|
|
The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society
Roule, Radek ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (advisor) ; Weis, Martin (referee) ; Royt, Jan (referee)
The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society The cross is the most widespread symbol appearing worldwide right from the prehistoric times. Though being formed of a very simple shape of two intersecting lines the significance is far reaching. This dissertation looks at the cross both as a sign pointing beyond itself and concentrates on the diversity of its visual appearance. It tries to trace back the possible factors preceding Antiquity influencing the formation of the actual shape in that particular period of history. Although for most part the cross is understood in its connection with the Crucifixion of Christ its history is far more complex beginning in pre-Christian era. The biblical texts present more or less mere allusions of the cross itself. Seen typologically the cross may be understood as the element connecting both Old and New Testament creating a sort of a bridge between them. The careful analysis of the Early Christian documents brings several terms used for the same reality. The most significant are - σταυρός with the Latin equivalent crux and ξύλου (wood) with the Latin equivalent lignum. Later on these give a way to a more general term of σημεῖον (sign) and finally to a symbolic expression "σύμβολον σωτηρίας" (sign-symbol of salvation). The early Christian writers...
|
|
|
Determining the Level of Psychological Exhaustion in Sports and School Environments Among Upper Primary School Children in Sports and Regular Classes
Stehlíková, Adéla ; Prokešová, Eva (advisor) ; Kotlík, Kamil (referee)
Title: Determining the Level of Psychological Exhaustion in Sports and School Environments Among Upper Primary School Children in Sports and Regular Classes Objectives: The aim of this bachelor's thesis project is to determine the level of psychological exhaustion in sports and school environments among upper primary school children in sports and regular classes. Additionally, the project aims to compare the level of psychological exhaustion in the school environment between students in sports classes and regular classes. Methods: This study was conducted using a quantitative research method with two anonymized online questionnaires. Specifically, the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) was used to determine the level of psychological burnout in sports, and the School Burnout Inventory (SBI) was used to assess the level of psychological burnout in the school environment. Both questionnaires are recognized tools for measuring burnout syndrome and were adapted for the purposes of this research. A total of 182 students aged 12-15 completed the questionnaires. From each grade, two classes from the upper level were selected, one sports class and one regular class. Data evaluation was carried out using the keys of each questionnaire, which include procedures for calculating scores. Descriptive statistics...
|
|
|
The effect of incorporating music into a comprehensive neurological rehabilitation programme on balance, gait, self-sufficiency and psyche: an experimental non-randomised study
Vokáčová, Zuzana ; Hlinovská, Jana (advisor) ; Řasová, Kamila (referee)
The main objective: To empirically assess the impact of integrating therapy incorporating elements of music and dance into a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for neurological patients, with a focus on its effects on their balance, gait, self- reliance, and psychological well-being compared to a control group. Methods: In a non-randomized experimental study, two groups will experience a comprehensive neurological program following the standard protocol of FTN in Prague. The experimental group will receive additional therapy incorporating music and dance elements (2-3 times a week, 8 sessions over 4 weeks, each lasting 40 minutes). Participants will undergo pre - and post-program testing, with analysis comparing results between groups using a two-sample t-test, and within-group changes using a paired t-test. Results: Improvements in balance and gait in Tinetti test were seen in both groups, but the differences weren't statistically significant, making it unclear which group improved more. Other gait tests (TUG test and 6 MWT) showed no significant changes. Both groups saw significant improvement in self-efficacy measured by the FIM scale, with the control group showing a superior improvement. Psychological evaluation also improved in SF-36 in both groups, but without statistical significance. Thus,...
|
|
|
The effect of play therapy on the child's psychological well-being during hospitalization
ARBELOVSKÁ, Natálie
Current status: The course of hospitalization can be a very stressful situation for a child that he or she may not have encountered before. The child may experience fear of the unknown, loneliness and separation from peers. Play therapy is a therapeutic method that helps to ease the child's hospitalization. This play can be used as a tool and motivation for hospitalized children. The objective of this thesis is to map the effects of a hospital stay on the child's psyche. Another aim is to determine the effect of play therapy on the psychological well-being of the hospitalized child. Methodology: A qualitative research strategy was chosen for the research part. Semi-structured interview technique and observation technique were chosen for data collection. The sampled population that were interviewed, consisted of parents and their children who were admitted to a pediatric ward. The results: The result of the analysis of the responses to the research questions revealed, that the use of play therapy in the hospital has a significant positive effect on the psyche of the hospitalized child and on a better experience of the hospital environment. When examining the second objective, it was found that the majority of the children hospitalized in the pediatric ward did not show significant psychological sequelae due to their hospital stay, suggesting that this stay did not have a significant impact on their psychological state. Conclusion: The research investigation revealed that play therapy in hospital is an integral part of hospitalisation and helps children to relax and better experience their hospitalisation. It has a significant positive impact on their psyche. This bachelor thesis can serve as a study material for students dealing with this issue. Based on the results of the study, an educational leaflet "the use of play therapy in blood collection" was designed. The leaflet will serve, as an aid for nurses in the pediatric ward. Based on the results of the study, an educational plan "the use of play therapy during blood collection" was designed. The plan will serve as a tool for nurses in the children's ward.
|
|
|
Obstacles in life
Jedličková, Eliška ; Sobotka, Jiří (referee) ; Gabriel, Michal (advisor)
In my bachelor's thesis, I decided to devote my study to the field of sports, the personality of the athlete and especially his psyche. I am interested in connecting the inner feeling of the athlete and the given movement, which in my interpretation, is jumping over an obstacle. I don´t want to point out and portray the realistic, perfectly shaped body of the athlete, but I want to portray the inner feelings, dynamics, mechanicalness and disturbed concentration, which should be embodied by the individual segments.
|
|
|
The impact of information overload on the psyche of adolescents and coping strategies
Havránková, Anna ; Háša, Marek (advisor) ; Vochocová, Lenka (referee)
The bachelor thesis entitled Information overload and its impact on adolescents' psyche and coping strategies deals with information overload and adolescents' psychological condition. The aim of this thesis is to find out how too much information on social media affects the psychological well-being of adolescents. The theoretical part provides insight into the issue of information overload on digital platforms. It also looks at the different types and classifications of information overload, the causes of information overload, and the manifestations and effects of information overload on people. In addition, it also looks at strategies used to manage information overload. The theoretical section also provides a more detailed characterization of adolescents. It focuses on their cognitive development, social changes, mental development and their relationship with social networks. This section is followed by a final chapter on the characteristics of social networks and the links between them and information overload. The methodology section presents the main research objectives and research questions, which address adolescents' perspectives on social networks, the way they experience information overload, the consequences of this overload, and the strategies adolescents use to cope with it. The...
|
|
|
Using elements of health physical education to reduce the impact of distance learning on the posture of older school-age girls
Rozkovcová, Eunika ; Nováková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Křivánková, Markéta (referee)
Title: Using elements of health and physical education to mitigate the effect distance learning has on posture in adolescent female students. Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of a health and physical education intervention program on the posture of adolescent female students after six months of distance learning with no social contact, extracurricular activities or physical education class. To examine how the effects of returning to regular in-person learning influences daily routines, lifestyle habits, physical activity and psychological well-being of adolescent female students. Methods: The research used empirical research and quasi-experimental design utilising a pre-test intervention (10 months) and post-test methodology to determine changes in posture. The 6 tests used to obtain data on postural changes were the Mathias test, Trendelenburg-Duchenne test, Romberg stand, Forestier flexor test, Janda shortened knee flexor test and gluteus maximus muscle test. 28 subjects participated in the study, divided into an experimental group (14) and a control group (14). The intervention program consisted of exercises aimed at improving posture. The experimental group received the intervention program and was included in every physical education class during school (twice a week, 45 minutes per...
|
|
|
Authentic experiences and recommendations from Olympic champions to build mental resilience and manage the psychological consequences of health problems.
Svoboda, David ; Suchý, Jiří (advisor) ; Harbichová, Ivana (referee)
Author: Bc. David Svoboda Title: Authentic experiences and recommendations from Olympic champions to build mental resilience and manage the psychological consequences of health problems Objectives: As there are not many surveys and publications dealing with psychological consequences caused by health problems in top- athletes' career, the main purpose of the research was to analyse authentic experience and recommendations, how the selected Olympic winners lived through these periods, what experience they have and what they would recommend to other athletes in this context from the viewpoint of their mental resistance. Furthermore, we will attempt to reveal possible consequences between the athletes' health and mental health. The following aim is to summarise this information into valid recommendations for other sportsmen. Methods: To obtain detailed information, a qualitative method through a structured interview with open questions (Hendl, 2005) was selected. The structured interview was conducted with nine Olympic winners and it contained 12 basic questions that were divided into three main sectors for clarity - a sector of athlete's mental resistance, a sector of athletes' health problems and their consequent reaction and the respondents' ideas and recommendations. The results were subjected to...
|
|
|
The Epidemic of SARS-COV-2 and its Influence on the Social Services in the Southbohemian Region
BOUŠKOVÁ, Naděžda
This bachelor thesis deals with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and encroachments and changes, that the pandemic caused in the social services and which the workers in the social services had to face. The main aim of this thesis is to analyze these changes and their impact on the workers in the field of social services. To conduct such analysis, qualitative method of research using half-structured interviews was applied. All data collected during individual interviews were then assessed and divided into 9 categories. The conducted research proved, that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had two major impacts on the professional and private lives of the employees working in the social services. The workers had to deal with physically demanding situations, but especially with constant stress and permanent fear for the health of their own, their relatives and friends, and also of the recipients The main significance of this thesis lies especially in the fact, that the object of analysis was a social group taking care of the most vulnerable people in these unprecedented times. The outcomes of the thesis may contribute to further research in the field of stress load on the psyche of employees, especially long-lasting work and stress load may take its toll in the following weeks and months. The outcomes may also become a stimulus for employers in social services to prepare programmes to help the employees with physical and psychological regeneration.
|
|
|
Psychic burden of a kindergarten teacher during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic
BÁRTOVÁ, Adéla
The bachelor's thesis focuses on the issue of psychological stress in job of kindergarten teachers. More specifically, it discusses the burden during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the work is to ascertain how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected the interviewed kindergarten teachers.The theoretical part presents the topic of stress and burden in connection with the profession of kindergarten teacher. The thesis is also aimed to burnout syndrome and its prevention. The empirical part centeres to the analysis of data obtained through qualitative research. The questions of the semistructured interview with the five kindergarten teachers concerned mainly the experience of the situation, the changes due to the pandemic and the burnout syndrome. Final results showed that the situation was more difficult for kindergarten teachers, paradoxically they did not show any symptoms of increased mental stress.
|
guest ::
