The development of the forms of responding to self-critical thoughts Scale (FoReST)

Background: Self-critical thoughts are a feature of many mental health problems. Adopting a psychologically flexible response to thoughts has been highlighted as a key determinant of wellbeing. But, the measurement of psychological flexibility (PF) in relation to self-critical thoughts is under-developed. This paper reports on the development of the Forms of Responding to Self-Critical Thoughts Scale (FoReST). Method: Study One involved the development and exploratory factor analysis of the FoReST in a convenience sample of 253 non-clinical adults. Study Two was a confirmatory factor analysis study of the FoReST in a sample of 110 University students. Study 3 explored the convergent and concurrent validity of the FoReST by examining associations with measures of similar constructs (PF, self-compassion, self-criticism) and relevant mental health measures (anxiety, depression, distress). Study 3 also explored the FoReST’s incremental validity for predicting depression and anxiety levels beyond an established measure of self-critical thinking. Results: In Study One, exploratory factor analysis produced a 9-item/2-factor solution (unworkable action and mindful acceptance). The measure demonstrated good internal consistency. In Study 2, the confirmatory factor analysis also indicated a 2-factor model (unworkable action and mindful acceptance) and overall internal consistency that was excellent. In Study Three, the FoReST demonstrated high convergent validity with similar measures, and good concurrent validity with mental health outcomes. Analyses also indicated good incremental validity for the FoReST for predicting HADS depression and anxiety scores. Conclusions: The FoReST appears to be a psychometrically sound measure suitable for measuring change processes in third wave therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Interventions and Compassion Focused therapy

Folkecology and commons management in the Maya Lowlands

Three groups living off the same rainforest habitat manifest strikingly distinct behaviors, cognitions, and social relationships relative to the forest. Only the area's last native Maya reveal systematic awareness of ecological complexity involving animals, plants, and people and practices clearly favoring forest regeneration. Spanish-speaking immigrants prove closer to native Maya in thought, action, and social networking than do immigrant Maya. There is no overriding "local," "Indian," or "immigrant" relationship to the environment. Results indicate that exclusive concern with rational self-interest and institutional constraints do not sufficiently account for commons behavior and that cultural patterning of cognition and access to relevant information are significant predictors. Unlike traditional accounts of relations between culture, cognition, and behavior, the models offered are not synthetic interpretations of people's thoughts and behaviors but are emergent cultural patterns derived statistically from measurements of individual cognitions and behaviors.cognitive models / commons tragedy / culture consensus / social networks / sustainable agroforestry

Munawir Syadzali (Sejarah Pemikiran Dan Kontribusinya Bagi Perkembangan Pemikiran Islam Indonesia Kontemporer)

This article discusses the prominency of Munawir Sjadzali and his thoughts in the vast forest of Indonesia's contemporary Islamic legal thoughts. He was widely famous for the opinion and thoughts he offered suddenly interested public spotlight. Indeed, controversies over his thoughts took places and inevitably came about. However, the building concept of the Re-actualization of (Law) of Islam which is geneanologically “derivative” of his thought remains a major leap forward ideas for grounding Islamic values of the archipelago on earth, so that Islam is not only known as “Arab”. Islam is a universal religion that is not monopolized by one group of people (Arabs), but each (Muslim) is entitled and has the legitimate right to believe and practice what one believed to be true despite the teachings of Islam they are believing and performing look different from a similar practice in the other hemisphere. Therefore, the reform of tenets (law) of Islam according to the socio-historical background is a sunnatullah. The main points of this paper is focused on introducing the prominency of Munawir Sjadzali and his thoughts, then the explanation expanded to look at the socio-political background in which he gave rise his views. The study concludes with a historical analysis in the light of tarikh tasyri‘ as the first base of Munawir Sjadzali's full flaged views and thoughts

Forest burials in Denmark: Nature, non-religion and spirituality

Burial in the forest is a recent, non-confessional alternative to the established cemeteries owned and run by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark. Danish forest burials fulfil common criteria for non-religion and they are an example of institutionalized non-religion. Their non-confessional character is emphasized in the information material directed towards potential buyers of forest burial plots. Forest burials appeal to both non-members and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church; in fact, nearly two-thirds of those who had a forest burial by the end of 2021 were members of the church. I have participated in seven tours conducted at different forest burial sites, and I have interviewed nearly fifty participants about their motives for considering buying a forest burial plot. In my analyses, I structure the interviews along the three dimensions, knowing, doing, and being. I found that the motives for people to choose a forest burial reflected both non-religious and religious/spiritual considerations. Forest burials exemplify a religious complexity where nature, non-religion, religion, and spirituality intersect. In this complexity, I see the institution of forest burial as a non-religious vessel, which the buyers fill with their individual thoughts and acts

Journeys Through Space and Time While Reading International Law and the Politics of History, Found on a Palimpsest, Translated for You, the Reader

I was invited to a symposium on Anne Orford’s book, International Law and the Politics of History. On my way there, my mind wandered, and I found myself lost in a forest of half-remembered stories and unfinished thoughts. Searching for a way out, this is what I discovered

Grieg Festival: The Continental Grieg: German and Danish Poetry, November 3, 2007

This is the concert program of the Grieg Festival: The Continental Grieg: German and Danish Poetry performance on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., at the Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Avenue. Works performed were the following by Edward Grieg: Eingehüllt in graue Wolken / Closely wrapped in grey clouds, Opus 2 No. 2, Hör ich das Liedchen klingen / I heard a little song ring, Opus 2 No. 3, Abschied / Parting, Opus 4 No. 3, Das alte Lied / The old song, Opus 4 No.5, Wo sind sie hin? / Where have they gone, Opus 4 No. 4, Six German Songs, Opus 48, Forårsregn / Spring Showers, Opus 49 No. 6, Til min Dreng / To My Son, Opus 69 No. 2, Ved Moders Grav / At Mother's Grave, Opus 69 No. 3, Jule-Sne / Christmas Snow, Opus 49 No. 5, Snegl, Snegl! / Snail, Snail!, Opus 69 No. 4, Lys Nat / Light Night, Opus 70 No. 3, Se Dig for / Walk With Care, Opus 70 No. 4, Poesien / Poesy, Opus 18 No. 5, and Hjertets Melodier / Melodies of the Heart, Opus 5. Digitization for Boston University Concert Programs was supported by the Boston University Center for the Humanities Library Endowed Fund

Game Transfer Phenomena in video game playing: a qualitative interview study

Video game playing is a popular activity and its enjoyment among frequent players has been associated with absorption and immersion experiences. This paper examines how immersion in the video game environment can influence the player during the game and afterwards (including fantasies, thoughts, and actions). This is what we describe as Game Transfer Phenomena (GTP). GTP occurs when video game elements are associated with real life elements triggering subsequent thoughts, sensations and/or player actions. To investigate this further, a total of 42 frequent video game players aged between 15 and 21 years old were interviewed. Thematic analysis showed that many players experienced GTP, where players appeared to integrate elements of video game playing into their real lives. These GTP were then classified as either intentional or automatic experiences. Results also showed that players used video games for interacting with others as a form of amusement, modeling or mimicking video game content, and daydreaming about video games. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate how video games sometimes triggered intrusive thoughts, sensations, impulses, reflexes, optical illusions, and dissociations

Learning from participants' responses in educational drama in the teaching of education for sustainable development

The context for this paper is an on-going research project that sets out to examine the use of educational drama in the teaching of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the upper stages of primary school. The drama lessons link with some of the key aims in ESD, with a particular locus in the Scottish education system. As 200515 has been designated by UNESCO as 'The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development', it is particularly important to examine and emphasise the key role of drama in the learning process. The main focus of the paper is the examination of what pupils' evaluations of the drama work reveal about how drama might be particularly appropriate for use in ESD-related work. The relationships between the participants in the drama, teacher and pupils, both in and out of role are explored. The conclusions suggest that active, participative learning and the unique way of working within the dramatic context might allow children to develop skills and attitudes necessary for active citizenship and might facilitate learning in ESD