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Factors influencing sport persistence still represent a knowledge gap – the experience of a systematic review

Investigating sport persistence can make a significant contribution to a thorough examination and understanding of the factors underlying an athlete’s activity, integrating physical activity, sports motivation...

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The association between teacher distress and student mental health outcomes: a cross-sectional study using data from the school mental health survey

Few studies have examined the inter-relationships between teacher and student mental health. We aimed to examine associations between teacher distress and student mental health difficulties and if student perc...

Effect of a single-session mindfulness-based intervention for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Caregiver stress can pose serious health and psychological concerns, highlighting the importance of timely interventions for family caregivers of people with dementia. Single-session mindfulness-based interven...

Combat readiness, alcohol abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder among Uganda peoples’ defence forces soldiers

This cross-sectional study assessed combat readiness, alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers returning from Operation Lightning Thunder (OL...

Assessing the psychometric properties of the World Health Organization -five well-being index (WHO-5) in Filipino samples amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The WHO-5 well-being index is a brief rating scale extensively used to evaluate well-being symptoms. Despite the increasing number of studies validating this instrument across different samples from different ...

Assessing primary Tokophobia among Lebanese childless men and nulliparous women: psychometric validation of the Arabic versions of the fathers’ fear of childbirth scale and Tokophobia severity scale

Tokophobia is an intense and pathological fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Despite its significance, no research in Lebanon has investigated primary tokophobia within the general population. Nevertheless, it ...

Validation of the Arabic version of the Adolescent Distress-Eustress Scale (ADES)

The current study examined the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the Adolescent Distress-Eustress Scale (ADES) in Saudi Arabia. It assessed the factorial structure through a confirmatory fact...

Evaluating psychological distress in Chinese patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma planned for radiotherapy: a cross-sectional study using the distress thermometer

We aim to estimate the prevalence of baseline clinically significant distress in Chinese patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) before receiving the first radiotherapy and assess factors p...

Adolescent boys’ experiences of stress – a focus group study

The number of adolescents reporting that they are stressed has more than doubled among both boys and girls. Most focus is given to girls because they typically not only report higher levels of stress but also ...

Comparison of depression, anxiety, perceived stress, and resilience in parents faced with abortion in Iran: a longitudinal study

Abortion could impact the mental well-being of parents. Resilience also has a significant effect on the mental health of the family as a factor in coping with abortion. This study aimed to compare depression, ...

Improving cognitive function in Chinese children with ADHD and/or RD through computerized working memory training

Prior research has found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading difficulties (RD) are at an elevated risk of developing further cognitive deficits and developmental chal...

Assessing the Turkish version of the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) for its validity and reliability

This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ).

Exploring the influence of the DRD2 gene on mathematical ability: perspectives of gene association and gene-environment interaction

Mathematical ability is influenced by genes and environment. This study focused on the effect of DRD2, a candidate gene for working memory, on mathematical ability. The results in child participants revealed a...

Please show restraint: excessive focus on catastrophic events can lead to greater psychological trauma

This study explored the relationship between attention, negative emotions, empathy, mindfulness, and psychological trauma in catastrophic events to reduce psychological trauma in the public.

The relationship between professional identity and professional development among special education teachers: a moderated mediation model

The professional development of special education teachers has received increasing attention in recent years, and identity has been identified as a protective factor in this context. However, only a limited am...

The modular approach to therapy for youths with anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct problems (MATCH): results from the Norwegian randomized-controlled trial

A randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Modular Approach to Therapy for Youths with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct Problems (MATCH) for Norwegian youths referr...

The effectiveness of applied behavior analysis program training on enhancing autistic children’s emotional-social skills

This study focuses on the potential of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve emotional and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. ABA is a well-established therapeutic approach that uses...

Path analysis reveals cross-country differences between Czech and Chinese university students in effect of internet and smartphone addiction, mental health, and personality traits on academic achievement in the post-pandemic era

Despite extensive evidence on the impact of various mental health issues including smartphone/internet addiction, and personality traits on academic achievement, little is known about the complex interactions ...

Experiences and the psychosocial situation of parental caregivers of children with spinal muscular atrophy against the background of new treatment options: a qualitative interview study

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare neurodegenerative disorder in children which leads untreated to muscle wasting, respiratory impairments, and a shortened life expectancy. Parents as primary caregivers are oft...

Health-related quality of life of people with depression: pre-post intervention compared with age-matched general population in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there is a paucity of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) research on people with depression as well as a lack of evidence on supported self-management (SSM) intervention for depression on HRQoL...

Psychometric evaluation of the Swedish version of ages and stages questionnaire social-emotional: second edition for parents of children 18 months of age

Social and emotional development are important aspects of young children’s well-being but can be difficult to assess during the first years of life. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional Second E...

Serotonin, cortisol, and DHEA-S levels in anxious and depressive pregnant women living with HIV

Pregnancy in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (WLWH) represents an important challenge for maternal-fetal health. Besides, they can also present anxiety (Anx) and depression (Dep). Imbalances in ...

Career adaptability and work engagement: the roles of person–organization fit and job insecurity

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between employees’ career adaptability and work engagement. Specifically, this study investigates the mediating role of person‒organization fit in the r...

Uncertainty tolerance moderates the link between job insecurity and service performance: evidence from China’s hotel frontline employees

The pandemic crisis outbreak has impacted the hospitality industry tremendously. This study investigated the effect of job insecurity on service performance and examined the mediating role of cognitive apprais...

Brain-to-brain synchrony increased during interpersonal touch in romantic lovers: an EEG-based hyperscanning study

Interpersonal touch is an essential element of human social life. It’s unclear whether the neural patterns of interpersonal touch are specific to intimate relationships or generally apply to other social relat...

Trajectories of procrastination among Swedish University students over one academic year: a cohort study

Procrastination is common among university students and associated with adverse outcomes such as physical and mental health problems. According to the Temporal motivation theory procrastination may vary over t...

Feeling lonely and dissatisfied – understanding social network functioning in stroke survivors

Post-stroke social networks are associated with functional recovery. However, there is little information on the social networks of stroke survivors and whether institutionalised and community-dwelling stroke ...

The link between fear of disease progression and health promotion behaviors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome (OSAHS): the mediating role of social support

This study aims to assess the levels of social support, fear of disease progression (FOP) and health promotion behaviors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and to examine the a...

Relationship between loneliness and post-traumatic growth in patients with gynecologic malignancies: the mediating role of self-disclosure and psychological resilience

To explore the relationship between loneliness and post-traumatic growth, with a focus on the mediating role of psychological resilience and self-disclosure.

How can AI-integrated applications affect the financial engineers’ psychological safety and work-life balance: Chinese and Iranian financial engineers and administrators’ perspectives

The integration of AI in finance has significantly reshaped the role of financial engineers, improving efficiency and decision-making. However, it also affects psychological safety and work-life balance. Finan...

How to influence and cultivate young adults’ life purpose in the process of education: a systematic review of empirical studies

The objective of this systematic review is to show the features of the recent research in cultivating youth purpose in terms of purpose attributes, purpose determinants, and purpose interventions.

Mediating role of academic competence in the relationship between perceived teaching style and academic resilience among adolescents

Academic resilience is crucial for adolescents as it enables them to overcome challenges and achieve educational success, yet the mechanisms underlying its development remain inadequately understood. This stud...

Harm avoidance and incompleteness core motivations in obsessive-compulsive disorder: validation of the Farsi version of the Obsessive-Compulsive Trait Core Dimensions Questionnaire (F-OC-TCDQ) in Iran

Attention to the heterogeneous manifestations of obsessive-compulsive symptoms observed in clinical and nonclinical populations has motivated researchers to use tools to identify homogeneous subgroups of obses...

Changes in work status after cancer diagnosis and their associations with depressive symptoms among cancer survivors: findings from the Korean longitudinal study of ageing

Cancer survivors encounter significant psychological suffering and are prone to develop depressive symptoms. Work contributes to personal fulfillment and social connections, and by doing so, enhances a cancer ...

Cognitive flexibility predicts attitudes towards vaccination: evidence from a New Zealand sample

Vaccine hesitancy (the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate) poses a significant threat to public health worldwide, with declining vaccination coverage resulting in the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases...

Computerized cognitive games versus cognitive exergame: the comparison of motor and cognitive functions enhancement in the elderly

Considering the importance of cognitive and motor functions of the elderly people, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive exergame, called Neurolight compared to computeri...

Does autonomous motivation and self-efficacy mediate associations between environmental factors and physical activity in adolescents?

To analyze the associations among autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, social support and perceived environment with physical activity practice of adolescents aged b...

The Persian version of the fear of pain questionnaire mong Iranian post-surgery patients: a translation and psychometrics

The Fear of Pain Questionnaire (FOPQ) is a self-report tool designed to measure an individual’s fear of pain (FOP). While the Persian version of the FOPQ (FOPQ-P) has been developed, its validity and reliabili...

The effect of workplace bullying on knowledge sharing of the employees in scientific and technological enterprises: a moderated mediation model

This study aims to understand how workplace bullying affects knowledge sharing among employees in Chinese scientific and technological enterprises.

Personal values clusters and their associations to social media behaviors and psychological well-being

The current study contributes to the literature by assessing the associations between personal values, explored with Schwartz`s Portrait Values Questionnaire, social media behaviors, assessed with Bergen Scale...

Psychological traits of extreme sport participants: a scoping review

Extreme sports have increased in popularity, particularly over the past two decades. Theories explaining participation in extreme sports tend to focus on risk. Consequently, extreme sports participants are oft...

Exploring the influence of spiritual leadership, leader – member exchange, and traditionality orientation on employee voice behavior

This research builds on the idea that the exchange of resources between leaders and followers can influence the behavior of employees. Specifically, the study investigates how leaders can develop strong leader...

A multicountry study on the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Sleep Preoccupation Scale (SPS) using both classical testing theory and item response theory

Sleep distrurbances involves daytime preoccupation about sleep, which plays a critical role in perpetuating sleep disturbances. Recent cognitive models highlight the importance of daytime processes, like proce...

Predictors of genital self–image in Iranian women: a cross–sectional study

Several factors influence women’s perception of their genitalia. Understanding the elements associated with genital self‑image (GSI) can significantly contribute to enhancing women’s sexual experiences. Theref...

Inclusive leadership and employee workplace well-being: the role of vigor and supervisor developmental feedback

Employees within organizations actively pursue and maintain their workplace well-being. Although there are current studies that have examined the linking inclusive leadership to employee workplace well-being, ...

Psychosocial impacts of post-disaster compensation processes: narrative systematic review

After disasters, many people seek compensation for physical, psychological or economic damages. However, compensation processes can be perceived as arduous and unfair and potentially create stress for both ind...

Association between parental educational involvement and adolescent depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Adolescents in their school-age period undergo rapid changes in various aspects, such as physiological development, academic pressure, and interpersonal relationships, constitute a high-risk group for depressi...

A qualitative study of psychological stress and coping among persons using crack cocaine

Research has identified a strong link between stress and drug use behaviours. Also, it has been established that the prolonged use of crack cocaine stimulates emotional, cognitive, neurological and social chan...

Effects of organizational climate on employee job satisfaction and psychological well-being: the role of technological influence in Chinese higher education

In the Chinese education sector, educators’ job satisfaction (JoS) is considered critical to educational quality and student outcomes. One critical area of inquiry is the organizational climate (OC) and its im...

Anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: behavioural phenotypes and environmental factors

Anxiety is the most prevalent comorbidity among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet little is known about the associated risk factors.

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