Effect Of Psychological Resilience Research Articles

Effect of psychological resilience on reduction of depression in frail elderly nearing death

Effect of psychological resilience on reduction of depression in frail elderly nearing death

The effect of psychological resilience on functional outcomes in post-operative hip fracture patients in a Singapore community hospital

Background: In Singapore, the number of hip fractures per year is projected to increase from 2500 to 9000 by 2050. Psychological factors are increasingly recognised as important predictors of healthy aging. While there are a growing number of studies examining resilience in different populations, there is a paucity of literature examining psychological resilience in individuals with hip fractures. Objectives: We aim to identify the association between high psychological resilience and improved functional outcomes in post-operative hip fracture patients in a Singapore Community Hospital, defined by a Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale 25 (CD-RISC 25) score of 62 and above. Methods: We conducted a pilot prospective cohort study in Bright Vision Community Hospital in Singapore. Post-operative elderly hip fracture patients were invited to participate in the study. Psychological resilience scores were measured on Day 1 of admission using CD-RISC 25. Functional outcomes were then tracked weekly for 21 days while participants underwent rehabilitation using the Modified Barthel Index (MBI). Results: High psychological resilience was found in 52.40% of the post-operative hip fracture participants in this study. Of those participants with high psychological resilience, 55% achieved functional independence ( n = 11), compared with 47.47% of participants with low psychological resilience ( n = 9) – although this result did not achieve statistical significance. Conclusion: One in two post-operative hip fracture patients had high psychological resilience, and our study suggests that patients with high psychological resilience can possibly achieve higher gains in functional scores and achieve functional independence.

Social support and mental health of caregivers in pension institutions: A mediated moderation model

The current study aimed to explore the relationship between social support and the mental health of caregivers in nursing homes, as well as the moderating effect of general self-efficacy and the mediating effect of psychological resilience. A total of 398 caregivers were randomly selected from twelve nursing homes in China, and questionnaires concerning social support, general self-efficacy, psychological resilience and mental health were done. The results showed that: (1) social support significantly predicted the mental health of caregivers in nursing homes; (2) general self-efficacy moderated the relationship between social support and the mental health of caregivers in nursing homes; and (3) psychological resilience completely mediated the moderating effects of general self-efficacy on the relationship between social support and the mental health of caregivers in nursing homes. The findings of the current study indicated that enhancing the general self-efficacy and the psychological resilience of caregivers in nursing homes could effectively maintain their mental health. Finally, the theoretical contribution and practical significance of the current study were discussed.

The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers

The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers

Abstract P351: Psychological Resilience is Associated With Higher Subjective Well-being Among Adults Living With Chronic Disease

Introduction: While living with a chronic disease can be challenging, some studies have shown that psychological resilience is associated with better outcomes. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of resilience on well-being among adults living with chronic disease. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that resilient participants would have higher quality of life, life satisfaction, happiness, and less psychological distress than those with low resilience. Methods: Patients who received treatment for a chronic disease within Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX) and self-identified an informal caregiver, i.e., a nonpaid friend/family member who provides regular care, were eligible for this study. A phone survey was administered from February-May 2017 by the Center for Community Research and Development at Baylor University. We built linear and ordinal logistic regression models to assess the effect of psychological resilience on well-being while adjusting for sociodemographic and health covariates. Results: Forty-one participants completed the study. The average age was 66.5 ± 9.5 years and the most common disease was heart failure (16; 39%). Overall, participants had high resilience (median: 4 [quartile 1=3.3, quartile 3=4.7], scale: 1-5), low psychological distress (4 [2, 7], scale: 0-24), good quality of life (8 [5, 9], scale: 0-10), and high life satisfaction (5 ± 1.6, scale: 1-7). In addition, 33 (81%) respondents were pretty/very happy. The effect of resilience was significant in the expected direction in unadjusted analyses. After accounting for potential confounders, the resilience effect lost significance in the model for life satisfaction (b=0.37, p=0.195), trended toward significance for quality of life (b=0.63, p=0.117), and remained highly significant for psychological distress and happiness (b=-1.91, p=0.003, odds ratio=4.71, p=0.004, respectively). Conclusion: In conclusion, psychological resilience may be a resource to preserve well-being for those living with chronic disease.

Does psychological resilience buffer against the link between the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism and depression following stress

The comparative strength of the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism as a ‘predictor’ of depression after major stress, versus the ‘protective’ effect of psychological resilience (PR) against depression after major stress, was tested in a homogeneous sample of older men who had all received a diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. Results supported the association between PR and lower depression after stress, but did not support the association between the 5-HTTLPR and elevated depression after stress. Examination of PR at scale, factor, and item level identified the specific PR-related behaviour that was the most powerful predictor of low depression. These data suggest that the carriage of the short form of the 5-HTTLPR may negate the protective effect of PR against depression in these men, or that PR may nullify the depression vulnerability of this form of the 5-HTTLPR. These findings may explain some of the ‘null’ findings regarding the link between the 5-HTTLPR and depression in the wider literature by arguing for an interaction between these two factors in the association between major stress and depression.

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Psychological resilience is an ability to bounce back from adversities, set backs or difficulties in face of stressful life events. Psychological resilience has developed with indivual’s experiences, has given power of cope with new problems more easily after overcoming problems. The purpose of this research psychological resilience levels of empyoyees working in private and publicbanks is examined in terms of the their gender, marital status, seniority, working and learning situations. Because of reducing stess’s negative effects of psychological resilience in organizations such as bank that employees work under intense stress it is important to determine which demographic factors are associated with its. Personal information form and Psychological Hardiness Scale were used in collecting research data. In this research sampling is not done. It was struggled to reach all of the main audience. Data obtained were analyzed with SPSS 21 statistics package programme. In results of research it is seen a significant correlation between psychological resilience and demographic factors. Ultimately the probable results that stated relations may bring are discussed in the organizational context.

Which psychological resilience attributes are associated with lower aspects of anxiety in boys with an autism spectrum disorder? Implications for guidance and counselling interventions

The effect of psychological resilience as a buffer against anxiety was investigated in a sample of 39 boys with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) via individual online questionnaire responses to standardised inventories for assessing anxiety and psychological resilience. Ability to handle problems, make good decisions, think before acting and help others were the most powerful buffers against Generalised Anxiety Disorder, while thinking before acting significantly buffered social phobia. Believing that they were able to handle problems was significantly associated with less emotional anxiety about school, work or social activities, being irritable, unable to relax and fatigue. As well as describing the pathways between the components of psychological resilience and anxiety, these findings also suggest several specific directions for training programmes aimed at equipping boys with an ASD with skills to cope more effectively with anxiety.

The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Employees’ Burnout Level

Stress and burn-out among academics has been the focus of a number of studies over the years. Results have varied considerably, especially regarding the incidence of burn-out. This study highlights the burnout levels of academics in terms of some demographic variables such as age, marital status, number of children, academic title and years of service and analyses the connection between psychological resilience and the burnout level of academics working in Selcuk University in Turkey. In this research burnout syndrome has been discussed in three dimensions. These are emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lower personal accomplishment. The survey technique has been applied as the data gathering method in this research. The study has taken place in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in Selcuk University in Konya-Turkey. The questionnaire has been distributed to 60 randomly selected academics. 44 of these questionnaires have been returned and evaluated. According to the findings, some demographic variables have positive and some have negative effects on the dimensions of burnout syndrome. Moreover, as a result of the regression analysis, a negative linear relationship between psychological resilience and the burnout levels of academics is observed. At the end, some suggestions in order to prevent burnout syndrome and increase the level of resilience will be declared and some implications for academics will be addressed. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n11p122