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Higher levels of body image dissatisfaction play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. Among different age groups, adolescents tend to focus more on their body image. However, ...
Life events are important risk factors for negative psychology such as depression and anxiety. However, individuals who experienced the same life events might not necessarily develop mental health problems. So...
Increasing attention has been paid to the effect of overprotective parenting style, which is prevalent in China, on academic anxiety among high school students. The present study aims to clarify the intrinsic ...
Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) exhibits specific features that may overlap with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Perfectionism Striving (PS), and Perfectionism Concern (PC). While previous literature has shown pr...
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) can significantly impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and are often accompanied by psychiatric comorbidity. Psychological flexibility (PF), characterized by the abi...
Traumatic life experiences such as earthquakes are impactful on individuals’ mental health and positive psychological characteristics are key assets for the preservation of mental health after stressful situat...
Kidney transplant involves profound psychological, relational, and social changes for both the patients and their family context. Occasionally, the family or social support can be deemed "dysfunctional" as it ...
This study aimed to present the methods for screening, monitoring, and intervening with patients at high risk for mental health issues with COVID-19 at residential treatment centers, which are isolation treatm...
The prevalence of excess weight has increased globally. Despite interventions include targeted goals on essential aspects such as physical activity and diet, their long-term effectiveness remains limited. Rese...
According to the hypersensitivity hypothesis, highly emotionally intelligent individuals perceive emotion information at a lower threshold, pay more attention to emotion information, and may be characterized b...
Metacognition and facial emotional expressions both play a major role in human social interactions [1, 2] as inner narrative and primary communicational display, and both are limited by self-monitoring, contro...
Family caregivers of psychiatric patients often experience various negative psychosocial consequences, with a decline in quality of life being the most prevalent. This study was conducted with the aim of evalu...
While prior studies provide valuable insights into the role of teacher talk and its impact on learning outcomes, there remains a need for further research on how contextual factors may interact with student pe...
In recent years, the rising concern for environmental sustainability has reshaped consumer preferences, driving a growing interest in eco-friendly products. Green advertising, which promotes products based on ...
Trauma from torture is expressed primarily through bodily sensations and emotions, reflecting its deep imprint on the body’s memory. Merleau-Ponty’s existential phenomenology, which emphasizes the lived body, ...
This study aimed to investigate the concept of psychological distress among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding its dimensions and characteristics of this phenomenon can enhance prepar...
This study aims to identify distinct subtypes of Fear of Progression (FOP) in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) using latent profile analysis and to investigate associated demogra...
This study investigates the neural mechanisms underlying the inhibitory control of speed when drivers encounter varying levels of risk posed by pedestrians and motor vehicles. Two variables (risk level and ris...
Various studies have suggested that perseverative cognitions play an important role in the occurrence of suicide. However, the mediating mechanisms underlying the relationship between perseverative cognitions ...
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in Malaysia (2022) revealed a significant increase in developmental delays among young children. Early detection using valid, accessible, and cross-culturally appropria...
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Emotion-related impulsivity (ERI) is a significant predisposing factor for various mental health issues and is influenced by individuals’ immediate environment. Previous research has largely focused on mitigat...
The research aims to explore the common nature of ‘kkondae’—a Korean term denoting stubbornness—and its relevance across cultures, particularly examining the relationship between anxiety, kkondae tendencies, a...
To examine the parallel mediating effects of social networking site use and self-esteem on the internalization of homophobia among LGB individuals, with a focus on variations across gender and coming out status.
Although active aging is widely accepted and applied in various countries, research on active aging has predominantly focused on environmental interventions, often overlooking the autonomy of older people. Thi...
This study investigated the cognitive development of elementary school children by identifying significant factors within a social-ecological framework. By studying the association between social-ecological fa...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily life raises significant challenges and uncertainties, notably concerning job security and skill relevance. This has led to the emergence of ‘AI anxiet...
Unlike alphabetic language, Chinese is an ideographic language that does not contain spaces between words. Chinese readers must develop unique segmentation strategies for word recognition and reading comprehen...
Most related research focuses on a single variable of verbal and nonverbal behaviors independently without considering their associations. Therefore, it is important to understand subclinical depression in the...
For many high school students, test anxiety is a prevalent issue that adversely affects their exam performance. Previous research has explored the effectiveness of mindfulness training in alleviating test anxi...
The aim of this study was to determine the role of physical activity on mental health. This topic is essential, as physical activity is widely recognized for its potential impact on mental health outcomes, inc...
While some studies have begun to explore the impact of negative emotions on creativity, the psychological mechanisms through which shame, as a strongly negative emotional experience, affects creativity remain ...
Computerized cognitive training (cCT) is a non-invasive treatment strategy in which individuals repeatedly practice computer-based tasks targeting specific cognitive functions. While traditional face-to-face c...
This study explored the effects of teachers’ perceived workload on their work engagement in Chinese primary and secondary schools using a person-centered approach. The aim was to investigate the relationship a...
The COVID-19 pandemic led many individuals to experience moral transgressions, exacerbating feelings of guilt and remorse. This study explored the role of the self-forgiveness of such transgressions in explain...
This study aimed to examine the effect of helicopter parental attitude and psychological well-being level on Attitude towards nutrition in adolescent students.
The prevalence of childhood leukemia in China has been on the rise, imposing significant psychological burden on parents. Currently, few studies have explored the dyadic coping status of parents of children wi...
Armed conflict unvaryingly leads to a loss of life, serious violations of human rights and international law, and extensive human suffering. As technological advances change the landscape of modern armed confl...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, and repetitive and restrictive behaviors and interests from an early age....
Although there are different instruments that evaluate self-care, most of them have not been validated for use in the Spanish population or in the general adult population. Moreover, there is little evidence o...
Problematic social media use (PSMU) and problematic gaming (PG) among university students as specific types of problematic internet use (PIU) have become a growing concern. PSMU and PG may lead to negative out...
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This study explores the interplay between techno competence, teacher support, self-efficacy, autonomy, and test anxiety in the context of online assessments among 30 learners from a university in China. Employ...
This study examined (a) the relationships between school burnout and sport burnout among young talented athletes, (b) the effects of academic and athletic identities on both school and sport burnout, and (c) w...
This study explores the intricate relationship between psychological resilience and academic emotions in urban primary school students, highlighting the transformative effects of cognitive behavioral group cou...
The primary objective of the current study was to evaluate the correlation between noise-induced annoyance and the cognitive performance within the Lebanese adolescent population and the moderating effect of p...
The banking sector in Saudi Arabia is integral to achieving the Vision 2030 plan. High employee turnover has been identified as a critical concern, resulting in increasing expenses and lower profitability in t...
To summarize the effect of mental health first aid (MHFA) on paramedics and medical nursing students and provide direction to future training and research.
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Although much is known about the positive effects of occupational calling on the career development of college students, relatively little is known about the antecedents of their occupational calling. The pres...
Notable gender disparities exist in the workload and performance of junior high school teachers, although the specific ways in which these disparities manifest have not been fully elucidated. This study examin...
Sport Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (Sport MHC-SF) is an adaptation of the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form for athletes. Although validated in Western contexts, its applicability to the Chinese popul...
Children in rural communities are of the most vulnerable populations in Canada. Living in a rural community has mental health and well-being implications for these children, particularly regarding their access...
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