Measurement of flourishing: a scoping review

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Introduction Flourishing is an evolving wellbeing construct and outcome of interest across the social biological sciences. Despite some conceptual advancements, there remains limited consensus on how to measure flourishing, as well distinguish it from closely related constructs, such thriving life satisfaction. This paper aims provide overview comparison diverse scales that have been developed flourishing among adolescent adult populations recommendations for future studies seeking use in research. Methods In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), we conducted a scoping review PubMed EMBASE introducing original (defined previously unpublished mental health or used “flourishing” its definition). Studies focusing were published before April 28, 2023 considered eligible inclusion. Results Out 781 retrieved, identified seven covering unique scales. We find all are multidimensional assess features over monthly yearly intervals. While most (six out seven) include indicators both hedonic eudaimonic wellbeing, operationalization these dimensions varies considerably between Several translated validated multiple geographical contexts, including higher- lower-income countries. Discussion Complementing self-report measures other social, economic, regional, may be useful holistic widely applicable wellbeing. contributes concept validation efforts can guide strategies sustain societies.

Язык: Английский

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Wanting to be Happy Fosters Happiness by Promoting Savoring: A Daily Diary Study

Journal of Happiness Studies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 26(3)

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Meta-Analysis of Psychological Interventions for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(15), С. 9199 - 9199

Опубликована: Июль 27, 2022

(1) Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects internet-based intervention programs for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among university students during COVID-19 pandemic by conducting a meta-analysis. (2) Methods: Searches were conducted in following databases: MEDLINE, EbscoHost Academic Search Ultimate, PsycArticles, using combination "Covid-19 AND 'Randomized Controlled Trial' students", as well search terms: "internet", "online", "treat_", "psycholog_", "intervention", "program_", "stress_", "depress_", "anxiety", "university", "college", "freshm_", "sophomore_", "undergraduat_". population, intervention, control, outcomes, design (PICOS) framework was used (P (population): pandemic; I (intervention): depression; C (control): no usual care, or on waiting list; O (outcomes): indicators; S (study design): meta-analysis including only randomized controlled trials (RCTs)). A performed 10 retrieved studies published between 2021 2022. Only RCTs analyzed. (3) Results: All analyzed papers revealed trend effectiveness COVID-19. Significant from included with interventions stress established. (4) Conclusions: Psychological may help reduce students; however, more research needed determine their anxiety.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health and Substance Use of Farmers in Canada during COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(20), С. 13566 - 13566

Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2022

Farmers in Canada faced higher levels of mental distress than the general public prior to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and are generally less likely seek help. However, health impacts COVID-19 on farmers remain unexplored. Our objective was investigate outcomes among by gender within context COVID-19. We conducted a national, online, cross-sectional survey (February-May 2021). The included validated scales anxiety, depression, perceived stress, burnout (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, professional efficacy), alcohol use, resilience, questions regarding participants' changes these during pandemic. Data were also collected impact specific social economic factors health, help-seeking, sense community belonging through Descriptive statistics summarized, Chi-square analyses t-tests compare results between genders data our similar 2016 normative population data. A total 1167 participated survey. Participants scored more severely across scale norms Canadian Scale means consistent 2021 samples. Most participants with moderate severe scores for any outcome reported worsening symptoms since began. Women fared significantly worse men measures. Over twice as many women seeking or substance use support men. rated all related examined (

Язык: Английский

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ReNeuWell mental well-being app: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(4), С. e094557 - e094557

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Introduction The field of mental well-being interventions includes numerous studies smartphone app-based programs, but there is a research-to-retail gap where many pertain to apps that are not publicly available, used as standalone or tested in the general population, and available (or their proprietary in-app measures) have yet be submitted empirical testing. Furthermore, few offer multicomponent interventions, despite such having demonstrated efficacy outside context. In response these openings literature marketplace, we developed ReNeuWell, an iPhone app designed measure user’s (via validated Composure, Own-worth, Mastery, Positivity, Achievement Satisfaction for Well-being (COMPAS-W) scale) improve via personalised, program activities informed by peer-reviewed evidence base. This article describes protocol preregistered randomised controlled trial (RCT) test adult participants from population Apple App Store users. It hypothesised ReNeuWell users will experience significant increases decreases distress over 6–12-week period, relative active control version app. Methods analysis RCT recruit who choose download normal course browsing marketplace. Following consent, randomly allocate receive either full version. assesses COMPAS-W scale, provides feedback on across six dimensions creates personalised schedule daily positive psychology enhance along each dimension. Participants instructed use at least 10 min (at one activity) per day first 6 weeks, they wish following weeks. Trial outcomes measured surveys administered weeks 1, 12. Data collection begin when officially launched Store. analysed using linear mixed models estimate condition-by-time interaction effects primary secondary outcomes, assess whether any themselves moderated other key variables. Ethics dissemination has been approved Human Research Committee University New South Wales (reference number: HC210302). published accordance with described here, both registry website. registration number was Australian Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (registration 4 August 2021; ID ACTRN12621001014842p).

Язык: Английский

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Benefiting Individuals High in Both Self-Criticism and Dependency Through an Online Multi-component Positive Psychology Intervention: Effects and Mechanisms

Journal of Happiness Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(1-2)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Promoting wellbeing and mental health: A randomized controlled trial of the web-based Five Ways to Wellbeing for All Intervention (Preprint)

JMIR Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11, С. e49050 - e49050

Опубликована: Март 9, 2024

Compromised well-being and mental health problems pose a significant threat to individuals societies worldwide. Resource-intensive psychological treatments alone cannot alleviate this burden. There is need for low-cost, evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing illness promoting well-being. Five activity domains appear be linked with promotion across populations: connecting others, being active, taking notice, learning, generous/giving. The activities mentioned are part of the Ways Wellbeing framework web-based intervention All (5waysA).

Язык: Английский

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Application of Positive Psychology in Digital Interventions for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials (Preprint)

JMIR Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11, С. e56045 - e56045

Опубликована: Май 17, 2024

The rising prevalence of mental health issues in children, adolescents, and young adults has become an escalating public issue, impacting approximately 10%-20% people on a global scale. Positive psychology interventions (PPIs) can act as powerful promotion tools to reach wide-ranging audiences that might otherwise be challenging access. This increased access would enable prevention disorders widespread well-being by enhancing self-efficacy, thereby supporting the achievement tangible objectives.

Язык: Английский

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The Correlation Between Self-Compassion and Life Satisfaction Varies Across Societal Individualism-Collectivism: A Three-Level Meta-Analysis

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 53(9), С. 1097 - 1116

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2022

Self-compassion is positively correlated with life satisfaction. However, no previous work examined the cross-cultural difference regarding effect size of this correlation. Using 79 independent samples ( N = 23,976) from 26 countries/regions, three-level meta-analysis synthesized sizes their correlation, partitioned between-study heterogeneity into within- and between-country levels, moderating role national culture according to revised Minkov-Hofstede model. Results indicated that self-compassion was satisfaction, a moderate-to-large (.40 ≤ r .47); 33.66% 35.73% variance could be attributed within-country heterogeneities; correlation stronger in collected more individualistic societies. This study highlights may fit differently different cultural realities importance raising awareness future research.

Язык: Английский

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Negative association between anterior insula activation and resilience during sustained attention: an fMRI twin study

Psychological Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 53(7), С. 3187 - 3199

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2022

Abstract Background While previous studies have suggested that higher levels of cognitive performance may be related to greater wellbeing and resilience, little is known about the associations between neural circuits engaged by tasks whether genetics or environment contribute these associations. Methods The current study consisted 253 monozygotic dizygotic adult twins, including a subsample 187 early-life trauma-exposed with functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging data from TWIN-E study. Wellbeing was measured using COMPAS-W Scale while resilience defined as level positive adaptation (higher wellbeing) in presence trauma exposure. We probed both sustained attention working memory processes Continuous Performance Task scanner. Results found significant negative activation bilateral anterior insula during attention. Multivariate twin modelling showed association left right mostly driven common genetic factors, accounting for 71% 87% total phenotypic correlation variables, respectively. There were no wellbeing/resilience activity updating. Conclusions findings suggest associated less condition requiring but not This possibly suggests pattern ‘neural efficiency’ (i.e. more efficient and/or attenuated activity) people who resilient trauma.

Язык: Английский

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