Individualistic Lifestyle Research Articles

Potret Gaya Hidup Remaja Urban dalam Novel 12 Cerita Glen Anggara Karya Luluk Hf

Portrait of the lifestyle of urban teenagers which is a form of life in explaining phenomena that occur in urban society. Urban society itself has different characteristics from rural society which can be seen from the way of thinking and the surrounding environment. One of the novels that can be seen is a portrait of urban teenagers entitled 12 Stories of Glen Anggara by Luluk HF. The life of urban teenagers is explained through the characters' behavior with their environment, such as towards friends and family, which influences their lifestyle. This research is included in qualitative research which uses descriptive methods. This research aims to describe: (1) a portrait of the lifestyle of urban teenagers regarding the prestige of recreation in the novel 12 Stories Glen Anggara by Luluk HF, (2) a portrait of urban teenagers about the instant lifestyle in the novel 12 Stories Glen Anggara by Luluk HF, (3) portrait of an urban teenager about an individualistic lifestyle in the novel 12 Stories Glen Anggara by Luluk HF, (4) portrait of an urban teenager about a virtual lifestyle in the novel 12 Stories Glen Anggara by Luluk HF. The data collection technique for this research involves reading and understanding from the beginning to the end of the novel first, then marking the parts that are research points in terms of lifestyle portraits, determining the main characters in the novel and inventorying the data in a format. The data validation technique used is the triangulation technique. The triangulation technique is carried out by creating various versions of questions, examining various data sources, utilizing various methods. The research findings on portraits of urban teenagers' lifestyles in the novel 12 Stories of Glen Anggara by Luluk HF include portraits of recreational prestige, portraits of instant lifestyles, portraits of individualist lifestyles, and portraits of virtual lifestyles

Impact of personalized care on isolated older adults living with dementia

Dementia is a common condition among older adults; it is estimated that one-third of people aged 85 and up have some form of dementia. With the growing population of dementia among older adults and the younger generations shift to a more individualistic lifestyle, a large number of older adults have been forced to live in isolation. Isolation can impair cognitive functions and decrease overall well-being in older adults, particularly those with dementia. Many research studies have focused on implementing and evaluating personalized care interventions for this vulnerable population in response to this issue. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of personalized care on isolated older adults living with dementia. Current literature findings highlight the significance of personalized approaches that aim to satisfy the unique needs, preferences, and backgrounds of each older adult. Research demonstrates individualized care can improve emotional connections improve cognitive function and enhance well-being among older adults with dementia. Furthermore, it emphasized the importance of community engagement, caregiver training, and technological innovations in delivering effective personalized care solutions. By shedding light on the potential of personalized care for older people with dementia, this study aims to contribute to the ongoing research on enhancing the well-being and quality of life for isolated older adults with dementia.

The Concept Of Perennialism Education And The Flow Of Essentialism

Materialistic, atheistic and skeptical lifestyles have an impact on the emergence of hedonistic, individualistic lifestyles, therefore this problem is a challenge that requires a solution. One solution to this problem in the education sector is to instill personality or build character through a perennialist approach. The philosophy of perennialism has a concept that is at odds with materialism and mechanics. Perennialism has a concept of holistic and cyclical character development that is in accordance with the goals of education, fostering noble morals and making human beings noble. Nowadays, education faces quite serious challenges. Advances in information and communication technology are like a double-edged sword, which on the one hand brings convenience but on the other hand offers deadly poison. Challenges in the world of education are becoming increasingly difficult with the increasingly heavy onslaught of foreign culture and increasingly rapid technological advances. There are basic things that must be applied in education in Indonesia, one of which is the application of essentialism theory in education. The philosophy of essentialist education starts from truths that are considered to have been proven for centuries. In the concept of essentialism, education aims to continue cultural heritage and historical heritage through core knowledge that has been accumulated and has survived over a long period of time.

Analyzing Ambivalence and Hybridized Individualistic Western Cultural Values in Mohsin Hamid’s Moth Smoke

This research explores postcolonial issues like ambivalence, cultural hybridity, mimicry, and identity crisis in Mohsin Hamid’s novel Moth Smoke. The novel presents the picture of Pakistani society surrounded by the presence of western values, cultural rifts and obsessions of materiality, and a weakening bond between the community and moral codes. Bhabha’s theory provides grounds to analyze the selected text. The wealthy characters of the novel, like Ozi and Mumtaz, are pursuing individualistic lifestyles affected by their touch with New York during their studies, while some Pakistani characters, like the drug dealer, Murad, are pursuing English as a basic language of communication only to hide their reality of low origin and stamp their authority and control over other. Ambivalence, hybridity, and mimicry of these characters are analyzed in this research. The hybridized individualistic western values lead Mumtaz to become an infidel to his husband and have extramarital affairs with Daru going against the cultural values of the Pakistani society with rigid patriarchal and sexual control over women. The space of cultural hybridity paves the way for mimicry in most of the instances and also leads to the downfall of Daru, the economically poor class friend of Ozi.

The untold story of the modernization thesis: Urbanization and corruption in developing countries

How does urbanization affect corruption? Modernization theory suggests a negative relationship. Existing empirical studies tend to confirm this hypothesis, showing that urbanization is inversely associated with corruption. In this paper, I provide an alternative perspective on corruption, focusing especially on Sub-Saharan Africa. I argue that the modernization process, ironically, can exacerbate rather than ameliorate corruption. Urbanization is conducive to corruption in an African context because urbanization is characterized by a more individualistic lifestyle reducing thus the cost of being corrupt as there are fewer social sanctions and peer pressure compared to community-based traditional life. A time-series cross-sectional analysis (1972−2015) shows across several regression models and estimators that urbanization is directly associated with corruption in a sample of African countries, but it has mixed effects on a global sample. Re-conceptualizing how urbanization shapes political culture in Africa is important for a continent that is rapidly urbanizing, working to control corruption, and in need of further development.

TERGERUSNYA NILAI BUDAYA TABUA MA T’NEK MESE PADA MASYARAKAT DESA OELBONAK DAN PENILAIAN MORAL-ETIS

Oelbonak village people inherited Tabua Ma T'nek Mese culture from their ancestors as a spirit that animates all aspects of their social life. The culture fostered a principle that they must live unitedly and work together. However, the influence of modernization has led to certain attitudes, actions or practices from certain parties who want to build an individualistic life. Or in other words, there are certain people or groups who no longer want to cooperate or share work because they think it is detrimental or burden them in the terms of material or financial perspective. As a result, people began to live trapped in a materialistic and individualistic lifestyle. This deviation cannot be justified if it is reflected from the moral source of the Catholic religion (The Bible) and the assessment of ethical theory as well because it does not provide benefits, otherwise it is detrimental to oneself and others. Humans who have the Tabua Ma T'nek Mese culture (unified and one heart) are humans who always prioritize harmony, unity and brotherhood. Moreover, it can lead people to achieve the virtues of life, both horizontal virtues, namely the virtues of living with other humans and vertical virtues, namely the true happiness created through intimate fellowship with the owner and the provider of human life, The Almighty God.

Marketing Kerala in India as God's Own Country! for tourists' spiritual transformation, rejuvenation and well-being

Abstract Due to the increasingly hectic pace of living with high stress levels, individualistic lifestyles and the loss of traditional community structures, the pursuit of true meaning in life has become imperative in today's world. This has led to the emergence of the rapidly growing ‘wellness industry’, in which spirituality is embedded. While much has been written, work on spiritual tourism has yet to generate any sustained interdisciplinary critical inquiry in tourism studies. Taking the case of Kerala in India, this study explores how this destination is marketing itself as God's Own Country! for tourists' spiritual transformation, rejuvenation and well-being. Kerala emphasizes the term 'wellness tourism' to differentiate itself from the poverty-stricken and chaotic tourism destination image of India. The unique experiences promised to tourists at this destination – for example, the opportunity to ‘cleanse one's mind, body and soul’ – has been integrated into a broader strategy of wholeness. Although tourism scholars have commented on the importance of spiritual tourism, they have ignored the importance of Western celebrity influence on Western spiritual tourists' decision making behavior and overall touristic experiences. This study offers a new dimension in wellness and spiritual tourism, and hopes that future tourism scholars sharing such an interest will be encouraged to conduct similar, much-needed analyses elsewhere.

The Unintended Consequences of Temporary Migration from Eastern Europe

This article sheds light on the unintended consequences of temporary migration from Eastern European by combining Merton’s functional analysis with Levitt’s work on social remittances. The article presents a juxtaposition of the non-material effects of earlier migration from Eastern European, dating from the turn of the twentieth century, with those of the contemporary era of migration from Eastern European since the 1990s. The analysis shows that some aspects, such as negotiating gender roles, the changing division of household labour, individualistic lifestyles, new skills and sources of social capital, and changing economic rationalities are constantly being transferred by migrants from destination to origin communities. Contemporary digital tools facilitate these transfers and contribute to changing norms and practices in Eastern European society. The article demonstrates that migration fulfils specific functions for particular sections of Eastern European society by replacing some functions of the communist state and by facilitating their adaptation to changing conditions.

Indirect Remittances: A Case Study of Originating Country

This paper sheds light on the unintended consequences of temporary migration from Eastern European by combining Merton’s functional analysis with Levitt’s work on social remittances. The article presents a juxtaposition of the non-material effects of earlier migration from Eastern European, dating from the turn of the twentieth century, with those of the contemporary era of migration from Eastern European since the 1990s. The analysis shows that some aspects, such as negotiating gender roles, the changing division of household labour, individualistic lifestyles, new skills and sources of social capital, and changing economic rationalities are constantly being transferred by migrants from destination to origin communities. Contemporary digital tools facilitate these transfers and contribute to changing norms and practices in Eastern European society. The article demonstrates that migration fulfils specific functions for particular sections of Eastern European society by replacing some functions of the communist state and by facilitating their adaptation to changing conditions.

Generating meaningful landscapes for globalized mobile societies: pushing an international research agenda

People’s well-being is influenced by the ability to establish a bond with a place and attach meanings to it. Many studies show that the longer people reside in a place, the stronger their place attachment becomes. In today’s global societies, the length of residency is vastly reduced because of, e.g., individualistic lifestyles, global workplaces and forced migration (e.g., caused by war or climate change). This trend challenges landscape science: people increasingly need places (landscapes) that can be appropriated easily and quickly by many cultural groups. At the same time, however, these places should not simply become trivial and exchangeable. Place attachment/place making studies have become popular in landscape science. However, we have identified a deficit in both the development and application of theory. The research agenda proposed here shall initiate a fundamental discourse on balancing the demands of a global society with the requirements for sustainable landscapes. Literature review. We propose a research agenda with the following pillars: (1) to expand theories and concepts of place attachment, to accommodate the new and unprecedented drivers generated by 21st century mobile societies, (2) to improve the understanding of how landscapes afford place attachment and identity-building in both long- and short-term resident and migrant groups, and (3) to establish scientific knowledge on the inclusive role of landscapes. Proposed research methods range from qualitative social science studies, in situ interviews and psychological experiments to the use of social media data and 3D landscape visualization tools.

Masculinities, New Forms of Religion, and the Production of Social Order in Kaduna City, Nigeria

From the late 1970s when serious economic woes hit Nigerians in general and the inhabitants of Kaduna in particular, the latter began to seek explanations for the ills that beset their country and support to deal with them. Some found this in new religious movements, both Christian and Muslim, that rejected earlier sects/denominations as religiously and ethically unacceptable and focused on more modern, individualistic lifestyles as well as providing some measure of material support, explanations, and solutions based in the supernatural for the ills the population was suffering. The situation sparked fear of social chaos, partly owing to men’s uneasiness at the threat of losing their dominance over wives and offspring along with their control of economic resources. The new religious movements support male superiority while offering greater space for women, provided they keep to their assigned places. These movements thus combine material and social support with the spiritual.

Social Remittances: A Case Study of Receiving Country

Eastern European migrants have been bringing norms, values, practices and social capital to their communities of origin since the end of the nineteenth century. This paper sheds light on the unintended consequences of temporary migration from Eastern European by combining Merton’s functional analysis with Levitt’s work on social remittances. The article presents a juxtaposition of the non-material effects of earlier migration from Eastern European, dating from the turn of the twentieth century, with those of the contemporary era of migration from Eastern European since the 1990s. The analysis shows that some aspects, such as negotiating gender roles, the changing division of household labour, individualistic lifestyles, new skills and sources of social capital, and changing economic rationalities are constantly being transferred by migrants from destination to origin communities. Contemporary digital tools facilitate these transfers and contribute to changing norms and practices in Eastern European society. The article demonstrates that migration fulfils specific functions for particular sections of Eastern European society by replacing some functions of the communist state and by facilitating their adaptation to changing conditions.

When meters start to talk: The public’s encounter with smart meters in France

Efficiency targets proposed as part of international commitments to reduce CO2 emissions include future changes in individual patterns of energy consumption. This goal is presently being addressed in France through the installation of smart meters. Considering that public resistance or blatant opposition could jeopardize the grid modernization in the whole country, this study focused on the responses of groups of citizens from the two French communities where the new meters were first installed: Château-Renault (rural) and Lyon (urban). This study used the method of reconvened focus groups to inform policymakers about the reasoning of citizens in this situation. The discussions and the material generated by the groups provided very concrete elements on how the participants tried to make sense of the meter device itself and the policy goals, in relation to their daily and social life. The exchanges between participants seemed to fit into three main dialogical pairs, or themata: collective vs. individual (daily life); private (my behaviour) vs. public spheres (others’ behaviours); and consumption: individualist vs. collectivist. The collective elaboration throughout the group sessions reinforced the empowerment of the groups and led to considering more collectively-oriented approaches in contrast to the prevailing individualistic lifestyles.

A Case Study of Remittances Receiving Country

Eastern European migrants have been bringing norms, values, practices and social capital to their communities of origin since the end of the nineteenth century. This paper sheds light on the unintended consequences of temporary migration from Eastern European by combining Merton’s functional analysis with Levitt’s work on social remittances. The article presents a juxtaposition of the non-material effects of earlier migration from Eastern European, dating from the turn of the twentieth century, with those of the contemporary era of migration from Eastern European since the 1990s. The analysis shows that some aspects, such as negotiating gender roles, the changing division of household labour, individualistic lifestyles, new skills and sources of social capital, and changing economic rationalities are constantly being transferred by migrants from destination to origin communities. Contemporary digital tools facilitate these transfers and contribute to changing norms and practices in Eastern European society. The article demonstrates that migration fulfils specific functions for particular sections of Eastern European society by replacing some functions of the communist state and by facilitating their adaptation to changing conditions

The buzz trap: Speeded-up lives, distractedness, impulsiveness and decreasing empathy

This paper examines a set of traits and bodily reactions that are often seen in people who suffer stress and anxiety. These include speeded-up metabolisms and less ability to concentrate, regulate emotions as well as reduced empathy. The paper suggests that early trauma and stress give rise to a range of bodily and metabolic changes that affect the very speed of the life-course. It is also suggested that many factors in contemporary society, such as stress, increased reliance on screens and technology and a more consumerist and individualistic lifestyle, might be linked to an increase in such ‘buzzy’ character traits. More hopefully, such developments can be countered by positive experiences such as those provided in psychotherapy, secure attachment relationships, mindfulness and less-stressed social environments.

Modernisation and filial piety among traditional family care-givers: a study of Arab-Israelis in cultural transition

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper was to examine the association of modernisation and filial piety among adult children care-givers of elderly Arab parents in Israel, and to identify factors that mediate the association. Cross-sectional data were collected in 2006–07 through structured interviews with 250 randomly sampled Arab-Israeli adult children care-givers. Hierarchical regression was then applied to the study variables in the respondents’ scores on a culturally relevant filial piety scale. The results revealed a negative correlation between modernisation, as measured by individualistic lifestyle and level of urbanisation, and filial piety scores. The association between individualistic lifestyle and filial piety was partially mediated by perceived care-giver burden. Given the observed trends, programme and policy planners should establish more services that are uniquely suited to the needs of a changing Arab society, in order to provide culturally relevant long-term support for the family network in a period of accelerated modernisation.

The Rodeo Athlete

Based on the tradition, history and lore of the American West, as well as the individualistic nature and lifestyle of the sport of rodeo, the rodeo athlete has achieved iconic status in sport, literature, art and entertainment. For over half a century, rodeo has become a staple of organized sport programmes in high schools, universities and international competitions. The origins of rodeo grew from ranch work dating back to the Spanish vaqueros in the 1700s. The sport was officially organized in 1929 and, by the 1930s, championships were determined and the sport of rodeo surpassed baseball and auto racing in spectator attendance. Since then, sponsorship has grown, resulting in extensive worldwide popularity through major media outlets. Despite growing popularity, few investigations exist regarding the scientific aspects of the sport. Rodeo competition is an activity that is basically intermittent in nature, with short periods of highly intense activity. When considering that experience and, thus, improvement in rodeo is achieved solely through constant and punishing practices involving actual and repetitive, human versus livestock competition, the practices closely imitate a sport-specific form of interval training. Studies, which address the anthropometric and performance characteristics of rodeo competitors, reveal that they are comparable to athletes in more traditional sports. The psychological constructs conducive to performance in rodeo have been varied and limited, with most research efforts focused on personality characteristics, sensation seeking and competitive anxiety. Nevertheless, when evaluated relative to higher levels of traditional sport performance, rodeo participants closely resemble their mainstream counterparts. Although efforts to quantify this non-traditional sport are still in the initial stages, information concerning what the optimal fitness level of rodeo athletes should be for maximal performance levels, in a basically anaerobic sport, remains to be determined and is an area for future study. Rodeo performance, as with all sports, is based on a multifactorial array of variables and, therefore, interdisciplinary efforts encompassing expertise across medicine, science and coaching are encouraged. Taking a comprehensive approach in the assessment of athletes, as well as the development and quantification of event-specific training protocols, may ultimately enhance athletic potential, minimize opportunity for injury and possibly provide information to coaches and allied health professionals for the appropriate development and optimal medical care of these athletes.

Technological and social change in a Madurese fishing village (1978-2004)

This article is about recent changes in Pasean, a fishing village on the north coast of the island of Madura, Indonesia (see maps). The village has been described in detail in several publications based on research carried out in the area during 1977-1979, and a short visit in 1982. In May-August 2004, we did fieldwork for a restudy. In this article we report our findings on the changes in Pasean during the past 26 years. The article starts with a description of general changes. The second part deals more specifically with changes in Pasean’s fishing economy. Attention is paid to technological innovations, fishing methods, and trading patterns both within and outside fishery. A number of socio-economic changes, such as those in the division of labour and catches, are demonstrably related to the introduction of new technologies in fishery, but other social changes are less clearly technology-driven. An example of the latter is the klotok, a new type of perahu, the introduction of which was facilitated by the altered social circumstances and individualistic life-style of Pasean fishermen.

Downshifting Consumer = Upshifting Citizen? An Examination of a Local Freecycle Community

Critics suggest that contemporary consumer culture creates overworked and overshopped consumers who no longer engage in civic life. The authors challenge this conventional criticism against consumption within an individualistic lifestyle and argue instead that consumers who are “downshifting” do engage in civic life. In particular, this research examines downshifting attitudes among members of freecycle.org, a grassroots “gift economy” community. Results of an online survey show that downshifting consumers are indeed less materialistic and brand-conscious. They also tend to practice political consumption (e.g., boycotts, buycotts). Most important, they tend to engage in a digital form, but not a traditional form, of civic and political participation. The authors contend that alternative forms of consumption might be a new form of civic engagement.

Implications of an individualistic lifestyle for species conservation: lessons from jealous beasts

Polecat populations show a very low genetic diversity and a high inbreeding coefficient. Furthermore, the estimate of effective population size is alarmingly low. Polecats Mustela putorius populations are structured into scattered breeding sub-units usually made up of one male and two females, according to a polygynous mating system. Because a strict spatio-temporal segregation was observed between males and females, we propose to call individualistic such species. We suggest that the solitary habits of individualistic species may result in or worsen a high inbreeding and exacerbate their conservation issue, a crucial perspective for critically endangered species such as the European mink. To cite this article: T. Lodé et al., C. R. Biologies 326 (2003).