Happy Life Research Articles

Predicting life engagement and happiness from gaming motives and primary emotional traits before and during the COVID pandemic: a machine learning approach

The present study investigated whether life engagement and happiness can be predicted from gaming motives and primary emotional traits. Two machine learning algorithms (random forest model and one-dimensional convolutional neural network) were applied using a dataset from before the COVID-19 pandemic as the training dataset. The algorithms derived were then applied to test if they would be useful in predicting life engagement and happiness from gaming motives and primary emotional systems on a dataset collected during the pandemic. The best prediction values were observed for happiness with ρ = 0.758 with explained variance of R2 = 0.575 when applying the best performing algorithm derived from the pre-COVID dataset to the COVID dataset. Hence, this shows that the derived algorithm based on the pre-pandemic data set, successfully predicted happiness (and life engagement) from the same set of variables during the pandemic. Overall, this study shows the feasibility of applying machine learning algorithms to predict life engagement and happiness from gaming motives and primary emotional systems.

의료미용 종사자의 WLB가 조직몰입과 조직성과에 미치는 영향

Recently, as a positive link between an organization and individuals, ‘work-life balance’ has been taken as a top priority among employees. In fact, people have desired to improve the quality of life in diverse fields as work-life balance regulates their lives and ensure a happy life. This study attempted to investigate the influence of work-life balance on organizational commitment and organizational performances against medical cosmetology workers to provide basic data needed to improve their working environments. For this, a questionnaire survey was performed against estheticians, nursing assistants and patient care coordinators who work at skin and plastic surgery clinics and hospitals across the country from July 27 to August 12, 2023. Among a total of 310 questionnaires distributed, 303 copies excluding 7 poorly answered ones were used for final analysis, and the results found the followings: First, work-life balance had a positive influence on organizational commitment with statistical significance. Second, work-life balance revealed a positive effect on organizational performances with statistical significance. It is anticipated that the above results would be available in developing training programs for work-life balance against medical beauty workers and those in other sectors.

Review article on Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica

In India, low back pain is among the most prevalent new illnesses that are influencing people's daily lives on both a physical and psychological level. Low back ache is the second most common disorder causing disability. Among its various causes the most commonly appearing one is Sciatica. Gridhrasi is such an entity enumerated into eighty types of Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhies. It is distinguished by a unique discomfort that starts in the buttock and moves into the affected area's heel. Based on symptom complex it can be broadly correlated with disease sciatica in modern science. Ayurveda is a simple practical science of life, and its principles are universally applicable to everyone for day-to-day life. Ayurveda speaks of every element and fact of human life. Every human being wants to live a happy and comfortable life, but this is not achievable for a variety of reasons, including shifting environmental conditions and lifestyle changes. As their social and professional lives become busier, people are sitting in offices and factories incorrectly, exerting themselves excessively, and moving erratically when travelling or playing sports. All these things put excessive strain on the spinal cord, which is the main cause of sciatica and low back pain.

Akhlak Mahmudah Perspective of Ibn Miskawaih

The moral of Mahmudah is an important point in the tradition of Islamic thought that has been explained in depth by the Islamic philosopher Ibn Miskawaih. According to him, mahmudah morality refers to the noble and noble qualities that individuals strive for to achieve happiness and peace in life in this world and the hereafter. This study analyzes good behavior in Islamic psychology from the point of view of Ibn Miskawaih. In this study, the author used Library Research and used descriptive methods of analysis to understand Ibn Miskawaih's views on good behavior. According to Islamic psychology, individual behavior is influenced by mental and psychological aspects. Analysis of behavioral treatment in Islamic psychology shows that the concept of mahmudah morality plays an important role in shaping human behavior. The results of Ibn Miskawaih's Akhlak mahmudah are divided into several points: First, Encourage humans to behave well, Second, establish good relationships with humans, and Third, Build strong character through good character can help individuals overcome the challenges of daily life and Fourth, maintain balance in various aspects of life.

Пушкинский юбилей 1937 г. в судьбе фронтового поколения

This article is focused on to the participation of the young Soviet generation in the Pushkin Jubilee. In the judgments of teenagers, the poet was depicted as a hero and an absolute winner over the forces of reactionary forces of his time. Moreover, during the celebration, he was awarded the gift of an endless and happy life in unity with his people, whereas his persecutors and murderer were sentenced to eternal torment and shame. Transcendent motifs also defined the teenage reinterpretation of Pushkin as the returned living god of literature. The Pushkin cult became an important source of faith in victory and of the steadfastness of young Red Army soldiers in the war.

Educators Satisfaction with Work and Work-life Balance in College of Teacher Education

Educators are performing four-fold functions in the college such as research, instruction, extension, and production. The teaching job is demanding so as with their personal life thus, the work and life’s symmetry is one among the higher education challenges. Hence, this study identifies satisfaction with work, symmetry of life and work, and the synergy between the involved elements among educators of the College of Teacher Education. The data was gathered through adopted questionnaires. The researcher used quantitative research, particularly descriptive correlation. Respondents were 42 personnel from the College of Teachers Education in one of the state universities in the region. The employees in college were happy with their work. It suggests that continued efforts to improve educators' satisfaction might be strengthened to achieve more than what they expect. They agreed that there is a balance of work and life where among the indicators, personal life fulfillment, work satisfaction, and happiness contributed the most. This indicates that work-life balance has room for improvement, particularly in giving time and opportunity for educators to de-stress, minimize the work brought home, limit stress, nurture loyalty, and enhance the working environment. The study also reveals that satisfaction with work and equilibrium in work and life have a strong relationship.

한국 청소년의 문화·예술경험과 정의적 성취

Objectives This study aims to examine the disparities in cultural and artistic experiences among adolescents ac-cording to gender and family background. It seeks to clarify the longitudinal relationship between cultural and ar-tistic experiences and affective achievements, shedding light on the growing issue of educational inequality in Korean society. Methods Using the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey 2018 Middle School Panel, structural equation models with fixed effects were applied to examine the longitudinal relationship between adolescent cultural and artistic experiences and affective aspects such as happiness, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Results Descriptive statistical analysis showed that female students and those with parents of higher educational and income levels had significantly higher levels of cultural and artistic experiences. Meanwhile, the positive rela-tionship between cultural and artistic experiences and affective achievements was more pronounced among male students. Specifically, for male students, the relationships between cultural and artistic experiences during the past year and current life satisfaction, happiness, and self-esteem were statistically significant, and the creativity was positively significant for both male and female students. Conclusions The research findings demonstrate the gap in cultural and artistic experiences among adolescents across social classes, and the longitudinal relationship between the experiences and adolescents' affective development. It supports the need for enhanced accessibility to cultural and art education through public educa-tion systems.

Clinical Management of Ksheena Shukra (Oligospermia) W.S.R. to Ashwagandhadi and Shatavaryadi Choorna – A Comparative Study

Introduction: Kama or sexuality is the root of procreation. Every married couple’s dream of getting their own progeny is initiated, mediated, and formulated through this Kama. This is possible when the anatomical structures and physiological functions of sex organs of both partners are intact. Otherwise, the whole intention becomes in vain. In nutshell, Kama affects in sexual gratification and better progeny to lead happy life, which is perturbed in the absence of the same. Kama is the third pursuit of the man (purushartha) also. The inability to procreate, i.e., infertility is such a condition, which severely affects the couple’s psychological harmony, sexual life, and social stigma and ultimately leads to separation from life partner and many a time to suicide. According to Ayurveda, Shukra should possess such a potency so as to conceive a lady. The impact of defective Shukra is infertility. Although, in Ayurveda, many effective remedies for this disease are mentioned without any known side effects, a major drawback attribute to these remedies is that they involve laborious treatment procedures such as Shodhana procedures, where the patient has to be hospitalized and they have to follow strict diet and regimen during these procedures and these procedures are more time consuming also. Materials and Methods: In the present study, the subjects were randomly selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, specifically designed, and were randomly placed into two Groups, namely Group A and Group B containing 15 subjects each. Subjects of both Groups were given internally Hareetakyadi Choorna for Mala Shodhana and till the Nirama Lakshana was obtained. Later, the subjects of Group A and Group B were given Ashwagandhadi and Shatavaryadi Choorna, respectively, for 2 months along with Ksheera as Sahapana internally. The follow-up period for both the groups was 2 months. Results: The assessment was done before the treatment, soon after the completion of the course of the treatment and after the follow-up period, and thus, the total assessment was done based on the change in improvement observed, before and after the treatment. Conclusion: On seeing the comparative efficacy of Group A and Group B, it is found that Group A is much effective on parameters such as Dourbalya, Mukhashosha, Shrama, Sadana, Pandu, Sperm Count, Liquefication time, and sluggish sperms whereas Group B is more effective on parameters such as volume, motile sperms, and non-motile/dead sperms.

Mengetahui Dinamika Budaya Di Tempat Kerja Yang Berkorelasi Dengan Interaksi Budaya Dalam Organisasi Yang Mempengaruhi Kenyamanan Lingkungan Kerja Serta Produktivitas Kerja Meninjau Dari Perspektif Fisik Dan Sosial

Activities that take place in an office environment are closely related to the role of a company's human resources (HR) department. Human resource management is very important in efforts to increase organizational effectiveness and productivity. One aspect that needs to be considered is how an employee's social culture affects their performance and their relationship with employees as well as their overall work productivity. The literature review approach is the author's method of researching relevant secondary data to support the claims made in this article. Collected research shows that cultural interactions between employee habits have a significant impact on individual and team performance as a whole. This includes various physical and social aspects, therefore it is important to know and be aware of the importance of this. The results of the survey also revealed that the majority of respondents, even 70%, admitted that their relationships with co-workers had a significant influence on work life satisfaction and happiness. The influence of these social habits affects the productivity and comfort of employees' office environments. Where this will provide an increase or decrease in employee performance. Therefore, we hope that this article can be a useful resource for various companies to understand the importance of the impact of employee habits on a pleasant work atmosphere and overall employee productivity. Realizing this will hopefully lead to more proactive strategic steps in creating a work environment that supports individual and team development and increases overall efficiency and productivity. The theme raised in the title of the article is "Knowing the dynamics of culture in the workplace which correlates with cultural interactions within the organization which influence the comfort of the work environment and work productivity from a physical and social perspective." In line with this, the title of this article highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics of organizational culture to create a work environment that encourages sustainable growth and productivity. Therefore, efforts to improve workplace comfort and employee productivity should be seen as a long-term investment in the success and sustainability of the company.

Social Media and the Reshaping of Religious Identity in Youth

In recent years, much research has shed light on social structure and interpretation concerns that have highlighted problems with religious tolerance and intolerance. Social constructions have changed as a result of Internet-based connections and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter Instagram, etc. which have reopened old discussions about paradigms of peace from a fresh viewpoint. To understand the correlations between social media usage and attitudes impacting religious tolerance and intolerance, this study evaluated previously published data regarding attitudes and stereotype modifications via research on the Muslim-Hindu interaction in Nepal. An online and offline survey is used to assess the research hypothesis about online platform usage frequency, relationship-bridging attitudes and actions, religion, life happiness, and social trust among youngsters. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive association between Facebook and YouTube usage frequency and views toward religious intolerance especially after being influenced by Indian Islamaphobic media as it is the neighboring country of Nepal, with an enhanced relationship bridging both online and off. Additionally, the paper aims to show the correlations between heavy social media users and individuals who cited social media as the cause of their eventual offline intolerance. The findings of this study are beneficial to individuals trying to comprehend and take part in peacemaking in a society that is continuously changing, always linked, and mediated by the Internet.

Proenvironmental Behavior Increases Subjective Well-Being: Evidence From an Experience-Sampling Study and a Randomized Experiment

Two preregistered studies investigated whether engaging in proenvironmental behavior increases a person’s well-being. A 10-day experience-sampling study (7,161 observations from 181 adults in 14 countries, primarily the United States) revealed positive within-person and between-person associations, and a randomized controlled experiment (N = 545 U.S. undergraduates) found that incorporating proenvironmental behavior into individuals’ daily activities increased their experiences of happiness and meaning in life. Indeed, the effect was comparable to incorporating activities selected specifically to elicit such positive states, though these results may be affected by demand characteristics. The studies also offered some tentative preliminary evidence about why such an effect might emerge. There was some support for the hypothesis that proenvironmental behavior affects well-being by creating a “warm glow.” But overall the findings align more closely with the hypothesis that proenvironmental behavior helps to satisfy individuals’ basic psychological needs.

The relationship between the spirituality levels and the happiness and life satisfaction of elderly individuals living in their homes and nursing homes

ABSTRACT Spirituality and religion have an important place in the lives of Turkish elderly people. With modernization and changes in social life, the position of Turkish elderly people at home has changed and the need for institutional care has increased. Elderly individuals who have partially lost their place in traditional Turkish culture often resort to spirituality in coping with the problems they experience. This situation requires conducting studies on determining and comparing the relationship between the spirituality levels, happiness and life satisfaction of elderly individuals living at home or in nursing homes in our country. The sample of the study consisted of 139 elderly individuals over the age of 65 who were followed in nursing homes and Family Health Centers. The data of the research were collected by face-to-face interview technique using the “Personal Information Form, Spirituality Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale and Subjective Happiness Scale”. The research revealed that there is a significant difference between the spirituality levels of elderly individuals living in homes and nursing homes. It also showed that, although there was no significant difference, the life satisfaction and happiness levels of elderly individuals living at home were higher than those of elderly individuals living in a nursing home.

Nilai-Nilai Tradisi Pelarian (Sebambangan) dalam Masyarakat Adat Lampung Pepadun Perspektif Sosiologi Hukum

Sebambangan is a custom in the Pepadun Lampung community where the man runs away from the girl he wants to marry. During the escape process, if the girl's family doesn't know about it, it is usually done when the girl is outside the house. If an escape plan has been agreed, usually the girl has written a letter as a notification and entrusted the money (duit tengepik/Sigeh) to the family and will leave it in her room. The aim of this research is to determine the values ??of the tradition of escape (sebambangan) in the Lampung traditional community in Sumbersari Pepadun Village, East Lampung Regency and to determine the values ??of the tradition of escape (sebambangan) in the Lampung Pepadun indigenous community from a legal sociology perspective. This research uses field research, using a qualitative descriptive research approach, the data management process uses interview methods and data analysis. The analysis uses exploratory methods in the form of descriptive methods with rational and logical inductive and deductive approaches. research structure. The result is that if seen from the perspective of legal sociology, the Sebambangan custom is a custom that can be legalized, because Sebambangan is based on utility, which was expressed by Jeremy Betham that the law must be useful for society in order to achieve a happy life, so that it becomes law and is seen as a social norm. and if it is linked to the rules of fiqh then "custom can be the basis of law", the tradition of running away does not conflict with existing laws in Indonesia but is interrelated and grows and develops with society

Interrelation of mental toughness, religiosity, and happiness of elite adolescent athletes based on gender, type of sport, and level of education

There are no studies that comprehensively discuss mental toughness, religiosity, and satisfaction based on gender, type of sport, and different school levels, especially in the context of elite youth athletes. In fact, this variable is believed to be a very important construct in relation to athletes' performance and achievements on the field. The purpose of this research is to explore athlete’s mental toughness, religiosity, and life happiness based on gender, type of sport, and school level. A total of 97 elite youth athletes were included in the study (age = 15.22 ± 1.34; F = 36, M = 61). Research data were collected using standard instruments used by scientists around the world, namely the Mental Toughness Index (MTI), Spirituality in Sports Test (SIST), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Analysis of variance, correlation, and path analysis were used to understand more deeply the three research variables based on the athlete’s gender, type of sport, and school level. This study found that there was a significant difference only in the athlete's religiosity variable based on school level (F = 6.212, p ≤ .01). Athletes' mental toughness has a significant relationship with religiosity (r = .343; ρ = .323; p ≤ .01) and happiness in life (r = .340; ρ = .200; p ≤ .01). Apart from that, it also appears that religiosity has a significant relationship with happiness in life (r = .475; ρ = .406; p ≤ .01) and athlete age is significantly correlated with religiosity (r = .233; ρ = .200; p ≤ .05). Athletes' mental toughness has a significant relationship directly to satisfaction and indirectly through religiosity. These three variables have an important role in competitive sports so coaches or athlete coaches need to provide psychological intervention to improve these three variables. Keywords: elite youth athletes, mental toughness, religiosity, satisfaction.

The inverted-U model of employee happiness: examining overdose happiness in context of personal characteristics, job-relationship dependency, benign stress, and various theories.

In recent years, the management literature has begun to deal with individual and organizational results after happiness rather than the pursuit of happiness in business life and finally reaching happiness. After the fact that everything in an overdose is harmful, it has become the subject of even more research with paradoxical results that happiness that evokes positive emotions is not as innocent as it seems. In this study, which aims to reveal the harmful effects of overdose of employee happiness, the reasons for the manager's fear - or anxiety - about the happiness of his employees are interpreted. The Inverted-U Model of Employee Happiness (IUMEH) has been developed and individual work outputs have been evaluated in three areas that (1) support happiness, (2) reflect balanced happiness, and (3) turn negative with an overdose of happiness intoxication. It has been suggested that IUMEH, which is thought to contribute to the literature as it is the first descriptive model to emerge, should be supported by applied studies, and it has been reminded that the curvilinear aspect of the model may include differences in terms of culture, type and characteristics of job, private, public or non-profit enterprises, generations of managers and the level of managers (front-line, middle level and senior level etc.).

От епос към етос с Хезиод: между митологията и моралистиката

The purpose of the article is to present the role and significance of Hesiod's poetry for the formation and development of the moral canon and the moral-philosophical thought of ancient Greece. For this purpose, the text traces and analyzes various biographical information, comments and evaluations about Hesiod's life and work. Special attention is given to the uses and meanings of the world ethos by Homer and Hesiod and their evolution under the influence of Hesiod's moral maxims (gnomes) in „Works and Days “. The main conclusion is that Hesiod's individualized, systematic and rational reading of archaic myths played a decisive role in the transition from myth to logos and the formation of the moral-philosophical views of ancient Greece about the happy life, the good person and the ideal state.

Ontological Dimension of Community Education Refers to Augustine’s Thought in The City of God

To educate each person integrally as a member of society, ethical principles with an ontological dimension are needed. This qualitative research with literature study method aims to explore the ontological dimension of community education refers to Augustine’s thought in The City of God. The results of this study show that community education is synonymous with building the City of God, which is characterized by human relationships with God so that they are able to use freedom driven by altruist love to implement social responsibility for the realization of peace, justice and happiness in common life. Education of conscience plays an important role in developing the sensitivity, concern and responsibility of each person to realize true happiness in life together. True happiness, which is the goal of everyone’s life, has a moral, relational-dialogical, dynamic and affective character. Altruistic love, which stems from man’s relationship with God, is an ethical principle in social life. At the same time, the idea of each person’s relationship with God and his presence in conscience confirms Augustine’s position on the ontological dimension of the morality of living together. Augustine’s ideas about the ontological dimension of social morality have influenced moral education in the Christian tradition and philosophical discourse over time.

The relations among prosocial behavior, hedonic, and eudaimonic well-being in everyday life.

Existing research highlights the significance of prosocial behavior (voluntary, intentional behavior that results in benefits for another) to people's well-being. Yet, the extent to which this expected positive relation operates at the within-person level (e.g., is more prosocial behavior than usual related to a higher than usual level of well-being?) while taking into account stable interindividual differences, remains a research question that deserves further investigation. In this study, we aimed to explore the relations between prosocial behavior and hedonic (HWB; subjective assessment of life satisfaction and happiness) and eudaimonic (EWB; actualization of human potential in alignment with personal goals, including concepts like meaning in life and closeness to others) well-being in daily life. Using ecological momentary assessment for 4 weeks, data were collected from two British samples, comprising 82 adolescents and 166 adults. Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling revealed a positive relations between prosocial behavior and HWB/EWB at both between and within-person levels across the samples. In summary, these findings further support the positive link between prosocial behavior and well-being in everyday life. Notably, this association was consistent across different age groups (adolescent and adults) at both between and within-person levels.

The impact of Dance for Parkinson's Disease on subjective well-being and functioning as experienced by dancers and their relatives – A descriptive study

IntroductionResearch has described improved health for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD) who participate in dance classes. However, few studies focus on how relatives experience their life together with a partner who has PD and how the impact of Dance for Parkinson's Disease (DfPD) influences everyday life. ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to identify and describe the impact of DfPD on subjective experiences of well-being and functioning in daily living as experienced by dancers and their relatives. MethodsThe study used a descriptive method design combining a questionnaire for the dancers at the end of the dance semester and focus group interviews with relatives during a national dance camp. ResultsMost of the dancers experienced DfPD as improving their balance, and both the dancers and relatives experienced increased joy and happiness in life. The results highlight health factors such as improved body movements and social interactions, which makes life easier and raises awareness of the importance of DfPD. ConclusionDancers and relatives consistently experienced being part of a joyful and healthy exercise, testifying to the positive effects that DfPD has on subjective well-being and body functioning for persons with PD and their relatives.

Savoring Belief, Resilience, and Meaning in Life as Pathways to Happiness: A Sequential Mediation Analysis among Taiwanese University Students.

In recent decades, scholarly interest has grown in the psychological components of happiness. Savoring belief, or the capacity to attend to, appreciate, and enhance the positive experiences in one's life, along with resilience and meaning in life, have emerged as significant predictors of enhanced happiness among diverse populations. This research examined the interrelationships among savoring belief, resilience, meaning in life, and happiness. A sample of 561 students from 75 universities in Taiwan, comprising 361 female and 200 male participants with an average age of 20.88 years, participated in an online survey. The study employed various instruments, including the Savoring Belief Inventory, the Subjective Happiness Scale, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Meaning in Life Questionnaire. These instruments were translated into Traditional Chinese using a back-translation method and subsequently validated for accuracy by specialists in the field. Analysis of the data using Hayes' PROCESS Model 6 revealed several key insights: (1) savoring belief positively influenced happiness, resilience, and meaning in life with resilience further enhancing happiness and meaning in life; (2) resilience served as a significant mediator in the relationship between savoring belief and happiness; (3) meaning in life significantly mediated the relationship between savoring belief and happiness; (4) a sequential mediation model illustrated the mediating effects of resilience and meaning in life on the relationship between savoring belief and happiness. This study illustrates that, much like a garden requires water, sunlight, and care to flourish, our happiness is cultivated through enhancing our ability to savor the good moments, rebound from challenges, and find deep significance in our lives. We can significantly boost well-being by fostering these qualities-savoring belief, resilience, and a sense of meaning. These findings are particularly relevant for educators, highlighting the critical need to develop these traits in students to promote greater happiness and fulfillment in their lives. Discussions included theoretical implications, educational implications, and avenues for future research.