Quilting is a self-chosen leisure activity for millions of women in the United States. Previous research on quilting suggested that quilting is influenced by the emotional state of the quilter. However, the emotional experiences generated during quilting have not been fully explored. The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore quilters' perceptions of what quilting as a leisure activity does to enhance their well-being and increase flourishing. Positive psychology well-being theory was the theoretical foundation for the study. Semistructured interviews with 12 adult women who quilt as a leisure activity were the basis of the narrative inquiry. Data were recorded through in-person and telephone interviews that were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to develop overarching themes. Findings revealed that quilting contributed to participants' well-being and built flourishing through three primary avenues: creativity, relationships, and positive emotion. Quilting provided an opportunity for creative expression and growth as artists. Quilt-making activity was centered around relationships with other quilters and with the larger community, and quilting was linked with positive emotion as participants experienced great joy in their quilting activities. This study has implications for increasing well-being and building flourishing in women through the adoption of quilting as a leisure activity.

Until recently, society and science often ignored, erased, and avoided bisexual women and men and individuals with biracial and multiracial identities, and rarely considered these identities simultaneously. Prior research has shown that some lesbians and gay people of color exhibit resilience against sexual minority stress due in part to an inoculating effect of exposure to racism earlier in life. However, little is known about the lived experience of thriving, resilient bisexual multiracial individuals. In the tradition of positive psychology and context of intersectionality theory, this qualitative study explored how multiracial bisexual individuals develop and maintain flourishing well-€being despite sociocultural factors promoting chronic stressors. In-€depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with 6 multiracial bisexual participants. Interpretive phenomenological analysis revealed 6 key themes for developing and maintaining resilience: integration of intersecting social identities, social support, emotional openness, hope and optimism, meaningful life, and life/personal accomplishments. Deeper knowledge about resilience-€building in holders of multiple-€marginal identities may influence informed stakeholders (bisexual, biracial and multiracial individuals and their families, service providers, researchers, public institutions, and decision makers) to advance development of more effective counseling programs and influence more responsive and affirmative social policies. Subsequent social change involves the advance of sexual health, rights, and behaviors of bisexual, biracial and multiracial citizens.

Risken för perioperativ oavsiktlig hypotermi ökar i samband med anestesi. Redan vid uppkomsten av mild hypotermi riskerar patienten att drabbas av flertalet komplikationer, rörande bland annat koagulation och sårläkning. Vidare kan hypotermin bidra till uppkomsten av postoperativ shivering, vilket patienten ofta upplever som mycket obehagligt. Avsaknaden av nationella riktlinjer, kring hanteringen av oavsiktlig hypotermi, medför brist på stringens i det perioperativa uppvärmningsarbetet. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att belysa effekten av preoperativ uppvärmning för vuxna patienter under det perioperativa vårdförloppet. Metod: En integrativ litteraturöversikt skapades med utgångspunkt i fem sökord, vilka ansågs anknyta till studiens syfte och frågeställningar. Totalt 17 artiklar valdes ut och sammanställdes med hjälp av en integrativ analys. Resultat: Flertalet artiklar påvisade att preoperativ uppvärmning bidrog till en positivt förhöjd intraoperativ kärntemperatur. Vidare bidrog den preoperativa uppvärmningen till en ökad upplevelse av termal komfort och minskad oro under väntetiden inför operation. Slutsats: I likhet med flertalet internationella riktlinjer påvisade litteraturöversikten positiva effekter med preoperativ uppvärmning. Det åligger specialistsjuksköterskan att värna om den specifika omvårdnaden. Med hjälp av preoperativ uppvärmning kan specialistsjuksköterskan bidra till en tryggare och lugnare patient samt ett förbättrat perioperativt flöde med avseende på uppkomsten av oavsiktlig hypotermi.

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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The Saudi Arabian government launched Vision 2030 in 2016 that will have repercussions for all aspects of society. The Saudi nonprofit sector has undergone massive and unprecedented reform ever since. Professionalism is a major tool for this reform, prompting an increasing need for research on the topic of organizational professionalism. This dissertation examines how to define and measure organizational professionalism and its implications in the Saudi nonprofit sector. After introducing key concepts and historical context in Chapter 1, I include three articles that address these themes. Using grounded theory methodology, in Chapter 2, I focus on how nonprofit workers in Saudi Arabia define professionalism. In Chapter 3, I develop, test, and validate a professionalism scale from Saudi nonprofit workers’ perspective. In Chapter 4, I examine implications of professionalism on Saudi nonprofit employees’ work-related wellbeing: job satisfaction, turnover intention, and job burnout. In the Conclusion (Chapter 5), I discuss results along with potential implications for policies and practice, recommendations, limitations, and directions for future research.

This research aims to explore the social satisfaction and happiness in the life of people who immigrated to Sweden from developing countries. The study will also analyse the reasons for migration among international immigrants who have moved to Sweden and what challenges they faced after moving to Sweden.  I will draw upon the concepts of sustainable development, social sustainability, perception, survival, hope, ambition, and well-being to investigate the reasons for immigration and the positive and negative impact of migration on immigrants’ lives (pre and post-migration) and their overall well-being.  Moreover, this research will study the host country's role in shaping migrants' well-being and the effects on the social sustainability of immigrant communities. By conducting qualitative interviews, I aim to gain insights into immigrants’ lives, their pre and post-immigration experiences, reasons for migration, challenges faced, and adaptation to the changes they experience.  The findings of this research will ultimately enhance our understanding of well-being, social sustainability, and their implications on international migrants.

Urbanization and population growth necessitate an increased presence of green spaces in urban settings to uphold the well-being and health of residents. Outdoor environments with green spaces have shown positive effects on our mental and physical health by reducing stress and enhancing well-being. Understanding how outdoor environments are perceived on university campuses can contribute to more effective health promotion efforts across all campus areas in Sweden. This study aims to investigate how outdoor environments on campus are experienced and can be designed to promote health and social sustainability. Data for this study was collected through a survey targeting both students and employees at Umeå University. The findings reveal that green spaces are highly valued in terms of attractiveness and appreciation. The study identifies seasonal variations in usage and highlights certain factors, such as relaxation and proximity to water, as particularly significant. These green spaces provide opportunities for relaxation, nature experiences, and seating areas, contributing to a positive and enjoyable environment for the campus community. In conclusion, the results of the survey indicate that the green spaces on Umeå University's campus are attractive and significant according to the respondents. Therefore, it is important to continue investing in green areas and green spaces to promote a healthy and welcoming environment for all who reside and work on campus.

Kinesio taping constructions are translated into garment construction in order to explore different principles for integrating kinesio taping devices and applying them to function and well-being in an everyday sports context. The significance of this project lies in developing sportswear that integrates similar functions to a Kinesio Tape. Recurring physical ailments are addressed with garments to improve flexibility between the health problem and kinesiology taping functions. A series of design experiments integrating elastic tapes and involving test subjects led to new perspectives in the field. Within the process, different principles were tested that mimic the function of a Kinesio Tape. The developed prototypes were fitted to specific test subjects and then tested with the help of a user test during an activity. The process showed that the subject area still leaves much room for further research. Specifying the field of application more is one possibility.