“Sense of coherence” a protective factor for health effects of bullying victimization

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 3-3
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Effects Of Bullying

scholarly journals Mental distress among young adults – gender differences in the role of social support

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rune Johansen ◽  
Mari Nicholls Espetvedt ◽  
Heidi Lyshol ◽  
Jocelyne Clench-Aas ◽  
Ingri Myklestad
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Regular Physical Activity

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to examine to what extent observed gender differences in mental health are associated with the protective factors social support, sense of coherence and participation in regular physical activity and more generally, engagement in organized or unorganized activity with other people. Methods This study was based upon a cross-sectional regional health survey in Norway, conducted during the winter of 2015–2016, in three southern counties; Aust-Agder, Vest-Agder and Vestfold. The study focused on young adults, comparing three age groups; 18–24 years old (n = 624), 25–31 (n = 582), and 32–38 years old (n = 795). Results Sense of coherence was strongly associated with low mental distress in all age groups and for both genders, while the association between low social support and mental distress was significant for young women only. Regular physical activity was not positively associated with low mental distress when sense of coherence and social support were included in the analysis. Conclusion Social support appears to have a stronger role as a protective factor for mental distress among young women, compared to young men and older persons. This has implications for health promoting activities that target young women. Sense of coherence showed a strong association with low mental distress scores for all ages studied.

scholarly journals 050 Sense of coherence – is it a protective factor in chronic urticaria patients?

2016 ◽  
Vol 136 (9) ◽  
pp. S169
Author(s):  
A. Ograczyk ◽  
Z. Kabzinska ◽  
A. Pietrzak ◽  
A. Zalewska-Janowska
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Urticaria ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Protective Factor

scholarly journals Emotional distress and sense of coherence in women completing a motivational program in five countries. A prospective study

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torunn Höjdahl ◽  
Jeanette H. Magnus ◽  
Ibrahimu Mdala ◽  
Roger Hagen ◽  
Eva Langeland
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Prospective Study

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate changes in, and associations between, sense of coherence (SOC) and emotional distress in women who participated in an accredited motivational program (VINN) in correctional institutions in five countries. Design/methodology/approach – A prospective study with a pre- and post-test design included 316 participants from Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, Russia and Norway. Global emotional distress was measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. SOC was measured using the 13-item Orientation to Life Questionnaire. One-way analysis of variance and multilevel regression models were used in the statistical analyses. Findings – An increase in SOC was associated with a decrease in emotional distress. Emotional distress decreased significantly −3.80 points (95 percent CI (−4.61, −2.97)), and SOC significantly improved from pre- to post-measurement by 1.82 points (95 percent CI (0.72, 2.92)), regardless of country and correctional institution. Practical implications – The results add new knowledge regarding a coherent theoretical foundation of a motivational program for women. The ability of a program promoting health is important for researchers, health-care workers and facilitators delivering programs for women in correctional facilities. An increase in SOC can act as a protective factor in order to manage stressors and risk factors among women serving in correctional facilities. Originality/value – The present study indicates that enhancing women’s coping resources and providing income alternatives to crime is fundamental to their capacity to desist from criminal behavior.

scholarly journals KUALITAS PERTEMANAN DAN BULLYING VICTIMIZATION PADA REMAJA SMP DI KOTA BANDA ACEH

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Aulia Denisa Putri ◽  
Afriani Afriani
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Banda Aceh

Maraknya kasus bullying victimization pada remaja saat ini menjadi perhatian serius. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya suatu faktor protektif yang dapat berkontribusi dalam mengurangi bullying yang terjadi, khususnya dari pihak korban. Salah satu faktor protektif yang potensial adalah melalui hubungan pertemanan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kualitas pertemanan dengan bullying victimization pada remaja SMP di Kota Banda Aceh. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 360 remaja SMP (185 laki-laki dan 175 perempuan). Total dari 360 remaja SMP dari 4 sekolah di kota Banda Aceh didapatkan dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel cluster sampling dan disproportionate stratified random sampling. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Friendship Qualities Scale dan The Revised Olweus Victim Questionnaire. Hasil analisa menunjukkan terdapat hubungan negatif dan siginifikan antara kualitas pertemanan dengan bullying victimization pada remaja SMP di Kota Banda Aceh (r= -0,3, p<0,05). Hal ini mengindikasikan semakin tinggi skor kualitas pertemanan maka semakin rendah skor pada intensitas bullying victimization, demikian pula sebaliknya. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pertemanan yang tinggi dapat menjadi pelindung yang potensial dalam menurunkan keterlibatan remaja dalam bullying victimization. Kata kunci : Kualitas pertemanan, Bullying Victimization, Remaja SMP The increasing rates of bullying victimization on adolescence recently is an alarm. Therefore, there is need for a protective factor that can contribute in reducing the instances of bullying, particularly for the victim. One of potential protective factor is friendship. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between friendship quality and bullying victimization on middle school students in Banda Aceh. A total of 360 middle school students (185 male and 175 female) from 4 schools in Banda Aceh was selected using cluster and disproportionate stratified random sampling. Data in this study was collected using Friendship Qualities Scale and The Revised Olweus Victim Questionnaire. Data analysis showed that there was a negative and significant correlation between friendship quality and bullying victimization on middle school students in Banda Aceh (r= -0,3, p<0,05). This indicated that higher score on friendship quality scale would followed by lower score on bullying victimization questionnaire, and vice versa. Thus, it can be concluded that a high friendship quality could be a potential protection in decreasing adolescents involvement in bullying victimization. Keywords: Friendship quality, bullying victimization, middle school students

scholarly journals Mental Distress Among Young Adults – Gender Differences in the Role of Social Support

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rune Johansen ◽  
Mari Nicholls Espetvedt ◽  
Heidi Lyshol ◽  
Jocelyne Clench-Aas ◽  
Ingri Myklestad
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Regular Physical Activity

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to examine to what extent observed gender differences in mental health are associated with the protective factors social support, sense of coherence and participation in regular physical activity and more generally, engagement in organized or unorganized activity with other people.Methods: This study was based upon a cross-sectional regional health survey in Norway, conducted during the winter 2015-2016, in three southern counties; Aust-Agder, Vest-Agder and Vestfold. The study focused on young adults, comparing three age groups; 18-24 years old (n=624), 25-31 (n=582), and 32-38 years old (n=795).Results: Sense of coherence was strongly associated with low mental distress in all age groups and for both genders, while the association with social support was highly significant for young women only. Regular physical activity was not positively associated with low mental distress when sense of coherence and social support were included in the analysis.Conclusion: Social support appears to have a stronger role as a protective factor for mental distress among young women, compared to young men and older persons. This has implications for health promoting activities that target young women. Sense of coherence showed a strong association with low mental distress scores for all ages studied.

Bullying Among International Adoptees: Testing Risks and Protective Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 930-951
Author(s):  
Eveliina Holmgren ◽  
Hanna Raaska ◽  
Helena Lapinleimu ◽  
Marko Elovainio
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Adopted Children ◽  
Adoptive Family ◽  
International Adoptees ◽  
Internationally Adopted Children ◽  
Bullying Experiences

This study examined the risks and protective factors for experiencing bullying and especially racist bullying among internationally adopted children in Finland. Factors examined were related to children's background, adoptive family, children's social problems and social skills, and their associations with bullying experiences. About 56.9% of children reported bullying victimization and 24.2% racist bullying victimization. Boys were at bigger risk of becoming bullied (B = 0.14, p < .05), as were children with disability (B = 0.11; p < .05). The continent of birth (European; B = 0.51; p < .001) and adoptive family's lower socioeconomic status (SES; B = 0.16; p < .05) were associated with increased victimization. Child's social problems increased the likelihood of victimization for both general (B = 0.59, p < .001) and racist bullying (B = 0.10, p < .001). Child's social skills appeared as a protective factor against general bullying (B = 3.87; p > .001). This study shows that interventions for tackling children's social problems and improving their social skills may reduce children's risk for bullying involvement.

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