Intrusive and Deliberate Rumination Predict Posttraumatic Growth in Members Enrolled in a Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as the experience of positive change, or psychological growth, that occurs as a result of a highly challenging life event or crisis (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). Given that over one-third of the American population lives with some form of cardiovascular disease (American Heart Association, 2011), promoting posttraumatic growth in this population may promote more successful adaptation and coping and may serve to reduce morbidity and mortality (Affleck, 1987). Thus, the present study investigated the predictors of posttraumatic growth in a cardiac rehabilitation setting at rehabilitation entrance (PTG1) and exit (PTG2) and examined change in PTG scores over time. Although PTG scores were not significantly different at rehabilitation completion, results of the present study revealed that PTG1 was primarily predicted by deliberate rumination scores and a poorer physical quality of life at rehabilitation entrance and PTG2 was primarily predicted by deliberate rumination scores and greater physical impairment rehabilitation completion. Longitudinally, PTG2 was primarily predicted by intrusive rumination scores and a poorer quality of life at rehabilitation entrance. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the clinical and behavioral characteristics that are likely to correspond to PTG in cardiac patients

Intersectional Identities and Microaggressions: The Experience of Transgender Females

Historically, attention given to privileged LGBT minorities such as white LGBT individuals, renders those who experience multiple minority identities as unacknowledged. There is a scarcity of research exploring the intersectional experiences of transgender individuals and how these experiences impact their mental health and well-being. For that reason, the intent of this study was to learn more about transgender females who hold additional minority statuses, their transition experiences, their circumstances, and the nature of their social environment. Specifically, I investigated trans female experiences of transitioning with a specific focus on the intersection of gender identity, race, socioeconomic status (SES), and age. For this study, the research was conducted using a narrative tradition and an intersectionality theory paradigm. Data were collected through observations, archival data, and eight semi-structured individual interviews. Purposeful stratified sampling was used for the recruitment of self-identified transgender female participants from a local LGBT community center. It is my hope that through this research, counselors can begin to gain a rich understanding of the ways that issues of oppression can be more effectively addressed in the transgender community

From Here to Net Zero: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Sustainable Transportation

Internet publication / Online URL : https://eiexchange.com/content/from-here-to-net-zero-entrepreneurial-opportunities-in-sustainabThe transportation industry, and the shift to renewable energy, is ripe with opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators who yearn to help shape a more sustainable future and boost their own fortunes. In late 2023, more than 200 countries met in Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). They made commitments to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and triple capacity in renewable energy by 2030, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite this monumental worldwide commitment and a growing political will to let go of fossil fuels, significant and complex challenges stand in the way. In this article we outline the opportunities for visionary entrepreneurs and innovators who can find ways to get past those challenges. In particular, we focus on the transportation industry, a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, heavily dependent on fossil fuels

Is the sharing economy over?

The unprecedented pandemic of the coronavirus has turned the world upside down, affecting individuals, societies, countries and economies across the globe. Both the human and the economic toll of Covid19 continues to rise. The sharing economy is one of the sectors that has been profoundly disrupted by the measures taken to slow down and overcome the pandemic.Will the sharing economy, just recently the darling of all unicorn watchers, survive the coronavirus pandemic

A study of user effort as measured using query construction and interface selection

This pilot study was designed to examine user beliefs and behaviors on the selection and use of search features and search interfaces. The study consisted of five weeks of user logs taken from an Ultraseek server and surveys administered immediately before and after this time period. The survey results indicated a strong correlation between a user's level of effort and their perceived benefit of that effort. Results from the log files were inconclusive but suggested a reluctance to use the advanced search interface. Reported feature use increased by more than 35% over the five weeks. This raises the question of how the behavior of an Internet user changes over time. Further study into the increased use of features and the best interface to provide them is recommended

Micro Entry Theory: Understanding the Drivers and Effects of the Entry of Micro Players in the Context of Digital Platforms

Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Digital platforms have facilitated the entry into the market of micro players, a subcategory of specialists formed by individuals offering products and services on a very small scale. This study builds on previous research on micro players' entry, to formalize, validate, and expand a theory of micro entry that helps to explain the market dynamics when micro players use digital platforms to enter the market. We (1) examine how macro-economic conditions influence the entry of micro players and specialists and (2) investigate the differential effects of the entry of micro players and specialists on the generalists' performance. Our setting is the accommodation industry in Spain, in which generalists are represented by dominant hotels and micro players and specialists by occasional and regular operators who entered the market through Airbnb. We find that the entry of micro players into the market through digital platforms is driven by high unemployment rates and platform legitimacy, factors that do not similarly influence the entry of specialists. Additionally, the results show that the entry of specialists decreases generalists' performance, while micro players' entry is complementary.Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Grant Number: PID2019-111422GB-I00

Promoting the Wellness of Physician-Residents: Counselor-Delivered Coaching

Current studies on coaching have largely been process- and outcomes-oriented while lacking a firm theoretical foundation on which to base skills and techniques. Coaching has been utilized in many settings in order to address employee work attitude and well-being. This article explores the effects of counselor-delivered coaching on the wellness of physician-residents. Counselors are trained in many of the skills that organically apply to coaching, and medical education programs can benefit from counselor-facilitated coaching as part of their graduate medical education program. Counselor-delivered coaching also can help residents reduce common stresses, mitigate negative patient outcomes, and avoid burnout. This increase in physician wellness is likely to result in decreased medical errors. For these reasons, the authors explore the use of basic counseling techniques in the context of coaching sessions involving medical school educators and residents, thereby bridging the gap between coaching and counseling. Counselor-delivered coaching may be a valuable resource for reducing physician burnout. Therefore, medical schools and medical practices should consider developing and including counselor-delivered coaching to improve physicians’ quality of life and thus, in turn, patient results. Findings from this study support future data-driven studies of counselor-delivered coaching, training opportunities for counselor education programs, and an evolution of coaching techniques

Clarifying the Sharing Economy: Conceptualization, Typology, Antecedents, and Effects

In the last decade, we have seen a spectacular rise of companies that are often described by the common term “the sharing economy.” The emerging academic research on the topic reflects the importance and the far-reaching implications of this phenomenon but also demonstrates a lack of conceptual clarity about what the sharing economy represents. By addressing the main conceptual tensions that exist in this field, our paper integrates the body of knowledge on the sharing economy, clarifies the concept, and develops a typology of sharing-economy organizations. We map out the antecedents and effects of the sharing economy, identifying empirical research that has been done at the consumer, provider, and platform levels of analysis and develop avenues for future research.The Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitivenes