Role Of Satisfaction Research Articles

Parental Sanctification, God Images, and Parental Happiness and Satisfaction in the United States

AbstractThe goal of this study was to assess the relationship between non‐theistic parental sanctification and well‐being among parents, and whether parents’ primary images of God (authoritative, benevolent, critical, and distant) modified this relationship among American parents. Drawing on nationally representative data from the 2014 Baylor Religion Survey (N = 1078), our cross‐sectional results suggest that non‐theistic sanctification was linked to greater overall happiness and satisfaction in the parental role. We also found consistent evidence that the relationship between non‐theistic parental sanctification and greater happiness and parental satisfaction was stronger for individuals with either an authoritative or benevolent God image, and weaker among those with parents with a distant God image. The study of sanctification in conjunction with images of the divine offers one fruitful approach to understanding both the benefits and risks of integrating religion/spirituality into daily life.

Novel solutions to the midwifery retention crisis in England: an organisational case study of midwives’ intentions to leave the profession and the role of retention midwives

Problem/Background: Midwifery retention is a global issue, but less is known regarding what motivates midwives’ intention to stay or leave within individual organisations. In 2021, NHS England funded maternity organisations to employ retention midwives. To date, the impact of these roles has not been evaluated. Aim: To explore the views of midwives regarding their intentions to leave or stay within one English organisation and to provide insights into the perceived impact of the role of retention midwives. Methods: An instrumental case study was carried out in one organisation. Data a mixed methods survey (n=67/91) and interview data (n=7). Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics; qualitative data using thematic analysis. All data was synthesised together. Findings: The three themes included ‘Values-based tensions: The eroding role of the midwife’; ‘Discerning differences: Intentions to leave or stay’; ‘Retention midwives: Activities and impact’. Discussion: We found that there was a clear link between midwives’ intention to leave or stay and their workplace roles; specialist midwives were more likely to stay, report satisfaction, autonomy, and feel a sense of contribution or effectiveness in their role compared to those in other roles. The retention midwives were making a positive difference to midwives’ experience of the workplace. Conclusion: Midwives working within the same organisation have different experiences of their role and job satisfaction. Future work should consider applying the positive elements of the specialist roles to the wider midwifery workforce to enhance retention. The retention midwife role shows promise, but further evaluation is required.

Achieving Excellence in Cloud-Based E-Learning Systems: Exploring Quality Factors and Benefits

Purpose: This study examines the effectiveness and advantages of cloud-based e-learning platforms in Kuwait, integrating concepts from Information System Success Model (ISSM) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). It investigates the impact of system quality (SQ), service quality (SRQ), and information quality (IQ) in cloud computing (CC) on user satisfaction (SAT), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU). Furthermore, it examines how PEOU and usefulness affect SAT and the role of SAT in mediating benefits. Study design/methodology/approach: Survey data were used to analyze relationships in 15 hypotheses using SmartPLS structural equation modelling. Sample and data: The empirical data were gathered from a sample of 221 college students. Results: The analysis revealed that several hypotheses were rejected, including SRQ on SAT, PU, and PEOU, which were found to be insignificant. Similarly, IQ did not exhibit a significant effect on SAT and PU, yet it did have an impact on PEOU. Consequently, it was found that the SAT only mediates the relationship between SQ and benefits. The study further explores potential explanations for these insignificant findings. Originality/value: Despite limited research on cloud computing learning platforms, this study sheds light on the intricate dynamics among these variables and the overall benefits of such platforms in Kuwait.Research limitations/implications: The unexpected insignificant relationships, such as SRQ, suggest practical implications, including the need to re-evaluate the providers’ approaches to customer service. Using services that are more tailored to specific contexts may be beneficial. The timing and context of the study could limit its generalizability.

Australian Teachers’ Perceptions of Safety, Violence and Limited Support in Their Workplaces

ABSTRACT In the context of teaching workforce shortages, this study examined teachers’ perceptions of safety, role satisfaction, and their intent to remain in the profession, in Australia. Findings from two iterations of a survey of a total of 8293 teachers revealed that 20% to 25% of participants felt unsafe in their schools. The results also showed that those who felt unsafe were less likely to be satisfied with the role and more likely to intend to leave the profession. Sources of safety concerns included student and parent behaviors along with a lack of support from schools and systems. The findings highlight an urgent need to better understand how schools and education systems might foster safer, more inclusive and positive learning environments.

Moms in motion: Predicting healthcare utilization patterns among mothers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mothers have a significant influence on family dynamics, child development, and access to family services. There is a lack of literature on the typical Canadian maternal experience and its influence on access to services for mothers despite recognizing the importance of mothers. A cross-sectional study was conducted to address this research gap that employed Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Service Use in conjunction with a feminist lens. A total of 1,082 mothers who resided in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) participated in a province-wide survey in 2017 and reported on their wellbeing, family life, and healthcare utilization. Stepwise binomial logistic regressions and linear regressions were used to predict initiation and continued service utilization within the preceding 12 months, respectively. Mothers who participated in this survey were older, and were more likely to be in a relationship than those in the Canadian census, while no difference was observed in annual income. Approximately half of mothers accessed services for themselves over the previous 12-months, with the overwhelming majority accessing services for their children. Medical services were the most likely to be utilized, and mental health and behavioural services were the most likely services to be needed, but not available. Sociodemographic (e.g., age, education attainment), familial relationships and role satisfaction, health need, and health practices predicted maternal initiation and continued use of services, with a larger number of variables influencing maternal service initiation as compared to continuous use of services. Sociodemographic (e.g., maternal age, community population), maternal social support, health need, and maternal health practices predicted maternal access of at least one child service while family relationships, health need, and maternal health practices predicted maternal use of a range of child services conditional on initial access. These results can support the provincial health system to better support access to care by acknowledging the interdependent nature of maternal and child health care utilization. They also highlight the importance of equitable healthcare access in rural locations. Results are discussed in terms of their clinical relevance to health policy.

Things You Do: A randomized controlled trial of an unguided ultra-brief intervention to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

The ‘Things You Do’ encompass five types of actions that are strongly associated with good mental health: Healthy Thinking, Meaningful Activities, Goals and Plans, Healthy Habits, and Social Connections. Ultra-brief interventions which increase how often people perform these actions may decrease depression and anxiety. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (N = 349) compared an unguided ultra-brief intervention based on the ‘Things You Do’ against a waitlist control. The intervention included one online module, two practice guides, and four weeks of daily text messages. The primary timepoint was 5-weeks post-baseline. The intervention resulted in moderate reductions in depression (d = 0.51) and anxiety (d = 0.55) alongside moderate increases in the frequency of Things You Do actions (d = 0.54), compared to controls. No significant change in number of days out of role or life satisfaction were observed. Treatment completion was high (92 %), most participants reported being satisfied with the treatment (66 %), and improvements were maintained at 3-month follow-up. This study demonstrated that an automated ultra-brief ‘Things You Do’ intervention resulted in clinically significant reductions in depression and anxiety. Ultra-brief interventions may provide a scalable solution to support individuals who are unlikely to engage in longer forms of psychological treatment.

The Antecedents of Successful Competency Test of Indonesia Family Planning Counselors

Purpose: This study investigated several selected antecedents that affect the result of competency tests of family planning counselors in South Kalimantan Province, namely motivation, social environment, the institution role, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction. Method/design/approach: This research was conducted in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, involving 330 active family planning counselors from 13 regencies/cities who had taken the competency test between 2017 and 2020. The study employed the census technique, which means all counselors were included in the sample. Data was analyzed using the 'Smart-PLS 3.0' software. Results and conclusion: Data analysis with SmartPLS showed that Job Satisfaction, Institutional Role, and Self-efficacy significantly affect the success of the Competency Test. There were significant influences of motivation and social environment on self-efficacy. Among these antecedents, the Institution’s Role was the most substantial factor affecting the Competency Test’s success. Research implications: Policies and human resource development strategies of the Indonesia National Family Planning Coordinating Agency were discussed as part of the research implications. Originality/value: The research analysis yielded valuable findings regarding the key determinants that exert a substantial influence on the efficacy of competency assessments administered to family planning counselors. The results of this study can be utilized to provide valuable insights for the formulation of policies and the development of human resource strategies within the Indonesia National Family Planning Coordinating Agency.

“If not work, then what?”: work, ambition, and satisfaction among young women in urban India

ABSTRACT This paper explores aspirations among the youth in India by seeing connections to two themes – ambition and satisfaction. While aspirations can call on a range of values, what is it that drives people as they deal with aspirations? Is dissatisfaction a driver of ambition, or a hurdle for future progress? How does one look at ambition and satisfaction in the larger field of aspirations as sociological phenomena? Using macro-data to establish a broader context, along with in-depth interviews with working women from a range of occupations in Delhi, and a detailed case-study of one woman , this paper studies the role ambition and satisfaction play in women’s lives in urban India. It underscores the barriers and risks young women face in the labour market, which vary by their occupation, socio-economic status, and level of education. These barriers constrain and, at times, motivate women to be ambitious, to aspire, and to achieve.

아버지의 온라인 양육참여와 부모역할만족도 간 관계

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between fathers' online involvement and parental satisfaction. The subjects of this study were 438 fathers among parents of daycare centers located in Gyeonggi-do. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted to understand the characteristics of the study subjects and the relationship between each variable. The results of this study were as follows. First, the level of the father's online involvement was at a medium level. Among the sub-factors of online involvement, ‘sharing responsibility for child-rearing’ and ‘leisure time with children’ were relatively high. And the father's parental satisfaction was found to be at a slightly high level. According to the results of the sub-question, it was high in the order of sharing photos and videos of children with spouses, discussing children's development, finding out performance information and ticket reservations to live a cultural life with children, checking usage information on the website to go to amusement facilities with children, and purchasing educational supplies necessary for children. Second, there was a positive correlation between father's online involvement and parental satisfaction, and father's online involvement was found to have a significant impact on parental role satisfaction. This study revealed the reality and value of fathers' online parenting participation in modern society where technology is used in all aspects of life. In particular, the results show that fathers are more active in communicating with their spouses than taking a leading role with their children online, which is expected to have implications for establishing father support policies to help them become active caregivers.

대학 교양수업에서 프로젝트 기반 학습의 팀 성취도 및 학습만족도에 영향을 미치는 요인 규명

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the impact of task authenticity, team composition satisfaction, appropriateness of task burden, instructor role satisfaction, and evaluation appropriateness on learners' perceived team achievement and learning satisfaction in project-based learning within a university general education class. This research sought to understand the factors that contribute to learners successfully and satisfactorily carrying out projects.
 Methods The study involved 138 students who participated in a six-week project-based learning program as part of a general education course at a 4-year university in Seoul. Following the completion of the project-based learning, a survey was conducted to assess five predictor variables and the dependent variables. Multiple regression analyses were employed to explore the relationships between the predictor variables and perceived team achievement as well as learning satisfaction.
 Results The perceived team achievement was significantly predicted by team composition satisfaction, appropriateness of task burden, instructor role satisfaction, and evaluation appropriateness. However, task authenticity was found to be non-predictive. The predictive power for perceived team achievement was highest for team composition satisfaction, followed by instructor role satisfaction, evaluation appropriateness, and appropriateness of task burden. Learning satisfaction was significantly predicted by team composition satisfaction and instructor role satisfaction. On the other hand, task authenticity, appropriateness of task burden, and evaluation appropriateness were found to be non-predictive. The predictive power for learning satisfaction was highest for team composition satisfaction, followed by instructor role satisfaction.
 Conclusions To enhance team achievement and learning satisfaction in university general education classes with project-based learning, it is most effective to elevate team composition satisfaction. Increasing satisfaction with the instructor's role can also enhance both team achievement and learning satisfaction. Finally, applying diverse evaluation methods and maintaining an appropriate level of task burden have been shown to contribute to the improvement of team achievement.

The Impact of Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment on Social Roles and Well-Being in Breast Cancer Survivors.

To explore the impact of disruptions in information processing (DIPs) on social roles, well-being, and quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer survivors after chemotherapy. Experiences of DIPs were explored in eight breast cancer survivors aged 53-70 years, 12-60 months post-treatment, referred from a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and a nonprofit breast cancer support organization from January 6 to August 31, 2020. This study used a mixed-methods approach. Participants journaled and answered questionnaires sent via mail that asked them about changes in their cognition, QOL, and social roles. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed using constant comparative analysis, and questionnaire scores were compared with qualitative data. Journals revealed problems with functioning in occupational roles and increased stress, anxiety, and frustration. Women with more DIPs tended to have lower role satisfaction and QOL. Greater role satisfaction was associated with higher QOL and social role participation. Mitigating the effects of DIPs on social function may allow women to continue in important roles, which has the potential to affect QOL.

언론인의 괴롭힘과 트라우마에 대한 경험이 언론 역할에 대한 인식 및 직무 만족도에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

언론인의 괴롭힘과 트라우마에 대한 경험이 언론 역할에 대한 인식 및 직무 만족도에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

Comparison of time to clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life in neurological disorders in patients treated with natalizumab versus ocrelizumab.

Aim: To assess time to improvement in Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) domains for patients treated with natalizumab versus ocrelizumab. Methods: Patients enrolled in the MS PATHS network who initiated treatment with either natalizumab or ocrelizumab rated the Neuro-QoL domains of physical function, symptoms, emotional health, cognitive function and social ability. Results: Time to clinically meaningful improvement was significantly shorter with natalizumab versus ocrelizumab for cognitive function (event time ratio [95% CI]: 0.37 [0.24-0.57]; p<0.001), sleep disturbance (0.45 [0.28-0.72]; p=0.001), social role participation (0.37 [0.21-0.66]; p=0.001) and social role satisfaction (0.5 [0.31-0.8]; p=0.004). Conclusion: Natalizumab had shorter time to clinically meaningful improvement in cognitive, sleep, and social role Neuro-QoL domains versus ocrelizumab.

Psychometric Properties of the Parental Stress Scale in Swedish Parents of Children with and without Neurodevelopmental Conditions.

Parents of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDC) are at risk of experiencing elevated levels of parental stress. Access to robust instruments to assess parental stress is important in both clinical and research contexts. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Parental Stress Scale (PSS), completed by parents of 3- to 17-year-old children, with and without NDCs. Main analyses were conducted on data from three independent samples: a community sample (n=1018), a treatment-seeking sample of parents of children with various disabilities (n=653), and a sample of parents of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who themselves reported varying ADHD symptom severities (n=562). Additional analyses were enabled by the use of data from a complementary test-retest sample (n=337). The internal consistency of the PSS was good (Cronbach's alpha, α=.87) and its test-retest reliability moderate (ICC=.66). The scale correlated in the expected direction with related constructs (r=.50-.56 in the community sample). An exploratory factor analysis found its internal structure to reflect two aspects of parental stress: Lack of Parental Rewards and Role Satisfaction (factor 1, α=.90) and Parental Stressors and Distress (factor 2, α=.85). The treatment-seeking parents of children with disabilities reported higher parental stress than community reference parents (p<.001; Cohen's d=1.17). Moreover, we found that parents with high ADHD symptom severity reported higher parental stress than parents with low ADHD symptom severity (p<.001; d=0.39). In summary, we found evidence in support of the reliability and validity of the PSS, which overall was judged to be useful as a measure of parental stress in a Swedish context. In addition, our results underline the importance of considering parental stress and related needs in assessments and intervention planning involving families of children with NDCs.

NURSING STRUCTURAL EMPOWERMENT: A CONCEPT ANALYSIS

Background: The concept of empowerment originated from the social sciences in the twentieth century. The concept was adopted in nursing to increase the professional progress of nursing sciences. The concept of empowerment is used in nursing as two constructs: structural and psychological.&#x0D; Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to perform a concept analysis of structural empowerment from a nursing perspective.&#x0D; Methods: Walker and Avant’s method of concept analysis was used&#x0D; Results: Autonomy and influence are considered major attributes of the structural empowerment concept in nursing. The method used for concept analysis provided purposeful clarification of the concept and confirmed the findings of the analysis.&#x0D; Conclusion: Structural empowerment in nursing has contributed positively to nurses, patient care, and organizations. It is linked to better quality effects, patient safety, and work effectiveness. Among leadership, it is associated with enhanced role satisfaction. Both inside and outside of organizational contexts, educational programs should play a part in developing empowerment since empowered nurses are more inclined to exercise skills like decision-making, problem-solving, and caregiving. Entail instructional programs to foster critical thinking, leadership, and better comprehension of nursing.&#x0D;

The Association between Operating Room Nurses’ Characteristics, Competence, and Missed Nursing Care: A National Survey

Background. Missed nursing care, which has been explored in various acute care settings, results in adverse patient outcomes and job dissatisfaction in nurses. However, little is known about missed care in the operating room. Objective. This study tested a hypothesised model to identify relationships between nurses’ age, years of experience in the operating room, job satisfaction, and intention to leave which have direct and indirect effects on the frequency of missed care. The frequency of missed care was hypothesised to be mediated by nurses reported perioperative competence and the reasons for missed care. Design. A cross-sectional design using an online survey of Australian perioperative nurses was undertaken in 2022. Methods. All Australian College of Perioperative Nurses members were invited to participate. Missed nursing care was measured using the MISSCARE Survey-OR. Age, years of experience, and intention to leave were single-item measures. Satisfaction was a three-item scale. Competence was measured by the 18-item Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Short Form. Structural equation modelling was used to test our hypothesised model. Results. Of the 5,500 nurses invited, 853 (15.5%) responded, but only 602 (10.9%) participant responses were usable for inclusion in the model. The model demonstrates that participants’ age directly predicted the frequency of missed care, nurse role satisfaction, perceived perioperative competence, and reasons for missed care. The reasons for missed care and perceived perioperative competence were mediators that were negatively associated with the frequency of missed care. Conclusions. While the final model explained 22.6% of the frequency of missed care, other variables not identified in this study may influence this outcome.

The readability of online patient education materials on maxillomandibular advancement surgery.

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an effective surgical option for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As a relatively new treatment option, patients may turn to the Internet to learn more. However, online patient education materials (OPEMs) on MMA may be written at a higher literacy level than recommended for patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the readability of OPEMs on MMA. A Google search of "maxillomandibular advancement" was performed, and the first 100 results were screened. Websites that met eligibility criteria were analyzed for their readability using the Automated Readability Index (ARI), Coleman-Liau Index (CLI), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Gunning Fog (GF), and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) and compared to the recommended sixth-grade reading level using one-tailed t tests. Readability scores were compared based on the type of website, including hospitals/universities or physician clinics, using ANOVA tests. The mean (SD) for ARI, CLI, FKGL, GF, and SMOG was 11.91 (2.43), 13.42 (1.81), 11.91 (2.06), 14.32 (2.34), and 13.99 (1.56), respectively. All readability scores were significantly higher than a sixth-grade reading level (p < 0.001). After comparing readability scores between different website types (university/hospital, clinic, and other), there was no statistical difference found. The available OPEMs on MMA surgery for OSA are above the recommended sixth-grade reading level. Identifying and reducing the gap between the reading levels of OPEMs and the reading level of the patient are needed to encouragea more active role, informed decisions, and better patient satisfaction.

Reporting radiographers in Europe survey: Support, role satisfaction, and advanced clinical practice within the European federation of radiographer society (EFRS) member countries

IntroductionIncreasing number of radiographers are undertaking image reporting throughout Europe. However, there are variations in practice and experience in European countries. The study aim was to investigate reporting radiographer's perceptions in relation to support for their role and workload satisfaction and elements of advanced practice that may also be undertaken. MethodsFollowing institutional ethical approval an online 34 item questionnaire survey was circulated via social media; Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn in a 12-week period in 2022 across Europe. The survey data were managed by the online secure database REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). Data was collected across a range of questions, of which those relating to support for, and barriers to radiographer reporting, role and job satisfaction, and other role elements are reported here. ResultsA response level of 345 individual reporting radiographers replied to the survey from 15 European countries; some questions were optional and therefore had a lower response rate. There was consensus about the need for support from radiologists and management, protected time, and funding to support the reporting role. The majority of respondents received additional pay for taking on this role and expressed satisfaction with their role and workload. In relation to elements of advanced practice, the majority of respondents were involved in educational and managerial activities, and there was interest, but limited involvement, in research. ConclusionThere was a consensus about the support needed, and perceived barriers to, radiographer reporting, between reporting radiographers from different countries. Whilst there is some commonality in relation to activities such as supervision and education, there was clearer variety in relation to opportunities for research between the respondents, perhaps reflecting the differences between reporting as a standalone role development and reporting as part of an advanced clinical practice role. Implications for practiceAs there is increasingly an emphasis on advanced clinical practice, reporting radiographers are likely to require support to develop their skills so that they can actively participate in the broader activities associated with this role, including education, leadership, and research.

Developing a Rolefulness Worksheet and its Effect on Increasing Rolefulness

This study investigated the effects of a worksheet on rolefulness, which refers to an individual’s continuous sense of role satisfaction in their daily life. To this end, 25 female university students from Japan were asked to accomplish the worksheet. Furthermore, their scores on the Rolefulness Scale were compared before and after the work. The results showed that the worksheet contributed to a substantial increase in the participants’ social rolefulness. The results indicate that the worksheet can improve an individual’s social rolefulness and can be applied in several areas such as education and career development.

Preceptor Course Structures and Processes Contributing to Newly Licensed Nurse Outcomes.

This article describes a preceptor program implemented across a health care system with standardized structures and processes that contribute to newly licensed nurse outcomes, including role satisfaction and retention. A quantitative design used two psychometrically tested instruments with data collected through Internet-based surveys. Newly licensed nurses' perceptions of their preceptors were consistently favorable. Newly licensed nurse retention from 2019 through 2022 was 93% at 1 year. Preceptor programs are a critical element in facilitating the transition of newly licensed nurses to professional practice. The success of the program is dependent on the quality of preceptors, who must be carefully selected, educated, and evaluated for the role. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(10):448-453.].