Psycho-emotional Well-being Research Articles

The development of physical qualities in girls of primary school age by aerobics

The essence and features of the physical development of girls of primary school age are considered in the article. The foundations of the development of physical qualities at the age of 6-10 years are analyzed. The concept of aerobics as an instrument of health improvement is given and its effect on body is indicated. The basic requirements for aerobics classes for girls of primary school age are determined and some of the most favorable exercises for achieving the desired goals are highlighted. The analysis of the research results indicates that the use of aerobic exercises not only contributes to the development of specific physical qualities - speed, strength endurance, agility (coordination), flexibility, but also it is able to develop musicality, memory and attentiveness, stabilize the nervous system, improve psycho-emotional state and general well-being. The pedagogical observation was conducted during the period from September, 14 to November 1, 2020. Its base is ‘Ruda Vorona’ in Irpin. The research involved (n = 20) girls aged 6-10 years. The main obstacles for using the aerobics exercises in the training process are a significant load on the girls' body and a high risk of injury, that increase the level of teacher responsibility and provide for the constant monitoring of the child's health and, if it is necessary, individual selection of exercises. That is why, it is important to use not only traditional general developmental exercises that are common in aerobics and are previously researched, but implement the modern methods, that are based on using innovative health technologies.

Psycho-emotional well-being and sexual function of patients with borderline ovarian tumors

Aim: to study the severity of surgical menopause (postovariectomy syndrome), anxiety, depression and sexual function in patients with borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) after radical treatment, depending on management in the rehabilitation period.Materials and Methods. There were examined 62 women of reproductive age (42.0 ± 4.1 years) after radical treatment of BOTs: Group I - 29 patients were observed during rehabilitation period according to the standards and the National Clinical Guidelines and underwent a 12-month Comprehensive Personalized Rehabilitation Program; Group II - 33 non-participating rehabilitation program patients. The Modified Menopausal Index (MMI) and all related constituent subscales, the level of anxiety and depression according to the HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), as well as sexual function according to the FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) scale were assessed prior to surgery as well as 1, 6, and 12 months afterwards.Results. All study participants noted significantly aggravated symptoms related to surgical menopause as early as 1 month after treatment: the total MMI increased from 10.9 ± 2.2 score (lacked manifestations of surgical menopause) up to 37.0 ± 6.3 score (moderate manifestations) in Group I and from 10.5 ± 2.0 score (lacked manifestations of surgical menopause) up to 35.8 ± 4.3 score (moderate manifestations) in Group II. By the 12 months, MMI decreased down to 22.2 ± 4.6 score (mild manifestations) in Group I and remained almost unchanged in Group II - 36.9 ± 8.0 (moderate manifestations). In 93.1 % and 81.8 % women from Group I and Group II, respectively, 1 month after antitumor therapy, disorders of the psycho-emotional sphere were observed. In Group I, after 12 months parameters returned to preoperative baseline magnitude, whereas in Group II 87.9 % of patients noted their significant altered values. A twofold decrease in anxiety values according to the HADS was observed in Group I after 12 months of rehabilitation therapy, whereas in Group II, it was also decreased, but to a lower degree. While assessing level of depression, it was found to gradually increase in Group II within the first year after the operation, whereas in Group I it was steadily decreased. Within 1 month after radical treatment of BOTs, a significant decrease in sexual function and the FSFI index was observed in all women of reproductive age (from 23.7 ± 5.5 to 4.0 ± 1.2 score in Group I and from 23.4 ± 5.3 up to 4.0 ± 1.3 score in Group II). After 12 months of comprehensive rehabilitation, sexual function was almost completely recovered in Group I (22.5 ± 5.4 score), whereas in Group II sexual dysfunction was markedly evident (14.9 ± 6.4 score).Conclusion. Comprehensive personalized rehabilitation can reduce the negative symptoms of surgical menopause, normalize the psycho-emotional state, increase sexual function, and hence, improve the quality of life of patients with BOTs of reproductive age after radical treatment.

Autoestima e bullying: uma revisão integrativa

School bullying is a form of aggression that has a negative impact on students' lives, both in the learning process and in the psycho-emotional aspects. These attitudes can damage the self-esteem of those involved with the aggressions and make it difficult to face them. However, positive self-worth has the potential to contribute to the individual's attitudes, beliefs and social skills, favoring to formulate strategies to combat this type of violence. For this reason, this article presents an integrative literature review in order to describe how research has studied the influence of self-esteem on the behaviors of authors and targets of bullying. The data survey was carried out in four bases: Lilacs, Scielo, PsycArticles and Scopus, using the descriptors bullying, school violence and self-esteem, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The results of the selection process elected 11 studies, which were categorized into three main themes: Gender perspective; School, family and community participation; and the student's mental health. It was noted that both the authors and the targets of bullying suffer from the consequences on mental health and their behaviors are related to the variables of loneliness, depressed mood, family conflicts, isolation and suicide. In the end, it is concluded that interventions with the and the family can raise the student's self-esteem and contribute to the psycho-emotional well-being of those involved in bullying episodes and a peaceful coexistence between peers.

Moral distress among midwives working in the labour ward of a hospital in Ghana.

INTRODUCTIONThe existing literature on moral distress is replete with studies conducted among nurses. That on midwives is however lacking. The aim of this study was to explore and understand moral distress from the perspective of and as experienced by midwives.METHODSThis study involved an exploratory and qualitative case study design and adopted the interpretative phenomenological approach to collect data from 8 Ghanaian female midwives working in the labour ward of a public Hospital in Sunyani, Ghana, using individual in-depth interviews. The data obtained through audio-taped recordings were transcribed verbatim and analysed, adopting Colaizzi’s qualitative analysis procedure.RESULTSThree major themes were generated: perceived knowledge about moral distress, perceived causes of moral distress, and perceived effects of moral distress. The midwives perceived moral distress as stress arising from situations where they knew the right thing to be done or how to save a life but due to reasons such as resource constraints and disrespect from their colleagues and superiors, they were unable to do so. Moral distress often impacted negatively on midwives work performance and psycho-emotional wellbeing. Effects that manifested in the form of problems such as stomach sickness, sleepless nights, frustration, and anger, were mentioned.CONCLUSIONSEfforts aimed at providing adequate logistics and resources, as well as improving communication, healthy interactions and interpersonal relationships among midwives and their colleagues should be intensified.

Desigualdades sociales en la realización de distintas modalidades de actividad física en Argentina

La realización de actividad física se promueve para prevenir enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y factores de riesgo, y por sus beneficios para el bienestar psico-emocional. Las ciencias sociales y la epidemiología social crítica ponen de relieve los determinantes sociales de distintos tipos de actividades físicas derivados de la clase social, el género y la edad. En este artículo analizamos las intensidades de realización de actividad física global en los distintos grupos sociales, así como las diferencias entre actividades vinculadas al trabajo (doméstico y extra doméstico) y los desplazamientos, y actividades deportivas y/o para mejorar la condición física. En referencia a estas últimas, también describimos el lugar donde se realizan. La fuente de datos utilizada es la Encuesta Nacional de Factores de Riesgo del año 2009, llevada a cabo por el INDEC y el Ministerio de Salud de la Nación con la población urbana de 18 años y más. Este relevamiento, a diferencia de los realizadas en los años 2005 y 2013, permite distinguir entre las actividades físicas vinculadas al trabajo y al desplazamiento de las asociadas a mejorar la condición física y/o hacer deporte. Destacamos la importancia de esta distinción para identificar patrones diferenciales de actividad física de distintos grupos sociales.

Creating an Internal Environment of Cognitive and Psycho-Emotional Well-Being through an External Movement-Based Environment: An Overview of Quadrato Motor Training.

In this overview, we discuss the internal and external environmental factors associated with cognitive and psycho-emotional well-being in the context of physical activity and Mindful Movement. Our key argument is that improved cognitive and emotional functions associated with mental well-being can be achieved by an external, Mindful Movement-based environment training called Quadrato Motor Training (QMT). QMT is a structured sensorimotor training program aimed at improving coordination, attention, and emotional well-being through behavioral, electrophysiological, neuroanatomical, and molecular changes. In accordance with this argument, we first describe the general neurobiological mechanisms underpinning emotional states and emotion regulation. Next, we review the relationships between QMT, positive emotional state, and increased emotion regulation, and discuss the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these relationships. We consider the relationships between motion, emotion, and cognition, and highlight the need for integrated training paradigms involving these three trajectories. Such training paradigms provide cognitively engaging exercises to improve emotion regulation, which in turn affects adaptive behaviors. Finally, we address the broader implications of improving cognitive and emotional functioning through Mindful Movement training for environmental research and public health.

A Case for Art Therapy as a Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Art therapy has the potential to address some of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by promoting sensory regulation, supporting psychomotor development, and facilitating communication. The multisensory nature of art materials and the relational aspect of art making lends itself to the treatment of the challenges inherent in ASD while enhancing psycho-emotional well-being. These areas offer promising pathways for research.

Strategic Project «Creative City – Territory of Development» as a Model of Interaction between Flagship University and Region

The article presents the experience of Murmansk Arctic State University in the implementation of a unique project for the region – «Creative city – territory of development», which reflects innovative social practices, technologies of project training and the strategy of the University to fulfill its potential in the creative industries. Creative industries are a growth point for the regional “smart specialization”, significantly affecting the quality of life of the local communities and fulfilling not only current, but also emerging human needs. Therefore it is important to involve the younger generation in creative activities in order to develop experience of participation in new socio-economic processes. The discussion about the productivity of classical and project solutions in professional training programs determined the advantage of creative projects of students to present their competencies not only to potential employers, but also to other stakeholders in the development of the region. Initiatives in the Northern Design Cluster and the Tourism and Recreation Cluster of the Murmansk Region have become a new type of university activities; their the projects allow to attract experts to discuss areas of work and clusters cooperation models. Creative industries meet the challenges of the era, when for success the territories must use the resources of cultural brands, shape the quality of life by developing social spaces, non-standard use of color and light in design for psycho-emotional well-being. The project “Creative City – Territory of Development” makes it possible to get feedback from the local communities. The university consistently implements a strategy of expanding areas of participation in the life of the region, conducts research on integrating the modern Arctic design, socio-cultural and economic practices of municipalities. Therefore, the article analyzes the growth factors and ways of influence of the university on the regional community in the field of creative industries; emphasizes the complexity of the tasks and the increase in the number of stakeholders in the creative industries, underlines the fact that university projects are both the creative products and creative technologies for the formation of professional competences in the welfare industry, tourism and design.

Роль психоэмоционального благополучия в восприятии жизненной ситуации безработными и работающими взрослыми

The study was aimed at revealing the role of psycho-emotional wellbeing in the perception of life situations. Psycho-emotional wellbeing is considered an integral characteristic of the inner world of a person, reflecting the interrelationships of eudemonic and hedonistic wellbeing and basic emotional characteristics. Hypoth¬esis: the evaluation of life situation is influenced by its objective factors (presence or absence of job) and psycho-emotional wellbeing. Sample: 104 adults (66 employed, 38 unemployed), aged 27—55. Methods: a set of methods to evaluate different com¬ponents of psycho-emotional wellbeing, and the Semantic Differential of Life Situ¬ation. Results: life situation is perceived most negatively by the unemployed with a low level of psycho-emotional wellbeing. With the growth of psycho-emotional wellbeing, the perception of situation by the unemployed becomes more positive: it seems to be safe, friendly, definite, and normative (p<0.01). On the contrary, for the emplyed with high psycho-emotional wellbeing, the perception of life situation is less positive. The role of psycho-emotional wellbeing as a mediator in the perception of life situation is revealed.

НАПРАВЛЕННОСТЬ НА САМОРАЗВИТИЕ КАК ПРЕДИКТОР ПСИХОЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧИЯ ПОДРОСТКОВ И ВЗРОСЛЫХ

The aim of the present study was to examine the role of the focus on self-development for the psycho-emotional wellbeing of older adolescents (N = 146) and adults (N = 160). Two integrative indicators of the harmonicity / inharmonicity of the focus on self-development are suggested: the ratio of the importance of personal growth to its achievement (realization) and the ratio of the importance (external motivation) of self-development in life spheres to interest (internal motivation) in it. The research revealed that the psycho-emotional wellbeing of adolescents is of hedonistic nature, whereas that of adults is of eudemonic one. With regard to the focus on self-development, the level of the importance of personal growth and the level of its realization in adolescents and adults do not significantly differ. In addition, in both groups the level of the importance is significantly higher than the level of achievement, which indicates an aspiration for further self-improvement. The level of the importance of self-development in different life spheres and the level of interest in it are significantly higher in adults than in adolescents. The harmonious ratio of the importance of self-development to the interest in it and the harmonious ratio of the importance of personal growth to its achievement are most favorable for the psycho-emotional wellbeing of adolescents, while the realization in the sphere of personal growth and their own interest in self-development are of greater importance for the psycho-emotional wellbeing of adults. In adulthood indicators of the focus on self-development appear to be predictors of components of psycho-emotional wellbeing more often and with greater explanatory power than in the adolescent period. Evaluation of achievements in personal growth and internal motivation for self-development (interest in it) are the strongest predictors of psycho-emotional wellbeing for adults, whereas for adolescents the most important predictor of psycho-emotional wellbeing is the recognition of the importance of personal growth, which can be considered a reference point for the future life.

Психоэмоциональное благополучие старшеклассников в связи с готовностью к профессиональному самоопределению

The article focuses on psycho-emotional well-being of high school students in the context of their professional self-determination.The sample consisted of 456 students of 9—11 classes of general education schools (207 males, 249 females) aged 14—18 years.The methods included techniques for measuring personality, cognitive-evaluative and emotional aspects of well-being as well as a set of diagnostic methods and indicators of professional self-determination.It is shown that structure of the students’ well-being is characterized by low levels of competency and self-acceptance, low activity and cheerfulness, increased anxiety and tension.The study identified a high percentage of students with reduced scores of psycho-emotional well-being.The revealed difficulties in professional self-determination were mostly related to externally motivated choices of profession, insufficient development of cognitive interests and professional type of personality, as well as to professional identity crisis.The study shows that different aspects of psycho-emotional well-being affect the parameters of professional self-determination.

Práticas Integrativas impactam positivamente na saúde psicoemocional de mulhe-res? Estudo de intervenção da Terapia Comunitária Integrativa no sul do Brasil

A Terapia Comunitária Integrativa (TCI) é classificada como prática integrativa no Brasil e este estudo objetivou avaliar impacto psicoemocional da TCI em mulheres frequentadoras de instituição filantrópica de Curitiba-Paraná-Brasil. Foi realizado estudo transversal pré e pós rodas de TCI com 54 participantes e a análise dos dados foi quantitativa. Os resultados demonstraram melhora significativa no estado psico-emocional das mulheres depois das rodas em 88,9% das intervenções. O tema universal e estratégia de enfrentamento mais frequentes nas rodas foram conflitos familiares e empoderamento pessoal, respectivamente. Conclui-se que a TCI é uma intervenção grupal importante para promover o bem-estar psicoemocional, especialmente, de populações vulneráveis.

Children with albinism in African regions: their rights to \u2018being\u2019 and \u2018doing\u2019

BackgroundAlbinism is an inherited condition with a relatively high prevalence in populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. People with oculocutaneous albinism have little or no pigment in their hair, skin and eyes; thus they are visually impaired and extremely sensitive to the damaging effect of the sun on their skin. Aside from the health implications of oculocutaneous albinism, there are also significant sociocultural risks. The impacts of albinism are particularly serious in areas that associate albinism with legend and folklore, leading to stigmatisation and discrimination. In regions of Africa those with albinism may be assaulted and sometimes killed for their body parts for use in witchcraft-related rites or to make ‘lucky’ charms. There is a dearth of research on the psychosocial aspects of albinism and particularly on how albinism impacts on the everyday lives of people with albinism.DiscussionThere is a growing recognition and acceptance in Africa that people with albinism should be considered disabled. Thomas’s social-relational model of disability proposes it is essential to understand both the socio-structural barriers and restrictions that exclude disabled people (barriers to doing); and the social processes and practices which can negatively affect their psycho-emotional wellbeing (barriers to being). In this article, we combine a social model of disability with discussion on human rights to address the lacuna surrounding the psychosocial and daily experiences of people with albinism.ConclusionThrough using this combined framework we conclude that the rights of people with albinism in some regions of Africa are not being enacted. Our debate highlights the need to develop a holistic concept of rights for children and young people with albinism which sees human rights as indivisible. We illuminate some of the specific ways in which the lives of children with albinism could be improved by addressing ‘barriers to being’ and ‘barriers to doing’, at the heart of which requires a shift in attitude and action to address discrimination.

Психоэмоциональное благополучие и особенности саморазвития подростков с разным семейным статусом

The article presents results of a research on the parameters of psychoemotional well-being and features of self-development in adolescents aged 14—17 (81 respondents included 27 children from an orphanage, 24 teenagers living away from their families and 30 teenagers living with their parents).It as argued that teenagers’ psychological well-being is closely connected with their orientation towards self-development.Recognising the importance of self-development in such spheres as goal-setting and self-realisation and at the same time having a low interest in them creates an internal conflict and leads to a decrease in psychoemotional well-being in the adolescent orphans.Psychoemotional well-being of the adolescents living away from their families depends on whether they have conflicts in the following spheres: education, social sphere, aesthetics, development of will.As for the teenagers living with parents, their psychoemotional well-being is affected by the contradiction between the increasing requirements and the actual level of their development.

New-Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men.

Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide and can have devastating effects on an individual's psychoemotional well-being. Today hair restoration technologies through hair transplantation have advanced with the use of robots and follicular unit extraction/grafting that can offer patients excellent clinical results. Adjuvant modalities, such as platelet-rich plasma injections, lasers, and stem cells, can further enhance durability, health, and appearance of hair transplants.

Самоотношение и отношения со значимыми взрослыми как факторы удовлетворенности жизнью у подростков

The article is devoted to the study of factors influencing life satisfaction of teenagers raised in families as well as those raised in orphanages. Both groups are studied with regard to their self-attitude, self-confidence and relationships with significant adults. Sample: 96 teenagers aged between 14 and 16 years (46 of them live in or- phanages). Methods: Self-attitude methodology by S.R. Pantileev, Trust questionnaire by T.P. Skripkina, Child-parent relationships questionnaire by O.A. Karabanova and P.V. Troyanskaya, Life Satisfaction scale by E. Diner. The research proved the level of trust in orphanage-raised teenagers to be considerably lower than that of family-raised teenagers. The way teenagers see their relationships with significant adults also turned out to be fairly different in case of orphanage-raised groups due to their caregivers' authoritarian attitude towards them and lack of empathy and communication. The study also shows that the level of life satisfaction in the orphanage group is significantly below the average and substantially lower than in the group from family-raised teenagers. Positive self-attitude, person’s approval of his/ her intellectual capacities, as well as the caregiver's understanding of his pupil's features, are predictors of life satisfaction in the group of teenagers from orphanages. Concerning the family-raised teenagers, much more factors are involved in maintaining their subjective well-being. The research was supported by the Russian Foundation for Humanities (project № 16-06-00307а “Psycho-emotional well-being and ways of personality self-fulfillment in adolescent and adult periods of development”).

Anxiety and stable emotional states in the structure of psycho-emotional wellbeing

Anxiety and stable emotional states in the structure of psycho-emotional wellbeing

Value-Based Model: A New Perspective in Medical Decision-making.

The problem of how to use financial resources beneficially in health care, despite limited budgets, reduced personnel, and inadequate time, goes beyond the realm of health economists (1). How do we use existing resources to prioritize one health program over another? Does a specific program provide a real and measurable improvement in terms of perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL)? What decisions should we make? In the recent years, the HRQOL index has become an asset for evaluating patient health status in health programs, therapies, and clinical trials (2). Created as a specific psychological construct for use in health contexts, the HRQOL index is now widely used and evaluated by health economists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and nurses. Today, the notion that health status is not only determined by survival or absence of disease but also closely related to quality of health is universally accepted (3, 4). Health-related quality of life has been defined as the functional effect of a medical condition and/or treatment on a patient. Thus, HRQOL is a subjective and multidimensional parameter that encompasses physical and occupational functioning, psychological state, social interaction, and somatic sensation (5). Health is perceived by the person as a state that lies beyond the presence of a disease or the severity of a condition. HRQOL is influenced by several factors that include not only psychological and emotional aspects, individual behavior, and attitudes but also personal experiences, culture, and religious beliefs (6, 7). Owing to this subjectivity, patients with the same medical condition may have very different perceptions of HRQOL. For example, patients with some hematological conditions, such as hemophilia, may experience a good HRQOL despite having several disease-related complications, whereas others with the same disorder but better clinical conditions may perceive a poor HRQOL (8–12). Similar results have been obtained in patients with other chronic conditions, such as back pain (13, 14). Evaluation of HRQOL has been encouraged over the last two decades to obtain a broader perspective of health status in patients and to identify which therapeutic choices and programs to pursue (15). Health economists may use the HRQOL construct as a deciding factor in applying economic analyses. For example, in cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, or cost-utility analyses, HRQOL may represent one indicator for measuring effectivenes. (e.g., success of a health program, specific treatment, or regulatory policy) (16). In this context, effectiveness may be measured as a final outcome, such as the number of life-years gained or number of lives saved, by applying a certain program or proposing a certain treatment. Alternatively, it may be measured as an intermediate outcome in a health program, such as the number of days lost from school or work, perceived HRQOL, treatment satisfaction, or psycho-emotional well-being (17). The HRQOL construct focuses on the patient’s perceived state of health as a reference value in evaluating programs and making medical decisions. In this light, we wish to discuss the potential of the HRQOL and psychological science in a new medical paradigm that has been recently described as an alternative approach to the traditional paradigm of evidence-based medicine, namely, the value-based medicine approach.

Teacher psychoemotional wellbeing as a factor of formation of student value area of personality

The paper presents a study on the interrelationship noetic orientations and psychoemotional tension of teachers with value-motivational sphere of personality of students and their psychological well-being. Totally the study involved 835 adolescents and 125 teachers. The existence of a relationship of emotional stress and noetic orientations with student anxiety and several indicators of value-motivational sphere has been shown.

Citizenship in action: the lived experiences of citizens with dementia who campaign for social change

This article examines the experiences of citizens with dementia who campaign for social change, with a particular focus on the effects of campaigning on citizenry identity and psycho-emotional well-being. In diary-interviews, 16 people with dementia recorded and described their experiences of campaigning. Findings revealed that although campaigning can be energising and reaffirming of citizen identity, because it (re)located a person within the realm of work, individuals may experience dementia-related fatigue and oppression linked to normative expectations about what someone with dementia ‘should’ be like. The discussion is linked to critical debates within disability studies about the psycho-emotional aspects of impairment and disability, and concludes that the struggle for citizenship has only just begun for people with dementia.