Levels Of Psychological Well-being Research Articles

Functional Characteristics and Coping Strategies among Rugby Athletes: A Cluster Analysis Approach.

The developing domain of mental health in sports has gained much interest, acknowledging its pivotal role in athlete performance and well-being. The aim of this research is to provide a quantitative description concerning the levels of mental health, physical activity, cognitive fusion, cognitive flexibility, and coping strategies that characterize rugby athletes by using a data-driven approach. A total of 92 rugby athletes took part in this study and filled out a set of self-administered questionnaires. A correlational analysis showed that general well-being was positively associated with years spent playing rugby (r = 0.23) and coping mechanisms (r = 0.29). Athletes' well-being was also negatively correlated with cognitive inflexibility (r = -0.41) and cognitive fusion (r = -0.39). A k-means cluster analysis identified two unique groups: group 1, characterized by higher levels of psychological well-being, lower levels of physical activity, greater cognitive flexibility, improved coping techniques, and reduced cognitive fusion, and group 2, which exhibits opposite characteristics. The discrepancies observed in psychological characteristics such as coping strategies, cognitive fusion, and cognitive inflexibility highlight their potential impact on the general health of rugby players. To comprehend the complex interplay between psychological and physical elements in rugby athletes, long-term studies with larger samples are crucial.

Daily dynamics of feeling loved by parents and their prospective implications for adolescent flourishing.

Feeling loved by one's caregiver is essential for individual flourishing (i.e., high levels of psychological well-being in multiple dimensions). Although similar constructs are found to benefit adolescent well-being, research that directly tests parental love as a feeling from the recipient's perspective is rare. Historically, parental love has been measured using single-assessment methods and assumed to be a stable, trait-like characteristic; yet, like any feeling, it may fluctuate in meaningful ways on a day-to-day basis-the implications of which are unknown. Using a sample of 150 adolescents (59.3% female; ages 14-16), this study estimated level (person's mean level across days) and instability (fluctuations across days) of feeling loved by a caregiver across 21 days for each adolescent, and then examined their prospective effects on adolescent flourishing 1 year later. After controlling for demographics (adolescent age, gender, family income, and parent's sex) and variable baseline levels, feeling more loved by one's caregiver in daily life significantly predicted higher levels of flourishing in two global measures 1 year later. Moreover, level and instability of feeling loved by one's caregiver played different roles for different dimensions of flourishing: higher levels significantly predicted higher levels of autonomy, purpose in life, and personal growth, whereas higher instability significantly predicted lower levels of positive relations with others and environmental mastery. Findings emphasized the importance of considering daily dynamics of feeling loved by one's caregiver and demonstrated that level (of feeling loved) is particularly important for intrapersonal aspects while instability is particularly important for interpersonal aspects of flourishing. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Adolescents feeling more loved by their caregiver in daily life had higher levels of overall flourishing 1 year later. Level (of feeling loved) is particularly important for intrapersonal aspects of adolescent flourishing, including autonomy, purpose in life, and personal growth. Stability (of feeling loved) is particularly important for interpersonal aspects of adolescent flourishing, including positive relations with others and environmental mastery.

A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Legal Vulnerability, Trauma, and Psychological Wellbeing in Immigrant Caregivers and Youth

(1) Background: Immigrant families in the U.S. face a myriad of migration-related stressors and trauma, and legal vulnerability can further compound such stressors, influencing both immigrant caregiver and child wellbeing. This study explored the relationships between legal vulnerability, trauma, and migration and their effects on caregiving, psychological distress, and resilience in immigrant families. (2) Methods: In total, 37 Latinx immigrant caregiver–child dyads from a community sample were interviewed and completed self-report measures on their experiences of migration, trauma, psychological functioning, and parent–child relationships. (3) Results: Using a community-based, sequential quantitative-qualitative design, person-centered analyses revealed two caregiver clusters: “Personalizing Stress” and “Meaning-making”. Exemplar case analyses characterized differences between clusters, particularly related to trauma symptoms, in which the “meaning-making” cluster endorsed higher levels of psychological functioning and wellbeing compared to the “personalizing stress” cluster, in which the process of creating meaning from adversity appeared to function as a resilience resource for the “meaning-making” cluster. While most indicators of caregiver–child wellbeing were not correlated, family legal vulnerability was strongly correlated with high resilience in children. (4) Conclusions: Clinicians should attend to the resilience resources that immigrant families from legally vulnerable communities utilize, including meaning-making.

Emotional intelligence and perceived social support as predictors of psychological well-being among nurses in hospitals in metro manila: Basis for psychological wellness program

An important factor related to psychological well-being is emotional intelligence and perceived social support. Nurses are exposed to different stressors that are triggered by failing to meet personal needs, taking care of patients, heavy workloads, being exposed to dying patients, fear of committing errors in practice, and experiences of discrimination. Literature suggests that emotional intelligence and perceived social support are associated with psychological well-being. This study aimed to test whether emotional intelligence and perceived social support significantly predict psychological well-being among nurses working in hospitals in Metro Manila through multiple regression analysis. The result shows a high level of emotional intelligence and perceived social support among the respondents. Furthermore, it was also found that nurses have an average level of psychological well-being. There is also a positive relationship between the domains of emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and psychological well-being. Lastly, the results show that the domains of emotional intelligence and perceived social support significantly predict psychological well-being among nurses.

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING BETWEEN WORKING AND NON-WORKING WOMEN OF MUZAFFARPUR DISTRICT IN BIHAR

The objectives of this study are to understand the present level of psychological well-being and to examine the difference in psychological well-being and its six dimensions between working and non-working women of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. Data is collected from 50 working and 50 non-working women using well-designed questionnaire. Convenient sampling technique is used for data collection. Hypothesis testing research design is in this study. Data analysis is done with SPSS 21. One sample t-test is used for present level and results reported that psychological well-being and it five dimensions – Autonomy, Environmental mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relations and Self-acceptance; are significantly above average among women of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar while significant above average is not reported in case of Purpose in life between working and non-working women of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar. Independent sample t-test is used for analyzing difference in psychological well-being and its dimensions and results reported that psychological well-being, personal growth, positive relations and self-acceptance are higher in working women while autonomy, environmental mastery and purpose in life are higher in non-working women of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar.

Levels of physical activity, physical and psychological well-being of university students, during the COVID-19 pandemic

The objective of the study was to evaluate the levels of physical activity practice and psychological well-being of university students, of both sexes, during the COVID-19 pandemic. We opted for the cross-sectional experimental design method, when addressing the variables of physical exercise, stress, depression and anxiety that were manipulated and combined to verify a greater change in the responses to be analyzed in the research proposal, that is, that greater levels of physical exercises would be related to minor negative symptoms in the sphere of mental health. The results showed that, according to the sample collected, the proposed relationship was not verified, since the prevalence rates of symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress showed normal rates, without scores that indicate significant severity in the health condition mental health, and thus not proving, in this study, that the time of weekly physical activity had a direct influence on the mental health of the evaluated individuals, either in the improvement or reduction of the negative symptoms. Thus, it was verified that the Brazilian university students of the respective sample, despite not having adequate levels of physical activity practice, presented mental health conditions with a low prevalence of negative symptoms related to the psychological profile, indicating, therefore, little significance regarding the study hypothesis that positive mental health indicators would be directly related to higher levels of physical activity. Key-words: Physical activity. University students. Anxiety. Depression. Mood states. Stress.

Levels of physical activity, psychological wellbeing, and health related quality of life among Pakistani female Basketball players

Abstract Background: Competitive sports like basketball, football, and tennis are considered the most effective to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression levels. On the other hand, competitive players exhibit a more significant quality of life than non-players. Objective: This study aimed to determine the levels of physical activity, psychological wellbeing, and health-related quality of life in female basketball players in Pakistan. Material and Methods: 121 Pakistani female basketball players participated in this cross-sectional study. Personal information forms, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form 7 (IPAQ SF 7), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used as data collection tools. Univariate statistical analysis was performed to identify the prevalence of each variable individually using the SPSS 21 version. Results: Out of 121 female participants, 65 were engaged in vigorous physical activity (VPA); 48 were satisfying the criteria for moderate physical activity (MPA), and only 8 females were involved in low physical activity (LPA). Participants had a mean age of 19 years. On the DASS 21 scale, only 3 participants had severe depression; moderate depression was prevalent only in 6 females; mild depression was common in 46 females while 66 females were normal. Severe anxiety levels were present only among 2 females; 6 females were facing moderate anxiety while 45 had mild anxiety. 0.826% of participants had severe stress; 7.438% of females were dealing with moderate stress while 38.84% were dealing with mild stress. Moreover, participants marked more than average scores in each item of the SF-36 questionnaire indicating a significant quality of life. Conclusion: The majority of female basketball players were highly physically active, and nearly all of them demonstrated excellent psychological well-being and significant health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Though the association is not addressed in this study, however, a considerable amount of literature claims the association of these variables with each other.

Clinical Nurses ' COVID-19 Phobia And Professional Commitment During The Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study, it was conducted to determine the relationship between COVID-19 phobia and professional commitment of clinical nurse. 
 Materials and methods: Data were collected from 283 clinical nurses who worked at hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic between September 2020 and Feburary 2021, using a Personal Information Form, COVID-19 Phobia Scale and Nursing Professional Commitment. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. 
 Results: Results showed that COVID-19 phobia and nursing professional commitment of clinical nurses were above mean. Predictor variables explained 34% of the nursing professional commitment. Gender, confidence in personal protective equipment, and whether they were contemplating resignation were significantly related to nursing professional commitment. It was determined that COVID-19 phobia affected nursing professional commitment. 
 Conclusion: Within the scope of these results, increasing the psychological well-being levels of nurses will increase them to be professional commitment.

The Relationship between Death Anxiety, Satisfaction with Life and Psychological Well-Being in Mid-Adulthood

In this study, the relationship between death anxiety, satisfaction with life and psychological well-being levels of individuals in middle adulthood has been investigated. The study group of the research consists of 340 volunteers between the ages of 40-59, selected by easy (appropriate) sampling method. The data of the study were collected with the "Death Anxiety Scale", " Satisfaction with Life Scale" and "Psychological Well-Being Scale". The data collected in the study were analyzed with the SPSS-21 package program. In the analysis of the obtained data; Independent Sample T-Test, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson Moments Multiplication Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression analysis were used. According to the obtained results; It has been determined that death anxiety differs according to gender and educational status in middle adults, and psychological well-being differs according to age. In the analysis made using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient, there is a weak (r=-.166; p

A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO LONELINESS AND WELL BEING LEVELS OF THE OLDER ADULTS: ART THERAPY

In this study, the effects of art therapy group practices on the loneliness and psychological well-being levels of older adults living in retirement homes were examined using qualitative and quantitative data analyses across intervention and non-intervention groups. For this reason, this study was designed as a quasi-experimental study with a pretest posttest pattern including an intervention (n=18) and non-intervention (n=13) group. 12 sessions of Art Therapy Practice Sessions were administered to the intervention group. A significant difference between the post-test loneliness and psychological well-being levels of the intervention and non-intervention groups was found. As a result, it can be said that art therapy is a significantly effective method in reducing the loneliness level of the elderly living in nursing homes and increasing their psychological well-being. In the qualitative aspect of the research, the views of the elderly on the effectiveness of art therapy practices were gathered in two categories: “Contribution” and “Art Therapy Practices”.

Pengaruh Optimisme Dan Kemampuan Penyelesaian Masalah Terhadap Kesejahteraan Psikologi Pada Mahasiswa

In higher education settings, undergraduates also face complex dynamics that include academic pressures, social changes, and personal development demands which can negatively impact aspects of psychological well-being in students. Various elements can affect a person's psychological well-being, including culture, age, gender, and the way a person interprets experiences in their life. This study aims to determine the effect of optimism and problem-solving skills on psychological well-being in college students. This research is correlational quantitative research. The subjects in this study amounted to 135 students. The sampling technique used is random sampling. The results showed that the F value was 152.525 with a significant value of p = 0.000 where (p <0.05) which means that there is a significant effect of optimism and problem-solving ability on psychological well-being, so Ha is accepted and the R2 coefficient value (R Square) of 0.835 or (84%) which this value shows the influence of optimism and problem-solving ability on psychological well-being by 84% while the remaining 16% is influenced by other variables not examined. This study concludes that optimism and problem-solving ability affect psychological well-being positively and significantly, which means that the more optimism and problem-solving ability increase, the more psychological well-being levels will increase

A Positive Psychology Intervention for Caregivers of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Survivors (PATH-C): Initial Testing and Single-Arm Pilot Trial

Caregivers of patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones through physical, emotional, and practical challenges. This role has been associated with high levels of psychological distress and low levels of positive psychological well-being (PPWB). Positive psychology interventions for caregivers in other disease groups (eg, breast cancer) have been associated with improved outcomes. However, positive psychology interventions that specifically address HSCT caregivers' psychological needs are currently lacking. The goal of this single-arm open-pilot trial was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Positive Affect in the Transplantation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells (PATH) intervention for HSCT Caregivers to identify caregiver preferences to tailor PATH for HSCT caregivers. Adult caregivers of HSCT recipients were eligible for PATH during the HSCT recipient's first 100 d post-transplant. We defined, a priori, feasibility as >60% of participants who start the intervention completing ≥6/9 intervention sessions and acceptability as weekly ratings of ease and utility of the PP exercises ≥7/10 on a 10-point Likert Scale (0 = very difficult/not helpful; 10 = very easy/very helpful). We conducted semistructured qualitative exit interviews (n = 15) to explore HSCT caregivers' perception of PATH's content, benefits of PATH, as well as facilitators and barriers to engaging with the intervention. Transcribed interviews were analyzed using framework-guided rapid analysis by 2 coders. The intervention was feasible with 83% (15/18) of caregivers who started the intervention completing ≥6/9 intervention sessions. Among caregivers who completed ≥6/9 intervention sessions, ratings of ease (mean = 8.1; 95% CI: 7.4, 8.7) and utility (mean = 8.3; 95% CI: 7.8, 8.9) also exceeded our a priori threshold of ≥7/10. Caregivers identified benefits of PATH, including identifying and responding to emotions, dedicating time to self-care, and cultivating important relationships. Sociodemographic factors (eg, being retired) and the manualized structure of PATH were cited as facilitators to intervention engagement. Barriers to PATH engagement included lack of time and competing caregiving responsibilities. Caregivers preferred remote intervention delivery within the first 100 d post HSCT. This is the first study to show a 9-wk, phone-delivered positive psychology intervention is feasible in caregivers of allogeneic HSCT recipients. Our findings also underscore the specific preferences of this population for positive psychology interventions. Larger studies are warranted to establish the efficacy of these interventions in addressing persistent unmet psychological needs for HSCT caregivers.

Personal, Social, and Workplace Environmental Factors Related to Psychological Well-Being of Staff in University Settings.

Understanding the psychological well-being (PWB) of university staff and factors that influence it is critical for developing intervention programs that promote PWB and enhance productivity and worker engagement. This study aimed to assess the level of PWB in university staff and identify personal, social, and workplace environmental factors related to their PWB. A cross-sectional, correlational study design was used. A convenience sample of university staff was recruited from two universities in Texas. Participants completed an online questionnaire, which included Ryff's PWB scale to measure PWB, along with questions related to personal, social, and workplace factors. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to analyze the influence of these factors on the PWB of university staff. The PWB of university staff (n = 202) was significantly influenced by personal factors (i.e., race and perceived mental health status), social factors (i.e., social support of friends), and workplace environmental factors (i.e., physical demands). To effectively promote PWB among university staff, occupational health nurses should proactively track and monitor their PWB. Policies and interventions should consider the various personal, social, and workplace environment factors identified in this study, such as mental health, social support resources, and physical demands.

Effects of Perceived Parenting on Adolescent Psychological Well-being.

Background: Parenting has become increasingly important in the contemporary world, with an emphasis on many aspects and forms of parenting. It has a direct impact on the child's physical as well as psychological well-being and development.Objective: To determine the effects of perceived parenting on psychological well-being of late adolescents at Police Lines School and College, Rangpur, Bangladesh.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was directed to determine the effects of perceived parenting on the psychological well-being of late adolescents at Police Lines School and College, Rangpur, Bangladesh. The semi-structured questionnaire was constructed to measure the psychological well-being of adolescents by ‘Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being’.Results: The mean age of the participants was 17.7±0.6 years and about two-thirds of them were from the age group ≥18 years (61.1%). Regarding the psychological well-being of adolescents, the mean scores of autonomy were 3.6±0.7, environmental mastery was 4.1±0.9, personal growth was 4.6±0.6, a positive relationship was 4.1±0.8, purpose in life was 4.5±1.0 and self-acceptance was 4.1±0.8. Most of the adolescents slightly agree on autonomy (49.1%), environmental mastery (43.4%), positive relationship (51.4%), self-acceptance (50.9%) and average agrees on personal growth (55.7%), purpose in life (40.6%). The mean of PWB scores was 4.2±0.5. Two-thirds of the participants (67.1%) slightly agreed about the psychological well-being of the adolescents and only 6.3% slightly disagreed. The level of psychological well-being of adolescents was statistically significant with autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relationship, purpose in life, and self-acceptance (p<0.05).Conclusion: The study found that the more intense the perceived parenting, the lower the psychological well-being. Parenting awareness and counseling programs can support parents in improving their parenting style. KYAMC Journal Volume: 14, No: 03, October 2023: 165-171.

Spousal support and dyadic adjustment in the early postpartum period

ABSTRACT In the study, we aimed to investigate the effects of perceived spousal support and dyadic adjustment on the psychological well-being of women in the early postpartum period. This descriptive and correlational study consisted of 367 women giving birth in the postpartum department between 15th July and 31st October 2022. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Perceived Spousal Support Among Women in Early Postpartum Period (PSSAWEPP), the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS). The average scores of PSSAWEPP, RDAS, and PWBS in the mothers were found as 61.79 ± 7.73, 54.16 ± 6.28, and 45.87 ± 5.74, respectively. The elevated scores of perceived spousal support (β = 0.234, p < .001) and dyadic adjustment (β = 0.270, p < .001) of women led to a significant increase in the level of psychological well-being. In conclusion, the support received by women from spouses and dyadic adjustment affect the psychological well-being of women in the early postpartum period.

Kesejahteraan Psikologis Pada Remaja Pengajar TPA Kadus IV Desa Sindon

Psychological well-being is something that is important in realizing the tasks of adolescent development. This research uses a qualitative method carried out with a phenomenological approach. Phenomenological research is a type of qualitative research that looks and hears more closely and in detail an individual's explanation and understanding of their experiences. The subjects in this study were 7 people. The results of this research show that the level of psychological well-being of TPQ teachers who are still teenagers is still relatively high. Furthermore, the aspects of self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, mastery of the environment, life goals and personal growth are also at a high level.

The effect of the compassion levels of healthcare workers on their psychological well-being.

A sense of compassion has a core importance in health service delivery. Research on the psychological impact of being compassionate on healthcare workers is limited. This research aims to examine the effect of compassion levels of healthcare workers on their psychological well-being. This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study. The population of the research consists of health personnel working throughout Ankara, the capital. The study was carried out with 414 healthcare workers. A personal information form, compassion scale and psychological well-being scale were used in the research questionnaire. A positive and significant relationship was found between compassion and psychological well-being scores. It was determined that compassion positively affected psychological well-being levels. The level of compassion showed that there was a significant difference between the groups according to the variables of gender, family structure, job satisfaction and whether they would choose the same profession again. The level of psychological well-being was found to be significantly different between the groups in education, job satisfaction and making the same profession choice again. It is a professional requirement that health professionals in patient care have a sense of compassion and reflect this feeling in their conduct. Research shows that the greater the compassion, the higher the psychological well-being. Therefore, undertaking training initiatives to make healthcare workers more compassionate can contribute to patient care and at the same time to the psychological well-being of healthcare workers.

Hubungan Religiusitas Dan Psychology Well Being Pada Mahasiswa Perantau Di UIN SU

This research aims to investigate the close relationship between the level of religiosity and psychological well-being in students of the Islamic Broadcasting Communication Department at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication at UIN SU. By adopting a quantitative approach, this research involves active participants in the program and uses proven measurement instruments. By collecting data using a structured questionnaire, this research analyzes the level of religiosity and psychological well-being of students, and explores the relationship between the two. The results of statistical analysis show that there is a significant positive relationship between the level of religiosity and psychological well-being in students of the Islamic Broadcasting Communication Department. These findings support the concept that appreciation of religious values ​​and involvement in religious practices can make a positive contribution to students' psychological well-being. The practical implication of this research is the need to pay attention to religious aspects in the development of academic programs, as well as providing appropriate psychological support for students who seek a balance between academic demands and religious values.

Чинники психологічного благополуччя українських жінок-вимушених мігранток

B a c k g r o u n d . With the beginning of a full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, many of Ukrainian females were forced to leave Ukraine. Thus, the problem of maintaining their psychological well-being and returning to the country in the current situation and in the future is a case to be solved by both foreign and domestic scientists. The issues of determining the factors of psychological well-being are studied as a part of scientific psychology and have practical significance. Purpose and tasks. The purpose of the study is to identify and describe the personal factors of the psychological well-being of Ukrainian female forced migrants. M e t h o d s . Applied methods of theoretical analysis, synthesis, and generalization, as well as several empirical test methods. R e s u l t s . It was determined that migration is a multi-stage process unfolding over time, containing many psychological aspects, and accompanied by the transformation of the entire system of social-psychological relations, which leads to a significant strain on psychological mechanisms. It affects the general level of psychological well-being of migrants, which we see as a resource and a result of migrants' coping strategy to soothe the stress and adapt to the migration state. It has been empirically proven that psychological well-being has a connection with psychological resourcefulness and coping strategies: aimed at solving the problem, expressing emotions, avoidance, and intolerance of uncertainty. C o n c l u s i o n s . The level and factors of psychological well-being of Ukrainian female forced migrants were studied. Data analysis shows that most Ukrainian females in forced migration show an average level of psychological well-being. Among its factors are internal personal factors, in particular, psychological resourcefulness, strategies for overcoming stressful and difficult situations aimed at solving problems and responding to emotions, as well as tolerance of uncertainty. It is necessary to develop and promote a corrective, supportive, and preventive program (for the secondary prevention of stressful conditions). The aim is to develop and support the psychological well-being of Ukrainian females in forced migration.

A comprehensive study of psychological well-being and traditional Chinese medicine constitutions among model workers in Beijing.

Body constitution is the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and model workers consist of a special group of workers within China. This study aims to research the relationship between the physical body constitutions based on TCM and the mental health of model workers. We recruited 314 model workers from Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital to conduct the questionnaires such as SCL-90 and CCMQ to investigate if there is an association between mental health status and TCM body constitutions. We performed a Partial Least Squares Path Modeling (PLS path modeling). Our path model results revealed associations between different TCM constitution types and SCL scores, which serve as indicators of psychological well-being. Our research findings demonstrate a strong correlation between the Balanced constitution and elevated levels of psychological well-being, with a path coefficient of -0.503. In contrast, the other eight constitutional types exhibit path coefficients exceeding 0.3, indicating a tendency toward lower levels of psychological well-being. We also investigated the intricate connections between various TCM constitutional types and both mild and severe psychological well-being. In conclusion, the Balanced constitution continues to be closely associated with higher levels of psychological well-being, while the remaining eight body constitution types are consistently linked to lower levels of psychological well-being.