The objectives were to 1) systematically evaluate the Minnesota Long-Stay Resident Quality of Life (QoL) Survey based on validity, reliability, parsimony, relevance, and ability to discriminate facility performance; and 2) arrive at a new version of the survey and composite scoring approach.
Methods
Data consisted of Minnesota nursing home resident QoL surveys, conducted through annual face-to-face interviews in 2017 (10,007 residents, 355 facilities), 2018 (9,884 residents, 352 facilities), and 2019 (9,896 residents, 347 facilities). Validity was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha values. Parsimony and relevance were assessed using content validity, construct validity, correlation, frequency of endorsement, and percentage missing. The ability to discriminate facility performance was assessed by examining the distributions of facility QoL scores.
Results
The current domain structure has unbalanced items ranging from 4 to 9 across the eight domains; 28 items fit as well or better empirically under an alternative domain structure; and four items are redundant and could be dropped from the survey without loss of information. The current facility QoL scores do not discriminate well in facility performance because of the lack of item balance and a ceiling effect.
Conclusion
The proposed revisions result in a shorter, more balanced, more discriminating, and more valid QoL survey, while maintaining a high level of reliability. The revised survey allows the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and others who might adopt the survey, to better assess nursing facility performance on aspects of QoL that are meaningful to residents.
目的 1)根据有效性、可靠性、简约性、相关性和区分机构绩效的能力,系统评估明尼苏达州长住居民生活质量(QoL)调查;2)得出新版调查和综合评分方法。方法数据包括明尼苏达州疗养院居民 QoL 调查,分别于 2017 年(10,007 位居民,355 家机构)、2018 年(9,884 位居民,352 家机构)和 2019 年(9,896 位居民,347 家机构)通过年度面对面访谈进行。有效性通过探索性和确认性因子分析进行评估。信度通过 Cronbach's alpha 值进行评估。通过内容效度、结构效度、相关性、认可频率和缺失百分比来评估解析性和相关性。通过研究机构 QoL 分数的分布情况,对机构绩效的判别能力进行了评估。结果目前的领域结构在 8 个领域中存在不平衡的项目,从 4 到 9 不等;28 个项目与其他领域结构的经验匹配度相同或更高;4 个项目是多余的,可以从调查中删除而不会丢失信息。由于缺乏项目平衡和天花板效应,目前的设施 QoL 分数不能很好地区分设施绩效。修订后的调查表可以让明尼苏达州人类服务部以及其他可能采用该调查表的机构更好地评估护理机构在对居民有意义的 QoL 方面的表现。
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Pub Date : 2024-08-10DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10347-4
Xue Bai, K. Luk, Sarah Harper
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Pub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10353-6
Arthur Grimes
{"title":"Arthur Grimes: A Pioneer in Applied Subjective Wellbeing Research","authors":"Arthur Grimes","doi":"10.1007/s11482-024-10353-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-024-10353-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51483,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Quality of Life","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141938526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10341-w
Julie A. Blake, Hannah J. Thomas, Anita M. Pelecanos, Jake M. Najman, James G. Scott
{"title":"Correction: Attachment in Young Adults and Life Satisfaction at Age 30: A Birth Cohort Study","authors":"Julie A. Blake, Hannah J. Thomas, Anita M. Pelecanos, Jake M. Najman, James G. Scott","doi":"10.1007/s11482-024-10341-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11482-024-10341-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51483,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Quality of Life","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11482-024-10341-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142409150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10351-8
Charles Gyan, Batholomew Chireh
Canada is one of the world’s important migration poles. For several decades, immigration has contributed to Canada’s ethnic, economic, cultural and diversity development. This paper examines the associated factors of sense of community belonging among immigrants using a pooled data from the 2011–2018 Canadian Community Health Survey. A secondary analysis of the Canadian Community Health Surveys, 2011–2018 was conducted. A subsample of the immigrant population (n = 64,680) was used for this analysis. All analyses were performed in STATA version 18. The article employed descriptive statistics, univariate, and multivariate ordinal logistic regression models to analyze the association between immigrants' sense of community belonging and various demographic and socio-economic predictors. The results indicate that 69.94% of immigrants reported a strong sense of community belonging. Overall, age, life satisfaction, personal income, homeownership, sex, and belonging to a visible minority were positively associated with a stronger sense of community belonging. Conversely, factors like higher household income, higher educational attainment, being single, lack of proficiency in official languages, and experiencing extreme life stress were associated with a weaker sense of community belonging. This research underscores the complex interplay between socio-economic status, personal circumstances, and immigrants' integration into their new communities. It points to the need for targeted policy interventions and community support programs that address the varied needs of immigrants to foster a greater sense of community belonging and facilitate successful integration. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on immigration, integration, and community belonging, emphasizing the importance of considering a wide range of factors in understanding and supporting immigrant populations in Canada.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-13DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10348-3
Ying Cai, Tuo Zeng, Ruixiang Gao, Yongxing Guo, Ya Wang, Daoqun Ding
{"title":"A Cross-lagged Longitudinal Study of Bidirectional Associations between Meaning in Life and Academic Engagement: The Mediation of Hope","authors":"Ying Cai, Tuo Zeng, Ruixiang Gao, Yongxing Guo, Ya Wang, Daoqun Ding","doi":"10.1007/s11482-024-10348-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-024-10348-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51483,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Quality of Life","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-12DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10349-2
Laia Folguera, Jordi Roca, Flavia Verónica Anzil, Jordi Caïs
This paper explores the characteristics, causes and consequences of the breakup process of binational couples. Previous research found significant differences in the separation processes of binational couples and usually conclude that they are at greater risk of separation. But most studies attempting to explain relationship breakdown processes are based on statistical data and therefore do not reveal the complexity of the decision process. In our study, based on interviews over a 12-year period, we analyze the importance and centrality of “cultural dissimilarity” to explain the separation processes of mixed couples. The data obtained allow to establish the significance of certain elements that add nuance to the theory of homogamy/heterogamy by showing how the ‘cultural distance’ is not a central argument in most breakup experiences but that it helps to shape the discourse.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-06DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10344-7
Jennifer Morozink Boylan, Monica Adams, Julia K. Boehm
Well-being (WB) is associated with healthier and longer lives, more social connections, and workplace success. However, assessment of WB is primarily based on self-report measures. This mixed-methods research examined how diverse adults described the sources of their WB and whether such views differed by education, race, and gender. Data came from midlife and older adults from the Midlife in the United States Study who responded to the question “What do you do to make your life go well?” (N = 2,118; 54% some college or less; 19% Black). We used directed content analysis to develop a codebook comprising 20 code groups. Three judges evaluated the presence of each code group within each open-ended response. Percent agreement among judges was strong (M = 0.91; range = 0.80-0.98). The most frequently mentioned sources of WB were Relationships, Positive Attitude, and Faith. Self-Awareness, Work, Coping, and Health themes were also common. Those with a bachelor’s degree or higher endorsed all code groups more than those with less education (ps < 0.01), except for Faith (p = .41). White adults endorsed all code groups more than Black adults (ps < 0.001), except Black adults endorsed Faith more than White adults (p < .001). Gender differences in WB code groups and correlations between code groups and self-reported WB are also reported. Findings point to key sources of WB and patterning by social structural forces, suggesting that social structural factors relate to how WB is experienced and described.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10346-5
Audrius Dėdelė, Yevheniia Chebotarova, Ričardas Krikštolaitis, Auksė Miškinytė
In psychology and public health domains, there is a strong interconnection between life satisfaction, an individual’s cognitive evaluation of one’s life, and health status. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in global lifestyle adaptations, including reduced physical activity (PA), potentially impacting life satisfaction. This study examines the relationships between life satisfaction, PA levels, PA venue preferences, and the influences of COVID-19 on PA. The study utilized data from the European Commission’s Eurobarometer, (GESIS, Cologne. ZA7888 Data file Version 1.0.0, 2022), which collected data across all 27 European Union (EU) Member States. The survey included around 1,000 residents in each EU Member State, 15 years and older. A total of 26,569 respondents were included in the analysis. 77.8% of participants reached the recommended PA levels by the World Health Organization (WHO). Men, young adults, singles, and rural residents had higher rates of achieving optimal physical activity levels. The study used four generalized linear models to examine the impact of selected variables on life satisfaction. The results indicated that both overall and daily life satisfaction were influenced by similar factors, including age, places for PA, COVID-19 impact on PA, and achieving recommended PA levels. Furthermore, the interaction between outdoor PA venues and COVID-19 impact on PA significantly affected life satisfaction, while no significant interaction was observed for indoor PA venues and COVID-19. The current study provides insights into mental health and PA in the post-pandemic period, accounting for different age groups across the EU.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-28DOI: 10.1007/s11482-024-10340-x
Jolene Tan, Jeremy Lim-Soh, Poh Lin Tan
As teleworking gains widespread global acceptance as a prevalent work arrangement, it is crucial to understand its implications for life satisfaction. Despite the increasing adoption of teleworking, few studies have examined the specific mechanisms through which it influences life satisfaction. This study used data on 358 married Singaporean women spanning six waves from 2018 to 2022, and applied path analysis to explore the effects of teleworking on life satisfaction mediated by work–life balance, workplace relationships, and working hours. The findings suggest a positive association between teleworking and life satisfaction, with work–life balance as a mediating factor. Although teleworking is associated with worsened workplace relationships and decreased working hours, the mediating effects of these factors on life satisfaction are not significant. Organizations should consider the potential benefits of teleworking for work–life balance and life satisfaction while also weighing its drawbacks.
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