Good Spirits Research Articles

Role of Family, School, and Society in Moral Development and Character Building Elementry School Age Children

Introduction/Main Objectives: The development of moral values ​​and character in children is one area that needs attention. This study discusses how society, families, and schools can help children in primary schools develop moral character and moral values. Background Problems: Without parents' knowledge, moral ideals are taught to children, and character development does not occur naturally. It is essential for the community, schools, and parents to pay attention to how children in primary schools develop their character. A harmonious and dynamic environment must be built for children to create strong characters and good spirits in their families, schools and communities. Novelty: This research is a research, and the difference between previous research and the research conducted is that the earlier research did not integrate the three variables in one research title. Research Methods: This research uses a literature study as its research approach. Finding/Results: Children's moral development and character are strongly influenced by their families, schools and communities. However, family or parents are the most important factors because they are the first schools that prepare children for life in the real world. Conclusion: The role of parents, educators, and society is essential. The three of them, in instilling character, must work together. Strengthening character education today must continue to be improved. The three educational centres, namely parents, educators and the community, are good sources for academic development.

Andrzej Bobkowski and Józef Czapski

Andrzej Bobkowski and Józef Czapski

Relationships between Plasma Concentrations of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone and Geriatric Depression Scale Scores in Men and Women Aged 60-65 Years-A Multivariate Approach with the Use of Quade's Test.

The potential role of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in the pathogenesis of depression in older subjects is poorly recognized and understood. The current study examines the symptoms of depression in males and females at the age of 60–65 using a short version (15 questions) of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaire. Blood plasma levels of androgens were estimated by LC/MS/MS. Total GDS score calculated for males were not found to be significantly associated with plasma levels of testosterone or dihydrotestosterone. Older men with higher plasma testosteronemia were more likely to report being in good spirits most of the time, but more willing to stay at home than undertake outside activities. The men with higher plasma levels of dihydrotestosterone also perceived themselves as being in good spirits most of the time. Older men with higher testosterone were more likely to report having more problems with their memory than others. No significant associations were found between plasma levels of androgens and GDS scores in older women; however, some tendencies suggest that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone may act as antidepressants in older women.

The nature-based school curriculum: A solution to learning-teaching that promotes students’ freedom

This research aims to describe the nature-based school curriculum as a solution to the learning-teaching that promotes students’ freedom. The implementation of the learning-teaching is designed to be fun based on the natural characteristics of children. This research utilized a qualitative-descriptive method involving students, teachers, and parents as participants. Data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The data analysis consisted of four stages: data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that the curriculum developed at the nature-based school is implemented by integrating the national curriculum with the natural school curriculum consisting of four pillars: morality, scientific logic, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The positive impact of this research is that the innovation of natural curriculum has been in line with the implementation of independent curriculum by implementing four pillars in learning-teaching process and are carried out through experience-based learning and project-based learning methods. Students are facilitated to express their opinions in different activities and are given the freedom to choose a place to learn in several activities. For example, in some activities, students are free to choose learning places which can be in the prayer room, in the school yard, in the library, or in other places. The learning-teaching can increase students’ enthusiasm to go to school, be happy, feel valued and feel free when they are at schools. With this nature-based school curriculum, children develop according to their nature and grow into meaningful, independent, and beneficial human beings in the surrounding environment who have noble character, have logical abilities, have a good leadership spirit, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Influence of Communication and Organizational Commitment on The Work Achievement of Employees in Kantor Camat Beringin

Giving motivation is one of the methods used to increase the work productivity of the employees of the Beringin District Office. Failure to motivate them will result in not being able to carry out the work as desired by the employees of the Beringin Sub-district Office, this is due to their dissatisfaction at work. In carrying out motivation, it is important to pay attention to the circumstances and demands of the employees of the Beringin Head Office so that a motivation system can be established that can encourage work enthusiasm and sincerity of the workforce. Good working spirit will facilitate the achievement of company goals. Based on the description above, I am interested in compiling this research with the title "The Influence of Communication and Organizational Commitment on Work Achievement of the Office of the Banyan Head Office". After doing research, I tried to formulate the problem at the Beringin District Head Office as follows: Does motivation play a role in increasing labor productivity. Based on the problems faced by the company, the hypothesis is as follows: Communication and commitment play a role in increasing the productivity of the workforce of the Beringin District Office. The conclusion of this study is that good communication and organizational commitment have an effect on the work performance of the employees of the Beringin Head Office.

”At worst it leads to madness.” A phenomenographic approach on how early childhood education professionals experience emotions in teamwork

Teamwork is a key part of almost any person’s working life. At its best, teamwork embodies a good team spirit and increases employee well-being, but at its worst, a team is characterized by mistrust or competition between members where action and development is not possible. In this study we explored what types of emotions early childhood education professionals experience during teamwork. These questions are answered with the help of a phenomenographic approach. As a theoretical frame, in this study, we utilize Warr’s (2012) Affective circumplex model. According to our results the ECE professional’s experienced emotions can be mostly described through the categories of enthusiasm, anxiety, and depression. A worrying result was also identified. The respondents described emotions around the category of comfort only a few times, which are related to job satisfaction.

Validation of the Good Spirit, Good Life quality-of-life tool for older Aboriginal Australians.

Improving the quality of life (QoL) of older people is a key priority for governments, clinicians, researchers and service providers worldwide. However, the lack of culturally appropriate QoL tools for First Nations people is a major barrier to such efforts. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Good Spirit, Good Life (GSGL) QoL tool for older Aboriginal Australians. One hundred and twenty older Aboriginal people living in Perth and Melbourne, Australia, were administered the GSGL tool, along with several other instruments assessing cognition (KICA-Cog), depression (KICA-Dep), anxiety (GAI-SF), health and well-being (EQ-5D-5L and ICECAP-O) and resilience (ARRQ-25). Associations between these instruments and the GSGL tool were explored to determine concurrent and known-groups validity. Internal consistency was assessed with split-half reliability and Cronbach's alpha. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to investigate construct validity. GSGL scores were positively correlated with ICECAP-O and ARRQ-25 scores, and negatively correlated with EQ-5D-5L score. GSGL scores differed significantly between participants with a probable anxiety disorder or depression, but not those with cognitive impairment. The Spearman-Brown prophecy estimate was 0.83 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.75. Principal component analysis identified two factors, which were labelled foundation and external. The GSGL tool is a valid tool to assess quality of life in older Aboriginal Australians. The tool demonstrates acceptable convergent, concurrent and known-groups validity. It was co-designed at all stages with older Aboriginal people contributing to its strong face and content validity.

Measurement Invariance of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index: Evidence from 15 European Countries.

(1) Background: The World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index has been used in many epidemiological studies to assess adolescent mental well-being. However, cross-country comparisons of this instrument among adolescents are scarce and, so far, no good-fitting, common invariant measurement model across countries has been reported. The present study aims to evaluate and establish a version of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index that allows for a valid cross-country comparison of adolescent self-reported mental well-being. (2) Methods: Using data from the 2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, we evaluated the measurement model and measurement invariance of the five items of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. We used nationally representative samples of 11-, 13-, and 15-year-old adolescents (N = 74,071) from fifteen countries and regions in Europe. Measurement invariance of the WHO-5 was assessed using a series (country, gender, and age) of multi-group confirmatory factor analyses. In addition, we evaluated the convergent validity of the measure by testing its correlations with psychosomatic complaints, life satisfaction, and self-rated health. (3) Results: We found that WHO-5 does not show good psychometric properties or good measurement invariance fit. However, by excluding the first item of the scale (“I have felt cheerful and in good spirits”), the WHO-4, consisting of the other four original items, had good psychometric properties, and demonstrated good suitability for cross-national comparisons (as well as age and gender) in adolescent mental well-being. (4) Conclusions: The present study introduces the WHO-4—a revised version of the WHO-5—, that allows for a valid comparison of mental well-being across fifteen countries and regions in Europe. The WHO-4 proved to be a reliable and valid instrument to assess mental well-being in the adolescent population.

Citizen Strike Breakers: Volunteers, Strikes, and the State in Britain, 1911–1926

This article provides the first systematic historical study of volunteer strike-breaking across a relatively broad time frame, focusing specifically on the period between 1911 and 1926. These years bore witness to the largest industrial conflict in British history, encompassing the Great Labour Unrest of 1911-14, the post-war strike wave of 1919-23, and the General Strike of 1926. The sheer size and scale of these strikes, which involved millions of workers and engulfed entire cities, towns, and communities, instigated a shift away from traditional strikebreaking agencies and actors and towards civilian volunteers. This article challenges prevailing interpretations of the General Strike, interwar political culture, and the implications of voluntary activism in early twentieth-century Britain. It sheds light on the hitherto unexplored role of volunteers during the Great Labour Unrest and highlights how this activity often provoked considerable violence on the part of strikers. Contrary to dominant interpretations centred on the General Strike, which often highlight the good spirits of the volunteers, this article pays more attention to the hostility, arrogance, and sense of social hierarchy that underpinned the volunteer world view.

Covid-19 Pandemic: Is There Any Hope for A Good Life?

The purpose of this paper is to highlight about positive sides of the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this paper is textual analysis. The data are collected from secondary sources such as journal articles, e-books, e-newspapers, and websites. Although this pandemic seems to ‘darken’ human beings' productivity specifically in terms of socio-economic development and contributes to a public health crisis, there are still hidden blessings behind this calamity. Based on the collected data, the researchers are capable to dig positive aspects of this pandemic as a new norm. The highlighted main points are encourage the Muslim to strengthen the spiritual link to Allah s.w.t, encourage the Muslim to advance survival skills, promote digital-based education, strengthen family ties, environmental healing, and promote a culture of “Helping Each Other” in the community. It is important to highlight other bright sides of the pandemic with a hope to drive good spirit among the readers to survive. In addition, the researchers also underline a specific main point how installing hope helps the Muslims keep moving on towards life betterment since there are no clear signs the pandemic will end in a short time.

Health Beliefs About Diabetes Among Latina Mothers Living in Mexico and the United States: A Qualitative Study

ObjectivesType 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is the leading cause of death in Mexico and a serious health concern among Hispanic/Latinos in the United States (US). Using the Health Belief Model (HBM), this study aims to understand the beliefs about T2DM that inform the prevention and treatment behaviors of Mexican and Hispanic/Latina mothers living in Mexico and the US.MethodsThe Holistic Obesity Prevention Study (HOPS) used purposive sampling methods to recruit low-income Mexican or Hispanic/Latino mothers in San Luis Potosí, Mexico and Illinois, US. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English (n = 1) and Spanish (n = 24) and transcribed verbatim. The HBM framework guided the examination of mothers’ perceptions about T2DM. Authors did 5 cycles of coding including initial memos, coding the quotes into the HBM framework, assigning an in vivo code followed by a process code, and lastly assigning themes and subthemes using axial coding in NVivo 12.ResultsMost mothers (n = 22, 88%) knew someone with T2DM. The HBM revealed the following themes: Perceived susceptibility: Mothers believed it can happen to them/anyone, and risks increased with strong emotions/a big scare, and with genetic predisposition. Perceived severity: Mothers mentioned constantly being careful (facing consequences), and difficulties of living with T2DM. Perceived benefits: Mothers recognized benefits of avoiding T2DM or controlling it, benefits from having a healthy diet, exercising, and staying in good spirits. Perceived barriers: Barriers included costs, continuing/starting exercise and dieting, not having time, and challenges modifying habits/willpower. Perceived cues to action: Cues to action were perceived from results from medical exams, and from feeling fear (from commercials, knowing people with T2DM, and having parents with T2DM). 6) Self-efficacy: Mothers shared their belief that the majority of those living with T2DM can live a healthy life by controlling their weight and exercising, watching what you eat, keeping up with their treatments/medications, and continuing to carry on.ConclusionsLatinas believe they can live a healthy life, but face barriers in preventing T2DM. Findings can inform future T2DM prevention interventions that aim to promote behavioral changes among Mexican and Hispanic/Latina mothers.Funding SourcesHOPS was supported by the USDA.

The Importance of Introduction to the Basics of Islam from an Early Age

The introduction of the basics of Islam from an early age is something that is important because the age of a child is very crucial or something that really needs attention in building and educating the character of the child. Early childhood learning and experiences are things that will stick in the minds of children and affect a little or a lot during their adolescence and adulthood. The purpose of introducing the basics of religion is to instill the foundation of Islam in children's lives and hope that they will become human beings who have a good and good Islamic spirit. The method that will be used is to ask questions and give rewards and punishments. Because children from an early age curiosity must use a reward or punishment, something simple, and the punishment is light. This follows the inclination of children's nature. The importance of introducing Islam from an early age is because it is to help children become good and good Muslims according to Allah SWT, the Rasulullah, the Ulama.

Take a deep breath: Benefits of neuroplasticity practices for software developers and computer workers in a family of experiments

ContextComputer workers in general, and software developers specifically, are under a high amount of stress due to continuous deadlines and, often, over-commitment.ObjectiveThis study investigates the effects of a neuroplasticity practice, a specific breathing practice, on the attention awareness, well-being, perceived productivity, and self-efficacy of computer workers.MethodThe intervention was a 12-week program with a weekly live session that included a talk on a well-being topic and a facilitated group breathing session. During the intervention period, we solicited one daily journal note and one weekly well-being rating. We created a questionnaire mainly from existing, validated scales as entry and exit survey for data points for comparison before and after the intervention. We replicated the intervention in a similarly structured 8-week program. The data was analyzed using Bayesian multi-level models for the quantitative part and thematic analysis for the qualitative part.ResultsThe intervention showed improvements in participants’ experienced inner states despite an ongoing pandemic and intense outer circumstances for most. Over the course of the study, we found an improvement in the participants’ ratings of how often they found themselves in good spirits as well as in a calm and relaxed state. We also aggregate a large number of deep inner reflections and growth processes that may not have surfaced for the participants without deliberate engagement in such a program.ConclusionThe data indicates usefulness and effectiveness of an intervention for computer workers in terms of increasing well-being and resilience. Everyone needs a way to deliberately relax, unplug, and recover. A breathing practice is a simple way to do so, and the results call for establishing a larger body of work to make this common practice.

Memahami Arti Penting Mars HIMPAUDI

Early childhood education in Indonesia is gathered in one organization called Himpaudi. The function of the organization is to maintain the quality and credibility of early childhood learning so that it is in accordance with the development and age of the child. Himpaudi has a march that has many important meanings, one of which is (1) that early childhood education is accommodated by an early childhood education institution that functions as a place for children to be creative. (2) educators in early childhood education institutions are obliged to carry out education with joy and a radiant face. (3) Early childhood education institutions must organize education by forming the character of early childhood who are honest, friendly and always want to try. Thus, the existence of early childhood education institutions is able to form early childhood who are religious and have good morals and social spirit.

SID: Powering the Display Industry for 60 Years

SID: Powering the Display Industry for 60 Years

The Diaries of Judith Malina, 1958–1971 (Excerpt)

The Diaries of Judith Malina, 1958–1971 (Excerpt)

Debate on Work Ethos in Reflection of The Prophet’s Hadith

This article aims to describe the concept of work ethic in Islam and the Hadith interpretation of work ethic. This article is literature research that adopts analytical descriptive method through reading various literatures. Data obtained from various credible literatures and various other supporting information are then presented with a strong analytical instrument based on the normative basis and interpretation of hadith about work ethic. The results of the study show that in Islamic teachings it is taught about how to work well based on Islamic law. A person who has faith and a strong soul will have a good work ethic spirit, so that at work he will be enthusiastic and earnest to achieve success and prosperity in fulfilling the necessities of life. The value of work ethic related to Hadith is used as a foothold in the spirit of motivation to work. The interpretation of the hadith about the concept of work ethic includes to meet the needs of oneself and one's family, work with one's own hands and prohibit begging, work is a form of worship and work as a form of appreciation for the work itself. While the quality of the hadith related to the work ethic is authentic, both in terms of the Sanad and the meaning. This makes it possible to contextualize the hadith understanding of work ethic.

Debate on Work Ethos in Reflection of The Prophet’s Hadith

This article aims to describe the concept of work ethic in Islam and the Hadith interpretation of work ethic. This article is literature research that adopts analytical descriptive method through reading various literatures. Data obtained from various credible literatures and various other supporting information are then presented with a strong analytical instrument based on the normative basis and interpretation of hadith about work ethic. The results of the study show that in Islamic teachings it is taught about how to work well based on Islamic law. A person who has faith and a strong soul will have a good work ethic spirit, so that at work he will be enthusiastic and earnest to achieve success and prosperity in fulfilling the necessities of life. The value of work ethic related to Hadith is used as a foothold in the spirit of motivation to work. The interpretation of the hadith about the concept of work ethic includes to meet the needs of oneself and one's family, work with one's own hands and prohibit begging, work is a form of worship and work as a form of appreciation for the work itself. While the quality of the hadith related to the work ethic is authentic, both in terms of the Sanad and the meaning. This makes it possible to contextualize the hadith understanding of work ethic.

An Exploratory Study to Assess the Impact of a Chair-Based Dance Intervention Among Older People With Depressive Symptoms in Residential Care

Objectives:The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the psychological impact of a chair-based dance intervention for older people with depressive symptoms in residential care in Macau. In addition, feasibility and acceptability of this complex intervention were explored.Methods:An exploratory phase quasiexperimental study with pre- and posttest intervention was used. Psychological data for the study were collected using several self-reported questionnaires, including the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short-Form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (UCLA-LS), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 item (CD-RISC-10). In addition, sociodemographic characteristics were collected from the 13 residents who fully completed the study.Results:After receiving chair-based dance intervention, the mean GDS score (P= .001), mean MSPSS score (P= .000), mean UCLA-LS score (P= .000), and mean CD-RISC-10 score (P= .012) of the group improved with statistical significance. From the scores of the primary outcome, the GDS-15, item 2 “dropped many of your activities and interests” improved the most (−46%), followed by item 5 “in good spirits” (−43%), then item 3 “life is empty” (−33%) and item 7 “feel happy” (−33%).Conclusion:Our chair-based dance intervention may have a positive effect on decreasing symptoms of depression and improving other aspects of psychological well-being in older Chinese people in long-term residential care. In addition, chair-based dance would appear to be a safe, inexpensive, feasible, and acceptable form of intervention for rehabilitation in this setting. These findings provide valuable information to inform a full randomized controlled trial.

Dystopian/Utopian Theatre in Britain after 2000 and Its Political Spaces, Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung / Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), University of Bielefeld, March 11–13, 2021

Dystopian/Utopian Theatre in Britain after 2000 and Its Political Spaces, Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung / Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), University of Bielefeld, March 11–13, 2021