Satisfaction and distress in a community: A test of the effects of life events

Block, Maxine; Zautra, Alex

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“…Zero-order correlations were computed between well-being variables. The level of overlap is similar to that previously reported in the literature (Block & Zautra, 1981;Bradburn, 1969;Herzog et al, 1982). Examination of these intercorrelations indicates strong convergence of the three negative affect measures (mean r = .59), moderate convergence of the two positive affect measures (r = .42), and moderate overlap across positive and negative domains (mean r = -.30).…”

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“…For example, positive and negative affect showed a small positive association in this sample, whereas other researchers have found them to be independent (Block & Zautra, 1981;Bradburn, 1969). For example, positive and negative affect showed a small positive association in this sample, whereas other researchers have found them to be independent (Block & Zautra, 1981;Bradburn, 1969).…”

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confidence: 48%

“…The "Separate Domain" Model The issues noted above are most explicitly addressed by Zautra and his colleagues (Block & Zautra, 1981;Zautra & Reich, 1983; Zautra and Simons, 1979), who have proposed that life events are related to well-being and to perceptions of life quality in two relatively independent domains: Positive life events promote positive affect, and negative life events promote negative affect. Zautra and Reich (1983) reviewed 17 studies in which the impact of positive and negative life events on negative affect was assessed.…”

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Positive and negative life change and positive and negative affect among the rural elderly

Vaux¹,

Meddin²

1987

J. Community Psychol.

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Recent research has supported a separate domain model of life change and well‐being. According to this model, negative life change primarily influences psychological distress or negative affect, whereas positive life change influences positive affect. Structured interview data from 140 rural older adults were used to test this model. Seven well‐being indices were used: three tapping negative affect, two tapping positive affect, and two global measures of well‐being. Results did not support the separate domain model. Composite well‐being measures were related to both positive and negative life change. Positive affect was largely independent of life change, positive or negative. Contrary to predictions, negative affect was rarely associated with negative life change and was more consistently inversely related to positive life change. Age‐ and cohort‐related reasons for these findings are discussed.

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Positive and negative life change and positive and negative affect among the rural elderly

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Meddin²

1987

J. Community Psychol.

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“…[1-6]], are relatively uncommon, and those, comparing several countries within same survey, so far non-existing. However, giving some possibility for comparison with the present study, Veenhoven [7] has compiled a database, called World database on Happiness, that includes data on population surveys on happiness and life satisfaction from altogether 90 nations worldwide.…”

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Lehtinen

Sohlman

Kovess-Masfety

2005

Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health

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BackgroundFew epidemiological studies have focused on the occurrence of positive mental health, and those comparing several countries practically non-existent. This study presents comparative findings of positive mental health in 11 EU countries or regions, based on the Eurobarometer 2002 (autumn) survey.MethodThe sample (n = 10,878) represents the general population, aged 15 or over, of 11 European countries or regions (all old EU Member States except Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Finland and Great Britain which had to be excluded because of poor response rate, less than 45%). The method of opinion survey was applied using face-to-face interviews. The Energy and Vitality Index (EVI) from the SF-36 questionnaire was use as measure of positive mental health.ResultsOverall, there were between-country differences in the gender- and age-adjusted EVI mean scores. In general, poorer mental health was found in women, older age groups, those in poor economic position and those experiencing weak social support.ConclusionMethodological biases cannot be fully excluded, and thus, one has to take the presented results with certain caution, especially when comparing the results from the different countries. On the other hand, the results on the determinants of positive mental health are in concordance with most previous studies.

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“…L'élaboration théorique développée par Reich et Zautra (1983 s'appuie sur la conviction que la qualité de la vie d'une personne est reliée aux types d'événements qu'elle expérimente (Block et Zautra, 1981;Bloom, 1971). Ce modèle s'arrête surtout à l'impact affectif et cognitif qu'ont les évé-nements sur la qualité de la vie.…”

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La qualité de la vie : perspectives théoriques et empiriques

Mercier¹,

Filion²

2006

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Le maintien ou l'amélioration de la «qualité de la vie » est fréquemment évoqué comme un objectif souhaitable des interventions en santé mentale, principalement en regard des personnes qui éprouvent des difficultés majeures à vivre dans la communauté. Cat article retrace l'évolution du concept de qualité de la vie, décrit certains modèles théoriques et les résultats des recherches quant aux facteurs associés à une perception positive des conditions de vie. On y considère aussi l'utilité de ce concept dans la planification et l'évaluation des services en santé mentale.The idea of maintaining or improving ' 'quality of life' ' is frequently raised as a desired objective in mental health intervention. Furthermore, this notion is primarily brought up with regard to people who experience severe difficulty in living within their community. This article outlines the evolution of such a concept, describes certain theoretical models and deals with research data concerning factors associated with a positive perception of living conditions. Also discussed is the concept's usefulness in the planning and evaluation of mental health services

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Satisfaction and distress in a community: A test of the effects of life events

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Positive and negative life change and positive and negative affect among the rural elderly

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La qualité de la vie : perspectives théoriques et empiriques

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