Experiences Of Social Support Research Articles

Nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction: the role of technology integration, self-efficacy, social support, and prior experience

BackgroundThe nursing profession has significant importance in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Nursing practitioners who have essential competencies and who are satisfied with their job are vital in achieving optimum patient outcomes. Understanding the effects of technology integration on nurse workforce competencies and job satisfaction is crucial due to the fast progress of technology in healthcare settings. Furthermore, many elements, including self-efficacy, social support, and prior experience have been recognized as possible mediators or moderators within this association. The primary objective of this quantitative research was to examine the influence of nursing education and the integration of technology on the competencies and job satisfaction of nursing professionals. Additionally, this study aimed to explore the potential mediating and moderating effects of self-efficacy and social support in this relationship.MethodsThis cross-sectional, quantitative study employed an online survey questionnaire with standardized scales to measure nursing workforce competencies, job satisfaction, self-efficacy, social support, and prior experience. It was completed by 210 registered nurses from various healthcare settings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and structural equation modeling performed with SPSS 23 and SmartPLS 3.0 software.ResultsThe study’s findings revealed that nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction were significantly predicted by nursing training and technology integration. The relationship between nursing training and technology integration, as well as nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction, was partially mediated by self-efficacy and social support. Furthermore, prior experience moderated the relationship between nursing education and technological integration, nursing workforce competencies, and job satisfaction.ConclusionsThe study’s findings suggest that nursing training and technology integration can improve nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction and that self-efficacy and social support play an important role in mediating this relationship. Furthermore, prior experience can have an impact on the efficacy of nursing training and technology integration programs for developing nursing workforce competencies. The study has several practical implications for nursing education, training, and professional development programs, as well as strategies used by healthcare organizations to improve nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction. To maximize their impact on nursing workforce competencies and job satisfaction, this study recommends that nursing training and technology integration programs focus on enhancing self-efficacy and social support. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the significance of prior experience when designing and implementing nursing training and technology integration programs.

Vulnerable in the end – Longitudinal study among medical students on mental health and personal and work-related resources over a 5.5-year-period

BackgroundMental health problems are common in medical professionals and their development already starts at the undergraduate level. Studies on medical students can replicate higher prevalence for depression and burnout in this group, but they normally compare semester cohorts in an anonymized, cross-sectional approach and without a preventive perspective. MethodsWe surveyed medical students at the beginning and end of their medical curriculum and collected data on burnout, depressivity, work related experience and salutogenesis parameters with validated self-administered questionnaires. Most remarkably we obtained the data from the same 58 individuals after 5.5 years, representing data of the highest quality in order to compare the mental health status at the beginning and the end of our students´ medical curriculum. ResultsOur results not only show a severe exacerbation of physical, mental and emotional burnout in the participants at the end of their studies. The students also do not seem to have sufficient personal (resilience) or social resources (e.g. experience of social support) for coping with their mental health problems around the time of their graduation. ConclusionsOur participants reflect a development of mental health during their medical studies at university that is paving the way to the devastating prevalence of mental disorders and suicide in health professionals. From our results we derive an urgent need to integrate self-care and active coping in the learning goals of medical curricula.

Risk Factors Linked to Violence in Female Same-Sex Couples in Hispanic America: A Scoping Review.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) among women is an understudied topic in Hispanic Americans; therefore, we aim to describe this phenomenon and its associated risk factors in comparison with other sexual orientations and practices. A scoping review was carried out using the following databases: Scopus, Web of Science, Redalyc, Scielo.org, and Dialnet. The following keywords were used: same-sex, intragender, couple, domestic, and partner violence. The inclusion criteria applied were studies published between 2000 and 2022 with a minimum participation of 15% of Hispanic Americans, resulting in 23 articles. The findings showed a lower presence of studies on violence in women compared to men. Minority stress, power dynamics, social support, and childhood experiences of violence, which are related and complementary to each other, were identified as risk factors. We concluded that there is little research on IPV among women. In addition, studies require a renewed focus to comprehend this type of violence, which cannot be equated with those of heterosexual couples. This approach continues to perpetuate the invisibility of this problem, and, therefore, a more inclusive and specific perspective is needed.

The significance of green exercise for the health and wellbeing of Italian immigrants in Norway: a mixed-methods study

BackgroundGreen exercise (physical activity in presence of nature) has beneficial effects for health and wellbeing. Green exercise is a popular form of recreation in the Nordic countries, but participation is lower among the immigrant population from non-Western countries. However, no attention has been given to immigrants from the European Economic Area regarding this topic. Given the cultural and structural differences that surround green exercise in Italy and Norway, the case of the Italian immigrants in Norway is of interest to enrich our understanding of green exercise and its significance for health and wellbeing among immigrants in the Nordic countries.MethodsThis convergent mixed methods study investigated the pathways that link green exercise to health and wellbeing among Italian immigrants in Norway. Quantitative data were collected through an online survey (n = 321), which was oversampled to better reflect the sociodemographic profile of the reference population. Logistic regression was used to model the association of green exercise with self-rated health (SRH) or satisfaction with life (SWL) before and after controlling for selected confounders (age, gender, educational level, language proficiency, social support, and childhood experiences with green exercise). Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews (n = 14) and analysed thematically. Merging of the two strands was done using a simultaneous bidirectional approach.ResultsThe logistic regression found a significant bivariate association of green exercise with both SRH and SWL, though the association remained significant only for SWL after controlling for confounders. From the thematic analysis, three themes were identified: Green exercise opportunities contributing to overall satisfaction, Closeness to nature, and Embracing a new lifestyle. The integrated findings indicate that green exercise supported the immigrants’ wellbeing, especially by providing stress relief, though socioeconomic status and acculturation may have a major impact on general health. Familiarity, appreciation of nature benefits, social support, and acculturation were identified as facilitating factors.ConclusionsThis study provides novel insights into how green exercise supports health, wellbeing, and inclusion among immigrants to the Nordic countries and emphasizes the importance of developing culturally adapted strategies to enhance this health-promoting activity among immigrant populations.

Caregiver experiences of social support following stroke

ObjectivesInformal caregivers need to support their loved ones while performing caregiving responsibilities. A phenomenological qualitative study was done to understand the role of social support accessible for stroke caregivers. Materials and methodsThe respondents were enrolled from different organizations or support groups who were conducting activities specifically for stroke victims and/or their caregivers. Data collection was concluded after 10 participants were interviewed as no new major themes were discovered. Hence, saturation of data was obtained with a sample of 10 respondents. ResultsTwo themes were identified from the interviews: “Response to Stroke” and “Stress and Coping”. Categories in theme one “Response to Stroke” were “Work Life Balance”, “Reaction of Other People or Family to Stroke”, and “Expectations and Responsibility from Caregivers”. Categories in theme two “Stress and Coping” were “Impact of Stroke on Abilities of Victim”, “Stressors and Concerns for the Caregivers”, “Strategies used by Caregivers to Cope with Stress”, and “Role of Support Group and Social Support to Stroke Caregiver and Care Recipient”. ConclusionsStroke can lead to stress that can alter the responsibilities of caregivers of stroke victims. The role of social support and support groups was found to be critical for family caregivers to cope with caregiving issues.

Perceptions of social support and relationships while living with a brain tumour: a qualitative study

Objective Having a brain tumour can disrupt social roles and networks. Despite growing evidence on the significance of social support in adjustment to chronic illness, research rarely focuses on the role of relationships when coping with a brain tumour. The current study sought to explore individuals’ experiences of social support, and the dynamics within their social relationships, following a diagnosis of a brain tumour. Methods Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used as a methodological framework. Participants were 12 individuals (83% female) aged 29-54 years diagnosed with primary brain tumour (83% low grade), on average 3.5 years post-diagnosis. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using IPA. Results Five themes were identified: Coping together in the family; Being concerned about others; Giving and receiving support; Needing to share the experience; and Negotiating independence. The results highlighted that the illness affected a whole network of closest relationships, and that coping was not an individual task. Conclusion Coping with the condition was deeply socially embedded. There was a cost associated with seeking support and participants did not always ask for it, in order not to burden the caregivers. Talking to others with similar diagnoses provided a sense of validation and belonging.

"Don't Touch My Baby!": Negative Social Support Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Impacts on Maternal Mental Health.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mothers of young children are considered to be one of the most vulnerable populations and are at higher risk of receiving negative social support. This study used the longitudinal online surveys conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We identified experiences of negative social support from open-ended question and examined the relationships between such experiences and the onset of severe mental illness. In the follow-up survey, 170 (7.4%) of 2286 participants reported some kind of negative social support experiences, which were positively related to the onset of severe mental illness (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.08, 3.06], P = .023), adjusted for demographic variables, numbers of negative change related to COVID-19, and numbers of social support resources. It is necessary to increase social awareness to reduce the occurrence of negative social support under unusual circumstances.

“My Family Assumed I Was Going to Fight It”: Experiences of Social Support & Relationships After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/2023 The study explored the perceptions of social support and relationships after a primary brain tumor diagnosis. It was found that seeking support was associated with costs, and individuals did not always ask for it when needed. Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Zanotto Contributing Authors: Chris McVittie, Marion Ellison, Karen Goodall

CAREER EXPLORATORY INTENTIONS AND DECIDEDNESS AMONG STUDENTS: A CAREER SELF-MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

The present study aimed to expand the knowledge on the career exploratory intentions and decidedness in the career self-management model of Social Cognitive Career Theory (Lent & Brown, 2013). To predict these career behaviours, we used hierarchical regression and analysed the predictors role of socioeconomic status, social support, career exploration, and decision-making learning experiences, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations. In addition to the career variables included in the Career Self-Management Model, this study also explored the role of work volition, a central variable from the Psychology of Working Theory. Data were collected using an online survey filled in by 235 college students. The results showed that positive emotions and outcome expectations were significant predictors of exploratory intentions, while self-efficacy was a constant significant predictor of career decidedness. Socioeconomic status and work volition were not significant predictors in any of the models.

보호관찰관의 폭행 피해 경험과 직무 스트레스와의 관계

This study aims at investigating the relationship between victimized experience of probation officer charged in electronic monitoring and job related stress in South Korea. Although the use of the electronic monitoring continues to expand, discussions on the job stress of the officials in charge of it are relatively few.
 Negative job stress felt by probation officers in charge of community correction will inevitably result in enormous losses of nationwide security, eventually leading to great damage to the public. In particular, the experience of physical or mental violence victimization from probation officers under electronic monitoring will cause a high level of negative job stress. To empirically verify this, a hierarchical regression analysis was conducted in the current study. This study utilized secondary data surveyed by the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice.
 As a result of this study, it was found that the victimization of mental violence was statistically significant factor that is associated with job related stress. More importantly, hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that social support and mental victimization experience were significant factors that are related with stress of probation officers when other variables are controlled. Further policy implications will be discussed.

Gambling participation among Connecticut adolescents from 2007 to 2019: Potential risk andprotective factors.

Gambling in adolescents is a public health concern. This study sought to examine patterns of gambling among Connecticut high-school students using seven representative samples covering a 12-year period. Data were analyzed from N = 14,401 participants in cross-sectional surveys conducted every two years based on random sampling from schools in the state of Connecticut. Anonymous self-completed questionnaires included socio-demographic data, current substance use, social support, and traumatic experiences at school. Chi-square tests were used to compare socio-demographic characteristics between gambling and non-gambling groups. Logistic regressions were used to assess changes in the prevalence of gambling over time and effects of potential risk factors on the prevalence, adjusted for age, sex, and race. Overall, the prevalence of gambling largely decreased from 2007 to 2019, although the pattern was not linear. After steadily declining from 2007 to 2017, 2019 was associated with increased rates of gambling participation. Consistent statistical predictors of gambling were male gender, older age, alcohol and marijuana use, higher levels of traumatic experiences at school, depression, and low levels of social support. Among adolescents, older males may be particularly vulnerable to gambling that relates importantly to substance use, trauma, affective concerns, and poor support. Although gambling participation appears to have declined, the recent increase in 2019 that coincides with increased sports gambling advertisements, media coverage and availability warrants further study. Our findings suggest the importance of developing school-based social support programs that may help reduce adolescent gambling.

Women’s experience of perinatal support in a high migrant Australian population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study

BackgroundAs a COVID-19 risk mitigation measure, Australia closed its international borders for two years with significant socioeconomic disruption including impacting approximately 30% of the Australian population who are migrants. Migrant populations during the peripartum often rely on overseas relatives visiting for social support. High quality social support is known to lead to improved health outcomes with disruption to support a recognised health risk.AimTo explore women’s experience of peripartum social support during the COVID-19 pandemic in a high migrant population. To quantify type and frequency of support to identify characteristics of vulnerable perinatal populations for future pandemic preparedness.MethodsA mixed methods study with semi-structured interviews and a quantitative survey was conducted from October 2020 to April 2021. A thematic approach was used for analysis.ResultsThere were 24 participants interviewed both antenatally and postnatally (22 antenatal; 18 postnatal). Fourteen women were migrants and 10 Australian born. Main themes included; ‘Significant disruption and loss of peripartum support during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing impact for migrant women’; ‘Husbands/partners filling the support gap’ and ‘Holding on by a virtual thread’. Half of the participants felt unsupported antenatally. For Australian born women, this dissipated postnatally, but migrants continued to feel unsupported. Migrant women discussed partners stepped into traditional roles and duties of absent mothers and mothers-in-law who were only available virtually.ConclusionThis study identified disrupted social support for migrant women during the pandemic, providing further evidence that the pandemic has disproportionately impacted migrant populations. However, the benefits identified in this study included high use of virtual support, which could be leveraged for improving clinical care in the present and in future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted most women’s peripartum social support with migrant families having ongoing disruption. Gains in the pandemic included greater gender equity for domestic work as husbands/partners increased their contribution to domestic work and childcare.

A Review of Factors that Serve to Protect Pregnant and Post-partum Women from Negative Outcomes Associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences.

The objective of this review is to examine factors, during the perinatal period, that serve to protect women and infants from poor mental or physical outcomes most commonly associated with maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The electronic databases of PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL and Web of Science were searched. The searches were conducted using the following mesh terms and keywords: ('adverse childhood experiences' or 'ACEs') and ('protective factor' or 'social support' or 'buffer' or 'resilience') and ('pregnan*' or 'prenatal' or 'postpartum' or 'maternal' or 'antenatal'). Studies that examined the association of maternal ACEs and protective factors during the perinatal period were included. A total of 317d articles were screened and 19are included in this review. The quality of the articles was evaluated with the Newcastle-Ottawa-Scale (NOS). This review indicates a positive association between maternal ACEs and protective perinatal factors including social support, resiliency and positive childhood experiences.

Social Support Among Older South Africans During COVID-19

ABSTRACT COVID-19 had a significant impact on older South Africans’ experience of social support. This cross-sectional study explored possible risk and protective factors of social support among community-dwelling older adults (N = 118). Social support pre- to during COVID-19 decreased significantly; however, overall social support was greater for those who were older, had more face-to-face contact, and had a greater number of friends or relatives. From a socio-ecological perspective on resilience, greater opportunities for older adults to create connections, such as classes or community events, are recommended to facilitate desired social supports, which in turn supports greater health and well-being.

FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT OF STUDENTS: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE

The research relevance is determined by the necessity of studying innovative technologies of students social support to be implementated in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The article aim: to analyze the foreign experience of social support of students during their studies in higher education institutions. Methods applied: theoretical methods related to the study of the results of research by foreign and Ukrainian researchers regarding the forms and methods of social support for students, the method of generalization, comparison, and understanding of information on foreign experience of social (social-psychological) support of Ukrainian higher education institutions students. Features of the Ukrainian model of functioning of social (social-psychological) student support services in higher education institutions are characterized; assets and problematic aspects of the activity specified type are singled out. The tasks, leading directions and forms of social services work of foreign higher education institutions are outlined. The diversity of content, forms and methods of activity are characterized, as well as compliance with international approaches and standards of work with the youth, focus on meeting the needs and requests of students, creation of optimal conditions for vital self-determination, professional and personal formation. Innovative technologies of work of student social services determined by modern challenges are characterized: namely, social support for students with disabilities, foreign students and the implementation of special support programs for Ukrainian students and their family members who went abroad because of large-scale war in Ukraine.

The Relationship between Social Support Correlates and Feelings of Loneliness among Male UK Recreational Anglers.

The benefits of access to blue spaces (exposure to aquatic environments) have been well reported. One common activity conducted in these spaces is recreational angling. Studies have shown that several correlates are associated with recreational angling, including a lower incidence of anxiety disorders compared to non-anglers. What is currently unknown is how measures of social support relate to feelings of loneliness in this population. The aim of this study, therefore, is to examine experiences of loneliness and social support in male UK anglers. In total, 1752 participants completed an online survey. The results of this study showed that the higher the number of friends or family that anglers hear from and feel close to, the less likely they are to report a lack of companionship, the less likely they are to report feeling left out, and the less likely they are to report feelings of isolation. Furthermore, more than half of the sample reported hardly ever or never having feelings of loneliness, suggesting that recreational angling does not affect feelings of loneliness.

Perspectives of Pregnant Women and Antenatal Service Providers Regarding Gestational Weight Gain and Nutritional Needs: Systematic Review

Background: Gestational weight gain that does not follow the standards can cause long-term problems for maternal and fetal outcomes. Research has found that most pregnant women cannot achieve gestational weight gain according to health standards. Objectives: This review explores the perspectives of pregnant women and antenatal care providers regarding gestational weight gain and nutritional needs. Methods: A systematic review follows the PRISMA guidelines. Several databases were accessed, namely PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases, using a combination of the following Medical Subject Heading terms and relevant keywords. The inclusion criteria applied were studies written in English, evaluating the relevant topics, providing full text, and the study was published starting in 2019-2023. Results: A total of 12 articles were reviewed. Respondents were midwives, family doctors, obstetricians, health trainers, administrative officers, and pregnant and postpartum women. The nutritional status of pregnant women studied included normal and obese pregnant women. Obstacles encountered in counseling are patient attitudes, sociocultural issues (sensitive issues), accessibility of resources, and lack of communication training with patients and across professions. Sociocultural, economic status, and interpersonal factors such as social support influence patient beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. Patients may remember their positive experiences in health facilities, but there is also a fear of discrimination they face. Conclusions: This study finds the need for training in counseling and cross-professional communication techniques to health service providers regarding gestational weight gain. Appropriate counseling increases patient comfort during pregnancy and prevents adverse effects that arise during and after pregnancy.

A preliminary evaluation of the Supportive Other Experiences Questionnaire: integrating the perspectives of social support providers after traumatic injury

BackgroundSocial support is a protective factor against the development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, examinations of the social support after trauma have relied primarily on the self-reports of trauma survivors to the exclusion of their support providers. A new measure, the Supportive Other Experiences Questionnaire (SOEQ) was adapted from a well-established behavioral coding schema of support behaviors to capture social support experiences from the support provider perspective. Method513 Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) recruited on MTurk who had served as support providers to a traumatically injured romantic partner were recruited to respond to SOEQ candidate items and other relevant measures of psychopathology and relational factors. Factor analytic, correlational and regression analyses were conducted. ResultsConfirmatory factor analytic results of SOEQ candidate items provide evidence for three support types (i.e., informational, tangible, and emotional) and two support processes (i.e., frequency, difficulty), producing a final 11-item version of the SOEQ. Evidence of convergent and discriminant validity provide good psychometric support for the measure. Evidence of construct validity was derived from support for two hypotheses: (1) difficulty providing social support is negatively associated with CSO perceptions of trauma survivor recovery, (2) social support provision frequency is positively associated with relationship satisfaction. LimitationsThough factor loadings for support types were significant, several were small, limiting interpretability. Cross-validation in a separate sample is needed. ConclusionsThe final version of the SOEQ demonstrated promising psychometric properties, and can provide key information one the experiences of CSOs as social support providers for trauma survivors.

SELF-HARM RISK IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH PERSONALITY DISORDER

Background: Mental distress in being pregnant is still underreported due to the similarity with changes in pregnancy itself. Almost of women with personality disorder history report mental distress which induces suicide targets on attempted self-murder during pregnancy. Objective: To reveal the threat elements for self-harm behavior in a pregnant woman with a history of personality disorder. Methods: This paper included searching for pregnant women with a history of personality disorders, records of miscarriage, cigarette use, maternal dysfunction, adolescents, and depression during pregnancy who are at risk of committing suicide attempts or self-harm. Results: Self-harm risk in pregnant women involving adverse results not only suicide but also homicide. Self-harm can be triggered by symptoms of depression before and after birth, economic state, social support, childhood physical and sexual experiences, mental state condition, education level, maturation of age, and social communication. Intervention needs to be assessed as soon as possible to refer to a psychiatrist and conduct Consultation liaison psychiatry as needed if found many comorbidities can disturb pregnant development. Conclusion: Self-harm in pregnant women with personality disorder had various risk factors not only from their personality disorder itself but also many stressors which can be triggered their impulsivity behavior. Consultation-liaison psychiatry can be conducted and need to be referred if the clinician found about emergency psychiatry evidence. Keywords: self-harm, pregnant, personality.

Women's experiences with yoga after a cancer diagnosis: A qualitative meta-synthesis – Part II

A review of qualitative research exploring women's experiences with yoga after a cancer diagnosis can provide important insights into their motives, barriers, and preferences for yoga participation, which can be used to enhance engagement. In this meta-study meta-synthesis, 6 electronic databases were systematically searched to identify qualitative studies focused on women diagnosed with cancer who engage in yoga. The search yielded 6878 results after de-duplication; of these, 24 articles were eligible and included. Extracted data pertaining to the results, methods, and theoretical approach(es) were analyzed. This paper synthesizes and integrates results from 16 of the 24 articles focused on women's motives, barriers, and preferences for participating in yoga programs and interventions; it is Part II of a 2-part meta-study meta-synthesis. Motives to participate in yoga included: rehabilitation, physical activity, social support, and novel experience. Barriers centred around time constraints, lack of intentionality, online adaptation difficulties, health condition, and cost. Main approaches to delivering yoga comprised: in-person, in-person with an at-home component, asynchronous online, and synchronous online. Each mode of delivery presented its own benefits and challenges, with suggestions for improvement; participants highlighted the value of supportive and knowledgeable instructors, the ability to connect with others, and the importance of comprehensive classes focused on more than just movement. Participants' challenges also highlighted a need to actively seek solutions to anticipated challenges prior to delivering interventions and programs. Findings provide information that can be used to develop and deliver yoga interventions and programs to women diagnosed with cancer that prioritize their needs and preferences. RegistrationPROSPERO; registration number: CRD42021229253; February 17, 2021.