Experience and outcomes of stepping stones triple P for families of children with autism

This study investigated the experience and perceived outcomes of a behavioural family intervention, standard stepping stones triple P (SSTP), for parents of children with autism. An indepth, prospective, mixed-methods, multiple case-study design was employed. Parent participants and SSTP practitioners took part. Participation in SSTP was consistently associated with improved parental self-efficacy, and was also associated with improved parental psychological well-being and decreased perceived need for behavioural services for some families. Three key themes emerged from the qualitative interview data, reflecting changes attributed to participation in SSTP: (1) changes in the “attribution of cause” of misbehaviour, (2) “Who's the boss?” reflecting a change to parents feeling more in charge of their child's behaviour, daily routines and choices, and (3) “Rewarding is rewarding!” reflecting appreciation of a positive approach to behaviour management. Practitioners discussed their impressions of appropriate participants, timing, structure, and session preferences for SSTP, and implications related to the professional qualifications of practitioners delivering SSTP. Clinical implications for the use of SSTP with families of children with autism are discussed.     

The Realm of Romantic Relational Functioning in Five-Factor Narcissism

This study aimed to examine whether the five-factor narcissism sub-scales predict incapacity to love. Through convenient sampling, The Capacity to Love Inventory (CTL-I) and The Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory-Short Form (FFNI-SF) were administered in a community sample using the online platform of Google forms. The present study consists of 428 participants (84.3% females and 15.7% males). Results revealed that Extraversion was the only factor of narcissism that positively predicted the total score of the capacity to love. Participants who scored higher in extraversion tend to score higher in Basic trust, Interest in the other, and Gratitude. While grandiosity negatively predicted interest in the other, Antagonism positively predicted this sub-scale and negatively predicted the common ego ideal. Vulnerability and Neuroticism were associated with more loss and mourning after the relationship is lost. It is noteworthy that neither of the five-factor narcissism sub-scales predicted the permanence of sexual passion. In conclusion, it seems evident that grandiosity is accounted for less interest in significant others, while extraversion is associated with more willingness to trust, engage, and love.     

Positive-thinking and life satisfaction amongst Koreans

PURPOSE: The present study examined the positive-thinking and life satisfaction of the general Korean population. In particular, we examined the role of positive-thinking on participants' life satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a telephone survey of 409 respondents (194 males, 215 females). The participants provided self-reports on their positive thinking, life satisfaction and demographic information. RESULTS: The results showed that age, education, occupation, and family income had an influence on positive- thinking as well as life satisfaction in Korea. Specifically, younger respondents and persons with high incomes or higher education degrees were more likely to have higher positive scores and thus higher life satisfaction scores. However, after controlling for the demographic variables, positive thinking significantly affected life satisfaction(R(2) Change=0.170, F= 88.56, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: We provided empirical evidence that positive thinking may indeed play a significant role in life satisfaction. Therefore, positive thinking would offer important direction for the growth of life satisfaction and interventions aiming to remediate the effects of demographic variables on life satisfaction.     

Exploring the broader health and well-being outcomes of mining communities in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Health and well-being outcomes in communities living in proximity to mining activity may be influenced by a broad spectrum of factors including population growth, economic instability or land degradation. This review aims to synthesise broader outcomes associated with mining activity and in doing so, further explore possible determinants in communities of low- and middle-income countries. Four databases were systematically searched and articles were included if the study targeted adults residing in proximity to mining activity, and measured individual or community-level health or well-being outcomes. Narrative synthesis was conducted. Twelve articles were included. Mining was perceived to influence health behaviours, employment conditions, livelihoods and socio-political factors, which were linked to poorer health outcomes. Family relationships, mental health and community cohesion were negatively associated with mining activity. High-risk health behaviours, population growth and changes in vector ecology from environmental modification were associated with increased infectious disease prevalence. This review presents the broader health and well-being outcomes and their determinants, and strengthens the evidence to improve measurement and management of the public health implications of mining. This will support the mining sector to make sustainable investments, and support governments to maximise community development and minimise negative impacts.     

Job Resources and Work Engagement among Finnish Dairy Farmers

Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine job resources, work engagement and Finnish dairy farmers’ preferences concerning methods to enhance overall well-being while working on farms.

Methods: A postal survey yielded 265 completed questionnaires from 188 dairy farms. The sample was assessed as representative of Finnish dairy farmers. Exploratory factor analysis and a linear mixed model were utilized during the data analyzing process.

Results: The variables lowering work engagement were stressors related to the workload and problems with health. Elevated work engagement was associated with the factors work with farm animals and family. The most important resource variables were “child or children,” “own family,” and “animal health.” Female dairy farmers considered resource variables related to the family, love, and work with cattle as significantly more important than male dairy farmers. Male dairy farmers experienced higher work engagement and, concerning the dimensions, especially higher dedication and absorption than male respondents in a reference sample of workers in difference occupations. A sustainable farm economy and the possibility to have a holiday period were the most important methods to improve overall well-being on dairy farms.

Conclusion: The results indicate that the family, working with cattle, healthy farm animals, a reasonable workload, and a sustainable farm economy have the capacity to create positive impacts on well-being among dairy farmers. Well-being on farms is a part of sustainable food production.     

Ecological analysis of college women’s physical activity and health-related quality of life

ABSTRACT

Despite significant health benefits of regular physical activity, over 60 percent of college women do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines to promote their health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a comprehensive construct including physical and psychosocial health functioning. The major purpose of this study was to examine the influences of individual (e.g., self-efficacy, enjoyment), social (e.g., family and friend support), and physical environmental factors (e.g., crime safety) on college women’s physical activity and HRQoL. Participants were 235 (Mean age = 21.0 years) college women from a public research university located in the southwest region of the United States. They completed validated surveys assessing their perceptions of physical activity, HRQoL, and social ecological factors during the spring semester of 2012. The findings of three multiple linear regressions, entering individual factors first, followed by social and physical environmental factors, revealed that self-efficacy and crime safety were significantly related to physical activity. For HRQoL-physical functioning, significant factors were self-efficacy, enjoyment, and crime safety. Enjoyment was the only factor related to HRQoL-psychosocial functioning. These findings indicated that physical activity professionals need to foster safe environments, enhance self-efficacy, and provide enjoyable activities to promote college women’s physical activity and HRQoL.     

贵州某地区农村留守妇女内隐幸福感研究

目的探讨农村留守妇女是否存在内隐幸福感。方法依据随机取样原则,于2013年12月-2014年1月在贵州省黔东南苗族侗族自治州榕江县选取农村留守妇女37名,采用内隐联想测验(IAT)对农村留守妇女的内隐幸福感进行测试。结果①被试在IAT测验中,不相容任务的反应时(1189.89±231.19)高于相容任务反应时(913.39±146.80)(t=5.448,P0.001);②不相容任务的反应时与相容任务的反应时在不同年龄段、是否有离婚史等人口学变量上差异无统计学意义(t=1.025、0.984,P0.05)。结论农村留守妇女存在内隐幸福感效应。     

服务中心,防控疾病,关爱民生: 用智慧应对挑战简

文章总结中国爱国卫生运动和血吸虫病防治的历史经验,提出我国可从服务中心、融入社区、参照国外经验（美国、日本）和从科学发展观的视角出发,应对慢性病的挑战。     

Does geriatric nursing staff burnout predict well-being of LTC residents?

Nursing staff in residential settings are exposed to a large number of stressors. This study examined the relationship between geriatric nursing staff (GNS) burnout and the well-being of residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Data were obtained concerning 590 older residents who were served by 315 GNS in 172 LTC facilities in Taiwan, using multilevel modeling. The depersonalization (DP) dimension of burnout in GNS was consistently related to various resident well-being outcomes. Higher DP among GNS was associated with lower residential satisfaction and perceived quality-of-life, as well as more depressive symptoms among older LTC residents. The findings support the claim that DP among GNS has a greater role in determining LTC resident well-being than other dimensions of burnout. Efforts should be made to mitigate the emergence of DP among GNS. Support and education are also needed to enable GNS to foster positive interactions and relationships with LTC residents.