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| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: How Healthy Are We? Orville Gilbert Brim, Carol D. Ryff, Ronald C. Kessler, 2019-06-25 Childhood, adolescence, even the twilight years have been extensively researched and documented. But the vast terrain known as midlife—the longest segment of the life course—has remained uncharted. How physically and psychologically healthy are Americans at midlife? And why do some experience greater well-being than others? The MacArthur Foundation addressed these questions head-on by funding a landmark study known as Midlife in the U.S., or MIDUS. For the first time in a single study, researchers were able to integrate epidemiological, sociological, and psychological assessments, as well as innovative new measures to evaluate how work and family life influence each other. How Healthy Are We? presents the key findings from the survey in three sections: physical health, quality of life and psychological well-being, and the contexts (family, work) of the midlife. The topics covered by almost forty scholars in a wide variety of fields are vast, including everything from how health and well-being vary with socioeconomic standing, gender, race, or region of the country to how middle-aged people differ from younger or older adults in their emotional experience and quality of life. This health—the study measures not only health-the absence of illness—but also reports on the presence of wellness in middle-aged Americans. The culmination of a decade and a half of research by leading scholars, How Healthy Are We? will dramatically alter the way we think about health in middle age and the factors that influence it. Researchers, policymakers, and others concerned about the quality of midlife in contemporary America will welcome its insights. * Having a good life means having good relationships with others to almost 70% of those surveyed. Less than 40% mentioned their careers. * Reports of disruptive daily stressors vary by age, with young adults and those in midlife experiencing more than those in later adulthood. * Men have higher assessments of their physical and mental health than woman until the age of 60. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Assessing Well-Being Ed Diener, 2009-08-29 The Sandvik, Diener, and Seidlitz (1993) paper is another that has received widespread attention because it documented the fact that self-report well-being scales correlate with a number of other methods of measuring the same concepts, such as with reports by knowledgeable “informants” (family and friends), expe- ence sampling measurement, and the memory for good versus bad life events. A single factor was found to underlie measures using different methods, and a n- ber of different well-being self-report measures were found to correlate with the non-self-report measures. Thus, although the self-report measures of well-being are imperfect, and can be in uenced by response artifacts, they have substantial validity as shown by their correlations with measurements based on alternative methods. Whereas the Pavot and Diener article reviewed the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Lucas, Diener, and Larsen (2003) paper reviews various approaches to assessing positive emotions. As we wrote in the chapter in this volume in which we present new measures, we do not consider any of the existing measures of positive affect to be entirely acceptable for measuring subjective well-being in the affect area, and that is why we have created and validated a new measure. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Well-Being Therapy G.A. Fava, 2016-03-07 Well-Being Therapy (WBT) is the psychotherapeutic approach developed by Giovanni Fava, a world-renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and the editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. WBT is an innovative strategy that is based on monitoring psychological well-being, whereby the patient progressively learns how to make it grow. This type of therapy has enjoyed much success and is increasing in popularity around the world. The first part of this long-awaited book describes how the idea for WBT was formed, the first patient treated, and the current evidence that supports this approach. In Part II, Giovanni Fava provides the treatment manual of WBT, describing what each session entails, and includes many examples from his own cases. The last part covers some of the specific conditions for which WBT can be used and how sessions can be conducted. It includes sections on depression, mood swings, generalized anxiety disorder, panic and agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. There is also information on the application of WBT in interventions in school settings. Throughout the book, Dr. Fava keeps things interesting by peppering his narrative with anecdotes from his medical career. The primary audience for this book is professionals within psychology, psychiatry, and other fields of medicine (e.g., family practice, pediatrics, and rehabilitation). However, the book is written in a relaxed, clear, and accessible style that also makes it of interest to counselors, educators, and family and friends of patients, not to mention patients themselves. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Structure of Psychological Well-being Norman M. Bradburn, C. Edward Noll, 1969 |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Psychological Well Being and Acquired Communication Impairment Shelagh Brumfitt, 2009-07-30 Psychological Well-being and Acquired Communication Impairments is an essential resource for all health professionals working with this complex client group. It offers a unique multi-disciplinary approach to the subject, looking at the evidence base as well as clinical practice. The book covers both the assessment of people with acquired communication impairments as well as reviewing the available interventional approaches. Chapters cover such key topics as approaches to the assessment of anxiety and depression, the impact of brain injury, the role of an assessment of mood and the role of self esteem. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Measuring Well-being Matthew T. Lee, Laura D. Kubzansky, Tyler J. VanderWeele, 2021 This edited volume focuses on both conceptual and practical challenges in measuring well-being. Leveraging insights across diverse disciplines, contributors consider the philosophical and theological traditions on happiness, well-being and the good life, as well as recent empirical research on well-being and its measurement. |
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| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research Alex C. Michalos, 2014-02-12 The aim of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research. Since the 1960s two overlapping but fairly distinct research communities and traditions have developed concerning ideas about the quality of life, individually and collectively, one with a fairly narrow focus on health-related issues and one with a quite broad focus. In many ways, the central issues of these fields have roots extending to the observations and speculations of ancient philosophers, creating a continuous exploration by diverse explorers in diverse historic and cultural circumstances over several centuries of the qualities of human existence. What we have not had so far is a single, multidimensional reference work connecting the most salient and important contributions to the relevant fields. Entries are organized alphabetically and cover basic concepts, relatively well established facts, lawlike and causal relations, theories, methods, standardized tests, biographic entries on significant figures, organizational profiles, indicators and indexes of qualities of individuals and of communities of diverse sizes, including rural areas, towns, cities, counties, provinces, states, regions, countries and groups of countries. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health Mike Slade, Lindsay Oades, Aaron Jarden, 2017-02 This book brings together current research on recovery and wellbeing, to inform mental health systems and wider community development. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Scenarios, Fictions, and Imagined Possibilities in Science, Engineering, and Education Daria Bylieva, Alfred Nordmann, 2024-11-09 This book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to successfully confront the future, professionals therefore need to engage in hypothetical thinking as they entertain concrete scenarios or fictitious possibilities. Scientists and engineers lead the way when they employ thought experiments and systematically consider alternative realities. Educators come up with creative approaches to foster the “art of the as-if.” This highly interdisciplinary collection of 50 papers discusses the theoretical challenge of hypothetical thinking and presents practical strategies for its promotion. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Oxford Handbook of Organizational Well-being Susan Cartwright, Cary L. Cooper, 2009 This Handbook focuses on organizational well being in its widest sense, and is concerned with reviewing the factors which are associated with ill health, as well as those which promote positive health and well being. In it, leading international scholars focus on the key issues around measuring well being, and individual and organizational factors. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Innovations for a Sustainable Well-Being: Empowering Today’s Youth Dr. D. Ayub Khan Dawood, Dr. Kalyani Kenneth, Dr. Vyjayanthi Mala, Dr. Moon Moon Hussain , Professor Tasya Aspiranti, Rania Lampou, Dr Hannah John PhD., 2025-02-12 Young people play a vital role in advancing sustainable development, climate action, and innovation. They are not just recipients of change but active stakeholders and catalysts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite their immense creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, and unique talents, youth-led innovations often lack sufficient resources and recognition. Unlocking their potential and harnessing their drive is essential to cultivating future sustainability leaders across different fields. In a rapidly evolving world shaped by technological progress, shifting global trends, and changing socio-economic landscapes, youth empowerment has become a crucial foundation for building a resilient and prosperous future. The concept of sustainable wellbeing among today’s youth has gained significant attention across various sectors. As we look toward the future, it is increasingly evident that fostering the potential and ambitions of young people is not merely an option; it is a necessity for progress and sustainability. Empowering youth is of paramount importance. They are not just passive inheritors of the world we create but the architects of tomorrow’s reality. Their creativity, innovation, and fresh perspectives will influence societies, industries, and policies in the years ahead. However, true empowerment goes beyond education; it involves equipping them with the necessary tools, knowledge, skills, and opportunities to take control of their futures and contribute meaningfully to global progress. In fact, this concept extends beyond personal development to broader societal advancement. An empowered youth population fuels economic growth by introducing fresh ideas and entrepreneurial ventures that drive innovation. Additionally, an engaged and informed youth demographic plays a critical role in shaping social and political discourse, ensuring that their concerns and aspirations are reflected in decision-making processes. Nevertheless, the journey toward youth empowerment is complex and multifaceted. It requires addressing key challenges such as equitable access to education, meaningful employment opportunities, mental health support, and the creation of environments that nurture personal growth and confidence. Achieving this goal demands a collective effort from governments, educational institutions, community organizations, and the private sector to build an ecosystem that supports, guides, and uplifts young individuals. Throughout this conference proceeding, we will examine the key aspects of sustainable wellbeing and transformative strategies of youth empowerment. Through this dialogue, we aim to spark ideas, foster meaningful discussions, and emphasize the urgency of investing in today’s youth to build a stronger, more resilient future. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Exploration of Happiness Antonella Delle Fave, 2013-03-29 This specially selected collection of landmark work from the Journal of Happiness Studies maps the current contours, and the likely future direction, of research in a field with a fast-rising profile. This volume, which inaugurates a series aiming to explore discrete topics in happiness and wellbeing studies, features selected articles published in the Journal of Happiness Studies during its first decade, which culminated in an ‘impact factor’ in 2011. As the introductory work in the series, it provides readers with a vital overview of the prominent issues, problems and challenges that well-being and happiness research has had to overcome since its appearance on the scientific stage. The journal’s very success evinces both the high scientific quality of the research covered, and the steadily growing interest in a subject that draws responses from a vast range of epistemological aiming points, taking in economics, sociology, psychology, philosophy, education and medicine. The series of volumes following this debut publication will represent a unique contribution to the literature in their multidisciplinary focus on particularized topics. It is reckoned that this will help strengthen cross-disciplinary synergies among authors investigating the same topic, as well as whet the appetite for happiness research among professionals and experts inhabiting a variety of academic domains. This volume addresses the theory of well-being and happiness, the different research approaches now probing their features and components, and the socio-economic and cultural issues that impact on their promotion.. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: A Psychological Perspective on Joy and Emotional Fulfillment Chris Meadows, 2013-11-26 Throughout the history of psychology, there have been full investigations of discrete emotions (particularly negative ones) and a recent wealth of books on happiness, but few exist on the emotion of joy. This book takes a unique psychological approach to understanding this powerful emotion and provides a framework within which the study of human joy and other related positive fulfillment experiences can fit in a meaningful schema. A key feature of this book is its development of an experiential phenomenology of joy. This phenomenology is based on more than three hundred descriptions of joy experiences recounted by subjects in an empirical study executed by the author. Types of joy experiences are examined, such as excited vs. serene joy, anticipatory vs. completed joy, and affiliative vs. individuated joy. There is no comparable book or work that clarifies the relationship among major positive states with emotional components including satisfaction, happiness, and ecstasy. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Best Within Us Alan S. Waterman, 2013 The Best Within Us assembles a panel of distinguished scholars whose work has been central to understanding positive aspects of psychological functioning. Together, the chapters explore the many ways in which the philosophic concept of eudaimonia is being employed in psychology. Eudaimonia is defined in this volume as: Flourishing Realisation of potentials reflecting the true self Happiness that comes from the pursuit of virtue/excellence Although philosophy continues to pit hedonism and eudaimonism against one another, theoretical and empirical work in psychology leads to the conclusion that eudaimonic functioning is the most reliable basis for life satisfaction. The source of happiness plays the greatest role in the outcomes obtained. Chapters in this volume also reveal that eudaimonic functioning not only yields quality of life benefits to the individual, it also benefits others in the person's life and extended community. Individuals whose behaviours reflect eudaimonic functioning have demonstrably closer, more caring, and more intimate personal relationships, and engage more extensively in a wide range of prosocial activities. This book is for personality and social psychologists with a teaching and research interest in positive psychology, well-being, happiness, self-acceptance and self-esteem, identity, meaning in life, self-determination and autonomy, and motivation. Psychologists examining the intersections of psychology with philosophy will find much of interest here. This book is also for philosophers, sociologists, and political scientists, and graduate students seeking research ideas pertaining to quality of life. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition Reddy, K. Jayasankara, 2024-03-27 There are a plethora of questions experts are asking surrounding the intersection of clinical intervention practices with social cognition. How do neuro-cognitive processes shape social understanding? What experimental methods illuminate social cognitive complexities? How can social cognition be applied practically in clinical contexts and psycho-social rehabilitation? How does social cognition influence decision-making and cross-cultural perspectives? To find the answers to these concerns, researchers can now look to Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition, a research book which delves into recent advances, practical applications, and future trajectories within the intricate relationship between social processes and cognitive mechanisms. It adopts a unique structure, each chapter offering a concise introduction to a specific aspect of social cognition. From foundational principles to applications in clinical interventions and individual well-being, it covers neuro-cognitive processes, experiments, and social cognition in various clinical and health conditions. The interdisciplinary nature of this book makes it an authoritative resource for professionals, researchers, and students in psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, social work, sociology, management, allied health sciences, and other areas of social science. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: From Research to Effective Practice to Promote Mental Health and Prevent Mental and Behavioral Disorders : Proceedings of the Third World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders, September 15-17, 2004 , 2005 |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Perspectives on Wellbeing , 2019-06-24 The study of wellbeing is not new. Over two millennia ago, the Ancient Greeks were already debating different conceptions of the good life, and how it may be fostered, albeit a debate for the privileged in ancient Greek society. More recently, the post-WWII concern with economic scarcity gave way – as prosperity rose in the later 20th century – to values such as personal growth and social inclusion. In parallel, research has increasingly turned its focus to wellbeing, going beyond traditional measures of income, wealth and employment. Greater attention is now paid to the subjective experience of wellbeing which, it is broadly agreed, has many dimensions such as life satisfaction, optimal functioning and a good quality of life. Perspectives on Wellbeing: A Reader brings together a number of chapters that examine wellbeing from different disciplinary perspectives. A number of the chapters take the angle of human flourishing, looking at the respective contributions of belonging, emotional resilience, spirituality, prosocial behaviour, literacy and leisure. Others look at wellbeing through a social relations lens, including family relations, youth, persons with disability and gender. Finally, a chapter on wellbeing and economics illustrates different approaches to measuring wellbeing and identifying its determinants. The book concludes with a chapter that argues for the enduring importance of the welfare state if the wellbeing of all is to be ensured. This book is likely to be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences as well as to a general readership. Contributors are: Angela Abela, Andrew Azzopardi, Paul Bartolo, Marie Briguglio, Amy Camilleri Zahra, Joanne Cassar, Marilyn Clark, Ruth Falzon, Vickie Gauci, Ingrid Grech Lanfranco, Natalie Kenely, Mary Anne Lauri, Marceline Naudi, Claudia Psaila, Clarissa Sammut Scerri, Sandra Scicluna Calleja, Barbara Stelmaszek, Sue Vella, and Val Williams. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Handbook of Eudaimonic Well-Being Joar Vittersø, 2016-10-18 This handbook presents the most comprehensive account of eudaimonic well-being to date. It brings together theoretical insights and empirical updates presented by leading scholars and young researchers. The handbook examines philosophical and historical approaches to the study of happy lives and good societies, and it critically looks at conceptual controversies related to eudaimonia and well-being. It identifies the elements of happiness in a variety of areas such as emotions, health, wisdom, self-determination, internal motivation, personal growth, genetics, work, leisure, heroism, and many more. It then places eudaimonic well-being in the larger context of society, addressing social elements. The most remarkable outcome of the book is arguably its large-scale relevance, reminding us that the more we know about the good way of living, the more we are in a position to build a society that can be supportive and offer opportunities for such a way of living for all of its citizens. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Psychology of Quality of Life M. Joseph Sirgy, 2021-06-09 The third, thoroughly revised and enhanced edition of this bestselling book analyses and discusses the most up-to-date research on the psychology of quality of life. The book is divided into six parts. The introductory part lays the philosophical and academic foundation of much of the research on wellbeing and positive mental health, showing the beneficial effects of happy people at work, health, and to society at large. Part 2 (effects of objective reality) describes how sociocultural factors, income factors, other demographic factors, and biological and health conditions affect wellbeing and positive mental health. Part 3 focuses on subjective reality and discusses how individuals process information from their objective environment, and how they manipulate this information that affects wellbeing and positive mental health. Part 4 focuses on the psychology of quality of life specific to life domains, while Part 5 reviews the research on special populations: children, women, the elderly, but also the disabled, drug addicts, prostitutes, emergency personnel, immigrants, teachers, and caregivers. The final part of the book focuses on theories and models of wellbeing and positive mental health that integrate and unify disparate concepts and programs of research. The book addresses the importance of the psychology of quality of life in the context of public policy and calls for a broadening of the approach in happiness research to incorporate other aspects of quality of life at the group, community, and societal levels. It is of topical interest to academics, students and researchers of quality of life, well-being research, happiness studies, psychotherapy, and social policy. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence Robert J. Sternberg, Scott Barry Kaufman, 2011-05-30 This volume provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date compendium of theory and research in the field of human intelligence. Each of the 42 chapters is written by world-renowned experts in their respective fields, and collectively, they cover the full range of topics of contemporary interest in the study of intelligence. The handbook is divided into nine parts: Part I covers intelligence and its measurement; Part II deals with the development of intelligence; Part III discusses intelligence and group differences; Part IV concerns the biology of intelligence; Part V is about intelligence and information processing; Part VI discusses different kinds of intelligence; Part VII covers intelligence and society; Part VIII concerns intelligence in relation to allied constructs; and Part IX is the concluding chapter, which reflects on where the field is currently and where it still needs to go. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Well-Being Therapy. La psychothérapie du bien-être Jean-Victor BLANC, Marie-Victoire Chopin, Giovanni Andrea Fava, Charles-Siegfried Peretti, 2018-11-27 La Well-Being Therapy (WBT) est l'approche psychothérapeutique développée par Giovanni A. Fava, psychiatre et psychothérapeute de renommée mondiale, professeur à l'Université de Bologne. Son ouvrage enfin traduit, détaille ici pour vous le traitement par la WBT, et vous donne des instructions précises et spécifiques, session après session, sur la manière de mettre en place et de réaliser cette WBT. Ce manuel vous permet d'utiliser efficacement cette thérapie prometteuse, pour soigner les symptômes de vos patients et leur permettre d'acquérir un meilleur équilibre personnel. Il comprend 3 parties : - Partie I, La théorie de la WBT : issue de la psychologie positive, elle est centrée sur les moments de bien-être psychique, dans la perspective d'aider le patient à les identifier et les favoriser. Ce modèle souligne les 6 critères d'une bonne santé mentale : autonomie, maîtrise de son environnement, relations interpersonnelles positives, croissance personnelle, le fait de donner un sens à sa vie, et l'acceptation de soi. - Partie II, Le programme de la WTB en 8 séances avec les propres cas cliniques de Giovanni A. Fava. - Partie III, Les applications de la WTB : dépression ; cyclothymie ; trouble anxieux généralisé ; trouble panique ; agoraphobie ; état de stress post-traumatique ; et indications chez les enfants et adolescents. Très pratique, cet ouvrage vous forme à une psychothérapie à la fois facile d'accès grâce à cet ouvrage, et efficace pour des troubles sévères. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Identity and the Life Cycle Erik H. Erikson, 1994-04-17 Erik H. Erikson's remarkable insights into the relationship of life history and history began with observations on a central stage of life: identity development in adolescence. This book collects three early papers that—along with Childhood and Society—many consider the best introduction to Erikson's theories. Ego Development and Historical Change is a selection of extensive notes in which Erikson first undertook to relate to each other observations on groups studied on field trips and on children studied longitudinally and clinically. These notes are representative of the source material used for Childhood and Society. Growth and Crises of the Health Personality takes Erikson beyond adolescence, into the critical stages of the whole life cycle. In the third and last essay, Erikson deals with The Problem of Ego Identity successively from biographical, clinical, and social points of view—all dimensions later pursued separately in his work. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 2, Issue 2, No. 2 IJIP.In, 2015-02-25 The International Journal of Indian Psychology (ISSN 2348-5396) is an academic journal that examines the intersection of psychology, home sciences, and education. IJIP is published quarterly and is available in electronic versions. Our expedited review process allows for a thorough analysis by expert peer-reviewers within a time line that is much more favorable than many other academic publications. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Assessing Well-Being Ed Diener, 2009-06-04 The Sandvik, Diener, and Seidlitz (1993) paper is another that has received widespread attention because it documented the fact that self-report well-being scales correlate with a number of other methods of measuring the same concepts, such as with reports by knowledgeable “informants” (family and friends), expe- ence sampling measurement, and the memory for good versus bad life events. A single factor was found to underlie measures using different methods, and a n- ber of different well-being self-report measures were found to correlate with the non-self-report measures. Thus, although the self-report measures of well-being are imperfect, and can be in uenced by response artifacts, they have substantial validity as shown by their correlations with measurements based on alternative methods. Whereas the Pavot and Diener article reviewed the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Lucas, Diener, and Larsen (2003) paper reviews various approaches to assessing positive emotions. As we wrote in the chapter in this volume in which we present new measures, we do not consider any of the existing measures of positive affect to be entirely acceptable for measuring subjective well-being in the affect area, and that is why we have created and validated a new measure. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Positive Psychology William C. Compton, Edward Hoffman, 2019-01-29 Topically organized, Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing presents a highly engaging, up-to-date introduction to positive psychology. Authors William C. Compton and Edward Hoffman invite students to apply practices to their own lives, contexts, and experiences to ensure understanding. The text examines how positive psychology applies to stressors and health within such traditional research areas as developmental, clinical, personality, motivational, social, and behavioral psychology. Furthermore, the text offers perspectives on positive emotional states, research and theory on positive traits, coverage of positive institutions, and a look at the future of positive psychology. The Third Edition reflects significant growth in field with hundreds of new references and expanded content on topics including mindfulness, money and subjective well-being, and romantic love. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Measuring Health Bowling, Ann, 2004-10-01 This book offers a comprehensive guide to measures of health and is an essential reference resource for all health professionals and students. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Handbook of Global Media Ethics Stephen J.A. Ward, 2021-09-02 This handbook is one of the first comprehensive research and teaching tools for the developing area of global media ethics. The advent of new media that is global in reach and impact has created the need for a journalism ethics that is global in principles and aims. For many scholars, teachers and journalists, the existing journalism ethics, e.g. existing codes of ethics, is too parochial and national. It fails to provide adequate normative guidance for a media that is digital, global and practiced by professional and citizen. A global media ethics is being constructed to define what responsible public journalism means for a new global media era. Currently, scholars write texts and codes for global media, teach global media ethics, analyse how global issues should be covered, and gather together at conferences, round tables and meetings. However, the field lacks an authoritative handbook that presents the views of leading thinkers on the most important issues for global media ethics. This handbook is a milestone in the field, and a major contribution to media ethics. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Well-being Ivan Robertson, Cary Cooper, 2011-04-27 High levels of well-being at work is good for the employee and the organization. It means lower sickness-absence levels, better retention and more satisfied customers. People with higher levels of well-being live longer, have happier lives and are easier to work with. This book shows how to improve well-being in your organization. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Oxford Handbook of Integrative Health Science Carol D. Ryff, Robert F. Krueger, 2018 Most health research to date has been pursued within the confines of scientific disciplines that are guided by their own targeted questions and research strategies. Although useful, such inquiries are inherently limited in advancing understanding the interplay of wide-ranging factors that shape human health. The Oxford Handbook of Integrative Health Science embraces an integrative approach that seeks to put together sociodemographic factors (age, gender, race, socioeconomic status) known to contour rates of morbidity and mortality with psychosocial factors (emotion, cognition, personality, well-being, social connections), behavioral factors (health practices) and stress exposures (caregiving responsibilities, divorce, discrimination) also known to influence health. A further overarching theme is to explicate the biological pathways through which these various effects occur. The biopsychosocial leitmotif that inspires this approach demands new kinds of studies wherein wide-ranging assessments across different domains are assembled on large population samples. The MIDUS (Midlife in the U.S.) national longitudinal study exemplifies such an integrative study, and all findings presented in this collection draw on MIDUS. The way the study evolved, via collaboration of scientists working across disciplinary lines, and its enthusiastic reception from the scientific community are all part of the larger story told. Embedded within such tales are important advances in the identification of key protective or vulnerability factors: these pave the way for practice and policy initiatives seeking to improve the nation's health. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Innovation in Design, Communication and Engineering Teen-Hang Meen, Stephen Prior, Artde Lam, 2015-07-23 This volume represents the proceedings of the 2014 3rd International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2014). This conference was held in Guiyang, Guizhou, P.R. China, October 17-22, 2014. The conference provided a unified communication platform for researchers in a wide range of fields from information technology, |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Well Being of School Teachers Dr. Vijaykumar Balbhim Shinde, 2023-01-20 Education system in India has been facing a lot of problems i.e. Drop outs, Satisfaction of teachers, Teacher student Ratio, Skill based education etc. almost in every walk of life since independence. The field of education has also been affected with those significant problems. We, the people of India having solemnly resolved to constitute in to sovereign democratic republic and to secure to all citizens, justice, social, economic and political liberty of thoughts, of status and opportunity and to promote among them all fraternity assuring dignity of the individual and the unity of nation, in our constituent assembly do here by adopt exact and give to ourselves this constitution. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Personality Psychology Stanley Gaines Jr., 2019-10-10 Personality Psychology: The Basics provides a jargon-free and accessible overview of the discipline, focusing on why not all individuals think, feel, speak, or act the same way in the same situation. The book offers a brief history of the area, covering a range of perspectives on personality including psychodynamic, behaviourist, humanistic, and cognitive approaches. Also featuring fascinating case studies to richly illustrate the theories discussed, the text looks at influential theories and related research within each of the major schools of thought in personality psychology. Rigorously examining the fundamental principles of personality psychology, the author concludes by outlining the future of the area in relation to cutting edge research and potential future trends. Exploring the major personality theories that seek to explain why people behave as they do in eight reader-friendly chapters, this is an essential introduction for students who are approaching personality psychology for the first time. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology Nancy A. Pachana, Ken Laidlaw, 2014-11-06 Throughout the world, the population of older adults continues to grow. The rise in geriatric populations has seen an increase in research on clinical diagnostic, assessment, and treatment issues aimed at this population. Clinical geropsychologists have increased their interest both in providing mental health services as well as developing approaches to improve quality of life for all older adults. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology is a landmark publication in this field, providing broad and authoritative coverage of the research and practice issues in clinical geropsychology today, as well as innovations expanding the field's horizons. Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in clinical geropsychology from around the world, the handbook captures the global proliferation of activity in this field. In addition to core sections on topics such as sources of psychological distress, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, the handbook includes valuable chapters devoted to methodological issues such as longitudinal studies and meta-analyses in the field, as well as new and emerging issues such as technological innovations and social media use in older populations. Each chapter offers a review of the most pertinent international literature, outlining current issues as well as important cultural implications and key practice issues where relevant, and identifying possibilities for future research and policy applications. The book is essential to all psychology researchers, practitioners, educators, and students with an interest in the mental health of older adults. In addition, health professionals - including psychiatrists, social workers, mental health nurses, and trainee geriatric mental heatlh workers - will find this a invaluable resource. Older adults comprise a growing percentage of the population worldwide. Clinical psychologists with an interest in older populations have increased the amount of research and applied knowledge about effectively improving mental health later in life, and this book captures that information on an international level. The book addresses how to diagnose, assess and treat mental illness in older persons, as well as ways to improve quality of life in all older persons. It has a great breadth of coverage of the area, including chapters spanning how research is conducted to how new technologies such as virtual reality and social media are used with older people to improve mental health. The book would appeal to all psychology researchers, practitioners, educators and students with an interest in the mental health of older adults. It would also appeal to other health professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and mental health nurses who work with older people. It is a valuable resource for trainee geriatric mental health workers because it highlights key readings and important practice implications in the field. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales Ann Bowling, 2017-01-16 An invaluable resource for health professionals and students engaged in research, this thoroughly updated edition provides a guide to the major measures of health and functioning. Measures of subjective health, well-being and quality of life are introduced along with analysis of their validity and reliability and the evidence for using each one. Throughout the book each measure is explained with a summary of how each one is scored and used, making this a one-stop guide to understanding health measurements, and the basic concepts behind measuring health, quality of life and well-being. • A new look and feel makes measures and scales easier to locate • Further research and evidence provides a greater critique of the measures • Useful source information to help you access each measure with permission • The addition of new scales include the Warwick-Edinburgh Wellbeing Scale, the Older People’s Quality of Life Scale and the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire • Expanded material on functional independence and functional assessment measures Written by a renowned expert in health research, Measuring Health, 4th edition is essential reading for researchers and upper level undergraduates and postgraduates in health services research, health studies, health sciences, public health and social sciences. The world of measurement scales, which ones to use and for what purpose, is a complex one even for experienced qualitative researchers. It is easy for less experienced researchers to lose their way. Ann Bowling's book provides an up to date and coherent guide and assessment of measurement tools which is comprehensible and well organised. Virginia Berridge, Professor of History and Director, Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK In her latest edition of Measuring Health: A Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales, Professor Ann Bowling has, once again, provided us with an essential for our bookshelves. It is a vital resource for anyone investigating health and well-being – whether novice student researcher or experienced academic. Written in an accessible, easy to use style, we are initially taken through the importance of measuring and understanding lay people’s experiences of their physical and social health. The mechanics and challenges of measurement of subjective health are then described. Later chapters include handy definitions of relevant concepts and detailed descriptions of specific scales – both familiar and relatively new ones – including psychometric testing and use. This text is packed with useful information and can be used both as a resource for an overall understanding of measuring health and well-being or for selecting specific patient-based health scales for research projects. Dr. Nan Greenwood, Reader in Health and Social Care Service Research, St George's University of London and Kingston University, UK |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Understanding Wellbeing Anneyce Knight, Allan McNaught, 2011-10-15 Understanding Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to the concept of wellbeing and its relevance to areas of health and social policy. Understanding Wellbeing provides students, professionals and practitioners of health and social care with the essential resources for understanding and promoting wellbeing. The book includes case studies, activities and reflection points to engage the reader with both the theory and its practical application. The book provides an overview of the concept of wellbeing and its relationship with and role in health, including: Psychological aspects of wellbeing — mind/body influences, psychology, spirituality Physical aspects of wellbeing — food, exercise, genetics, health promotion Social approaches to wellbeing — social policy, culture, environment, housing, education, information The Editors: Anneyce Knight is Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University The late Allan McNaught was Principal Lecturer at the University of Greenwich. The authors are a multi-professional group of health academics with considerable national and international experience across the statutory and non-statutory sectors. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Capabilities and Happiness Luigino Bruni, Flavio Comim, Maurizio Pugno, 2008-10-30 Few would dispute that the well-being of individuals is one of the most desirable aims of human actions. However, approaches on how to define, measure, evaluate, and promote well-being differ widely. The conventional economic approach takes income (or the power to acquire market goods) as the most important indicator for well-being, and the utility function as the formal device for positive and normative analysis. However, this approach to well-being has been questioned for being seriously limited and other approaches have arisen. The capability approach to well-being, which has been developed during the last two decades by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, and the Happiness Approach to well-being, championed by Richard Easterlin, both provide an alternative. Both approaches come from different traditions and have developed independently, but nevertheless aim to overcome the rigid boundaries of the conventional economic approach to well-being. Given these common aims, it is surprising that little comparative work has been undertaken across these approaches. This book aims to correct this by providing the reader with contributions from leading names associated with both approaches, as well as contributions which evaluate the approaches and contrast one with the other. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Why Multimodal Literacy Matters Rachel Heydon, Susan O’Neill, 2016-11-25 Literacy research has focused increasingly on the social, cultural, and material remaking of human communication. Such research has generated new knowledge about the diverse and interconnected modes and media through which people can and do make meaning and opened up definitions of literacy to include image, gaze, gesture, print, speech, and music. And yet, despite all of the attention to multimodality, questions remain that are fundamental to why multimodal literacy might matter to people and their communities. How, for instance, might multimodal literacy be implicated in wellbeing? And what of the little-researched sonic in multimodal ensembles? For centuries singing, as a basic form of human communication and tool for teaching and learning, has been used to share knowledge and pass on understandings of the world from one generation to another. What, however, are the implications of singing and its effects on people’s prospects for learning and making meaning together? In this thought-provoking book, the authors explore notions of wellbeing and what is created when skipped generations are brought together through singing-infused multimodal, intergenerational curricula. They argue for the import of singing as a multimodal literacy practice and unite theoretical ideas, practical tools, and empirical research findings from a ground-breaking seven-year study of intergenerational singing in multimodal curricula. Educators and researchers alike will find in the pages of this interdisciplinary book responses to the question of why multimodal literacy might matter and a sample curriculum designed to foster the expansion of people’s literacy and identity options across the lifespan. /div |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: Eastern and Western perspectives on Therapy and Healing Dr. Monalisa Nayak, 2025-01-25 Psychology has experienced rapid development in the last few decades by research, technological advancement, and human behavior understanding. A rise in mental health problems dominating our lives has a need for new approaches toward therapy. The book Emerging Psychotherapies in the Field of Psychology explores innovative and transformative therapies that are building the future of psychological care. It's on these observations, having experienced life as a student, a practitioner, and just being interested in psychology that inspired this book. Of course, classic therapies like psychoanalysis, cognitivebehavioral therapy, or humanism are essential. Still, the more innovative models are continually moving beyond and providing novel, effective strategies for recovery. Consider the possibilities in mindfulnessbased therapies, neurofeedback, virtual reality exposure therapythese, of course, just open a door. This book is intended for students of psychology, aspiring therapists, and other mental health professionals seeking broader horizons. It can also be a good resource for researchers who would like to explore some innovative therapeutic techniques. I hope this book inspires readers to be innovative while honoring the roots of psychotherapy. Emerging therapies open up new horizons in the rapidly evolving landscape of mental health care to support healing, growth, and transformation. |
| carol ryff psychological well being questionnaire: The Foundation of Positive Psychology Jolanta Burke, 2025-05-30 The Foundation of Positive Psychology: A Compilation of Key Studies, Theory, and Practice is a milestone text which serves as a comprehensive handbook for positive psychology. It offers a compilation of over 200 seminal papers that provide a balanced overview of the nature, origins, and evolution of the discipline. Across five chapters, readers will embark on a journey, delving into pivotal studies, theories, and practical applications that have moulded this dynamic field, exploring the promotion of positive psychology across various disciplines. Every introduced publication in the book follows a consistent structure: providing a summary of key findings, an exploration of the paper’s significance, and an examination of the practical implications and applications for professionals. The narrative goes beyond merely spotlighting cornerstone papers; it also traces the evolutionary path of contemporary ideas. Moreover, it confronts present tensions, lingering enquiries, and inherent limitations within positive psychological research while simultaneously envisioning hopeful pathways for further development. It is essential background reading for researchers and practitioners in positive psychology, coaching, counselling, and social work, as well as students in various areas of psychology, counselling, education, healthcare, and related fields. |
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In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman. Theatrical Release: January 15th, 2016 - Buy Tickets. On Digital & Streaming: March …
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A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), …
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Carol is a 2015 historical romantic drama film directed by Todd Haynes. The screenplay by Phyllis Nagy is based on the 1952 romance novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (republished …
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Jan 15, 2016 · Carol: Directed by Todd Haynes. With Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Kyle Chandler, Sarah Paulson. An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an …
Carol movie review & film summary (2015) - Roger Ebert
Nov 20, 2015 · In “Carol,” Haynes turns his eye on the “invisible” lesbian sub-culture of the 1950s closet. A lush emotional melodrama along the lines of the films of Douglas Sirk, Haynes’ …
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Carol Holiday is a character that makes her debut in Chapter 4. She is the mother of Noelle Holiday and Dess Holiday, is the wife of Rudolph Holiday, the best friend of Asgore, Toriel's …
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Watch Carol with a subscription on Peacock, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, rent on Fandango at Home, or buy on Fandango at Home. Shaped by Todd Haynes' deft direction and powered by a …
Watch Carol (2015) - Free Movies - Tubi
Set in the 1950s, this is the tale of forbidden love between modest Therese and elegant Carol, which develops as they travel together. Subtitles: English Starring: Cate Blanchett Rooney …
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In the 1950s, a glamorous married woman and an aspiring photographer embark on a passionate, forbidden romance that will forever change their lives. Watch trailers & learn more.
Carol streaming: where to watch movie online? - JustWatch
Find out how and where to watch "Carol" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
Carol (2016) - Movie - Moviefone
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman. Theatrical Release: January 15th, 2016 - Buy Tickets. On Digital & Streaming: March …
Carol (2015) - Plot - IMDb
A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), …
