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Title: Studies in Social Wellbeing : volume 4 issue 1 Authors: Psaila, Claudia; Dibben, Andreana; Debattista, Michael Abstract: Table of contents:; - EDITORIAL: Claudia Psaila and Andreana Dibben; - THE CAREGIVER’S EXPERIENCE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE DISCOVERY: Michela Laurenti and Greta Darmanin Kissaun; - EXPLORING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS IN HUNGARY: BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND IMPACTS OF MIGRATION ON WELL-BEING: Climson Balangue and Agnes Bene; - ECO-ANXIETY: A PRELIMINARY STUDY USING THE HOGG ECO-ANXIETY SCALE WITH PARTICIPANTS IN A SMALL ISLAND STATE: Claire Bonello and Mary Anne Lauri; - PANIC ATTACKS: ATTACKS OF EMOTIONAL BLINDNESS: Elena Borg; - THE SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING OF MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLCHILDREN IN MALTA: Jeannine Vassallo, Maria Pace and Timothy Vella

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Psaila, Claudia Dibben, Andreana /library/oar/handle/123456789/136953 2025-07-08T07:33:36Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Editorial [Studies in Social Wellbeing : volume 4 issue 1] Authors: Psaila, Claudia; Dibben, Andreana Abstract: The pursuit of social wellbeing in our contemporary world is a continued negotiation between personal resilience and the socio-political and ecological forces that shape, and often strain, our lives. Increasingly, wellbeing is defined by our capacity to engage with complexity, adapt meaningfully, and find possibility in the face of disruption. This volume of Studies in Social Wellbeing gathers contributions that address such experience of adaptation and resilience with nuance, sensitivity, and intellectual rigour. Each article invites us to dwell within the uncomfortable spaces of disruption and to attend to the ways individuals and communities strive for coherence, connection, and justice.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Laurenti, Michela Darmanin Kissaun, Greta /library/oar/handle/123456789/136941 2025-07-07T10:44:07Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The caregiver’s experience of child sexual abuse discovery Authors: Laurenti, Michela; Darmanin Kissaun, Greta Abstract: The aim of this study is to understand the experience of non-offending caregivers (NOCs) finding out that their child has experienced sexual abuse (CSA). It will primarily focus on understanding how NOCs describe their experience of finding out, and how NOCs make sense of their reactions to their child’s disclosure. There is a lacuna of research focusing on the NOCs’ experience of finding out, and this research endeavours to address this paucity of information. This study adopted a qualitative approach, and semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with two mothers who both experienced their child’s disclosure of sexual abuse. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilised to analyse these case studies in-depth. The following superordinate themes emerged from the analysis, (a) The Moment, (b) Finding out as a Process, and (c) The Occurrence of Trauma. While various details of the sexual abuse and disclosure differed, participants appeared to have experienced similar feelings resulting from their child’s disclosure. This study highlights the NOCs’ reactions to finding out about their child’s experience of sexual abuse, some of which include shock, compassion, empathy, fear, guilt, self-blame, anger, disappointment, grief, loss, acceptance and symptoms of trauma. Key findings indicate the similarity between the NOC’s experience of finding out, and the experience of loss that provides scope for future research in the area. They also evidence participants’ avoidant coping strategies, thus informing the practice of psychotherapy with NOCs.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Balangue, Climson Bene, Ágnes /library/oar/handle/123456789/136939 2025-07-07T10:38:14Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Exploring the quality of life of Filipino migrant workers in Hungary : barriers to healthcare access and impacts of migration on well-being Authors: Balangue, Climson; Bene, Ágnes Abstract: The exponential growth of Filipino migrant workers or overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hungary (2,971% increase, 2018-2022) seeking financial stability, necessitates a comprehensive study on the quality of life (QOL), access to healthcare, and the impacts of migration on this expanding population. This surge marks a significant departure from Hungary’s historically restrictive immigration policies, as the nation welcomes foreign workers at an unprecedented scale due to shortage in skilled workers. This study targeted OFWs in rural Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data was gathered through the World Health Organization Quality of Life – Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and was computed and analysed as prescribed in the World Health Organisation (WHO) manual, while the qualitative data explored healthcare barriers and migration impacts and was scrutinised using thematic analysis. Results showed that the overall perceived QOL score (74.01 ± 20.59) and health status (67.11 ± 20.90) were at a good level, with positive scores across all domains (social, environment, psychological, and physical). Moreover, correlation tests indicate that all domains have a positive relationship with each other, signifying the need for a holistic approach in improving QOL, as the gain in one is a gain in others. In addition, differences in various demographic and socioeconomic factors such as age, education, income, job category and duration, and illness were found to be statistically significant when associated with QOL domains. Moreover, OFWs face healthcare access challenges due to communication, work, finances, psychology, and transportation. Migration impacts economics, social/cultural aspects, health, personal development, and overall life conditions. Recommendations are provided to improve well-being and successful integration.

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