Healthcare workers (HCWs) are continuously exposed to stress and potentially traumatic experiences, as during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to investigate the correlates and predictors of Post-traumatic growth (PTG), a positive outcome following adversity, in a group of HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional design. The sample included 168 HCWs (almost 43% were nurses working in hospitals or aging facilities) who were assessed with the PTG Inventory (PTGI) and other indicators of psychological distress (DASS-21) and well-being such as the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Mental Health Continuum Short-Form (MHC-SF), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Regression analyses were calculated to evaluate the relationships among variables. PTG Inventory positively correlated with SWLS (r = 0.256, p < 0.001) and MHC (r = 0.315, p < 0.001), but no correlations with anxiety and depression emerged. Female gender (β = 0.248, p = 0.001), COVID-19 infection (β = 0.222, p = 0.003), and MHC Total score (β = 0.294, p = 0.008) predicted PTGI. Additionally, a significant curvilinear U-shaped relationship existed between DASS-stress and PTGI levels (β = 0.541, p = 0.021), meaning that PTG was lower at a medium level of stress. During the pandemic PTGI in HCWs was more directly predicted by well-being indicators than distress. Prioritizing their well-being, especially in times of crises, could aid in managing stress and trauma in healthcare settings.

Aim of the study To evaluate health-promoting behaviors in patients with schizophrenia and to assess the significance of differences in the studied variables between women and men diagnosed with schizophrenia. Subject or material and methods The study included 70 patients receiving care at a mental health clinic, of whom 54.29% were women. The following psychometric tools were used: the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI), and an original demographic data questionnaire. The study received a positive opinion from the Bioethics Committee of the Medical University of Silesia. Results Statistically significant negative correlations were found between the overall health behavior score (HBS) and in subscores, such as positive mental attitude and the severity of depressive symptoms (HADS-D). Additionally, the positive mental attitude subscale correlated negatively with both anxiety and depressive symptoms. No significant differences were found between women and men in our study. Discussion Schizophrenia, which belongs to the group of psychotic disorders, significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. Difficulties in this illness cover many areas – from self-perception and acceptance of the disease to professional and social activity, including health-promoting behaviors, important for mental and physical hygiene. Conclusions Among patients with schizophrenia, a higher level of pro-health behaviors is associated with a lower severity of depression and anxiety symptoms. These results emphasize the importance of promoting a pro-health lifestyle in this group of patients. Further research is needed to allow for an in-depth analysis of the relationships obtained and to verify the conclusions.

University students are frequently exposed to academic and psychosocial stressors that may affect their psychological well-being. This study examined the relationships between perceived stress, emotional intelligence, and life satisfaction among university students. A cross-sectional design was conducted with 231 students from Spain and Italy enrolled in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences programs. Participants completed the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS). Results indicated that perceived stress was negatively associated with life satisfaction, whereas emotional intelligence dimensions were positively related to life satisfaction. However, emotional intelligence did not moderate the relationship between stress and life satisfaction. In addition, Spanish students reported lower stress and higher life satisfaction than Italian students. These findings suggest that emotional intelligence contributes to student well-being primarily through direct associations with life satisfaction rather than by buffering the effects of stress.

Attitudes toward death and satisfaction with life among professionals in residential care facilities: A correlational study.

Aim: To examine the predictors of life satisfaction among Croatian war veterans. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a 14-item questionnaire distributed across multiple Croatian cities. We used multiple linear regression to determine the influence of demographic, social, and lifestyle factors on life satisfaction, measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results: Our sample included 167 veterans. Higher monthly household income (β = 0.30, P &lt; 0.001) and greater friendship satisfaction (β = 0.29, P &lt; 0.001) were associated with higher life satisfaction, while not having a partner was associated with lower life satisfaction (β = –0.24, P &lt; 0.001). Other variables, including age, gender, pet ownership, and religiosity, were not significant predictors. The final model accounted for 33.1% of the variance in life satisfaction (R2 = 0.33). Conclusions: Social and economic stability, as well as the quality of social relationships, play a crucial role in the subjective well-being of Croatian war veterans, and can thus be considered as targets for support interventions. Future research should explore the effects of demographic, social, and lifestyle factors on well-being and life satisfaction in this population on a wider sample and dive deeper into the meaning of pets in the lives of veterans.

Background: The mental health of healthcare professionals is increasingly concerning, particularly in regions facing economic, political, and security instability. Aims: This study assesses the psychological well-being of staff at a university hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, and identifies factors related to depression, anxiety, stress, and life satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2024 with 218 hospital employees. Participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire including the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale − 21 Items (DASS-21) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate comparisons, and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Over 56% of participants reported moderate to severe levels of stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Higher DASS-21 scores were associated with younger age, alcohol consumption, stress from relationships, and the economic crisis. Lower SWLS scores were associated with stress from the economic crisis and South Lebanon concurrent war. Conclusions: The study reveals significant mental health challenges among Beirut’s healthcare professionals, with stressors including relational stress, economic and political instability and the South Lebanon concurrent war. The authors propose targeted interventions such as improved access to psychological support, staff wellness programs, and workplace policies that promote work-life balance to enhance well-being and quality of care.

Financial well-being is increasingly recognized as a central dimension of overall well-being, yet few culturally adapted instruments exist to measure its subjective aspects in Latin America. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Multidimensional Subjective Financial Well-Being Scale (MSFWBS) for use with the Mexican adult population, ensuring linguistic, cultural, and psychometric equivalence. Following international cross-cultural adaptation guidelines, the 25-item MSFWBS was translated and administered to 501 Mexican adults. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analyses were performed on split subsamples. Reliability was assessed using McDonald’s omega, while validity was examined through correlations with life satisfaction and perceived stress, latent-level convergent and discriminant validity indices (AVE, CR), measurement invariance, and known-groups comparisons. The original five-factor structure was supported, demonstrating excellent incremental fit (CFI = 0.994; TLI = 0.993) and acceptable absolute fit (RMSEA = 0.071; SRMR = 0.062). Internal consistency was excellent for the total scale (ωₜ = 0.95). Convergent and criterion-related validity were supported through strong correlations with Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) (r = .71, p < .001) and negative associations with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (r = –.41, p < .001), as expected. The Mexican version of the MSFWBS demonstrates robust factorial validity, reliability, and cultural relevance. It provides a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing subjective financial well-being in Mexico and supports cross-cultural comparisons in financial psychology.

Purpose To investigate whether self-reported assistive device (AD) use within the past 12 months preceding baseline data collection is associated with a change in life satisfaction (LS) between baseline and three years of follow-up among community-dwelling older adults (≥ 65 years) compared to those who did not use AD at all. Materials and Methods Using multiple linear regression models, the change in LS (follow-up - baseline), measured with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), was regressed on AD use (yes/no) and a series of sociodemographic, health, functionality, psychological, and support covariates. Complete cases from the Tracking (n = 5,502) and Comprehensive (n = 9,760) cohorts of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Ageing (CLSA) were analysed. Results The results did not provide evidence for an association between self-reported AD use and changes in LS over time (Tracking cohort: β ^ = 1.16, 95% CI = −0.57 to 2.89; Comprehensive cohort: β ^ = 0.47, 95% CI = −0.89 to 1.82). Conclusions The non-significant findings may partly be explained by the fact that a majority of the study sample reported high LS scores and low usage of AD. Nonetheless, null findings are valuable as they can guide future research and prevent biased policies and practices. Future research can employ longer follow-up periods, collect data on additional confounding factors such as device satisfaction, conduct analyses by specific device type (e.g. mobility devices versus vision-related devices), and use refined LS questions related to AD use to structure future studies towards investigating LS in the context of AD use.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the associations of physiological (VO2max), morphological (body fat percentage), and behavioral factors (physical activity levels) with life satisfaction among teacher education and preschool education students, with a particular focus on self-rated health as a potential statistical mediator. Methods: The sample consisted of 228 students (95% female; mean age = 21.96 ± 4.24 years). Life satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), self-rated health (SRH) with a single-item measure of general health, physical activity (PA) with the IPAQ-SF questionnaire, cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max estimate) with the 20 m shuttle run test, and body fat percentage (BF%) with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Data were analyzed using hierarchical regression and mediation models with the PROCESS macro (Model 4). Results: SRH accounted for 17.2% of the variance in life satisfaction, emerging as the strongest correlate relative to physiological and morphological indicators. In the primary regression model, total PA accounted for an additional 2.3% of explained variance, whereas in a secondary parallel model, moderate PA accounted for 2.2%. Vigorous PA was not a significant correlate. Mediation analyses indicated that VO2max was not directly associated with life satisfaction but showed a statistically significant indirect association through SRH. No significant indirect associations were found for BF%, individual activity intensities, or total PA. Conclusions: The results highlight the relevance of perceptual and behavioral health indicators in understanding the relationships among PA, physical fitness, and psychological well-being in this student population. The findings provide preliminary insight into how multiple health-related dimensions may relate to life satisfaction, underscoring the need for longitudinal research before more confident interpretations of practical relevance can be made.

Life satisfaction, a core component of subjective well-being, has not been comprehensively explored among urban slum populations. This study aimed to psychometrically assess the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and examine socio-demographic correlates of life satisfaction among adults in Gorakhpur, India. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 406 participants (52.5% male, 47.5% female) selected through multistage random sampling across eight urban slums in Gorakhpur. Eligible individuals were aged 18 years or above and residents of the selected slum areas. Data were collected using a pre-validated version of the SWLS and a structured socio-demographic questionnaire, administered via the EpiCollect5 through face-to-face interviews. Descriptive and comparative analyses were used to assess group differences across socio-demographic variables. The SWLS showed good internal consistency (α = 0.842) and satisfactory inter-item correlations (r = 0.375-0.654, p < 0.01). Males reported significantly higher life satisfaction than females, particularly among married and cohabiting individuals (27.30 vs. 23.75, p = 0.001) and non-vegetarian consumers (27.28 vs. 24.25, p < 0.001). Participants from joint families showed higher satisfaction than those in nuclear households (26.79 vs. 20.29, p = 0.011). Women aged 56-65 had the lowest satisfaction scores (14.50 ± 0.71), with half reporting neutrality or dissatisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of gender, family structure and dietary habits as key socio-cultural correlates of life satisfaction in urban slum communities. The presence of moderate satisfaction levels despite material hardship highlights the need for context-sensitive well-being frameworks and community-informed interventions in similar low-resource settings.

This study aims to examine the levels of emotional disturbances, psychological resilience, and life satisfaction among earthquake survivors residing in temporary shelters in Hatay province following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centred earthquakes. Additionally, it seeks to identify the critical role of life satisfaction. This study employs a quantitative, correlational research design with data collected from 408 participants selected through purposive sampling. Participants range in age from 18 to 70 years. Data collection utilizes face-to-face surveys administered through a demographic information form, the Brief Psychological Resilience Scale (BPRS), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Analyses are performed using JASP (v.0.19.3.0), incorporating descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, mediation, and moderation analyses. The results reveal that female and younger earthquake survivors report significantly higher levels of emotional disturbances. Emotional disturbances negatively predict psychological resilience, whereas life satisfaction positively predicts psychological resilience. No meaningful relationship emerges between emotional disturbances and life satisfaction. Moderation analyses demonstrate that life satisfaction significantly moderates the relationship between stress, anxiety, depression, and psychological resilience. However, mediation analyses indicate that neither life satisfaction nor emotional disturbances mediate the relationship between psychological resilience and the other Variables. According to the research findings, depression, anxiety and stress negatively affect psychological resilience, while life satisfaction plays a role in increasing vulnerability rather than fulfilling its expected buffering function; it shows that groups such as women, younger generations, and single individuals exhibit higher levels of mood disorders and lower levels of psychological resilience; and that the relationship between educational level and psychological resilience is shaped by cultural context. Therefore, in disaster management processes, rather than focusing solely on increasing life satisfaction, developing goal-oriented psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing mood disorders, community solidarity programs, and psychological support services integrated into the insurance system are critical for sustainable disaster resilience. This study highlights a crucial paradox for post-disaster mental health: life satisfaction, rather than buffering the impact of emotional distress, can unexpectedly increase psychological vulnerability.

Recreational dance offers significant psychological well-being potential. However, traditional instruction emphasizes technique while limiting attention to nervous system development and embodied meaning-making. Despite empirical support for polyvagal theory, motor learning science, somatic education, and phenomenology, their systematic integration into unified structures is not clearly established in recreational dance contexts. This protocol integrates nervous system regulation, motor learning, and creative expression within structured Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) modern dance syllabus for recreational adults. It presents a 12-week integrated dance-mindfulness intervention addressing this gap through a three-phase structure grounded in neuroscience and embodied pedagogy. The intervention comprises eight standardized components delivered weekly. The randomized controlled trial evaluates intervention effects using the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), and the Leisure Involvement Scale (LIS). Qualitative assessment via semi-structured phenomenological interviews (Weeks 8 and 12) and weekly journaling captures somatic awareness, nervous system resilience, technical confidence, creative expression, relational and social belonging, and embodied meaning-making. Intervention participants are expected to show significantly greater improvements compared to controls. Results will establish evidence-based practice standards for recreational dance and demonstrate neuroscience integration’s efficacy for psychological wellbeing and embodied meaning-making.

Effect of multidisciplinary ERAS-based nursing model on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing radical resection for oral cancer.

Abstract Background As mental health issues among college students become increasingly prominent, traditional ideological and political education (Ideo-Political Education) models are facing challenges. While such education inherently holds potential for emotional support and psychological counseling, empirical evidence for systematically integrating psychological techniques to enhance its counseling efficacy remains scarce. Accordingly, based on the theories of empathy, cognitive restructuring and emotional regulation, this study developed and tested an Ideo-Political intervention program integrated with emotional counseling techniques. It aimed to assess the program’s effects on alleviating students’ emotional distress, enhancing their psychological resilience and improving life satisfaction, as well as explore a practical path for the collaborative education of Ideo-Political Education and mental health education. Methods A quasi-experimental design was adopted. A total of 200 freshmen and sophomores from four randomly selected ideological and political courses at a university were divided into an experimental group (n = 100) and a control group (n = 100). The experimental group received a structured emotional counseling module embedded in the 16-week Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Legal Basis course, covering empathy discussion, emotional expression training, cognitive restructuring exercises, group situational simulation, reflective writing and teacher feedback, while the control group received regular instruction. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item scale (PHQ-9), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used for assessments at pre-test (T0), mid-test (8th week, T1) and post-test (16th week, T2). Repeated measures analysis of variance (p&amp;lt;.5) was applied for data analysis. Results Core results are presented in Table 1. As shown in Table 1, the GAD-7 score of the experimental group was 5.2 ± 3.0, significantly lower than that of the control group (8.1 ± 3.5, p&amp;lt;.001), indicating effective alleviation of generalized anxiety symptoms. Meanwhile, the experimental group’s PHQ-9 score was 4.8 ± 2.8, versus 7.5 ± 3.2 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (p&amp;lt;.001). For positive indicators, the experimental group achieved significantly higher CD-RISC (72.4 ± 8.1) and SWLS (25.1 ± 4.3) scores than the control group (p&amp;lt;.001), reflecting enhanced psychological resilience and improved life satisfaction. Discussion After a 16-week ideological and political education intervention integrated with psychological techniques, college students showed significant improvements in emotional state, psychological resilience and life satisfaction. The experimental group exhibited marked reductions in anxiety and depression, with greater improvements than the control group. Results indicate that systematically incorporating structured psychological techniques into ideological and political education effectively enhances its functions of emotional counseling and psychological support. Future research should verify the model’s applicability across different courses and groups, optimize the intervention program, and evaluate its long-term effects via follow-ups to improve the ideological and political education system.

Background/Objectives: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at a significant risk for depressive and anxiety disorders, including severe depression. The use of virtual reality (VR) during hemodialysis can significantly impact psychological well-being and thus overall quality of life. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of VR therapy undertaken by hemodialysis (HD) patients on depression, anxiety, perceived self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Methods: Hemodialysis (HD) patients were recruited from the Dialysis Centre at St. Luke's Hospital in Bolesławiec. Group I (experimental EG) included 16 HD patients, and Group II (control CG) included 22 HD patients (no VR session). The EG used VR for one month (maximum 14 sessions); the CG was the same group of patients assessed over a one-month period prior to the intervention. VR therapy took place at the beginning of dialysis, three times a week for one month. A personal questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used. Results: In the group of patients undergoing VR therapy, a significant reduction in the level of anxiety, depression and stress was observed, as well as a significant increase in life satisfaction and self-efficacy levels compared to the control group. Conclusions: Undertaking VR therapy during dialysis for patients with ESRD is beneficial, improves mood, satisfaction with life, and perceived self-efficacy, and reduces anxiety, but multi-center studies are needed on a larger group of patients.

Abstract Background Family business managers bear the dual pressure of intertwined business operations and family relationships, and their mental health not only affects personal well-being, but also relates to the intergenerational inheritance and stable development of the enterprise. Traditional mental health support often focuses on problem resolution and stress relief, but lacks the cultivation of managers' intrinsic strengths and positive psychological capital. Positive psychology focuses on individuals' strengths, resilience, and sense of meaning, and its intervention methods have empirical support in improving the happiness of the general population. However, empirical research on the systematic application of positive psychology principles to enhance the mental health of family business managers is still insufficient. Therefore, this study explores a targeted positive psychology intervention program to test its effectiveness in alleviating managers' psychological stress, enhancing their psychological resilience and life satisfaction, and providing evidence-based practical paths for improving the mental health of this group. Methods The study recruited 156 middle and senior managers from family businesses in different industries, who were randomly divided into an intervention group (n = 78) and a waiting control group (n = 78). The intervention group received a 6-week, weekly group positive psychology intervention. The control group did not receive any structured psychological intervention during the same period. Conduct three assessments before intervention (T0), at the end of intervention (T1), and 3 months after intervention (T2). The measurement tools include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 items (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Perform repeated measures ANOVA using SPSS 26.0 to compare the interaction effects between groups and time points. There is a significant statistical difference between the two (p&amp;lt;.05). Results At T0, there was no significant difference in various psychological indicators between the two groups (p&amp;gt;.05). At T1, repeated measures ANOVA showed significant interaction effects between group and time on anxiety, depression, psychological resilience, and life satisfaction (p&amp;lt;.01). Post hoc testing showed that the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group (p&amp;lt;.001), while the CD-RISC and SWLS scores were significantly higher than those of the control group (p&amp;lt;.001). Specifically, the intervention group managers showed an average reduction of about 35% in anxiety and depression symptoms, an increase of about 28% in psychological resilience, and an increase of about 22% in life satisfaction. In the follow-up test of T2, the CD-RISC and SWLS scores of the intervention group were still significantly better than those of the control group (p&amp;lt;.01), and there was no significant decrease compared to T1 (p&amp;gt;.05). Discussion Research has shown that the systematic positive psychology intervention designed by the PERMA model can effectively alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms of family business managers, significantly improve their psychological resilience and life satisfaction, and maintain some positive effects after the intervention. From this, it can be seen that by focusing on cultivating strengths, meanings, and positive emotions, managers can be effectively empowered to help them manage and cope with the unique challenges brought by the integration of family and business roles, thereby improving overall mental health levels. Future research can validate its long-term effects in larger samples and longer tracking periods.

The availability of the Internet in current society has brought about the development of Internet addiction and participation in online gambling. This study aimed to examine the associations between Internet addiction and gambling craving with personality traits and psychological well-being (self-esteem and life satisfaction), controlling for gender differences. The sample consisted of 517 Spanish university students (28.6% males), aged 21–23 years (mean age = 21.53 years; SD = 3.76). Participants were administered the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Gambling Craving Scale, Self-Esteem Scale, Mini-IPIP Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The results show that Internet addiction is negatively related to self-esteem, satisfaction with life, and personality traits of agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience. In line with these findings, the results concerning gambling craving are particularly noteworthy, revealing significant negative associations with self-esteem, life satisfaction, and the personality traits of agreeableness and openness to experience. This pattern suggests that heightened craving may be linked to broader deficits in psychological well-being and adaptive personality functioning. Finally, the results indicate differences by gender when predicting Internet addiction and gambling craving through personality and psychological well-being.

The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) has been validated in heterosexual individuals using Classical Test Theory (CTT). The aim of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the SWLS using Item Response Theory (IRT) to address gaps in the existing literature. The original structure comprising five items, as well as an abbreviated version with four items, were examined in a sample of 400 cisgender gay people from Lima, Peru. The results confirmed the unidimensionality of the scale in both versions, which demonstrated adequate psychometric properties with slight differences. Both versions can be used interchangeably without affecting the scale's structure. However, if the objective is to assess more accurately across a broader range of abilities, the 5-item version appears to be superior. Practical implications are discussed."

To investigate the longitudinal relationship between informal social participation and life satisfaction among older adults relocated for poverty alleviation in China, as well as the mediating role of perceived stress and sleep duration. Overall, 1345 participants [mean age 71.52 (SD:7.19) years; 48.4% female] were included in the longitudinal study. The participants were surveyed using perceived stress scale-14 (PSS-14) and satisfaction with life scale (SWLS). AMOS Statistics 26 was used to test for common method bias (CMB). SPSS Statistics 26 was used to conduct descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis. Besides, four longitudinal cross-lagged models and bootstrap methods were employed to investigate whether there is a mutual influence among informal social participation, perceived stress/sleep duration, and life satisfaction by AMOS Statistics 26. This study did not have a severe problem of CMB. The results indicated informal social participation predicted perceived stress and sleep duration 6months later; perceived stress predicted life satisfaction 6months later; and informal social participation at T1 predicted life satisfaction at T3 through perceived stress at T2. However, informal social participation at T1 did not predict life satisfaction at T3 through sleep duration at T2. These results indicate that for relocated older adults, informal social participation enhances life satisfaction not by improving sleep duration, but primarily through reducing perceived stress. The key pathway is that social participation lowers stress levels, which in turn leads to greater long-term life satisfaction. Hence, our findings could serve to prompt the administrators of community to be aware of the significance of stress alleviation and regard it as a key intervention target in programs designed to enhance the well-being of relocated older adults.

ABSTRACT Participation in daily activities has been associated with positive health effects and well-being. Several studies have highlighted the importance of focusing on the personal meaningfulness of such participation and less on the extent and frequency of activities. The Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS) is a widely used instrument to assess such meaningfulness. This study aims to explore the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity of the Portuguese version of the EMAS and to contribute to the international discussion about the dimensions of this scale. The sample comprised 203 middle aged and older adults (mean age 73.96 years, SD = 9.42 years), most of whom were women (70.9%). Data collection included the translated and adapted Portuguese version of the EMAS and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The EMAS’s internal consistency was α = .91. The exploratory factorial analysis revealed the unifactorial structure of the scale. Test-retest (r = 0.67) and criterion validity (r = 0.36) presented appropriate values. These data show that the Portuguese version of the EMAS represents a reliable and valid measure to capture the subjective qualities of meaningful activity participation. This scale can be of particular use in defining interests and planning interventions targeting middle age and older adults as well as for assessing the impact of interventions that focus on activity participation.