Validation of the Perceived hope scale in Arabic-speaking adults living in Gaza in the midst of war, destruction and death

Archives of Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 83(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Despite its obvious relevance for clinical practice and research, it is surprising that presently no hope measure available use among Arabic-speaking populations, especially the most vulnerable ones who have been going through major humanitarian crises. This paper aimed to provide novel insights into psychometric information on properties of an Arabic translation Perceived Hope Scale (PHS) in Palestinians living Gaza endured several months suffering since war began October 2023. study had a cross-sectional design applied quantitative research approach. It was carried-out over one-month period (September 2024) using anonymous self-report questionnaire shared social networks snowball sampling technique. A total 534 Palestinian adults aged 18 years currently took part study. We conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) via SPSS AMOS v.29 software, maximum likelihood method obtain parameters estimates. The fit indices one-factor solution reached standards good model fit, with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.90). Invariance established our sample at configural, metric scalar levels terms gender groups. PHS scores significantly positively correlated religiosity, resilience post-traumatic growth. In addition, inversely anxiety depression. Overall, results add measurement assessment PHS, lending further support value as sound assess perceived new context cultural background fragile survivors decades dramatically escalated past months.

Язык: Английский

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Association between food insecurity and depressive symptoms in college students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 7

Опубликована: Март 3, 2025

Examine the relationship between change in food insecurity status and depressive symptoms before during COVID periods undergraduates. Undergraduates (n = 850) surveyed for College Relationships Experiences project November 2019 (wave 1) May 2020 2). Multivariable logistic regression examined association (1) elevated at each wave (2) 2 from 1 to 2. Food insecure (FI) students had over twice odds of both timepoints compared their food-secure (FS) counterparts. Compared those who stayed FS, changed FI FS remained higher Pre-pandemic is a crucial factor influencing pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between caregiver burden and hope in leukemia patients: a cross-sectional study in selected referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran

BMC Palliative Care, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Leukemia is a life-threatening condition that imposes significant challenges not only on patients but also their caregivers. Caregiver burden, multidimensional concept encompassing physical, psychological, and emotional strain, often impacts the quality of care provided to patients. Conversely, hope, critical psychological resource, plays pivotal role in patient well-being coping. Understanding relationship between caregiver burden hope essential for improving holistic cancer care. This descriptive correlational study was conducted at Cancer Institute Valiasr Hospital, affiliated with Tehran University Medical Sciences, May November 2024. A total 400 participants, including 200 leukemia primary caregivers, were recruited using convenience sampling. Data collected Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) Snyder's Adult Hope Scale (AHS). Descriptive statistics Pearson's correlation coefficient used analyze data SPSS version 16, significance level P < 0.05. The mean score 37.69 ± 7.12, indicating moderate while among 32.19 1.88, reflecting relatively high levels hope. weak statistically negative found overall scores (r= -0.164, = 0.02). However, no correlations observed subscales namely Pathway Thinking (r=-0.127, 0.073) Agency (r=-0.126, 0.076). highlights inverse underscoring interconnected dynamics resilience. Interventions aimed reducing fostering are enhancing leukemia. Not applicable.

Язык: Английский

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Active Hope as a Catalyst for Mental and Psychosocial Health in Climate-Related Disasters

Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(05), С. 634 - 644

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Climate-related disasters pose significant challenges to individuals, communities, and societies worldwide, leading profound psychological social impacts. In the aftermath of such disasters, promoting mental psychosocial health becomes imperative for alleviating suffering fostering resilience. This paper explores role active hope as a fundamental factor in facilitating well-being cohesion following climate-related disasters. Drawing on theoretical frameworks empirical evidence, it examines how contributes coping strategies, adaptive behaviors, recovery processes. Additionally, discusses interventions approaches aimed at disaster-affected populations. By highlighting importance post-disaster contexts, this underscores need comprehensive holistic strategies address multifaceted posed by

Язык: Английский

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Well-Being and Dispositional Hope in a Sample of Portuguese Citizens: The Mediating Role of Mental Health

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(7), С. 2101 - 2115

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

In our pursuit of a fulfilling and contented life, the study well-being has emerged as fundamental field research. Higher levels are associated with better mental health outcomes. Individuals might possess personal resources necessary to set pursue meaningful goals, maintain positive expectations, overcome adversities. We aim explore relationship between (hedonic, psychological, social) dispositional hope. suggest that acts mediator in this relationship, since improved can create conducive environment for development maintenance Data were collected using an e-survey through social media during last quarter 2022. The hypothesis was tested mediation analysis. sample composed 471 participants (85.4% female) mean age 47.72 ± 11.86 years. Participants mainly workers (88.6%), followed by pensioners (6.8%), university students (2.5%), unemployed (2.1%). Results revealed positively significantly Additionally, presented significant health, which, turn, also Finally, Hayes process macro SPSS, we found mediates Our findings reinforce conceptual frameworks consider key contributors resilient optimistic mindset. Interventions cultivate affect, facilitate growth, foster supportive environments help improve

Язык: Английский

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Hope, resilience and subjective happiness among general population of Paraguay in the post COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 70(3), С. 489 - 497

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023

Positive mental health includes not only the absence of disorders but also presence subjective well-being, good coping strategies for life stress, and adapting to community life. It is well known that COVID-19 pandemic has challenged in general population worldwide. However, research measured protective factors after declared end by World Health Organization.

Язык: Английский

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Measuring hope and joy among Black Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Journal of Positive Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(6), С. 1119 - 1131

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024

Several reports highlight health disparities among Black Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, though studies assessing positive psychological experiences for this group are nascent. I analyzed responses from a probability-based sample of (n = 981) adults to redress gap. Participants completed surveys in 2022 and were recruited AmeriSpeak panel via National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at University Chicago. used latent variable modeling techniques measure direct associations while probing measurement error. Study findings indicate that fear was related significantly less hope joy. Loneliness also Presence meaning life strongest contributor joy, prayer most strongly associated with hope. Positive insights should turn be recognized as public priorities when working promote well-being, hope, joy Americans, members other underserved groups, global crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Risks of Ecosystems’ Degradation: Portuguese Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health, Hope and Resilient Coping

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Healthcare professionals constantly face situations that reflect ecosystems’ degradation. These can negatively affect their mental health. Research suggests hope and resilience play an important role in this scenario, since they are related to/predict health highly heterogeneous samples (considering geography, age, profession, health, etc.). In context, the aims of present study are: to characterize explore relationship between hope, resilient coping Portuguese healthcare professionals. Using Google Forms, 276 answered GHQ-28, (adult) Trait Hope Scale, Brief Resilient Coping Scale (cross-sectional study). The minimum maximum possible scores were reached, with exception score GHQ-28-Total. Regarding Hope, 19.6% scored below midpoint (M=43.46, SD=11.97); 29.3% revealed low (M=14.93, SD=4.05); average 4 5 Mental Health (exception: Severe Depression) indicates probability a psychiatric case. correlated Social Dysfunction GHQ-28-Total; proved be (weak) predictor GHQ-28 indicators depression). results support need promote sample&#039;s coping. They also suggest stimulating may contribute improving professionals’

Язык: Английский

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Positive effects of parent–child group emotional regulation and resilience training on nonsuicidal self-injury behavior in adolescents: a quasi-experimental study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Март 20, 2024

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents is a growing global concern. However, effective interventions for treating NSSI are limited. A 36-week quasi-experimental study design of parent-child group resilience training (intervention group) aged 12-17 years was used and compared with treatment-as-usual (control group). The primary endpoint the frequency assessed Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory (OSI), secondary endpoints were levels depression, hope, resilience, family adaptability cohesion as by 24-item Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD-24), Herth Hope Scale (HHS), Connor-Davidson Resilience (CD-RISC), Family Adaptability Cohesion Evaluation Scale, second edition (FACES-II-CV), respectively. total 118 participants completed trial. Both groups showed significant reduction in after 12, 24, 36 weeks intervention (p< 0.05), although did not differ significantly from control group. After intervention, CD-RISC, HHS, HAMD-24, FACES-II-CV scores improved over baseline 0.05). Furthermore, had higher on lower HAMD-24 than (p < Parent-child emotional regulation promise treatment options adolescents, leading to increased dynamics teens. Moreover, decreased baseline.

Язык: Английский

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Why does COVID-19 make me depressed? The longitudinal relationships between fear of COVID-19 and depressive symptoms: a moderated mediation model

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 43(32), С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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