Summary This meta‐analysis investigates the direction and strength of relationship between diversity in culturally diverse teams team creativity/innovation. We distinguish effects two levels (i.e., surface level vs. deep level) examine moderators suggested by socio‐technical systems framework virtuality task characteristics terms interdependence, complexity, intellectiveness). Surface‐level is not related to creativity/innovation, whereas deep‐level positively Moreover, surface‐level...

The present study was designed to compare offline and online friendship qualities at different stages of relationship development. sample consisted 162 Hong Kong Internet users. They were asked think two friends, one they knew through face-to-face interactions the Internet, then describe their friendships. Results revealed that friendships involved more interdependence, breadth, depth, code change, understanding, commitment, network convergence than However, although both improved as...

To (a) assess the validity and reliability of 9-item Positive Aspects Caregiving (PAC) scale among a national sample caregivers for older adults with functional limitations, (b) develop shorter version (short-PAC [S-PAC] scale) its psychometric properties, (c) investigate both scales' measurement equivalence/invariance (ME/I) across language administration (Chinese/English/Malay). Scale/item property assessment, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), testing "original" 2-factor model (6 items:...

Scholars are divided as to whether sexting—an unprecedented sexual activity using digital media—is objectifying or sexually liberating. One notion is that sexting involves the representation of an individual's sexuality in presence others and thus reinforces objectification. Another perspective contends self-portrayal body facilitates exploration subjectivity is, therefore, By testing a model sexting, objectified consciousness (body surveillance, shame, control beliefs), comfort with nudity...

The measures against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, such as lockdown, pose a major challenge to those who manage work and caregiving demands. Drawing on social cognitive theory, which emphasizes critical role of self-referent thought human agency in overcoming obstacles striving toward goals, present longitudinal study (prepandemic, during postlockdown) investigated work-family balance self-efficacy (WFBSE) (WFB) among working informal caregivers older adults (i.e., paid...

To determine the effects of changes in nocturnal sleep and daytime nap durations on all-cause mortality among older adults. Two-thousand four-hundred forty-eight community-dwelling Singaporeans (≥60 years) reported their at baseline (2009) 2-year follow-up. At each phase, they were grouped into recommended (7–8 hours), short (≤6 long (≥9 hours) duration categories, none (0 hour), (≤1 (>1 hour) categories. Cox regression analysis was conducted to quantify associations over 2 years with risk...

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> Network typology studies have identified heterogeneous types of older adults’ social networks. However, little is known about stability and change in network over time. We investigate transitions among adults, aged 60 years older, factors associated with such transitions. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> used data on 1,305 participating 2 waves a national, longitudinal survey, conducted 2016–2017 2019, Singapore. Latent...

ABSTRACT Background: Durations of nocturnal sleep and daytime nap influence the well-being older adults. It is thus essential to understand their determinants. However, much previous research did not assess duration individually, longitudinal data lacking. This study aimed at examining impact demographic, psychosocial, health factors, including ethnicity, social networks outside household, smoking physical exercise on among community-dwelling elderly. Methods: Our involved over 2,600 adults...

The emergence and popularity of new communication tools provide opportunities for sexual behaviours, among which is sexting. Sexting refers to sending nude or sexually suggestive pictures oneself another person through digital media. Extending Walrave, Heirman, Hallam’s work [2014. “Under Pressure Sext? Applying the Theory Planned Behaviour Adolescent Sexting.” & Information Technology 33 (1): 86–98], present study addressed gender effects on sexting based theory planned behaviour (TPB). We...

Mental ill-health prolongs and complicates other chronic illnesses, which is a major public health concern because of the potential stress it places on systems. Prevention via active aging place-based interventions thus became increasingly important with population aging, e.g., through promotion age-friendly neighborhoods. However, how targeted outcomes these efforts are related remains unclear. This paper examined whether relationship between living mental or health-related quality life...

Aims We explored the direct and indirect impact of restrictions in daily living activities on relationship between perceived visual symptoms associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR) psychological functioning. Methods In this prospective, cross-sectional study, 514 tertiary patients DR (mean age±SD, 60.4±12.6 years; 64% male) answered questions related to nine domains DR-specific quality life. These were classified into following predictor, mediating outcome variables: (predictor variable);...

ABSTRACT Background: Aging is accompanied by cognitive decline that escalated in older adults reporting extreme sleep duration. Social relationships can influence health outcomes and thus may qualify the association between duration function. The present study examines moderating effects of marital status, household size, social network with friends relatives on sleep–cognition among adults. Methods: Data ( N = 4,169) came from Isolation, Health, Lifestyles Survey, a nationally...

Objectives Little is known about composite patterns of productive engagement among older people. Related, the implication these for well-being remains unclear. The present study addresses gaps.Methods analytical sample comprised 2037 community-dwelling Singaporeans aged 60 years and above. We included nine activities employed latent class analysis to identify prevalent engagement. Regression was then conducted investigate association with depressive symptomatology, loneliness, cognitive...

Background: In Singapore, English is predominantly used on prescription medication labels (PMLs). However, many older Singaporeans cannot read English, and among those who their health literacy (EHL) proficiency varies. It thus pertinent to examine the link between EHL use outcomes in this population. The present research aims address question. Methods: Data from a national survey, 1167 home-dwelling elderly ⩾1 prescribed was analysed. validated Health Literacy Test for Singapore determine...

This study was designed to examine the qualities of online friendships with different gender compositions that had been maintained for varying periods time. A total 167 Hong Kong Internet-users rated their same-sex and cross-sex on measures such as intimacy, trust, self-disclosure, relational satisfaction. 2 (gender respondents: male vs. female) × friends: opposite-sex) 3 (duration friendships: less than 1 year 1–2 years more years) factorial design adopted. MANOVA results reveal three-way...

Abstract Background and Objectives Studies on longitudinal trajectories of diet the influence aging in older adults are limited. We characterized quality over past 2 decades among aged ≥85 years examined their associations with cognitive psychosocial outcomes. Research Design Methods used data from 861 participants population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study. Dietary intakes were assessed at baseline (mean age [range]: 65 [60–74] years) follow-ups 3 (85 [81–95]) 4 (88 [85–97]) years....