Involvement In Social Activities Research Articles

The Association between Social Engagement, Social Network, Social Embeddedness and Quality of Life among University Students

Quality of life (QoL) among university students is a critical concern that impacts not only their academic success but also their overall well-being and prospects. Social relationships are critical for university students' quality of life. Positive social interactions and a supportive network can enhance students' sense of belonging and emotional well-being. However, many students struggle with loneliness and social isolation on campus. This study aims to investigate the association between civic engagement (social engagement, social network, and social embeddedness) and the QoL among university students. We conducted this cross-sectional study among 179 university students on the UiTM Puncak Alam campus via an online survey. We adapted the questionnaire from previous studies and used SPSS version 29 to analyze the data. The Pearson correlation test revealed a link between all the independent variables and the dependent variable, demonstrating both convergent and concurrent validity. The regression analysis showed that social embeddedness was the best predictor of QoL, followed by attitude and behavior. A secure social environment can help one adapt more effectively and provide emotional support, which lowers the risk of depressive symptoms and improves the QoL. In addition, active involvement in social activities helps to increase the sense of belonging to the university community. Identifying oneself as a member of a group of peers, faculty, and staff contributes to the student’s self-concept and higher self-esteem, which is vital in terms of psychological health and QoL.

Development of dental clinic cooperativity predictor instrument for children with autism spectrum disorder

Background: A survey to identify factors affecting the cooperation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Indonesia is crucial for enhancing this group’s dental care, oral health, and overall quality of life. However, limited culturally relevant instruments hinder such research. Purpose: This study aims to determine the essential domain needed to design a questionnaire instrument that can predict the cooperativity of children with ASD during dental procedures. Methods: Based on the literature and existing questionnaires, the newly developed questionnaire underwent forward–back translation, before being thoroughly reviewed by an expert committee. The response format, content, and question clarity were evaluated. A cross-sectional study with 30 parents of children with ASD was randomly conducted to test the questionnaire. The validity of each question was measured by the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, while its reliability was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Each question within the domain showed varying degrees of validity: reading ability (r = 0.658), daily communication (r = 0.541), involvement in social activity (r = 0.360), daily self-care ability (r = 0.506), emotional status (r = 0.426), sensory responsiveness (r = 0.615), language comprehension (r = 0.362), and permission to be touched on the head at a barbershop (r = 0.458). The questions were found to be reliable (Cronbach’s alpha, r = 0.645 > 0.306). Conclusion: As prediction tools for assessing the cooperativity of children with ASD during dental procedures, the questionnaire should include the following items: communication and reading abilities, daily self-care, social activity, emotional status, sensory responsiveness and permission to be touched on the head at a barbershop.

Characteristics and health problems of cancer patients admitted to palliative care service at the Oncology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: a cross-sectional study

Vietnam has very few study on health problems of cancer patients receiving palliative care. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of characteristics and health problems of cancer patients who admitted to the palliative care department of the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Oncology. A cross-sectional study was conducted in cancer patients newly admitted to the palliative care department. Descriptive statistics and multivariable linear regression models were performed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with patient’s health problems. The main outcome is the severity of health problems, as measured with the African Palliative Care Outcomes Scale (APCA African POS). This validated questionnaire measures health outcomes of people severely affected by diseases such as cancer. A total of 134 patients enrolled in the study showed a mean total APCA African POS score of 32.2±10.8 of 67. The most common symptoms of severe intensity were pain (57.5%), mobility difficulties (45.5%) and weakness (42%). The study determined that inpatient status, the patient’s health condition, and the extent of caregivers’ involvement in social activities were significantly associated with increased APCA African POS score. Pain, weakness, mobility issues, reduced peace of mind, a sense of life’s value, lack of information, and financial constraints are prominent problems in cancer patients receiving palliative care in Vietnam. The initial assessment of the patient’s symptoms and problems prior to palliative care is essential to inform treatment discussions regarding medical prognosis in order to improve the patient’s quality of life and treatment outcomes.

The adaptive potential of migrant youth in the megapolis: resource availability and the development opportunities (using the example of Dagestanis living in St. Petersburg)

In the article, within the framework of the resource approach, based on the results of a questionnaire survey, the assessment by the Dagestan youth living in St. Petersburg of their adaptive potential, expressed in the presence of both material and non-material resources, is revealed. The relevance of this study is due to the fact that the success of social adaptation of internal migrants in a new environment largely depends on the available adaptive potential and its constituent resources, as well as the possibilities of its mobilization and building up. Accordingly, it is possible to correct the process of social adaptation by managing the development of certain resources, transferring them into capital. The author provides a distinction between the concepts of “potential”, “capital”, “resource”. The author’s operationalization of the concept of adaptation potential of migrant youth, developed on the basis of the classification of adaptation resources proposed by Yu. M. Pasovets, is presented. The novelty of this study lies in the first attempt to identify the adaptive potential of the Dagestan youth living in St. Petersburg, and its constituent resources. It was revealed that the success of the adaptation process is most influenced by personal-cultural and social (individual) resources. It is concluded that involvement in social activities can be an additional mechanism for successful adaptation, but this potential is practically unrealized due to the low involvement of young people in this type of activity. Accordingly, the results obtained can be used primarily by leaders and activists of public organizations representing the Republic of Dagestan in St. Petersburg to involve youth in public activities, and the data obtained can also be used to correct the process of social adaptation of Dagestan youth at the municipal level and the level of the subject of the federation.

Pemuda Buddhayana: Membangun Karakter dan Kepemimpinan Buddha Melalui Aksi Sosial

This research analyzes the impact of Buddhayana youth involvement in social activities on character and leadership development. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study in East Lampung Regency. The research results show that youth involvement in social activities contributes positively to character development such as empathy, responsibility, and caring, as well as leadership through effective communication, decision making, and time management. Social involvement also expands networks and builds positive relationships with the community. The implication is to support youth involvement in social activities for character development and responsible leadership. Future research could involve Buddhayana youth from other regions for a more comprehensive understanding

Study of Youth Participation in Development Based on Regional Spatial Profile: Case Study of Urban and Rural Villages in Temanggung, Indonesia

The participation of youth is difficult to perceive, considering the numerous influencing factors, diverse challenges, and environments they face. There are many factors that influence youth participation, one of which is where they live. Previous studies describe forms of youth participation in villages and cities as dynamic, with many differences but also many similarities. The purpose of this study was to examine youth participation in urban and rural villages in Temanggung Regency in regional development. This participation is seen from youth participation in social activities, community organizations, as well as providing opinions on development activities, and what factors influence them. This research uses a quantitative approach with scoring analysis through questionnaires distributed to 40 urban and rural villages or 15% of the total villages in Temanggung Regency, cluster analysis to describe regional groups based on youth participation, and spatial overlay analysis to describe regional spatial profiles based on youth participation . The results of this research are that there is no significant difference between youth participation in urban and rural villages, as indicated by the clusters formed. Youth involvement in social activities and community organizations is relatively high, however involvement in providing opinions for development activities is still a challenge, both in urban and rural villages. The homogeneity of the population in urban and rural villages in Temanggung Regency is one indication of the reason for the absence of significant differences between youth participation in villages and urban villages. With these results, the approach to enhancing youth participation in Temanggung Regency can be carried out in a general manner, through a culturally-based approach that has been proven to attract youth participation in Temanggung Regency.

Improving dairy farmers’ welfare in Indonesia: Does cooperative membership matter?

AbstractDairy farmers in developing countries face numerous challenges, including price instability, limited credit access, outdated technology adoption, market barriers, and poverty. Cooperatives offer promising solutions to farmers’ problems and help them enhance their agricultural sustainability. Although the impact of cooperative membership has been widely investigated, little evidence is found in dairy farming households. This study estimates the impact of cooperative membership on dairy farmers’ household incomes, net returns, and profits from dairy products (processed and fresh milk). The cross‐sectional data were collected from 300 dairy farmers in East Java, Indonesia. Inverse probability weighting with regression adjustment (IPWRA) and two‐stage predictor substitution (2SPS) were used in the analysis to address the selection bias in the estimation. The findings are corroborated by a robustness check using propensity score matching. The results show that dairy farmers’ decisions to join a cooperative are positively and significantly influenced by farming experience, transportation ownership, number of cattle owned, and involvement in social activities and are negatively influenced by age. Cooperative membership significantly improves farmers’ welfare by increasing their household incomes, net returns, and profits from fresh milk products. However, the membership reduces profits from processed milk products. These findings suggest that the government should encourage farmers to participate actively in cooperatives.

Risk of Stunting in Children: Links to Internal and Social Family Interactions in Central Buton District (a Case Study)

With a high prevalence of stunting in children in the Central Buton District. This study aims to explore the relationship between internal family dynamics and external social relationships affecting children's nutrition. The study was based on the hypothesis that more frequent and qualitative family interactions and involvement in social activities would correlate with a lower risk of stunting. This study used a cross-sectional study design. Analyzing secondary data from the 2021 Family Data Collection (PK21). The study included 6,586 target families as a sample, the analysis included family dynamics as an exposure variable and used the family happiness index formula to identify family interaction and social interaction. The study used logistic regression from Scikit-learn to evaluate the data in the final stage. Data analysis revealed that internal family interactions, although important, showed no statistically significant association with stunting risk (p=0.3699). However, social interaction had a highly significant association with reduced risk of stunting, with a regression coefficient of -1.9934 and Odds Ratio (AOR) of 0.1362 (95% CI: 0.0739 - 0.2510, p<0.0001) in logistic regression analysis. These findings confirm that strong social engagement and community support are key factors in reducing the prevalence of stunting among children in the Mawasangka sub-district. This study concludes that engagement in community social activities has a significant impact on reducing the risk of stunting in children. The findings suggest that interventions aimed at reducing stunting should go beyond intra-family interventions and include increased social interaction and community support to achieve optimal outcomes in stunting prevention.

THE INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

This research aims to give input to decision-makers so that stakeholders can create appropriate regulations to help evaluate the application of green entrepreneurship, in the sense of being able to improve community welfare and environmental sustainability by involving stakeholders and collaborating which is the result of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka learning scheme. The analysis uses a descriptive approach to analyze respondents' information regarding gender, domicile, business ownership, type of business start-up, involvement in social activities, and type of social activity as a reflection of the green behavior that has been carried out by the respondent. The analysis technique uses multiple structural regression with IBM SPSS-26 software. The results of the study show that the formation of a green economy which is monitored and evaluated by stakeholders is expected to support the growth of student interest in green entrepreneurship in the future

Preventive health behaviors among the middle-aged and elderly in China: Does social capital matter?

This study explores the status quo of preventive care use and social capital among middle-aged and elderly people (≥45 years old) in China, and employs a multi-level model to analyze whether social capital at different levels is associated with preventive care use. The data are derived from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which includes 11,503 respondents and 450 communities. Preventive care use covers the utilization of routine physical examination services. Individual social capital is measured by the level of social network and social activities participation. Social network includes contacting with children or other people, for example, by phone, text message. Social activities participation is measured by the involvement in social activities, for example, playing mahjong, going to community club. Community social capital is evaluated by the richness of community facilities. Results reveals that the utilization of preventive care is 48.94% among middle-aged and elderly in China. The most used preventive service is routine blood test. The intra-class correlation (ICC) coefficient indicates that preventive health behaviors of the respondents are clustered at communities where they live. Multi-level regression shows that influence of social network is not significant to preventive care use (p ＞ 0.05). Community facilities and individual social activities participation are significantly associated with preventive care use (p < 0.05). The association between social capital and preventive care use could be considered as an important factor when making policies to promote preventive care use.

Eksistensi Modal Sosial Atas Kewajiban Ppn Dalam Menjaga Kelangsungan Usaha

This research uses a phenomenological qualitative approach with interviews and direct observation methods conducted with taxable entrepreneurs in the province of East Nusa Tenggara which focuses on the utilization of social values in responding to changes in VAT regulations from the perspective of social capital. VAT is a burden that makes it possible for taxable entrepreneurs to avoid it, because it is considered that the 10% VAT is not in favor of PKP which has an impact on the selling price due to the additional VAT costs. The social capital of business actors is established through social relations between human beings in the business environment and leads to the norms and values of life with the surrounding community. Social capital is formed in the social environment where there is trust in one another. Social interaction, both economic and non-economic, is determined by the trust of business actors, consumers or the community around where the business operates. Actively contributing to various social activities is a way for businesses to mingle with society. Through social interaction with various actions and involvement in social activities for the surrounding environment to obtain and maintain legitimacy in the form of kinship, trust, values and norms for PKP businesses which have a positive impact on business continuity, despite the VAT rate which makes the selling price more expensive from non-PKP.

Do social networks improve the chance of obtaining challenging assignments? Evidence from Black accounting professionals

Racial disparities in career advancement continue to be a challenge for employers and minority workers in the accounting profession. We examine how social networks may influence the likelihood of Black professionals being placed on challenging assignments, which contributes to career advancement. Using a survey of 381 Black accounting professionals, we find that the key factors to obtaining challenging assignments include having access to social networks, the ability to establish social networks, and having a mentor who opens the door to challenging assignments. We also find that access to social networks improves when there is an accepting and welcoming work environment, when a mentor introduces the professional to the right social networks, and when the professional defines success to include involvement in social activities with business colleagues.

Pengaruh Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) Terhadap Kesehatan Masyarakat Dan Perilaku Sosial Di Kelurahan Siantar Simarimbun

Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) is a government program that aims to reduce poverty and improve people's welfare. This program provides direct financial assistance to poor families in an effort to meet their basic needs. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of BLT on public health and social behavior. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach using survey data from respondents who have received BLT. The data collected included information about the health conditions of the respondents before and after receiving BLT, as well as changes in their social behavior. Statistical analysis was used to identify the relationship between BLT and health and social behavior. The results of this study indicate that the provision of BLT has a significant positive effect on public health. Respondents who received BLT reported increased access to health services, including access to medicines, medical care, and immunization. In addition, there have been improvements in health behaviors, such as better diets, better personal hygiene, and higher levels of physical activity. Apart from health, BLT also had a positive impact on people's social behavior. Respondents reported increases in participation in community activities, awareness of social issues, and involvement in social activities. This shows that acceptance of BLT not only affects individual health conditions, but also strengthens social bonds and community participation.

The development of a music therapy pain assessment model

&#x0D; Pain is often defined by its symptomatology and etiology. Unrelieved pain can negatively impact every area of an individual’s life, including personal relationships, employment, and one’s involvement in social activities. Unrelieved pain may induce fear, anxiety, and depression. Disease management includes the evaluation of pain. Scoring levels of pain frequently is a required measurement listed prominently on the patient bedside flowchart. Evaluating pain is a required appraised and evaluated inquiry- the outcomes of which influences the most pertinent domains of health and healing. As recouperation and discharge planning are so often at the forefront of hospitalists’ thinking, at times the nuances of how pain is evaluated in the quest to find and extinguish associated influences may be lost in the shuffle of a desired immediacy for change. Subtleties that lead toward resulting exacerbations may result from clinician haste. This article presents an overview of the critical elements that are significant to address when considering music therapy applications for the treatment of pain in patients of all ages and diagnoses.

The Internet, the Problem of Socialising Young People, and the Role of Religious Education

Alongside the declining religiosity of young Slovenians, there is a growing loneliness among young people. When young people are not motivated or do not have the opportunity to engage in social activities in their free time, they look elsewhere for substitutes. In our study, we highlight the problems young people face with their loneliness, their excessive use of the internet, their low involvement in social activities, and their high tolerance for smartphone distraction. Religious education in Catholic grammar schools in Slovenia plays an important role not only in providing religious content, but also in empowering adolescents to take a critical view of the world, and to actively engage young people in society.

Association between specific social activities and depressive symptoms among older adults: A study of urban-rural differences in China.

Engaging in social activities can help older persons with their depressed symptoms. Few studies, however, have looked into the connection between social interactions and depressed symptoms in Chinese older persons. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in older Chinese individuals' social activity involvement and depressive symptoms across urban and rural settings. A cross-sectional investigation using information from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which was limited to older individuals aged 60 and over. Generalized linear models were constructed to assess the effects of participants' characteristics and specific social activities on CES-D scores. The association between specific social activities and depressed symptoms was investigated using multivariate logistic regression analysis. In this study, it was discovered that older individuals had a prevalence of depressed symptoms of 36.2%, with rural older adults having a greater prevalence of depressive symptoms (39.7%) than urban older adults (30.9%). Our results showed that for urban respondents, providing help to others (not regularly. OR = 0.753, 95% CI: 0.579-0.980, P = 0.035), going to a sport (not regularly. OR = 0.685, 95% CI: 0.508-0.924, P = 0.013), and using the Internet (not regular. OR = 0.613, 95% CI: 0.477-0.789, P < 0.001; almost weekly. OR = 0.196, 95% CI: 0.060-0.645, P = 0.007) were all significantly and negatively associated with depressive symptoms, while for rural respondents, interacting with friends (not regularly. OR = 1.205, 95% CI: 1.028-01.412, P = 0.021) and using the Internet (not regularly. OR = 0.441, 95% CI: 0.278-0.698, P < 0.001) were significantly and negatively associated with depressive symptoms. According to our research, there is a cross-sectional relationship between participating in a specific social activity and depressed symptoms in Chinese older adults, and this relationship varies across urban and rural older adults. This suggests that taking part in specific social activities may be crucial for reducing depression symptoms in older persons, developing more focused interventions that might support healthy aging, and offering a guide for policymakers and activists working to improve the mental health of seniors.

Corporate social responsibility: a cluster analysis of manufacturing firms in India

PurposeThis paper aims to identify the corporate social responsibility (CSR) patterns of Indian manufacturing firms using a CSR index based on ISO26000 and India’s National Voluntary CSR Guidelines.Design/methodology/approachA total of 121 manufacturing enterprises in the national capital region (NCR) were surveyed. The questions related to the involvement of CSR in business strategy, involvement in CSR planning, involvement in environmental activities, involvement in social activities, monitoring, evaluation and involvement in CSR, reporting and policy and deployment of CSR. A two-step cluster analysis using log-likelihood measures was used to identify groupings in the data set based on their performance across the seven issues.FindingsThe two distinctive segments identified adopted intermediate CSR activities, and one undertook advanced CSR activities.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has several limitations. First, the survey data were drawn exclusively from medium-sized enterprises in the NCR. Second, all the indicators in the CSR index were equally weighted.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by grouping manufacturers’ CSR activities based on seven dimensions suggested in ISO26000 and India’s National Voluntary Guidelines. The results of this study can help managers, boards and regulators better understand CSR and identify ways to improve it further.

How college experiences impact student learning outcomes: Insights from Chinese undergraduate students.

In recent years, student development and learning outcomes have become a central focus of quality higher education research. Identifying factors associated with student learning outcomes is the key to continuous quality improvement. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of college experiences on student learning outcomes. A sample of 17,609 undergraduates from 23 Chinese colleges/universities were selected for the study and asked to complete the Chinese version of the College Student Experiences Questionnaire. Structural equation modeling analyses suggested academic and social activity involvement was an important factor influencing student learning outcomes. Campus facilities and the college environment also predicted student learning outcomes. Family background, on the other hand, exerted minimal influence on student learning outcomes. Students' involvement in academic and social activities served as strong mediators between campus facilities/environment and student learning outcomes. The results highlighted the significance of providing high-quality college experiences. They also informed policymakers and practitioners of possible pathways to support student learning outcomes by enhancing students' involvement in social and academic activities.

Social capital and patients’ mobility in Italy

ABSTRACT Using a 10-year (2006–15) regional dataset on hospital discharges, we estimate the determinants of Italian regional outflow rates while also including three proxies for social capital: the quality of friendships, the involvement in social activities and the ratio of blood donors to the population. We find a significant push effect from the lack of social capital intended as generalized expectation of cooperative behaviour (proxied by blood donors); this does not hold true for the other two proxies of social capital. The lack of a cultural context where norms of reciprocity matter may reduce regions’ ability to retain their patients.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Effects in Patients with Insomnia: A Literature Review

Introduction: Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is often complained by adults. The impacts of insomnia have been widely reported to decrease productivity, less involvement in social activities, and decline in mental health status. Interventions to the main quality and quantity of sleep among adults emphasized the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Nevertheless, the implementations and effects of this particular therapy among adults seem inconsistent. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on insomniacs. Method: A literature review with article searches conducted on the PubMed, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases was applied, The keywords Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AND) Insomnia, in articles published in 2018-2021. After going through the selection process, the authors received 10 articles, 6 articles used the Randomized Control Trial method, 1 Case Series Study article, 2 pre-experimental articles, and 1 Single-Arm Pilot Trial article. Results: The following characteristics of cognitive behavioral therapy were reported to have positive impacts on adults with insomnia. The interventions significantly reduced the level of insomnia of adults aged 26- to 35 years old, the given intervention was delivered for a minimum of 45 minutes to a maximum of 60 minutes, and the length of the program delivered was one to three months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is significant for reducing insomnia. Conclusions: This review on people with insomnia treated by CBT underlined the impact of the intervention on the targeted outcomes. The findings may have led to greater benefits and that the targeted population had access to high-quality sleep care. Evidence from this review suggested comprehensive sleep management will likely lead to further improvements, as will continued support and implementation beyond the end of the program. A critical need to develop methodologically comprehensive trials with larger sample size and long follow-up periods which rigorously evaluate the efficacy of CBT interventions associated with sleep is required.