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Psychological Well-Being from the Perspective of Sustainable Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2024) | Viewed by 5426

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Maria Rita Sergi

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Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Interests: psychological well-being; assessment; validation and standardization of psychometric instruments
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Dr. Laura Picconi

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Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
Interests: psychological well-being; assessment; validation and standardization of psychometric instruments
Dr. Chiara Aleffi

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Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy
Interests: general psychology; social psychology; social inclusion; sustainable development; stakeholder engagement; smart universities
Dr. Marco Tommasi

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Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Interests: psychological well-being; assessment; validation and standardization of psychometric instruments
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

According to the report published by the United Nations on the Sustainable Development Goals, people’s psychological well-being has declined dramatically in recent years due to a worsening quality of life, resulting in depression and anxiety. Psychological well-being generally refers to an individual’s feelings about their current quality of life (Anglim et al., 2020) and depends on a combination of factors that lead the individual to feel good and function effectively. The influencing factors are various, such as personal and subjective, social, and economic, and depend on the context in which the individual is embedded. Inevitably, therefore, what happens in an area and within a community can affect the individual’s quality of life (Su et al., 2019). Quality of life is thus inextricably linked to psychological well-being. To ensure that this well-being is sustainable, it is important not only to experience positive emotions but also to cope with and manage the negative and painful emotions of life (Gärling & Jansson, 2021). Since the community is part of this process, it can improve the individual’s psychological well-being by working on the development of quality of life. A cohesive, inclusive, cooperative, and supportive community contributes to the social and economic development of the area, providing innovative and functional solutions for all and thus improving the quality of life (Troisi, 2020).

This Special Issue aims to emphasise the importance of building a sustainable and committed community to improve the psychological well-being of individuals. This can be demonstrated by presenting concept papers and empirical studies on this topic.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: health and well-being; social psychology; sustainable development; sustainable communities; social inclusion; co-creation; achievement of SDGs.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Maria Rita Sergi
Dr. Laura Picconi
Dr. Chiara Aleffi
Dr. Marco Tommasi
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • psychological well-being
  • sustainability
  • psychological sustainability
  • sustainable communities
  • sustainable development

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A Study on MBTI Perceptions in South Korea: Big Data Analysis from the Perspective of Applying MBTI to Contribute to the Sustainable Growth of Communities
by Hyejin Lee and Yoojin Shin
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 4152; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104152 - 15 May 2024
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This study aimed to assess the potential contributions of the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to the sustainable growth of communities by conducting a comprehensive analysis of social perceptions of the MBTI in South Korea through big data analysis. The investigation encompasses three primary [...] Read more.
This study aimed to assess the potential contributions of the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to the sustainable growth of communities by conducting a comprehensive analysis of social perceptions of the MBTI in South Korea through big data analysis. The investigation encompasses three primary stages: data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, involving text mining, network analysis, CONCOR analysis, and sentiment analysis. A total of 31,308 text data pieces (13.73 MB) from various sources, including news, blogs, and other sections of Naver and Google, over the past three years, were collected and analyzed using the keyword “MBTI”. Tools, such as Textom SV, UCINET, and NetDraw, were employed for data collection and analysis. The study’s key findings include the identification, through term frequency (TF) and TF-inverse document frequency analyses, of top-ranking terms, such as 16Types, 4Indicators, Test, Myself, OthersMBTI, Situation, and Contents. The CONCOR analysis further revealed six clusters, encompassing themes like interest in MBTI personality tests, application of 16 types in daily life, MZ’s MBTI consumption patterns, trending of MBTI characters, extension to K-Test, and professional use of MBTI. Moreover, sentiment analysis indicated that 68.5% of individuals in South Korea expressed a positive sentiment towards MBTI, while 31.5% conveyed a negative sentiment. The specific emotions identified included liking (Good Feeling), disgust, and interest, in order of prominence. In light of these findings, this study delineates a spectrum of perceptions regarding MBTI in South Korea, encompassing both positive interests and negative concerns. To ensure the responsible use of MBTI, it is imperative to implement reliable scientific testing and education, mitigate the potential harm of stereotyping, and reshape social perceptions surrounding MBTI usage. Only through these measures can MBTI genuinely contribute to the sustainable growth of communities without being confined to limiting stereotypes. Full article
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Participatory Mapping of Holistic Youth Well-Being: A Mixed Methods Study
by Kayla M. Anderson, Kathryn Y. Morgan, Megan L. McCormick, Natalie N. Robbins, Stacy E. Curry-Johnson and Brian D. Christens
Sustainability 2024, 16(4), 1559; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041559 - 12 Feb 2024
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Urban environments influence well-being among young people in many ways, yet youth perspectives are often excluded from decision-making processes including urban planning and design. From 2020 to 2021, the Nashville Youth Design Team, a participatory action research and design collective composed of high [...] Read more.
Urban environments influence well-being among young people in many ways, yet youth perspectives are often excluded from decision-making processes including urban planning and design. From 2020 to 2021, the Nashville Youth Design Team, a participatory action research and design collective composed of high school students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee investigated the influence of built environments on diverse aspects of youth well-being. By employing a comprehensive eight-element definition of wellness (i.e., environmental, financial, intellectual, mental, physical, recreational, social, and spiritual), the team created and disseminated a Youth Wellness survey to middle and high school students across Nashville-Davidson County. In their survey, youth researchers asked their peers to rate their own wellness across each of these eight domains. The participants were also encouraged to identify locations in the city that either supported or detracted from their sense of well-being. This study utilized these data to conduct a spatial analysis, exploring how proximity to wellness-supporting or detracting locations influenced young people’s self-reported well-being. The data from open-ended survey questions were also analyzed qualitatively to provide context on how different environmental factors influence youth well-being. This research offers insights into the relationship between the built environment and youth wellness, highlighting the importance of incorporating youth perspectives into urban planning efforts. Full article
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The Moderating Effects of Gender and Dispositional Mindful Observation on the Relationship between Nature Contact and Psychological Distress: A Cross-Sectional Study in China
by Xuanyi Wang and Shulin Chen
Sustainability 2023, 15(23), 16457; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316457 - 30 Nov 2023
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Nature conservation is an essential topic in the area of sustainability. Understanding how nature benefits humans, particularly human mental health, contributes to the awareness and promotion of nature conservation. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the positive effects of nature on human [...] Read more.
Nature conservation is an essential topic in the area of sustainability. Understanding how nature benefits humans, particularly human mental health, contributes to the awareness and promotion of nature conservation. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the positive effects of nature on human well-being. However, not all individuals derive the same benefits from engaging with nature. Dispositional mindful observation may play a significant role in the interaction between humans and nature, subsequently influencing the degree of benefit attained. In exploring an efficacious approach to amplify the benefits of nature, this study examined the moderating impact of gender and dispositional mindful observation on the association between nature contact and psychological distress. A total of 786 Chinese participants (490 females; mean age = 22.39 years) were recruited to complete an online survey regarding nature contact, dispositional mindful observation, and psychological distress. The results revealed that dispositional mindful observation significantly moderated the relationship between nature contact and psychological distress. Higher dispositional mindful observation significantly amplified the positive impact of contact with nature on mental health. Body observation showed the strongest moderating effect among the three dispositional mindful observation facets, followed by emotional awareness and external perception. No significant gender difference was found in the mental health benefits of nature contact. In conclusion, dispositional mindful observation may be a valuable focus for amplifying the mental health benefits obtained from engaging with nature. Full article
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Theater-Based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
by Manuel Martí-Vilar, Nuria Fernández-Gómez, Sergio Hidalgo-Fuentes, Francisco González-Sala, César Merino-Soto and Filiberto Toledano-Toledano
Sustainability 2023, 15(23), 16480; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316480 - 1 Dec 2023
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This study is intended to determine, from a systematic review, the importance and effectiveness of different interventions aimed at improving social skills in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through theatrical techniques. For this purpose, a systematic review of the literature published from [...] Read more.
This study is intended to determine, from a systematic review, the importance and effectiveness of different interventions aimed at improving social skills in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through theatrical techniques. For this purpose, a systematic review of the literature published from 2011 to 2021 in the ERIC, Web of Science, EuropePMC, PubPsych, Índices-Csic, Redalyc, Roderic, Scopus, PubMed, Scielo, and Dialnet databases was carried out, and a total of 29 articles were reviewed. The results indicate an improvement in socioemotional functioning, self-esteem, emotion management, empathy and listening, communication and social interaction, adaptive skills, as well as an increase in body awareness in people with ASD. It can be concluded that theater creates a safe environment in which people with ASD can engage with their own emotions and those of others, thereby offering a therapeutic setting in which to promote mental health in different aspects of both prevention and treatment. Full article
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