scholarly journals Commentary: Dimensions of emotional intelligence related to physical and mental health and to health behaviors

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal ◽  
Rosario Cabello
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

scholarly journals Studying Positive Psychology Factors in Sadi’s Gulistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Imani ◽  
Hooshang Jadidi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Ancient Literature

Positive psychology is a subcategory of psychology which emphasizes on the importance of happiness on human’s health, using personal and social facilities. This field has different categories which are able to prosper human’s health both physically and mentally. In addition, by having a look at rich and ancient literature of Iran, we notice that there are some pieces of work which include moral and educational messages which also aim to increase human’s physical and mental health. So, in this study, we have tried to find different categories of positive psychology in Gulistan book, one of the most significant literary works written by one of the most well-known poets and writers of ancient Iran. This is a descriptive project and the content of Gulestan has been investigated. The book has been used as the society and sample, then the tales and poems, which include positive psychology factors, have been explained. The result of the project indicates that the positive psychology categories like happiness, optimism, emotional intelligence and sense and creativity are the categories which are used in Sadi’s Gulistan.

Health Behaviors and Wellbeing among those  “LIVING” with Metastatic Cancer in the Deep South

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R Bail ◽  
Sumanth V Bail ◽  
Jessica Cagle ◽  
Koriann Tiesi ◽  
Jayla Caffey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Deep South ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Abstract Background: Approximately 5 million Americans are living with metastatic cancer. Metastatic cancer survivors (MCS) are at risk for poor health behaviors, which may negatively influence wellbeing.Methods: Using a modified Dillman’s method, 542 MCS were mailed a survey querying physical and mental health (PROMIS® measures), health behaviors, and supportive care interest. Returned surveys were double-key entered into REDCap®. Data were analyzed using SPSS.Results: Two hundred and seventy-seven surveys were returned (51% response). Respondents (51% female; 88% Caucasian; 12% African-American; Mage=65 years; Msurvivorship=38 months; 23% female cancers, 23% melanoma, 21% gastrointestinal, 15% genitourinary, 12% pulmonary, and 6% other) reported low daily fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake (M=4.1) and weekly minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) (M=41.9), with 66% of respondents having overweight or obesity. While mean scores for physical (M=43.6) and mental (M=47.7) health were considered “good,” scores in the “fair” to “poor” ranges were observed (40% physical; 23% mental). MCS meeting PA (≥150 min per week) and dietary (≥5 daily servings of F&V) guidelines reported better physical (p=.003; p=.056) and mental (p=.033, p=.549) health respectively, compared to MCS who were not. While current supportive care use was low (12%), future interest was high (57%), with greatest interest for nutrition (46%), MCS support group (38%), and gardening (31%).Conclusions: Our findings suggest that engaging in regular PA and consuming more F&Vs may enhance physical and mental health among MCS. Future research may explore supportive care approaches with high interest, such as gardening, to aid MCS in improving key health behaviors.

scholarly journals Long-Term Outcomes of Service Women Injured on Combat Deployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Jessica R. Watrous ◽  
Cameron T. McCabe ◽  
Amber L. Dougherty ◽  
Abigail M. Yablonsky ◽  
Gretchen Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Patient Reported

Sex- and gender-based health disparities are well established and may be of particular concern for service women. Given that injured service members are at high risk of adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes, it is important to address any such disparities in this group, especially in regard to patient-reported outcomes, as much of the existing research has focused on objective medical records. The current study addressed physical and mental health-related quality of life, mental health symptoms, and health behaviors (i.e., alcohol use, sleep, and physical activity) among a sample of service women injured on deployment. Results indicate that about half of injured service women screened positive for a mental health condition, and also evidenced risky health behaviors including problematic drinking, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Many of the mental and behavioral health variables demonstrated statistically significant associations with each other, supporting the relationships between psychological health and behaviors. Results provide additional evidence for the importance of access to integrated and effective mental healthcare treatment for injured service women and the need for screening in healthcare settings that address the multiple factors (e.g., mental health symptoms, alcohol use, poor sleep) that may lead to poor outcomes.

scholarly journals Examining associations between COVID-19 stressors, intimate partner violence, health, and health behaviors

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110120
Author(s):  
Abriana M. Gresham ◽  
Brett J. Peters ◽  
Gery Karantzas ◽  
Linda D. Cameron ◽  
Jeffry A. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The economic, social, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to increase the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization. IPV victimization may, in turn, contribute to physical and mental health, substance use, and social distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objective of the current study was to understand the extent to which 1) COVID-19 stressors are associated with IPV victimization and 2) IPV victimization is associated with health and health behaviors. Participants ( N = 1,813) completed an online survey between May 15 and 28, 2020 that assessed COVID-19 stressors (financial anxiety, social disconnection, health anxiety, COVID-19-specific stress), IPV victimization, physical and mental health, substance use, and movement outside of the home. Structural equation modeling indicated that greater COVID-19-related stressors were associated with greater IPV victimization during the pandemic, even after controlling for enduring vulnerabilities associated with IPV victimization. Additionally, greater IPV victimization during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher levels of substance use and movement outside of the home, but not poorer physical and mental health. COVID-19 stressors may have detrimental relationship effects and health implications, underscoring the need for increased IPV intervention and support services during the pandemic. Findings from the current work provide preliminary correlational evidence for a theoretical model centered on IPV victimization, rather than perpetration.

scholarly journals A Cross-Cultural Exploratory Study of Health Behaviors and Wellbeing During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montse C. Ruiz ◽  
Tracey J. Devonport ◽  
Chao-Hwa (Josephine) Chen-Wilson ◽  
Wendy Nicholls ◽  
Jonathan Y. Cagas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

This study explored the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on perceived health behaviors; physical activity, sleep, and diet behaviors, alongside associations with wellbeing. Participants were 1,140 individuals residing in the United Kingdom (n = 230), South Korea (n = 204), Finland (n = 171), Philippines (n = 132), Latin America (n = 124), Spain (n = 112), North America (n = 87), and Italy (n = 80). They completed an online survey reporting possible changes in the targeted behaviors as well as perceived changes in their physical and mental health. Multivariate analyses of covariance (MANCOVA) on the final sample (n = 1,131) revealed significant mean differences regarding perceived physical and mental health “over the last week,” as well as changes in health behaviors during the pandemic by levels of physical activity and country of residence. Follow up analyses indicated that individuals with highest decrease in physical activity reported significantly lower physical and mental health, while those with highest increase in physical activity reported significantly higher increase in sleep and lower weight gain. United Kingdom participants reported lowest levels of physical health and highest increase in weight while Latin American participants reported being most affected by emotional problems. Finnish participants reported significantly higher ratings for physical health. The physical activity by country interaction was significant for wellbeing. MANCOVA also revealed significant differences across physical activity levels and four established age categories. Participants in the oldest category reported being significantly least affected by personal and emotional problems; youngest participants reported significantly more sleep. The age by physical activity interaction was significant for eating. Discussed in light of Hobfoll (1998) conservation of resources theory, findings endorse the policy of advocating physical activity as a means of generating and maintaining resources combative of stress and protective of health.

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