Social Dissatisfaction Research Articles

Perspectives for a human-centric industry: understanding the social critique of the utopian proposal

AbstractThis article assesses the exploration of the utopian paradigm within the context of technological advancement and its implications for human labor. It engages in this reflection, beginning with John Danaher’s reading of utopian perspectives related to the evolution of the labor domain, and then focusing on the significance of the social element and its dynamics in redefining labor and productive structures. It focuses on utopia as a regulatory ideal, valuing the conjectural contributions from theories throughout the history of utopian thought. The analysis aims to understand how utopian theories arise in contexts of social dissatisfaction, prompting internal reflection on the structure. The article is organized into three sections: the first introduces the concept of utopia, tracing its historical and philosophical roots, with a focus on influential figures such as Henri de Saint-Simon and Charles Fourier. Through the study of nineteenth-century social theories, the article explores their radical proposals for societal restructuring in response to the socio-economic upheavals of their time. The second section examines utopia as a form of social critique, emphasizing its critical function in assessing and guiding societal development, by engaging with Norbert Elias’s definitions of utopia. The third section evaluates the relevance of utopia in contemporary discourse on social change, emphasizing the critical examination of utopian visions in relation to the concept of the end of work and aiming to articulate clear parameters defining a utopian model as a social regulatory ideal.

North Korea in 2023

In 2023, North Korea continued along a trajectory similar to that of 2022, with developments in politics, the economy, military, and diplomacy. The regime’s primary focus was on the glorification of Kim Jong-Un and the enhancement of its nuclear capabilities to ensure regime stability. This involved efforts to maintain internal solidarity through economic mobilization while tightly controlling any social dissatisfaction. North Korea adamantly refused to discuss denuclearization with the United States and designated South Korea as a belligerent state. Meanwhile, the country pursued closer cooperation with Russia and strengthened its long-standing ties with China. Although the full realization and substantial impact of North Korea’s achievements may be limited at this point, there appears to be progress in line with its strategic plan.

The Relationship between Inflation and Political Stability

This article examines the relationship between inflation and political stability in Indonesia. By using secondary data related to the level of inflation and the political situation from a certain period, this article aims to analyze whether there is a correlation between inflation and political stability in Indonesia, as well as the dynamics of this relationship. Through a statistical analysis approach and literature review, this research finds that the relationship between inflation and political stability in Indonesia tends to be complex and influences each other. Although high inflation rates can create social dissatisfaction and political pressure, there are also situations where political factors such as government stability and economic policy can influence inflation rates. The results of this analysis provide valuable insight for policymakers to design effective strategies for maintaining economic and political stability in Indonesia.

Designing a sustainable-resilient humanitarian supply chain for post-disaster relief process, an earthquake case study in Haiti

Purpose Throughout human history, the occurrence of disasters has been inevitable, leading to significant human, financial and emotional consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a well-designed plan to efficiently manage such situations when disaster strikes. The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive program that encompasses multiple aspects of postdisaster relief. Design/methodology/approach A multiobjective model has been developed for postdisaster relief, with the aim of minimizing social dissatisfaction, economic costs and environmental damage. The model has been solved using exact methods for different scenarios. The objective is to achieve the most optimal outcomes in the context of postdisaster relief operations. Findings A real case study of an earthquake in Haiti has been conducted. The acquired results and subsequent management analysis have effectively assessed the logic of the model. As a result, the model’s performance has been validated and deemed reliable based on the findings and insights obtained. Originality/value Ultimately, the model provides the optimal quantities of each product to be shipped and determines the appropriate mode of transportation. Additionally, the application of the epsilon constraint method results in a set of Pareto optimal solutions. Through a comprehensive examination of the presented solutions, valuable insights and analyses can be obtained, contributing to a better understanding of the model’s effectiveness.

What is the Role of Motives for Smartphone Use in Elementary School Students? Problematic Smartphone Use, Family Satisfaction, Loneliness, and Academic Performance

The cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationships between motives for smartphone use, family satisfaction, loneliness, grade point average (GPA), and problematic smartphone use (PSU). It included 519 elementary school students aged 12–16 years ( M = 13.87, SD = 1.01). The authors used the Smartphone Addiction Scale, the Smartphone Usage Motivation Scale, the Illinois Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire, and the Satisfaction With Family Life Scale. For girls, the study revealed a significant indirect relationship between loneliness and GPA via social interactions. There was also a significant indirect relationship between loneliness and PSU via relaxing entertainment. For boys, there were significant indirect relationships between loneliness and PSU via escapism and between age and PSU via loneliness. The results may serve as a basis for therapeutic interventions and prevention programs against PSU.

Ku zrównoważeniu finansów publicznych ubezpieczeń emerytalnych

The following study is composed of an introduction, three main parts (historical, logical and statistical) and conclusions. This structure allows the author to explain why the issue of the financial sustainability of pension insurance is a matter of crucial importance for public finance. In most countries the systems of old-age benefits for citizens is based on the pay-as-you-go model of pension insurance from the nineteenth century. It is hard to explain why the scheme remains the core solution for the social security of citizens after they have reached retirement age. The management of resources is, as mentioned above, based on the pay-as-you-go scheme that was established over 130 years ago and is now viewed as archaic from an economic point of view. Any attempt to interfere with system solutions results in social dissatisfaction while creating further problems for public finances. At the same time, the failure to resolve these problems threatens to bankrupt pension insurance systems. In the worst-case scenario, it could actually result in the collapse of state budgets. These are the problems that inspired the author to conduct the study.

Correlates of loneliness and dissatisfaction following SARS pandemic lockdown: Child and parent perspective.

Background Studying loneliness among children is important because it causes much social pain and is considered to be a risk factor for many mental and physical problems. Methods We did an online survey between July and September 2020 among students and their parents from a cluster of government and private schools chosen from north, south, east and west of Chandigarh. The survey consisted of child and parent versions of the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire, Parent-Child Relationship (PCR) Questionnaire and Conflict Behaviour Questionnaire SF. Parental distress was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. Results The majority of children and parent participants reported high loneliness and dissatisfaction among children. A significant positive association was found between children and parent reported loneliness and dissatisfaction, and between child reported PCR and parent perception of PCR. A child's appraisal of her loneliness had a significant negative association with depression among parents. Parent's perception of child loneliness and dissatisfaction was negatively associated with PCR and parental anxiety. High loner boys reported poor quality of relationship and more conflicts with their parents than girls. Children who share cordial relations with their parents had fewer conflicts and also scored low on loneliness. Conclusion These results suggest that the issue of loneliness and dissatisfaction among children has attained epidemic proportions in the Covid-19 era, and active interventions are needed to safeguard the mental health of children. Our study emphasizes the need to plan guidance strategies with a joint effort of schools and families to strengthen within family relations of children.

Dinamika Radikalisme di Pesantren: Tinjauan terhadap Isu dan Tantangan

Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, play a crucial role as traditional Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia and have been a focal point in discussions surrounding radicalism. This research aims to uncover the dynamics of radicalism that may occur within the pesantren environment and analyze the contributing factors to the spread of radical ideologies among the students. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews, observations, and content analysis of relevant literature. The findings indicate that while pesantren play a significant role in shaping Islamic character and identity, they are also susceptible to the influence of radical ideologies. Factors such as economic inequality, social dissatisfaction, and a lack of inclusive education contribute to the emergence of radical attitudes among the students. Addressing the challenge of radicalism in pesantren involves enhancing understanding of moderate Islamic teachings, strengthening critical education, and fostering collaboration among the government, society, and pesantren. Prevention efforts should also focus on improving the well-being of pesantren, enhancing teacher capacity, and implementing inclusive educational approaches to minimize the potential for radicalization within pesantren communities. This research contributes to a better understanding of radicalism issues in pesantren and provides a foundation for the development of holistic and sustainable policies and prevention programs.

Economic Transformations in Iran During Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's Era: Development Plans and Their Consequences

This paper examines the economic transformations in Iran during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, focusing on the development plans and their consequences. Shah's domestic and foreign economic policies were heavily influenced by his political objectives. From the late 1940s onwards, various development plans were implemented, significantly aiding infrastructure and industrial development. The first and second development plans focused on infrastructure and agriculture, while the third and fourth plans emphasized heavy industry and supporting infrastructure. These plans led to significant economic growth, but also brought issues such as inflation, corruption, and social dissatisfaction. The sudden increase in oil revenues in the 1970s, instead of strengthening the economy, caused structural problems. The inability to modernize the political system and suppress dissent also increased social dissatisfaction. Despite the ambitious goals of the fifth and sixth development plans, they failed to achieve their objectives due to a lack of human resources and necessary infrastructure. This study shows that the imbalance between economic development and political modernization, coupled with heavy reliance on oil revenues, led to economic and social instability. Ultimately, the failure to establish a stable and responsive political system was a key factor in the fall of the Pahlavi regime. This paper emphasizes the importance of the interaction between economic development and political modernization as key factors in the sustainability and success of governance systems.

Philosophical and Anthropological Understanding of the Nature of Collective Violence

Purpose. The purpose of this research is to analyse and systematize modern philosophical and anthropological ideas about the nature, essence, causes and sources of collective violence. Theoretical basis. Given the complexity and multifaceted nature of the phenomenon of violence, the authors used a range of philosophical and general scientific research methods. In particular, the comparative method helped to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of using philosophical and anthropological approaches to studying the nature and patterns of violence in the social environment. The use of the systemic and structural-functional methods contributed to a better understanding of the structure, features, mechanisms and criteria for ethical justification of the permissibility of collective violence. The psychological approach made it possible to analyse the role of social dissatisfaction, disappointment, relative deprivation and frustration in the process of radicalization of individuals and their readiness to use violence. Originality. The originality of this research lies in the application of modern analytical approaches to the study and philosophical understanding of the phenomenon of violence. It has been proven that at the current stage of social development, the following non-traditional forms of violence are becoming widespread: structural, symbolic, cultural, and psychological. It has been established that the main sources of collective violence are value, cultural, ideological and structural contradictions, as well as socio-psychological dissatisfaction, economic inequality and discrimination. Conclusions. Throughout history, violence has been an integral part of spiritual, social, value and economic transformations. The study of such a complex phenomenon requires the creation of an effective interdisciplinary theory that would take into account various anthropological, social, philosophical, psychological, physiological and biological dimensions and forms of its use. That is why there is a need to further improve scientific theories and approaches to studying the nature, forms and sources of violence. Taking advantage of a comprehensive approach, we have been able to establish that violence is a form of social influence that involves the use of physical force against individuals, social groups or institutions to cause physical, mental or moral harm and to subordinate their behaviour and will.

Abstract B131: Social drivers of adverse health outcomes among cancer survivors

Abstract Purpose of the Study Disparities in health outcomes among cancer survivors are often driven by differences in social-ecological resources. Poor health outcomes and multiple chronic conditions often manifest as a result of shared demographic and social risk factors. The aim of this study was to examine the social drivers that predict adverse health outcomes among cancer survivors. Methods Data from the national longitudinal Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study was used to examine social drivers of several adverse health outcomes: tobacco use, sleep trouble, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure among cancer survivors enrolled in the first cohort (waves 1-3; n=1924). Social drivers included education, financial stress, poverty level, insurance status, and satisfaction with social relationships. Survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression was used to assess demographic and social drivers that predicted health outcomes among cancer survivors. Results Among the 1,924 cancer survivors, most were non-Hispanic, White (77%); 56% female; ages ranged from 18-34 (14%), 35-54 (27%), 55-64 (24%), 65+ (34%). Higher tobacco use was linked (p’s<0.05) to both demographic (males, younger) and social drivers (lower education, poverty, lack of insurance and social dissatisfaction). Trouble sleeping was associated with social drivers including financial stress (p<.001) and social dissatisfaction (p<.0001). High cholesterol was significantly associated with demographics (older age) and social drivers including lower education, access to insurance, and social dissatisfaction (p’s<.05). High blood sugar was significantly associated with demographics (older age, NH Black) and social drivers (lower education and social dissatisfaction (p’s<.05). High blood pressure was significantly associated with demographic (older age, male, NH Black) and social drivers including lower education college (p<.05) and financial stress (p<.05). Conclusions Increased recognition of the critical role of social drivers on health outcomes suggests effective interventions that are sensitive to cancer survivors’ social-ecological contexts are needed to improve health equity and reduce cancer health disparities. Citation Format: Victoria M. Telles, Mateo Banegas, David Strong. Social drivers of adverse health outcomes among cancer survivors [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr B131.

The Application of Common Prosperity Policy; Discussion Based on Limitarianism

This paper explores the concept of Economic Limitarianism, which proposes that social progress can be achieved by imposing restrictions on individual wealth accumulation. It analyzes the policy of "common prosperity" in the context of China as a potential application of Limitarianism to address wealth inequality. The paper examines the historical parallels between Economic Limitarianism and ancient tithing practices, highlighting the belief that the super-rich should allocate surplus funds to address societal needs. However, recent literature suggests limitations in implementing Limitarianism due to the lack of clear criteria for judgment and varying acceptance of inequality across different social states. The "common prosperity" policy in China, which involves providing state dividends from surplus operating income to support the less well-off, is compared to traditional Limitarianism. It is argued that the "common prosperity" policy, with its focus on state-owned enterprises and redistribution rather than wealth restrictions, can mitigate wealth inequality while minimizing violations of property rights and social dissatisfaction. The paper concludes that blindly applying the "common prosperity" policy in countries like the United States may not be advisable due to different national conditions. However, two potential approaches for promoting Limitarianism in capitalist countries are suggested: increasing the number of state-owned enterprises and increasing government revenues through investments in private enterprises. While acknowledging the significance of the "common prosperity" policy for the development of Limitarianism, its applicability outside of China is considered limited.

Neural sensitivity to social reward predicts links between social behavior and loneliness in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Neural reward network sensitivity in youth is proposed to differentially impact the effects of social environments on social outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to test this hypothesis within a context of diminished in-person social interaction. We examined whether neural sensitivity to interactive social reward moderates the relationship between a frequency of interactive or passive social activity and social satisfaction. Survey reports of frequency of interactions with friends, passive social media use, and loneliness and social satisfaction were gathered in 2020 during mandated precautions limiting in-person contact. A subset of participants (age=10-17) previously participated in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study examining social-interactive reward during a simulated peer interaction (survey n=76; survey+fMRI n=40). We found evidence of differential response to social context, such that youth with higher neural reward sensitivity showed a negative association between a frequency of interactive connections with friends and a combined loneliness and social dissatisfaction component (LSDC) score, whereas those with lower sensitivity showed the opposite effect. Further, high reward sensitivity was associated with greater LSDC as passive social media use increased, whereas low reward sensitivity showed the opposite. This indicates that youth with greater sensitivity to social-interactive reward may be more susceptible to negative effects of infrequent contact than their low reward-sensitive counterparts, who instead maintain social well-being through passive viewing of social content. These differential outcomes could have implications for supporting youth during times of major social disruption as well as ensuring mental health and well-being more broadly.

Social-emotional issues among children with strabismus higher than among non-strabismus children in Western India.

Data on social-emotional aspects among children with strabismus in India are scanty. We compared the emotional symptoms (ES), loneliness and social dissatisfaction (LSD), and self-esteem (SE) and their associated risk factors among children with and without strabismus in India. A cross-sectional case-control study design was used to recruit 101 children with strabismus aged 8 to 18 years and a control group of 101 children that were age- and gender-matched. Interviews were performed using standardized scales to assess ES, LSD, and SE. Variations in the intensity of ES, LSD, and SE were assessed using multiple classification analysis (MCA). A total of 202 children participated in the study. The mean ES, LSD, and SE scores were 3.4 (standard deviation [SD] 1.9), 48.4 (SD 3.2), and 22.1 (SD 3.8) for the strabismus group and 1.8 (SD 1.5), 33.3 (SD 3), and 31.3 (SD 2) for the non-strabismus group, respectively. Among the strabismus group, the highest levels of mean ES, LSD, and SE scores were observed among children facing problems in performing daily tasks. Amongst the non-strabismus group, children studying at the primary level and those facing neglect had the highest mean scores. In MCA, being affected with strabismus had the highest effect on the intensity of ES, LSD, and SE with a beta (β) value of 0.223 (P = 0.016), 0.922 (P < 0.001), and 0.853 (P < 0.001). A significantly high proportion of children with strabismus deal with elevated levels of ES, LSD problems, and low SE as compared with non-strabismus children, highlighting the need to address the poor social-emotional health of children.

폭력적 극단주의와 대테러리즘에 대한 연구

Recently, various political, religious, and cultural extremisms are being discussed as one cause of terrorism around the world. In addition, it presents the dangers of socially vulnerable groups affected by various types of extreme messages. In particular, we are closely watching the seriousness of the impact and potential spread of violent extremism. The world as well as the UN are recommending the need to analyze the actual situation and risk factors of violent extremism inflow into their countries, and to establish countermeasures. Also, multidimensional approach is required because this violent extremism spans many areas, including society, economy, religion, education, and development. In addition, since the motives for participation in terrorism are also analyzed in various ways, including political, religious, cultural, socioeconomic and personal reasons(poverty, social dissatisfaction, curiosity, etc.) serious discussions on violent extremism and terrorism are needed.

Факторы формирования и методы измерения социального недовольства в российских исследованиях

Based on a review of Russian studies, the article presents the conceptual aspects of the analysis of social discontent, which is a necessary condition for mass political action. The author pays special attention to the causes of the emergence and spread of discontent in society. An important subject of research is the influence of social networks on the formation of mass discontent and the involvement of citizens in protest activity. Measurements of social dissatisfaction note the use of proven sociological methods and new cybermetric capabilities, which together can constitute strong hybrid research methods.

ПРОБЛЕМНІ ПИТАННЯ ЩОДО ОСОБЛИВОСТЕЙ ПСИХОСОМАТИЧНИХ ЗМІН У ЖЕРТВ КРИМІНАЛЬНИХ ПРАВОПОРУШЕНЬ СЕКСУАЛЬНОГО ХАРАКТЕРУ, ВЧИНЕНИХ ДЕРЖАВОЮ-АГРЕСОРОМ

The article examines separate sexual problems of psychosomatic disorders of persons who have become victims of sexual criminal offenses; issues related to behavioral analysis, the state of health, physical and moral balance, the internal complex of unrealized anger, social dissatisfaction, models of unresolved conflict in Ukrainian society. Proposals for reforming outdated legal norms and social practices, expanding the range of understanding of social space, victims of sexual criminal offenses of a sexual nature and refugees, of which there are many, are significant for the constitutional values of our citizens. As a result of post-traumatic stress disorder, the lives of victims of sexual violence by the Russian military have drastically changed in their families and in society. The consequences form the victims individually specific and distorted experience, peculiarities of sexual relations, degree and state of deprivation. In cases where the victim was intimidated, forced to engage in sexual relations in childhood and adolescence, raped several times, the symptoms are complicated by the formation of persistent post-traumatic stress disorder. Legal guarantees are the decisive legal means of ensuring, implementing, protecting human and citizen rights in Ukraine. Realization and guarantee of the rights, especially with various types of deprivations, of the citizens of our country, is one of the most important factors of the proper development of Ukraine, the formation of civil society, a convincing evidence of democracy for joining the EU. The anti-social, criminal behavior of Russians, during the military aggression against Ukraine, uncontrolled aggressiveness, murders, mutilations, torture of civilians, rape of women, girls and children require legal assessment, particularly at the international level. Key words: criminal offenses of a sexual nature, mental disorders, psychosomatics, criminology, verification, mental deprivation.

Exploring Intergroup Peer Exclusion: Validation of the Latency Social-Psychological Developmental Questionnaire (LSPD).

Intergroup peer exclusion has been studied mainly from a pathological aspect. Currently, methods of diagnosis and treatment focus on this pathological point of view. Qualitative research has revealed that social intergroup peer exclusion has a role in the developmental task of the latency stage. The study's main aim was to develop and validate a quick and easy quantitative questionnaire for use in a school setting that reflects the social developmental variables exposed in previous qualitative research. The 32-item Latency Social-Psychological Developmental questionnaire (LSPD) and the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire were administered to 20 Grade 4 and Grade 5 classes at four co-ed public elementary schools (N = 373 participants). Factor analysis revealed six developmental factors, and correlations were found between these factors and loneliness. The LSPD is a tool for assessing latency stage development among children who experienced exclusion as well as the developmental status of the entire class. The LSPD can assist in identifying specific development areas to focus on in treatment and intervention.

Теоретические основания формирования социального недовольства

The article presents a theoretical review of foreign conceptual studies reflecting the search for the causes of the spread of social discontent, which has political consequences. The theory of collective behavior considers social discontent as the basis for spontaneous mass actions. The concept of deprivation sees into the causes of social discontent in the discrepancy between the desired and the actual in the satisfaction of personal needs. The theory of social movements proceeds from the possibility of creating a mass organization with the possession of resources based on the social dissatisfaction of citizens. The theory of social networks considers the channels of distribution and the structure of the organization of social discontent. The combination of theoretical approaches makes it possible to understand the mechanics of the processes of formation and transformation of social discontent.

The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction in Adolescents.

Background In this study, it was aimed to examine digital addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction among adolescents studying in Adıyaman, Turkey, and to determine the relationship with each other. Methodology Digital Game Addiction Scale for Children (DGASFC) and Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire (LSDQ) were administered to 634 middle and high school students. A questionnaire form was used as a data collection tool. Results DGASFC scores and LSDQ scores were found to be higher in males, in high school students, in those whose parents' education level was high school or above, in those whose parents lived separately, in those with good economic status, in those who were younger, and in those who were not restricted by their families. A significant positive correlation was found between DGASFC and LSDQ scores. Conclusions Digital addiction should be followed closely in terms of accompanying disorders or pathologies that predispose to it. In our study, it was found that digital game addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction decreased with age. However, this applies separately to middle school and high school groups. Because, despite their older age, high school adolescents have been found to be more digitally dependent, lonely and socially dissatisfied than secondary school students. Contrary to the studies in the literature, the risk of digital addiction, loneliness and social dissatisfaction was found to be low in those with low economic status.