Experience Of Happiness Research Articles

Distinctive roles of tourist eudaimonic and hedonic experiences on satisfaction and place attachment: Combined use of SEM and necessary condition analysis

This study examined two different aspects of tourist eudaimonic and hedonic experiences, and compared how they affect satisfaction and place attachment. Four tourist eudaimonic experience constructs—“meaning, self-connectedness, accomplishment, and personal expressiveness”— and four hedonic constructs—“positive affect, negative affect, carefreeness, and hedonic enjoyment”—were selected. By utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) and necessary condition analysis (NCA), the study suggests that providing hedonic experience is likely to enhance the satisfaction level and that regardless of the presence of other enhancers, an adequate level of hedonic experience is necessary. For achieving high place attachment, tourist eudaimonic experience is one of the (substitutable) determinants, although an adequate level of hedonic experience must also be provided. Accordingly, this study highlights the differences between two tourist happiness experiences and acknowledges whether destinations should prioritize either of them or not abandon both.

Just like fireworks in my brain \u2013 a Swedish interview study on experiences of emotions in female patients with eating disorders

BackgroundPatients with eating disorders have reported poorer emotional awareness, more emotional suppression, less use of adaptive emotional regulation strategies, and more use of maladaptive emotional regulation strategies compared to people in healthy control groups.AimTo explore experiences of emotions by a transdiagnostic sample of patients with eating disorders.MethodNine patients with different eating disorder diagnoses at an eating disorder outpatient clinic in Sweden were interviewed for their thoughts on emotions. The interviews were analyzed with Thematic Analysis.ResultFour themes were constructed: “Not knowing what one feels”, “Switch off, run away, or hide behind a mask”, “Emotions in a lifelong perspective”, and “Using eating behaviours to regulate emotions”. The patients described uncertainty regarding whether they experienced emotions correctly. They described how they tried to avoid difficult emotions through suppressive strategies and eating disorder behaviour. All described strategies were inefficient and all emotions were experienced as problematic, even joy. Since joy was used as a mask, the real experience of happiness was lost and mourned.ConclusionAll kinds of emotions were considered problematic to experience, but shame, fear, and sadness were considered worst. It is difficult to know if the emotional difficulties preceded an eating disorder, however such difficulties may have increased as a result of the eating disorder.

Pengaruh terapi Modalitas : Senam lansia Terhadap Depresi Pada Lansia di Panti Sosial Lansia Harapan Kita Palembang

Background One of the therapeutic uses of the Elderly Gym Modality is used for someone who has depression, the results may be different if the elderly are actively involved in a specially designed series of exercise activities. Gradually elderly sadness are resolved through developing happy experiences. the effectiveness of elderly gymnastics therapy as a therapeutic tool will occur if the therapist has sufficient skills to make exercise the right tool. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of therapy modalities: elderly exercise on depression in the elderly at the Harapan Kita Social Home for the Elderly in Palembang in 2020. This research method is a Quasi-Experimental research with the design used is a one group pre-test-post design. The sample was 33 samples by total sampling that met the requirements, and all of them were measured the reduction of depression before and after exercise. The effect of elderly exercise on depression reduction using the –test test. Result average depression before 15.67 at 95% CI 13.74-17.59 became 14.55, at 95% CI 12.99-16.10 and the Depression Level in the Elderly depression from 7 people to 2 people from the statistical test of the test. The t-test result is a p-value of 0.007 (<0.05). The conclusion is that exercise in the elderly can reduce the level of depression in the elderly at the Harapan Kita Social Institution. Suggestion It is hoped that the orphanage will increase the activity or exercise to reduce depression in the elderly who suffer from depression

Move and Be Moved: The Effect of Moving Specific Movement Elements on the Experience of Happiness.

Dynamic body feedback is used in dance movement therapy (DMT), with the aim to facilitate emotional expression and a change of emotional state through movement and dance for individuals with psychosocial or psychiatric complaints. It has been demonstrated that moving in a specific way can evoke and regulate related emotions. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of executing a unique set of kinetic movement elements on an individual mover’s experience of happiness. A specific sequence consisting of movement elements that recent studies have related to the feeling of happiness was created and used in a series of conditions. To achieve a more realistic reflection of DMT practice, the study incorporated the interpersonal dimension between the dance movement therapist (DMTh) and the client, and the impact of this interbodily feedback on the emotional state of the client. This quantitative study was conducted in a within-subject design. Five male and 20 female participants (mean age = 20.72) participated in three conditions: a solo executed movement sequence, a movement sequence executed with a DMTh who attuned and mirrored the movements, and a solo executed movement sequence not associated with feelings of happiness. Participants were only informed about the movements and not the feelings that may be provoked by these movements. The effects on individuals were measured using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and visual analog scales. Results showed that a specific movement sequence based on movement elements associated with happiness executed with a DMTh can significantly enhance the corresponding affective state. An additional finding of this study indicated that facilitating expressed emotion through movement elements that are not associated with happiness can enhance feelings such as empowerment, pride, and determination, which are experienced as part of positive affect. The results show the impact of specific full-body movement elements on the emotional state and the support outcome of DMT on emotion regulation.

Women’s and men’s happiness in the context of eternal values

The authors draw attention to the issue of gender differences in the features of the subjective experience of happiness and unhappiness. The article describes the results of a study conducted with clients of psychologists who report problems related to the experience of destructive interpersonal relationships and consider themselves deeply unhappy in life. The purpose of the study is to reveal the gender specificity of the frustration of the subjects’ life needs underlying the deep experience of unhappiness in their lives. A peculiarity of the approach used by the authors is the consideration of issues of psychological nature in the context of philosophical and religious understanding of eternal values, such as happiness and love for one’s neighbor. A special focus of the authors’ attention is the problems related to the philosophical and religious basis of consideration of the feminine as Sophia the Wisdom of God with the complex of her rejection, the dominant sense of guilt, and the desire to return to the Father. Such methodological symbiosis is facilitated by interdisciplinarity as one of the main principles of the authors’ interaction with the materials of this work. The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) aimed at the amplification of subjects’ unconscious intentions is used as a diagnostic instrument. The conducted psychological study allows to reveal and describe some of the causes for the manifestation and experience of happiness and unhappiness in the lives of modern men and women and show specific differences between their subjective experiences of happiness and unhappiness in their lives. Unlike previous studies of this kind, the deployed philosophical and religious studies approach provides an opportunity to take a new look at the outlined issues considering them from the point of the philosophical context of values.

The Role of the Father in the Early First Year of Early Childhood’s Life

The purpose of this study is to find out the role of the father in the early life of the child and restore the nature of a father who plays a major role in the early life of the child, especially at an early age, namely the age of 0-6 years. In this research, the descriptive method is used with a qualitative approach, with a sociological perspective. A sociological approach to family education relationships can also provide a practical understanding of the role of fathers in early childhood. By using survey data to be analyzed. The results of the study show that survey data from 40 respondents showed that through play activities between fathers and children will develop various kinds of child development after an early age, including social development and emotional development. The presence of the father in the child's early life is not only felt by the child as a happy experience but the mother and father themselves also feel happy when they are involved in the child's early life.

The effect of experience quality on behavioral intention to an island destination: The mediating role of perceived value and happiness

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of experience quality, perceived value and happiness on behavioral intention. The study also examines the mediating role of perceived value and happiness on the effect of experience quality on behavioral intention. The samples of the study were 220 Indonesian tourists who have traveled to Dodola island or those who are currently travelling in Dodola Island Destination. This study used purposive sampling techniques using the following criteria: (1) have traveled to Dodola Island; (2). are currently travelling in Dodola Island; (3). Have a minimum age of 18 years old. The data analysis technique used was Partial Least square (PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0. The results showed that the experience quality has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention, perceived value and happiness. Then the perception of value and happiness had a positive and significant effect on intention to behave. The results of this study also indicate that the perception of value and happiness can act as a partial mediation of the influence of the experience quality on behavioral intention.

ЦІННІСТЬ СВОБОДИ ЯК СВІТОГЛЯДНИЙ ЧИННИК ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧЧЯ

The article is devoted to researching the connections between the values of freedom and life wisdom with psychological well-being. The survey had conducted in the form of a written group survey of respondents. In the research, the following research methods were provided: questionnaire "Value Orientations" by M. Rokych; methods of diagnosing the subjective well-being by R.M. Shamionov, TV Beskova; K. Riff's psychological well-being scale. The results of the research were analyzed by using statistical processing methods. The relationship between the values of freedom and life wisdom with the components and aspects of psychological well-being has been identified. It is determined that the value of freedom is positively correlated with the general level of psychological well-being and contributes to the experience of happiness through the realization of the autonomy, ability to build relevant and meaningful goals in life and a sense of personal growth. The dominance of the value of life wisdom is related to the level of psychological well-being and its components in a negative way. It has been stated that the orientation towards the value of freedom is inversely related to hedonistic well-being, and the dominance of this value does not contribute to the feeling of happiness. On the basis of the conducted research the perspective directions of work directed on preservation of optimum psychological well-being in the conditions of remote activity and recreation have been defined. These areas of work include learning the ability to find a balance between activities and recreation and learning effective forms of recreation through online resources. The role of values of freedom and life wisdom as a worldview factor of well-being was proved, the peculiarities of their interdependence during the pandemic were studied.

"체험관광이 경험가치와 행복에 미치는 영향 연구 -중국인 관광객을 대상으로-"

"체험관광이 경험가치와 행복에 미치는 영향 연구 -중국인 관광객을 대상으로-"

The Relationship between Interpersonal Relationships and Subjective Experience of Happiness among Active Elderly in Korea

The Relationship between Interpersonal Relationships and Subjective Experience of Happiness among Active Elderly in Korea

Symbol of light in “Paternal lantern” by Roman Fedoriv

The paper deals with the novel “Paternal Lantern” by Roman Fedoriv, namely with the symbolic meanings the light acquires according to its material representation in the work. The writer interprets this symbol, common for the cultures of the whole world, in a rather original way. In the novel, the sunlight is associated with the human internal strength and power of nature; it is a precondition for life as well as evidence of righteous existence on earth. The sunset symbolizes approaching death and thereby manifests the man’s need to rethink his way of life. The fire is a source of light and heat, and even, in accordance with ancestral beliefs, an abode of the deity; therefore it is frequently treated as a guarantee of family’s happiness and longevity, as a patron of the house. The fire has the power to clear evil and passions out; however, it also symbolizes love, which needs care not less than a bonfire. The ambivalence of the fire, namely the fire of life and the one of death, caused by its origin and destination, represents opposite principles of the universe. The ‘free’ fire, lit in the open air due to the community’s will, resembles the lantern of Halychyna land for the novel’s characters. Hidden in the depths of human being, the outbursts of anger, the experience of happiness and joy, and still untapped potential, which makes a person capable of making great things, are also associated with fire. The candle symbolizing “light that enlightens everyone” accompanies characters’ good thoughts and actions, it can be a prophetic sign or guide to the afterlife. The function of ‘lantern’ in the novel is also performed by the things related not to the physical light but the shine of life, insight, and true understanding. These are home (native land), a righteous person, art and texts, minstrels, scholars and teachers that bring enlightenment to the people, help them search for truth and pass it on to the next generations leaving the trace of light in their descendants’ memory.

The impact of family environment on the life satisfaction among young adults with personality as a mediator

• The family environment has a predictive effect on life satisfaction. • Personality is an intermediary between family environment and life satisfaction. • The family environment cultivates an adolescent’s personality. The study aimed to investigate the effects of family environment and personality on the life satisfaction of young adults. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), and the Family Environment Scale Chinese Version (FES-CV-SV) were completed by 1749 Chinese young adults (M age = 19.88 years, SD = 1.63). The survey results showed that family cohesion had a positive effect on life satisfaction, and family conflict had a negative effect on life satisfaction. Family cohesion and conflict had a significant indirect effect on life satisfaction through the two dimensions of personality extraversion and neuroticism. Therefore, improving the family environment and the relationship between members can improve young adults’ life satisfaction and enhance their happiness experience.

Happy and shameful experiences among ethnic groups in Indonesia: Cognitive, affective and behavioral Dimensions

The way people experience emotion depends on how they appraise the event. If the event is congruent with the individual’s goal and beliefs, she/he is likely to experience a positive emotion, but if it is incongruent, then she/he is likely to experience a negative emotion. Moreover, the process of appraisal is influenced by “what is taught” in a particular culture, so, what is considered shameful in one culture may have little significance for another culture. This study compares happiness and shameful experience in four ethnic groups, the Javanese, the Balinese, the Minang, and the Dayakis, in the islands of Java, Bali, West Sumatera, and South Kalimantan, respectively. Each one of these ethnic groups has unique characteristics in terms of the power system in the family and openness to external world. It is assumed that the norms and beliefs in each group have significant impact on emotional experiences. Each participant was asked to share his/her happy andshameful experience and afterwards to answer several questions in regard to the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of those experiences. The study revealed that among three of the ethnic groups, the Minang, the Balinese and the Dayakis, there are no substantial differences in happy experiences with only the Javanese differing slightly, but there is an indication that shameful experience seems to be more culture specific than happy experience.

메타분석을 통한 액티브 에이징 스포츠 참가자의 몰입경험과 심리적 행복감의 관계 연구

메타분석을 통한 액티브 에이징 스포츠 참가자의 몰입경험과 심리적 행복감의 관계 연구

“I want to break free!” How experiences of freedom foster consumer happiness

This research investigates the relevance, characteristics, and influence of experiences of freedom as a source of consumer happiness. A qualitative study (Study 1) underscores the existence of two types of experiences of freedom in consumption that bring happiness to consumers: “freedom from” worries, stress, or everyday life and “freedom to” explore, decide, and enact who they are or want to become. A content analysis (Study 2) and an experiment (Study 3) show how these two types of experiences of freedom have different characteristics and are related to happiness in different ways: “freedom from” experiences are related to low positive emotional arousal (calm) and are more likely to foster hedonic, pleasure-based happiness, while “freedom to” experiences are more frequently associated with high positive emotional arousal (excitement) and are more likely to foster eudaimonic, meaning-based happiness. The results are discussed in terms of research, consumer and managerial implications.

Music for One World: Moroccan Musical Experience of Diversity, Fusion, Happiness, Healing, and Peace

Although steeped in Islamic religion and culture, Morocco is a land of varying influences and histories, including those of the native Berbers, the Moors and Jews driven out of Spain, those who follow the pious Sufi culture of Islamic spiritualism, and the Gnawa slaves who were brought into southern Morocco by Arabs. The music, customs, values, and everyday lives of these disparate peoples continue to not only blend with each other’s but also to fuse Moroccan music and culture with those of Europe, Africa, and America. The influence of Moroccan music continues to play a vital role in shaping contemporary music, especially in the study of rhythm. Music that was once heard by voices, flutes, oboes, strings, bagpipes, auxiliary percussion, and drums—symbolic of Moroccan cultural identity--may now be heard on electric guitars, keyboards, and amplified voices in popular and modern music styles that reflect Morocco’s continuing efforts to be active players in the international community.

Physical, Mental and Social Wellbeing among Inmates Living in Destitute Home

Introduction: Wellbeing can be defined as an experience of health, happiness, and prosperity with good mental health, high satisfaction, and sense of meaning or purpose but now-a-days it seems declining which adversely affects the physical, mental and social well-being of people leading to poverty, unemployment and destitution. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the physical, mental and social wellbeing among inmates living in destitute home and seek association between their overall wellbeing with selected demographic variables. Methods: The quantitative research approach was adopted for the study with a descriptive survey design. It included 80 inmates living in destitute homes aged above 18 years selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Face to Face interviews were conducted to collect data using structured rating scales. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Majority of the study subjects i.e. 37.5% were in the age group of 40-60 years and 76.25% were male. 93.8% of them had poor physical wellbeing, 71.2% had poor mental wellbeing, and 81.25% had poor social wellbeing. There was significant association of overall wellbeing of inmates living in destitute home with selected demographic variables i.e., marital status, suffering from any illness currently as well as prior to admission to destitute home, family monthly income (prior to admission to destitute home) and current source of income at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The present study shows that there is a poor state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing among inmates living in destitute home. The study also concludes that there is significant association of overall wellbeing of destitute with their marital status, current source of income, their illness and monthly family income. How to cite this article:John A, Rani S, John N. Physical, Mental and Social Wellbeing among Inmates Living in Destitute Home. Int J Nurs Midwif Res 2020; 7(1): 37-42. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202007

The effects of implementing a gratitude development program on the quality of life and happiness of upper elementary school students

The aim of this paper is to test the impact of the implementation of gratitude development program on the quality of life and happiness of sixth, seventh and eighth grade elementary school students. The total of 79 students of one elementary school from a rural part of Eastern Croatia participated in the research, divided into experimental (N = 39) and control (N = 40) groups. The gratitude development program was conducted once a day for a period of four weeks. The Personal Well-Being Index for School Children and the Subjective Happiness Scale were administered before and after the program. The results were processed by a two-way analysis of variance with repeated measurements on the first factor. There was a significant increase in the level of overall quality of life and specific quality of life domains in the experimental group in comparison to the control group. There were no significant changes in happiness level in the experimental group after the program. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the relationship of gratitude, the quality of life and the experience of happiness. Also, the results indicate the importance of using psychological interventions that can improve the quality of life of students in the educational context. The paper extensively discusses the usefulness of this research and its implications for future research.

A happy experience of a dark place: Consuming and performing the Jallianwala Bagh

Abstract This article adopts a phenomenological, ethnographic approach to examine place consumption and place experience through visitors' practices in situ. It focuses particularly on an examination of the embodied practices and performances of both tourists and the local community. Viewing memorial places as ‘performative fields’, we argue that a set of processes are simultaneously at play: while consuming the place and its representations (place consumption), visitors are also producing the meaning of the place through their embodied practices (place production) and, simultaneously, form and project a construct of their own selves (self-identity construction), within wider social narratives (social/national-identity construction). The simultaneity of these processes is empirically illustrated and supported by the findings from the qualitative research in the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial in Amritsar, India, where British colonial forces massacred more than one thousand peaceful protesters in 1919.

KONSEP KEBAHAGIAAN DALAM TASAWUF MODERN HAMKA

Happiness is an eternal concept that will always keep being up to date which means the concept of happiness will never be ended for discussion. Starting from ancient times, people today, and people in the future always want the same thing as happiness. The concept of happiness is not something new for both the world of Sufism and philosophy, therefore the concept of happiness experiences the dynamic development of the concept. Hamka is one of the scholars in Indonesia who discusses the concept of happiness, but Hamka has its own characteristics in explaining happiness. According to Hamka, happiness actually exists in every human being, happiness can be achieved from inside, not from outside, happiness that comes from outside of ourself is only as a complement to happiness inside, happiness can be achieved if humans always hone and develop tools which can be used to achieve happiness and these tools are religion, reason, and mind. These three things have a relationship with each other, if humans are able to develop these three things then humans can achieve happiness in their lives. In achieving happiness, these three things can be applied by using several methods namely zuhud, sincere, qana’ah and tawakal. The background of this research will explain the concept of happiness in the modern mysticism of Hamka. This research is a library research, and to make it more functional and useful, this paper will be equipped by a description method, interpretation and analysis of data in detail for each problem raised, therefore it can obtain a comprehensive understanding.