scholarly journals Psychosocial Adjustment of First Year Gymnasium Students Depending on Gender

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (86) ◽  
Author(s):  
Šarūnas Klizas ◽  
Irina Klizienė ◽  
Vitas Linonis ◽  
Daina Miliauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
School Adjustment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Avoidance Level

Research background and hypothesis. The data of students’ national academic achievements confirmed that high achievements were related to good well-being at school. Most attention should be paid to first year gymnasium students because especially great differences were established in the academic achievements of those who evaluated school microclimate favorably and unfavorably. We hypothesized that the level of psychosocial adjustment of female first year gymnasium students would be higher than that of male students.Research aim. The aim of the present study was to establish psychosocial adjustment of first year gymnasium students depending on their gender.Research methods. The sample included 362 first year gymnasium students, girls (n  = 198) and boys (n = 164). They were 14–16 years of age. The Rogers and Dymond’s questionnaire was chosen for the evaluation of psychosocial adjustment (Rogers, Dymond, 1954). It was translated into the Lithuanian language and adapted for the Lithuanian population (Klizas, 2009). Besides the psychosocial adjustment subscale, we analyzed other subscales (self-esteem, evaluation of others, emotional comfort, integrity, domination, avoidance of problem) as well which helped reveal the person’s psychosocial adjustment.Research results. Analyzing the level of gymnasium students psychosocial adjustment in the aspect of gender, we established statistically significant difference in the avoidance of problems (t = –3.19; p < 0.05). We established that the level of negative evaluation of others for boys and girls was statistically significant (χ 2  = 10.71; df = 2; p < 0.05). The evaluation of the level of emotional discomfort for boys and girls revealed a statistically significant difference in the aspect of gender (χ 2 =  12.49; df = 2; p < 0.05).Discussion and conclusions. We established that psychosocial adjustment of first year gymnasium students was of low level. Such components of psychosocial adjustment as adjustment, evaluation of others, emotional comfort, integrity, domination and avoidance of problems were of low level, and only self-esteem was moderate. In the aspect of gender, we revealed a statistically significant difference in the avoidance of problems (p  < 0.05). The avoidance level of girls in the first year of the gymnasium was higher than that of boys. But for boys, the levels of adjustment, evaluation of others, emotional comfort, integrity, domination were higher than those of girls. Self-esteem for girls was higher than that of boys; however, no statistically significant difference was found.Keywords: school (adjustment) microclimate, emotional comfort, avoidance of problems.

scholarly journals Exploring Self-Compassion and Versions of Masculinity in Men Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-379
Author(s):  
Nathan A. Reis ◽  
Kent C. Kowalski ◽  
Amber D. Mosewich ◽  
Leah J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Fear Of Negative Evaluation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Internalized Shame ◽  
Unique Variance ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Specific Scenario

Despite a growing emphasis on self-compassion in sport, little research has focused exclusively on men athletes. The purpose of this research was to explore the interaction of self-compassion and diverse versions of masculinity on the psychosocial well-being of men athletes. The authors sampled 172 men athletes (Mage = 22.8 yr) from a variety of sports, using descriptive methodology with self-report questionnaires. Self-compassion was related to most variables (e.g., psychological well-being, fear of negative evaluation, state self-criticism, internalized shame, reactions to a hypothetical sport-specific scenario) in hypothesized directions and predicted unique variance beyond self-esteem across most of those variables, as well as moderated relationships between masculinity and both autonomy and attitudes toward gay men. In addition, self-compassion was differentially related to inclusive and hegemonic masculinity. Our findings support self-compassion as a promising resource for men athletes to buffer emotionally difficult sport experiences.

Social Anxiety in Chinese Adults with Oral-Facial Clefts

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy W. Berk ◽  
Margaret E. Cooper ◽  
You-e Liu ◽  
Mary L. Marazita
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Social Avoidance ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Facial Clefts ◽  
Distress Scale

Objective This study examined social anxiety and measures of psychosocial adjustment in Chinese adults with oral-facial clefts, their unaffected siblings, and age-matched controls. Design This cross-sectional study utilized a matched case-control study design. Participants Eighty-five adult cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP) subjects and 85 unaffected siblings (one adult sibling of each CL/CP subject) were recruited in Shanghai, China, from a larger CL/CP study. Eighty-five unaffected controls, gender- and age-matched to the CL/CP subjects, were recruited from Shanghai work units including factories, universities, and other institutions. Outcome Measures Social Avoidance and Distress Scale, Fear of Negative Evaluation, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. Results Affected adults reported significantly more social anxiety than unaffected siblings and controls. Affected adults also scored significantly lower on measures of self-esteem and social support than unaffected siblings and controls. Unaffected siblings and controls were not found to differ on any of these measures. Conclusions Findings suggest that individuals with oral-facial clefts may be more disadvantaged with respect to social affiliation and adaptation than unaffected adults. Cross-cultural research is essential in enabling us to determine whether similar trends exist across cultures.

Correlation Between Subjective Well Being and Self-Esteem Levels of College Nursing Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Avci ◽  
Figen Alp Yilmaz ◽  
Ayşegül Koç
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
College Of Nursing

The study describes the relationship between subjective well-being and self-esteem levels of candidate nurses studying at the University of Balikesir and University of Bozok Colleges of Nursing. A total of 338 students enrolled at University of Balikesir, Bandirma College of Nursing and University of Bozok, College of Nursing formed the research sample tested under this study. Data were obtained by employing the “Personal Data Inquiry Form”, “Coopersmith Self- Esteem Inventory” and “Subjective Well-being Scale”. For the statistical evaluation of data, frequency distribution, t test, one-way analysis of variance and correlation coefficient were used. Of the participants 76.9% female and 23.1% male and the average age was 20.45 years. Most described their levels of income as average (80.2%) and family household relations as being at good levels (78.1%). The study revealed the presence of a positive significant relationship between subjective well-being and self-esteem levels of students. Furthermore, a significant relation was observed also between the subjective well-being and selfesteem levels of students by their perceived income levels and family relations. While a significant difference was observed between the subjective well-being and self-esteem scores by gender, no difference was found to exist between subjective well-being scores. At the end of the study, a significant relationship was found to exist between subjective well-being and self-esteem levels of nursing students.   Keywords - Subjective well-being, self-esteem, nursing, university student

The Different Role of Mentor Support Along the High-School Dropout Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 981-1008
Author(s):  
Yael Itzhaki
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Dropouts ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mentor Support ◽  
A Minor

This study examined the contribution of mentor support to the following aspects of high-school dropouts’ lives: the personal (self-esteem, and the process of becoming less religious [BLR]), social (societal conditional positive and negative regard) and psychological (well-being and loneliness). The study, conducted among Ultraorthodox Jewish males, included 261 participants, aged 14 years to 21 years ( M = 17, SD = 1.17), who were at different stages in the dropout process. Findings indicated a significant difference in the contribution of mentor support. Among youths still in their yeshiva high schools, mentor support made only a minor contribution to the process of BLR; for youths in a program for dropouts, mentor support made a positive contribution to most aspects of their lives. However, among dropouts, mentor support contributed negatively to all aspects that were examined in the current study. Findings highlight the importance of further illuminating the role of mentor support and adapting it to youths’ needs.

PERSONALITY, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, AND ALCOHOL USE BY FIRST YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Valliant ◽  
Patricia Scanlan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Alcohol Addiction ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Styles ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Year University

The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction of personality, living arrangements, and alcohol consumption amongst first year University students. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, and the Ontario Life Styles Survey were administered to 94 Laurentian University Students. The subjects resided in one of three living arrangements; on campus, off campus, or with their parents. There was a significant difference between gender on the total weekly consumption scores and on risk for alcohol addiction. Male students living off campus and in residence showed greater risk for alcohol addiction than did students living with their parents. Those students who were at risk for alcohol addiction showed higher mean scores on clinical scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory including psychopathic deviance and mania. A significance was also noted in self-esteem and living arrangements with the students living off campus having higher self-esteem than those students living with parents or in residence.

scholarly journals Self-Esteem and Collective Self-Esteem Among Adolescents: An Interventional Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shraddha Sharma ◽  
Surila Agarwala
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Collective Self ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Collective Self Esteem

Present research was conducted with the purpose to study the effectiveness of behavioural intervention program in enhancing the self-esteem and collective self-esteem among adolescents. The research was conducted on 74 subjects in the age range of 17-23 years. Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSE; Rosenberg, 1965) and Collective self-esteem scale developed by Luhtanen and Crocker (1992) were used to measure self-esteem and collective self-esteem respectively. A self-structured behavioural intervention program was administered for three months to enhance low level of self-esteem and low level of collective self-esteem among subjects. In the interventional program, teachers and parents were requested to cooperate. Pre- and post-test design was used. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was applied to test the significance of difference between pre-intervention scores and post-intervention scores of self-esteem and collective self-esteem. The results showed that the mean self-esteem score in pre-measure was 11.31, which increased to 17.42 in post measure andZvalue was -7.51 that was significant at .01 level. It suggests that there is significant difference between pre-intervention self-esteem score and post-intervention self-esteem score. Further, the results showed that the mean collective self-esteem score was 34.73 in pre-intervention measure which increased to 53.47 in post-intervention measure. The obtainedZvalue for collective self-esteem was -7.57 that was also significant at .01 level. It suggests that there is significant difference between pre-intervention collective self-esteem scores and post-intervention collective self-esteem scores. Thus, the results proved the effectiveness of interventional program in enhancing self-esteem and collective self-esteem.

THE RELATION OF PARENT-ADOLESCENT CONFLICT TO ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING, SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT, AND PROBLEM BEHAVIOR

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
School Adjustment ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Adjustment ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Intimate Link ◽  
Adolescent Conflict

The association between parent-adolescent conflict and adolescent adjustment was examined in 429 Chinese adolescents using children's and parents' reports of parent-adolescent conflict. Results generally showed that parent-adolescent conflict based on ratings obtained from different sources were significantly related to measures of psychological well-being (general psychiatric morbidity, life satisfaction, purpose in life, hopelessness, and self-esteem), school adjustment (perceived academic performance and school conduct) and problem behavior (smoking and psychotropic drug abuse). The findings suggest that there is an intimate link between parent-adolescent conflict and the psychosocial adjustment, particularly the positive mental health, of Chinese adolescents.

scholarly journals Implementing pedagogies of care in online teacher education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewa Wardak
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Survey Responses

Research shows that students who believe their teachers are caring for them are more likely to engage with the class and exhibit higher levels of self-esteem and well-being. What we learn from the past should guide our present practice to pave the way for a more authentic relationship with our students in the future. This paper reports a case study of how a ‘pedagogy of care’ was implemented in a first-year large teacher-education unit of study at an Australian university during the transition to fully online learning and teaching in response to the pandemic. The paper reports the strategies adopted by the teaching team and the results of an online survey conducted with the students about their experience of the transition. The qualitative survey responses were organised into themes that illustrated how students perceived teacher care. According to the students, teachers cared when they organised consistent synchronous sessions, provided opportunity for interaction between students, recorded lectures, were lenient, modified assessment, marked assessments quickly, exhibited positivity, and acknowledged challenges due to COVID-19. These themes were then classified into two broad categories on a continuum ranging between the delivery of the unit to interpersonal or human aspects.

scholarly journals Η επένδυση σε υλιστικές αξίες και η σχέση τους με το αίσθημα ευημερίας κατά την εφηβική ηλικία

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Αικατερίνη Ν. Κορνηλάκη
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Relative Strength ◽  
Life Goals ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Materialistic Values ◽  
Material Values

The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of materialistic values among Greek adolescents and its associations with well-being measures, such as life satisfaction and self-esteem. Materialistic values were investigated within the wider context of their life goals and aspirations. A growing body of evidence in adults suggests that a strong focus on materialistic values is associated with low self-esteem, depression, problems of psychosocial adjustment and lower life satisfaction. Four hundred sixty-eight adolescents aged 13-15 years completed a structured questionnaire entailing the Material Values Scale (Richins, 2004), Rosenberg’s (1965) global Self-esteem Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985). Young adolescents’ life goals and aspirations were measured with the Aspiration Index (Kasser & Ryan, 1993) assessing the relative strength of intrinsic versus extrinsic aspirations. The findings of the study suggest that investment in materialistic values was associated with lower self-esteem and life satisfaction. Materialism was related to extrinsic life aspirations. The interpretation of the findings and their implications on adolescents’ well-being are discussed.

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