Journal of Applied Gerontology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
The
present
study
utilized
advanced
psychometric
methods
(i.e.,
Rasch
analysis
and
confirmatory
factor
[CFA])
to
evaluate
the
structure
of
Multiple
Intelligence
Scale
(MIS)
its
validity
among
Taiwanese
older
adults.
A
cross-sectional
design
using
convenience
sampling
was
conducted
200
community-dwelling
participants
aged
65
years
or
older.
analyses
showed
that
MIS
had
good
unidimensionality.
Among
various
CFA
models
testing
structure,
exploratory
structural
equation
modelling
performed
best
given
parsimonious
excellent
fit
indices.
can
be
used
adults
in
a
culturally-fair
way
for
understanding
their
multiple
intelligences.
Using
MIS,
healthcare
providers
could
encourage
people
assess
own
strengths
weaknesses
intelligence.
results
suggest
more
research
on
adults'
MI
is
needed
tailor
bespoke
therapeutic
programs
individual
needs
community
settings.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
To
guide
the
effective
use
of
nature-based
approaches,
we
aimed
to
determine
current
practice,
challenges
and
proposed
solutions
concerning
these
approaches
by
allied
health
professionals
(AHPs).
We
also
investigated
signs,
symptoms
conditions
AHPs
believe
may
prevent
and/or
manage,
as
well
perceived
impact
COVID-19
pandemic.
Materials
methods
Allied
who
used
or
wanted
in
Australia
were
invited
complete
an
online
questionnaire.
Qualitative
data
analysed
through
inductive
coding
categorisation,
while
descriptive
statistics
reported
for
quantitative
data.
Results
indicated
that
exposure
nature
could
manage
a
range
physical
mental
health,
social
developmental
outcomes.
Perceived
identified,
related
patients/clients,
themselves,
external
factors.
Recommended
included
increasing
education
general
public,
advancing
more
research,
implementing
changes
governance,
legitimisation
part
practice.
Conclusions
Increasing
awareness
evidence
among
across
sectors
–
particularly
with
policy,
education,
funding,
management–
will
support
their
legitimacy
potential
benefit
populations.
Implications
rehabilitation
help
physical,
mental,
Challenges
patient/
client,
professional,
address
challenges,
is
key,
which
be
driven
predominantly
research
education.
Tourism Recreation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Nature
exposure
improves
mental
health,
human
capital,
and
economic
productivity.
Outcomes
are
well
established,
drivers
mechanisms
less
so.
Thrill
+
skill
activities,
additional
to
exercise
nature,
least
studied.
We
analyse
their
effects
for
40
mid-life
women
surfers
in
16
countries,
contrasted
with
hikers.
use
an
11-year
ethnography,
semi-structured
interviews,
thematic
analysis
under
interpretive
grounded
theory.
The
perceive
that
surfing
strongly
resilience
stress,
irrespective
of
any
concurrent
clinical
therapy.
They
identify
three
mechanisms:
creating
happiness
or
joy;
activity,
thrill,
triumph
self-esteem;
social,
support
friendship
from
other
surfers.
these
as
building
a
cumulative
buffer
gratitude
life,
which
provides
against
setbacks.
In
large-scale
implementation
nature-based
healthcare,
both
nature-only
nature
adventure
products
valuable.
outdoor
recreation
sector
practical
options.
Urban Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 8 - 8
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
offers
an
opportunity
for
the
revitalisation
of
empty
Spain
and
development
new
sustainable
business
models
in
a
healthier
environment,
taking
competitive
advantages
digitalisation
benefits
contact
with
nature.
This
study
presents
positive
analysis
situation
after
three
months
confinement
research
objective
evaluating
potential
social
economy
based
on
hypotheses
presented.
In
order
to
demonstrate
six
put
forward
research,
review
existing
literature
was
conducted,
socio-economic
environmental
indicators
from
official
sources
were
consulted,
descriptive
statistics
methods
have
been
applied.
Digitalisation,
economy,
bio-economy,
heritage
seem
be
drivers
achieving
challenges
proposed.
By
perceiving
reality
through
lens
that
values
nature
creative
intelligence,
avenue
opportunities
may
opened
up,
leading
improvement
quality
life
well-being,
potentially
retaining
rural
population.
Following
this
study,
which
assesses
opportunities,
risks,
establishes
plan
measures,
players,
resources
future
implementation
vacant
Spain,
lines
work
will
become
available.
Journal of Applied Gerontology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
The
present
study
utilized
advanced
psychometric
methods
(i.e.,
Rasch
analysis
and
confirmatory
factor
[CFA])
to
evaluate
the
structure
of
Multiple
Intelligence
Scale
(MIS)
its
validity
among
Taiwanese
older
adults.
A
cross-sectional
design
using
convenience
sampling
was
conducted
200
community-dwelling
participants
aged
65
years
or
older.
analyses
showed
that
MIS
had
good
unidimensionality.
Among
various
CFA
models
testing
structure,
exploratory
structural
equation
modelling
performed
best
given
parsimonious
excellent
fit
indices.
can
be
used
adults
in
a
culturally-fair
way
for
understanding
their
multiple
intelligences.
Using
MIS,
healthcare
providers
could
encourage
people
assess
own
strengths
weaknesses
intelligence.
results
suggest
more
research
on
adults'
MI
is
needed
tailor
bespoke
therapeutic
programs
individual
needs
community
settings.
