Alcohol Tool-kit to Enhance Quality of life: Empowering Sabah Indigenous Communities to Reduce Alcohol-related Harm

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lasimbang-15th-ISQOLS2017.pptx

Author(s)
1. Helen Benedict Lasimbang; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia 2. Wendy Shoesmith; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia 3. Sandi James; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia 4. Aisat @ Elik bin Igau @ Iggau; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia 5. Jephte Sompud; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia 6. Asong Joseph; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Malaysia, 7. Liz Eckermann ; Deakin University; Australia

Submit Date
2018-01-17

Last Updated
2018-01-17

Abstract
Alcohol misuse compromises the quality of life of individuals, families, communities and whole societies in a variety of ways. Malaysia acknowledges the problems and, in line with the World Health Organization Global Strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol by 10% between 2010 and 2025, has implemented policies and health promotions activities. However Sabah, one of the states in Malaysia has more than 30 different ethnic groups and alcohol has a traditional role in their cultural practices. This makes one common program difficult to implement. Preliminary research suggests that alcohol is a serious problem in indigenous communities in Sabah. It also shows lack of knowledge on recommended limits for alcohol consumption and understanding of alcohol-related harm. The objective of this action-research is to produce a toolkit that will transfer knowledge and empower communities to adopt safer drinking and reduce alcohol-related harm. It must be attractive, appropriate, easily understood and can be tailored to suit different communities. The alcohol tool-kit was developed by a group of academicians using evidence-based informations. Qualitative research method was used to evaluate the alcohol tool-kit. Purposive sampling of 45 villager representatives were selected and divided into 5 groups for focus group discussion. Their feedback were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The alcohol tool-kit was edited accordingly. All participants agreed the alcohol tool-kit is important and can empower communities to reduce alcohol-related harm which directly improve their quality of life. The amended alcohol tool-kit will be recommended for health promotion material and evaluated from time to time.

Categories
Civic engagement, community development and wellbeing, Policy, Law, Public Policy, Governance, Democracy; Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness; ISQOLS Conference

Keywords
indigenous communities, alcohol-related harm, Sabah, alcohol tool-kit

Buddhist Sustainable Development through Inner Happiness

Link
http://www.happysociety.org/uploads/HsoDownload/9502/download_file.pdf

Author(s)
Sauwalak Kittiprapas

Submit Date
2017-10-31

Last Updated
2017-10-31

Abstract
Abstract This paper deals with human-mind development and an appropriate path for individuals and for socioeconomics in order to achieve the objective of sustainable development. This paper begins by providing background and discussion on different schools of thought on sustainable development. It also discusses conceptual changes in economics and happiness from Western and from Eastern Buddhist perspectives. The paper explains the meaning of happiness in Buddhism and compares it with those used in general studies / theories. It also highlights meanings of real quality of life, values of consumption, work, production, and natural wellbeing in Buddhist concept. The difference between Buddhist concepts and Western theories of happiness and economics are compared, and focus on different implications for development. The paper proposes a new approach and concept of Buddhist Sustainable Development (BSD), which is human-centered sustainable development, driven by inner happiness (happiness at the mind and wisdom levels). By applying Buddhist happiness concepts, human beings can be happy with reasonable and moderated levels of consumption and resource use as well as exhibiting more compassion and loving kindness towards others and nature. Wisdom is essential to develop a high level of happiness; whereas, a high level of consumption and resource use may not lead to an increase in happiness. This development direction contrasts with that of conventional economic theories, which promote self-centeredness, competition, ever more increased consumption and accumulation, and consequently threaten resource exploitation. The BSD approach, supported by the Buddhist economics concept integrating Buddhist principles into development, provides a new pathway for sustainability with right views (understanding natural truths) towards living and true happiness, also moderation in consumption and in lifestyle. Further, the BSD concept emphasizes an understanding of the interdependence of all beings and nature, and caring for nature for humanity’s wellbeing. By focusing on analysis of human happiness, BSD extends the conventional widely-used sustainable development framework by dealing with the root causes of sustainable development problems arising from human behavior. Thus, the BSD approach can contribute to a possible new approach and solution to the world’s development challenges and problems.

Categories
Ecomonics, employment, unemployment, income, inequality, money and happiness ; Environment, consumption, materialism, climate change; Global Quality of Life Topics, cultural happiness, regional comparisons, culture and life satisfaction; Happiness; History of Wellbeing; Religion, Spirituality, Personality; Well-being and human development

Keywords
Key words: Sustainable Development, Buddhist Economics, Buddhist Development Approach, Happiness, Well-being, Quality of Life, Development, Buddhist Sustainable Development, Human development

COMPARISON OF QUALITY OF LIFE PARAMETERS AMONG SCHOOL AGED HEALTHY AND WITH ENT DISEASES CHILDREN IN REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mardiyan.pdf

Author(s)
Mardiyan M.A., Mkrtchyan S.A., Chopikyan A.S., Dunamalyan R.A., Danielyan L.M.

Submit Date
2017-10-17

Last Updated
2017-10-17

Abstract
BACKGROUND: The quality of life research methodology has developed a new modern direction of the interdisciplinary researches in which the concept of quality of life research reasonably based on the WHO definition of health and is offering comprehensive approaches to the assessment of school age children health status. The aim of research is compare QL parameters in healthy and ENT illness groups. METHODS: An observational case-control Study was carried out at three selected public schools in the Yerevan. Clinical examination of ENT organs have done with used of following methods: rhinoscopy, pharyngoscopy, laryngoscopy and otoscopy. For evaluating of quality of life parameters used The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core Scales (PedsQL) 4.0, which is a generalized assessment of health-related quality of life. A total of 443 Armenian 6-17 years adolescents completed the adolescent self-report and 350 parents completed parent proxy report. The following age groups were identified: 6-10years-111 school aged children, 11-14years - 104, 15-18years-228. RESULTS: There were 45.6% male and 54.4% female adolescents who participated in this study (13.25±1.19 years). In all three comparing groups the QL parameter “Physical function” of children with ENT diseases was low. “Psychosocial function” and “Role Function” parameters be mostly affected in the 6-10 years age group, “Physical Function” and “Role Function” – 11-14 years group, “Psychosocial function” and “Physical function” – 15-17years group. CONCLUSION: In all three groups the QL parameters of children with ENT diseases were lower in compare of practically healthy. Adolescent self-report and parent proxy-report of the PedsQL 4.0 can use for evaluating of QoL of Armenian adolescents.

Categories
ISQOLS Conference

Keywords
quality of life, ENT diseases, PedsQL

Happiness across the life span: Evidence from urban Pakistan

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Presentation_ISQOLS-2017.pdf

Author(s)
Khadija Shams and Alexander Hendrik Kadow

Submit Date
2017-10-16

Last Updated
2017-11-04

Abstract
Using unique survey data for urban Pakistan, this paper tries to investigate subjective well-being across the life span, taking various socio-economic factors into account. The results suggest that well-being is positively associated with being male, educational attainment as well as the health and employment status. Living in a relatively affluent area contributes positively as well. In contrast to empirical evidence on industrialised countries, happiness increases with the number of children, albeit at a diminishing rate. Our results moreover suggest a U-shaped age-happiness pattern. Taken together, these findings corroborate the notion of children offering insurance to the elders against economic risks in countries where the social safety net is relatively weak. Providing a subjective well-being perspective, this study may therefore also add to our understanding of the relatively high birth rates in many developing countries, giving rise for appropriate policy considerations.

Categories
Happiness; ISQOLS Conference

Keywords
Subjective well-being; quality of life; happiness; socio-economic indicators; economic development; urban Pakistan.

Health-Related Quality of Life of Former Lead Workers in Brazil

Link
http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/11/14084/htm

Author(s)
Martha Carvalho Pereira Teixeira, Fernando Martins Carvalho, Liliane Lins

Submit Date
2018-02-12

Last Updated
2018-02-12

Abstract
Little is known about the health-related quality of life of former lead workers. Using the Short-Form 36 Questionnaire (SF-36), a cross-section design study evaluated the health-related quality of life of 186 former workers of a lead smelter that operated in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Brazil, from 1960 to 1993, when it closed down. The smelter had very poor occupational and environmental hygiene standards. The health-related quality of life of former lead workers was low, compared to population-based and other nosological groups from Brazil. Former lead workers who indicated metal poisoning, difficulty getting another job and who could not get another job after dismissal by the smelter presented poorer health-related quality of life. Former lead workers with poor health-related quality of life form part of the huge occupational liability left by the Santo Amaro lead smelter.

Categories
Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness

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Health-related quality of life of students from a private medical school in Brazil

Link
https://www.ijme.net/archive/6/quality-of-life-of-brazilian-medical-students

Author(s)
Liliane Lins, Fernando M Carvalho, Marta S Menezes, Larissa Porto-Silva and Hannah Damasceno

Submit Date
2018-02-12

Last Updated
2018-02-12

Abstract
Objectives: To assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and to describe factors associated with its variation among undergraduate medical students at a Brazilian private medical school. Methods: A cross-sectional study in a sample (n=180) of medical students at a private medical school in Salvador, Brazil, stratified by year of medical course. Data about age, sex, year of course, physical activity, sleepiness, headaches, participation in a student loan program supported by the Brazilian government (FIES) and living arrangements were collected using a self-administered form. HRQOL was assessed by using a Brazilian Portuguese version of the SF-36 form. The eight domains of SF-36 and the Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Summaries scales were calculated. Results: The medical students showed poor HRQOL, mainly because of the mental component. Lower mean scores were found among those with FIES support, females, those suffering from sleepiness, headaches and lacking physical activity. No clear trend was observed in the variation of the SF-36 mean scores according to the year of medical school. However, students in the fifth year of the course had the highest HRQOL mean scores. Conclusions: Health-related quality of life of students at this private medical school was poor, mainly because of its mental component. Lower HRQOL was associated with FIES support, females, sleepiness, headaches and lack of regular physical activity. Higher scores were found among fifth year students.

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Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness

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Human Needs: Overview

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Human-Needs-Overview-Dover-to-au.pdf

Author(s)
Michael A. Dover

Submit Date
2017-11-21

Last Updated
2017-11-21

Abstract
Human need and related concepts such as basic needs have long been part of the implicit conceptual foundation for social work theory, practice, and research. However, while the published literature in social work has long stressed social justice, and has incorporated discussion of human rights, human need has long been both a neglected and contested concept. In recent years, the explicit use of human needs theory has begun to have a significant influence on the literature in social work.

Categories
Human rights, freedom, national tragedies, suffering; Well-being and human development

Keywords
human need, human needs, basic needs, fundamental needs, universal needs, human rights, social justice, injustice, needs assessment, empowerment, well-being, quality of life

Monitoring Quality of Governance in the Philippines from the Public\'s Lens, 1986-2016

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http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Monitoring-Quality-of-Governance-in-the-Philippines-from-the-Publics-Lens-1986-2016-Visuals-22Sep17-FINAL.pptx

Author(s)
Gerardo A. Sandoval, Vladymir Joseph V. Licudine and Linda Luz B. Guerrero

Submit Date
2017-11-02

Last Updated
2017-11-02

Abstract
For more than three decades, Social Weather Stations (SWS, www.sws.org.ph), a private, non-stock, non-profit and non-partisan social research institution has been monitoring the quality of governance in the Philippines from the public\'s lens. This is done through scientific surveys involving at least 1,200 representative adults nationwide. Respondents are identified by multi-stage sampling with probability proportional to population size to select provinces and barangays (villages), and within sample barangays systematically select dwelling units and randomly select a qualified respondent within the sampled household. Monitoring quality of governance entails measurement of public satisfaction with the incumbent president, the national government, key government institutions and officials, and the national administration\'s performance in a host of issues such as helping the poor, eradicating graft and corruption, fighting inflation, foreign relations and fighting crime. Conducted twice a year during 1986-1991 and quarterly since 1992, surveys across the six presidential regimes since 1986 show decent quality of governance as assessed by the public during the terms of Corazon Aquino (1986-1992) and Fidel Ramos (1992-1998), disappointments during the terms of Joseph Estrada (1998-2001) and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001-2010), and a radical improvement during the term of Benigno Simeon Aquino III (2010-2016). The new administration of Rodrigo Duterte (2016-present) currently has high levels of public satisfaction similar to B. Aquino. Quality of governance viewed from the public’s lens will continue to be monitored by SWS in its surveys.

Categories
Civic engagement, community development and wellbeing, Policy, Law, Public Policy, Governance, Democracy; ISQOLS Conference

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Predictive evaluation of the quality of life in early childhood

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dunamalyan.pdf

Author(s)
Dunamalyan R.A., Mardiyan M.A., Chopikyan A.S., Mkrtchyan S.A.

Submit Date
2017-10-17

Last Updated
2017-10-17

Abstract
Patient’s QL measures are endowed with independent predictive value and these factors are considered to be more distinct than patient’s general somatic condition for predicting patient’s health condition. However, the number of researches devoted to QL prediction in the field of medical science is low. The aim of research is evaluation of predictive measure of QL of early aged children. Prospective observational study was carried out. The objects of the research were 2362 early age children (3months-3years old) from two biggest pediatric polyclinics of Yerevan. QL of children was evaluated with the international questionnaire “QUALIN”. Wald’s analytical method has been applied for predictive evaluation of QL criteria and formation of risk group. For the analysis and evaluation of the statistical material used SPSS Statistics software package. In social-hygienic factors more important were: family type, conflicts in family, disabled child and frequent morbidity families, presence of artificial nutrition since birthday. Among medico-biological factors the presence of two or more diseases in neonatal period, low and high levels of physical development, weight deficit and obesity, child’s health group and respiratory, nervous and digestive system diseases were more significant. In terms of predictive evaluation of QL, it can be stated that a number of medico-biological and socio-hygienic factors affect the overall formation of QL. By means of predictive evaluation of QL one can originally set apart targeted risk groups and if the score of predictive evaluation is +13 and higher, implement health measures, which may provide with improvements of QL criteria.

Categories
ISQOLS Conference

Keywords
Quality of life, predictive evaluation, QUALIN

Public Safety and Subjective Well-being: Optimist and Pessimist Scenarios. An International Comparison

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Public-Safety-and-Subjective-Well-being-in-Comparative-Perspective.pdf

Author(s)
ROBERT, Peter

Submit Date
2017-11-20

Last Updated
2017-11-20

Abstract
The paper investigates the role of public safety in affecting SWB. Going beyond the apparent assumption, i.e. low level of security deteriorates well-being, safety is approached from an objective viewpoint (becoming victim in the last 5 years) and a subjective viewpoint (personal fear of crime). These measures allow developing an ‘optimist type’ (no fear of crime despite of experience of becoming victim) as well as a ‘pessimist type’ (fear of crime without any experience of victimization). At descriptive level, the paper presents the variation of these types by nations. Particular attention is paid to post-communist societies but the results are also shown for other groups of countries with various welfare system. The ESS data are applied; those 16 countries are investigated which participated in all rounds 1-7; total N = cca. 200.000). The next step of the study deals with the impact of public safety on SWB. Satisfaction with life and happiness are the dependent variables and regression models are fitted to the pooled file of ESS with country dummies. The statistical analysis focuses on the role of the safety typology in affecting well-being but the model controls for other individual characteristics: gender, age, urban-rural difference, education, financial situation, neighborhood features. Findings reveal that fear of crime and pessimism about becoming victim decline well-being markedly. These relationships are particularly strong in some post-communist countries leading to additional deficit in well-being. Thus, results can be discussed as further psychological implications why SWB is so fragile in these societies.

Categories
Global Quality of Life Topics, cultural happiness, regional comparisons, culture and life satisfaction; Happiness; Research Methods, measurements, indicators, research, surveys

Keywords
public safety, subjective wellbeing, pessimism, optimism, international comparison

Quality of life, anxiety and depression in patients with HIV/AIDS who present poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy: a cross-sectional study in Salvador, Brazil

Link
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867016306596?via%3Dihub#!

Author(s)
Mónica NarváezBetancur; LilianeLins; Irismar Reis deOliveir; CarlosBrites

Submit Date
2018-02-12

Last Updated
2018-02-12

Abstract
The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy marked a major gain in efficacy of HIV/AIDS treatment and a reduction in morbidity and mortality of the infected patients. However, high levels of adherence are required to obtain virologic suppression. In Brazil, the policy of free and universal access to antiretroviral therapy has been in place since 1996, although there are reports of poor adherence. Objective To define the clinical, demographic and psychological characteristics, and quality of life of patients with HIV/AIDS who present poor adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. To be included in the study patients had to be 18 through 65 years old, diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, having the two previous viral loads above 500 copies, a surrogate for poor adherence to antiretrovirals. The following instruments were applied to all eligible patients: the sociodemographic questionnaire “Adherence Follow-up Questionnaire”, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the 36-Item Short Form Survey. Results 47 patients were evaluated, 70.2% were female, mean age of 41.9 years (±10.5), 46.8% were single, 51.1% self-reported adherence ≥95%, 46.8% mentioned depression as the main reason for not taking the medication, 59.5% presented symptoms of moderate to severe depression, and 44.7% presented symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety. Finally, regarding health-related quality of life these patients obtained low scores in all dimensions, physical component summary of 43.96 (±9.64) and mental component summary of 33.19 (±13.35). Conclusion The psychological component is considered to be fundamental in the management of HIV/AIDS patients. Psychoeducation should be conducted at the initial evaluation to reduce negative beliefs regarding antiretroviral therapy Assessment of anxiety and depression symptoms should be done throughout therapy as both psycological conditions are associated with patient adherence, success of treatment, and ultimately with patients’ quality of life.

Categories
Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness

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Representative Online Panel Surveys in the Philippines: The SWS-TV5-Voyager Approach

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2016-ISQOLS-Panel-Mobile-Surveys-in-the-Philippines-24Aug16.pptx

Author(s)
Gerardo A. Sandoval, Jose Roberto A. Alampay and Kamyll Angeli J. Blanco

Submit Date
2017-11-02

Last Updated
2017-11-02

Abstract
The Bilang Pilipino SWS Mobile Survey is a pioneering effort to utilize mobile digital technology for scientific, rapid opinion tracking of a statistically representative national panel of voters. First implemented in the Philippines in the first half of 2016, as the country headed into general elections, the mobile survey provides valuable insights into the promise as well as continuing challenges of using digital technology and the internet to enhance the speed and reliability of scientific polls. In the Philippines, the most common interview mode is the face-to-face paper-and-pencil interviews. Despite a challenging archipelagic geographical set-up, local survey research institutions have developed and successfully implemented procedures for conducting scientific polling in the country. However, there has long been demand to produce results at a much faster pace. Results in traditional surveys can take a week to two weeks to be published. The Bilang Pilipino SWS Mobile Survey was thus conceptualized, designed, and conducted for such speed while maintaining scientific integrity and reliability. The project used a statistically representative national panel of voters – randomly selected and then freely equipped with mobile phones – to generate accurate and up-to-date data for news reports and analyses on the elections. This is a pioneering project jointly conducted by Social Weather Stations, TV5 Network Inc., Voyager Innovations Inc., Philippine Star, Starmobile, and Smart Communications as part of the Bilang Pilipino project (www.bilangpilipino.com), a multimedia, multi-platform comprehensive coverage of the 2016 Elections. This paper describes the design, processes and outcomes of setting-up and maintaining a national probability-based online panel survey. The voters were invited, and had then agreed, to be members of a panel of respondents to receive and reply to a few survey questions each day using mobile phones provided to them for free. From the initial face-to-face interviews, the panel members’ background characteristics like class, sex, age group, religion and educational attainment are known. Analysis of representativeness of the online responses show no major coverage or non-response biases. Gerardo A. Sandoval (jay.sandoval@sws.org.ph) is Director of Data Processing and Sampling of Social Weather Stations (www.sws.org.ph), a private, non-stock, non-profit academic social research institution engaged in public opinion polling in the Philippines. Jose Roberto A. Alampay (RAAlampay@news5.com.ph) is Vice-President of TV5 (www.tv5.com.ph), a Filipino broadcasting company engaged in the production and delivery of media content in audio, audiovisual and digital formats. Kamyll Angeli J. Blanco (kjblanco@voyagerinnovation.com) is Client Services Manager of Voyager Innovations (www.voyagerinnovation.com), a technology systems, solutions and platform provider.

Categories
ISQOLS Conference; Research Methods, measurements, indicators, research, surveys

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Social Progress in and by Education. Concept and Empirical findings.

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ISQLS-2017-Steiner.pdf

Author(s)
Mario Steiner

Submit Date
2017-10-17

Last Updated
2017-10-17

Abstract
Concerning education we find contradictory developments. We observed an enormous educational expansion as well as we witness the emergence of educational poverty and social exclusion of people effected. Considering this background the aim is, to develop a concept that allows answering the research question, whether in the long run we can observe social progress or regress in the field of education. To give an answer a concept of social progress in education has to be developed first. Building upon theories of justice, equality of opportunity and progress I will work out 8 dimensions of social progress in education spanning from equity and capabilities to participation and recognition. The operationalisation of these dimensions consists of 26 indicators which all are calculated empirically and show the actual status and development over time. Besides that results for disadvantaged groups are calculated because the concept developed builds upon the hypothesis, that social progress can be observed, when social differences decrease. Many indicators cover besides Austria several European countries. The findings not only tell a story of educational success. Only a limited number of indicators show social progress others even social regress. For instance the odd ratio for belonging to the low achievers groups not only equals a five-time risk for pupils with a poor socioeconomic background but also grew over time. Even indicators showing social progress reveal a long way to go, since social disadvantages still are enormous. Dimensions focused on the educational system in many cases show progressive developments whereas the dimensions covering consequences of education in society point in a regressive direction. In international comparison developments work out differently for different countries. Besides booming countries starting from a low level of social progress also continuous improving countries starting from a high level can be found. On the other hand side countries are situated showing a decreasing trend either from a high or even from a low level of development. All together progressive and regressive elements are in balance and therefore do not allow a final judgement. But growing exclusion of migrants and low qualified people demand policy measures ensuring that also the most vulnerable find their place in the societal elevator and will not be left behind.

Categories
ISQOLS Conference; Research Methods, measurements, indicators, research, surveys; Social Justice, Minority, Ethnic QoL, Developing Countries, refugees, migration; Well-being and human development

Keywords
Social Progress, Education

Three-year trajectories of global perceived quality of life for youth with chronic health conditions

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/McDougalletalQOLLongitudinalStudy2016.pdf

Author(s)
Janette McDougall, David J. DeWit, Megan Nichols, Linda Miller, F. Virginia Wright

Submit Date
2017-10-16

Last Updated
2017-10-16

Abstract
Purpose: Objectives of this longitudinal study were to examine 3-year trajectories of global perceived quality of life (QOL) for youth with chronic health conditions, as obtained from youth and parent reports, and to identify personal and environmental factors associated with the trajectory groups for each perspective. Methods: Youth with various chronic conditions aged 11–17 years and one of their parents were recruited from eight children’s treatment centers. Latent class growth analysis was used to investigate perceived QOL trajectories (separately for youth and parent perspectives) over a 3-year period (four data collection time points spaced 12 months apart). Multinomial logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with these trajectories. Results: A total of 439 youth and one of their parents participated at baseline, and 302 (69 %) of those youth/parent dyads completed all four data collection time points. Two QOL trajectories were identified for the youth analysis: ‘high and stable’ (85.7 %) and ‘moderate/ low and stable’ (14.3 %), while three trajectories were found for the parent analysis: ‘high and stable’ (35.7 %), ‘moderate and stable’ (46.6 %), and ‘moderate/low and stable’ (17.7 %). Relative to the ‘high and stable’ groups, youth with more reported pain/other physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, and home/community barriers were more likely to be in the ‘moderate and stable’ or ‘moderate/low and stable’ groups. Also, youth with higher reported self-determination, spirituality, family social support, family functioning, school productivity/engagement, and school belongingness/safety were less likely to be in the ‘moderate and stable’ or ‘moderate/low and stable’ groups, compared to the ‘high and stable’ groups. Conclusion: Findings suggest that youth with chronic conditions experience stable global perceived QOL across time, but that some individuals maintain stability at moderate to moderate/low levels which is related to ongoing personal and environmental influences. Potential benefits of universal strategies and programs to safeguard resilience for all youth and targeted interventions to optimize certain youths’ global perceived QOL are indicated.

Categories
Families, adolescence, youth, gender roles, marriage, relationships; Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness; ISQOLS Conference

Keywords
Quality of life Self-report Youth Chronic conditions Latent class growth analysis Change trajectories

Wellbeing and public policy (slides)

Link
http://www.isqols.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/0451-ISQOLS-Innsbruck-Wellbeing-and-Policy-25-10-17.pdf

Author(s)
Prof Lord Richard Layard

Submit Date
2017-11-09

Last Updated
2017-11-09

Abstract
Richard Layard gave the Richard J. Estes Lecture on \'Wellbeing and Public Policy\'.

Categories
Civic engagement, community development and wellbeing, Policy, Law, Public Policy, Governance, Democracy; Ecomonics, employment, unemployment, income, inequality, money and happiness ; Health and wellbeing, mental health, disabilities, reproductive health, physical health, pyschological wellbeing, chronic illness; Health and wellness, elderly, aging, physical activity, food, longevity; Research Methods, measurements, indicators, research, surveys

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