Aspects Of Psychological Well-being Research Articles

‘Coping in practice’: a qualitative exploration of psychological resilience among paediatric physiotherapists

Purpose The importance of improving psychological resilience among healthcare workers to protect individuals, support the delivery of quality patient care, and safeguard health system functioning is well documented. While research has explored many aspects of psychological wellbeing across various healthcare worker populations, it is unclear how physiotherapists view and experience psychological resilience and stress in the workplace. This study aimed to explore how paediatric physiotherapists described resilience, how stress in the workplace affected their ability to provide services, and the methods used to cope with pressures and stress. Methods A cross-sectional, qualitative approach was adopted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 paediatric physiotherapists working in the Republic of Ireland. The transcripts were analysed using a deductive content analysis approach. Results Five themes arose from the interviews. These were ‘The Nature of Resilience’(summarised many physiotherapist’s perceptions that resilience was ‘coping’ with difficulties in the workplace), ‘Challenges of the Profession’ (described parts of their roles as physiotherapists that contributed to stress)’, Job-Related Gratification’(described the aspects of the role that strengthens resilience), ‘Resilience Strategies (Protective Practices)’(described the actions and activities used by physiotherapists to cope with stressors in the workplace), and ‘Resilience Strategies (Attitudes)’(summarised the attitudes used to safeguard against workplace stress). Conclusions This study evaluated paediatric physiotherapists’ experiences of resilience from a personal and organisational perspective. This study suggests this population shares its understanding of resilience with other healthcare professions. The findings of this research highlights the necessity for additional investigation into methods used by paediatric physiotherapists to cope with workplace stressors.

Quality-of-life in older adults: its association with emotional distress and psychological wellbeing

BackgroundThere is consistent evidence of the impact of depression and health on Quality of Life in older adults. However, the influence of anxiety or psychological wellbeing aspects has been less extensively studied. This study aims to assess the association between quality of life and sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age), levels of health, emotional distress (anxiety and depression) and psychological wellbeing (personal growth and purpose in life).MethodsThe survey was conducted with 361 older adults (mean age = 68.44 years) This study was of cross-sectional design.ResultsWe found that the older adults’ quality of life increased when increased the levels of health, personal growth and purpose in life and when there were lower scores in anxiety and depression. This model explained 63.2% of variance. In contrast, sociodemographic characteristics did not show any association with quality of life.ConclusionsA better understanding of the factors associated with quality of life could help health professionals to develop interventions that enhance it. Efforts to address older adults’ quality of life focusing on older adults’ perceived health and emotional status should be considered.

Understanding Psychological Well-being and Resilience among College Nursing Students

Psychological well-being is defined as enhancing positive states and reducing negative states (Ryff, 1989; Ryff & Keyes, 1995). According to Ryff (1989), psychological well-being encompasses an individual's quality of life to other social units. It is characterized by two prominent varieties. The first refers to the extent to which people experience positive emotions and feelings of happiness. Sometimes this aspect of psychological well-being is referred to as subjective well-being (Diener, 2000). This type of psychological well-being is “Hedonic”, which is normally used to refer to the subjective feelings of happiness (Robertson & Cooper, 1999). It comprises two components, an affective component (high positive affect and low negative affect) and a cognitive component (satisfaction with life) (Robertson & Cooper, 1999). It is proposed that an individual experiences happiness when positive affect and satisfaction with life are both high (Carruthers & Hood, 2004).

GAMBARAN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING MENANTU LAKI-LAKI YANG TINGGAL BERSAMA MERTUA

In Indonesia, there are number of people who choose to stay with their parents even though they already in a marriage. Some people experience this as a part of cultural tradition or based on other reasons. Living with in-laws requires maturity. This because living in the same house with in-laws can lead to conflict. If someone can manage, then living with in-laws is not a problem. However, if unable to cope, the conflict that occurs can have an impact for psychological well-being. Furthermore, stay with in-laws has advantages and disadvantages. For the advantages, couples can save money, especially for they who can't afford a house. On the contrary, living in the same house with in-laws also could be stressful to handle. There are some problems that appear related to the situation. This research aim is to gain about psychological well-being of son-in-law who experience live with in-laws. This study uses qualitative methods with in-depth interview. Participants are three husbands as son-in-law who live with their spouse and in-laws. The results showed that some aspects of psychological well-being, such as autonomy and environmental mastery appeared. In addition, social support from wife has played an important role, especially in helping husbands to adapt when living with in-laws.

Impact of a Multi-Component Physical Activity Intervention on Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: A Pilot Study

While the positive effects of physical activity (PA) on mental health are well documented, limited research has explored its influence on the positive psychological well-being in elderly individuals. This study examined the effects of a multi-component PA intervention on various facets of psychological well-being among older adults residing in retirement homes. Fifty-eight elderly individuals (mean age = 83.8 years, 76.3% female) residing in retirement homes participated either in either a 12 week multi-component PA intervention program or in an attention control group. Those in the intervention group engaged in supervised group exercise lessons for 45 min, three times per week, and used wearable activity monitors during weekdays over 12 weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention to measure happiness, life satisfaction, eudaimonic well-being, and depressive symptoms, which are four components of psychological well-being. On average, those in the intervention group attended about 86.9% of group exercise sessions and used the activity trackers for 97.5% of the designated days. Results from linear mixed models indicated that the intervention had a positive effect on happiness in the intervention group, but not in the control group. Nonetheless, no significant differences were found in terms of changes in eudaimonic well-being, life satisfaction, and depressive symptoms between the two groups. This selective impact on different dimensions of psychological well-being implies that subsequent research could explore the integration of more comprehensive components in PA interventions targeting all dimensions of psychological well-being, as each of them is a key aspect of healthy aging and independently related to a range of health outcomes amongst older adults.

Domains of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being of Secondary Teachers

The study by Trajković et al. (2023) underscores the positive impact of physical activity on psychological well-being, particularly emphasizing its influence on socio-emotional capabilities, life satisfaction, positive emotions, self-worth, confidence, and physical competence. This study extends this understanding by investigating the relationship between different physical activity domains and the psychological well-being of secondary education teachers at Alaminos Integrated National High School in Alaminos, Laguna. Utilizing descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, the study found that most respondents were aged between 33 and 43, with a notable representation of females. Teachers demonstrated knowledge of various physical activities relevant to their occupation and engaged in activities related to transportation, recognizing the diverse benefits of leisure time and domestic activities on overall well-being. The study examines the relationship between domains of physical activity and psychological well-being, revealing notable correlations across various aspects. In the occupational domain, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and self-acceptance show significant correlations except for personal growth, while transportation displays a strong and significant relationship with all components of psychological well-being. Similarly, leisure time exhibits a strong correlation with environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relationships, purpose in life, and self-acceptance, but not with autonomy. Likewise, the domestic domain exhibits a strong and significant relationship with all components of psychological well-being. Lastly, these findings shed light on the interconnectedness between domains of physical activity and various aspects of psychological well-being. Thus, the hypothesis positing no significant relationship between these domains was partially rejected.

Understanding the experiences of ketogenic metabolic therapy for people living with varying levels of depressive symptoms: a thematic analysis.

Evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet (KD) may help to alleviate psychiatric symptoms, including depression and anxiety. Positive changes have been reported such as improvements in cognition, concentration, and sleep, a reduction in hunger, and an increase in well-being, energy, confidence, and resilience. This research aims to understand the impact of a non-calorie-restricted KD on depression and aspects of psychological well-being in those with varying degrees of depressive symptoms. Though there are a few studies directly exploring the experiences of those following a KD, this will be the first study to explore the narrative from a mental health and psychological well-being viewpoint. A sample of nine participants who had followed a non-calorie restricted KD intervention of 50 g of carbohydrates or less per day for at least 12 weeks were recruited. Participants were split into 'healthy adults' group who had no to low depressive symptoms and 'depressive symptoms' group who had mild to moderate depressive symptoms. A reflexive thematic analysis was considered suitable for this study. Five core themes and 24 subthemes were created. These were, (1) Poor health prior to program; (2) Hunger and cravings-the food and mood connection; (3) Psychological well-being improvements; (4) It becomes a lifestyle; and (5) Implementation difficulties. Participants experienced mental health improvements such as increased self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and achievement. Some experienced more control in life and a greater sense of reward. Those with depressive symptoms who initially reported low self-worth and hopelessness later reported increased self-esteem and renewed meaning and purpose in life. The findings from this study reflect the previous reports that the diet implementation can be difficult initially, but soon becomes easy to follow and turns into a lifestyle. In the literature, there are very few qualitative studies that explore the accounts and lived experiences of those following a KD. From the participants' accounts in this study, it appears that the benefits and positive outcomes of this diet outweigh any negative side-effects experienced. This is encouraging for those who are looking for adjunctive therapies to address and improve their depressive symptoms and overall mental health.

A qualitative exploration of how extended paternity leave can promote fathers’ psychological wellbeing

The perinatal period is known to be a vulnerable time for parents’ mental health and wellbeing. Research about fathers’ health during this time is in its infancy and has focused predominantly on mental health problems. Much less is known about how fathers experience their own wellbeing or what can help their lives (and consequently the lives of their family) to go well during the significant event of having a baby. Early research suggests that allowing fathers to take a longer period of paternity leave could help to promote their wellbeing. The aim of this study was therefore to explore the experiences of some of the first fathers to take extended paternity leave following the UK’s introduction of its new Shared Parental Leave policy in 2015. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with sixteen fathers from around the UK who were employed in a variety of industries. The sample included both first-time fathers and those extending their family. Template Analysis was initially used to systematically analyse the data. The overarching conclusion was that the wellbeing of these fathers appeared to flourish during a major life event that has a known association with mental health problems for many fathers. To seek an explanation for this, the findings were interpreted using a novel approach based on the theoretical framework of Ryff’s (1989) six aspects of psychological wellbeing. A conceptual model is therefore proposed that suggests extended paternity leave can promote fathers’ psychological wellbeing by allowing them a rare and valuable opportunity for self-reflection, personal growth, development of parental mastery, and to support the wellbeing of their family. This qualitative exploration contributes a deep understanding of the nature of these fathers’ individual experiences of their own psychological wellbeing. The potential of extended paternity leave for promoting the wellbeing of fathers and their families during the critical postnatal period signals that there may be value in researching the relationship between paternal leave and wellbeing further.

Psychological Well-Being pada Siswa Broken Home

Families that are not intact either diminish or increase and are unable to perform their roles optimally to meet their needs related to affection, emotional, and financial can have an impact and affect the psychological well-being of individuals. Psychological well-being can be interpreted as a condition in which a person feels comfortable with attitudes such as accepting oneself, purposeful, establishing positive relationships, independent, and developing This study aims to determine and describe the psychological well-being of students who experience broken homes. This research uses qualitative methods with a fenomenology study design. Participants were selected using purposive sampling techniques with characteristics of adolescence, the same grade level and coming from broken home. Participants amounted to three people, namely in the age range of 16 to 18 years. Collection of research data by means of in-depth interviews and participant observation. The results showed that the three participants had different aspects of psychological well-being. NSF's psychological well-being is positive, RTK is more positive while ZPD is less positive.

Family functioning, family relationship problems, and psychological wellbeing among young adults

The study aims to examine the relationship between family functioning, family relationship problems, and psychological well-being among young adults in the southern region of India. The data was collected from a total 265 young adults aged 18 – 26 years old, through both online and offline means i.e. hybrid method was used. Using a quantitative non-experimental design, employing correlation analysis, data was analyzed. The measures that were used in the study were Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES III), the Index of Family Relations (IFR), and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB) – 42items. The finding of the study show that there was indeed a significant relationship between family cohesion, a subdomain in family functioning and the domains of psychological wellbeing. However, no significant relationship was observed between family adaptability, another subdomain in family functioning and the domains psychological well-being. Conversely, family relationship problems showed a significant negative correlation with various aspects of psychological well-being, indicating that higher levels of family conflict were associated with lower levels of psychological well-being. In conclusion, the findings underscore the importance of addressing family dynamics and conflict resolution strategies to promote the psychological well-being of young adults.

The Levels of Psychological Well-Being among Married Couples in Selected Parishes in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya

A stable marriage is crucial for establishment of a prosperous community, but this depends on psychological well-being of the couples. This study investigated the levels of psychological well-being among couples in selected parishes in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (CAN), Kenya. The study was guided by Adlerian Theory and employed concurrent convergent mixed methods research design. The target population was 19,828 Catholic faithful, who have exchanged their marital vows in CAN within the last 5 to 25 years. A sample of 784 married men and women were selected by multistage sampling and used as respondents. The psychological well-being questionnaire was used to collect data, which were analyzed descriptively using frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed that psychological well-being of the married couples was in three levels thus low, moderate and high. It is recommended that policy should be made by the government of Kenya through the office of the Attorney general by formulating a legal framework to ensure all newly married couples are trained on various aspects of psychological well-being so as to ensure stable marriage.

Enhancing Students Psychological Well-being in Islamic Boarding Schools: The Impact of Prophetic Values-Based Group Counseling

This study analze the impact of group counseling sessions based on prophetic values on the psychological well-being of students in Islamic boarding schools in East Java, Indonesia. Sixty students from five schools participated in an experimental design involving pre-tests and post-tests. The intervention included seven group guidance sessions led by non-professional counselors, emphasizing prophetic values. A 22-item scale assessing various aspects of psychological well-being was used, and the effectiveness of the intervention was analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test. The results showed significant improvements in the psychological well-being of the experimental group, with higher mean scores post-intervention compared to the control group. The study highlights the critical role of peer relationships in the psychological health of students in these schools. The successful incorporation of prophetic values in the intervention aligns with the students' cultural and religious background, enhancing its effectiveness. The findings suggest the importance of including such value-based guidance programs in the curriculum of Islamic boarding schools, tailored to their unique educational environment. The study also recommends training for mentors in guidance skills to better support student well-being in these settings.

Investigating adolescent psychological wellbeing in an educational context using PISA 2018 Canadian data.

Adolescent psychological wellbeing has been identified as an important public health priority and one of the major challenges facing young people. However, few studies have examined the wellbeing of Canadian adolescents nationwide in the past decade, and even fewer have focused specifically on immigrant adolescents. This study aims to investigate Canadian adolescent psychological wellbeing (PWB) via nationally representative data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018. We explored what social and educational factors were critical in predicting Canadian adolescents' PWB, how adolescents from immigrant families differed from their non-immigrant peers in their wellbeing, and how adolescents' PWB was related to their academic performance. A total of 22,651 Grade 8 Canadian students who participated PISA 2018 were included in this study (mean age of 15; 49.9% female; 26% immigrant students). Mixed effects modeling was adopted for data analysis. Our results showed that various social and educational factors were associated with adolescent PWB, but these relationships varied depending on which aspect of PWB was examined. Immigrant adolescents were shown to have higher levels of PWB when student attitudes toward immigrants were more positive. Additionally, most aspects of PWB were important for achievement performance. It is important to develop healthy and supportive school and disciplinary climates that foster students' sense of belonging. To further support the PWB of immigrant adolescents, educators can implement activities and integrate learning materials on cultural diversity into curricula, encouraging students to develop positive attitudes toward immigrants. Our findings on the PWB of Canadian adolescents could provide valuable insights for other countries with diverse populations, particularly those with significant immigrant communities.

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING & LOCUS OF CONTROL IN YOUNG ADULTS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Psychological wellbeing (PWB) is a person’s ideal disposition of mental and emotional functioning, marked by positive emotions, satisfaction, serenity, resilience & purpose. These aspects are often influenced by locus of control (LOC), which enhances self-awareness & awareness of intrinsic capabilities. As LOC is a trait, knowing its links with PWB will illustrate the contribution of more permanent aspects of the personality in PWB. Most studies have not examined these important variables together. This research aims to bridge this knowledge gap and uncover predictive relationship between these factors and hypothesized that LOC would be correlated with to PWB. To conduct a cross-sectional survey a sample of 400 young adult participants from University of Karachi was drawn. Correlation that links LOC & various facets of psychological wellbeing is insignificant, except for correlation of internal LOC & personal growth, where there is slight negative correlation, as higher scores of the measure of LOC meant higher degrees of internal locus of control & vice versa. This result shows that the more external locus of control the more personal growth. This study sheds light on interesting perspective about the impact of perceived internal LOC on specific aspects of psychological well-being. These findings open new avenues for further research in this field.

AFFECTIVE RESPONSES TO DAILY MEMORY LAPSES IMPACT PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN MIDUS

Abstract Daily experiences have broad and far-reaching impacts on physical and mental health. Past work has linked micro-level experiences (e.g., daily stress) to macro-level processes (e.g., anxiety and depression; Charles et al., 2013) with a goal of understanding how day-to-day experiences influence development of physiological and psychological pathology. One mechanistic pathway for the link between daily experiences and longer-term outcomes are affective responses. This study extends previous work by examining mediation effects of positive and negative affect to a common daily experience: daily memory lapses on psychological well-being in a national sample of participants (N = 2,018; 56.6% Women, Mage = 56.92, SD = 13.37) from the MIDUS Refresher (2011-2014) and the MIDUS-3 (2013-2019). Each day participants reported on positive and negative affect and memory lapses. At the start of each wave, a comprehensive well-being assessment included different facets of psychological well-being (e.g., autonomy, environmental mastery). Daily memory lapses were significantly associated with increased negative affect and decreased positive affect on that same day. As expected, positive affect was associated with greater psychological well-being, while negative affect was associated with an inverse relationship. Importantly, significant indirect (mediation) effects were obtained for all models. This suggests that daily memory lapses have an impact on psychological well-being through their impacts on daily affect. This work provides increased evidence for the importance of emotional responses to daily stressors (such as memory lapses) being a determinate of distal health-related outcomes.

Functions of music, focused on the context of music listening, and psychological well-being in late adolescence regarding gender differences.

Late adolescences, as a developmentally challenging transitional period between childhood and adulthood, provides a number of pressures that impact well-being of youth. Among approaches for facilitating well-being, music is reported to be one of the most effective ones, which was especially proven during Covid-19 pandemic. Given the significance of music and music listening in late adolescence, our study sought to examine the relationship between psychological well-being and music listening among university students (N = 603; Nfemale = 356, Nmale = 247) with a focus on the social, intrapersonal, and sociocultural context of music listening. The RESPECT music scale, the SPWB, and the PANAS were used to measure positive and negative affect as well as the six components of psychological well-being. The findings revealed that, while there were no gender differences in the sociocultural setting, females reported to listen to music more frequently than males in intrapersonal and social contexts. In two areas, female students rated their psychological well-being higher than male students: personal growth and positive relationships with others. They also reported experiencing positive and negative affect more frequently than men. Regression analyses revealed that the functions of music explained only a small amount of the variance in psychological well-being. Specifically, music listening in a social and sociocultural context significantly explained two aspects of psychological well-being: personal growth and positive relations with others. The intrapersonal context of music listening predicted a positive affect, while the social context predicted a negative affect. Our study highlights several implications of music listening in youth regarding gender either in everyday activities or in educational and clinical setting.

Assessing Psychological Status and its Influence on Disease Development among the Elderly

This study aimed to comprehensively assess various aspects of psychological well-being and their connection to health outcomes in the aging population.

“[He] can be supportive, but at times I feel he is ashamed of me”: Understanding the relationship between parental support and quality of life amongst trans and gender diverse youth in the UK

Background Trans and gender diverse (TGD) youth often report poor relations with their parents and perceive these to be core to the mental health difficulties they experience. One aspect of psychological wellbeing that has not been well explored in relation to parental support is Quality of Life (QoL). Aim To test the association between perceived parental support and QoL and, understand from the young person’s perspective how parental support contributes to QoL. Method To address these aims a multi-methods design was used and 140 TGD youth aged 11–19 years old from the UK took part in an online survey in 2020. Validated measures of parental support and QoL were used in conjunction with open-ended survey questions about experiences of parental support. Findings As expected, we found a significant and positive association between parental support and QoL. Two themes were found in the qualitative data: (1) Parental support is not black or white, (2) Knowledge is a catalyst for affirmative parental support. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate the positive implications of affirmative family support on QoL but at the same time highlight how parental relations can be complex and frequently conditional. Organizations supporting young TGD people (e.g. those working in education, healthcare) should prepare young people for the complexity of family relationships. Knowledge and awareness were felt to be an important tool in increasing the likelihood of parental support, but affirmative and evidence-based support needs to be made more readily available.

A Cross-cultural Comparison of Perception of Professional Well-being by Iranian and Ukrainian Academic Staff

The scientific literature on various aspects of psychological well-being in the organizational and professional space indicates the lack of a sufficient theoretical base and a unified understanding of professional well-being, as well as the need to clarify the content of this concept and the mechanisms of its formation. This study aims to theoretically and empirically support the model of needs and values as moderators of professional well-being based on a comparative analysis of perceptions of the professional well-being of academic staff in Ukraine and Iran. In accordance with the purpose of this study, a cross-cultural comparison of perceptions of the professional well-being of Ukrainian and Iranian higher school teachers was conducted. Ninty people responded to the survey. Respondents were asked open-ended questions about their perception of professional well-being, followed by content analysis of the received answers and intergroup comparison of the results. Based on the conducted analysis, the assumption of statistically significant differences in perceptions of professional well-being in groups of respondents with different cultural affiliations, mediated by their value orientations, was confirmed.

PENGARUH ROLE STRESS, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, DAN ASPEK PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING TERHADAP KINERJA AUDITOR

The purpose of this study was to examine Role Stress, Emotional Intelligence, and Psychological Well-Being Aspects on Auditor Performance at BPK KalTeng. The data used in this study are primary data. Respondents in this study were 68 employees. The method of collecting data in this study using a questionnaire. This research shows that Role Stress, Emotional Intelligence, and Psychological Well-Being Aspects have an effect on Auditor Performance.