scholarly journals The Quality of Motivation in Learning and Leisure Activities, and Their Accompanying Experiences

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantin G. Soldatnikov ◽  
Dmitry Leontiev
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Quality Of Motivation

“I Would Like to Have a Normal Brother but I’m Happy With the Brother That I Have”: A Pilot Study About Intellectual Disabilities and Family Quality of Life From the Perspective of Siblings

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110428
Author(s):  
Raquel A. Correia ◽  
Maria João Seabra-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Sibling ◽  
The Disabled

The relationships between siblings are the most long-lasting in families. When one of the siblings is a person with intellectual disabilities (ID), this relationship assumes an even more important role since this brother/sister will most likely become the disabled individual’s main caregiver. This pilot study had two aims: to explore the experience as an adolescent or adult sibling of a person with ID and to understand the perceptions of these siblings about quality of life as a sibling and about family quality of life. In-depth interviews were conducted with six siblings. The results showed that the experience of a sibling is positive and the acceptance process is of extreme importance. The domains which, from the sibling perspective, contribute to family quality of life are as follows: Family relationships, Acceptance, Health, Influence of values, Financial well-being, Support from others, and Leisure activities. The implications of these findings for intervention are pointed out.

scholarly journals Gaming Technology to Support Leisure Activities Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 559-559
Author(s):  
Walter Boot
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gaming Technology ◽  
Research And Education

Abstract There has been a great deal of research on technology to support older adults in their performance of Activities and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. There has been substantially less research, however, on exploring technology solutions that support hobbies and leisure. This is unfortunate, as quality of life and well-being are determined by more than just one’s ability to manage everyday tasks. An overview will be presented of research the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) has conducted over two decades with the goals of understanding and supporting older adults’ performance of technology-based leisure activities. Many of these studies have involved videogaming, where there exists a substantial age-related digital divide. CREATE has evaluated older adults’ attitudes and game experiences through survey and research studies and has even recorded longitudinal gameplay. How these findings can be applied to support technology-based leisure activities will be expanded upon. Part of a symposium sponsored by Technology and Aging Interest Group.

scholarly journals Quality of life after treatment for cervical cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaella Araújo Correia ◽  
Cristine Vieira do Bonfim ◽  
Daniela Karina da Silva Ferreira ◽  
Betise Mery Alencar Sousa Macau Furtado ◽  
Heitor Victor Veiga da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Secondary Effects ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Alternative Measures

Abstract Objective: Identify the quality of life of women treated for cervical cancer according to their clinical and socioeconomic characteristics. Methods: This was a analytical study on women who were treated for cervical cancer by means of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. To evaluate their quality of life, the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire was applied. The Mann-Whitney test was used to investigate associations between domains and variables. Results: There were associations (p < 0.05) between the WHOQOL-bref domains and the variables of income, conjugal situation, leisure activities and treatment undergone. The physical and psychological domains were associated with overall quality of life (R = 0.54 and R = 0.63, respectively). Conclusions: Socioeconomic conditions and the type of treatment undergone influenced the quality of life of these women after their treatment. There is a need to increase the reach of cervical cancer screening among women who are less economically favored; and, after treatment, to offer alternative measures that soften the secondary effects.

Persian participation measures for adolescents: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262091040
Author(s):  
Ghodsiyeh Joveini ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Laleh Lajevardi ◽  
Mitra Khalafbeigi ◽  
Afsoon Hassani Mehraban
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Age Features ◽  
Adolescent Participation

Introduction Enhancing participation is the focus of occupational therapy. Comprehensive and accurate assessment ensures that clinicians can tailor an intervention to the client’s needs. This systematic review was completed to identify Persian adolescents’ participation measures and critically appraise them. It would be helpful in the selection of the most appropriate instrument to use in adolescent-related research and clinical practice. Method Ten bibliographic databases, four Iranian and six international, without year limits were searched up to June 2019. A systematic search was directed according to COSMIN guidelines for systematic reviews of patient-reported outcome measures and PRISMA guidelines (Systematic review registration: CRD42017073581). Results Seven measures were extracted from the articles. Reviewing the content and psychometric properties of the measures as well as the methodological quality of the studies indicated that the Modified Activity Questionnaire is the only measure with consistent and moderately reliable results. It measures adolescent participation in leisure activities but not all domains of participation. Conclusion There may be a growing need for adapting existing Persian measures or developing new ones based on specific age features related to puberty-stage alongside cultural, social and academic demands, which have a significant effect on adolescents’ participation in meaningful occupations. High methodological quality in designing such studies also has great importance.

The “more is less” effect in equifinal structures: Alternative means reduce the intensity and quality of motivation

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 93-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn J. Bélanger ◽  
Noa Schori-Eyal ◽  
Gennaro Pica ◽  
Arie W. Kruglanski ◽  
Marc-André Lafrenière
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Means ◽  
Quality Of Motivation

The contribution of socio-demographic and psychosocial factors to life satisfaction

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROCÍO FERNÁNDEZ-BALLESTEROS ◽  
MARÍA DOLORES ZAMARRÓN ◽  
MIGUEL ANGEL RUÍZ
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Level Satisfaction

Life satisfaction continues to be an important construct in the psychosocial study of ageing. It is one of the commonly-accepted subjective conditions of quality of life and seems to be one of the facets of successful ageing, both of which are key concepts in ageing. Research reports that life satisfaction is strongly related to socio-demographic and psychosocial variables. These, however, are mutually dependent interactive variables, and much more attention should be paid to the study of the relative contribution of these two types of factors to life satisfaction. The purpose of the research reported in this article was to discover which socio-demographic conditions and psychosocial factors are the most important, and to decide to what extent they contribute to life satisfaction. A sample of 507 individuals aged 65 and over and representative of the Spanish population in terms of age and gender, were interviewed at home. The results indicate that two socio-demographic characteristics (income and education) influence life satisfaction both directly and also indirectly, through psychosocial factors such as activity (physical activity level, satisfaction with leisure activities, and social contacts), perceived health and physical illness. Among psychosocial factors, activity and health both contribute to explaining life satisfaction. The results are discussed from the point of view of the activity theory of ageing.

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