scholarly journals Developmental Experiences and Well-Being in Sport: The Importance of the Coaching Climate

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorcan D. Cronin ◽  
Justine B. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Developmental Experiences

The present study explored the relationships between the coaching climate, youth developmental experiences (personal and social skills, cognitive skills, goal setting, and initiative) and psychological well-being (self-esteem, positive affect, and satisfaction with life). In total, 202 youth sport participants (Mage = 13.4, SD = 1.8) completed a survey assessing the main study variables. Findings were consistent with Benson and Saito’s (2001) framework for youth development. In all analyses, the coaching climate was related to personal and social skills, cognitive skills, goal setting, and initiative. Mediational analysis also revealed that the development of personal and social skills mediated the relationships between the coaching climate and all three indices of psychological well-being (self-esteem, positive affect, and satisfaction with life). Interpretation of the results suggests that coaches should display autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors because they are related to the developmental experiences and psychological well-being of youth sport participants.

scholarly journals Using Facebook for Improving the Psychological Well-Being of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Experimental and Longitudinal Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fran Calvo ◽  
Xavier Carbonell
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mixed Analysis ◽  
Office Software

Background Web-based social networks are a powerful communicative element and their use is increasingly widespread. Persons living in extreme social exclusion such as individuals experiencing homelessness can benefit from the positive elements of communication and relationship associated with social networking sites. Objective This study aimed to suggest the comparison of a Facebook training course and an office software course and their effect on psychological well-being in a group of individuals experiencing homelessness. Methods An experimental and longitudinal study was designed. Individuals experiencing homelessness were randomly assigned to either the Facebook group or the office software group, and their social skills, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and satisfaction with life were measured on 4 occasions: pretest, at the end of the training course, 1 month later, and 3 months later. A mixed analysis of variance of repeated measures (2×4) was performed. Results A total of 92 individuals experiencing homelessness participated in the study. The number of cases in which the 4 measurements were completed was 71 (35 in the intervention group and 36 in the control group). The mixed analysis of variance of repeated measures and the multiple regression analysis indicated a significant increase of the 4 analyzed parameters, with greater significance in the areas of social skills and self-esteem. The critical levels associated to the interaction Time×Program were significant in all variables and levels. Therefore, the scores in the 4 analyzed constructs were not equal according to the program carried out throughout the work. The effect size associated to the interaction Time×Program in the social skills scores was large (η2=0.32); in the self-esteem and self-efficacy scores, it was medium, (η2=0.13); and in the satisfaction with life scores, it was small (η2=0.09). The results of the adjustment of the different models of multiple linear regression indicate that the number of hours devoted weekly to the use of Facebook was a predictor of the increase in the scores of social skills (B=3.43, r2=.405) and self-esteem (B=.382). Age (B=.175) and self-efficacy (B=.09) were also variables, which with independence and in equal conditions, predicted self-esteem (r2=.29). Finally, self-esteem (B=.69) was also a predictor variable of the increase of satisfaction with life (r2=.195). Conclusions These findings suggest that Facebook could be a key element in homeless psychological well-being and socialization.

Validation of the Psychological Well-being Scale for Use in Taiwan

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 867-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Che Lin
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Psychological Well Being

My aim was to validate the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) for use in a Taiwanese context, using a sample of 389 undergraduate and graduate students. Participants completed the PWBS as well as measures of general satisfaction with life, positive affect and negative affect, global self-esteem, and depression. Results of confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the single-factor model of the PWBS had adequate fit indices, revealing that the 8 items of the scale were homogeneous for measuring psychological well-being. In addition, the PWBS had a positive relationship with life satisfaction, positive affect, and self-esteem, and a negative relationship with negative affect and depression, which supported its construct validity. Furthermore, the satisfactory internal consistency and stability scores supported its good reliability. All of the findings support my conclusion that the PWBS is an adequate short-form measure of psychological well-being for use in a Taiwanese context.

Psychological Well-being Among Social Network Users of King Saud University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S446-S446
Author(s):  
D. Alateeq ◽  
A. Alhadi ◽  
F. AlAteeq ◽  
A. Alsubie ◽  
D. AlEesa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
University Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Bridging Social Capital ◽  
Facebook Use

IntroductionSocial networks allow individuals to express themselves, and establish or maintain connections with others. Using social networks like Facebook may be associated with a sense of self-worth and may play an important role in psychological development of university students who are in emerging adulthood phase.Objective(1)Assess the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).(2)Explore whether the relationship between Facebook use and bridging social capital is different for individuals with varying degrees of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.AimTo study the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).MethodAn electronic survey was published in the community site for all students of King Saud University. in addition to the demographic information, the survey evaluates Facebook use intensity, bridging social capital and psychological well-being: self-esteem and satisfaction with life.ResultsA total of 1005 students completed the survey, of which 50.5% were female. Majority of them were members in Facebook (92.1%).ConclusionsResults showed no significant correlation between the use of Facebook and psychological well-being. It could be due to the fundamental difference between Arabs and other cultures or due to the use of other social networks. There was a positive relationship between bridging social capital and psychological well-being with being in preparatory year, which is most likely because advanced years has more workload preventing students from participating in King Saud University community. A longitudinal study over a series of years and addressing other popular social networks would be the next step.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Italian and Swedish adolescents: differences and associations in subjective well-being and psychological well-being

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e2868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo Garcia ◽  
Elisabetta Sagone ◽  
Maria Elvira De Caroli ◽  
Ali Al Nima
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundOne important aspect of subjective judgments about one’s well-being (i.e., subjective well-being: life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect) is that cultural features, such as, nationality seem to shape cognitive judgments about the “the ideal life.” In this comparative study we examined differences in subjective well-being and psychological well-being between Italian and Swedish adolescents and tested if the relationship between the three constructs of subjective well-being (i.e., satisfaction with life, positive affect, and negative affect) and psychological well-being was moderated by the adolescents’ nationality.MethodItalian (n= 255) and Swedish (n= 277) adolescents answered to the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule, and Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being. Differences between samples were tested using a Multiple Analysis of Variance. We also conducted a multiple group analysis (Italy and Sweden) using Structural Equation Modelling to investigate the relationship between all three subjective well-being constructs and psychological well-being.ResultsItalian adolescents scored significantly higher in satisfaction with life than Swedish adolescents. Additionally, across countries, girls scored significantly higher in negative affect than boys. In both countries, all three constructs of subjective well-being were significantly associated to adolescents’ psychological well-being. Nevertheless, while the effect of the relationship between affect and psychological well-being was almost the same across countries, life satisfaction was more strongly related to psychological well-being among Swedish adolescents.ConclusionsThe present study shows that there are larger variations between these two cultures in the cognitive construct of subjective well-being than in the affective construct. Accordingly, associations between the cognitive component, not the affective component, of subjective well-being and psychological well-being differ between countries as well.

scholarly journals Examining the relationships among the coaching climate, life skills development and well-being in sport

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 815-827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorcan D Cronin ◽  
Justine Allen
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Life Skills Development

Using Benson and Saito’s framework for positive youth development, we investigated the relationships between the coaching climate, young people’s perceived life skills development within sport, and their psychological well-being. British youth sport participants ( N = 326, Mage = 13.81, range = 11–18 years) completed a survey assessing the coaching climate, participants’ perceived life skills development (teamwork, goal setting, time management, emotional skills, interpersonal communication, social skills, leadership, and problem solving and decision making) and psychological well-being (self-esteem, positive affect, and satisfaction with life). In all analyses, the coaching climate was positively related to young peoples’ perceived development of life skills within sport and their psychological well-being. Total life skills development (a summative score of all eight life skills scores) was positively related to all three psychological well-being indicators – providing support for the “pile-up” effect – and partially mediated the relationships between the coaching climate and participants’ psychological well-being. Interpretation of the results indicated that coaches should foster the development of multiple life skills in youth sport participants, as they are associated with participants’ psychological well-being. One way this can be achieved is through autonomy-supportive coaching behaviours.

scholarly journals Adolescent goals and aspirations in search of psychological well-being: from the perspective of self-determination theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Lee Davids ◽  
Nicolette Vanessa Roman ◽  
Lynn Joy Kerchhoff
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Intrinsic Goals ◽  
Health And Well Being

According to self-determination theory, an individual’s goal content and the processes involved in goal setting often represent the status of the individual’s mental health and well-being. When examining the importance placed on goal setting, an individual’s goals and aspirations are often synonymous with mental health and well-being. Aspiring to achieve intrinsic life goals has been associated with greater psychological well-being in literature. This study therefore aimed to establish the relationships between goals and aspirations, mental health behaviour (interpersonal relations, stress management, and spiritual growth), and psychological well-being (measured by positive affect). A sample of 457 secondary school learners in the Overberg Educational District, Western Cape, South Africa, participated in the study. The results suggest a significant positive relationship between placing importance on intrinsic goals and aspirations, and psychological well-being (as indicated by positive affect). However, psychological well-being was not correlated with mental health behaviour. The results of the hierarchical regression analysis suggest that importance placed on intrinsic goals and aspirations predicts psychological well-being and accounts for 8% of the variance. The results highlight the role of intrinsic goals and aspirations in predicting the psychological well-being of adolescents. The findings are supported by the theoretical assumptions of self-determination theory.

scholarly journals The sky�s the limit: A longitudinal study on how Facebook improves the psychological well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fran Calvo ◽  
Xavier Carbonell
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Interaction Time ◽  
Mixed Anova ◽  
Office Software

BACKGROUND Background: Online social networks are a powerful communicative element whose use is increasingly widespread. Persons in a extreme social exclusion like persons experiencing homelessness (IEH) can be beneficiated of the positive elements of communication and relationship associated with social network sites. OBJECTIVE Objective: This study suggests the comparison of a Facebook training course and an office software course and their effect on psychological well being in a group of IEH. METHODS Methods: Experimental and longitudinal study was designed. A sample of IEH were assigned to the Facebook group or the office software group randomly and their social skills, Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction were measured on four occasions: pre test, at the end of the training course, one month later and three months later. A mixed ANOVA of repeated measures (2x4) was performed. RESULTS Results: A total of 92 IEH participated in the study. The number of cases in which the 4 observations were completed was 71 (35 in the intervention group and 36 in the control group). The mixed ANOVA of repeated-measures and the multiple regression analysis indicated a significant increase of the four analyzed parameters, more significant in social skills and Self-Esteem. The critical level associated to the interaction Time*Program were significant in all variables and levels. Therefore, the scores in the 4 analyzed constructs were not equal according to the program carried out throughout the work. The effect size associated to the interaction Time*Program in the scores of social skills was large (Eta2 = .32), in the self-esteem and selt-efficacy scores it was medium, (Eta2 = .13) and in satisfaction with life scores it was small (Eta2 = .09). The results of the adjustment of the different models of multiple linear regression indicate that the number of hours devoted weekly to the use of Facebook was a predictor of the increase in the scores of social skills (B = 3.43, r2 = .405) and self-esteem (B = .382). Age (B = .175) and self-efficacy (B = .09) were also variables which with independence and in equal conditions predicted the self-esteem (r2 = .29). Finally, self-esteem (B = .69) was also a predictor variable of the increase of satisfaction with life (r2 = .195). CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: These findings suggest that Facebook could be a key element in homeless psychological wellbeing and socialization.

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