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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Impact on well-being"”.
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Identifying personal energy and recovery patterns and their impact on well-being
The study was designed to examine patterns of personal energy expenditure and recovery, and how these patterns are associated with health and well-being. Data were collected via longitudinal, mixed method survey of a diverse sample of 121 working student and non-student adults. Measures included …
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Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers
… schedules. The features of a shift system operation can have an impact on sleep, alertness, and the well-being of shift workers. The objective of this study is to evaluate security and protective services employees working in non-rotating shift systems of 8- hour and 12-hour schedules. New Jersey …
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From wealth to well-being : spending money on others promotes happiness
… research has examined the effect of income on happiness, we suggest that how people spend their money may be as important for their well-being as how much they earn. Specifically, we hypothesized that spending money on others may have a more positive impact on well-being than spending money …
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Older women’s experiences of living alone with Dementia
… to critically evaluate the recent literature on the impact of living alone on the well-being of older adults. A literature search was completed in order to identify relevant peer reviewed articles. Fifteen studies were reviewed, forming a heterogeneous group which included: comparing …
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Pathway from Art to Human Flourishing: Exploring the Roles of Immersion and Interest in Engaging with Visual Art?
In recent years, the impact of arts and humanities on human well-being has been extensively studied. The present paper focuses on virtual gallery experiences, which have gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the relationship between viewing virtual artworks and well-being …
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Positive Technology
… of positive psychology, the scientific study of well-being, in 1998 we have a much better understanding of how to define, measure, and cultivate well-being. For the first time, this means the field of technology can move forward with science on its side, designing and developing technology based …
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Exploring the daily life experiences of UCC registered doctoral [PhD/ MD/ Practitioner Doctorate] students and how the UCC “Everyday Matters: Healthy Habits for University Life” digital badge impacted their daily life and well-being
Background - Poor mental health and well-being among university students, including doctoral students, is a growing concern globally. Engaging in occupations every day and maintaining occupational balance is believed to improve health and increase well-being. However, little is currently known …
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Group Intervention for Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth Following Sexual Trauma in Women Veterans
… rates of childhood sexual trauma in comparison to civilian women and almost 50 percent of women reported joining the military to escape stressful home environments. Women Veterans also experience a myriad of traumatic stressors while in the military, including high rates of Military Sexual …
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Acceptability of and adherence to a Tai Chi exercise intervention to prevent falls among older people living with dementia.
Exercise interventions are effective in preventing falls, however, few have involved people living with dementia and explored their experiences. The aim of this PhD thesis was to fill this gap by exploring the experiences of dyads (formed of a person living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their …
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Exploring the lived experience of control and well-being of older people living with frailty within the healthcare service provision in southern England
The high prevalence of frailty among the older population in the UK presents a critical policy challenge. Frailty is characterised by reduced functional capabilities and an increased risk of sudden health decline, resulting in significant personal and social limitations. To address this issue, it …
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A Case Study Evaluation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support and Its Relationship to Student Well-Being from a Social Justice Perspective
… is proactive, systemic, school-wide intervention aimed at preventing problem behavior and promoting prosocial behavior (Warren et al., 2003). Successful SWPBS implementation relates to reduced office discipline referrals and increased scores on tests of academic achievement (Lassen, Steele, & …
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Product User Well-being in a Circular Economy
Alternative economic models, such as the Doughnut Economy and Circular Economy (CE), are often introduced in response to increasing concerns regarding the environmental degradation and social inequality linked to the current growth-oriented economic paradigm. These economic models are often …
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Leveraging improved seed technology, migration and climate information for building the adaptive capacity and resilience to climate risks in semi-arid regions
… will most likely push dryland ecosystems beyond their biophysical thresholds and lead to long-term decline in agricultural productivity. Subsistence farming in developing countries where agricultural productivity is low will become less viable for many families already ravaged by food …