Effect of a purpose in life program on the wellness of Southern Thai adolescents

Balthip, Karnsunaphat; Pasri, Pimpanit; Suwanphahu, Bunrome; McSherry, Wilfred; Kritpracha, Charuwan

doi:10.1108/jhr-04-2020-0102

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“…In particular, most participants realized that one of the best ways to show gratitude is to create a successful life by setting a positive PIL. The value of PIL is allied with adolescent flourishing (Liang et al, 2017) and nurtures a sense of altruism, spiritual health and wellness (Balthip et al, 2021) that guides adolescents to positive life paths. The participants who committed to live on a positive life path felt empowered to be more altruistic with significant others, their community, and society as a whole (Liang et al, 2017).…”

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“…Participants who acknowledge their own value will develop a sense of pride in themselves. They have a sense that they are important to others (Emmons, 2010), which produces positive behaviors and personal dignity that can support wellbeing (Balthip et al, 2021; Bronk et al, 2010; Hill et al, 2010). Thai adolescents in this study perceived that receiving unconditional love in a caring manner from significant persons in their life is of the highest value and increases their sense of gratitude.…”

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Achieving Fulfilment in Life: Cultivating the Mindset of Gratitude Among Thai Adolescents

2022

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Gratitude plays a significant role in nurturing holistic health and wellbeing in adolescent. However, cultivating the mindset of gratitude is associated with several factors, in particular, culture and religion. Therefore, an opportunity exists for studies to be undertaken, exploring gratitude specifically within the Thai culture. This grounded theory study aimed to understand how Thai adolescents cultivated a mindset of gratitude. Data were gathered from 27 participants, aged 15 to 19 years. Purposeful and theoretical sampling techniques were used to select participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, written stories, and drawn pictures. Data analysis was guided by Strauss and Corbin’s grounded theory. The core category of “Achieving Fulfilment in Life”—reflecting the process of cultivating the mindset of gratitude among Thai adolescents—comprised three categories: (a) condition: appreciating the value of oneself and others; (b) strategies: committing to live life on a positive life path; and (c) consequence: attaining true happiness. The findings illustrated the processes involved in cultivating the mindset of gratitude, highlighting how this may help in the development of a holistic health promotion program using the concept of gratitude to enhance the health and wellbeing of adolescents.

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2022

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“…This is grounded in their belief that Muslims who exhibit gratitude and kindness towards their parents or family also express gratitude towards Allah and will be rewarded (Nemati et al, 2017). Once caregivers valued their gratitude, they developed their caregiving and did their best to achieve wellbeing (Balthip et al, 2021).…”

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Muslim caregivers' experiences in caring for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

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Balthip

2021

Journal of Renal Care

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Background: Fulfilling the role of a family caregiver has a substantial effect on the lives of those involved. However, existing information on family caregivers of patients receiving peritoneal dialysis is insufficient-especially Muslim caregivers, whose practice is unique.Objectives: The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of Muslim family caregivers looking after patients receiving peritoneal dialysis in an Islamic context.Design: A descriptive qualitative approach was employed.Participants: Thirteen Muslim family caregivers who have cared for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis for at least 1 month.Approach: Data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews and a focus group discussion. Content analysis was used to analyse the data with initial codes grouped into sub-categories, generic categories, and main categories. Findings:The experiences of Muslim family caregivers looking after patients receiving peritoneal dialysis generated two main categories: overwhelmed with suffering and learning to live as a caregiver.Conclusions: Caregiving has a substantial impact on Muslim family caregivers. They need to be cared for holistically. The recognition of Islamic beliefs, doctrine of Allah, and religious practices are clear spiritual anchors for caregiving. The findings provide a deeper understanding of the experiences of Muslim family caregivers looking after patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. These findings could serve as the basis for developing a specific nursing intervention for such caregivers.

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“…The second stage was the selection sub-groups of employees from the universities for the survey. The use of simple random sampling allowed the researcher to give an equal chance for inclusion in the study, thereby reducing the possibility of sampling errors (Balthip et al, 2022).…”

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Unveiling the heartbeat of employee engagement and social responsibility: the mediating role of affective commitment in Ghanaian Universities

Prempeh,

Dzansi

2024

IJRBS

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In the current higher education environment in Ghana, universities have directed their attention towards fulfilling their social obligations, which are referred to as University Social Responsibility (USR), to both their internal and external stakeholders. This study, driven by the Stakeholders Theory, examines the premise that affective commitment serves as a positive and substantial mediator in the relationship between USR and employee engagement. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of both internal and external corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives on the emotional commitment and level of involvement of employees in Ghanaian institutions. This study utilised the research onion framework to guide its methodology. It employed a cross-sectional survey design, based on the positivism paradigm and supported by the hypothetico-deductive model. The purpose was to test hypotheses and measure the relationships between user satisfaction and staff engagement, with affective commitment acting as a mediator. The study was conducted within the context of Ghanaian universities. A two-stage stratified sampling method was utilised to choose 412 participants for the survey. The data collected via a 5-point Likert scale empirically validated questionnaire with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (?) > 0.70 was adapted for the survey. The data collected were configured and subjected to Structural Equation Modelling for analysis at a significance level of p<.05 using the SMART pls software. This survey found that affective commitment is a statistically significant factor that directly explains and predicts the mediation effect of internal CSR on employee engagement (beta=0.217; t>1.96; p=0.000: p<0.05), and external CSR on employee engagement (beta=0.065; t>1.96; p=0.000: p<0.05) in Ghanaian universities enrolled in the survey. This study recommends that public and private universities in Ghana should foster a strong sense of commitment and loyalty among employees towards the organisation and its CSR efforts.

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Effect of a purpose in life program on the wellness of Southern Thai adolescents

Cited by 5 publications

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Achieving Fulfilment in Life: Cultivating the Mindset of Gratitude Among Thai Adolescents

Achieving Fulfilment in Life: Cultivating the Mindset of Gratitude Among Thai Adolescents

Muslim caregivers' experiences in caring for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

Unveiling the heartbeat of employee engagement and social responsibility: the mediating role of affective commitment in Ghanaian Universities

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