Objective: In this pilot study, the authors examined effectiveness of a 4-week resilience intervention to enhance resilience, coping strategies, and protective factors, as well decrease symptomatology during period increased academic stress. Participants Methods: College students were randomly assigned experimental (n = 30) wait-list control 27) groups. The group received psychoeducational in 4 two-hour weekly sessions. Measures administered pre- postintervention both Results: Analyses...

Purpose. To investigate the reliability and validity of a single-item overall job satisfaction measure. Methods. Public agency employees (n = 745) were surveyed regarding satisfaction, work, personality, health variables. The measure underwent following analyses: correction for attenuation formula to estimate minimum reliability; correlations with multiple-item measures determine concurrent validity, construct specific relevance promotion; logistic regression predictability turnover...

Abstract The broaden‐and‐build theory of positive emotions suggests that can widen the range potential coping strategies come to mind and subsequently enhance one's resilience against stress. Studies have shown high stress, especially chronic levels strongly contributes development anxiety depressive symptoms. However, researchers also found individuals who possess are protected from stress thus report lower Using a sample 200 postdoctoral research fellows, present study examined if (a) were...

Wellness is commonly conceptualized as having many dimensions, but little effort has been made to evaluate how spiritual and psychological dimensions are related overall wellness. To explore the relationship between measures of wellness perceived in a college student population, authors administered series survey instruments 112 undergraduate students under quiet classroom conditions. They used Life Attitude Profile measure wellness, Orientation Test Sense Coherence Scale Perceived Survey...

We conducted two studies to examine the reliability and validity of self-report scales for assessing outcome-expectancy values perceived barriers participating in regular physical activity. In study one with college students (N = 243), independent reliable psychometric factors were identified as (psychologic, body image, health) (time, effort, obstacles). α internal consistency coefficients ranged from .47 .78, test-retest stability correlations .66 .89. prospective analyses, subscales...

We conducted four studies to examine the reliability and validity of a 7- d re-call for estimating free-living physical activity in college students. High reproducible correlations (r's=0.82 0.87) between concurrent 7-d diary were observed, effectively classified subjects into highly active (≥280 kcal·kg-1· wk-1) inactive (<245 kcal·kg-1·wk-1) groups. Significant psychometric predictor (selfmotivation) also robust across samples consistent with those seen when direct measures have been used....

Abstract A conceptual model of the relationship between stress, mediating role burnout, and depressive symptoms was examined. Results indicated that teachers ( n = 267) experiencing greater stress were more burned out. The subscale emotional exhaustion moderately related to symptoms, whereas depersonalization reduced personal accomplishment had small positive relationships. After controlling for burnout demographics, but significant. Emotional mediated association symptoms. total effect on...

This study tested a conceptual model based on research supporting the relationship between predictors of hardiness, supervisor support, and group cohesion criterions job stress satisfaction predictor criterion satisfaction.The employed cross-sectional design. Survey data were collected as part baseline measures assessed prior to an organizational hardiness intervention.Worksite Dell Computer Corporation in Austin, Texas.The subjects included 160 full-time employees recruited from convenience...

Purpose The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility offering authors' Diabetes Coaching Program (DCP), adapted for African Americans, in a sample American adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods used 1-group, pretest-posttest design test acceptance and potential effectiveness DCP. Subjects were convenience 16 Americans (8 women, 8 men) diabetes; 12 subjects (6 6 completed program. DCP included 4 weekly class sessions devoted resilience education diabetes self-management,...

To test a theoretically and empirically based model linking potential protective resources (hardiness, coworker supervisor support) to the outcomes of work stress job satisfaction replicating relationship while accounting for influence negative affectivity.A cross-sectional research design using survey data collected from two convenience samples.Two worksites: (1) high-tech company (2) government agency.High-tech employees (N = 310; response rate, 73.8%) agency 745; 49.7%).The Dispositional...

Abstract Correlates of stress‐related growth and the effectiveness a resilience intervention to enhance were examined. College students randomly assigned ( n = 31) waiting list control 33) groups. The group received psychoeducational intervention, Transforming Lives Through Resilience Education, in four weekly 2‐hour sessions. Measures personal, environmental stressor characteristics, coping strategies, adjustment assessed. Multiple regressions revealed that pre‐intervention self‐esteem,...

A survey of military wives ( N = 77) identifies their most stressful experiences, self-appraised control over these stressors, and coping strategies used. The authors examine two competing hypotheses: the goodness-of-fit hypothesis that effects problem-focused (PFC) emotion-focused (EFC) on distress are moderated by appraised controllability stressor, main-effects PFC more effective than EFC in reducing regardless appraisal controllability. Wives identified deployment soldiers as experience,...

The daily demands of diabetes self-management can be distressing, causing greater depressive symptomatology. Further, distress is positively associated with feelings frustration and worry, increased emotional dysregulation that may further explain the association between symptomology. current study used cross-sectional data to assess role as a mediator symptoms in Black adults type 2 diabetes. Participants (n = 284, 72% female, 62±11 years old, mean diagnosis duration 11±9 years) were...

Two cross-sectional studies were conducted to examine the correlations between concept of self-leadership (as described within framework internal family systems model) and enhanced psychological, health, work outcomes. In Study 1, was significantly related higher psychological functioning (e.g., effective coping style, greater optimism hardiness, less ineffectiveness interpersonal distrust) better health status perceived wellness, stress, fewer symptoms illness) in a sample university...

To investigate the influence of pharmacists' attitudes on intention to report serious adverse drug events (ADEs) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).This cross-sectional study used a mail survey collect data from hospital community pharmacists practicing in Texas, United States. Three 16 items were measure attitudes, respectively, using seven-point bipolar scale. Pharmacists' demographic practice characteristics, past reporting also measured.The response rate was 26.4% (n= 377/1500...

Abstract Two studies were conducted to develop and validate the Sense of Support Scale (SSS). Study I, which consisted scale development an evaluation with a sample corporate university employees, supported scale's internal consistency construct validity. 2, was undergraduate students, designed evaluate revised shortened version SSS. The found be internally consistent had high test-retest reliability. Concurrent validity by significant correlations Social Provisions Interpersonal Evaluation...

Abstract According to the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, negative emotions narrow one's thought–action repertoire. In contrast, have a broadening effect, expanding cognitive capacity, increasing potential coping strategies that come mind, and enhancing decision-making, reaction, adaptation adversity. Fredrickson Losada determined positivity ratio – experienced at or above 2.9 promotes human flourishing. A below is indicative languishing individuals, whereas 1.0 marker...

To explore the feasibility and outcomes of a resilience-based diabetes self-management education (RB-DSME) program to improve psychological physiological health in African-American adults with type 2 diabetes.An experimental group (N = 32) received RB-DSME comparison 33) standard DSME. Psychological measures were taken at baseline 6 months. ANCOVAs assessed whether improved its overall outcome relative group, while controlling for scores.The group's significantly vis-à-vis knowledge,...

Abstract Numerous epidemiological investigations have shown that low physical fitness and activity are related to the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Most studies, however, not examined both variables concurrently determine which has strongest association with CAD risk. The purpose investigation was cross-sectionally examine relationships among fitness, activity, risk factors for CAD. Male law enforcement officers (N = 412) from City Austin, Texas, were subjects this study....

Universities increasingly value the contribution of postdoctoral fellows (postdocs) toward organizational success, yet this group is often most overlooked and underserved compared to others in higher education (namely, students, faculty, staff). Despite stressful challenging nature profession, it critical for postdocs remain highly engaged with their work, considering strong relationships among work engagement, individual productivity, success. Studies identified meaningfulness supervisor...