Psychological Well-being Of Men Research Articles

Shame and depressive symptoms in men: The moderating role of environmental mastery and purpose in life.

Feelings of shame are linked to increased risk for depression. Little is known about protective factors that may buffer this effect, particularly in men. Using prospective data from a community sample of Australian men, we examine the extent to which shame is associated with depressive symptoms, and the protective role of psychological wellbeing, specifically environmental mastery and purpose in life. Participants (n = 448) were from the longitudinal Men and Parenting Pathways (MAPP) Study. Measures were the Event Related Shame and Guilt Scale for shame, the DASS-21 for depressive symptoms and Ryff's Scales of Psychological Well-Being for environmental mastery and purpose in life. Linear regressions were used to test associations between shame and depressive symptoms concurrently and 1-year later, and the moderating effects of mastery and purpose in life. Shame was strongly associated with concurrent depressive symptoms (βunadj = .76, p < .001; βadj = .63, p < .001). This effect was weaker in men with high compared to low environmental mastery (β+1SD = .46, p < .001; β-1SD = .55, p < .001) and purpose in life (β+1SD = .48, p < .001; β-1SD = .62, p < .001). Shame also predicted subsequent depressive symptoms after adjustment for prior depressive symptoms (βunadj = .59, p = .001; βadj = .34, p = .004), although environmental mastery or purpose in life did not moderate these associations. Our findings suggest that promoting a sense of psychological wellbeing in men may confer protective proximal effects in the context of shame, potentially attenuating depression severity. The current study aligns with calls for strength-based approaches to reducing mental health problems in men.

A cross-sectional analysis of gender and psychological well-being among older Taiwanese adults.

Psychological well-being (PWB) facilitates good health. Few studies have taken into consideration gender and how it can affect PWB within a sociocultural context. This study aims to determine if relationships between social, health, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors on PWB among older Taiwanese adults are affected by gender. Data were obtained from the 2016 Taiwan Mental Health Survey. A representative sample, of 2,286 individuals, was created using multistage proportional probability. Participants were interviewed at their homes using a structured questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were Taiwanese citizenship, age ≥ 55 years, and the ability to provide informed consent. Participants 65 years and above were selected for the study sample n = 1,533. An 18-item version of Ryff's PWB scale was used to determine PWB. The median value was used to categorize low and high PWB. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine predictors of PWB stratified by gender. Chronic disease, unemployment, and financial dependence negatively impacted men's PWB. Satisfaction with living environment and family relationships positively impacted women's PWB. Unique characteristics of older men, women, and culture account for this. Gender-specific interventions aimed at promoting PWB in older adults are needed. Recommendations include educational programs, social support workshops, and community engagement initiatives.

Positive Body Image and Psychological Wellbeing among Women and Men: The Mediating Role of Body Image Coping Strategies.

This study aimed to examine the mediating role of body image coping strategies in the relationship between positive body image and wellbeing. Three hundred and seventy-two women and three hundred and seventy-seven men completed a questionnaire assessing body appreciation, body appreciation functionality, body compassion, body image coping strategies (appearance fixing, avoidance, positive rational acceptance), self-acceptance and overall psychological wellbeing. Path analysis showed that avoidance significantly mediated the relationship between body appreciation and overall psychological wellbeing among both women and men; its mediating role was confirmed for men's but not for women's self-acceptance. Positive rational acceptance was a significant mediator of the relationship between body compassion and both psychological wellbeing and self-acceptance among men but not among women. These findings show that higher body appreciation is associated with a lower tendency to avoid appearance-related cognitions or thoughts that are interpreted as threatening, with an indirect effect on women's and men's psychological wellbeing. Analogously, but only for men, body compassion is associated with mental activities and self-care behaviors that foster rational self-talk and the acceptance of one's experiences, which, in turn, are linked to higher wellbeing. These findings can help to plan programs aimed at fostering individuals' wellbeing by focusing on their positive body image considering gender differences.

Living Apart Together and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adulthood

Guided by the perspective that intimate relationship types represent a continuum of social attachment, we assessed how living apart together (LAT) relationships are related to psychological well-being in later life. Using data from the 2011 Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS), we assessed levels of depressive symptoms by comparing LAT respondents (2.5%) with never married (2.5%), divorced (6.8%), widowed (10.4%), dating (2.8%), cohabiting (2.3%), remarried (15.1%), and first married (57.6%) men and women aged 51 and older (Total N = 7,924). However, the results did not support the theory of social attachment. The psychological well-being of men and women in LAT relationships was no different from either cohabiting or married adults. LAT relationships may have unique functions that help to reduce stress in later life. This study provides new insights about the psychological well-being of LAT adults.

Results of the study of psychological quality of life

In recent years, researchers ' interest in studying the theory of psychological health has increased. Many studies have been conducted on the psychological health of a person. The purpose of this work is psychometric verification and standardization of the scales of the PERMA-Profiler questionnaire for the population of Kazakhstan. To achieve this goal, we have translated the perma-Profiler questionnaire into Kazakh. For the accuracy of the translation, the original version of the questionnaire and its previously published Russian version were compared with the Kazakh version. The final version of the translation was presented to respondents from among the Kazakh people. The psychological well-being of men and women is shown and determined in comparison.

Effect of Yoga on Psychological Well-Being in Men

Abstract: Retirement brings a major transition in life. This transition may affect a retired person’s physical, mental, and social health and lead to psychological problems. This study investigated the effects of Yoga on the well-being of retired men. It was a nonrandomized study involving 90 retired men aged 60–75 years following purposive sampling. The 14-week intervention included a daily session of 90 minutes at a yoga training center in Pune, India. Each session comprised light exercises, loosening, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. Ryff’s validated scale was used to measure psychological well-being in six domains. The data were analyzed using a t-test. Integrated yoga practice showed a significant improvement in well-being ( p &lt; .05), proving Yoga can be useful for improving the psychological well-being of retired people. The findings of this study should be implemented in a larger group of people for assessing and improving psychological well-being.

Relationship satisfaction and psychological wellbeing in men having participated in the MindTheHeart® psychoeducation intervention after an acute coronary syndrome.

This study investigated the associations of relationship satisfaction, depression, and anxiety post-acute coronary syndrome in a sample of men having completed an early, couple-focused, and men-tailored psychoeducation intervention. A baseline sample of 50 male patients were followed over a 12-month period and completed the Couples Satisfaction Index and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale. Results revealed a significant improvement in depression symptoms from T0 to T1, during which all participants completed the MindTheHeart® psychoeducation intervention. In addition, a hierarchical regression analysis showed that relationship satisfaction is an important predictor of this improvement in depression symptoms. Our preliminary findings point to the consideration of life partners in post-ACS interventions and encourage the exploration of this clinical approach in future research.

Психологическое благополучие заведующих отделениями медицинских организаций

Increased workloads among heads of clinical departments that result from working as both clinicists and managers may lead to the significant decline in their psychological well-being. The study was aimed to assess psychological well-being of the clinical department heads. The online survey of 216 department heads aged 32–70 having a 8–51-year experience in heathcare was conducted using the Ryff's scales of psychological well-being adopted by Shevelenkova–Fesenko, sent by e-mail or posted on the distance learning portal. The survey involved 123 men (56.9%) and 93 women (43.1%%): among them 117 people (54.2%) worked in inpatient settings, 114 people (52.8%) worked in the red zone, 138 people (63.89%) were assigned a qualification category, 63 people (29.1%) had an academic degree. Mean values, percentage, Pearson correlation coefficient, Student's t-test were calculated with the IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software. Correlations and mean differences were considered significant at р &lt; 0.05. The average psychological well-being score was 378.67 ± 78.33; in 26 men (26%) and 28 women (43.1%) aged 36–55, the score was below standard values. Psychological well-being correlated with age (r = 0.2; p = 0.019) and years of service (r = 0.2; p = 0.008). No correlations were revealed between psychological well-being and gender (р = 0.798), type of organization (р = 0.642), the fact of having second higher education (р = 0.854), qualification category (р = 0.645), academic degree (р = 0.204), and the experience of working in the red zone (р = 0.926).Thus, more than a third of individuals aged 36–55 have psychological well-being scores below standard values. Psychological well-being of women is lower than that of men. Psychological well-being of men over the age of 35 decreases to a greater extent than standard values.

Gender Role Conflict as a Psychological Well-Being Predictor of Unemployed Males With Family in Malang Regency

The purpose of this study was: (i) to determine the psychological well-being in men who have partners; (ii) to examine the gender role conflict in these men; (iii) to determine the effect of gender role conflict on psychological well-being for unemployed men who have partners. This was a quantitative predictive study which used descriptive analysis and simple linear regression with 107 research respondents. The research instrument used was the scale of psychological well-being, with a reliability of 0.841, and the scale of gender role conflict, with a reliability of 0.969. The results showed that 53% of respondents had high psychological well-being and 47% had low psychological well-being. 64% of respondents had moderate gender role conflict and 36% of respondents were of a low level. The R-squared value was 0.03 which indicated that gender role conflict explained 3% of psychological well-being while 97% was influenced by other factors. The findings were statistically significant. Based on these findings, the researchers recommend that unemployed men who have partners should revise their life concept to ensure that they do not seek pleasure by doing negative things or rely on the life they have so far instead of seeking permanent livelihood as this may lead to gender role conflict and negative impacts on the psychological well-being of themselves and their families. It is recommended that future research is conducted to improve the measuring instruments, such as by improving the clarity of the language used.&#x0D; Keywords: psychological well-being, gender role conflict

The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Well-being in Men and Women with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological well-being of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Methods: The method of the present study was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain in the summer of 2020 in Torbat-e-Jam, from which 30 eligible individuals were selected by convenience sampling and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (15 in each group). And answered the psychological well-being questionnaire. Were placed. Acceptance and commitment treatment was taught in eight sessions weekly. Statistical data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance and SPSS-16 software at a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The results showed that acceptance and commitment treatment significantly improved psychological well-being in the experimental group compared to the control group (P &lt;0.05). Also, the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy remained constant until the follow-up stage. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be said that acceptance and commitment therapy was effective in increasing psychological well-being of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and this method can be used to improve psychological problems in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

A constructivist grounded theory study on decision-making for treatment choice among Black African and Black Caribbean prostate cancer survivors.

Despite Black African (BA) and Black Caribbean (BC) men having a disproportionately high risk (1 in 4) of developing prostate cancer (CaP), there is limited understanding of their decision-making for treatment choice. This study explored decision-making for treatment choice among BA/BC men treated for CaP. Using constructivist grounded theory, face-to-face, Skype and telephone interviews were conducted with 25 Black men (8 BA, 17 BC) recruited in England between October 2016 and March 2018. Data were analysed using constant comparison until saturation was achieved. Data analysis yielded three broad categories: 'coming to terms with the prostate cancer diagnosis', 'getting empowerment through information-seeking' and 'choosing a treatment option'. Priority for survival substantially motivated BA/BC men to take up radical treatment for their CaP. However, decision-making for a particular treatment option was a more complex process which was shaped by an intersection between biological, behavioural, medical, personal and cultural factors. Healthcare providers need to consider the complexity of decision-making process for CaP treatment among BA/BC men and tailor cancer care services to reflect cultural sensitivity and person-centredness. This could potentially minimise treatment decision regrets and improve men's psychological wellbeing along the CaP survivorship pathway.

Cognitive and socio-emotional correlates of psychological well-being and mental health in Guatemalan adults

BackgroundLittle is known about associations of psychological and mental well-being with cognitive and socioemotional factors in low and middle-income countries, particularly among vulnerable populations born in adverse environments that may restrict developmental potential. This study aimed to examine the cognitive and socioemotional correlates of psychological well-being and mental health in a cohort of Guatemalan adults born in contexts of poverty and malnutrition.MethodsFrom Dec 2017 to Apr 2019, data were collected from 704 women and 564 men ages 40–57 years living in four rural villages in eastern Guatemala and Guatemala City. We measured latent domains of psychological well-being, spirituality and religion, emotional support, and executive function using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Under a Structural Equation Modeling framework, we examined intercorrelations among latent domains and observed measures of intelligence and mental health.ResultsCFA supported the construct validity of factor structures in this population. Correlations of psychological well-being with spirituality and religion were moderate in women (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) and men (r = 0.70, p < 0.001). Executive function was weakly correlated with psychological well-being in men (r = 0.23, p < 0.001) and showed no association in women. Correlations of psychological well-being with emotional support and IQ were weak in women (r = 0.34, and r = 0.15, respectively; p < 0.001 for both) and men (r = 0.35, and r = 0.25, respectively; p < 0.001 for both). Mental health and IQ were weakly correlated in men (r = 0.09, p < 0.05) and showed no association in women. Mental health showed weak correlations with emotional support (r = 0.18, p < 0.001 in women; r = 0.09, p < 0.05 in men), psychological well-being (r = 0.32 and r = 0.35, in women and men respectively; p < 0.001 for both) and showed no association with executive function in both sexes.ConclusionsOf all examined factors, spirituality and religion made the greatest contribution to psychological well-being. These findings support the notion that in populations experiencing difficult circumstances, religion can perhaps make a greater contribution to well-being and aid coping. More research is needed to examine mediators of this association.

Fear, worry and sadness: an exploratory study of psychological wellbeing in men caring for their partner with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from female cancers in Australia with the majority of women presenting with advanced disease. The burden of caregiving is largely borne by male carers; however, little research has examined the challenges male ovarian cancer caregivers (MOCC) experience. This study aimed to explore the psychosocial wellbeing and cancer-related challenges experienced by MOCC. A cross-sectional small-scale exploratory online survey study recruited 36 MOCC. The study questionnaire was comprised of the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Module (PHQ-9), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale (FACT-G) Family Member, Fear of Cancer Recurrence Scale, Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue Scale (FACTIT-F) and Cancer-Related Challenges Scale (CRCS). The most common challenges ever experienced were worry about the future (91%), fear of metastasis (90%) and feeling worried or uncertain (88%). The most common current challenges were fear of cancer recurrence (75%), fear of metastasis (68%) and changes in sexual relationships (64%). Depression and anxiety were significantly correlated with all psychosocial variables highlighting the relationships between elements of wellbeing for MOCC. Clinical levels of fear of cancer recurrence were reported by 89% of MOCC. The challenges faced by MOCC are psychosocial in nature. There is a high correlation between anxiety and depression, and this coupled with the fear of disease recurrence indicates a greater need for screening of these issues, appropriate referral and development of support resources for this high-risk group of cancer carers.

Forgiveness therapy in a maximum-security correctional institution: A randomized clinical trial.

Forgiveness Therapy is proposed as a novel approach to rehabilitation for men in a maximum-security correctional institution to alleviate psychological compromises. In a two-tiered study, volunteer participants within a correctional institution (N = 103) were asked to report past experiences of abuse and unjust treatment prior to their first crime and were measured on anger, anxiety, depression, hope and forgiveness. Twenty four of the most clinically compromised participants were selected from this initial assessment, with pairs first matched on certain characteristics and then randomly assigned to either experimental or control group interventions followed by a cross-over design (N = 9 in each group at the study's end). Experimental participants received 24 weeks of Forgiveness Therapy. Control group participants received 24 weeks of an alternative treatment followed by Forgiveness Therapy. Dependent variables included anger, anxiety, depression, forgiveness, hope, self-esteem and empathy. Ninety percent of 103 participants reported moderate to severe abuse in childhood or adolescence. Data showed an inverse relationship between forgiveness and anger, anxiety and depression. In the Forgiveness Therapy, anger, anxiety, depression, empathy and forgiveness were statistically significant favouring both experimental groups. These results remained at the 6-month follow-up. Forgiveness Therapy is shown to be effective for correctional rehabilitation in healing clinical psychological compromise and in promoting positive psychological well-being in men within a maximum-security facility.

Психологическое благополучие в контексте пола и сексуальной идентичности

Background. In modern psychology, the concept of social and psychological assistance to vulnerable groups of people is being actively studied and developed in order to increase their psychological well-being. One of the topical research issues is the study of psychological well-being in men and women, as well as people of diff erent sexual orientations. Th is article examines the psychological well-being of people with homo-, bi- and heterosexual orientations. Th e aim of the article is to study the diff erences in psychological well-being between men and women, as well as between people identifying themselves as homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual. Description of research progress and respondents. To study the psychological sex, we used the techique “Psychological well-being” by K. Riff in the adaptation of T.D. Shevelenkova and P.P. Fesenko. Th e study involved men and women of diff erent sexual orientations, identifi ed on the basis of the respondents’ self-report. Research results. Statistical results indicate that the scale “Positive relationships with others” is higher in women than in men (p = 0.027), and this scale is higher in heterosexuals than in bisexuals (p = 0.031). Th e “Balance of aff ect” scale is lower among homosexuals than among bisexuals (p = 0.047). Conclusion. Th e obtained results confi rm that the women who took part in our study are more successful in building up interpersonal relationships with the social world, since they are positively disposed towards society and show care. At the same time, people with heterosexual and homosexual identities are more prosperous than respondents with bisexual identities. Th e results obtained can be used in the practice of psychologists conducting psychological counseling and psychotherapy with the LGBT community

Men's psychological well-being during COVID-19: the moderator role of posttraumatic growth

Background and objective: Men are significantly affected by COVID-19 stressors that impact psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between distress, risk perception, emotional representations, preventive COVID-19 infection behaviors, COVID-19 traumatic stress, posttraumatic growth, and psychological well-being, taking also into consideration sociodemographic variables as well as the moderator role of posttraumatic growth in the relationship between traumatic stress and psychological well-being. Material and methods: A cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected during the lockdown, in Portugal, from January to March 2021. The sample included 220 men who answered the questionnaires online. Results: Anxiety and depression symptoms (distress), traumatic stress, and emotional representations were negatively associated with psychological well-being. Older men, professionally active men, and men not in teleworking reported greater psychological well-being. The findings also showed that less emotional representations, less traumatic stress, and lower levels of distress contributed to greater psychological well-being. Finally, posttraumatic growth played a moderating role in the relationship between traumatic stress and psychological well-being. Conclusion: Interventions and further studies must consider the buffering role of posttraumatic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and focus on helping men handle the associated traumatic stress in order to promote psychological well-being.

Fear of crime is associated with loneliness among older adults in Singapore: Gender and ethnic differences.

Fear of crime is a complex perception and has underlying psychological, social and health repercussions. The influence of fear of crime on psychosocial outcomes, however, may be moderated by various social factors. This study examined how fear of crime influences loneliness among low-income older adults attending a Senior Activity Centre (SAC) in multiethnic Singapore. In addition, we tested whether these associations were moderated by gender and ethnicity. We analysed cross-sectional data (N=1,266) from The SAC Study, a survey conducted with older adults who were attending a SAC between March 2015 and August 2015. Multilevel models were used to test whether fear of crime was associated with loneliness; and whether the association was moderated by gender and ethnicity. We found that fear of crime was positively associated with loneliness, and that this association was stronger among men than women, but ethnicity did not moderate this relationship. Findings from our study suggest that fear of crime may have a stronger negative effect on men's psychological well-being, even though they report lower fear of crime. This highlights the importance of sociocultural context when examining the psychosocial implications of fear of crime in the population.

The Relation Between Steroid Secretion Patterns and the Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism on Physical Health and Psychological Well-Being-Longitudinal Findings From the Men's Health 40+ Study.

Research is increasingly focusing on promoting healthy aging and the related extension of the health span by targeting crucial biological processes responsible for age-related conditions. While age-related gradual changes in steroid hormones such as testosterone, estradiol, or cortisol are well described in men, their interactions among each other or with genetic markers have not been sufficiently investigated with regard to physical health or psychological well-being. More specifically, the examination of age-related alterations in hormone interactions and the androgen receptor polymorphism, which modulates androgen action on target cells, in relation to physical health and psychological well-being represents a promising avenue for research on healthy aging in men. A total of 97 healthy aging men provided complete data on psychometric health measures as well as hormonal and genetic parameters at baseline and a 4-year follow-up assessment. Fasting saliva samples were taken at 8:00 am under standardized laboratory conditions, while the androgen receptor gene polymorphism was analyzed from dried blood spots. Longitudinal analyses revealed that psychological well-being and physical health remained stable over time. Analyses indicated that E2 moderated the course of psychological well-being, while the androgen receptor gene polymorphism moderated the course of physical health. Further, T was a strong predictor of physical health. These results suggest that the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis might be important for the maintenance of psychological well-being in men, while physical health depends more on interindividual differences in the androgen receptor gene and T.

Sub-fertility and its psychological impact on men

Infertility affects an estimated 15% of couples attempting to conceive. Of these couples, male factor etiology is thought to play a part in 50% of cases. While practitioners strive to provide comprehensive care to these men, the psychologic impact of subfertility on individuals has not traditionally been addressed, and there is a dearth of data on the subject, particularly in regards to the experience of men. At our institution, men presenting for an infertility evaluation are routinely administered a survey assessing their psychological well-being and concerns at their initial visit. This study aims to assess the results of these surveys as a means to quantify the psychological impact of sub-fertility on men. This single-center prospective study utilized a questionnaire containing both narrative questions and a Likert survey to probe several psychological and emotional domains relevant to the their impact of sub-fertility on males. Specifically, the effects of sub-fertility on mood, martial relations and sexual experience were assessed. The Likert survey was utilized to better characterize patient’s abilities to cope with sub-fertility as well as the desire for additional resources in regards to its impact. Data were analyzed using SPSS v24. One hundred sixty-four men completed the questionnaire. Of those, 83 men (51.6%) reported a negative effect on mood, 40 (24.8%) reported a negative effect on their relationship and 40 (24.8%) described a negative effect on their sexual experience. Approximately one third of men (34.6%) doubted their ability to manage the emotional impact of this pathology. Lastly, around one-fourth of men (25.7%) requested additional resources to aid in coping with these psychological impacts. Sub-fertility has a significant impact on the emotional and psychological well-being of men who presented to our infertility clinic. As indicated above, one in four men feel the need for additional resources or treatment to address the psychological impact of this pathology. When encountered in clinic, these particular individuals are provided pamphlets and/or appropriate referrals when indicated. While the medical management of infertility remains paramount, it is important to consider the emotional toll this pathology has on patients and possible need for further resources.

Men's lived experiences of perinatal loss: A review of the literature.

Perinatal loss is often considered an emotionally and physically traumatic event for expectant parents. While there is strong evidence of its impact on women, limited research has independently explored men's lived experiences. This scoping review will examine current literature on the lived experiences of men whose partner has experienced a still-birth or miscarriage. The scoping review identified relevant articles by systematically searching through four electronic databases utilising a PRISMA search strategy. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to articles. The articles' reference lists were further scrutinised until no further articles that met the criteria were located. Fifteen articles were located including 14 qualitative studies and one non-peer reviewed academic article. Articles were thematically analysed. The review identified three major themes that are particularly pertinent to shaping the lived experiences of men whose partner has suffered a perinatal loss: (1) pregnancy attachment and the aftermath; (2) supporting their partner and being supported; and (3) impacts upon future pregnancies. Perinatal loss can have negative implications for men's psychological and social well-being. Across the studies men had different levels of attachments to the pregnancy, influencing their emotional responses to the loss. Men perceived their primary role as being a supporter to their partners but received limited support themselves. Men often reported that their safe and trusting attitudes toward pregnancy had forever changed. Further areas of research are recommended in hopes of enhancing support for men, and consequently their partners and families, who experience perinatal loss.