Referring to the theoretical assumptions of Positive Technology, the study examined attitudes towards ICTs, the use of specific technologies and their relationship with eudaimonic psychological ...well-being (PWB) in emerging adults. 204 emerging adults (mean age 21.61, SD = 2.99; range 19-30; female 85 (49%), male 108; (56%) participated in the research. The use of specific information technologies is positively associated with the possession of attitudes favorable to them, and with different components of eudaimonic psychological well-being. The use of emails is positively linked to greater global eudaimonic well-being, a greater sense of personal growth, the presence of numerous life projects and satisfactory social relations. The use of predominantly iconic systems such as Instagram appears instead linked to a lower perceived autonomy.
Introduction: Wisdom was defined as a deep knowledge about the most relevant questions of life. Other theoretical perspectives maintain that wisdom is related also to the development of post-formal ...dialectical thinking and to the ability in managing the uncertainty of the future. Several studies have shown that wisdom is related to high level of psychological well-being in old age. This study explored the relationships between wisdom and time perspective in the third and fourth age, after controlling for age, gender and level of education as structural variables. Method: 155 subjects (m. age: 68.69; 67% females and 33% males) filled in the WITHAQ questionnaire (Moraitou Efklides, 2013) and the S-ZTPI questionnaire (Carelli et al., 2011). Results: Positive correlations emerged between wisdom as post-formal thinking and future positive, negative correlation with present fatalistic. Wisdom as pragmatics of life is positively correlated with past positive and future positive, while wisdom as awareness of future uncertainty show positive correlations with past negative and past positive, future negative and future positive. Three hierarchical regression model that posited each of them a dimension of wisdom as dependent variable highlights time perspective as significant, positive contributor to them. Conclusions: The study highlights the relevance of time perspective for wisdom, opening new interesting paths of both research and interventions aimed at a better comprehension of the mechanisms that link the cognitive and affective relation with time in old age with the unfolding of wisdom in its specific dimensions and at translating these results into concrete therapeutic interventions.
The current study investigates the relevance of positive attitudes toward Internet technologies for psychological well-being and social well-being in old age. A sample of 245 elderly people (Mean age ...= 70; SD =9.1) filled in the Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire, the Social Well-Being Questionnaire, and Attitudes Toward Technologies Questionnaire (ATTQ). Favorable attitudes toward Internet technologies showed positive correlations with overall social well-being and all its components with the exception of social acceptance. Positive correlations with overall psychological well-being and two of its components, namely, personal growth and purpose in life, were also found. Two hierarchical multiple regression models underscored that positive attitudes toward Internet technologies constitute the most important predictor of social well-being, and it appears to be a significant predictor for psychological well-being as well. Results are discussed and integrated into the Positive Technology theoretical framework that sustains the value of technological resources for improving the quality of personal experience and well-being.
The study evaluated, in a sample of 230 adolescents (147 males and 83 females, mean age = 16.67) and a sample of 181 young people (21 males and 160 females, mean age = 22.57), the relationships ...between time perspective and the following personal skills: coping styles, perceived efficacy on affect regulation, and creative divergent problem solving. Results highlight that future time perspective increases in value from adolescence to youth, while present time perspective decreases. Future time perspective is correlated with creative problem solving and problem solving coping style in both age groups, while present time perspective is positively correlated with expression of positive emotions in both age groups. Results are discussed also for their relevance for school educational and training programs.
The study analyzed the influence of time perspective, proactive coping strategies, perceived self-efficacy in affect regulation, divergent thinking and perceived quality of family communication on ...social well-being in a sample of 232 emerging adults. Social well-being showed positive correlations with proactive coping strategies, future-oriented time perspective, expression of positive emotions and regulation of negative emotions, divergent thinking, open communication with parents. A problematic family communication and a present-oriented time perspective were negatively correlated with social well-being. A forward Ridge step-wise regression model was conducted, evidencing four significant positive predictors of social well-being: proactive coping, perceived efficacy in affect regulation and open communication with parents; on the contrary, present oriented time perspective contributes significantly but negatively to social well-being.
Refiriéndose a los supuestos teóricos de la Tecnología Positiva, el estudio examinó las actitudes hacia las TIC, el uso de tecnologías específicas y su relación con el bienestar psicológico ...eudaimónico (PWB). 204 adultos emergentes (edad promedio 21.61, DE = 2.99; rango 19-30; mujer 85, hombre 108) participaron en la investigación. El uso de tecnologías de la información específicas se asocia positivamente con la posesión de actitudes favorables para ellos y con diferentes componentes del bienestar psicológico eudaimónico. El uso de correos electrónicos está positivamente relacionado con un mayor bienestar eudaimónico global, un mayor sentido de crecimiento personal, la presencia de numerosos proyectos de vida y relaciones sociales satisfactorias. El uso de sistemas predominantemente icónicos como Instagram aparece, en cambio, vinculado a una menor autonomía percibida.
Referring to the theoretical assumptions of Positive Technology, the study examined attitudes towards ICTs, the use of specific technologies and their relationship with eudaimonic psychological ...well-being (PWB) in emerging adults. 204 emerging adults (mean age 21.61, SD = 2.99; range 19-30; female 85 (49%), male 108; (56%) participated in the research. The use of specific information technologies is positively associated with the possession of attitudes favorable to them, and with different components of eudaimonic psychological well-being. The use of emails is positively linked to greater global eudaimonic well-being, a greater sense of personal growth, the presence of numerous life projects and satisfactory social relations. The use of predominantly iconic systems such as Instagram appears instead linked to a lower perceived autonomy
Se rèfèrant aux hypothèses thèoriques de la technologie positive, l’ètude a examine les attitudes à l’egard des TIC, l’utilisation de technologies spècifiques et leur relation avec le bien-ètre psychologique eudaimonique. 204 adultes èmergents (âge moyen 21,61, DS = 2,99; plage 19-30; femme 85, homme 108) ont participè à la recherché. l’utilisation de technologies de l’information spècifiques est associée positivement à la possession d’attitudes qui leur sont favorables, et a différentes composantes du bien-être psychologique eidaimonique. l’utilisation des emails est liée positivement à un plus grand bien-être global, à un plus grand sens du développement personnel, à la présence de nombreux projects de vie et à des relations satisfaisantes. l’utilisation de systèmes à prédominance iconique tels qu’Instagram apparaît plutôt liée a une autonomie perçue plus faible
Referindo-se aos pressupostos teóricos da Tecnologia Positiva, o estudo examinou as atitudes em relação às TIC, o uso de tecnologias específicas e sua relação com o bem-estar psicológico eudemônico (PWB) em adultos emergentes. 204 adultos emergentes (idade média 21,61, DP = 2,99; faixa 19-30; feminina 85 masculina 108 participaram da pesquisa. O uso de tecnologias de informação específicas está positivamente associado à posse de atitudes favoráveis a eles e a diferentes componentes do bem-estar psicológico eudaimônico. O uso de e-mails está positivamente ligado a um maior bem-estar global eudaimônico, um maior senso de crescimento pessoal, a presença de inúmeros projetos de vida e relações sociais satisfatórias. O uso de sistemas predominantemente icônicos, como o Instagram, aparece ligado a uma menor autonomia percebida
Refiriéndose a los supuestos teóricos de la Tecnología Positiva, el estudio examinó las actitudes hacia las TIC, el uso de tecnologías específicas y su relación con el bienestar psicológico eudaimónico (PWB). 204 adultos emergentes (edad promedio 21.61, DE = 2.99; rango 19-30; mujer 85, hombre 108) participaron en la investigación. El uso de tecnologías de la información específicas se asocia positivamente con la posesión de actitudes favorables para ellos y con diferentes componentes del bienestar psicológico eudaimónico. El uso de correos electrónicos está positivamente relacionado con un mayor bienestar eudaimónico global, un mayor sentido de crecimiento personal, la presencia de numerosos proyectos de vida y relaciones sociales satisfactorias. El uso de sistemas predominantemente icónicos como Instagram aparece, en cambio, vinculado a una menor autonomía percibida.
Referring to the theoretical assumptions of Positive Technology, the study examined attitudes towards ICTs, the use of specific technologies and their relationship with eudaimonic psychological ...well-being (PWB) in emerging adults. 193 emerging adults (mean age 21.61, SD = 2.99; range 19-30; female 85, male 108; participated in the research. The use of specific information technologies is positively associated with the possession of favorable attitudes to them, and with different components of eudaimonic psychological well-being. The use of emails is positively linked to greater global eudaimonic well-being, a greater sense of personal growth, the presence of numerous life projects and satisfactory social relations. The use of predominantly iconic systems such as Instagram appears instead linked to a lower perceived autonomy. Keywords: emerging adults, information technologies, eudaimonic well-being, Positive Technology. Refiriéndose a los supuestos teóricos de la Tecnología Positiva, el estudio examinó las actitudes hacia las TIC, el uso de tecnologías específicas y su relación con el bienestar psicológico eudaimónico (PWB). 193 adultos emergentes (edad promedio 21.61, DE = 2.99; rango 19-30; mujer 85, hombre 108) participaron en la investigación. El uso de tecnologías de la información específicas se asocia positivamente con la posesión de actitudes favorables para ellos y con diferentes componentes del bienestar psicológico eudaimónico. El uso de correos electrónicos está positivamente relacionado con un mayor bienestar eudaimónico global, un mayor sentido de crecimiento personal, la presencia de numerosos proyectos de vida y relaciones sociales satisfactorias. El uso de sistemas predominantemente icónicos como Instagram aparece, en cambio, vinculado a una menor autonomía percibida. Palabras clave: adultos emergentes, tecnologías de la información, bienestar eudaimónico, Tecnología Positiva. Referindo-se aos pressupostos teóricos da Tecnologia Positiva, o estudo examinou as atitudes em relação às TIC, o uso de tecnologias específicas e sua relação com o bem-estar psicológico eudemônico (PWB) em adultos emergentes. 193 adultos emergentes (idade média 21.61, DP = 2.99; faixa 19-30; feminina 85 masculina 108 participaram da pesquisa. O uso de tecnologias de informação específicas está positivamente associado à posse de atitudes favoráveis a eles e a diferentes componentes do bem-estar psicológico eudaimônico. O uso de e-mails está positivamente ligado a um maior bem-estar global eudaimônico, um maior senso de crescimento pessoal, a presença de inúmeros projetos de vida e relações sociais satisfatórias. O uso de sistemas predominantemente icônicos, como o Instagram, aparece ligado a uma menor autonomia percebida. Palavras-chave: adultos emergentes, tecnologias de informação, bem-estar eudaimônico, tecnologia positiva. Se référant aux hypothèses thèoriques de la technologie positive, l'ètude a examine les attitudes à l'egard des TIC, l'utilisation de technologies spécifiques et leur relation avec le bienètre psychologique eudaimonique. 193 adultes émergents (âge moyen 21.61 DS = 2.99; plage 19-30; femme 85, homme 108) ont participé à la recherché. l'utilisation de technologies de l'information spécifiques est associée positivement à la possession d'attitudes qui leur sont favorables, et a différentes composantes du bien-être psychologique eudaimonique. l'utilisation des emails est liée positivement à un plus grand bien-être global, à un plus grand sens du développement personnel, à la présence de nombreux projets de vie et à des relations satisfaisantes. l'utilisation de systémes à prédominance iconique tels qu'Instagram apparaît plutôt liée a une autonomie perçue plus faible. Mots-clés: adultes émergents, technologies de l'information, bien-être eudaimonique, technologie positive.
Introduction. The COVID-19 Pandemic represents a traumatic collective event that has suddenly modified our future perception, representation and our lifestyle, including travel for tourism. Tourism ...is one of the major economic sectors that is suffering from it. Objectives, Method and Procedures. The study analyzed, through a purpose-built online questionnaire, in a sample of 311 Italian old people (m. age = 69.70) how much they believe that COVID-19 Pandemic will change their way of going on holidays. The possible perceived obstacles to continue to travel for tourism in and after Covid-19 Pandemic, and the beliefs about the relevance of tourism in general and cultural tourism for old people and the intention to continue the travel experience in the future are being effected. Results. Old people believe that this pandemic will change their way to go on holidays, and this belief is more pronounced for female than for males; the most critical obstacles are anxiety and fear about a sudden return of Coronavirus, the lack of safety systems in tourism hospitality structures, the lack of effective instruments by Tour Operators for dealing with Coronavirus in the touristic destinations, with 18% of explained variance. On the contrary, they possess very positive beliefs about the relevance of tourism in general and cultural tourism as a specific form of travel.
The article examines the issue of positive aging and how it can be improved through traveling and environment exploration. Moving from the most relevant contemporary theoretical perspectives on ...positive aging, the first part of the article focuses the attention on the conceptualization of successful aging, and examines the theoretical basis that could support the thesis that traveling can be viewed as an hallmark of this condition. The second part of the article takes into consideration a recent new area of psychological science, the Positive Psychology, trying to briefly examine the potential of the “well-being approach” for reaching a positive aging also through the tourist activity.
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