Emotional Life Research Articles

Correlation Serum Vitamin D with Level of control of Childhood Asthma

Background: Childhood asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition in children, and it, like many other chronic illnesses, has a significant impact on the social and emotional life of children and their families. Objectives: To study the correlation of Serum Vitamin D With Level Of Control Of Childhood Asthma. Methods: A comprehensive clinical history was taken, including the child's dietary patterns and the amount of hours spent outside during the day to assess the child's exposure to sunshine. An evaluation of the respiratory system was carried out. The child's nutritional status was determined using WHO growth charts. Diagnostic investigations like Chest x-ray, complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), absolute eosinophil count (AEC), nasal smear cytology, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), and spirometry were all performed. Results: A total of 150 children with Asthma were divided into groups based on severity, The Intermittent (n=34), mild persistent (n=93), moderate persistent (n=23) and severe persistent (n=0), Since there was no case classified in the severe persistent group only 3 groups were classified. Intermittent: Out of 34 children having intermittent asthma severity, Vitamin- D was deficient in 35.29% of the cases, Insufficient in 17.64% of the cases, Sufficient in 47% of the cases. Mild Persistent: Out of 93 children having mild persistent asthma severity, Vitamin- D was deficient in 58% of the cases, Insufficient in 19.35% of the cases, Sufficient in 22.58% of the cases. Moderate Persistent: Out of 23 children having moderate persistent asthma severity, Vitamin-D was deficient in 56.5% of the cases, Insufficient in 17.39% of the cases, Sufficient in 26% of the cases. Conclusion: Asthmatics have a significant prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency. Although there was no significant relationship between asthma severity and Vitamin D levels, low Vitamin D levels were correlated to a protracted duration of illness and a larger proportion of exacerbations, suggesting that Vitamin D may have a role in asthma exacerbations.

“Yer a Wizard”: How Fantasy Fiction Facilitates Playing with Emotions and Reinforces Magical Thinking

In this paper, the author argues that fantasy literature serves as a cognitive playground that helps us practise and reaffirm our magical-thinking intuitions. He demonstrates how, just as in magical practices, magic in fantasy fiction becomes a tool for overcoming difficulties and restoring a sense of balance, security, and control. He contends that supernatural agents can be seen as emotional correlatives, giving faces and voices to emotional states and describing a phenomenon from the perspective of how it feels, rather than from a rational viewpoint. This opens up a possibility to articulate those aspects of our emotional lives that are difficult to express in terms of mimetic representation. He posits that, through distancing, fantasy fiction creates a safe environment for engaging with such emotional states, in which magic restores our intuition that no matter how dark our situation appears, we have an inner capacity to overcome it. The main example that is used in the paper is J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

Less Is More: How the Language of Fiction Fosters Emotion Recognition

Stories, in pictorial format, orally narrated, and later on as narrative texts, have played a key role in human evolution and to this day continue to surreptitiously teach us things and skills. In recent decades, psychologists and cognitive scientists have begun documenting the role of stories, and particularly fiction, in refining our sociocognitive skills. In this essay, I focus specifically on how stories, particularly written fiction, hone our emotion recognition skills. I present a brief overview of existing theorizing and research findings, and propose the less-is-more hypothesis, according to which emotion recognition skills are sharpened by stories that do not tell us, but rather show us the emotional life of fictional characters.

Etch the Emotional Life: Mother-Child Emotion Socialization from Age 3 to 6 Years.

Emotion socialization is conceptualized as a relational process, yet children's role in socializing parents' emotions is rarely considered. This study explored longitudinal patterns of mother-child emotion socialization from early to middle childhood. Participants were 349 children (51% boys, 49% girls) and their mothers from the southeastern United States. Children were 79.4% White, 12% Black or African American, and 8.3% multi-racial or other; 6.3% were Hispanic/Latino. Mother-child dyads completed an etch-a-sketch task when children were 3, 4, and 6 years old. At each time, mothers' and children's expression, coaching, and dismissing of positive and negative emotions were observed. Hierarchical Linear Modeling analyses identified developmental trajectories and within-dyad associations of emotion coaching and dismissing with emotion expression. Over time, expression of positive emotions decreased and expression of negative emotions showed no change for both mothers and children. Mothers decreased in coaching children's positive emotions and showed no change in coaching children's negative emotions. Children increased in coaching mothers' positive emotions and showed no change in coaching mothers' negative emotions over time. Both mothers and children decreased in dismissing emotions over time. Within dyads, mothers' increases in coaching and in dismissing related to children's increased expression. Children's increases in coaching related to mothers' increased expression. Findings highlight complexity and dynamics of emotion socialization processes over time.

Comparing the effectiveness of transdiagnostic treatment with acceptance and commitment therapy on emotional disorders, rumination, and life satisfaction in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

ObjectiveThe present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of transdiagnostic treatment (UP) with the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the emotional disorders, rumination, and life satisfaction in the patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).MethodThe present study was a randomized clinical trial with a pre-test and post-test design. Between the winter of 2021 and the end of spring 2022, Taleghani Hospital in Tehran received referrals from the statistical population of IBS patients. Of them, 30 individuals (15 in each group) were chosen by convenience sampling and then randomly allocated to groups. UP (It is emotion-based and intervenes in comorbid symptoms), and ACT treatments were provided to the participants online. The participants in the UP and ACT groups received the desired treatments in eight weekly sessions of 45–60 min.ResultsThere was no significant difference between UP pre-test and ACT regarding depression, anxiety, rumination, and life satisfaction (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference between UP and ACT post-test in terms of depression, rumination, and life satisfaction (P > 0.05), but due to anxiety, their difference was significant (P < 0.05). Besides, there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test phases of UP and ACT regarding depression, anxiety, and rumination (P < 0.05). Still, they had no significant difference regarding life satisfaction (P > 0.05).ConclusionTherefore, it is suggested that specialists use UP and ACT as effective psychological treatments for the emotional symptoms of IBS patients to improve psychological symptoms.

Relationship between Emotional Regulation and Life Satisfaction among Thyroid Cancer Patients

Background: The interplay between emotional regulation and life satisfaction has garnered considerable attention in psychological research, particularly among populations facing chronic illnesses such as cancer. For individuals diagnosed with thyroid cancer, navigating the emotional landscape presents a unique set of challenges, influenced by various demographic and clinical variables. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing targeted interventions that enhance the quality of life for this patient group. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional regulation and life satisfaction among thyroid cancer patients and to examine the impact of demographic factors, including age, gender, marital status, family system, education level, and family history of cancer, on these psychological constructs. Methods: A correlational research design was employed, utilizing purposive sampling to recruit 100 thyroid cancer patients from hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), both validated instruments, were administered to measure the primary constructs of interest. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation coefficients to explore the relationship between emotional regulation and life satisfaction, and t-tests and ANOVA were utilized to assess differences based on demographic variables. SPSS version 26 was used for all statistical analyses. Results: The study found a significantly strong positive correlation between emotional regulation and life satisfaction (r = .54, p &lt; .01). Gender differences were notable, with males reporting higher emotional regulation and cognitive reappraisal than females. Unmarried participants scored higher in emotional regulation compared to their married counterparts. Higher levels of education and a family history of cancer were also associated with better emotional regulation and cognitive reappraisal. However, therapy type, age, and monthly income did not show significant effects on the study variables. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of emotional regulation in enhancing life satisfaction among thyroid cancer patients, highlighting the influence of demographic factors. These insights advocate for the integration of emotional well-being into cancer care, emphasizing the need for personalized psychological support tailored to individual patient profiles.

Book Review: Opera on the Couch: Music, Emotional Life, and Unconscious Aspects of Mind

Book Review: Opera on the Couch: Music, Emotional Life, and Unconscious Aspects of Mind

The Psychological Realism in Antony Tudor's Jardin Aux Lilas (The Lilac Garden)

Psychological realism is a narrative genre that emphasizes interior characterization and motivation to explore and probe the characters' spiritual, emotional, and mental lives. Antony Tudor, ballet dancer and choreographer, established and developed the psychological ballet. His masterpiece, Jardin aux Lilas, demonstrates his mastery of conveying profound, psychologically delicate emotions through ballet vocabulary and movements. Jardin aux Lilas is a romantic story that explores the conventions of marriage during the Victorian era through the story of Caroline, who is drawn to marry a man of fortune whom she does not love. Among the wedding ceremony guests are her lover and her fiancé's former mistress. Tudor's choreography is lyrical and dramatic and brilliantly captures the characters' moods and emotions. The ballet reflects the development of the psychological complex of the principal character, Caroline. As she steals moments of encounters with her lover, her movements are light and agile, portraying her joy and carefree mood. Her movements become more introspective, heavy, and somber as she realizes the inevitable separation from her lover and leaves in the arms of her betrothed. In conclusion, Jardin Aux Lilas is a complex and multifaceted ballet that offers a glimpse into the human psyche. It is a testament to the power of art to communicate complex ideas and emotions.

Promoting Personalized Reminiscence Among Cognitively Intact Older Adults Through an AI-Driven Interactive Multimodal Photo Album: Development and Usability Study.

Reminiscence, a therapy that uses stimulating materials such as old photos and videos to stimulate long-term memory, can improve the emotional well-being and life satisfaction of older adults, including those who are cognitively intact. However, providing personalized reminiscence therapy can be challenging for caregivers and family members. This study aimed to achieve three objectives: (1) design and develop the GoodTimes app, an interactive multimodal photo album that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to engage users in personalized conversations and storytelling about their pictures, encompassing family, friends, and special moments; (2) examine the app's functionalities in various scenarios using use-case studies and assess the app's usability and user experience through the user study; and (3) investigate the app's potential as a supplementary tool for reminiscence therapy among cognitively intact older adults, aiming to enhance their psychological well-being by facilitating the recollection of past experiences. We used state-of-the-art AI technologies, including image recognition, natural language processing, knowledge graph, logic, and machine learning, to develop GoodTimes. First, we constructed a comprehensive knowledge graph that models the information required for effective communication, including photos, people, locations, time, and stories related to the photos. Next, we developed a voice assistant that interacts with users by leveraging the knowledge graph and machine learning techniques. Then, we created various use cases to examine the functions of the system in different scenarios. Finally, to evaluate GoodTimes' usability, we conducted a study with older adults (N=13; age range 58-84, mean 65.8 years). The study period started from January to March 2023. The use-case tests demonstrated the performance of GoodTimes in handling a variety of scenarios, highlighting its versatility and adaptability. For the user study, the feedback from our participants was highly positive, with 92% (12/13) reporting a positive experience conversing with GoodTimes. All participants mentioned that the app invoked pleasant memories and aided in recollecting loved ones, resulting in a sense of happiness for the majority (11/13, 85%). Additionally, a significant majority found GoodTimes to be helpful (11/13, 85%) and user-friendly (12/13, 92%). Most participants (9/13, 69%) expressed a desire to use the app frequently, although some (4/13, 31%) indicated a need for technical support to navigate the system effectively. Our AI-based interactive photo album, GoodTimes, was able to engage users in browsing their photos and conversing about them. Preliminary evidence supports GoodTimes' usability and benefits cognitively intact older adults. Future work is needed to explore its potential positive effects among older adults with cognitive impairment.

ANALYSIS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DETERMINANTS IN NURSING PROFESSION STUDENTS IN BANDA ACEH AND ACEH BESAR

Emotional intelligence is a person's ability to regulate their emotional life with intelligence, maintaining emotional harmony and expression through the skills of self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation, empathy and social harmony. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and nursing professional students in Banda Aceh Aceh Besar 2023. This type of research is descriptive correlation. The population in this study was 288 nursing professional students from Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar.The sampling technique used accidental sampling with a sample size of 258. This research was carried out on 20-30 July 2023. The results of the research obtained a value for self-awareness with emotional intelligence p=value 0.013, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between self-awareness and emotional intelligence, on self-regulation p value = value 0.033 there is a relationship between self-regulation and emotional intelligence, for motivation with a value of p = value 1.000 thre is no relationship between motivation and emotional intelligence, for empathy with a value of p = value 0.000 there is a relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence, for support from parents and family p value = value 0.680, then there is no relationshipbetween family support emotional intelligence and friendship social relationships obtained p value = value 0.009, there is a relationship between friendship social relationships and emotional intelligence.

SOCIAL MEDIA’S RIPPLE EFFECT: UNRAVELLING ADOLESCENTS AGGRESSION SAND ITS TOLL ON PARENTAL MENTAL WELL-BEING

PURPOSE: To investigate the correlation between social media exposure and aggressive behaviour in adolescents and assess the subsequent impact on parent’s mental health for informed intervention. DESIGN / METHODOLOGY: Utilizing a mixed methods approach this study will make use of journals magazines , reference books, qualitatively to assess social media usage patterns and aggressive behaviour in a diverse adolescent population. Concurrently secondary sources of data were used in the study which will provide in depth insight into the perceived impact on mental health of parents. FINDINGS AND RESULTS:To obtain the most recent an relevant findings. recommend checking recent academics journals, publications or reputed sources that focus on social psychology or related fields. ORIGINALITY / VALUE:The study of social medias influences on aggressive behaviour and its impact on parents mental well-being holds significant value and originality due to several factors like emerging issues of excessive use of social media and its effect on emotional life of adolescence as well as their parents, interdisciplinary nature that adds depth to the investigation providing a more comprehensive views, identifying the impact of social media on aggressive behaviour allows for the exploration of strategies to mitigate negative consequences and the potential for ignoring practical strategies policies and educational initiatives. TYPE OF PAPER:Descriptive research with exploratory research design. KEYWORD: Aggressive behaviour, comprehensive, adolescenc

Feminist Voices in Boys Love Literature: Subverting Gender Norms and Empowering Women

Boys Love (BL) literature is a creative genre that has become popular online in the past 20 years. It mainly describes the emotional life of homosexuals, especially gay men. It is an important and controversial part of the Internet subculture active among young people. However, contrary to its content, the creators behind BL literature are often non-gay young women. Women create and appreciate BL novels through the Internet to express their demands for aesthetics, pure love, and equality. This kind of gender writing that breaks tradition has a bright spot of feminism, and though this may take a long time, it can help create a more friendly living space for women in a patriarchal society. This article analyzes female writers' subversion of male images in BL novels, thereby proving that BL culture satisfies women's demands for a more profound social status and equal rights and contributes to breaking the patriarchal society.

USHIRA (VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES (LINN.)NASH) IN VYANGA: REVIEW ARTICLE

Vyanga is considered as Kshudra roga (minor disease), it occurs due to Vata and Pitta dosha. Characterized by the presence of Niruja (painless), Tanu (thin), and Shyavavarna mandala (dark brownish) Patches. It can be compared with Melasma, one of the hyperpigmented disorders. Melasma is known for causing a significant impact on quality of life, including a negative effect on the Patients emotional well-being and social life. Drugs with Varnyakara properties are helpful in the management of Vyanga.

An artistic perspective on individual space–time flows

ABSTRACT Cartographically, there are now many ways of depicting the spatiotemporal life of human individuals, from flow and animated maps to 3D space-time cubes. However, these scientifically led representations have limited expressive potential for the emotional and inner life of these individuals. Artistic visual forms have been identified as a resource to bring such qualitative communication to and alongside maps. In the ‘Journey as a Flow' project we attempt to represent the geometry and motivation of everyday human motion in relation to various points in the environment and within an environment of other individual flows. We have produced various visual artwork sketches in order to understand the wide range of environmental flows of an individual as well as one's perception of them. We used the space-time cube (i.e. time-geographic aquarium) as a starting point, dictated by the need to create a functional tool in which space and time were both visible, as well as having potential as a 3D tangible object for physical exhibition. This forms the basis for analyses of displacement, interaction and perception. All the modifications of this established geospatial visualisation are inspirations and incorporations from art disciplines. The project outputs therefore include inspirations from cine-plastic art and Escher’s perspective drawings, but the main part of it draws from the Italian renaissance concept of the image conceived as a framed window through which we look at the world. The idea of central perspective has also been used to portray spaces as a flow toward a specific destination. The overall set of representations depict a dynamic version of human lives, while the set of various metaphors deployed drive an artistic interpretation of how some people can perceive (their own / other) flows during their journey. A transformation has therefore occurred from a temporal flow would be conventionally spatial to one that assumes platial properties (i.e. an individually led geography of place).

Exploring the life experiences of school-aged children afflicted by tethered spinal cord syndrome: An interpretative qualitative study.

Children affected by tethered cord syndrome (TCS) encounter multifaceted challenges encompassing educational, familial and social spheres, underscoring the significance of a holistic comprehension of their subjective emotional well-being and life encounters. Nonetheless, healthcare professionals tend to prioritise the physical functionality of the afflicted individuals throughout the treatment and rehabilitation process, often neglecting the emotional experiences and requirements of these children as they transition into posthospitalization phases. To advance the subjective experiences and perceptions of children with TCS upon reintegration into their families, educational institutions and wider societal contexts subsequent to their discharge from medical facilities. The study was conducted at the Children's Hospital in Zhejiang. Twelve children aged 8-15 with TCS were included in the study. The research design used an interpretative qualitative approach, utilising semi-structured interviews as the primary data collection method. Data analysis was performed using reflexive thematic analysis, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of emerging themes and patterns. Four major themes (and seven subthemes) were identified from the findings: (1) growing pains (a shameful secret, distance between ideal and reality); (2) inappropriate expressions of familial affection (knowing is not understanding, unspeakable guilt); (3) social estrangement (uncomfortable distinctions, familiar stranger) and (4) striving for independence and consistency. Children affected by TCS exhibit internal sensitivity and challenges in self-development, family dynamics and social interactions. They aspire to attain a future characterised by independence and freedom, akin to that of their typically developing peers. These findings can help health professionals, families and educators gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a child with TCS, and the findings can also serve as a platform for interventions that seek to promote self-expression in these children so that they can experience life as a meaningful and positive process. This study received support from children with TCS and their guardians during data collection, as well as from the head nurse of the unit. Coresearchers also contributed to design, data collection, analysis and writing.

Effects of classroom‐based social problem‐solving training on elementary school children: Investigating the moderating role of executive function

AbstractSocial problem‐solving (SPS) skills represent an individual's ability to effectively solve daily problems. Although previous studies have demonstrated the positive effects of SPS interventions, there is still a lack of evidence on the relevant moderating factors. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of an SPS intervention on a sample of elementary school children, by focusing on the potential moderating effects of executive function. The participants included a total of 101 fifth graders (mean age of 10.6 years), who were divided into two groups for an immediate intervention (treatment) and delayed intervention (control). The following three aspects were measured pre‐ and postintervention: SPS skills, emotional regulation, and school adjustment. Preintervention, we measured two aspects of executive function using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery, including working memory and inhibition. Following the intervention, the participants increasingly generated alternative solutions, which may have contributed to better adaptive functioning and solutions. However, we also observed some negative impacts on participants with lower executive functioning, including deteriorating effects on emotional regulation (problem solving) and life satisfaction. These findings emphasize the need to pay close attention to the individual profiles of the recipients to design more effective interventions.

Exploring the Evolutionary-Biological Basis of Mating Strategies in Submissive Women: A Comparative Study in Three Subgroups of BDSM Sex Practitioners

ABSTRACT An evolutionary-biological framework may predict strengthened partners’ cohesion resulting from certain mating strategies. We compared interpersonal equality in a relationship, emotional (life scale) submissiveness toward other people (LS), and future partnership expectations in three groups of BDSM women. The first group experienced submission only during sexual activities (PLAY). The second group also felt submissive in the relationship (REL). The last group was sexually aroused by both submission and dominance (SWITCH). When comparing LS and future partnership expectations, REL scored higher, while PLAY did not differ from SWITCH. Therefore, we summed PLAY+SWITCH and compared them to REL. REL, who expected a hierarchical interpersonal difference in the relationship, wanted to invest more into the relationship, would have missed the partner more, and were more likely to reject single sexual encounters, short, or parallel relationships than PLAY+SWITCH. Our findings suggest a mating strategy that involves stronger rejection of short-term relationships and higher investments into the relationships. Women of the REL group were also more submissive toward other people, so we consider this subgroup highly vulnerable to discrimination. Furthermore, their effort to maintain the relationship can make them vulnerable to violent partners.

Perceived Emotional Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Elementary School Children on the US-Mexico Border.

Objectives. It has been established that an adult's perceived ability to effectively address negative emotions predicts their life satisfaction. To increase the understanding of ethnic minority children's mental health and quality of life, this study examined the relationship between perceived emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction of Hispanic children. Methods. Using the nonexperimental-correlational research design and the convenience sampling method, a total of 176 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students (73 boys, 103 girls; 88% Hispanic) in one public elementary school on the US-Mexico border were recruited to participate in this study. Emotional self-efficacy was measured using the emotional subscale of the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children and subjective well-being was measured using the Student Life Satisfaction Scale. Spearman correlation and ordinal regression analyses were used to test the study hypotheses. Results. Consistent with findings from the current literature, emotional self-efficacy was positively associated with subjective well-being. Children in lower elementary grades were more likely to report higher emotional self-efficacy than those in higher elementary grades. Boys were more likely to report higher life satisfaction than girls. Conclusions and Relevance. Using a sample of elementary school children with Hispanic backgrounds on the US-Mexico border, this study attested to the empirical link between emotional self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Our study findings stress the importance of early identification of students with low emotional self-efficacious beliefs and the early introduction of social-emotional learning programs in elementary schools to enhance students' emotional self-efficacy. This study contributes to positive psychology literature and provides insights for future school-based mental health practice and research.

IMPACT OF FRIENDSHIP NETWORK SATISFACTION ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG FEMALE ADULTS

This study investigates the impact of friendship network satisfaction on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction among female university students. Conducted at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, the research involved 200 participants, utilizing the Friendship Network Satisfaction Scale (FNSS), Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to assess key variables. The study adopted a cross-sectional design, employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression modeling for data analysis. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between friendship network satisfaction and both emotional intelligence and life satisfaction. Higher levels of friendship satisfaction were associated with enhanced emotional intelligence, suggesting that fulfilling social connections play a crucial role in developing emotional competencies. Similarly, students reporting greater satisfaction with their friendship networks exhibited higher life satisfaction, underscoring the importance of supportive peer relationships for overall well-being. The findings indicate that fostering satisfying friendships can be an effective strategy for enhancing emotional and life outcomes among university students.

Traversing Emotional Spaces: Social Media Affordances and Emotion Regulation in Times of Physical Isolation

People’s emotional life is increasingly interwoven with social media. Against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in China, this study investigated social media affordances enacted during people’s emotion regulation processes. By analyzing in-depth interviews with 27 Shanghai residents going through a 2-month lockdown, we identified intersections between social media affordances and different emotion regulation processes: selectivity and intrapersonal emotion regulation; visibility and emotional self-presentation; bandwidth and interpersonal emotion regulation; connectivity and collective emotion regulation. This study extended our knowledge of mediated emotion regulation processes and enriched our understanding of the dynamic relations between users, media technologies, and emotional and social contexts.