10896nam 22004573 450 991088289920332120240823080259.09789819750498(electronic bk.)9789819750481(MiAaPQ)EBC31608977(Au-PeEL)EBL31608977(CKB)34118612800041(EXLCZ)993411861280004120240823d2024 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierBreaking the Silos Exploring the Multiple Perspectives of Positive Psychology1st ed.Singapore :Springer,2024.©2024.1 online resource (291 pages)Print version: Walter, Ofra Breaking the Silos Singapore : Springer,c2024 9789819750481 Intro -- Foreword: A Bold Journey Toward Positive Future Well-Being -- Interconnectivity Amongst and Between Disciplines -- Contents -- Part I Interconnectivity Amongst and Between Disciplines: Seeking Authentic Relationships -- 1 Parents' Emotional Behavior and Their Children's Empathy and Emotion Regulation During the COVID-19 Lockdown -- Introduction -- Children's Emotional Competence: Emotion Regulation and Empathy -- Parents' Emotional Behavior During a Crisis -- The Coronavirus Pandemic -- The Current Study -- Methods -- Participants -- Measures -- Procedure -- Results -- Findings of Mediation Analysis -- Discussion -- Limitations -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- 2 The Dance That Reconnects -- Introduction -- Ecstatic Dance: Background -- Ecstatic Practices and Mental Health -- Ecstatic Gods -- Modern Revivals: Healing, Wholeness, and Ecstasy -- Rituals of Dissociation -- The Utopian Impulse and Alternative Spirituality of Raves -- Ecstatic Activism -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Women Entrepreneurship in India: Evolution, Challenges, and the Way Forward -- Introduction -- Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India -- Economic Reforms -- Technology and Digital Revolution -- Startup Ecosystems -- Demographic Advantage -- Rise of the Middle Class and Consumer Market -- Access to Capital -- Government Support -- Cultural Shifts -- History of Women Entrepreneurs in India -- Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs -- Gender Bias -- Limited Access to Resources and Finance -- Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities -- Lack of Networking and Mentorship Opportunities -- Cultural and Social Constraints -- Strategies to Overcome Challenges -- Changing Mindsets and Tackling Gender Bias -- Enhancing Access to Resources and Finance -- Promoting Work-Life Balance -- Creating Networking and Mentorship Platforms.Encouraging Entrepreneurship Education and Skill Development -- Strengthening Policy Support and Advocacy -- Current State of Affairs of Women Entrepreneurship in India -- The Way Forward -- Reforming Policy and Offering Government Support -- Strengthening Financial Inclusion -- Addressing Gender Biases and Stereotypes -- Promoting Technology and Digitalization -- Fostering Collaboration and Networking -- Providing an Entrepreneurship Support Ecosystem -- Ensuring Access to Markets and Networks -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Overview of Our Research on the Impact of Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence on Satisfaction with Life and Anxiety and Depression as Key Predictors of Well-Being Among Emerging Adults -- Introduction -- Satisfaction with Life -- Emotional Intelligence -- Spirituality and Spiritual Intelligence -- Anxiety and Depression -- Our Research to Date -- Limitations -- Recommendations for Future Research -- References -- 5 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Management of Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace -- Introduction -- Emotion and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace -- Stress and Anxiety at Work -- The Present Study -- Method -- Participants -- Instruments -- Results -- Results of Correlation Analysis -- Results of Regression Analysis -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II Interconnectivity Amongst and Between Disciplines: Engaging with Alternate Belief Structures -- 6 Expectations and Satisfaction of the Most Promising Student Teachers in Physical Education -- Introduction -- Methods -- Participants -- Research Design and Tools -- Procedure -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Exterior Layer of the Program -- Essence of the Program -- Discussion -- Limitations and Directions for Future Research -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 From Identity and Intentionality to a Metaphysics of Consciousness.Introduction: Metaphysics, Law of Self-identity, and Intentionality -- The Acquisition of Knowledge, the Architecture of Consciousness, and Their Self Sufficiency -- Absolute Nothingness and the Transcendental Self -- Foundation of Soft Logic -- Introduction -- Axioms and Definitions of Soft Logic -- Basic Arithmetic of Soft Numbers -- Summary and Psychological Implication -- References -- 8 Wondering About Well-Being: The Role of the Wandering Nerve -- The Concept, Importance, and Assessment of Well-Being -- The Vagal Nerve -- Relationships Between Vagal Nerve Activity and Well-Being -- Effects of Vagal Activation on Well-Being -- Effects of Well-Being Interventions on HRV -- Mechanisms Linking Vagal Activity to Well-Being -- Summary -- References -- 9 Development of a Program to Strengthen Caring and Social-Emotional Abilities for Middle School Educational Staff -- Introduction -- Methods -- The Program -- Participants -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results -- Theme 1: Personal and Professional Benefits -- Theme 2: Providing Useful Tools -- Theme 3: Monotonous Delivery -- Theme 4: Need for More Practice -- Theme 5: Satisfaction with the Facilitator -- Theme 6: Self Development -- Theme 7: Better Individuals -- Theme 8: Wanting a Longer Workshop -- Theme 9: Religious Issues -- Theme 10: Timing -- Summary -- References -- Part III Interconnectivity Amongst and Between Disciplines: Enacting Alternatives -- 10 A Model of Inter-Cultural Connection Through the Performing Arts: Enacting Alternative Communication Strategies -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Integrating the Arts into a Process of Union and Change -- The Birth of the Arcobaleno: The Beginning of the Research -- The Present Research -- The Research Model -- Research Field -- Research Question -- Research Approach and Research Tools -- Findings and Discussion -- Initiation Phase.Implementation Phase -- Institutionalization Phase -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Understanding the Relational Web of Adolescent Spirituality: The Outcomes of a National Inquiry in One Christian School System -- Introduction: Overview and Orientation to Our Journey -- The Journey of Others: Threads from the Research Literature -- A Different Form of Literature Review -- An Overview of the Context, Aspects, and Issues in the Field -- Quantitative Threads in Educational Settings -- Qualitative Threads in Educational Settings -- The Methodological Approach: Moving into and Through the Data -- Concluding Discussion: A Summary of Spirituality as a Social Imaginary -- References -- 12 Entrepreneurship for Women in Rural Odisha: Evolution Over the Past Five Years and Socioeconomic Relevance -- Introduction -- Significance of Rural Women in India and Odisha -- Role of Micro-enterprises in the Rural Landscape -- Empowerment of Women Through Micro-enterprises -- Role of SHGs in Rural Entrepreneurship -- History of SHGs -- Growth of SHGs in Odisha Through Mission Shakti in the Past Five Years -- Financial Inclusion: Bank Linkage and Building Rural Enterprises -- Impact of SHGs on Socio-cultural Dynamics -- Study on the Socioeconomic Impact of Entrepreneurship on Rural Women -- Objectives of the Study -- Research Hypotheses -- Methodology -- Findings -- Inferences of the Study -- Recommendations Based on Study Data -- Limitations of the Study -- Ethical and Cultural Sensitivities -- Conclusion -- Questionnaire Template -- Questionnaire for Mapping the Socioeconomic Impact of Entrepreneurship on Women in Rural Odisha -- References -- 13 Two Routes to Strategic Adaptation in Crisis: The Case of Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel -- Introduction -- The Context of Small Business -- Characteristics of Small Businesses.Predictors of Small Business Performance -- Small Businesses in Times of Crisis -- Associating Business Owners' Personality Traits with Their Business Performance: The Conceptual Framework of Positive Psychology -- Two Personal Predispositions: Emotional Intelligence Versus Catastrophization -- The Present Study -- Methods -- Setting -- Sample -- Measures -- Procedure -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Study Limitations -- Future Directions -- References -- Part IV Interconnectivity Amongst and Between Disciplines: Developing Future Driven Paradigms -- 14 From Structure to Resilience: Positive Psychology as a Means to Improve the Quality of Healthcare -- Introduction -- The Concept of Resilience -- Impact of Resilience on Workplace Outcomes -- Strategies of High- and Low-Resilient Healthcare Professionals -- Skepticism -- Anticipation -- Proactivity -- Summary -- Suggestions for Further Research -- Practical Implications -- Nurturing Skepticism -- Developing Anticipation Skills -- Encouraging Proactive Behaviors -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Art-Based Professional Development Program for Educators Working with Children at Risk -- Background -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Incorporating Arts in Education -- Art and Working with SEND -- The Lovecircles Program -- The Present Research -- Method -- Interpretive Paradigm -- Participants -- Tools -- Data Analysis -- Findings -- Integration of Art: Eliminating Personal Emotional Barriers and Expressing Emotion Through Metaphors -- Integration of Holistic Dimensions as a Tool for Professional Development -- Emotional Pedagogy with Students with SEND-A Relational Approach -- Art-Based Pedagogy Within SEND -- Multi-dimensional Tutoring-Integration of Art Within Experiential Group Learning -- Discussion -- Use of the Arts.Multi-dimensional Tutoring-Integration of the Arts Within Experiential Group Learning.Walter Ofra1766063Fitzsimmons Phil1766064Kasler Jonathan1766065Routray 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