Beyond Money: The Social Roots of Health and Well-Being ( Health Psychology Research Focus )

Publication series :Health Psychology Research Focus

Author: Francesco Sarracino (STATEC   (Luxembourg)   HSE-LCSR (Russia)   GESIS (Germany)) and Malgorzata Mikucka (Université de Louvain (Belgium)   HSE-LCSR (Russia))  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2014

E-ISBN: 9781633210080

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781633210028

Subject: C913.3 The Lives and Consumption

Keyword: Psychology and Psychiatry

Language: ENG

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Beyond Money: The Social Roots of Health and Well-Being

Chapter

Chapter 2: The Big Four Dimensions of Religiousness and Life Satisfaction among Dutch and Italians

Abstract

Introduction

The Big Four Dimensions of Religiousness

Context and Hypotheses

Methods

Participants

Measures

Statistical Tools

Results

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Adolescent Life Satisfaction and Health Risk Behaviors

Abstract

Introduction

Perceived Quality of Life – Life Satisfaction

Self-Determination Theory

Relationship between Adolescent Health Risk

Behaviors and Life Satisfaction

Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substance Abuse

Violence and Aggression

Victimization

Suicide

Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior

Dieting Behaviors, Perceptions of Body Weight and Eating Disorders

Physical Activity/Exercise

Youth Developmental Assets

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Self-Beliefs As Predictors of Life Satisfaction and Risk Behaviors: Structure, Valence and Conceptual Elaboration

Abstract

Introduction

Life Satisfaction and Health Risks

The Self-Structure and Life Satisfaction

The Self-Structure, Life Satisfaction and Health Risks

The Current Chapter

Methods

Self-Structure Variables

HICLAS Modeling of Self Structure Variables

Risk Behavior Checklists and Life Satisfaction

Results

Descriptive Analyses

The Self-Structure and Life Satisfaction

Risk Behaviors, Life Satisfaction and the Self-Structure

Conclusion

Relationships among Self-Structure Variables and Life Satisfaction

Health Risks, the Self-Structure and Life Satisfaction

Implications for Mental Health Interventions

Acknowledgments

References

Appendix

Trait Task

Chapter 5: Single Parent Households and Life Satisfaction: Insights from Ireland

Abstract

Introduction

Theoretical Framework

Irish Context

Methodology

3.1. Data

Estimation Strategy

Results

Conclusion

Appendix

References

Chapter 6: Subjective Well-Being and Type of Contract in Europe: Is There Any Effect of Labour Legislations?*

Abstract

Introduction

Theoretical Background and Literature Review

Data and Methodology

Results

Conclusion

Appendix

References

Chapter 7: Workplace Identity, Congruence, Satisfaction and Health

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Dimensions and Processes of Identity Construction

2.1. Personal Identity

2.2. Social Identity

2.3. Cultural Identity

2.4. Constructed Identity

2.5. Communicated Identity

2.6. Congruent Identity

3. Construct a Congruent Identity at Work

3.1. The Effects of Identity Congruence and Incongruence

3.2. Workplace Culture

3.3. Social Identity Suppression and Conflict

3.4. Identity Congruence, Personal Satisfaction, and Health

4. Creating Congruent Dimensions

4.1. A Crystallized Personal Identity

4.2. A Networked Social Identity

4.3. A Structurated Cultural Identity

5. Integrate Workplace Performances within a Congruent Identity

5.1. Construct Workplace Identity Performances

5.2. Integrate Performances within a Congruent Identity

5.3. Use Communication Practices to Integrate Workplace Performances

Conclusion

6.1. Congruent Organizations

6.2. Congruent Identities

6.3. Integrated Performances

References

Chapter 8: Critical Events and Health: Some Histories of People with Weight Problems

Abstract

Introduction

Life Course and Moral Career Approach for the Study of Obesity

Methods

The Interview Schedule

The Interviewees and the Interview Setting

Telling about Oneself between Care Practises, Biographical Events and Self-Redefinitions

The Treatment: New Practises to Normalise

The Moral Career of “Oversize” People

Getting Back “In size”

Approaching the “Right” Size

Remaining “Oversize”

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: GPs and Elderly Patients: Organizing a Care Network(

Abstract

Introduction

Caring for Elderly Patients: The GP's Work

Managing Care Networks: GPs' Strategies

Relaying

Mediating

Configuring

Coordinating

Conclusion

Balancing GP's Own Role

Balancing and Redefining Life Satisfaction and Health

Balancing Life Satisfaction for Patients and Their Network

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 10: Life Satisfaction in Cognitively Intact Long-Term Nursing-Home Patients: Symptom Distress, Well-Being and Nurse-Patient Interaction

Abstract

Introduction

An Aging World

Quality of Life in Nursing Homes

Cognitively Intact Long-Term Nursing Home Patients

Human Spirituality – A Vital Resource for QoL

Hope

Meaning-in-Life

Self-Transcendence (ST)

Nurse-Patient Interaction

Theory of Human Caring

Caring and the Nurse-Patient Interaction

Aims

Methods

Participants

Procedure

Measures

Results

Symptom Severity

Hope

Meaning-in-Life

Relationships between Meaning-in-Life, Symptoms and QoL

Self-Transcendence (ST)

Intrapersonal Self-Transcendence

Interpersonal Self-Transcendence

Nurse-Patient Interaction

Hope, Meaning, Self-Transcendence and Nurse-Patient Interaction - Which Is the Most Important to QoL?

Older People Nursing – Health and QoL Promotion

Pain and Symptom Management

Centering (The Essence of the Person)

Confirmation of the Patient’s Worthiness or Worthlessness

Accepting Death as a Natural Part of Life

Intrapersonal Self-Transcendence Requires Private Time in Silence

The Past Is Lengthy, While the Future Is Short

Facilitating Connectedness – QoL Promoting Groups

Facilitating Connectedness - Contact with Family and Friends

Interpersonal Self-Transcendence Might Require a Certain Level of Energy

Further Nursing Research and Education

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: Opportunities for Social Integration and Perceived Health among European Older People

Abstract

Introduction

Theoretical Background

The Present Study

Methods

Data

Variables

Statistical Method

Results

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12: Trends of Social Capital in 30 European Countries, 1990-2008

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Data

3. Methodological Aspects

4. Results

5. Conclusion

A Trends by country

B Exploring the path dependency of the trends of social capital

References

Index

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