Applied Research in Quality of Life最新文献

This paper reviews the evidence on the relationships between cultural participation and well-being. We classify the literature according to the strength of available evidence and various types of cultural activities. Secondly, this paper uses data from time use surveys from Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States to study individuals’ emotional responses to a series of daily activities. A simple model of time allocation is used to show that experienced well-being is one of the reasons why individuals engage into cultural activities. Furthermore, the model helps explain why cultural participation, in spite of being one of the most enjoyable human activities, is also the least undertaken. We show that heterogeneity of preferences results in a strong selection effect in available time-use statistics.

Environmental sustainability can positively affect quality of life by reducing environmental degradation and increasing access to natural resources, while economic sustainability initiatives can have both positive and negative impacts on quality of life, depending on the context. Social sustainability initiatives can also have both positive and negative impacts on quality of life, particularly for marginalized communities and low-income populations. The investigation draws on a comprehensive national survey in Spain encompassing 2,270 responses, ensuring representative profiles in terms of gender, residence, income, age, and economic sector. Considering the aforementioned factors, this research aims to underscore the necessity of recognizing the interconnections between sustainability and quality of life in policy and decision-making processes towards social happiness. To achieve this, an analysis of variance is presented, enabling the examination of significant differences in the sociodemographic characteristics of Spanish citizens across the three dimensions defining sustainability. Specifically, income, age and population size are key in determining the relationship between sustainability and social happiness. Furthermore, an econometric analysis has demonstrated a positive relationship between sustainability and quality of life in Spain. The key factors are safety, trust, income, and accessibility. The findings of this study can provide valuable insights to inform policy decisions aimed at promoting sustainability and enhancing the overall quality of life. The interlinked integration of smart cities and smart rural areas constitutes the quality of life zone that influences sustainability.

As two important dimensions of the quality of life, housing and health are inextricably linked. Using data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), this study explores the impact of housing tenure and intrahousehold homeownership structure on residents’ health in urban China. The results indicate that full owner-occupancy weakens residents’ health by compressing their time for rest and relaxation and squeezing household medical expenditure. Further analysis on the effects of attribution of full homeownership between couples finds that, compared with spouse-owned, self-owned or couple-owned improves residents’ health by lowering the possibility of sacrificing career for family, reducing labor hours and easing debt pressure. Importantly, couple-owned generates more health benefits than either self-owned or spouse-owned. In addition, the health effects of intrahousehold homeownership structure are greater among young adults, those with higher income than their spouses and those with strong awareness of gender equality. It is also worth noting that there are gender-based health differences in marriage due to the intrahousehold homeownership structure. These findings have implications for integrating social policies in the housing, health, and family domains.

This study explores the intricate dynamics between Planfulness in Personal Growth Initiative and Psychological well-being, emphasizing the mediating roles of General Self-Efficacy, the Presence of Meaning in Life, and the moderating impact of gender. A sample of 1,089 Greek adults was analyzed using the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Personal Growth Initiative Scale, and Meaning in Life Questionnaire. The study employed a comprehensive analytical strategy, including correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and covariance and variance analysis, to examine the interrelationships among the constructs. The results revealed significant positive correlations between Planfulness in Personal Growth Initiatives and Psychological Well-being. GSE and MLQ_P significantly mediated this relationship. Higher Planfulness was associated with increased self-efficacy and a stronger sense of life's meaning, contributing to enhanced psychological well-being. Gender differences were observed, with more pronounced effects in women than men. The study also identified a moderate covariance between GSE and MLQ_P, suggesting their interdependent influence on psychological well-being. The findings illuminate the critical roles of Planfulness, self-efficacy, and meaning in life in enhancing psychological well-being, with gender differences playing a significant role in these dynamics. These insights contribute to the theoretical understanding of psychological well-being and have practical implications in various sectors, including education, organizational management, mental health, and policy formulation.

This paper describes the quality of the working environment in the US, Europe and Korea in 2010 and 2015. Based on the job demands-resources model (Journal of Applied Psychology 86:499–512, 2001), we define job strain as a situation where job demands exceed job resources. We find that perceived intimidation and discrimination at work is one of the most powerful predictors of mental and physical health, job satisfaction and job motivation. In 2015, about one third of employees were strained at work across countries. Over the 2010–15 period, job strain has slightly declined, falling in a majority of countries.

As we enter the era of globalization, it is becoming crucial to understand the unique experience that multicultural adolescents have to go through. As such, this study examined the moderating effect of Bicultural Acceptance Attitude between Acculturative Stress and Life Satisfaction. A nationwide sample of 1,857 youth(M_age = 11.05, SD = .03; 52.3% male) is analyzed, using the 2nd wave(2021) data of the 2nd term Multicultural Adolescents Panel Study(MAPS) provided by the National Youth Policy Institute of South Korea(NYPI). The hypothesis was tested through SPSS PROCESS macro and the Johnson-Neyman method. Findings have revealed that Acculturative Stress is negatively associated with Life Satisfaction, and the Bicultural Acceptance Attitude worked as a protective factor in its relationship. The bicultural acceptance attitude had a significant effect on the relationship between acculturative stress and life satisfaction only when its value was -6.77 or above (upper 4.15%, lower 95.85%). These findings contribute to alleviating the impact of Acculturative Stress as a risk factor on Life Satisfaction among multicultural adolescents.

Childhood psychological maltreatment is an essential concept that can have an impact on an individual’s physical and psychological health. The majority of studies on childhood psychological maltreatment used a cross-sectional design. The fact that this concept, which has a long-term effect on an individual’s life, has not been investigated in longitudinal research has produced a gap in the literature. Our study aimed to examine the longitudinal relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment, cognitive flexibility, and subjective vitality. The role of cognitive flexibility in the relation between childhood psychological maltreatment and subjective vitality was investigated in a Turkish sample (N = 270). In order to explain the relationship, a cross-lagged panel study in two waves was conducted. The results revealed that cognitive flexibility longitudinally mediates the relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment and subjective vitality. This research indicates that childhood psychological maltreatment reduces cognitive flexibility, which in turn influences subjective vitality.