevalent in Western modernity. In the latter half of this paper, I draw a comparison between thinking about matters of health and ways of thinking in the philosophy of education. I suggest that the lure of cure can be detected in statements of universalist aims and ends for education (which themselves have come to invoke conceptions of wellbeing and mental health in modern times). I also explore Phillps’ account of psychoanalysis as ‘something better than a cure’ and consider its implications for future thinking in the philosophy of education.

Bounded Well-Being: Designing Technologies for Workers’ Well-Being in Corporate Programmes

This article examines the relationship between workers’ well-being and digitalisation at work. It is based on the findings of a qualitative study carried out in a manufacturing company, and it focuses on the development of a wearable device for well-being. Using the analytical concepts of ‘translation’ and ‘inscription’ taken from Actor-Network Theory, it explores how digital technologies for well-being are designed in corporate programmes and shows how the final technology results from processes of inscription and translation performed by the actors involved in the design phase. The end device embodies a concept of well-being that has been called ‘bounded’ to emphasise how well-being at work is limited by organisational constraints. The article invites a rethinking of hedonic well-being at work as a precondition for eudaimonic well-being so that the human being is understood as a psychophysical unit that is part of a rich social context.

Exploring nurses' well-being and strategies to support self-care.

Nurses experience a range of challenges in their practice that can adversely affect their well-being, for example work-related stress and workforce issues. These challenges may have been intensified by various factors, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and shift working. This article considers the concept of well-being and explores nurses' well-being in the context of ongoing stressors and workforce issues. It also examines some of the effects of shift work on nurses' well-being and how these could be mitigated. The authors outline a range of self-care practices that nurses could engage in and consider how they may be supported in this by their line managers and healthcare organisations.

Emotional well-being of schoolchildren: theoretical foundations and prospects for research

Introduction. Within the framework of current educational reforms, a trend towards raising requirements for intellectual and psycho-emotional abilities of all educational process participants has become evident. With an increasing number of emotionally intense events, the issue of forming and maintaining the emotional well-being of schoolchildren is becoming more urgent. The key feature of the school environment is emotional well-being, which the authors define as a stable and emotionally positive state of a child in the learning environment; and which is based on satisfying one’s age-related needs, awareness of one’s own emotions and possession of the skills of emotional regulation and reflection.Aim. The article aims to formulate and analyse the problem of emotional well-being, to provide an overview of scientific approaches to its operationalisation, and to determine methodological foundations and directions for assessing the emotional well-being of Russian schoolchildren.Methodology and research methods. Research methods include a review of scientific works by contemporary Russian and foreign scholars; systemic, comparative, and logical analysis of modern approaches to the notion of emotional well-being of schoolchildren. The research methodological foundation is rooted in the provisions of positive psychology, the concepts of subjective well-being (N. Bradburn, E. Dinner) and psychological well-being (C. Ryff), self-determination theory (M. Seligman, R. M. Ryan, E. L. Deci), and ecological systems theory (W. Bronfenbrenner).Results and scientific novelty. The paper determines scientific approaches to analyse emotional well-being of a schoolchild, contributes to the concept of operationalisation, and defines the directions for assessing emotional well-being on the basis of two factors: social environment and personal characteristics of a schoolchild.Practical significance. The research results can be used as a foundation for designing the empirical research into characteristics of the emotional well-being of Russian schoolchildren. The present findings might help to develop a programme for improving schoolchildren emotional well-being considered as a key factor to assess schoolchildren emotional well-being in the learning environment in the context of constant social transformations.

Analisisi Pemberdayaan UMKM dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Syariah untuk Mencapai Kesejahteraan Masyarakat

This research aims to identify the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in enhancing societal well-being through the perspective of Islamic economics. The study is focused on the case of culinary businesses in the city of Makassar. The research methodology employed is a qualitative approach with descriptive characteristics, emphasizing analysis through a case study approach. The findings of the study reveal that the empowerment of MSMEs in Makassar has the capacity to improve the welfare of the community. From the standpoint of Islamic economics, these efforts of MSME empowerment are a form of implementing the principles of sharia that emphasize a prosperous life, free from various forms of hardship, both material and spiritual. The liberation of individuals from challenging circumstances is a concrete manifestation of the concept of well-being. Thus, it can be concluded that these endeavors to empower MSMEs genuinely embody the principles of sharia economics.