8 research outputs found
Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs and the risk of relapse in alcohol dependence
Phenomenological and numerical issues concerning dynamics of nonisobaric multicomponent diffusion of gases in macroporous media
The homogeneity of an immiscible liquid–liquid system was investigated in a baffled vessel agitated by a Rushton turbine. The dispersion homogeneity was analyzed by comparing Sauter mean diameters and drop size distribution (DSD) determined in different measured regions for various impeller speeds. The sizes of droplets were obtained by the in-situ measurement technique and by the Image Analysis (IA) method. Dispersion kinetics was successfully fitted with Hong and Lee (1983) model. The effect of intermittency turbulence on drop size reported by Bałdyga and Podgórska (1998) was analyzed and the multifractal exponent was evaluated
Autothermicity, multiplicity, yield and selectivity of catalytic processes in a polytropic fluidized bed reactor
Adapting the Dietary Fat and Free Sugar Short Questionnaire: A Comprehensive Polish Modification for Enhanced Precision in Nutritional Assessments
Background: This study aimed to investigate whether The Dietary Fat and Free Sugar—Short Questionnaire (DFS) is a reliable and valid measure that can be used in Polish conditions. It involved 291 participants, aged 14 to 70 (M = 25.9, SD = 10.1), the majority of whom were women (75%). Methods: The questionnaire consisted of, among others, Polish DFS version, FFQ-6, TFEQ, and SCOFF. Test–retest reliability was established on the group of 26 students with a 2-week interval. Participants’ percentage of energy intake from both free sugars and saturated fats based on FFQ was correlated with DFS total and subscales scores. To investigate convergent and divergent validity, DFS scores with TFEQ correlations were performed. Diagnostic validity was established based on difference analysis between groups with the risk of eating disorders and those without the risk of those based on SCOFF. Results: Test–retest reliability (rtr = 0.856) and internal consistency (α = 0.797) indicated excellent reliability. DFS correlated significantly with FFQ for both total scores (r = 0.82) and each subscale: sugar (0.79), fat (0.75), and fat–sugar (0.59). The correlations of DFS and TFEQ were statistically significant for cognitive restraint (r = 0.32) and uncontrolled eating (r = 0.19). There also have been found significant differences based on SCOFF regarding DFS. Conclusions: The results suggest good reliability and validity of the Polish version of DFS
Basic Psychological Needs, Stress and Coping Strategies - A Comparative Analysis of Pre-Epidemic and Epidemic Experiences
Background: The global epidemic of SARS-CoV-2 caused various deprivations and threats and forced the implementation of drastic restrictions in the whole world, including Poland.
Objectives: Recognizing the consequences of the epidemic in the context of basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration, the level of experienced stress, and the use of coping strategies.
Design: The results of the pre-epidemic group (N = 626; aged 18 - 40) were compared with the results of the epidemic group (N = 282; aged 17 - 44). The following tests were used; BPNS&FS (Chen et al., 2015), PSS (Cohen et al., 1983), and COPE (Carver et al., 1989).
Results: Women from the epidemic group reported higher levels of stress, lower satisfaction and higher frustration of autonomy and competence than the control group. Men from the epidemic group differed from the control group only by a higher frustration of autonomy. We found significant differences in coping strategy preference. The epidemic group was characterized by the following strategies: acceptance, mental disengagement, restraint, positive reinterpretation and growth, use of emotional social support, and use of humor.
Conclusions: The results are consistent with previously documented reactions to uncontrolled and critical stressors and indicate the adaptability of undertaken coping efforts
Analiza zmian w zakresie zaspokojenia i frustracji podstawowych potrzeb psychologicznych oraz stresu i radzenia sobie z nim w pierwszych miesiącach pandemii COVID-19 w 2020 roku wśród kobiet
Globalna pandemia COVID-19 była wydarzeniem powodującym liczne deprywacje, zagrożenia oraz konieczność wprowadzenia drastycznych restrykcji. Celem badania było sprawdzenie, czy zmieniało się zaspokojenie i frustracja podstawowych potrzeb psychologicznych, odczuwanie stresu i radzenie sobie z nim wraz z przebiegiem pandemii i zmianami sytuacji społeczno-ekonomicznej. Badanie przeprowadzono na kobietach, które – według dostępnych danych – doświadczały większego stresu i frustracji związanej z sytuacją pandemii. W okresie od marca do maja 2020 roku dwukrotnie w odstępie dwóch miesięcy zbadano on-line 298 ochotniczek (wiek 16–73) za pomocą BPNS&FS Chen i in. (2015), PSS Cohena i in. (1983), COPE Carvera i in. (1989) oraz zestawem pytań związanych specyficznie z pandemią. Stwierdzono wzrost frustracji potrzeb kompetencji i więzi. Obniżył się poziom odczuwanego stresu i wzrosło poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Nasiliły się strategie tłumienia konkurencyjnych działań, pozytywnej reinterpretacji i rozwoju oraz zaprzeczania, natomiast osłabiła się strategia psychicznego uwalnianie się. Zmianom uległo także wiele specyficznych dla sytuacji pandemii strategii radzenia sobie. Pomimo utrzymywania się wysokiego stresu specyficznego, generalnie nastąpił spadek działań prewencyjnych i przestrzegania zasad ochrony przed zakażeniem. Wyniki wskazują na deprymujący i stresujący wpływ sytuacji pandemii na kobiety oraz na dynamiczne zmiany adaptacyjne i radzenia sobie z tą sytuacją