A5045844075- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Q Methodology Applications
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Sleep and related disorders
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Career Development and Diversity
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Bowling Green State University
2014-2024
Obesity is a growing epidemic among university students, and the high levels of stress reported by this population could contribute to issue. Singular relationships between perceived stress; engagement in restrained, uncontrolled, emotional eating; sleep; dietary risk; body mass index (BMI) have been current literature; however, these constructs interact with each other, complex them are infrequently examined. Therefore, aim present study was explore using mediation moderation analyses...
High levels of perceived stress and anxiety among university students are a global concern known to negatively influence sleep. However, few studies have explored how response styles, like psychological resilience rumination, might alter these relationships. Using validated tools, stress, anxiety, sleep behaviors undergraduate graduate from seven countries during the height COVID-19 pandemic were characterized in order examine relationships between factors using mediation moderation...
Health behaviors of higher education students can be negatively influenced by stressful events. The global COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique opportunity to characterize and compare health across multiple countries examine how these are shaped the experience. Undergraduate graduate enrolled in universities China, Ireland, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Netherlands United States (USA) were recruited into this cross-sectional study. Eligible filled out an online survey comprised validated...
This study delves into the complex challenges surrounding employment of older adults, investigating perceived barriers and their interaction with sociodemographic variables life satisfaction. Utilizing data from 153 adults employing a cross-sectional design multivariate analysis covariance, uncovers significant associations between gender, age, race, barriers. Female, older, racially diverse individuals report higher barriers, indicating disparities influenced by factors. Gender race...
Coping strategies and optimism have significant effects on the health of older women. Culture affects coping behaviors used to deal with stress. We examined relationship between manage daily stress among community-dwelling Caucasian, Korean American, African American Data were collected from 373 women over age 65. Results showed that each group different strategies. The more optimistic problem-focused adaptive copings, while less employed avoidant copings. Differences in cultural background...
Overweight and obesity pose serious public health problems, affecting 68.8% of Americans. Previous research indicated that psychological factors played important roles in an individual's motivation to consume food. In particular, emotional eating, defined as overeating response negative affect, has received particular attention a risk factor for obesity. This study explored addressed the involved development eating. A total 10 Midwestern American male female adults, previously diagnosed...
Although death is inevitable as a human being, talking about or planning for it may be an uncomfortable topic. Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are witnessing increase in deaths around us well globally, and health social services professionals more engaged death, dying, bereavement than ever. Dr. Eyetsemitan’s book, Death, Dying, Bereavement Around World: Theories, Varied Views Customs, would great textbook assisting service students at both undergraduate graduate levels understand...
A successful transition into adulthood is marked by occupational identity. From the developmental perspective, it vital to examine perceptions of college students who grew up in distinct social and psychological environments from previous generations. To bridge research gap, this study students’ subjective psychosocial factors impacting their views on Fifty sorted 72 Q statements about viewpoints occupations. Findings revealed four with highly work-engaged; money-minded; intrinsic motivation...
Coping strategies have significant effects on health of older adults. Our study examined how ethnicities and optimism affect coping among Korean, Korean-American, Caucasian American men. Data were collected from 310 community-dwelling adults over the age 65. The findings showed that there was a difference in three groups. Optimism also significantly related to Koreans Americans. impact immigration their is discussed for Korean-Americans recommendations culturally competent social work...
One-third of American youth ages 12–17 report experiencing two or more types childhood adversity, and social work students are no exception. Unidentified unresolved traumatic experiences may be obstacles in learning practicing a positive manner; however, they should not considered as negative attributes to being worker. Using Q methodology, 85 students' views regarding the impact on their professional attitudes were analyzed. The finding suggested that affect attitudes, programs contribute...
This study examined age, gender, and ethnic differences in sexual communication satisfaction relationship among participants. Participants included 164 Caucasian Americans, 76 African 112 Korean Americans residing Northwest Ohio the United States with 206 femal es (58.5%) 146 males (41.5%) at age range 40–84 years (mean = 55, SD 10.45). Results identified significant based on ethnicity. had significantly higher scores than and/or satisfaction. Age, specific programs to help older adults...
Food insecurity, life events, and emotional eating can influence dietary patterns. However, their interaction among older adults requires further investigation. This mixed-method, interdisciplinary project included 7 focus groups a cross-sectional survey (n = 55) to evaluate these factors (60-102 years of age) living in rural Ohio communities. Qualitative data highlighted critical emotions personal relationships, food learning how do more with less, resilience The majority the participants...
성인 입문기에 들어선 후기 청소년들에게 일과 직업은 어떤 의미를 가지는지, 그리고 이와 관련하여 그들이 추구하는 삶의 모습을 확인하기 위해, Q 방법론을 사용하여, 4년제 대학 재학생 50명을 대상으로 주관성 연구를 실시하였다. 그 결과 청소년들의 직업에 대한 인식은 ‘현상유지’, ‘물질 성공’, ‘자아 성장’, ‘기득권 계승 vs. 자기 만족’이라는 4개의 심리적 요인으로 분류되었다. 첫째, ‘현상 유지’그룹에서 지금까지의 편안함을 제공해 준 부모의 역할을 대신해 줄 안정적인 수입원이자 남들만큼 살 수 있는 능력을 갖게 해 도구로 인식된다. 둘째, 성공’ 그룹에서 물질적 성공을 이루는 수단이다. 이들은 노동에 가치보다 자본에 의존한 쉽고 편안한 삶을 추구하면서 직업의 가치는 경제적 가치와 일치한다. 셋째, 성장’ 자신을 발전하고 성장하게 하는 동시에 사회적 평판을 형성하여 드러내는 수단으로 넷째, 자기만족’ 그룹에서는 기성세대가 만들어 놓은 좋은 인식의 틀을 그대로 수용,...
ABSTRACTOlder adults have been at greater risk for developing severe illness as a result of COVID-19. The intense shift toward six-foot-distancing and orders to shelter-in-place was found in social isolation, potentially deteriorating the overall well-being older adults. This study identify categorize stress coping strategies context Using Q-methodology, data were collected partnership with local community center from 40 participants (N = 40) aged 65 older. Participants had mean age 73 (SD...
Parental substance abuse in the home may negatively affect health of their children. The purpose this study is to better understand whether impact parental on children persist into adult lives. This a cross-sectional, exploratory with quantitative methodology. Data was collected by SurveyMonkey, web-based online survey tool. A total 243 participants responded for and data analyzed SPSS statistical software. Multivariate analysis (ANOVA) showed that regardless age children, there are...
Abstract As a result of COVID-19, older adults have experienced isolation, lost social contacts, and decrease in connections. A recent study found that “approximately one-quarter community-dwelling are considered to be socially isolated, 43% them report feeling lonely.” Various innovative interventions emerged, including technology-based as means reduce isolation adults, particularly information communication technology (ICT) use is on the rise among this population. However, it remains...