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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eleftherios Giovanis, Sacit Hadi Akdede, Oznur Ozdamar
Summary: This study examines the impact of the EU Blue Card programme on the cultural participation and subjective well-being of first-generation non-EU/EEA migrants in Germany. The findings indicate that the program has increased cultural participation activities and improved subjective well-being for the treated subjects compared to the control group. Policies promoting labor market integration and cultural activities can enhance immigrant integration and improve their subjective well-being.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. C. Fisher, M. Dallimer, K. N. Irvine, S. G. Aizlewood, G. E. Austen, R. D. Fish, P. M. King, Z. G. Davies
Summary: People depend on functioning ecosystems for essential services that support human health and well-being, making biodiversity loss a significant concern. Understanding the species and traits that contribute to well-being responses is a critical question. This study analyzes a database of species' effect traits and their impacts on various types of well-being.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wassilis Kassis, Clarissa Janousch, Petra Sidler, Dilan Aksoy, Celine Favre, Beyhan Ertanir
Summary: Adolescence is a developmental stage with high risks in terms of psychological challenges and adjustments related to subjective well-being. This study investigated the well-being patterns and trajectories of high school students in Switzerland over a one-year period. The findings showed a general decrease in school-related well-being over time, with significant changes in the distribution of well-being patterns. The high well-being level exhibited the highest stability, and socio-demographic variables had low but significant effects on well-being patterns.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alice Bastos, Joana Monteiro, Raquel Barbosa, Helena Pimentel, Sofia Silva, Carla Faria
Summary: This study analyzes the long-term effects of participation in Community-Based Programs on psychological well-being. The results show that participating in such programs can improve the psychological well-being of older adults, and this positive effect may be linked to a reinforcement of social network, especially as age increases.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suyeong Bae, James E. Graham, Sanghun Nam, Ickpyo Hong
Summary: This study reveals that divorce increases the risk of limited access to healthcare services among married immigrants. Policymakers and healthcare providers should be aware of these potential disparities in this vulnerable minority population.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xun Ran, Zhuxin Mao, Zhihao Yang
Summary: Recently, the well-being of older people measure (WOOP) was developed and validated in a Dutch population, with the potential to be used in a wider population. This study aimed to examine the relationship between WOOP and EQ-5D-5L and compare their psychometric properties among different groups. The results showed that WOOP measures a broader construct beyond health, while EQ-5D-5L is more sensitive when health is considered alone. There is potential for using WOOP in a wider population.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ruben Arrondo, Ana Carcaba, Eduardo Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that unemployment has a deeper impact on subjective well-being during economic downturns than during economic recovery periods in Spain from 2013 to 2018. Social connections and health status are crucial factors behind well-being, especially when the economy is doing well. Additionally, there were changes in gender effects as women were happier than men in 2013 but this effect disappeared in 2018, suggesting an increase in female expectations about their own lives during this period.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Business
Pattharanitcha Prakitsuwan, George P. Moschis
Summary: This study illustrates the viability of the life course paradigm (LCP) as a framework for studying the transformational role of service consumption in improving consumer well-being in later life. By integrating previous research, a life course model is developed to study the effects of service consumption on older people's well-being. The research demonstrates the potential of using the LCP to enhance the understanding of service consumption effects on older adults' well-being and provides an innovative way to study the role of services in promoting older consumer welfare.
JOURNAL OF SERVICES MARKETING
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ozlem Tekir
Summary: This study examines the relationship between fear of COVID-19, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with life in nursing students. The results indicate that the students' fear of COVID-19 is below the medium level, their psychological well-being is above the medium level, and their life satisfaction is below the medium level.
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Construction & Building Technology
Bruce Tonn, Erin Rose, Michaela Marincic
Summary: This research investigates the non-energy impacts of a low-income energy efficiency program on household environmental conditions, household finances, general health, life satisfaction, and major health-related life events. The study collected data through a household survey conducted before and after weatherization, comparing a treatment group and a control group. The results show that improvements in home conditions and general health were statistically significant, indicating a positive influence of energy efficiency improvements on various aspects of low-income households.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Catherine Cohen, Silvia Pignata, Eva Bezak, Mark Tie, Jessie Childs
Summary: There is an increasing need for interventions to improve well-being in healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This systematic review synthesized evidence from studies since 2015 on interventions targeting well-being and burnout in physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. The review found that both individually focused and organizationally focused interventions, particularly mindfulness-based practices, were effective in improving well-being and reducing burnout among healthcare workers.
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Veterinary Sciences
Lori Kogan, Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher, Patrick Carney, Peter Hellyer, Mark Rishniw
Summary: This study suggests that on-call duties have a negative impact on veterinarians' job satisfaction, well-being, and personal relationships, especially for female associates.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mary Louisa Simpson, John Oetzel, Sophie Nock, Hine-Iti-Moana Greensill, Pare Meha, Rangimahora Reddy, Kirsten Johnston, Michael Cameron, Truely Harding, Pita Shelford, Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Brendan Hokowhitu
Summary: This study examined how older Maori enhanced their ability to be peer educators and the impact of this role on their sense of purpose and well-being. The results showed that communication skills of the peer educators were rated highly and the intervention had positive impacts on their sense of identity, well-being, and social connectedness.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen, Jennifer Auxier, Eeva Ekholm, Fatemeh Sarhaddi, Milad Asgari Mehrabadi, Aysan Mahmoudzadeh, Iman Azimi, Pasi Liljeberg, Amir M. Rahmani, Anna Axelin
Summary: The study examined changes in heart rate variability, stress, physical activity, and sleep among Finnish pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was found that pregnant women coped well with stress, physical activity, and sleep during the pandemic-related restrictions and lockdown environment.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Larry E. Humes
Summary: The study aimed to develop and evaluate a self-report measure of subjective well-being for older adults with hearing loss. It showed good reliability and validity, tapping into three underlying domains of Life Satisfaction, Acceptance of Hearing Loss, and Social Support. Following 4-6 weeks of hearing aid use, there were significant differences observed in the subjective well-being scores, indicating an improvement with the use of hearing aids.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)