scholarly journals Menikah adalah Ibadah: Peran Agama dalam Mengkonstruksi Pengalaman Melajang di Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Karel K. Himawan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Role Of Religion

Religion plays a major role in the lives of most Indonesians. While most religions favour marriage, little is known regarding how religion shapes the singleness experience, especially from the Indonesian perspective. The study aims to explore whether and how religion constructs the meaning of singleness and contributes to the quality of life of Indonesian unmarried individuals. Multistage mixed-methods study was employed to answer the research questions through two stages. Stage one was an online survey to 635 participants (Mage = 31.49; SD = 5.49) across three groups (single, single in a relationship, and married). Stage two utilised interviews to 40 unmarried participants (Mage = 33.14; SD = 4.04). The survey results suggest that as a group, single individuals indicated lower levels of quality of life compared to married people. Among single participants, multivariate analysis suggests that religiosity significantly increases life satisfaction, but does not reduce loneliness. Three themes emerged regarding the role of religion in constructing the meaning of singleness: singleness as a God-willed temporary period, a period to embrace life outside marriage, and a period where conservative socio-religious norms are negotiated with contemporary values. The study highlights the complex and pivotal role of religion in the Indonesian singleness experience.

Applying Expanded Servicescape to the Hotel Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 109634802110115
Author(s):  
Seonjeong (Ally) Lee ◽  
Ning-Kuang Chuang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Environmental Cues ◽  
Practical Implications

The physical environment plays an essential role in customers’ hotel stay experiences. Hotels offer a differentiated atmosphere that creates favorable customers’ evaluations. Based on the significant role of environmental cues, this study investigates the effects of an expanded servicescape on customers’ evaluations, including customer satisfaction, quality of life, and customer loyalty, in the context of the hotel industry. To test the proposed research framework, this study collects data from previous hotel customers and conducts a self-administered, online survey. Findings identified ambience, interactions with employees, authenticity, and fascination positively influenced customers’ satisfaction, which further influenced customer loyalty. Only ambience and fascination positively influenced quality of life, which in turn influenced customer loyalty. Results contributed to the application of expanded servicescape in the hotel context. Results also suggested practical implications of the holistic approach of servicescape in the hotel industry.

scholarly journals Individual Differences in Search for Meaning: The Role of Religion/Spirituality and Social Support-An Indian Perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Shweta Tandon ◽  
Dr. Seema Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Search For Meaning ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Role Of Religion

Background: The diagnosis of cancer can shake the equanimity of the strongest individual and the onset of symptoms and eventual diagnosis are occasions for questions such as “Why me?”, “Why now?”, and “How did I get this illness?” Aims: The purpose of the present research on a sample of 103 recently diagnosed cancer patients was to investigate the extent of preoccupation with search for meaning, to document individual differences when one is confronted with a cancer diagnosis and to record changes if any in preoccupation during an interval of one month. Secondly to assess the role of religion/spirituality as well as social support in individual encounters with cancer by examining the effects of these two variables among individuals facing a common stressful situation. Lastly to examine relationship of search for meaning with psychological outcomes (anxiety, depression and quality of life). Results: The results indicated that individual differences did exist in the degree of preoccupation with “why me”, social support scores significantly differentiated between subgroups with different levels of preoccupation with “why me?” and that patients with highest engagement with “why me” had poorer quality of life and elevated distress levels. Conclusion: Findings highlighted the important role of meaning making issues and the need to address them in intervention. Secondly dialoguing with treating physicians regarding the important role of psychological variables and their relation to distress levels and quality of life.

Patient and physician perceptions: Importance and documentation of patient priorities in treatment planning and decision-making.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (27_suppl) ◽  
pp. 224-224
Author(s):  
Ellen Miller-Sonet ◽  
Gabrielle Betty Rocque
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Social History ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Key Events

224 Background: The National Academies of Medicine prioritizes patient’s needs, values, and preferences when patient’s and care teams make treatment decisions. However, the collection of this patient information is not part of the formal clinical intake process, nor are pertinent questions included in EHR templates. Methods: Surveys were conducted of cancer patients and cancer physicians to understand perceptions on whether patients’ quality of life priorities (e.g work, hobbies, key events, household responsibilities) are discussed, documented and reflected in treatment plans. Physicians were recruited via a market research panel. Patients were recruited from the Cancer Care data base via an email request to complete an online survey. Results: From February to October, 2018, 310 cancer patients and 109 cancer physicians completed surveys. Cancer patients were mostly female, 91% had been diagnosed in the last year, 61% had breast cancer, and 55% were stage 1 or 2. Among physicians, 88% self-identified as trained in oncology, 33% practice at academic centers, 51% in community practices, 34% from the Northeast, 21% the Southeast, and 25% the Midwest. Most patients (62%) said it was very/extremely important their doctor know their priorities. Most physicians (66%) report they most of the time/always know patients’ personal quality of life priorities before finalizing treatment plans, and 62% say this information has a large/major impact on recommendations. However, only 40% of patients report having this conversation before treatment started. Although 76% of doctors said they discussed what is important to patients most of the time or always, only 60% report it is documented, usually in the social history or notes fields. Only 36% of patients are sure this information is entered into their medical record. Conclusions: Cancer patients want their doctors to know what is important to them, and physicians agree. However, documentation is often relegated to narrative notes fields in the EHR. Considering the key role patients’ priorities should play in treatment planning, there need to be standardized collection tools so this information can be timely collected and shared.

scholarly journals OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Emilio Casariego ◽  
Ana Cebrián-Cuenca ◽  
José Llisterri ◽  
Rafael Micó-Pérez ◽  
Domingo Orozco-Beltran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
And Training

Background: Chronic diseases are currently the main cause of morbidity and mortality and represent a major challenge to healthcare systems. The objective of this study is to know Spanish public opinion about chronic disease and how it affects their daily lives. Methods: Through a telephone or online survey of 24 questions, data was gathered on the characteristics of the respondents and their knowledge and experiences of chronic diseases. Results: Of the 2522 survey respondents, 325 had a chronic disease and were carers, 1088 had a chronic disease and were not carers, 140 did not have a chronic disease but were carers, and 969 did not have chronic disease and were not carers. The degree of knowledge on these diseases was good or very good for 69.4%, 56.0%, 62.2%, and 46.7%, respectively, for each group. All the groups agreed that chronic diseases mainly affect mood, quality of life and having to make sacrifices. Conclusions: Knowledge about chronic diseases is relatively good, although it can be improved among the Spanish population, especially among patients who report having a chronic disease and play the role of carers. However, it is important to continue maintaining the level of information and training concerning these diseases.

scholarly journals In Our Own Words: The Complex Sensory Experiences of Autistic Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. MacLennan ◽  
S. O’Brien ◽  
T. Tavassoli
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sensory Input ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sensory Reactivity ◽  
Sensory Experiences ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Autistic Adults ◽  
Sensory Hyperreactivity

AbstractAutistic adults commonly experience sensory reactivity differences. Sensory hyperreactivity is frequently researched, whilst hyporeactivity and seeking, and experiences across domains, e.g., vision, are often neglected. Therefore, we aimed to understand more about the sensory experiences of autistic adults. We conducted a mixed-methods study, co-produced with stakeholders; recruiting 49 autistic adults who completed an online survey. Firstly, quantitative results and content analysis enhanced our understanding of sensory input/contexts associated with sensory hyperreactivity, hyporeactivity, and seeking across modalities. Secondly, thematic analysis developed themes relating to ‘Outcomes’, ‘Control’, ‘Tolerance and management’, and ‘The role of other people’, informing a theoretical model of sensory reactivity differences in autistic adults. These findings have implications for support services and improving quality of life for autistic adults.

scholarly journals An Examination of the Role of Psychological Inflexibility in Hoarding Using Multiple Mediator Models

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa W. Ong ◽  
Jennifer Krafft ◽  
Michael E. Levin ◽  
Michael P. Twohig
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cognitive Fusion ◽  
Psychological Inflexibility ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Mediational Role ◽  
The Relationship

Hoarding is associated with functional impairment and impacts quality of life. One process that has been theorized to explain how hoarding develops and leads to impairment is psychological inflexibility, in which behavior is rigidly controlled by a perceived need to regulate internal experiences, at the expense of more effective, valued actions. The present study aimed to test the mediational role of psychological inflexibility in the development of hoarding and its impact on life satisfaction with a sample of 489 college students completing an online survey. Results indicated that multiple measures of psychological inflexibility (overall inflexibility, inattention, and values obstruction) mediated the relationship between distress and hoarding. Other measures of psychological inflexibility (overall inflexibility, cognitive fusion, and lack of values progress) mediated the link between hoarding severity and life satisfaction. These findings suggest that how one responds to distress and hoarding symptoms can influence symptom severity and life satisfaction, and that psychological flexibility may promote more adaptive outcomes. Thus, current interventions for problematic hoarding may be strengthened by targeting psychological inflexibility and related processes.

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