Quality Of Respondents Research Articles

Humor in parenting: Does it have a role?

Despite the widespread use of humor in social interactions and the considerable literature on humor in multiple fields of study, the use of humor in parenting has received very little formal study. The purpose of this pilot study was to gather preliminary data on the use of humor in the raising of children. We developed and administered a 10-item survey to measure people's experiences being raised with humor and their views regarding humor as a parenting tool. Responses were aggregated into Disagree, Indeterminate, and Agree, and analyzed using standard statistical methods. Respondents (n = 312) predominantly identified as male (63.6%) and white (76.6%) and were (by selection) between the ages of 18-45 years old. The majority of participants reported that they: were raised by people who used humor in their parenting (55.2%); believe humor can be an effective parenting tool (71.8%) and in that capacity has more potential benefit than harm (63.3%); either use (or plan to use) humor in parenting their own children (61.8%); and would value a course on how to utilize humor in parenting (69.7%). Significant correlations were found between the use of humor and both i) the quality of respondents' relationships with their parents and ii) assessments of how good a job their parents had done. In this pilot study, respondents of childbearing/rearing age reported positive views about humor as a parenting tool.

The Level of Millennial Farmers' Understanding of The Use of Garden Land In Sidenreng Rappang District

An alternative to overcoming the food crisis is to use yardland more productively. More productive use of yard land can be done by productive human resources who have a good and high level of understanding. This research was conducted in Bina Baru village, Kulo District, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi. The aim is to increase millennial farmers' understanding of food availability through the use of yard land. The method used is descriptive-qualitative through a quantitative approach with a questionnaire instrument for millennial farmers aged 19 - 39 years and domiciled in the above villages. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The results of this research are that 66% (9110 people) of the 13939 residents of Kulo District are of productive age. The yard area of this sub-district is 201.22 ha, of which 55 ha has been used for vegetable commodities. Millennial farmers' understanding of the use of yard land is high to very high. The value of the relationship between factors (paired correlation) is from weak (0.10) to moderate and significant (0.53). The value of the relationship together (multiple correlation) is the respondent's response to each question/statement with the total score as the Y factor; namely, the factors that are influenced are from a moderate correlation value (0.54) and significant to a weak correlation which is not significant (0.05). The quality of respondents' understanding of the use of yard land is good (60 points). The understanding score of all respondents (50 people) on the 15 questions was good, with an average score of 60. Respondents' understanding was good, with a high score and percentage category.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STAFF IN TIMES OF CRISIS

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of higher education staff. Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of higher education staff. Materials and methods: The survey subjects were 165 university teachers of the Medical University in Varna. The following tools were used: a questionnaire to explore some aspects of the respondent's quality of life before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, HADS and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Descriptive statistical methods, a t-test, correlation analysis, χ2 test and a multiple linear regression model were applied. SPSS version v.24.0 was used to process the survey data. The survey took place between October and December 2022. Results: The mean value on the anxiety scale was 5.61, SD = 4.027 and 3.62, SD = 3.39 on the depression scale. The mean score on the emotional exhaustion scale (ЕЕ) was 27.67. The mean in the depersonalization scale was 9.10, SD = 5.494. The personal accomplishment mean value was 44.78, SD = 8.006. The results from HADS depression and HADS anxiety showed a statistical significance for predicting the scores on the EE scale (β = 1.158, p = 0.0001 and β = 0.573, p = 0.021). The levels of stress before and during the pandemic had a statistically significant weak correlation with the EE scale. Conclusions: activities for general and selective prevention of occupational stress and burnout, based on stress-coping strategies, can be introduced in higher education.

Development and validation of Indonesian peace of mind scale: The Rasch analysis

<span lang="EN-US">Every society dreams of true peace. To achieve true peace, humans need to start with inner peace. The importance of peace becomes one of the bases for developing a measure of peace for designing peace-building programs. This research answered the need for these measuring tools by developing and validating a peace measuring instrument called the Indonesian peace of mind scale (IPoMS). This instrument consists of seven items in two aspects: the internal state of peacefulness and harmony. This study used Rasch analysis to test the construct validity of IPoMS. The construct validity test involved 202 vocational high school students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data analysis using Win step software provides information about the quality of respondents and instruments, items that are easy and difficult for respondents to agree on, fit order items, and unidimensionality. The results of the application of Rasch analysis showed that IPoMS is good, precise, and have item conformity with the model. IPoMS is a reliable and valid measuring tool to measure students’ level of peace accurately. This research discussed the implications and recommendations for further research for the implementation of guidance and counseling containing the value of peace as a follow-up to the performance of IPoMS.</span>

Identify Lao farmers' goals and their ranking using best–worst scaling experiment and scale‐adjusted latent class models

AbstractIn order to better design more sustainable farming systems, and prepare for the development of multi‐criteria farm decision model, we investigate how farmers rank their main goals when making decisions. First, we identified the main goals used by farmers through in‐depth interviews with randomly selected farmers in which we used small games to elicit the main goals they are using to make farm‐level decisions. Then, we developed a best–worst scaling (BWS) experiment, in which farmers have to declare the “most” and the least “important” goals they use when making decisions. The experiment was conducted with 120 farmers. We first derive a ranking of the goals according to the population average, which showed the importance of rice self‐sufficiency and transmission of farm capital. We then use a scale‐adjusted latent class analysis. We identified four groups of homogenous preferences among farmers. The use of differentiated scale, a measure of choice inconsistencies, suggested different levels of certainty about the ranking, and the presence of more inconsistencies when asking the least important goal. While a large group focuses only on rice self‐sufficiency, and farm transmission, we also identified a group of optimizers, and risk‐averse farmers. Farmers of each group are likely to behave differently with regard to sustainable innovations. We also showed that some socio‐economic variables describing the farms and the households influenced the probabilities for farmers to belong to one of the four classes. Overall, we showed that BWS scaling experiments provide a rich set of information about the diversity of rankings. It also provides the set of tools to evaluate the consistency and quality of respondents' choices.

Consumers Perception on Quick Service Restaurants

QSR mean restaurants that offer quick, effective, take-out prepared foods at sensible costs. The size of the coordinated Indian QSR market is $ 167 bn. In light of the high populace and enormous extent of youth in India for QSR are flourish but it may, having openings isn't sufficient; they need to change over them into a beneficial business. Keeping in view the Indian propensities and changing inclinations towards food utilization, the principal reason for this research is to comprehend the business, recognize the basic factors that can influence the recurrence of client's visits to QSRs. As indicated by the research for the majority of the respondent's quality food is one of the key variables which first rings a bell when they think about their most favored QSR. Neatness, food assortment, quality, administration, seating space, healthy benefit, and scrumptious food are significant components that assume a significant part in building client insight about the QSR. The greater part of the respondents visits QSR for reward and investing energy with family and furthermore for unwinding. The primary goal of the examination is to contemplate the shopper's discernment towards Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) which empowers us to comprehend buyer's conduct. The utilization example of shoppers causes us to comprehend their inclinations. This examination is exploratory in nature and has utilized a cross-segment time skyline since it comprises of meetings completed in a limited ability to focus time through a survey having 20 closed questions from the example populace of 200 individuals picked by irregular inspecting strategy. The information gathered is investigated utilizing pie diagrams, rate examination, and chi-square. The investigation helps in giving significant ramifications to QSR arranging and tasks. This examination depends on information gathered through surveys and investigation. This research will help the key QSRs how they should deal with get more clients and to improve client faithfulness.

The relationship between the experience of negative feelings and quality of life and the socio-demographical factors of patients treated for spinal discopathy of the lumbar spine

Most of the pathological changes in the spine begin with the physiological loss of intervertebral disc function. Discopathy of the lumbar spine leads to a significant deterioration in the quality of life, which is why the therapeutic team strives is to improve patients quality of life through actions aimed at reducing spinal dysfunction to an extent that allows for human functioning. The research aim was to determine the quality of life of patients who had been treated as a result of discopathy of the lumbar spine and to establish the relationship between the experience of negative feelings and a subjective assessment of the quality of life with factors resulting frompatient socio-demographics. The study included 110 patients treated for lumbar discopathy. A diagnostic survey method was employed as a research technique, with the use of a proprietary survey questionnaire. Statistic analysis of the results was performedusing the statistical package PQStat v1.6.6. Subjective evaluation of patients quality of life in 66 persons (60%) was at an average level, only 6 (5.45%) respondents rated the quality of their lives as being higher. Those living in towns of up to 50,000 residents rated their quality of life higher (6.21), with the lowest level being reported by those living in the countryside (4.95). Age did not influence significantly the quality of life, but older people most often experienced pain (p=0.4). Analysis of variance did not show statistically significant differences between marital status and respondent quality of life (p = 0.53) but did show significant differences between education levels and the incidence of negative feelings such as fear, anxiety or depression. Socio-demographic variables: such as gender, age and marital status do not significantly differentiate the quality of life of the respondents. There is a relationship between experiencing negative feelings and educational levels. The lower the education level obtained, the more often negative feelings are experienced. The experiencing of negative feelings and disease duration are variables that reduce the quality of life of respondents.

THE STRUCTURE OF PHARMACOTHERAPY OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND ADHERENCE IN YOUNG PATIENTS

Aim: To determine the indicators of adherence to drug therapy in young patients with arterial hypertension (АН) and the correlation between the indicators and therapy management.Materials and methods: The study enrolled 514 patients aged 25 to 45 years diagnosed with essential hypertension. We studied the structure of antihypertensive pharmacotherapy and adherence to treatment using the Moriski−Green test and the original questionnaire. The patients were distributed depending on the degree of blood pressure increase, administered treatment, age, economic factor, and drug source.Results: The adherence level by Moriski−Green test was 36.8%; according to the original questionnaire: high adherence level was 38.3%, incomplete adherence ― 33.7%, and poor adherence ― 28.0%. The monotherapy with ACE inhibitors predominated in the majority of cases; the fixed combinations were more typical for the treatment of the stage II AH, drug combinations ― for stage III AH. The highest therapy adherence was registered in patients with stage III AH receiving treatment with combinations of drugs in a single dosage form. The life quality of respondents and the drug source did not influence the adherence significantly.Conclusion: In young patients with arterial hypertension, some features of treatment structure determine the therapy adherence.

Predictors of adults' helping intentions and behaviours towards a person with a mental illness: A six-month follow-up study

Little is known about the relationship between adults' intentions to assist a hypothetical person experiencing a mental illness and their subsequent first aid actions in reality. This study examines whether the quality of respondents' stated first aid intentions predicts the quality of their helping behaviour towards a person they know in real life. A convenience sample of 820 Australian adults completed two surveys six months apart which asked questions about a hypothetical person experiencing depression with suicidal thoughts, and how they had assisted someone with a similar problem in their lives. The quality of helping intentions at baseline predicted the quality of mental health first aid behaviours at follow-up, as did the quality of past behaviours. In particular, people who intended to assess and assist with the crisis situation in the vignette were five times more likely to perform the same action when helping someone they knew. The quality of past intentions and behaviour, and confidence in helping, were the most significant predictors of behaviour at follow-up. These findings suggest that adults' mental health first aid intentions can be used to predict their subsequent behaviours, therefore, educating communities about effective first aid responses may increase future rates of appropriate help.

Connection between Parenting Styles and Self-harm in Adolescence

The aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between parenting styles and the occurrence of self-harm in adolescence, in the context of potential gender differences. In a large-scale survey, we administered a questionnaire asking about basic demographic characteristics, perceived quality of relationships within the respondents’ families, and the occurrence of self-injurious behavior. The questionnaire therefore contained the Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire (Gutierrez, 2001) and the Self-Harm Inventory (Sansone, Sansone & Wiedermann, 1995), and the Questionnaire for the Assessment of Parenting Styles in the Family (Čáp, 1994). The research sample consisted of 1,466 respondents aged between 11 and 16 years, of whom almost 20% had at least some experience with self-harm. Adolescents living in two-parent families were less likely to harm themselves: Nearly 60% of all adolescents coming from complete families had no experience with self-harm at all. Adolescents from single-parent families, on the other hand, were most frequently found among experimenters and chronic self-harmers – in both groups they constituted more than 20% of respondents. The study yielded interesting findings regarding the quality of respondents’ relationships with parents as well as perceived parenting styles, with self-harm occurring very frequently with weak and inconsistent parenting styles (around 40% each).

Directions of improving the quality of in-service teacher training in Serbia: The perspectives of different participants

Improving the quality of in-service teacher training is a very topical issue in educational policies of a number of countries. This segment of the system was also subject to considerable changes in Serbia in the past ten years. The changes brought about certain improvements, but also opened up numerous dilemmas and issues. This paper is aimed at acquiring an insight into the opinions of different participants on the ways of improving the quality of in-service teacher training. The sample included three groups of respondents: the employees in education bureaucracy and experts in the field of education (N=34), principals (N=50) and expert associates from primary schools (N=93). We developed a questionnaire for the purposes of this research, using open-ended questions to collect respondents? suggestions on improving the quality of in-service teacher training. The content analysis method was used to process the collected data. Research results point to three directions of the necessary changes: (1) better governing of the system of in-service teacher training, (2) providing funding and other forms of support, and (3) higher flexibility of in-service teacher training and implementation of the acquired knowledge. The range and quality of respondents? suggestions demonstrate the need to take into account different perspectives in overcoming the difficulties in the system and practice of in-service teacher training. Consequently, the obtained results should be observed as a contribution to creating a more purposeful and efficient system of in-service teacher training.

Cancer resource centers as third places

Purpose – This article aims to empirically illustrate the socially supportive role of cancer resource centers in their members' lives. Design/methodology/approach – The authors employ the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the QLQ-C30 to investigate the relationships between social support and respondents' quality of life. The authors also draw on internal cancer resource center data. Findings – The results show that the type of classes respondents engage in at the center, frequency of class/activity attendance, and member-to-member social support do not influence respondents' perceived quality of life. However, employee-to-member support does enhance a respondent's quality of life. Research limitations/implications – The study suggests that the activity programming at cancer resource centers is a conduit for the socially supportive relationships that form between and among employees and members. Given that the sample site was situated in a high-income, relatively stable suburban local...

The impact of respiratory symptoms presence on quality of life of tobacco smokers

Introduction: Quality of life is a broad term that refers to the total well-being of the individual in terms of physical, psychological, emotional, mental, and social well-being, and which is in turn influenced by numerous factors including age, gender, socioeconomic status, risk factors in behavior, the environment, and the absence or presence of disease. Goal: The goal was to determine the presence of respiratory symptoms in smokers and to compare them with non-smokers as well as determine the relationship between quality of life with the frequency of respiratory symptoms from the aspect of gender, age, the environment in which they live, and the total monthly income of smokers compared to non-smokers. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on a sample of 600 subjects who were divided into two groups. The first group consisted of regular smokers (300 subjects) and the second group consisted of non-smokers. Former smokers were not included in the study. The survey questionnaire was designed on the basis of the following. A questionnaire to test the quality of life SF-36; Inventory of socioeconomic status EuroQoL; Basic respiratory symptoms were examined by MRC questionnaire (consisting of 9 questions). Results: The presence of respiratory symptoms was not associated with gender and the area of origin of the respondents, while the level of education, age, total monthly household income, and smoking status were directly related to the presence of respiratory symptoms, so that respondents with lower education levels, older ones, those with lower incomes, and smokers have more pronounced symptoms of respiratory problems. There is large negative impact of respiratory symptoms presence on respondent's quality of life. Conclusion: Smoking status were directly related to the presence of respiratory symptoms. There is large negative impact of respiratory symptoms presence on respondent's quality of life.

Quality of life aspirations: Exploring baby-boomer financial means-end goal structures

Motivated by industry concerns that baby-boomers are neglecting to plan for an eventual retirement, this study examines perceptions about the importance of financial means in contributing to their quality of life. Framed by means-end chain analysis and scholarship in consumer evaluations of life satisfaction, a number of theoretical expectations are empirically confirmed. Findings indicate that financial means are not high in the order of life domains that contribute to respondent quality of life. Retirement planning relies predominantly on compulsory superannuation contributions from employers, with the assumption that this would provide sufficient income to maintain their current lifestyle. Prior to retirement, respondents reported being more preoccupied with funding children's education costs and home mortgage payments. They also wished to avoid the embarrassment of approaching a financial planner until they had a reasonable sum that required more skilful investment advice. Finally, it was revealed that gender had an influence on the priority given to financial means and subsequent decisions to seek financial planning advice. These findings confirm the importance for financial planners to determine the core motivations and subordinate means through which baby-boomers envisage achieving quality of life on the journey into retirement.

The dietary habits and nutritional status of residents in young people's homeless hostels

Objective To assess the dietary habits and nutritional status of young people who were temporary residents of homeless hostels. Methods Nutritional intake was assessed using 24-hour recalls. Nutritional status assessment included measuring height, weight, body fat, blood pressure and blood haemoglobin and total cholesterol levels. An informal interview was held with residents to establish general influences on their diet and lifestyle. Sample Fifteen men and 9 women, overall average age 18 years. Results The quality of respondents' diets was poor, consisting mainly of fried, processed food, soft drinks and tea/coffee with added sugar. Respondents had low intakes of a number of nutrients, including protein, non-starch polysaccharide (NSP), calcium, iron, zinc and folate. Energy intakes were also low. Nutritional status assessment revealed no immediate cause for concern. Understanding of basic facts regarding nutrition and healthy eating varied considerably. Conclusion This study highlighted poor nutritional intakes amongst a group of young people who are particularly vulnerable to food poverty, at an age when adequate nutrition is vital to growth and development.

Respondent Co-Operation in Focus Groups: A Field Study using Moderator Ratings

This research links the quality of respondents’ participation in focus groups as judged by moderators with an array of respondents’ background characteristics. This array includes: previous experience with focus groups; attitudes towards and motivation for attendance; age, sex, employment status, level of education; and different measures of civic involvement. The findings show that respondents who place less emphasis on the monetary incentive as a reason for attendance, who are better educated and who have a stronger civic orientation are judged by moderators to be more invested in the research process.

`Quality of Life' Talk: The Liberal Paradox of Psychological Testing

The new discourse of `quality of life' is highly consequential for those whose lives are regulated by medical and psychological services, but at the heart of it there is a paradox. On the one hand, psychologists are committed to assessing the wellbeing of their clients; on the other hand, their theorization of `quality of life' and their diagnostic interview procedures cordon off its official definition from ordinary usages. This paper explores how interviewers try to solve the paradox by `naturalizing' their questioning, in spite of interviewees' orientation to the clinical test that motivates it. We pay close attention to the actual practice of assessment interviews and show how troubles arise due to mismatches between the `natural' and the official in two crucial aspects: the motivation for asking about someone's quality of life and how to deal with the `irrelevant' material and troubles talk that the client might provide as an answer. We show how interviewers use cover identifications, pro-verbs and prodescriptions to solve the paradox they face. We conclude that whatever such interviews achieve, it is not so much a record of the respondent's quality of life but of the interviewer and interviewee's joint management of a paradoxical encounter.