Source Of Happiness Research Articles

“Give and take is the key”: Reciprocity leads to psychological well-being of North Korean refugees in South Korea

Social support may facilitate North Korean refugee (NKR) resettlement in South Korea. However, little is known about how NKRs perceive support. We aim to understand how support exchange and reciprocity evolve throughout NKR migration trajectories and how they are related to psychological well-being. From September to December 2019, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 NKRs and 20 of their South Korean (SK) acquaintances. We analyzed data using a grounded theory approach. Prior to arrival in South Korea, NKRs resided in mutually interdependent communities where reciprocation of support was a moral norm. However, support exchange became predominantly unidirectional in South Korea, with NKRs becoming recipients and SKs being givers. Several NKRs expressed discomfort with being dependent on others, preventing them from requesting support when it was needed. SKs also described distress from not receiving minimum levels of reciprocity or gratitude. Some NKRs managed this unease through reciprocating either to the giver or to others in need. Acts of reciprocity were described as sources of happiness, satisfaction, and pleasure, increasing self-esteem. Overall, exchange of support and reciprocity within one’s social network may be important and yet overlooked features of relationships that contribute to psychological well-being of NKRs.

PERSEPSI PEREMPUAN GENERASI MILENIAL TERHADAP KEHADIRAN ANAK: KAJIAN PENDAHULUAN

The presence of children is interpreted as the hope of the family, the successor of offspring, the bearer of happiness and blessings. But along with the times, many married couples choose not to have children, this is certainly contrary to the construction of Indonesian society related to the concept of the ideal family. This can be seen from the decline in Total Fertility Rate in Indonesia. This study used descriptive quantitative methods with purposive sampling techniques based on criteria, namely women aged 27-35 years who belonged to the millennial generation a total of 50 respondents. Primary data sources through online penelitians. This study uses Schmitt & Schmitt's theory of direct and constructive perception to see the influence of internal and external factors in the formation of perception. The results show that individual internal and external factors influence millennial women's perceptions of the presence of children in marriage. Then, the millennial generation who prioritizes maturity, stability and readiness from various factors, interprets the presence of children in the family is not a necessity and does not make children the only source of happiness even though it is undeniable that children become a complement to the family. Further studies are needed to obtain more comprehensive data. In addition, premarital education and counseling programs, gender equality campaigns, and community support and social networks can be used as recommendations. Keywords: perception, millennial, child, marriage

Employees’ Attitudes toward Life and their Happiness at Work: Examining Government Organizations in the UAE

Although there is a wealth of happiness literature from both Western and Eastern experiences and perspectives, research on happiness in the workplace especially within the Arab region and high-context cultures—is limited. This study is an attempt to encourage happiness research in workplaces in the Middle East. Focusing on government organizations in the United Arab Emirates, this study aims to influence government organizations’ strategy planning and implementation regarding long-term impact on happiness levels. In particular, this study investigates how government organization employees’ personal attitudes toward life affect their feelings toward work. The research employed a quantitative analysis (questionnaire), thereby providing a detailed analysis of questionnaire responses across four government organizations at the functional level. Data were collected from 140 employees in four government organizations in the UAE over a period of four months. By performing data analysis using a quantitative tool to recognize the gaps between attitudes toward life and happiness levels at work in a high-context culture, this study makes recommendations to increase happiness levels across organizations in the long run. The study results reveal that participant employees largely exhibited a positive life outlook, which can be attributed to the UAE’s HC culture. Social life in the UAE is always active, with numerous family gatherings and social occasions, which can be considered a source of happiness. This study’s findings emphasize the necessity of correlating how individuals’ life attitudes positively or negatively influence their happiness levels at work.

Caring for people with disability and human growth: evolutionary perspectives and contribution to psychological wellbeing.

From an evolutionary point of view, organisms with mutations resulting in maladaptation are an unavoidable result of genetic variability, and they do not usually survive natural selection. Thus, they do not produce benefits for the species. I contend that this is different in humans at two levels. First, the existence of people with disability has been essential for human growth as a species. Human ancestors' evolving cognitive and social abilities were boosted by caring for vulnerable members of the species, including premature offspring and people with disability. Therefore, caregiving was an essential trait of the evolution of humans, intertwined with the development of bipedalism, the hand, face, vocal apparatus, and brain. Second, caring for disability is also a source of growth at a personal level. Even though most scientific literature focuses on the stress and burden caused by caring for people with disability, there is solid evidence to accept caregiving as a source of happiness and flourishing for human beings. Hence, disability still has an essential role in improving human life nowadays. Contrary to this evidence, influential utilitarian bioethicists promote the elimination of disability from modern societies. Following the arguments presented here, this will lead to the withering of society. In conclusion, disability should be acknowledged as an essential source of growth for the human species.

The Sources of Happiness in Preadolescence and Adolescence: A Multi-Method and Multi-Informant Perspective

Research on happiness in preadolescence and adolescence has been limited regarding the sources of happiness. The present study aims to explore such sources in preadolescents and adolescents through a multi-method and multi-informant approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 77 family triads: children (age range: 11–19; M = 13.90, SD = 2.70; 61% female), mothers (M = 47.50, SD = 4.35), and fathers (M = 50.53, SD = 5.30). The triads were asked to define happiness from children’s perspective, describe what makes children happy, and indicate children’s levels of happiness. Using quantitative data, preadolescents exhibited higher individual happiness levels than adolescents, and fathers reported higher levels of children’s happiness than mothers. Through Thematic Analysis, five primary sources of happiness emerged: Social relationships, Family relationships, Personal interests, Achievement, and Entertainment. Social relationships was the most recurring theme across the narratives of both preadolescents/adolescents and parents. The second most recurring theme was Personal interests for preadolescents/adolescents and Family relationships for parents. Parents notably more frequently mentioned Achievement than children. Males displayed a higher propensity to report the Entertainment theme than females, while females reported the Family relationships and Social relationships themes more frequently. Preadolescents exhibited a higher occurrence of the Entertainment and Family relationships themes than adolescents. Regarding the concordance of themes between children and their parents, low overall levels of agreement were observed, all below 40%. The highest levels of concordance were found between mothers and fathers rather than between parents and children. The results could provide valuable insights to parents and educators on how to help youth promote their happiness.

Unveiling Silent Struggles – A Qualitative Study on Perception of Subfertility in Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka

Introduction: This qualitative study explores the perception of subfertility in the Rathnapura district of Sri Lanka. Subfertility is a public health issue with profound socio-cultural, psychological, and economic consequences for affected individuals and couples. Understanding the social constructs and perceptions of subfertility is essential for addressing the unique challenges individuals face within the social framework.
 Methods: A qualitative study was conducted through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). The sample size was determined by theoretical saturation. Purposive sampling was used for FGDs, resulting in six groups of subfertile couples, and KIIs comprised 30 key informants from several subfertility service provider categories and relatives of subfertile couples. Data were collected by the trained research team, ensuring methodological rigour. Thematic analysis was conducted to extract meaningful insights from the gathered information.
 Results and Discussion: The findings of this study described the multifaceted perceptions related to subfertility, including significant emotional effects, societal stress, and stigma associated with subfertility. The desire for children was reflected as a source of happiness and achievement, with a preference for male offspring. Participants had varied beliefs about the causes of subfertility, including biological factors and supernatural influences. Accessing treatment options was challenging due to limited facilities, financial constraints, and cultural trusts. Additionally, religious and spiritual faiths influence the interpretation of subfertility, creating a complex interaction of cultural, social, and psychological factors. Cultural views and traditional norms play a significant role in shaping the perception of subfertility.
 Conclusion and Recommendations: The perception of subfertility is deeply influenced by cultural beliefs, societal norms, and gender roles. The stigmatisation associated with subfertility places considerable emotional strain on affected individuals and couples. Recognizing these social dynamics is crucial for developing effective interventions that address the unique challenges faced by individuals experiencing subfertility in this context. Sexual and reproductive health knowledge should be increased in the community, and culturally sensitive interventions are required to challenge prevailing societal norms and educate the public about subfertility.

30th Volume and 35th Birthday Celebration from the former Editor-in-Chief (2007-2010) of the European Journal of Therapeutics!

Dear Colleagues, I would like to share this editorial not as the current Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Therapeutics (Eur J Ther), formerly Gaziantep Medical Journal (Gaziantep Med J), but as the former Editor-in-Chief between 2007 and 2010. It is a great pleasure and pride to celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Eur J Ther. In 2007, when I was appointed as the Dean of Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, unfortunately, the journal, the last issue of which was published in 2001, was in a five-year pause. In 1990, despite limited means, the journal had started its publication life [1], and it was a significant shortcoming not to be published. This scientific spark, launched in 1990, should not have been extinguished. Among the several projects we carried out during my tenure as a Dean, the one that made me the happiest was the resumption of the journal's publication. A dedicated team worked wholeheartedly for this journal despite many impossibilities. And, at the end of a serious process of five years, the journal was reborn from its ashes like a phoenix in 2007! At that time, many index applications of our journal, especially the ULAKBIM TR Index, were approved. Similarly, we increased the number of issues in a year from two to three during this period [2]. In 2010, I handed over the journal's editor-in-chief with great pleasure. Perhaps what made me the happiest in my academic career was my period as Editor-in-Chief between 2007 and 2010 and the journal's progress. It is also a source of happiness and pride that I am now contributing again as Editor-in-Chief in the thirty-fifth year of the journal. I would like to express my gratitude to all authors, editors, referees and technical staff who have contributed to the journal in this thirty-five-year period. With the hope that there will be many more beautiful years to celebrate, Yours sincerely,

Pemahaman Konsep Wahyu dalam Pendidikan Islam: Tinjauan Filsafat Ilmu

In life, human nature is to desire happiness. How to achieve happiness in religion is clearly explained, especially in Islamic teachings. In Islamic teachings, one of the main ways to achieve happiness is through education or knowledge. This is similar to the philosophical concept of knowledge being a source of happiness. And in essence, absolute happiness is a form of someone's Absolute, Allah. Even though happiness is sometimes relative for some people, what leads to Allah is of course absolute happiness, and the indicator of this absoluteness in Islamic teachings must be based on the absolute, namely God, Allah Swt. From this, the concept of revelation from God in education, Islam in particular, has a very close connection between revelation itself and education in general. Sometimes some thoughts are unbalanced in their approach to use, resulting in an over-textualist thinking approach which places too much emphasis on revelation, and an over-rationalist thinking approach which, on the other hand, puts too much emphasis on reason. Islamic teachings moderate both. Between revelation and education. This journal was written with the main aim of being the author's effort to fulfill the assignments for the Philosophy of Science Study course taught by lecturer Dr. Amie at the IAIN Laa Roiba Postgraduate program, Bogor. The literature study is the method used in writing it. With the aim of the results to explain briefly how to understand the concept of revelation in Islamic education, review the philosophy of science, which will later conclude the importance and position between revelation and philosophical review education.

Promoting Self-Care in Palliative Care: Through the Wisdom of My Grandmother.

In the post COVID-19 pandemic period, targeted efforts are needed more than ever to improve frontline nurses' well-being. In the field of palliative care, there is recognition of the importance of self-care, but the concept itself remains nebulous, and proactive implementation of self-care is lacking. Reflective writing has been noted to have positive impacts on health care providers' well-being. This piece brings to light the author's interest and work in reflective writing, sharing a personal account that provides a source of happiness and an opportunity to better understand her palliative care practice. Beyond the individual level, organizations are also encouraged to invest in their nurses' overall well-being.

Exploring relationship satisfaction in mothers of children with disabilities: the predictive role of interparental conflicts and moderating role of dyadic coping.

Parenting responsibilities, while a source of happiness, often lead to considerable stress for parents of children with disabilities. While most parents try to cope with these challenges together, some level of interparental conflict is almost inevitable. Frequently assuming primary responsibility for children with disabilities, mothers can be substantially impacted by interparental conflict with their partners and the resulting stress. However, implementing dyadic coping strategies in managing stressful situations serves as a buffer against adverse effects, while also enhancing relationship satisfaction. This study aimed to explore the relationship between interparental conflicts, dyadic coping, and relationship satisfaction among 232 mothers of children with disabilities in Croatia who were in an intimate relationship and shared a household with their partners, regardless of marital status. We analysed a non-probabilistic sample of women in Croatia who reported being in an intimate relationship, sharing a household with a partner (whether married or simply cohabitating) and being a mother to a child with a diagnosed developmental disability. Participants completed questionnaires online in March of 2021 (sociodemographic variables, the Parent Problem Checklist, the Dyadic Coping Inventory and the Marriage Quality Index). Results of hierarchical multiple regression show that mothers' perceptions of how they help their partner cope with stress do not predict how satisfied they are in a relationship; instead, relationship satisfaction depends on their perceptions of how their partner helps them and how they cope with stress as a team. Furthermore, moderation analysis revealed the effect of interparental conflicts were entirely mitigated by high supportive and low negative dyadic coping of the partner. When mothers felt adequately supported by their partner, the negative impact of stress caused by interparental conflicts did not spill over into their relationship. Our results suggest that by recognizing the importance of psychological support and couples therapy in strengthening dyadic coping, government and non-profit initiatives can effectively empower parents of children with disabilities, fostering healthier and more resilient family dynamics that promotes the well-being of parents and their children.

The Meaning of Parent-Child Closeness in The Digital Era

Background: The advancement of technology information in the digital era brings changes that affect parent-child relationship. Closeness with parents is considered an important thing that can help children dealing with conflict, life problems, and delinquent behaviors. Study aims: To describe the meaning of closeness between parent-child in the digital era. The research question are what the meaning of closeness to parents from children’s perspective who grew up in the digital era? Method: This research used a qualitative descriptive research approach and was analyzed by content analysis. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with subjects with the inclusive criteria The number of participants collected was 1256 students. Then, it was filtered into 1216 students who fit to the inclusive criteria. Data was collected by distributing an e-questionnaire instrument consisting of one closed and one open question. Result: The study found 9 themes about the meaning of parent-children closeness namely: establishing communication, guiding, building harmonization, providing comfort, love and affection, being a support system, a source of happiness, something valuable, and admiring parent’s character Conclusion: Research findings recommended as aspects in fostering closeness between parents and their children who grow up exposed to information technology in the digital era.

Exploration of Measures for Women's Football Vitalization Based on Participation in WUFL(Women's University Football Club League)

PURPOSE This study aims to provide policy recommendations for the development of women’s football and the enhancement of the Women’s University Football League (WUFL) by examining participant satisfaction and meaningfulness of football.METHODS To achieve this goal, we distributed survey questionnaires, including 5-point Likert scale and open-ended questions, and subsequently analyzed 153 responses using qualitative data analysis software, N-vivo.RESULTS Our findings reveal that female students actively engaged in the WUFL express high overall satisfaction. Furthermore, participants perceive football as a source of happiness, an energy booster, and a platform for new experiences. Their involvement in football goes beyond typical leisure; it is regarded as a form of serious leisure.DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, we propose actions such as fostering and elevating amateur women’s competitions, promoting female students’ participation in football, and developing a comprehensive strategy for increasing women’s enjoyment of playing football.

The relationships between happiness, wellness tourist motivation, and tourism destination among Finnish wellness travellers: insights from the world’s “happiest nation”

ABSTRACT This paper examines the relationships between happiness, wellness tourist motivation, and tourism destinations among Finnish wellness travellers during crises, “the happiest country in the world”. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from Finnish wellness travellers via a survey (n = 520) in fall 2021. The findings highlighted that Finnish happiness is largely based on eudaimonic-oriented meaning-seeking focusing on long-term happiness rather than hedonic-oriented and short-term pleasure-seeking: relationships, nature, rest and relaxation, and health and well-being. These motivations echo Finnish wellness travellers’ destination preferences: spas, urban destinations, national parks, and outdoor recreation areas. This paper contributes to previous tourism literature by providing the industry with new insights into travel motivations and the sources of happiness, especially in Finland.

Collective Joy: The Spirituality of the Community Big Band Wonderbrass

Wonderbrass is a community music band that performs professionally. This article—written by three members of the band—uses collaborative/conversational autoethnography to explore the significance of the band through the lens of spirituality. After a brief overview of the history and ethos of the band, the autoethnographic methodology is discussed with particular attention to its significance for the investigation of music and spirituality. The rest of the article uses this methodology to explore the authors’ relationships, first to religion and spirituality, and then to their shared experience of Wonderbrass through the period of lockdown and subsequent emergence from that period. Through the conversational autoethnographic writing of the authors and analysis of emerging themes, the band is identified as supporting a spirituality that we identify as collective joy, experienced through fun, connection, and joy as sources of happiness, wellbeing, and flourishing.

Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness

Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness

EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF BROKEN HOMES ON CHILDREN'S MINDSETS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

A broken home represents a distressing family crisis characterized by chaos, disorganization and a loss of purpose, which significantly impacts the mindset of children. This research aims to investigate the mindset of children who come from broken homes. Qualitative methods, accompanied by descriptive analysis, were used as a research approach. The study sought to examine the mindset of children before, during, and after experiencing a broken home. Before the occurrence of a broken home, children generally hold a mindset that perceives their family as a source of happiness and warmth. They view their parents as a reliable refuge, providing them with shelter and emotional support in all aspects of their lives. However, when confronted with a broken home situation, the children's mindset undergoes a notable transformation. They may experience feelings of hopelessness, believing they are unworthy of happiness. Consequently, they may exhibit a reluctance to engage in social interactions, encounter unmet needs, neglect their educational and home responsibilities, and develop feelings of fear and pessimism. Following the experience of a broken home, children gradually rebuild their mindset. They work towards regaining their lost self-concept that was impacted by the divorce or separation. This process often involves fostering independence and striving to achieve personal goals. It is important to note that a child's mindset tends to evolve as they grow older and gain more knowledge and experiences, ultimately contributing to a more developed mindset.

Explaining Parent-Child Relationship During The Covid-19 Pandemic in Semarang City

The relationship with parents is one source of happiness and psychological well-being for children. The impact of the relationship is undoubtedly essential for children in dealing with rapid changes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explain the parent-child relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic in Semarang. The method used in this study is indigenous psychology with a grounded theory approach. The data retrieval technique used is purposive sampling by filling out the open-ended questionnaire. A total of 207 emerging adult children aged 17-23 suitable for the inclusion criteria were willing to participate in this study. The study found that the parent-child relationship was getting closer during the COVID-19 pandemic in Semarang for respondents who were close before the pandemic. However, there has been no change in parents and children who have a distant relationship since before the pandemic. This study also indicates that communication, giving support, father’s character, togetherness, loving, and thinking of fathers as role models are forms of the father-child relationship. Moreover, the forms with their mothers are indicated by the communication, loving, togetherness, mother’s character, and giving support.

Consumer‐brand identification and happiness in experiential consumption

AbstractAlthough the marketing literature has extensively studied consumer‐brand identification, scholars have not fully explored its well‐being benefits. Drawing from the social identity approach and the bottom‐up theory of subjective well‐being, we examine how consumer‐brand identification can be a source of happiness in experiential consumption settings. We conduct two studies to test the proposed research model. In Study 1, results from 322 fans of a professional football team show that consumer happiness positively mediates the association between consumer‐brand identification and overall happiness. We subsequently conduct a partial‐least‐square multigroup analysis with three groups (nonpurchase, one‐time‐purchase, and repeat‐purchase) based on purchase frequency during the season. The results reveal that the path coefficient between consumer‐brand identification and consumer happiness is stronger in the one‐time‐purchase group than in the nonpurchase group. In Study 2, we reexamine the proposed model while accounting for the effects of core product quality. Results from 500 fans of a professional baseball team support Study 1's findings. Overall, our findings add to the knowledge surrounding the well‐being benefits of consumer‐brand identification and demonstrate the role of experiential consumption in facilitating happiness.

The Love Attitude that Influences One’s Happiness: The Relationship Between Love Attitude Scale Scores and Oxford Happiness Scores of Selected College Students

The COVID-19 pandemic wrought havoc upon many romantic relationships throughout the world. Since romantic love has been established as a source of happiness and that there are varying attitudes toward love, this study sought to ascertain whether differing love attitudes are associated with happiness. 116 romantically involved participants volunteered to be the respondents of this study. They were 2nd year college students of a private school in Marikina City, Philippines. The Love Attitudes Scale: Short form or L.A.S. was administered to measure the 6 love attitudes of the respondents, namely (1) Eros or passionate love, (2) Ludus or game-playing love, (3) Storge or friendship love, (4) Pragma or practical love, (5) Mania or possessive, dependent love and (6) Agape or altruistic love. On the other hand, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire was administered to measure the respondents’ degree of happiness. The findings revealed that the respondents’ highest love attitude is Eros or passionate love while Ludus or game-playing love is the lowest. In addition, the respondents’ Oxford happiness scores indicated that the respondents were only slightly happy. A significant low positive relationship between the respondents’ Pragma love attitude scores and Oxford happiness scores was found. This implies that among the 6 love attitudes, only the respondents’ Pragma love attitude score has a significant relationship with their Oxford happiness score, and that as one increases, the other slightly increases and vice-versa. Keywords: Love Attitudes Scale, Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, Love, Happiness, COVID-19

Implicit Attitudes of New-Type Drug Abstainers towards New-Type Drugs and Their Relapse Tendencies.

Over the last decade, new-type drugs have been replacing traditional-type drugs in China. However, studies of implicit attitudes towards new-type drugs are insufficient and contradictory results exist. Previous studies have suggested that implicit attitudes and relapse tendencies are a dual structure model, but that is for traditional or mixed drug addicts. For new drug addicts, is the dual structure model completely suitable or partially supported? This study attempts to explore this point. At a drug rehabilitation center, we randomly selected 50 abstainers (25 males and 25 females; age range: 21-41 years) who only took new-type drugs prior to abstention to participate in this study. Participants complete the General Situation Questionnaire, the Drug Use Characteristics Questionnaire, the Drug Relapse Risk Scale (DRRS), and the Single Category Implicit Association Test (SC-IAT). The relationship between implicit attitudes and relapse tendencies of new-type drug abstainers towards new-type drugs was investigated. The results showed: (1) abstainers had negative attitudes towards new-type drugs, and the data had statistical correlation with abstainers' drug use characteristics and each relapse risk index; (2) females held relatively positive implicit attitudes towards new-type drugs; (3) being female and divorced could significantly predict abstainers' implicit attitudes; (4) there is no significant correlation between implicit attitudes and relapse tendencies of new-type drug abstainers towards new-type drugs, which partially supports the dual structure model; (5) fender influences the self-assessment of relapse probability. Compared with traditional or mixed drug addicts, the dual structure model is only partially supported for new-type drug abstainers towards new-type drugs. That is because being female and divorced are the main factors influencing implicit attitudes and relapse tendencies. A few women or divorced people regard consuming new drugs as the source of happiness and forget the harm brought by the drugs themselves in their implicit attitude, which leads to more drug abuse in their explicit behavior. Therefore, we should pay more attention to women who have become new-type drug addicts and pay special attention to the impact of divorce.