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This paper discusses pluralism and the uncertainty of trends in the global ethics of responsibility, contrasting them with Catholic social teaching. T

This paper discusses pluralism and the uncertainty of trends in the global ethics of responsibility, contrasting them with Catholic social teaching. T

Author(s): Piotr Kwiatek / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2014

Keywords: APPRO; positive psychology; human formation; program

This article presents a specific opportunity to apply the knowledge of positive psychology in furthering the human formation of clergy and religious. The APPRO program was conceived specifically to address the needs of seminarians, priests, and consecrated persons in their initial formation as well as their continuing personal growth for effective ministry. It focuses on the psy-chological well-being of the individual which undoubtedly can enhance and optimize the ongoing formation of the person.

Validating Global Competency Scale for Indian Business and Management Education

Validating Global Competency Scale for Indian Business and Management Education

Author(s): Arup Barman,Jothika Konwar / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2013

Keywords: Global Competencies; India; B-Schools; Validity and Reliability Check

When the organizations started to expand their business across the globe, with the opening up of markets, the issues of international management strategies and competencies of international mangers got more and more attention. Researchers along with the business houses started their quest for identifying, defining and framing a set of competencies necessary for a successful international manager. In this process throughout the years a number of models and construct have been developed to address the issue of competencies required for globalized management era. In the context of management educations the issues global competency development is yet in the stage of infancy, developing very sluggishly, un-professionally and irrelevantly. Considering the state of pseudo showcasing the global competency development practices in the B-schools in India, the authors attempted to develop a scale for facilitating assessment among the students of b-schools for Indian educational set-up. The present attempt has identified the variables from various models and constructs and checked the validity and reliability of the scale proposed.

The use of adventure education in coping with the stress of cancer

Wykorzystanie edukacji przygodą w radzeniu sobie ze stresem choroby nowotworowej

Author(s): Małgorzata Rębiałkowska-Stankiewicz / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 2/2016

Keywords: oncological disease; stress; adventure; nature; coping

The occurrence of neoplastic disease is a serious and unsuccessful change in a man’s life situation. Support in coping with neoplastic disease is therapeutic education that is understood as allowing patients to acquire skills to recognize in themselves the internal forces and resources to fight the disease, to cope with emotions, to have constructive communication, to find the sense of illness. Helpful in achieving these objectives can be adventure education, which assumes that change can be achieved through direct and intentional contact with challenge, adventure and experience. The article presents qualitative research conducted among 20 cancer patients who participated in the workshop with the use of adventure. The study shows that participation in adventure education is conducive to looking at disease from a distance and promotes better coping with it. It also leads to the sick person’s amazement with the world, curiosity about life and other people, joy of small things and desire to enter into direct contact with nature.

ARISTOTLE, THE NAMES OF VICES AND VIRTUES: WHAT IS THE CRITERION OF QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF THE MORAL BEHAVIOUR?

ARISTOTLE, THE NAMES OF VICES AND VIRTUES: WHAT IS THE CRITERION OF QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF THE MORAL BEHAVIOUR?

Author(s): Ana Bazac / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2017

Keywords: Aristotle; telos; vices and virtues

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle has given a tableau of the desirable virtues and their infringement through the surpassing of their limits. Thus, every virtue is framed or delimited by vices that represent either its excess or its deficiency. However, this type of defining is related to deep, metaphysical reasons: since every being, especially the liv-ing one, has its telos. Man’s telos is to practise and fulfil his human specificity, i.e. reason, and reason is the measure/quality of virtue as such; the excess or deficiency in his behaviour perverts and even stops the realisation of the humanity of man. And this humanity is, in turn, in accordance to the telos of nature, the good in and for the preser-vation of all things. If, hypothetically, persons would not be virtuous at all, this accord-ance would not be realised and man would be an accident in the logic of nature: and accidents are removed, sooner or later. The criterion of the “quantitative” moral evalua-tion is thus qualitative: a quality, the good aimed at by mindfulness applied to the con-crete particular moral relations and learned from experience.

Meditation and Creativity

Meditacija i kreativnost

Author(s): Ksenija Popadić / Language(s): Serbian / Issue: 11/2016

Keywords: meditation; creativity; higher states of consciousness; flow; meditation techniques; vipassana; concentration meditations

This paper is a pioneering attempt to draw attention to the connection between meditation and creativity. The author compares the creative process to the process of meditation. Meditation, just like the creative process, results in a piece of creative work, which informs us about the possibility of using meditation as a creative technique with the aim of improving our creativity. The first part of the paper defines the basic concepts: creativity and meditation. The paper goes on to inform us about the place that meditation takes in contemporary psychology. The author explains that various kinds of meditation techniques can be divided into two groups: concentration meditations and mindfulness (or vipassana) meditations. The paper gives special attention to higher states of consciousness or the so called flow that can be described as the optimal state of consciousness in which levels of cognitive functioning are at the maximum. There are also examples illustrating how the skills that help us get into the flow state are developed. The conclusion is that meditation directly increases one’s ability to assess the quality of the content one is dealing with, whether it is by observing, using or creating it. Although this area has not been the subject of scientific studies so far, based on some case studies (involving meditation masters), it can be confidently stated that there is a clear connection between meditation and creativity, meaning that people who meditate regularly are at the same time increasing their creative abilities and creative output.

CONFERENCE REPORT

KONFERENCE

Author(s): Jan Benda / Language(s): Czech / Issue: 2/2018

Keywords: International Mindfulness Conference; Amsterdam;

Mezinárodní konference o všímavosti, Amsterdam, 10.–13. července 2018

Skills and Confidence are the Basic Principles of Traditional Psychotherapy in Sri Lanka

Dovednost a důvěra jsou základní principy tradièní psychoterapie na Srí Lance

Author(s): Roman Hytych / Language(s): Czech / Issue: 1/2014

Keywords: Psychotherapy; Sri Lanka; basic principles of psychotherapy; traditional psychotherapy; skills; confidence; book review;

The review of: Kunovitz-Vogtová, B. (2013). Tovil: Léčebný rituál jako psychoterapie

Treatments for internet addiction, sex addiction and compulsive buying: A meta-analysis

Treatments for internet addiction, sex addiction and compulsive buying: A meta-analysis

Author(s): Martina Goslar,Max Leibetseder,Hannah M. Muench,Stefan G. Hofmann,Anton-Rupert Laireiter / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

Keywords: Internet addiction; sex addiction; compulsive buying, treatment; meta-analysis

Background and aims. Internet addiction, sex addiction and compulsive buying are common behavioral problems, which share similarities with gambling disorder and substance use disorders. However, little is known about the efficacy of their treatments. The objective of this meta-analysis was to examine the efficacy of the treatments of such problem behaviors, and to draw parallels to gambling disorder and substance use disorders in terms of treatment response. Methods. Literature search yielded 91 studies totaling 3,531 participants to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the short-term and long-term efficacy of psychological, pharmacological and combined treatments for internet addiction, sex addiction, and compulsive buying. Results. Psychological, pharmacological, and combined treatments were associated with robust pre-post improvements in the global severity of internet addiction (Hedges's g: 1.51, 1.13, and 2.51, respectively) and sex addiction (Hedges's g: 1.09, 1.21, and 1.91, respectively). For compulsive buying, psychological and pharmacological treatments were also associated with a large-sized pre-post reduction in global severity (Hedges's g: 1.00 and 1.52, respectively). The controlled pre-post and within-group pre-follow-up effect sizes were in the similar range, with few exceptions. Moderator analyses suggest that psychological interventions are effective for reducing compulsive behaviors, especially when delivered face-to-face and conducted over extended periods of time. Combinations of cognitive-behavioral approaches with medications showed an advantage over monotherapies. Discussion and Conclusions. The results suggest that treatments for common behavioral addictions are effective in the short term, similar to those implemented for gambling disorder and substance use disorders, but more rigorous clinical trials are needed.

To live Gestalt

Žít Gestalt

Author(s): David Kremeník,Patrik Rudolf / Language(s): Czech / Issue: 1/2019

Keywords: conference reports;

Report from the 6th Czech and the 3rd Czech-Slovak Gestalt conference psychotherapy, Mikulov, 5. – 7. 4. 2019

Book review

Book review

Author(s): Sabrina Francesconi / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2020

THE MUSEUM - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN TERMS OF AESTHETIC TRAINING

THE MUSEUM - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN TERMS OF AESTHETIC TRAINING

Author(s): Diana- Loredana Bîzgan / Language(s): English / Issue: 14/2020

Keywords: aesthetic education; frequency of museum visits; kitsch phenomenon;

This research aims to investigate the long-term impact of the museum visit in terms of forming attitudes about the authenticity of objects. Following the questionnaire applied and the data analysis, it was observed that in general the museum is appreciated and valued by students. It has an important role in their lives but also in the education process. It also contributes to the development of respect for material and spiritual values that have been created over time. The study conducted through 5th and 6th grade students highlighted the importance of the activities they carried out in primary school, highlighting the impact they had on their training.

Zamoyska’s Conception of Work as a Method of Self-Fulfillment

Zamoyska’s Conception of Work as a Method of Self-Fulfillment

Author(s): Maria Joanna Gondek / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2021

Keywords: Hedwig Zamoyska; method of triple-work; self-realization; physical work; intellectual work; spiritual work;

Zamoyska presented reflections unique for the European social thought. She identified with philosophical and religious views considering work as the fundamental manner of fulfilling man’s individual and social life. However, from the standpoint of a practical human life, these ideas lacked an important factor. And namely, showing precisely the way of performing work itself. Thus, work requires employing an appropriate method, which translates directly into the practice of human life. And she did not mean a narrowly conceived method, concerning selected jobs or some kind of man’s professional activities. The suggested method referred to work which every man needs to undertake in order to fulfill his or her life. It concerned work which enables men to fulfill themselves in the most fundamental dimension as humans. This is accomplished by man undertaking systematically three kinds of work throughout their life: physical, intellectual and spiritual. They are interdependent and mutually complementary, this is why none of them may be excluded during human life. Only their parallel continuation ensures man’s harmonious development. The suggested method is universal since it concerns the way of performing work as a factor conditioning the fulfillment of human life. Thereby, her considerations on the method of work bring new meaning into the field of practical philosophy.

Chronicle of Scholarly Events in Legal History and Roman Law in the Slovak Republic and Czech Republic in 2020

Chronicle of Scholarly Events in Legal History and Roman Law in the Slovak Republic and Czech Republic in 2020

Author(s): Adriana Švecová,Ingrid Lanczová / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2021

Keywords: wydarzenia naukowe; Słowacja; Czechy; historia prawa; stopnie i tytuły naukowe; konferencje; scholarly events; Slovakia; Czechia; legal history; academic degrees; conferences

How Change Adaptability Helps in Times of Pandemic and can be Enhanced in Remote Environment

How Change Adaptability Helps in Times of Pandemic and can be Enhanced in Remote Environment

Author(s): Michael Hagemann / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2021

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; remote learning; adapting to the situation; change adaptability; practice and learning in virtual environments;

Purpose: The question of how people cope with the increasing pace of change remains challenging. This study deals with how people can learn - remotely - to adapt better and faster to change. Study design/methodology/approach: In a literature review, the concept of change adaptability and its practical relevance will be explored. Concepts of adult learning and remote learning will be investigated, and the results will be synthesized to create a model of how Change Adaptability can be learned remotely. Findings: A model has been created showing how Change Adaptability can be learned in its most critical detailed aspects in a remote context. Originality/value: A new and unique model proposed how Change Adaptability can be learned remotely.

THE COLOURS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

THE COLOURS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Author(s): Iwona Gorzeń-Mitka / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2018

Keywords: organizational consciousness; business environment; complex challenges;

We live in VUCA world. One of crucial modern management challenges is to operate in volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity business environment (VUCA) (Gorzeń-Mitka 2017, 2018). Nowadays each organization must continuously seek for the ways to improve its operations (Sipa, Gorzen-Mitka & Skibinski, 2015, Sitek, 2017, Wasiluk, 2017). At the moment, many researchers and business practitioners more and more often indicate that the current way to run organizations has been stretched to its limits. At the same time, many studies indicate the relationship between a higher level of organizational consciousness and performance (Ajmal& Aziz Lodhi, 2015, Pandey & Gupta, 2008, Rooke & Torbert, 1998, Pruzan, 2001).

LIFE, ILLNESS, DEATH: THE RED FLOWERS OF OUR EXISTENCE

LIFE, ILLNESS, DEATH: THE RED FLOWERS OF OUR EXISTENCE

Author(s): Renata Martinec / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2021

Keywords: Who Wants to Live Forever; life; illness; death;

Elevator. I stood opposite my neighbor. Silence. Tears. “He has a brain tumour.” Silence again. “He” is his son. We looked at each other. I could feel his fear. I felt his fear in my chest. In my whole body. I started to talk. Only nonsense. About some people that I know and who still have lived after the same diagnosis. About hope, miracles, fight. Only nonsense.

Targeting the Needs of Self-Determination Theory: An Overview of Mental Health Care Apps

Targeting the Needs of Self-Determination Theory: An Overview of Mental Health Care Apps

Author(s): Luke Brownlow / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2022

Keywords: mHealth; depression; mobile applications; the Self-Determination Theory; SDT

Introduction: Smartphone apps are a highly accessible tool to supplement self-treatment for mental health challenges, such as depression, and are underrepresented in research. While many studies have performed content analyses of health apps, few studies have reviewed their adherence to behavior theory. Aims: The objective of this study is to assess mHealth depression apps through the lens of the Self-Determination Theory and identify if app functions target the three basic needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Methods: All depression apps available from iTunes and Google Play that met inclusion criteria were analyzed (N = 194). Apps were reviewed for price options, store availability, download rates, and how functions targeted the three basic needs for intrinsic and sustained health behavior change outlined in the Self-Determination Theory. Results: Findings showed that most of the apps targeted at least one of the basic needs (158/194, 81.4%). However, only a few of these apps targeted all three basic needs to some degree (15/194, 7.7%), and no single app targeted all three basic needs fully. Furthermore, neither store availability, price option nor download rates were accurate predictors that apps targeted the three basic needs. Conclusions: The results suggest that some depression apps targeted autonomy, competence, and relatedness but this was limited to a small number of apps through few functions available in each app. People who want access to more functions targeting the needs would need to download a suite of apps.

Contributors

Contributors

Author(s): Krystyna Kujawińska Courtney / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2022

South African Study into Healing Planetary Pollution

South African Study into Healing Planetary Pollution

Author(s): Stephen David Edwards,Caroll Hermann / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2022

Keywords: Planetary pollution; health promotion; education; nature; recycling; South Africa;

The accelerating destructive effects of pollution threaten the existence of all inhabitants of planet earth. Health promotion interventions inevitably include a dynamic harmony of various interacting planetary components and contexts, bio-psycho-social as well as spiritual, cultural and ecological. This study was based on a broad research question as to what would best heal polluted planet earth. As with most countries, South Africa is slowly recovering from the effects of COVID-19. It seemed timeous to investigate a local sample of knowledgeable and experienced persons with regard to their views on pollution prevention and health promotion. Sixteen local KwaZulu-Natal persons responded to an online google questionnaire. There were 5 men and 11 women, with a mean age of 55 and age range from 25 to 73 years. Data analysis using NVivo12 software indicated that participants’ responses generally coalesced into a coherent health promotion theme including subthemes of awareness, education, regulation, and action to prevent human destructiveness, promote healing and the holistic integrity of nature. Unique local findings as well as those similar to other studies are discussed. Further research could include formal scales with larger local and international samples in interconnected, ecological and health promotion initiatives.

CREATIVE ART THERAPY

CREATIVE ART THERAPY

Author(s): Adina Vesa / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2022

Keywords: creative art therapy; creative process; self-image; self-fulfilment, emotional; therapeutic applications; modelling; drawing;

Creative art therapy is a form of therapy that uses artistic activities as a means of expressing and processing emotions. It can be used to treat a variety of mental and emotional health problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties and behavioural disorders. Art therapy is guided by the process of projecting inner images into drawings, shapes, and colours, which then crystallise and establish lasting concepts. The essential aim is for beneficiaries to move towards a self-fulfilment and meaningful life, regardless of the degree of disability, through participation in the artistic process. For therapy to be effective, it is important that the client's participation is voluntary. When a person engages in artistic activities on their own initiative, they can expose their emotions and feelings in a deeper way and explore their thoughts and behaviours in a safe and accepting environment. This can help develop coping skills and increase her sense of safety and self-discovery