Exploration of life satisfaction of Korean people with sensory impairments across the lifespan.

Disabil Health J

Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies, California State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard. ET-101, Long Beach, CA, 90840, USA. Electronic address:

Published: October 2020

Background: Approximately, 600,000 people in South Korea have registered as people with either visual or hearing impairment or both. Individuals with sensory impairments are more likely to have limited physical and social functioning, which consequently affected their health, well-being and life satisfaction. While diverse elements were considered as critical determinants of life satisfaction among individuals with sensory impairments, only few studies examined the relationships between life domains and life satisfaction of the population.

Objectives: This study investigated the relationships between life domains and life satisfactions among Korean individuals with sensory impairments.

Methods: This study used 2015 national data from Korea to explore the relationships across different age groups. A total of 965 participants were selected, and they were divided into three groups: (a) middle aged group (MAG; 54 and below, 35.2%), (b) late-middle aged group (L-MAG; 55-64; 35.2%), and (c) older adult group (OAG; 65 and older; 29.5%). Demographic variables (e.g., perceived socioeconomic status, the severity of disabilities), the satisfaction of seven life domains, and the overall life satisfaction were measured.

Results: Although most of the life domains were significant predictors of overall life satisfaction, the leisure domain was the strongest determinant of the overall life satisfaction to MAG and OAG and the second strongest predictor to L-MAG.

Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of leisure for quality of life of individuals with sensory impairments and suggests an implication to researchers and practitioners to increase accessibility for individuals with sensory impairments to leisure facilities and programs.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100931DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

life satisfaction
28
sensory impairments
20
individuals sensory
20
life domains
16
life
12
domains life
12
satisfaction
8
relationships life
8
aged group
8
sensory
6

Similar Publications

Comparative analysis of efficacy and quality of life between totally extraperitoneal sublay and intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for ventral hernia.

Sci Rep

January 2025

Department of General Surgery, Shaoxing Central Hospital (The Central Affiliated Hospital, Shaoxing University), Shaoxing, 312030, Zhejiang Province, China.

Ventral hernias pose a prevalent challenge in abdominal wall surgery, with ongoing advancements in repair techniques designed to enhance patient outcomes. This study evaluates the efficacy, safety, and socio-economic impact of Totally Extraperitoneal Sublay Repair (TES) versus Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh Repair (IPOM) for small to medium-sized ventral hernias, with a particular focus on postoperative quality of life and patient satisfaction. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, encompassing 125 patients who underwent ventral hernia repair between May 2018 and November 2023.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Problem: Despite solid evidence and national recommendations supporting midwife-led continuity-of-care models, Danish women's access to such programs remains limited.

Background: A public birth facility introduced a midwife-led continuity-of-care model, targeting a subset of women receiving antenatal and intrapartum care.

Aim: To compare care satisfaction during pregnancy and birth and birth experience between women receiving midwife-led continuity of care and those receiving standard midwifery care.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Behind closed doors: Homeboundness and psychosocial outcomes. Evidence from a longitudinal study of middle-aged and older adults.

Arch Gerontol Geriatr

January 2025

Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Hamburg, Germany.

Objectives: To examine how homeboundness is associated with psychosocial outcomes in terms of life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect and loneliness among middle-aged and older adults.

Methods: Longitudinal data were taken from the nationally representative sample German Ageing Survey (wave 1 to wave 4; n = 18,491 observations). This study included community-dwelling individuals aged 40 years and over in Germany.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Investigating the relationship between goal orientation, self-efficacy, positive emotionality, and affective engagement among Chinese students.

Acta Psychol (Amst)

January 2025

School of Marxism, Southwest Jiaotong University Hope College, Chengdu 610400, China; Health and Rehabilitation College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China. Electronic address:

This study delved into the complex interplay between self-efficacy, achievement goals, positive emotions, and affective engagement among university students in China. To achieve this, a stratified random sampling technique was employed, resulting in a sample of 391 students from four geographically distinct universities across China. The data collection relied on self-reported questionnaires that measured academic self-efficacy, goal orientation (specifically focusing on mastery versus performance goals), positive emotions, and various aspects of affective engagement, including enjoyment, satisfaction, and interest in learning.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

This is a randomized controlled trial of an Examen-based practice, an intervention reflecting a five-step daily reflection and prayer practice developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Catholic Jesuit order. Like other practices (e.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!