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Buckingham S, Tu G, Elliott L, Poole R, Walker T, Bland E, Morrissey K. Digital competence and psychological wellbeing in a social housing community: a repeated survey study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2002. [PMID: 37833698 PMCID: PMC10576269 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16875-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about whether digital competence is related to psychological wellbeing, with most previous research focusing on students and elderly people. There is also limited evidence on seasonal changes in psychological wellbeing, particularly in specific groups. Social housing residents are an underserved and under-researched population. The objectives of this study were to explore associations between digital competence (assessed by general technology self-efficacy) and psychological wellbeing (assessed by mental wellbeing and life satisfaction), and to explore seasonal effects, in social housing residents. METHODS A repeated survey design was used. The Happiness Pulse questionnaire with a bespoke digital module was sent via post or e-mail at four timepoints between July 2021 and July 2022 to 167 social housing residents in West Cornwall, England. There were 110 respondents in total; thirty completed all four questionnaires and 59 completed an autumn/winter and summer questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential methods including regression, repeated measures analysis of variance and panel analysis. RESULTS Significant positive associations were found between digital self-efficacy and mental wellbeing, and between digital self-efficacy and life satisfaction. However, there were no significant seasonal changes in psychological wellbeing. CONCLUSIONS The findings extend the existing literature beyond student and elderly populations and suggest that improving digital competence is a potential pathway to improving psychological wellbeing. Surveys with larger samples and qualitative studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms involved.
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- Sarah Buckingham
- European Centre for Environment and Human Health, Medical School, University of Exeter, Truro, UK
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- International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Ren'ai Rd, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- European Centre for Environment and Human Health, Medical School, University of Exeter, Truro, UK
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- European Centre for Environment and Human Health, Medical School, University of Exeter, Truro, UK
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- Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, University of Exeter, Penryn, UK
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- European Centre for Environment and Human Health, Medical School, University of Exeter, Truro, UK.
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- Sustainability, Society and Economics Division, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
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Aslan I, Çınar O. Predictors and prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD among university students during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1087528. [PMID: 36704677 PMCID: PMC9872141 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1087528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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This study aimed to find the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD; differences according to demographic variables; and predictors of mental health problems during the second wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Turkey. Differences in exposure to COVID-19 during the first and second waves of the pandemic among students were compared. A total of 754 students from seven universities in different parts of Turkey participated in the survey between November and December 2020. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) scale measuring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used to measure the mental well-being of students. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, correlations, and multinomial logistic regression methods were used to analyze the data. The prevalence of high stress, high generalized anxiety (GAD-7 ≥ 10), high depression symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10), and high PTSD in the total sample were 84.2, 36.2, 55.0, and 61.2%, respectively. High perceived stress, moderate generalized anxiety disorder, mild depression symptoms, high severity PTSD, and moderate satisfaction were found among students in Turkey. Religiosity and spirituality have significant negative correlations with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Religiosity level, gender, relationship status, year of study, physical activity, symptoms of coronavirus, death of a close relative, job loss, and economic status are significant parameters for predicting psychological problems of students in Turkey.
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- Imran Aslan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Management Department, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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Deroncele-Acosta A, Gil-Monte PR, Norabuena-Figueroa RP, Gil-LaOrden P. Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Burnout Inventory in University Teachers in Hybrid Education. CHRONIC STRESS (THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.) 2023; 7:24705470231214950. [PMID: 38053663 PMCID: PMC10695086 DOI: 10.1177/24705470231214950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Introduction The scientific literature argues the urgent need for adequate tools to assess burnout in human service professionals, however, little progress has been made on this in university teachers in hybrid environments, even though after the pandemic, these work scenarios are predominant. Objective To determine the psychometric properties of invariance between male and female teachers of hybrid education in the Spanish Burnout Inventory (SBI). Method The anonymous, self-administered SBI was administered to 1060 university teachers in Lima, Peru, from online random sampling. Of the total number of participants, 626 were women (59.1%) and 434 were men (40.9%), with an age range of 22 to 76 years, with a mean of 46.97 and a standard deviation of 10.256. It should be noted that 74.5% of the teachers worked full time. The analysis used the statistical programs AMOS v24, SPSS v26 and R-Project v4.1.2. First, a descriptive analysis of the data was performed, as well as a multivariate normality test of the data. Secondly, confirmatory factor analysis was performed; finally, a factorial invariance test was performed. Results Cronbach's alpha of the SBI was 0.827, and for each subscale: Enthusiasm toward the job (0.742), Psychological exhaustion (0.889), Indolence (0.819), Guilt (0.816). According to the fit indicators, the confirmatory factor model is adequate. The results supported configural invariance, metric invariance, scalar invariance, and strict invariance in the male and female groups, although further investigation of some items specific to the indolence factor is needed. Conclusion The SBI is a valid instrument to assess burnout in university teachers in hybrid environments. Studies associated with the SBI focus on its psychometric properties, burnout prevalence, related variables, and literature reviews. The validation of the SBI in various countries and service areas is discussed, as well as future implications for intervention in burnout prevention and mastery.
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- Unidad de Investigación Psicosocial de la Conducta Organizacional (UNIPSICO), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación Psicosocial de la Conducta Organizacional (UNIPSICO), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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Deroncele-Acosta A, Gil-Monte PR, Norabuena-Figueroa RP, Gil-LaOrden P. Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Burnout Inventory in University Teachers in Hybrid Education. CHRONIC STRESS 2023; 7. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1177/24705470231214950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Introduction The scientific literature argues the urgent need for adequate tools to assess burnout in human service professionals, however, little progress has been made on this in university teachers in hybrid environments, even though after the pandemic, these work scenarios are predominant. Objective To determine the psychometric properties of invariance between male and female teachers of hybrid education in the Spanish Burnout Inventory (SBI). Method The anonymous, self-administered SBI was administered to 1060 university teachers in Lima, Peru, from online random sampling. Of the total number of participants, 626 were women (59.1%) and 434 were men (40.9%), with an age range of 22 to 76 years, with a mean of 46.97 and a standard deviation of 10.256. It should be noted that 74.5% of the teachers worked full time. The analysis used the statistical programs AMOS v24, SPSS v26 and R-Project v4.1.2. First, a descriptive analysis of the data was performed, as well as a multivariate normality test of the data. Secondly, confirmatory factor analysis was performed; finally, a factorial invariance test was performed. Results Cronbach's alpha of the SBI was 0.827, and for each subscale: Enthusiasm toward the job (0.742), Psychological exhaustion (0.889), Indolence (0.819), Guilt (0.816). According to the fit indicators, the confirmatory factor model is adequate. The results supported configural invariance, metric invariance, scalar invariance, and strict invariance in the male and female groups, although further investigation of some items specific to the indolence factor is needed. Conclusion The SBI is a valid instrument to assess burnout in university teachers in hybrid environments. Studies associated with the SBI focus on its psychometric properties, burnout prevalence, related variables, and literature reviews. The validation of the SBI in various countries and service areas is discussed, as well as future implications for intervention in burnout prevention and mastery.
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- Unidad de Investigación Psicosocial de la Conducta Organizacional (UNIPSICO), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación Psicosocial de la Conducta Organizacional (UNIPSICO), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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Valladares-Garrido MJ, Zapata-Castro LE, Picón-Reategui CK, Mesta-Pintado AP, Picón-Reategui RA, Huaman-Garcia M, Pereira-Victorio CJ, Valladares-Garrido D, Failoc-Rojas VE. Association between Working Time and Burnout Syndrome in Peruvian Military during the Second Epidemic Wave of COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13614. [PMID: 36294208 PMCID: PMC9602622 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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There is scant evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on burnout in front-line military personnel and how working time may influence on this condition. We aimed to determine the association between working time and Burnout syndrome in military personnel. A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data among 576 military personnel from Lambayeque, Peru during the second wave of COVID-19 in 2021. We used the Maslach Burnout Inventory instrument to measure Burnout Syndrome. We evaluated its association with work time, measured as the number of months that the military member worked during the pandemic. The prevalence of burnout syndrome was 9%. Of the total sample, 39.1% and 10.3% presented depersonalization and emotional exhaustion, respectively. Military personnel working for more than 18 months had a 104% higher prevalence of Burnout syndrome (PR: 2.04, 95%CI: 1.02-4.10). Exposure to a prolonged work time during the pandemic increased the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in military personnel. This information helps to understand the potential effects of the pandemic on this population and provides insight into the time the military members would need rest to prevent Burnout syndrome.
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- Mario J. Valladares-Garrido
- South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima 15046, Peru
- Oficina de Epidemiología, Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Chiclayo 14012, Peru
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- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura 20002, Peru
- Scientific Society of Medical Students, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura 20002, Peru
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- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura 13001, Peru
- Unidad de Epidemiología y Salud Ambiental, Hospital de Apoyo II Santa Rosa, Piura 20008, Peru
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- Research Unit for Generation and Synthesis Evidence in Health, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima 15024, Peru
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Liu C, Yue C, Liu L, Liu T, Wang X, Hou Y, Gao S. Mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between perceived stress and job burnout among midwives in the post-COVID-19 era. Nurs Open 2022; 10:479-487. [PMID: 35964290 PMCID: PMC9834135 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of perceived social support in the association between perceived stress and job burnout in midwives. DESIGN A descriptive, cross-sectional online survey. METHODS Using the stratified cluster sampling method, 329 midwives in 20 hospitals in China were selected as the participants. They completed self-report assessment measures of job burnout, perceived stress and perceived social support. RESULTS 63.5% of the participants had job burnout. Perceived stress was negatively associated with social support (r = -.350, p < .01), while it was positively associated with job burnout (r = -.382, p < .01). Social support was negatively correlated with job burnout (r = -.569, p < .01). The total effect of perceived stress on job burnout was 0.474 (95% CI: 0.367 ~ 0.596, p < .01), the direct effect was 0.242 (95% CI: 0.142 ~ 0.355, p < .01), and the indirect effect was 0.232 (95% CI: 0.160 ~ 0.316, p < .01). Social support programmes for midwives should be implemented to control the impact of perceived stress on job burnout.
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- Cuiping Liu
- School of NursingShandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesTaianChina
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- Department of ObstetricsAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of ObstetricsAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of NursingQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of ObstetricsAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of ObstetricsAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of ObstetricsAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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Yang G, Sun W, Jiang R. Interrelationship Amongst University Student Perceived Learning Burnout, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Teacher Emotional Support in China's English Online Learning Context. Front Psychol 2022; 13:829193. [PMID: 35360629 PMCID: PMC8963801 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.829193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study seeks to explore the impact of learning burnout on university students' English learning effect in the online environment. Through a large sample questionnaire survey, the study uses structural equation modelling to measure the interactions amongst university students' English online learning burnout (EOLB), academic self-efficacy (AEE), and teacher emotional support (TES), thereby analysing and summarising the characteristics of their impacts on students' online learning satisfaction. The results from the data analysis show that AEE plays a mediating role between students' EOLB and learning satisfaction, and TES plays a moderating role between students' EOLB and AEE, which all eventually influence students' online learning effect manifested in aspects such as behaviour, cognition, and emotion. Given the results, the study further provides suggestions for alleviating university students' EOLB, which can be used to optimise English online teaching design and learning practice.
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- Gang Yang
- School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Foreign Language School, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Istyagina-Eliseeva E, Myagkova S, Litvinov S. Expansion of Grant-Based (Scholarship Programs) Globalization in Education. JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.51847/qgh5tpmcgu] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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