Mattering and Satisfaction with Life: Gender and Age Differences Among Kenyan Secondary School Students DOI Open Access

Paul Mbatia Kihia,

Anthony Muriithi Ireri,

Cecilia Nyambura Mwangi

и другие.

Qeios, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(11)

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024

This study focused on how mattering correlated with school life satisfaction among 446 high students aged 15 to 23 (_Mage_= 17.40, _SD_ = 1.22; 55.8 % Male) drawn from 12 secondary schools in Murang’a County Kenya. More than two thirds of our sample (69.3 %) were middle adolescence (_M_age 16.76, 0.53; range 15-17 years). The results revealed a significant moderate correlation between and satisfaction. Both age explained 11 variance life. gender did not interact predicting Although the pattern was similar for late adolescent groups, prediction only group. No differences reported variables. findings suggest that when feel important their is taken into account, they are more likely have higher levels experience.

Язык: Английский

Perceived stress and health outcomes among Chinese university students: The chain mediating role of repetitive negative thinking and trait forgiveness DOI
Shunrong Kuang,

Wen Xiaohong,

Chenglei Li

и другие.

Journal of Health Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025

Stress around COVID-19 among university students is associated with higher physical symptom burden and worse overall health status. This study examined whether RNT trait forgiveness mediate the link between perceived stress outcomes Chinese students. A total of 1342 participated in a survey during middle semester that assessed stress, RNT, forgiveness, various outcomes. Results revealed significant mediating effects both on relationship outcomes, including anxiety, depression, sleep quality, health. Moreover, interplay mediated this association. These findings provide theoretical basis for understanding interactions highlighting importance addressing to enhance well-being

Язык: Английский

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Mediating effect of intolerance of uncertainty between feeling of unsafety and depression/well-being among a sample of Lebanese adults DOI Creative Commons
Melyssa Assaf, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr

и другие.

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

Опубликована: Март 10, 2025

Eastern Mediterranean countries, particularly Lebanon, have seen a significant rise in mental disorders, primarily driven by ongoing economic instability, political unrest, and regional conflicts. These conditions fuel feelings of unsafety, which are linked to lower psychological well-being increased depressive symptoms. Unsafe circumstances inflate apprehension uncertainty, leaving individuals unable foresee stable, secure tomorrow often trapped an anticipatory negative thinking state. Therefore, this study posits that unsafe environments, Intolerance Uncertainty (IU) may mediate the relationships between feeling unsafety depression/well-being aims test hypothesis among sample adults from frequently crisis-ridden country. A one-time-point online survey was conducted Lebanese general population (N = 905; mean age 27.38 (SD: 9.28); 60% females), recruited anonymously via snowball sampling. The questionnaire included socio-demographic variables following Arabic validated scales: Feeling Unsafety Scale– (FUSA), World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5), Patient Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Scale (IUS-12). Statistical analysis performed using SPSS v.27 with mediation PROCESS MACRO v3.4 Model 4. After adjusting for potential confounders, showed both prospective inhibitory anxiety fully mediated association depression partially well-being. Higher significantly associated higher (Beta 0.32; p < 0.001; 95% CI 0.27; 0.37 Beta 0.19; 0.15; 0.23 respectively), turn were 0.42; 0.35; 0.48 0.62; 0.54; 0.70 respectively) − 0.39; -0.44; -0.33 -0.47; -0.32 respectively). It is note while did not show direct 0.03; 0.187; -0.09; 0.02 -0.02; 0.399; -0.07; 0.03 it directly 0.07; 0.01; -0.12; -0.03 0.12; -0.17; -0.07 IU mediates confirmed. This finding highlights key target interventions. Psychotherapeutic public health initiatives could enhance dedicating efforts promoting uncertainty tolerance, vulnerable populations facing unstable settings.

Язык: Английский

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Identify the direct and indirect impacts of the community built environment on the health of older adults DOI Creative Commons
Jinsu Yang, Yi Shang, Fengxiao Cao

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 31, 2025

The global ageing population is increasing. As their physical functions deteriorate, older adults face not only health challenges but also mental issues. Enhancing the status of imperative to improve quality life. However, research on living in community limited, and association between built environment daily activities remains largely unexplored. This study aimed utilize structural equation modeling (1) explore interrelationships environment, adults, health, (2) examine among correlates. For data collection, this administered structured questionnaires 494 community-dwelling across ten representative urban communities Fuzhou, China. questionnaire comprised four validated sections: demographic characteristics, perceived features, activity outcomes. Data analysis employed (SEM) using AMOS 27.0, with SPSS 27.0 for preliminary analyses, both direct effects outcomes indirect mediated through activities. Structural revealed three pathways: Path 1 (community →health adults), 2 → exercise 3 (daily adults). All pathways were supported, indicating interaction factors. influenced by An improved can enhance adults. Furthermore, serve as partial mediators environments Our methodology findings offer valuable insights optimizing promote

Язык: Английский

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Urban–Rural Disparities in Life Satisfaction Among Older Koreans: Determinants and Healthcare Policy Implications DOI Open Access
Hyun-Chool Lee, Alexandre Repkine, L. M. Zhang

и другие.

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(11), С. 1252 - 1252

Опубликована: Май 26, 2025

Background: This study examines how social and geographical factors shape life satisfaction among older adults in South Korea, which became a super-aged society 2024. As Korea moves toward implementing nationwide integrated eldercare system by 2026, understanding the contextual determinants of wellbeing populations is critical for effective policy design. Methods: We use nationally representative survey data apply two-stage instrumental variable regression approach to address potential endogeneity estimating effects key predictors on satisfaction. Results: Subjective health connectedness are positively associated with Physical activity shows context-specific effects, notable differences between urban rural areas. Surprisingly, greater accessibility government services linked lower levels physical activity, indicating possible unintended consequence well-intentioned measures. Gender also evident: areas, women report higher than men, whereas men women. Conclusions: These findings highlight need aging policies that context-sensitive socially inclusive. Policymakers should consider regional gender-specific dynamics when designing programs improve rapidly society.

Язык: Английский

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Leveraging adversity during pandemics: the role of adaptive cognitive appraisals of self and others in mental health outcomes among students DOI Creative Commons
Anita Padmanabhanunni, Tyrone B. Pretorius, Serena Ann Isaacs

и другие.

South African Journal of Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 54(1), С. 90 - 102

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024

Researchers have paid limited attention to the role of adaptive cognitive appraisals in conferring resilience. In this study, we demonstrate influence positive problem-solving ability and social support on mental health outcomes. A random sample students at a university South Africa ( n = 322) participated study. They completed Perceived Stress Scale, Multidimensional Scale Social Support, Problem-Solving Inventory, Beck Hopelessness Satisfaction with Life Scale. Mediation analysis found that appraisal jointly separately mediated effects perceived stress hopelessness. The combined effect life satisfaction was significant; however, only mediate relationship between satisfaction. findings indicate self others are potential sources resilience can buffer individuals from adverse impact stressful events.

Язык: Английский

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Peritraumatic Distress among Chinese Canadians during the Early Lockdown Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Sociodemographic and Pandemic-Related Predictors DOI Creative Commons

Alexandra Katsiris,

Kesaan Kandasamy, Lixia Yang

и другие.

COVID, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(3), С. 391 - 408

Опубликована: Март 13, 2024

The current study investigates the peritraumatic distress of Chinese residents living in Canada and identifies associated sociodemographic pandemic-related predictors during initial phases Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown (i.e., from April 2020 to June 2020). A final sample 457 valid participants aged 18 or older completed an online survey which was assessed with COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI). results showed 32.76% mild moderate range 28–51) 5.03% severe 52 higher) for distress. hierarchical regression models on continuous CPDI score identified life satisfaction as a consistent protector (absolute values βs = −1.21 −0.49, ps < 0.001). After controlling satisfaction, following risk factors were identified: being middle-aged, employed (relative retired people/students), Ontario (rather than elsewhere), poor health status. Furthermore, higher self-contraction worry, more information authenticity concern, future infection rate prediction, personal hygiene appraisal. our shed light cognitive, experiential, behavioural, early outbreak stage pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Sociodemographic aspects, beliefs about lifestyles, and religiosity as predictors of life satisfaction in Peruvian university students: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Jacksaint Saintila, David Javier-Aliaga,

Ana Valle-Chafloque

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024

Introduction Beliefs and practices related to healthy lifestyles religiosity can play an important role in overall well-being. However, few studies have explored the association between these factors life satisfaction university context. This study examined sociodemographic aspects, lifestyle beliefs, with students. Methods A cross-sectional predictive was conducted during months of March May 2024 at a private located northern region Peru. Validated instruments were distributed that included beliefs scale, Santa Clara Strength Religious Faith Questionnaire-Short Form (SCSRFQ-SF), Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS) data section. total 1,258 students participated study. Multiple linear regression models used for analysis. Results Being student foreign origin, compared being Peruvian, is negatively significantly associated ( β = −0.066, p 0.003). In contrast, positive observed belonging Faculty Health Sciences 0.119, 0.048) satisfaction, from other faculties. Furthermore, 0.579; &lt; 0.001) 0.182; are positively satisfaction. Conclusion These findings suggest universities health professionals should consider promoting supporting religious as strategies improve considering relevant aspects.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of predictors of satisfaction with life in pre-service teacher education students DOI Creative Commons
Edwin Gustavo Estrada-Araoz, Guido Raúl Larico-Uchamaco, Jair Emerson Ferreyros-Yucra

и другие.

Salud Ciencia y Tecnología, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4, С. 834 - 834

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024

Introduction: satisfaction with life plays a crucial role in students' academic and personal experience as it can influence their performance, emotional well-being, adaptation to the higher education environment.Objective: determine whether resilience, perceived social support, self-esteem predict Peruvian pre-service teacher students.Methods: quantitative, observational, analytical, predictive, cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of 215 students both sexes who were administered Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale Short Form, Social Support Perception Scale, Rosenberg Self-esteem Satisfaction Life instruments adequate psychometric properties. Regarding statistical methods, Pearson correlation coefficient used, followed by multiple linear regression analysis.Results: analysis showed good fit for model (F=78,319; p<0,05), indicating that resilience (β=0,103; support (β=0,268; (β=0,274; p<0,05) explained 52 % total variance variable.Conclusions: students. Therefore, is recommended foster an institutional culture values promotes providing psychological resources services

Язык: Английский

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The Level of Happiness and Its Relationship with Personal and Occupational Well-Being in Women Leaders at a Mexican University: An Exploratory Study DOI Creative Commons

Viviana Ortiz-Meillón,

Eva María Guerra-Leal, José Carlos Vázquez Parra

и другие.

Administrative Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(8), С. 168 - 168

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024

This exploratory study aims to identify the state of well-being a select group women leaders in Mexican university by analyzing relationship between their perception happiness and satisfaction with life work. Through application psychometric battery, this work examined how these manage within an environment that is simultaneously empowering demanding. Methodologically, descriptive statistical analysis was performed, including correlation all items. As result, research identified positive correlations variables age perceptions life, which are strongly associated high personal professional satisfaction. In addition, people who find rewarding feel close ideal tend be more satisfied general. Although intended exploratory, it also sought contribute deeper understanding status leadership positions Mexico. doing so, filled important gap literature on gender, leadership, Latin American academia highlighting complexity managing supporting positions.

Язык: Английский

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Mattering and Satisfaction with Life: Gender and Age Differences Among Kenyan Secondary School Students DOI Open Access

Paul Mbatia Kihia,

Anthony Muriithi Ireri,

Cecilia Nyambura Mwangi

и другие.

Qeios, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(11)

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024

This study focused on how mattering correlated with school life satisfaction among 446 high students aged 15 to 23 (_Mage_= 17.40, _SD_ = 1.22; 55.8 % Male) drawn from 12 secondary schools in Murang’a County Kenya. More than two thirds of our sample (69.3 %) were middle adolescence (_M_age 16.76, 0.53; range 15-17 years). The results revealed a significant moderate correlation between and satisfaction. Both age explained 11 variance life. gender did not interact predicting Although the pattern was similar for late adolescent groups, prediction only group. No differences reported variables. findings suggest that when feel important their is taken into account, they are more likely have higher levels experience.

Язык: Английский

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0