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Burnout syndrome in relation to interpersonal values and meaningfulness
Janků, Pavlína Elisabeth ; Viktorová, Ida (referee)
The topic of this diploma thesis is the issue of burnout syndrome in correlation to meaningfulness and interpersonal values in a population of general nurses at psychiatric wals and subsequently in the population of unemployed people. Main goal of this research was to determine the degree of correlation between meaningfulness and individual dimensions of burnout syndrome and to identify which interpersonal values correlate with individual dimensions of burnout syndrome in a positive or negative way. Theoretical part of this thesis is devoted to definition of burnout syndrome, meaningfulness and interpersonal values. For empirical part of this research we have used Maslach Burnout Invertory recognizing the degree of burnout syndrome in following dimensions: emotional and physical exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment. Furthermore, Scale of life meaningfulness (Škála životnej zmysluplnosti) has been used to assess a degree of meaningfulness and SIPO inventory to assess interpersonal orientation and values. Results of this study prove the relation between burnout syndrome and meaningfulness. The degree of meaningfulness shows statistically significant positive relation to personal accomplishment and negative relation to degree of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization....
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Sociology and Existentialism. Question of "Purpose" from an Existentialist Viewpoint
Hlaváček, Karel ; Balon, Jan (advisor) ; Holeček, Tomáš (referee)
Diploma thesis Sociology and Existentialism. Question of "Purpose" from an Existentialist Viewpoint deals with the problem of aim and purpose of sociology. First we want to doubt what we grasp as nonproblematic reception of attitudes on what sociology actually is, which is to be found especially in common sociological discourse. We want to accomplish this by challenging sociology to defend itself against what existentialism perceives as ultimate concern of human beings and by suggesting that in order to comply with this challenge sociology should become religious in Tillich's and Fromm's sense. Second we aim to conceptualize what purposeful sociology would mean and analyze how sociology has been loosing purpose. Third we aim to hint at what sociology should do in order to stay purposeful.
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Issues of meaning of life and selected aspects of existential anxiety
Krátká, Eva ; Junková, Vendula (advisor) ; Niederlová, Markéta (referee)
KRÁTKÁ, Eva. The Issues of Meaning of Life and Selected Aspects of Existential Anxiety. Prague, 2012. Dissertation. Charles University in Prague, Philosophical Faculty, Department of Psychology. This dissertation explores issues of experiencing the meaningfulness of life and of selected aspects of existential anxiety, and it verifies whether there is some connection between some measure of meaninglessness of life being experienced and some measure of knowingly experienced existential anxiety and some selected factors which can influence our awareness of our anxiety. The research is focused mainly on adolescents and young and middle-aged adults of different genders, degrees of education and residences in the Czech republic. The survey included 170 respondents and was done with use of quantitative method. Obtained data were processed using the SPSS statistical program, and they are presented in the form of tables, graphs and commentaries. This study confirms an importance and frequency of existential beliefs and experiences and it shows that they are closely connected to an experienced meaningfulness of life and to some personality traits and circumstances of life. Therefore, a deeper research of this area seems to be beneficial and helpful not only from the therapeutic point of view alone.
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Purpose at work. Motivations of Workers of Selected Low-threshold Facilities for Children and Youth
Valentová, Michaela ; Moree, Dana (advisor) ; Košák Felcmanová, Alena (referee)
Purpose at work. Motivations of Workers of Selected Low-threshold Facilities for Children and Youth Bc. Michaela Valentová Abstract Diploma thesis focuses on the experience of purposefulness of employees of low- threshold facilities for children and youth. In theoretical part low-threshold facilities are firstly conceptualized as a part of Czech organized civil society. Secondly, relevant theories of purpose are introduced. In empirical part, qualitative research is conducted by in-depth interviews with nine employees of two typical civil society organizations. Workers of low-threshold facilities for children and youth construct their purpose around four categories: helping clients, professionality, work ethics and self-development. Each of these categories brings specific consequences for their organizations. The theory expects purpose to be inspirational for others, however research participants do not reflect on the possibility to inspire their clients that way. This work suggests it is caused by workers' strong emphasis on professionality which creates borders in relationships between clients and workers and also limits the possibility to inspire one another with purpose. Keywords low-threshold facility for children and youth, civil society organization, CSO, non-profit organization, mission, meaning of...
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Working in non-profit sector as a new career challenge
Nováková, Michaela ; Legnerová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Navrátil, Jiří (referee)
This work is aimed to find out what are the motives of people to cross from for-profit to non- profit sector and what life experiences and opinions of those who work in both sectors are. The work examines whether the sectors are different (and how) and whether they can feel some change after being and working in both sectors. Conceptual section places the issue in a broader context, which presents key concepts related to the topic. This explained through the literature, while also bringing some research on work motivation. In the empirical part I analyze the testimony of five respondents, with analysis divided into four thematic blocks. I analyze here the start of their careers, how they feel about career as a word, what means to them. After that I analyze their motives to cross from for-profit to the nonprofit sector, as well as their own comparison between the two sectors. In the last part of my work I slightly analyze their philosophy of life and I also ask about the career and how they think their career could continue. In other chapters, I bring my research results and their comparison with the submitted literature.
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Ethical dilemma and economic aspects of overtreating terminally ill patients in current society
Studnička, Martin ; Pavlíková, Eva (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
Ethical dilema and economic aspects of overtreating terminally ill patients in current society Abstract The aim of this thesis is to outline problems of over-treating terminally ill patients in the final stage of their illness in current society in context of ethics, bioethics and economic factors. Based on medical, ethical and economic texts, we will try to analyse if current ethical principles, law standards and economic level of development of current society ensures enough such a medical care to each and every individual in line with human dignity. Do the health workers who treat terminally ill patients realize their power as well as powerlessness when it comes to fighting life and death? What makes them to start and continue such therapy that does not bring any benefit to the patient and what is the purpose to this? Is it possible to die with dignity? Can death be more meaningful in comparison to life? The first part of this thesis will focus on the theoretical point of view of these problems. The second part of this thesis will try to analyse the problems with the help of sociological research among the general population, but as well as among health workers who stand in front of ethical and economical challenges in each and every day. Such challenges can lead to overtreatment. Is there awareness...
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Dignified death in the Hospice of Anezky Ceske in Cerveny Kostelec from the perspective of voluntary workers
Provazníková, Kateřina ; Kutnohorská, Jana (advisor) ; Gigalová, Veronika (referee)
This bachelor work deals with and brings up a closer look at the hospic care. It considers a role of a volunteer in the hospice. It shows the fact that people can die with dignity and leave this word without long suffering. The people ignore death, they do not admit this topic and they do not speak about it. In our country we have only a little enlightenment of the public regarding dignity of dying, help and support. However, these topics will sooner or later affect all of us. Therefore I think the public should be better informed. As a research investigation I have chosen a method of a half structured interview with eight respondents, concerning volunteer activities in the Hospice Anežka Česká in Červený Kostelec. I have made a choice for this method for the direct contact with respondents. I have to state that the interview with respondents have brought to me a lot of subsequent experiences and remarks. From the interview I have come to a conclusion that the person who provides others with selfless help without any profit, must be a person born with such character. For that reason I would like to express my sincerest thanks from the deepest part of my heart to all of those who perform such activities.
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Issues of meaning of life and selected aspects of existential anxiety
Krátká, Eva ; Junková, Vendula (advisor) ; Niederlová, Markéta (referee)
KRÁTKÁ, Eva. The Issues of Meaning of Life and Selected Aspects of Existential Anxiety. Prague, 2012. Dissertation. Charles University in Prague, Philosophical Faculty, Department of Psychology. This dissertation explores issues of experiencing the meaningfulness of life and of selected aspects of existential anxiety, and it verifies whether there is some connection between some measure of meaninglessness of life being experienced and some measure of knowingly experienced existential anxiety and some selected factors which can influence our awareness of our anxiety. The research is focused mainly on adolescents and young and middle-aged adults of different genders, degrees of education and residences in the Czech republic. The survey included 170 respondents and was done with use of quantitative method. Obtained data were processed using the SPSS statistical program, and they are presented in the form of tables, graphs and commentaries. This study confirms an importance and frequency of existential beliefs and experiences and it shows that they are closely connected to an experienced meaningfulness of life and to some personality traits and circumstances of life. Therefore, a deeper research of this area seems to be beneficial and helpful not only from the therapeutic point of view alone.
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Sociology and Existentialism. Question of "Purpose" from an Existentialist Viewpoint
Hlaváček, Karel ; Balon, Jan (advisor) ; Holeček, Tomáš (referee)
Diploma thesis Sociology and Existentialism. Question of "Purpose" from an Existentialist Viewpoint deals with the problem of aim and purpose of sociology. First we want to doubt what we grasp as nonproblematic reception of attitudes on what sociology actually is, which is to be found especially in common sociological discourse. We want to accomplish this by challenging sociology to defend itself against what existentialism perceives as ultimate concern of human beings and by suggesting that in order to comply with this challenge sociology should become religious in Tillich's and Fromm's sense. Second we aim to conceptualize what purposeful sociology would mean and analyze how sociology has been loosing purpose. Third we aim to hint at what sociology should do in order to stay purposeful.
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Youth Group in the Brethern Church in Kolin in Light of Meaningful Spending of Leisure Time
VRÁNOVÁ, Světlana
This bachelor thesis focuses on Youth group in the Brethern Church in Kolín in light of meaningful spending of leisure time. In the very beginning of the thesis I chose criteria, that will help me to evaluate the spending of free time. As the criteria I chose growth psychology. The thesis deals with church youth group, that is why I also describe history and organization of the Brethern Church. I also evaluate its relationship with youth groups. One of the chapters contains a description of spending of free time in the church youth group and an evaluation of this according to the criteria I chose.
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