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Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:522
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Correction: Validation of the English version of the TOY8 developmental screening tool: examining measurement invariance across languages, gender and income groups
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Correction: Empowering leadership and occupational burnout: the moderated mediation model
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The impact of cumulative family risk on the social adaptation of left-behind children: the chain mediation of teacher support and sense of self-worth
At present, there is still a large group of left behind children in China, whose physical and mental health is greatly affected by multiple risks such as low family economic levels, incomplete family structure...
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Mindfulness, cognitive load, and performance: examining the interplay of stress and self-regulation in physical education
This study investigates the role of mindfulness practices and self-regulation in reducing cognitive load stress and enhancing physical performance among university students in physical education. Using a compr...
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The roles of negative mood, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction in non-suicidal self-injury behaviors among Chinese middle school students
Previous studies have identified negative mood, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction as potential risk factors for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents. However, the interplay of these factors and ...
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Exploring the correlation between teacher work motivation and engagement in online classes: the mediating role of job satisfaction
While prior research highlights the impact of teacher work motivation (TWM) on teacher job satisfaction (TJS) and teacher job engagement (TJE), the nuanced relationships among these constructs in the specific ...
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S&T innovators' sense of work gain: scale development and validation
Enhancing the sense of work gain serves as a crucial approach to invigorating S&T innovators. However, there is currently a lack of specialised instruments for measuring S&T innovators' sense of work gain (STI...
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Factors associated with anxiety and depression in perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding: A retrospective cohort study
To investigate factors associated with anxiety and depression in perimenopausal women experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with a focus on endocrine markers and lifestyle factors.
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Resilience for activity engagement among frail older adults: moderated mediation effect of social support
Frailty in older adults increases vulnerability to stressors, contributing to adverse outcomes such as falls, hospitalizations, and disability. Resilience has been identified as a protective factor that suppor...
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Stress among police officials in Kerala, India: an analysis of organizational and operational factors
Globally, the rising concern regarding the stress experienced by police officials poses a significant challenge. However, there is limited research on this issue in low- and middle-income countries like India....
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The impact of L2 motivation on bilingual creativity: A serial mediation analysis
Previous studies have shown that bilingualism can offer a cognitive advantage in creativity, yet the mechanisms underlying this effect remain unclear. The present study aims to investigate the influence of L2 ...
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Prevalence of anxiety symptoms among caregivers of children with ADHD attending pediatric and speech therapy departments
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent mental diagnosis among children. This leads to a persistent pattern of hyperactivity and inattention that hinders functioning and development and ...
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Effectiveness of Internet-Based Emotion-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iECBT) with and without husband’s participation in improvement of psychological distress in pregnant women with anxiety disorders: a randomized controlled trial
Anxiety disorders are common psychological pregnancy problems that can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The study aimed to compare the improvement of psychological distress between Internet-Based Emotion-Fo...
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Retraction Note: Investigating the association of informal digital learning of English with EFL learners’ intercultural competence and willingness to communicate: a SEM study
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From national identity to well-being: the crucial mediating role of self-esteem in adolescents
This study aims to explore the relationships between national identity, self-esteem, and subjective well-being among adolescents, with a particular focus on the mediating role of self-esteem between national i...
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The impact of childhood emotional maltreatment on adolescent insomnia: a chained mediation model
To investigate the impact of childhood emotional maltreatment on adolescent insomnia and the serial mediating role of stress and short video addiction between the two.
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Effects of mindfulness, music therapy, and social support on adolescents test anxiety
Test anxiety is a common form of situational anxiety among adolescents, which can seriously affect their academic performance and mental health. Guided by Emotion Regulation Theory and Social Support Theory, t...
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Mental health symptoms and discrimination among immigrant and US-born Hispanic or Latino adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health symptoms are highly stigmatized, potentially increasing the risk of experiencing discrimination, particularly within minoritized communities such as Hispanic or Latino populations. Thus, stigmati...
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The roles of ability emotional intelligence in predicting affective decision-making
Decision-making is integral to navigating everyday life, and understanding the cognitive and emotional factors influencing affective decision-making is crucial.
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Effect of severity of acne on the mental health of Lebanese patients with acne: findings from an online survey
Acne, an inflammatory chronic skin disease, is one of the most common disorders treated worldwide. Many studies have demonstrated the bidirectional relation that exists between skin disorders, specifically acn...
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Laughing off cyber spoofing: the role of self-deprecating humor in enhancing celebrities’ interpersonal likeability
Given the increasing prevalence of cyber spoofing and satire targeting public figures, understanding the psychological and social effects of self-deprecating humor can provide valuable insights into its effect...
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Trait and state of grit among middle school students in South Korea: the influence of peer, teacher, and parental variables
Psychological constructs encompass both stable traits and unstable state factors. This study investigates the stability of grit subfactors among middle school students, focusing on those experiencing poor deve...
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Connection between college students’ sports activities, depression, and anxiety: the mediating role of self-esteem
As mental health issues receive increasing global attention, particularly the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among college students, exploring effective intervention measures becomes crucial. Th...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:499 -
The assessment of psychological well-being in systemic sclerosis: a clinimetric validation
The assessment of psychological well-being has been largely neglected in clinical settings, particularly in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), where the focus of clinical attention was mainly on symptoms....
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:498 -
The relationship between mindfulness and second language resilience among Chinese English majors: the mediating role of academic hope
In light of the heightened expectations surrounding the development of foreign language professionals in the age of artificial intelligence and the pursuit of academic excellence in Asian culture, Chinese Engl...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:497 -
Anxiety, depressive and insomnia symptoms among patients with depression: a network perspective
The aim of this study was to utilize network analysis to explore the interconnections among anxiety, depressive, and insomnia symptoms in depressed patients in China.
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Relations between traditional gender-role attitudes, personality traits, and preference for the stay-at-home mother role in Lebanon
Why do some college-educated mothers of minor children prefer to stay at home to care for the family and the house, while others prefer to work outside the house in addition to caring for the children? The Soc...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:495 -
Bridging the gap: family resilience as a mediator between parental psychological resilience and care competence in premature infant transitions
High levels of parental infant care competence could facilitate the transition of preterm infants from hospital to home and reduce their readmission rate and emergency visits after discharge. Researchers have ...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:494 -
Longitudinal impact of machiavellianism on adolescent prosocial behavior and suicidal risk: the role of hope and loneliness
Adolescence represents a pivotal stage marked by substantial physiological and psychological transformations, during which prosocial behavior and suicide risk are of paramount concern. Machiavellianism, a pers...
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Does depression drive technology overuse or vice-versa? a cross-lagged panel analysis of bidirectional relationships among Chinese university students
The escalating prevalence of depression among university students coincides with unprecedented technology engagement, yet the directional relationship remains contested. While cross-sectional research suggests...
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The Nexus between music classes and psychological wellbeing: the moderating role of sustainable education policy and teachers innovative support in the post Covid-19 era
The study was conducted to address the gaps in literature and improve the psychological well-being of Chinese students. For this purpose, the impact of music classes on psychological well-being of the students...
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The journey of medical field students: uncovering medical student syndrome, personality traits, and their interactions
Medical students commonly experience Medical Student Syndrome (MSS), a condition where they compare their vague symptoms to the medical problems and life-threatening diseases they are learning about in medical...
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Retraction Note: The interrelationships between Chinese learners’ trait emotional intelligence and teachers’ emotional support in learners’ engagement
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Exploring anxiety and sleep disorders among Edna Adan university students in Somaliland: associated stressors and insights
970 million people around the world are living with mental illness. Mental illness is also one of the chronic diseases prevalent in Somaliland. Anxiety and sleep disturbances are the major types of mental illn...
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Investigation of attachment social exclusion and risky behaviors in adolescents
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between attachment, social exclusion, and risky behaviors in adolescents. The sample comprised 463 adolescents, aged 13–18, attending various ...
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Alarm fatigue and its association with perceived stress, resilience, and coping behaviors among Palestinian nursing students during clinical internship in critical care units: a cross-sectional study
There is a lack of studies on alarm fatigue among nursing students during their internships in critical care units. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between alarm fatigue and perceived st...
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Retraction Note: Structural modeling of EFL/ESL teachers’ physical activity, mental health, psychological well-being, and self-efficacy
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Social networking sites use and life satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of e-health literacy, fatigue, uncertainty, and stress
Excessive social media use during health crises can lead to information overload and psychological distress, yet the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. This study investigated how social n...
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Climate change news exposure, first and third-person effects, and eco-anxiety in the Chinese general population: a moderation model
This study examines the relationship between exposure to climate change news and eco-anxiety in the Chinese general population, exploring the moderating effects of first-person effect (FPE) and third-person ef...
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Maladaptive personality traits (DSM-5 AMPD, Criterion B) and depression among medical students in Egypt: a multicentric cross-sectional study
The relationship between maladaptive personality traits and other mental disorders, such as depression, has been underexplored, especially in medical students. Moreover, the prevalence of depression among medi...
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Psychometric properties of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support among university of Ibadan medical students
The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is widely used to measure perceived social support. Despite its extensive application, the scale’s psychometric properties have not been tested am...
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Retraction Note: Social media usage and students’ social anxiety, loneliness and well-being: does digital mindfulness-based intervention effectively work?
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Awareness, acceptance, and adoption of Gen-AI by K-12 mathematics teachers: an empirical study integrating TAM and TPB
In the 21st century, the variety of instructional media for mathematics has significantly diversified. Generative AI (Gen-AI) is one technology that K-12 teachers can utilize for teaching mathematics. However,...
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The relationship between physical activity and social network site addiction among adolescents: the chain mediating role of anxiety and ego-depletion
Physical activity is associated with social network site addiction in adolescents, yet the mechanisms remain unclear. This study examines whether anxiety and ego-depletion mediate this relationship.
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:477 -
Retraction Note: Corona virus anxiety and Chinese students’ cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement, and academic resilience: correlations and perceptions
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Retraction Note: Psycho-linguistic and educational challenges in teaching Chinese (Mandarin) language: voices from none-Chinese teachers of Mandarin language
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Retraction Note: Chinese English Language learners’ vocabulary retention: investigating the effectiveness of neuro/metacognitive and socio-cultural strategies
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Retraction Note: EFL learners’ boredom coping strategies: the role of teacher-student rapport and support
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Effects of aging on word position encoding in Chinese reading
Recent research has highlighted a growing interest in word position coding during sentence reading, with young adults demonstrating flexible encoding of word positions. However, normal aging is associated with...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:469
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