Lomonosov Psychology Journal
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Arestova O.N., Osipiyan G.A., Vzorin G.D., Malinovskaya I.V., Mas­lova M.V. (2020). Quality of life dynamics connected with visual function disorders and surgery treatment results. Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seriya 14. Psikhologiya [Moscow University Psychology Bulletin]. 1, pp. 55-76.

Relevance. Studies of Quality of Life (QOL) are among the most topical concerns for both psychological and medical research. Although there are many studies abroad, very few have been done in Russia, and with regard to QOL in relation to vision problems they are practically non-existent.

Objectives:

  1. To develop a Russian-language questionnaire for QOL in relation to vision disorders and the results of their treatment.

  2. To measure the relationship among a priori subjective estimations of visual function, expectations of treatment results, and estimations of treatment effects.

Method. A pilot investigation was conducted using a questionnaire that we devised for QOL in relation to vision impairment. It included three informational blocks: The first was devoted to a priori estimations of visual problems; the second integrated the patient’s expectations concerning different effects of treatment, and the last estimated the treatment results.  Nineteen patients with keratoconus took part in the research.

Results.The diagnostic value of the method we developed was empirically confirmed. Ways to fine-tune it to the level of a standardized questionnaire were identified. The comparisons among a priori subjective estimations of visual function, expectations of treatment results, and estimations of treatment effects make it possible to describe the dynamics of QOL. It was shown that subjective estimations of vision are nor related to the objective quality of vision and are probably determined by personality characteristics. Respondents’ treatment results expectations were found to be quite generalized. There are some differences between expectations and estimations of treatment effects: The respondents usually a priori overvalued the instrumental results of the treatment and underestimated the personality-oriented ones.

Conclusions.

  1. The questionnaire could be used for QOL investigations. This method could be widely used after appropriate standardization procedures are introduced. 

  2. Subjective estimations of visual function are not related to the objective quality of vision and are probably determined by personality characteristics.

  3. Among the most significant effects of treatment, even though underestimated a priori by the patients, concerned the following aspects of QOL: a positive future-time perspective, life planning, emotional status, and self-conception.

Received: 11/19/2019

Accepted: 01/22/2020

Pages: 55-76

DOI: 10.11621/vsp.2020.01.04

Keywords: quality of life; visual function; subjective estimations; objective treatment results; quality of life development;

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Available Online: 03/25/2020

Semyanishcheva P.A. (2013). Psychological coping resources of military personnel during branch-wise and organizational innovations in the Armed Forces. Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 1, 123-135

This article presents the study of military personnel coping behaviour during the first stage the Armed Forces reforming. The investigation of the main stress factors in organizational environment, description of the frequently used coping behaviour models, perception of the quality of life and overall situation in the army have been done. The results show that the different perception of the socio-economic situation and innovation processes connected with the coping models efficiency, which is indirectly reflected in the job satisfaction level. The supporting coping resources are: motivational trend to continue chosen professional activity and socially oriented coping behaviour.

Received: 08/24/2012

Pages: 123-135

Keywords: occupational stress; coping resources; coping behavior; branch-wise and organizational innovations; work satisfactions; quality of life;

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Available Online: 03/30/2013

Rasskazova E.I. (2012). Methods for the quality of life diagnostics in the human sciences. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 3, 95-107

The paper is devoted to approaches to the quality of life in different human sciences (psychology, medicine, economics, sociology) and demands to the methods of the diagnostics. Major types of diagnostic instruments (population-based indicators and indexes, standardized questionnaires, individualized techniques) are reviewed; their strengths and limitations are discussed. 

Pages: 95-107

Keywords: quality of life; subjective well-being; satisfaction with life; health; human sciences; diagnostics; methods; assessment;

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Available Online: 09/30/2012

Thomas P., Carrois F., Glozman J.M.(2008).New approach to the study of Parkinson’s disease. Moscow University Psychology Bulletin,4,90-98

Proxymology is a new approach based on a multidimensional analyze of patients and caregivers surrounding. In Parkinson’s disease, human surrounding depends on duration of the disease, autonomy of patients, and sometime of associated cognitive disorders. Patients’ quality of life is altered with the disease progression as well as their caregivers’ quality of life. Specific needs of caregivers in Parkinson’s disease are discussed.

Received: 12/17/2007

Pages: 90-98

Keywords: Parkinson’ disease; caregiver; proximology; quality of life;

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Available Online: 12/31/2008

Sozinova E.V., Glozman J.M.(2009). Quality of life of relatives of patients at early stages of Parkinson’s disease.The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 3, 88-95

In our study we compared structures of changes in quality of life in caregivers of patients with Parkinson’s disease at the early and advanced stages. The perception of patients by their relatives is revealed through a content analysis of their descriptions of patients. We found out 2 factors that influence the caregiver’s adaptation: 1) severity of patient’s motor and cognitive disturbances, and 2) caregiver’s psychological problems (bad mood, difficulties in family communication and interaction).

Received: 12/19/2008

Pages: 88-95

Keywords: Parkinson disease; cognitive, motor and emotional disturbances; caregivers; quality of life;

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