Measures Of Psychological Well-being Research Articles

Implementation of a Mobile Technology-Supported Diaphragmatic Breathing Intervention in Military mTBI With PTSD.

Diaphragmatic breathing is an evidence-based intervention for managing stress and anxiety; however, some military veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report challenges to learning and practicing the technique. BreatheWell Wear assists performance of breathing exercises through reminders, biofeedback, and visual, tactile, and auditory guidance. To evaluate feasibility of implementing BreatheWell Wear, a mobile smartwatch application with companion smartphone app, as an intervention for stress management in military veterans with mTBI and PTSD. Thirty veterans with chronic symptoms of mTBI and PTSD recruited from an interdisciplinary, intensive outpatient program participated in this pilot pragmatic clinical trial. Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental (BreatheWell Wear and conventional care) and control (conventional care) groups for 4 weeks. Conventional care included instruction on relaxation breathing and participation in behavioral health therapy. Effects on goal attainment, treatment adherence, diaphragmatic breathing technique knowledge, and stress were measured through surveys and diaries. Changes in symptoms, mood, and well-being were measured pre/postintervention via the Posttraumatic Checklist for DSM-5, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Flourishing Scale. Person-centered goal attainment (t = 4.009, P < .001), treatment adherence (t = 2.742, P = .001), diaphragmatic breathing technique knowledge (t = 1.637, P < .001), and reported ease of remembering to practice (t = -3.075, P = .005) were significantly greater in the experimental group. As expected, measures of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and psychological well-being showed clinically meaningful change in both groups, and both groups demonstrated reduced stress following diaphragmatic breathing. These preliminary findings indicate that BreatheWell Wear may be a clinically feasible tool for supporting diaphragmatic breathing as an intervention in veterans with mTBI and PTSD, and a future effectiveness trial is warranted.

Psychological bliss in a Physical Education Lesson for High School Students in the Department of Education in Ba'shiqa

The research aims at identifying the degree of psychological bliss among high school students within the section of the Department of Education in Ba'shiqa, which is affiliated to the Nineveh Education Directorate. To achieve this, the researcher designed a measure of psychological bliss in the lesson of physical education. The descriptive analytical approach is used by the researcher, and the data include (200) secondary school students and they are distributed among (8) schools. The data were statistically processed by the mean, standard deviation, percentage, test (T) for two independent samples, the simple correlation coefficient of Pearson. The researcher reached to build a measure of psychological well-being in the physical education lesson for high school students in the department of education in Ba'shiqa. The researcher also recommended that the physical education course and recreational activities should be increased in secondary schools to improve the psychological state of students.

The uptake and outcomes of an online self-help mindfulness programme during COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative mental health impacts. Online psychological interventions can facilitate rapid access to mental health resources. This study examined the outcomes of a 4-lesson, self-help online mindfulness course during the early months of the pandemic in Australia. Methods 5058 adults commenced the Introduction to Mindfulness course and completed measures of psychological distress (Kessler-10) and wellbeing (Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale). 3696 individuals commenced their course between 2016 and 2019 (“pre-COVID” group), while 1362 started their course between 12 March 2020 and 31 July 2020 (“during-COVID” group). Results Participants in the during-COVID-pandemic group reported slightly lower levels of psychological distress and higher levels of wellbeing compared to the pre-COVID group. In both groups, the mindfulness course was associated with medium effect size reductions in psychological distress (g = .49-.55) and small effect size improvements in wellbeing (g = .27-.41). Conclusions The mindfulness course was associated with reduced psychological distress before and during the pandemic. Results underscore the generalisability of online mindfulness interventions to pandemic situations. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: The mental health impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have been substantial. Mental health service provision has adapted to meet community health needs in the wake of the pandemic. It is unclear if the effectiveness of online mental health interventions will generalise topandemic conditions. What this paper adds: The outcomes of an online mindfulness course were explored. The course was associated with improved psychological distress and wellbeing both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Results highlight the utility of digital mental health services during COVID-19.

Optimizing Outcomes of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in Older Adults (OPTIMUM): Measures of Psychological Well-Being

<h3>Introduction</h3> The "Optimizing Antidepressants for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Older Adults" (OPTIMUM) study, funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, is a 5-center collaboration that randomized 621 depressed individuals aged 60+ with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the largest pharmacotherapy trial of TRD in late life. A key goal of this pragmatic trial was to measure outcomes of interest to patients, which in this trial included psychological wellbeing. This construct is closely tied to psychological and physical functioning and can be measured by self-report. <h3>Methods</h3> Participants were recruited and randomized if they were 60 years and older, met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, and had a score of 10 or higher on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), despite having been treated with at least two antidepressants with an adequate dosage and for at least four weeks (with previous psychotropic medications being different from the medications being testing in OPTIMUM). Upon study entry, participants were randomized to one of three strategies: augmentation with aripiprazole, augmentation with bupropion, or switch to bupropion. Treatment effectiveness was assessed using the Montgomery Asberg Rating Scale (MADRS) after ten weeks of treatment. Participants were also tested at the beginning and end of this 10-week step with the NIH Toolbox Psychological Well-being battery. Two wellbeing scales were used: positive affect (34 items) and general life satisfaction (16 items). Positive affect is characterized as happiness, contentment, and interest in pleasurable or achievement–relevant activities. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale ranging from "not at all" to "very much". General life satisfaction is the cognitive evaluation of life experiences; items assessing this concept are usually phrased in a general or global way rather than having a momentary or recent recall period. These items administered are scored on either a 5-point or 7-point scale ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree." <h3>Results</h3> Of the 621 study participants, 212 were randomized to augmentation with aripiprazole, 206 to augmentation with bupropion, and 203 to a switch to bupropion. Participants randomized to augmentation with either aripiprazole or bupropion showed a statistically significant improvement in their general life satisfaction subscale score (aripipirazole: 2.99, p< 0.0001; bupropion: 2.61, p=0.0001), while those switched to bupropion did not. Participants in either of the two augmentation arms also showed a statistically significant improvement in positive affect (aripiprazole: 5.35, p< 0.0001; bupropion: 5.02, p< 0.0001) while those switching to bupropion did not. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Among older adults with TRD, augmentation with aripiprazole or bupropion was associated with a statistically significant improvement in psychological well-being and positive affect, while a switch to bupropion monotherapy did not. Further research is needed to replicate findings. <h3>This research was funded by</h3> Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Psychological well-being, education, and mortality.

Research on older adults often focuses on mitigating health risks, and less is known about protective factors that contribute to longer, healthier lives. We examine longitudinal associations between psychological well-being and mortality among a national sample of older adults and test competing hypotheses about whether the education/mortality association depends on the level of psychological well-being. We use six waves (2006-2016) of the Health and Retirement Study, a national sample of adults over age 50 (n = 21,172), with 14 years of mortality follow-up. Psychological well-being is measured up to three times and includes positive affect, life satisfaction, purpose in life, social support, and optimism. Discrete-time survival models examine (a) the association between time-varying psychological well-being and mortality, and (b) interactions between psychological well-being and education on mortality. Higher purpose in life, positive affect, optimism, social support, and life satisfaction predicted lower mortality. A 1 SD increase in most measures of psychological well-being was associated with a 2-4 year increase in life expectancy at age 50. Positive affect and purpose in life moderated the education/mortality association-the inverse association between education and mortality was stronger for those with high psychological well-being. We find strong evidence that psychological well-being predicts lower mortality risk and modifies the association between education and mortality. The inverse association between education and mortality becomes stronger at higher levels of purpose in life and positive affect. Therefore, efforts to promote life satisfaction, social support, and optimism may support longer lives without widening education disparities. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Nurturing compassion in schools: A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of a Compassionate Mind Training program for teachers.

ObjectivesSchools are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis, with teachers reporting high levels of stress and burnout, which has adverse consequences to their mental and physical health. Addressing mental and physical health problems and promoting wellbeing in educational settings is thus a global priority. This study investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week Compassionate Mind Training program for Teachers (CMT-T) on indicators of psychological and physiological wellbeing.MethodsA pragmatic randomized controlled study with a stepped-wedge design was conducted in a sample of 155 public school teachers, who were randomized to CMT-T (n = 80) or a waitlist control group (WLC; n = 75). Participants completed self-report measures of psychological distress, burnout, overall and professional wellbeing, compassion and self-criticism at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-months follow-up. In a sub-sample (CMT-T, n = 51; WLC n = 36) resting heart-rate variability (HRV) was measured at baseline and post-intervention.ResultsCMT-T was feasible and effective. Compared to the WLC, the CMT-T group showed improvements in self-compassion, compassion to others, positive affect, and HRV as well as reductions in fears of compassion, anxiety and depression. WLC participants who received CMT-T revealed additional improvements in compassion for others and from others, and satisfaction with professional life, along with decreases in burnout and stress. Teachers scoring higher in self-criticism at baseline revealed greater improvements post CMT-T. At 3-month follow-up improvements were retained.ConclusionsCMT-T shows promise as a compassion-focused intervention for enhancing compassion, wellbeing and reducing psychophysiological distress in teachers, contributing to nurturing compassionate, prosocial and resilient educational environments. Given its favourable and sustainable effects on wellbeing and psychophysiological distress, and low cost to deliver, broader implementation and dissemination of CMT-T is encouraged.

Students’ Experience of Online University Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Relationships to Psychological Health

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete closure of many university campuses and a rapid shift to complete online delivery of university teaching. Understanding the student experience of online learning under these conditions is important to inform improvements and adaptations to continued online delivery of university services. The aim of this study was to examine students’ experience of online learning, studying, and assessment during the pandemic and investigate the association between these perceptions and measures of psychological health. A cohort of 391 undergraduate students completed measures of stress, anxiety and psychological wellbeing at the beginning and end of a semester during which a shift to complete remote delivery of university teaching occurred due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students also rated how stressful or difficult they found five aspects of online learning, study and assessment which was used to calculate a composite score. T-tests were used to compare stress, anxiety and psychological wellbeing scores from the beginning and end of the semester. Regression models were used to examine the relationship between online learning composite score and psychological health measures. Unexpectedly, stress and psychological wellbeing improved over the semester during which the university campus closed, and all teaching and assessments were online. Students with higher stress scores and lower psychological wellbeing scores at the beginning of the semester were more likely to experience difficulty and stress with online teaching.

Psychometric description of the Life Orientation Test-Revised in a South African sample: A pilot study

The relevance of dispositional optimism – as measured by the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) – in health psychology has been convincingly demonstrated in numerous cross-national studies; however, empirical evidence of its psychometric quality and normative parameters in the South African context are lacking. Firstly, this pilot study aimed to replicate previous international psychometric and normative data analyses, and secondly, to extend the investigation into associations with clinical measures of mental health and associated measures of general psychological well-being and resilience in a South African sample. A sample of 755 adults from South African workplaces (42% women, aged 19–62 years) completed the LOT-R and a selection of self-rated measures of clinical mental health and general psychological well-being and resilience. Life Orientation Test-Revised total mean scores were comparable with international samples, with normative reference data supplied to interpret individual scores. Confirmatory factor analysis suggested a bi-dimensional model as best fit, and two independent factors were identified, namely, optimism and pessimism. Significant correlations with measures of psychological health and well-being were observed. Mental health constructs were better characterised by the presence of pessimism than the absence of optimism. No significant age or gender effects were observed but the role of language requires further clarification. This study provided a psychometric description of the LOT-R in a South African sample, including support for both the bi-dimensionality of the LOT-R in this context and its construct validity. The study further provided preliminary normative data for a local sample against which individual scores can be interpreted.

Health disclosure mediates stigma-psychological well-being link among Vesico-Vaginal fistula patients

ABSTRACT There is strong link between health stigma and poor psychological wellbeing among Vesico-Vaginal fistula (V.V.F.) patients, yet no study to date has investigated the variables mediating this link. This study investigated the mediating role of health disclosure on the relationship between health stigma and psychological wellbeing among V.V.F. patients in Nigeria. Participants were 183 women (aged 14–70 years; mean age 22.88 years, SD = 5.64) conveniently drawn from a National Obstetric Fistula Hospital facility in south-east Nigeria. Participants completed measures of health stigma, health disclosure and psychological wellbeing. Results showed that health disclosure mediated the association between health stigma and psychological wellbeing. The results indicated that increased health stigma would lead to decreased health disclosure which in turn, would lead to poor psychological wellbeing. Our findings highlighted the relevance of health disclosure in the management of stigma impacts on health and wellbeing of V.V.F. patients.

European university students' mental health during Covid-19: Exploring attitudes towards Covid-19 and governmental response.

The effects of Covid-19 have been felt worldwide and one population that are of increasing concern are university students. University students have endured unique and drastic changes to their everyday and academic lives. It is important to understand how university students in different parts of the world have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has affected their mental health? A cross-sectional study was conducted during the first wave of Covid-19, in May 2020 with 2,006 university students from the UK, Italy, Germany and Spain. Participants were recruited online and were asked to complete a series of standardised measures of psychological distress, anxiety, flourishing and wellbeing. Attitudes towards Covid-19 were measured using a new scale. The factor structure and reliability of this new scale was confirmed using this European sample. Results indicated that all university students were suffering from poor mental health, considerably below pre-pandemic norms. There were many geographical differences in the way that university students perceived the Covid19 pandemic, in terms of their fears, anxieties, loneliness and positivity. There were also significant mental health comparisons between students from the UK, Italy, Germany and Spain. Student beliefs that their government had provided effective leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic were strongly related to numerous mental health outcomes. A picture of university students’ mental health is provided and discussed. Geographical comparisons are discussed, as are the implications for practice and future directions.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-022-02854-0.

Unattended Mental Health Needs: Adult Students in the Philippines during the Early Weeks of the COVID-19 Pandemic

A survey of 3,032 university students in the Philippines during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in the country (March to April 2020) revealed that 44.66% met the cutoff score for generalized anxiety symptoms (GAD-2) and 62.40% reported having very bad to bad sleep quality; these symptoms are also negatively correlated with measures of psychological well-being. We also found that, among those screened by the GAD-2, 40% (n = 542) and 51.55% (n = 698) met the cutoff score for moderate and severe anxiety on the GAD-7, respectively. The sector of the Philippine population lost their usual access to mental health services in their school campuses, and the paper describes how their mental health needs during the pandemic remain unattended, as university campuses remain closed even eighteen months after.

The mind-in-mind study: A pilot randomised controlled trial that compared modified mentalisation based treatment with supportive clinical management for patients with eating disorders without borderline personality disorder.

Mentalisation-based treatment (MBT) aims to improve reflective functioning. There is a growing evidence base outlining positive clinical outcomes for the use of MBT in eating disorder patients with co-morbid borderline personality disorder (BPD). The use of MBT has not been studied for eating disorder patients without BPD. This pilot study is an exploratory randomised controlled trial in which outcomes from MBT are compared with standard clinical management in a cohort of patients diagnosed with an eating disorder but not BPD. The main objectives were two-fold-to explore the use of MBT as a therapeutic modality and to test the acceptability and feasibility of the protocol design. Thirty-two participants were randomised to receive either MBT or standard treatment during an inpatient eating disorders program. All patients enrolled in the study were diagnosed with an eating disorder but did not meet DSM-5 criteria for BPD. On admission patients were categorised as very underweight (BMI 15.0-16.4kg/m2 ), underweight (BMI 16.5-18.4kg/m2 ) or healthy weight range (BMI ≥ 18.5-24.9kg/m2 ). Upon discharge participants were further categorised as weight restored (BMI ≥ 18.5kg/m2 ) or non-weight restored (BMI < 18.5kg/m2 ). The primary outcome was the subscale score on the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (RFQ-8). Secondary outcomes were subscale scores on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS)-21. Participants were assessed at baseline and on discharge. Statistical significance was determined using repeated measurements analysis of variance (ANOVA). Both groups experienced improvements in eating disorder symptoms and measures of psychological well-being. Participants within the MBT group exhibited greater improvements in reflective capacity as defined by the RFQ-8 however these benefits appeared to be limited to patients who achieved weight restoration at discharge. The eligibility criteria-which excluded comorbid BPD-led to challenges in recruitment which limited the power of the study analysis. As participants with a range of different eating disorder diagnoses were included this led to complexities in estimating the treatment effect within a defined cohort. Although the small sample size must be noted as a limitation-the finding that weight restoration appears to be associated with improvements in reflective capacity in MBT would be worth exploring in a subsequent larger study. Modification of eligibility criteria and recruitment from a defined cohort may increase the efficiency of a future study.

An investigation into the relationship between social support, stress, and psychological well-being in farmers.

This study investigated the stress‐buffering effect of social support on psychological well‐being and impact of demographic factors on stress in a sample of farmers. One‐hundred and ninety‐six farmers completed an online questionnaire including measures of social support, stress, psychological well‐being, and demographics. Overall, after controlling for stress, increased social support was associated with higher psychological well‐being. Family support had a significant relationship with financial and farm‐related factors of stress but not with psychological well‐being, while friend and significant other support had a much greater impact on psychological well‐being than family support. Membership of a farming organisation was found to be protective against social stress while working on one type of farm only (e.g., dairy) was protective against financial stress. The findings highlight the potential utility of the stress‐buffering model in understanding stress among farmers. Future interventions which facilitate social support, reduce stress, and boost psychological well‐being among farmers are needed.

Validation of the French Version of the Positivity Scale (P Scale).

BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to assess the psychometric properties of the French version of the Positivity scale (P scale), a self-report measure of positivity, which is the tendency to view and address life and experience with a positive outlook. Positivity is seen as a latent factor underlying multiple cognitive concepts such as self-esteem, life satisfaction, and optimism.MethodsWe recruited 666 volunteers (540 women and 126 men). They completed the P scale online, as well as self-report measures of psychological well-being, self-esteem, satisfaction with life, general health, and personality dimensions. The study sample was randomly split into two sub-groups, one used for exploratory factor analysis and the other for confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsWe found conflictual results related to the uni-dimensionality of the French version of the P scale. We found good internal consistency and high concurrent validity.ConclusionThe French version of the P scale demonstrated good psychometric qualities and is a reliable tool that can now be used by French researchers and clinicians to assess positivity.

Psychological Predictors of Self-reported COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study.

BackgroundPrevious research has shown that psychological factors, such as stress and social support, are associated with greater susceptibility to viral respiratory illnesses and more severe symptoms. During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a well-documented deterioration in psychological well-being and increased social isolation. This raises questions as to whether those experiencing psychological adversity during the pandemic are more at risk of contracting and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.PurposeTo examine the relationship between psychological factors and the risk of COVID-19 self-reported infection and the symptomatic experience of SARS-CoV-2 (indicated by the number and severity of symptoms).MethodsAs part of a longitudinal prospective observational cohort study, 1,087 adults completed validated measures of psychological well-being during April 2020 and self-reported incidence of COVID-19 infection and symptom experience across the pandemic through to December 2020. Regression models were used to explore these relationships controlling for demographic and occupational factors.ResultsGreater psychological distress during the early phase of the pandemic was significantly associated with subsequent self-reported SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as the experience of a greater number and more severe symptoms.ConclusionsCOVID-19 infection and symptoms may be more common among those experiencing elevated psychological distress. Further research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these associations is needed.

Psychological empowerment and professional well-being of Chinese kindergarten teachers: The mediating effect of professional pressure

We examined the relationship between teachers’ psychological empowerment and professional well-being, and the mediating effect of professional pressure thereon. The participants were female Chinese kindergarten teachers (n = 225; mean age = 26.79 years; SD = 5.78 years). The minority (19.6%) worked in formal settings. The teachers completed self-report measures of psychological empowerment, professional well-being, and professional pressure. The path analysis results indicated that psychological empowerment predicted greater professional well-being. Teachers’ sense of professional pressure mediated the relationship between psychological empowerment and professional well-being. Kindergarten teachers with a higher level of psychological empowerment had lower professional pressure, and a higher sense of professional well-being experiences. These findings suggest a need to reduce professional pressure on kindergarten teachers for their professional empowerment and work well-being.

Improving Psychological Well-Being of Young Adults by Conducting Family History Research at a Religious University

Prior research suggests that knowledge of one’s family is correlated with, but does not produce, psychological well-being. We test this conjecture, by examining whether participating in family history research (i.e., genealogical research) is associated with psychological well-being above and beyond the effects of knowledge of one’s family, documented in prior research. To test this, we examine whether students enrolled in a university level family history course, improve in family identification, selfesteem, anxiety, resilience, and locus of control more than a control sample. For students enrolled in the family history course, we find an increase in family identification, which in turn leads to improvements in each of these areas of psychological wellbeing. Direct effects of being in the family history course show improvements in selfesteem of 8% and reductions in anxiety of 20%. In follow-up tests we examine which aspects of genealogical research are associated with measures of psychological wellbeing and find that researching genealogical records (e.g., examining census records) is associated with greater self-esteem and reduced anxiety but that posting memories about families and expanding one’s family tree do not have the same relation with measures of psychological well-being.

ДИНАМИКА КАЧЕСТВА ЖИЗНИ ПАЦИЕНТОВ, ПЕРЕНЕСШИХ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИЕ ОПЕРАЦИИ НА ОРГАНАХ БРЮШНОЙ ПОЛОСТИ

The quality of life of patients undergoing surgery is a subjective measure of psychological and physical well-being. In order to assess the quality of life indicators, the results of a survey conducted using the Russified questionnaires SF-36 v.2 and AQLi were analyzed. The aim of the study was to determine the dynamics of the quality of life of patients before and after undergoing surgery. The application of the new AQLi scale will make it possible to objectify the indications for surgical intervention, namely, when the Summ value is less than 65 and the SBP is reliably confirmed by instrumental research methods, the performance of planned adhesiolysis is shown. The main indicators in the group of patients with acute adhesive intestinal obstruction, operated on by the laparoscopic approach, had higher values and came to normal earlier than those in the group with the laparotomic access, which indicates a better tolerance of laparoscopic surgical interventions in this pathology.

Well-being in Relation to Identity Consistency in a Collectivistic Culture

Empirical findings on the influence of identity consistency on psychological health and functioning in the Eastern and Western cultural settings tend to be dissimilar, understandably so, given the cultural differences especially in collectivism and individualism. The present study examined the importance of identity consistency in the context of group situations for emotional, social, and psychological well-being among young adults (20 to 40 years) of a strongly collectivistic society of Mizoram, India. Participants included 206 members of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Mizoram who were selected randomly in equal proportion of gender (103 males and 103 females). Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (Keyes, 2002), Identity Consistency Scale (Suh, 2002), and Levels of Group Participation Scale (Rasmussen, 2003) were used for measurement of the constructs. Results revealed that both Mizo young male and female adults were considerably consistent in their identity presentations across social situations; they were moderately involved in social activities and scored relatively high on measures of emotional, social, psychological and overall wellbeing. Moderation analyses showed that for young Mizo women who were inconsistent in situational self-presentation, higher social participation significantly increased their emotional well-being. For young adult males, no significant moderation effect of identity consistency between group participation and well-being was found. Discussions gleaned upon identity management in multiple social situations, cultural specific factors, concepts of self-continuity and social roles in the context of the Mizo society and well-being in collectivistic cultures.

Mekanisme Kawalan Kesejahteraan Psikologi Berasaskan Metode al-Tafakkur Dalam Al-Quran

The issue of the psychological well-being of society is a discourse that is increasingly given universal attention in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic. In the fourth quarter of 2020, a study by the Malaysian Public Service Department reported that the interpretation of the Malaysian psychological well-being index was at a moderate level with an overall score of 7.2. Among the key elements that are a measure of psychological well-being are emotional quality, self-actualization, life satisfaction, psychological functionality and the ability to interact with the environment. In this regard, initiatives to control the sustainability of psychological well-being are being actively pursued by various parties. Thus, the purpose of this study is to present a proposal for the control of psychological well-being control based on the method of al-tafakkur in the Quran. The study in the form of theory application is worked on the basis of qualitative methods through content analysis approach. The results of the study found that the discourse of the method of al-tafakkur in the Qur'an is holistic. The combination of the understanding is able to control and stabilize the mind or emotions. In conclusion, the Quran-based method of al-tafakkur should be dignified as part of the complementary mechanism of psychological well-being control.