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BackgroundMethodsResultsConclusionMindfulness-based interventions can successfully improve wellbeing in young adults. Mindful colouring is an applied mindfulness practice and improves short-term wellbeing. Less evidence is available about the effectiveness of regular, self-guided colouring. We investigated a self-guided two-week colouring intervention for university student wellbeing.One-hundred and forty university students completed a minimum of 10-min self-guided colouring, six times over two weeks. Participants were assessed at baseline and two-week follow-up using self-report measures of wellbeing, relating to quality of life, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.Colouring significantly improved all measures of mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness in students who completed at least six sessions of self-guided colouring.Colouring is an accessible activity that can improve student wellbeing when carried out regularly over two weeks. Future research should investigate the impact of longer-term colouring practice on wellbeing, and the effect of this intervention in the general adult population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Healthcare workers are subjected to numerous work-related stress factors, which have negative consequences on their physical and mental health, making them a vulnerable group. The recent pandemic caused by the new coronavirus created a high demand for attention from healthcare workers, which put their mental health at risk. This study aimed to test a mediation model in which resilience and the satisfaction of psychological needs play a mediating role in risk perception, the attitude toward the management carried out by the administration, emotional intelligence on psychological wellbeing, and depressive symptoms of frontline professionals. The sample consisted of 405 healthcare professionals aged between 22 and 65 years, belonging to critical care units in southern Spain. Linear correlation and mediation analyses were performed. The results showed that psychological wellbeing had positive correlations with resilience and negative correlations with the discrepancy in the satisfaction of psychological needs. Depressive symptoms had negative correlations with resilience and positive correlations with the satisfaction of psychological needs. To explore these results further, a mediation analysis was conducted, and a large set of significant indirect effects was found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Women represent approximately half of the refugee population, yet female-specific trauma pre, during, and after the refugee journey impacting post-settlement psychological wellbeing, is rarely explored. This scoping review described sources of evidence, key concepts, and gaps regarding traumatic experiences and the psychological wellbeing of women from refugee backgrounds following traumatic experiences with a particular interest in positive change post-settlement. Inclusion criteria were a) women from refugee backgrounds who experienced traumatic events throughout the refugee journey, and b) reported positive changes in their psychological wellbeing post-settlement. The systematic search strategy identified references from PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, and CINAHL databases as well as Google Scholar across 1992–2023. Ten studies were extracted, and data were mapped to study characteristics, trauma characteristics, psychological wellbeing domains, and recommendations for further studies. Findings described an emphasis on qualitative methods, utilizing interviews as a data collection technique, and recruiting participants from countries of origin or host countries with typically small populations of women from refugee backgrounds. It excluded individuals with disabilities. Traumatic experiences were signified as trauma types (refugee trauma and female-specific trauma) and trauma durations (acute trauma and prolonged trauma). Psychological wellbeing domains of autonomy, personal growth, and positive relations were the most represented, and purpose in life and self-acceptance were the least represented across the studies. Studies suggested further exploration of female-specific refugee trauma and its impacts to provide tailored support services. In conclusion, there was a paucity of studies that considered the psychological implications of experiencing female-specific refugee trauma influencing positive psychological wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reports on a study that evaluated an innovative 6-week summer returners' programme, part of the Health Education England RePAIR project, designed to support nursing students who have interrupted their studies. Held from May to July 2022, the programme addressed diverse needs through academic guidance, mental health and resilience workshops, creative arts, professional identity development, and practical nursing skills training. The programme ran alongside support from the programme team, student engagement services, and ongoing communication via phone and email. Despite non-mandatory sessions leading to varying attendance, the combined efforts facilitated the return of 67 out of 135 interrupted students. Thematic analysis identified four key themes: anticipation and fear, making contact and reaching out, preparing for return, and psychological wellbeing. The programme's effectiveness underscores the necessity of tailored support strategies to enhance retention and wellbeing. This innovative approach highlights the importance of personalised support in aiding nursing students' return to education and addressing nursing workforce shortages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies on social media have found that monitoring can be damaging for close relationships. In the context of family relationships, however, studies have recommended that parents increase their electronic supervision for their children. Theoretically, teenagers are seeking independence, so tracking them may hinder their development and/or prompt resentment. The purpose of the current study is to examine how using Life360, a mobile tracking application, relates to the quality of parent-child relationships. Quantitative data comes from 285 participants (Mean age = 20.49; SD = 2.84) who completed an online survey regarding the degree to which their parents used Life360 during high school and college, their mental well-being, and measures of the parent-child relationship. Correlation analyses revealed a positive relationship between parents using Life360 and parental involvement and connectedness. Additionally, self-esteem was negatively associated with parents' reaching out to their children as a result of Life360. However, regression analyses revealed few relationships between Life360 behaviors, mental health, and the parent-child relationship. Implications for parents, teenagers, and family counselors will be discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Smartphone addiction adversely affects adolescent psychological wellbeing. However, little is known about the role of academic procrastination and school burnout in this relationship. The main objective of the current study was to examine the associations between smartphone addiction and psychological wellbeing, a multiple mediation analysis that included academic procrastination and school burnout. The participants consisted of 409 adolescents whose ages ranged between 13 and 19 years (Mage = 16.024, SD = 1.674). Analyses revealed the serial mediating role of academic procrastination and school burnout between smartphone addiction and psychological wellbeing was accepted. Overall, these results suggested that the smartphone addiction is a risk factor for adolescents' psychological wellbeing and that academic procrastination and school burnout also increase this risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: According to the World Health Organization, 20% of children and adolescents worldwide currently have mental health problems, but effective treatment coverage in this area is very low. Therefore, the application of evidence-based interventions for children with separation anxiety disorder is a fundamental necessity. Aims: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of play attachment therapy and play therapy based on the parent-child relationship on the psychological well-being of children with separation anxiety disorder. Methods: The method of the present study is quasi-experimental and a pre-test, post-test-follow-up design of 2 months was used to collect data. The statistical population of this study included all mothers and children aged five to six years old with separation anxiety who were enrolled in preschool centers or kindergartens in District 4 of Tehran in the academic year 2022-2023. An experimental group and a control group were assigned. The experimental groups received attachment-focused play therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and play therapy based on parent-child relationships for 10 sessions of 120 minutes. To collect data, a psychological well-being questionnaire (Abed et al., 2016) was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS.24 software using repeated measure analysis of variance. Results: The results of repeated measure analysis of variance showed that each Attachment-based play therapy and parent-child relationship play therapy significantly improved the psychological well-being of children with separation anxiety disorder (P< 0.05). The results of Bonferroni's post hoc tests showed that there was no difference between Attachment-based play therapy and parent-child relationship play therapy in the post-test and follow-up stages. Conclusion: According to the above, and the relatively high prevalence of this disorder and its comorbidity with other disorders among children and adolescents, the use of evidence-based interventions such as Attachment-based play therapy and parent-child relationship play therapy can significantly reduce their psychological distress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Psychological well-being (PWB) is an important component of positive mental health (PMH) and an asset for population health. This study examined correlates of PWB among community-dwelling adults (18+ years) in the 10 Canadian provinces. Methods: Using data from the 2019 Canadian Community Health Survey Rapid Response on PMH, we conducted linear regression analyses with sociodemographic, mental health, physical health and substance use variables as predictors of PWB. PWB was measured using six questions from the Mental Health Continuum--Short Form, which asked about feelings of self-acceptance, personal growth, environmental mastery, autonomy, positive relations and purpose in life during the past month. Results: In unadjusted and adjusted analyses, older age, being married or in a commonlaw relationship and having a BMI in the overweight category (25.00-29.99) were associated with higher PWB, while reporting a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, high perceived life stress, engaging in heavy episodic drinking and frequent cannabis use were associated with lower PWB. Sex, having children living at home, immigrant status, racialized group membership, educational attainment, household income tertile, having a BMI in the obese category (≥30.00), major chronic disease and smoking status were not significantly associated with PWB. Conclusion: This research identifies sociodemographic, mental health, physical health and substance use factors associated with PWB among adults in Canada. These findings highlight groups and characteristics that could be the focus of future research to promote PMH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Psychiatric mental health nurses often work in highly demanding environments and situations and are exposed to multiple work-based stressors simultaneously. We aimed to explore the influence of self-compassion on fatigue and psychological wellbeing, and to evaluate the possible contributing factors for self-compassion, fatigue, and psychological wellbeing among psychiatric nurses. A descriptive correlational study using a convenience sample was used to employ 50 psychiatric nurses. Participants categorized into three groups based on their scores on The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF): Group 1: low self-compassion, Group 2: moderate self-compassion, and Group 3: high self-compassion. All participants were assessed by socio-demographic data questionnaire, Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), and Psychological Wellbeing Scale. Results: Regarding FAS and wellbeing, group 1 had the highest mean of both scores, whereas group 3 had the lowest mean of both scores. Psychiatric nurses with high self-compassion were significantly more likely to be male, have a lower overall fatigue score, and have better psychological wellbeing. Psychiatric nurses with high fatigue scores were more likely to be female, married, have diploma, have less self-compassion, and have poorer psychological wellbeing. Conclusions: Psychiatry nurses with higher self-compassion had lower fatigue score and better psychological wellbeing. Gender and education level were significant factors for self-compassion and fatigue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Grandparents are increasingly becoming key figures in the supplementary care of grandchildren. Based on the Resilience Model of Family Stress, Adjustment and Adaptation, the present study aims to analyze the emotional competences that canpl predict higher levels of psychological wellbeing and quality of life in supplementary grandparents caregivers. Methods: A sample of 270 supplementary grandparents caregivers living in Spain participated. Most participants were women (71.1%), and the mean age was 67.83 years (SD = 6.26). Most participants were occasional caregivers, that is, they care for less than 10 h per week (76.3%). We conducted hierarchical multiple regression analysis, one for psychological wellbeing and the other for quality of life. Results: The regression model for psychological wellbeing identified that age, management of caregiving stress, self-confidence in the caregiving role, management of work-life balance difficulties and emotional self-regulation explained 32.8% of its variance. The regression model for quality of life showed that age, type of grandparent caregiver, management of caregiving stress, management of work-life balance difficulties and emotional self-regulation explained 31.2% of its variance. Conclusion: This study focuses on supplementary grandparents caregivers, whereas literature has tended to look at primary grandparents caregivers. The results highlight the role of emotional competences as predictors of supplementary grandparents caregivers' psychological wellbeing and quality of life, overcoming the usual tendency in the literature to focus on the negative consequences of grandparents caregiving for grandchildren, and emphasizing the competences that grandparents have to cope with this care in a satisfactory way, which, moreover, can be trained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractPurposeMaterials and methodsResultsConclusionsThe lockdown and social distancing measures introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the ability of people with Parkinson’s to engage in normal health management practices. This led to documented reductions in psychological wellbeing. The aim of the present review was to identify factors associated with the psychological wellbeing of people with Parkinson’s during the acute stage of the pandemic.Five academic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science) were searched and 23 articles were identified using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings are stratified by risk factor and analysed using a narrative synthesis.Worsening of motor symptoms, poor motor-related daily living experiences and motor symptoms during “off time” (when symptom suppressing medication has worn off) as well as less physical activity emerged as the most consistent risk factors of worsened or poorer psychological wellbeing. A deviation from pre-pandemic risk factors was identified, with age and gender not identified as consistent risk factors.The implications of this review are not limited to preparing for future pandemics but can also be applied to more common concerns with comparable contextual characteristics such as yearly flu outbreaks, social isolation, and economic uncertainty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the construction industry, irregular schedules and long hours disrupt workers' circadian rhythms, adversely affecting their safety and health. While studies have shown that sleep timing influences safety and health, they often overlook sleep quantity, work-shift start time, and a broad range of safety and health outcomes. To fill this gap, this study examines the relationship between circadian rhythm and safety health factors, including psychological issues, wellbeing, behavioral issues, altruistic behaviors, sleep quantity, starting hours at work, and parental care in 1,400 construction workers using a questionnaire. We investigated safety health using scales for psychological issues (0-34), wellbeing (0-24), behavioral issues (0-29), and altruistic behaviors (0-27). Midsleep time on weekends estimated circadian rhythm, with multilevel regressions adjusting for sleep quantity, work start time, and various characteristics. Results showed average midsleep at 04: 11 h, with a 1 h delay associated with increased psychological issues (0.37), behavioral issues (3.0%), decreased wellbeing (0.19), and decreased altruistic behaviors (0.18). These findings highlight a correlation between early circadian rhythm and poor safety health, independent of sleep quantity and work-shift start time. Addressing circadian rhythm disruptions could be crucial for improving safety health outcomes, suggesting that work schedule adjustments and better sleep practices may mitigate adverse effects on workers' health and wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zimbabwean higher education was not spared by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To avoid on-campus infections, Zimbabwean universities, like their global peers suspended classes and asked resident students to vacate their accommodation. Academics, parents and students alike, expressed concern over the possibility of the 2020 academic year being lost. However very little, if any attention was paid to students' psychological wellbeing despite the huge potential that there was of it being negatively affected by the pandemic. Using the holistic approach to wellbeing, this study investigated Zimbabwean higher education students' psychological wellbeing during COVID-19. A mixed methods approach which employed an online questionnaire was used to gather data from 36 students enrolled at universities both in Zimbabwe and internationally. In the light of the generally negative sentiments expressed against the support which the students received and based on the holistic approach to wellbeing, we argue that the students' psychological wellbeing should have been conceptualised as a function of interrelated dimensions such as the physical, social and spiritual. The paper concludes by suggesting a conceptual framework which would not only have been useful during the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance students' resilience but one from which insights could be drawn in dealing with any future disruptions to higher education in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the current role of technology, this research aims to investigate the impact of the metaverse on social development and psychological well-being in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The focus remains on Generation Z, as an important portion of the country's metaverse users. Supported by the technology determinism theory, this research used a structured questionnaire to gather data from 363 respondents. The analysis indicates that metaverse technology significantly impacts social development and psychological well-being. The effect of metaverse technology on social development remained positive, with the p-value at p > 0.000. In addition, metaverse technology also has a significant positive effect on psychological well-being (p > 0.000), with the findings showing strong statistical support for this relationship. These results confirm that metaverse technology plays a significant role in improving both social and psychological facets. Thus, it is concluded that the metaverse creates immersive virtual environments that help unique forms of social interaction and connectivity, confounding geographical barriers. This can improve social skills and communication and promote a strong sense of community. The metaverse offers a directed and engaging space to practice social interactions and gain confidence, indicating its positive, constructive role in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emotional labour refers to the process of managing the self to fulfil the emotional requirements of a job, particularly with regard to interactions with customers, co‐workers and clients. Previous research has identified that client relationships, in particular, can lead to a strain on emotional labour. This is of particular concern for the hairdressing industry in Scotland, given that it is unregulated and consequently no formal support or essential training is provided to support hairdressers to navigate client relationships. The current study therefore sought to explore how hairdressers navigate the social and emotional aspects of client relations and how these impact upon psychological wellbeing. Interviews were conducted with seven self‐employed Scottish hairdressers before reflexive thematic analysis was applied to the data, generating themes of Safeguarding the salon via client vetting, Follow the client's lead, Supporting clients through personal problems and Social fatigue. These findings identify the unwritten but complex social process used by hairdressers to safeguard their own wellbeing and the impact that this can have when this is not accomplished. Future research should consider the impact of emotional labour on employed vs. self‐employed workers to further explore how job autonomy influences the social and emotional challenges that hairdressers experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Feelings of shame are linked to increased risk for depression. Little is known about protective factors that may buffer this effect, particularly in men. Using prospective data from a community sample of Australian men, we examine the extent to which shame is associated with depressive symptoms, and the protective role of psychological wellbeing, specifically environmental mastery and purpose in life. Methods: Participants (n = 448) were from the longitudinal Men and Parenting Pathways (MAPP) Study. Measures were the Event Related Shame and Guilt Scale for shame, the DASS-21 for depressive symptoms and Ryff's Scales of Psychological Well-Being for environmental mastery and purpose in life. Linear regressions were used to test associations between shame and depressive symptoms concurrently and 1-year later, and the moderating effects of mastery and purpose in life. Results: Shame was strongly associated with concurrent depressive symptoms (βunadj =.76, p <.001; βadj =.63, p <.001). This effect was weaker in men with high compared to low environmental mastery (β+1 SD =.46, p <.001; β−1 SD =.55, p <.001) and purpose in life (β+1 SD =.48, p <.001; β−1 SD =.62, p <.001). Shame also predicted subsequent depressive symptoms after adjustment for prior depressive symptoms (βunadj =.59, p =.001; βadj =.34, p =.004), although environmental mastery or purpose in life did not moderate these associations. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that promoting a sense of psychological wellbeing in men may confer protective proximal effects in the context of shame, potentially attenuating depression severity. The current study aligns with calls for strength-based approaches to reducing mental health problems in men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Happiness is a positive inner feeling received from cognitive and emotional perceptions, and it means emotional and cognitive happiness in the balance of emotions and mental health, and the feeling of psychological well-being is the overall evaluation of a person in selfacceptance, positive relationship with others, autonomy, purposeful life, personal growth. and dominate the environment. Several studies have shown the positive effect of psychological wellbeing on emotional intelligence, on happiness, social support on happiness, emotional intelligence, social support on happiness; However, developing a happiness model based on psychological wellbeing and social support with the mediation of emotional intelligence has been neglected. Aims: The current research has been carried out to develop a model of happiness based on psychological well-being and social support with the mediation of emotional intelligence in undergraduate students. Methods: Applied research design and descriptive correlation method was based on structural equations. The statistical population of the research consisted of all undergraduate students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Department of Tehran in the academic year of 1402-1401, and based on Klein's point of view in the structural equation model, 414 people were selected through random multistage cluster sampling. Became Happiness questionnaire (Oxford, 2002), psychological well-being (Reif, 2002), perceived social support (Zimet, 1988) and emotional intelligence (Shot, 1998) were used to collect data. Data analysis was done through structural modeling using 26amos software. Results: The research findings showed that psychological well-being, social support and emotional intelligence have a positive and significant effect on students' happiness, and emotional intelligence among students positively and significantly mediates the effect of psychological well-being and social support on happiness. Conclusion: It can be concluded that considering the changing importance of psychological wellbeing and social support in the happiness of students, trainings and workshops on life skills, communication and positive interactions that improve and increase happiness in students should be planned, developed and implemented at the level of universities and higher institutions. be executed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the wide-ranging research on technology-mediated learning, which has contributed immensely to a better understanding of how best it can be implemented, lockdowns during COVID-19 times have revived debates on teacher preparedness to adequately engage in this modality of instruction. Research-validated evidence has shown that a complex combination of technology, pedagogy and content is necessary for impactful teaching practices. Thus, the present paper reports on a qualitative study that investigated students' perceptions of their teachers' performance during the lockdown period. Online interviews and focus groups were conducted with a cohort of 30 university students. The students were selected by means of purposeful sampling informed by a set of pre-defined criteria. Overall, the students reported that most of their teachers utilised asynchronous teaching modalities. Also of interest was the finding that a small proportion of faculty varied the instructional deliverable with a clear intent to cater for a wider spectrum of student learning pace and style. Under COVID-19, additionally, distance education was hugely crippled by student psychological ill-being. One of the implications of these findings, among others, is the pressing need, now more than ever, for comprehensive and intensive teacher professional programs focused on technology-enhanced methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Approximately 20% of acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors experience reduced psychological wellbeing (PWB). Neuropsychological rehabilitation (NPR) is one approach supporting people with ABI to participate meaningfully in activities despite challenges. Although literature supports NPR effectiveness, little is known about change mechanisms. This systematic realist review identifies what NPR programmes have been designed, delivered, and evaluated for people with ABI to improve PWB and/or quality of life (QOL), as well as providing a context-relevant understanding of what NPR includes and how NPR might lead to positive outcomes. A rapid realist review was conducted in three phases: (1) structured retrieval and evidence extraction; (2) stakeholder consultation; (3) analysis and synthesis. Searches were completed, and findings from 35 publications and one stakeholder consultation were synthesized into a refined logic model. Six context-mechanism-outcome chains (CMOCs) were identified. Participants' relationships to internal experiences, and feelings of self-worth, mastery, and connection appeared to be mechanisms that led to improved PWB and QOL. Adaptation and individualized programmes were also key mechanisms to explain successful NPR. Embedding CMOCs into NPR could improve PWB and/or QOL for people with ABI. The logic model will inform ongoing development of a new online, group-based, NPR programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gains in holistic approaches to adult mental health have been associated with increasing interest in understanding psychological wellbeing (PWB) among adolescents. Empirical examination of measurement models for PWB in adolescence is lacking. Thus, the current study examined PWB in a longitudinal, diverse sample of 433 adolescents (non‐Latinx Black: 37.6%; non‐Latinx White: 25.9%; Latinx: 36.5%; Male adolescents: 50.1%). A one‐factor, correlated six‐factor and hierarchical models were examined across racial/ethnic (White, Black, and Hispanic) and gender (female, male) identities, after which the best fitting model was selected to undergo invariance testing. A one‐factor structure was superior, and exhibited strict invariance across racial/ethnic and gender identities at each wave of the study, as well as longitudinal invariance within the entire sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Informal caregivers of older people face demanding responsibilities that can negatively affect their wellbeing, highlighting the relevance of interventions that address their specific needs. This study aimed to assess the effects of a group music therapy program based on different songwriting approaches applied to informal caregivers of older adults with dependency. A sample of 113 caregivers participated, being assigned either to the intervention (n = 60) or the control group (n = 53). The intervention group caregivers received 10 weekly sessions of the songwriting program, while the control group continued with their usual care service. Psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed at baseline and follow-up using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Zarit Burden Interview, and SF-36. Group × Time interactions revealed significant improvements in the intervention group compared to the control one in trait anxiety (p = 0.022), social functioning (p = 0.013), role limitations due to physical problems (p = 0.020), and physical component summary (p = 0.022). These findings provided valuable evidence on this novel intervention, showing positive effects for caregivers' wellbeing. The current research emphasizes the importance of considering music therapy as a potential intervention among caregiver support programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic broughtabout unprecedented problems for contemporary society. Among the numerous challenges faced following the spread of the virus, the need to provide assessment tools and remote psychological assistance certainly deserves particular attention. Indeed, this profound paradigm shift in psychological assessment and care occurred during a period of fragility for people already suffering from the restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the virus. One population particularly affected by the pandemic was students, including university students. The latter faced the pandemic in a particularly critical formative period. Methods: For these reasons, our systematic review has two main objectives: (i) identify the assessment tools and psychological dimensions most used/investigated during the pandemic in Italian university students; (ii) systematize and deepen our knowledge about the impact of the pandemic on the psychological wellbeing of Italian university students. Our search used PRISMA 2020 guidelines on Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus, and EBSCOHost. Results: The results indicated that the psychological dimensions most investigated in university students during the pandemic were anxiety and depression. At the same time, the most used assessment instruments were the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y) and the Beck Depression lnventory-ll (BDI-II). Furthermore, it is clear from the results that the pandemic has harmed the psychological wellbeing of university students. Finally, we dedicated a section to discuss the interventions implemented by university counseling services during the pandemic. Discussion: This review could improve the work of university counseling services in this post-pandemic period and contribute to developing specific screening and assessment programs for future emergencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR), following mastectomy, significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL), necessitating accurate measurement through psychometrically robust patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) tools. This bibliometric analysis aims to discern trends, identify gaps, and evaluate the use of such tools in the IBR literature. Methods: The 100 most cited publications regarding QoL in implant-based reconstruction were identified on Web of Science, across all available journal years (from 1977 to 2024) on 10 March 2024. Study details, including the citation count, main content focus, outcome measures, and usage of psychological questionnaires, were extracted and tabulated from each publication. The Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) levels of evidence (LOE) of each study were assessed. Results: The 100 most cited publications on QoL in implant-based reconstruction were identified, encompassing 64,192 patients and 28,114 reconstructed breasts. Citations per publication ranged from 62 to 457 (mean, 124.95 ± 73.05), with the highest-cited study being authored by Al-Ghazal (n = 457). The vast majority of publications were LOE II (n = 52), representative of prospective cohort studies, systematic reviews of non-randomised studies, and systematic review and meta-analysis. The number of publications for LOE V, IV, III, and I was 0, 7, 41, and 0, respectively. The main content focus was "quality of life" in 83 publications, with significant utilisation of the BREAST-Q questionnaire. A total of 80 publications used validated questionnaires with psychometric development. Conclusions: This analysis demonstrates that the research methodologies within IBRmostly consist of moderate-quality publications; however, notably, there was a lack of LOE I studies, underscoring a gap in high-quality research within the field. Moreover, only 62/100 used validated PROM tools. Future IBR research studies should be focussed on most robust methodologies, incorporating validated PROM tools, to optimise shared-decision making and informed consent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy has had a long history and influence on the field of psychotherapy. By "clearing a space" and "focusing," individuals can enhance their emotional awareness and improve their ability to self-regulate. These tasks are particularly relevant in the context of Psycho-Oncology, although the research on their potential benefits for cancer patients is limited. Furthermore, the application of these tasks in a group or online setting has not been thoroughly explored. Methods: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a two-session online intervention based on Focusing for cancer-diagnosed participants and its impact on their mental health and wellbeing. The study involved three participants with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer who were undergoing palliative treatment. We used both qualitative and quantitative methods. PFC-2 was used to assess participants' accomplishment of the task; FMS was used to assess the change in the focusing attitude, while CORE-OM, and PWBS-RV were used as mental health distress and psychological wellbeing measures; participant feedback was collected through questionnaires and a semi-structured interview. Results: The results suggest that the tasks led to greater self-awareness, heightened self-reflection, and a sense of relief for the participants. Discussion: These findings suggest that the group intervention protocol based on online Focusing sessions is potentially useful for broader applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies have emphasized the importance of social support in mitigating the relationship between psychological distress and mental health effects, with family of origin and family of formation providing key sources of social support over the life course. However, LGBTQ+ people may experience family of origin relationships as a source of distress, while partners and friends may buffer the relationship between minority stress and psychological wellbeing. Through our online survey (March–June 2022), which was conducted when the social restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted in the UK, we considered the association between psychological wellbeing and sources of social support by sampling n = 1330 LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual adults. LGBTQ+ adults generally experienced poorer psychological wellbeing outcomes than did cisgender heterosexual people. For LGBTQ+ adults, social support from family of origin, a special person, or friends was not associated with depression, anxiety, or stress levels, but social support from family or a special person was positively associated with higher levels of life satisfaction. Our findings indicate the importance of considering negative as well as positive wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regular physical activity (PA) improves the psychological well-being of those who practice it. However, female university students are a risk group due to their low level of PA. Based on the transtheoretical model of behavioural change, the main aim of this study was to examine whether the relationship between PA and subjective vitality was mediated by cognitive-emotional variables such as decisional balance (perceived benefits and barriers) and enjoyment associated with PA in a group of female university students. Participants were asked to complete self-administered questionnaires, which were available for one month via a Google Form. The results showed the existence of a statistically significant, relative, and indirect effect between the stage of change and subjective vitality via both mediating variables. Compared to females in the pre-contemplation stage, those in the action and maintenance stages achieved higher subjective vitality scores as a result of the effect of being in a more advanced stage on decisional balance and enjoyment of PA. It is concluded that female university students who reported regular PA found the activity to be more revitalising, stimulating, and exciting; all positive feelings and cognitions that translated into a more energetic and vital perception of themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of the scientific evidence for psychosocial wellbeing benefits for individuals who are active through settings like leisure centres, gymnasiums or swimming pools. The level of physical activity required to achieve wellbeing outcomes through centre usage was a focal point. Nine electronic databases (AUSPORT, SPORTDiscus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL complete, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus) were systematically searched to identify relevant literature, including all articles published in English from January 2011 to December 2021. A total of 1667 manuscripts were identified of which 31 articles were included in this review. Mental health was the most investigated psychological outcome, followed by stress reduction and relaxation; bonding with family/friends was the most frequently studied social outcome. Regular physical activity at leisure/fitness centres may be associated with increased social and psychological wellbeing. Participation in group programmes seems to be superior to individual activities in achieving health benefits due to its social nature. Findings from this review confirm that outcomes of being active through leisure/fitness centres go beyond physical benefits. However, scientific evidence is limited and more longitudinal studies with larger samples, and a focus on the dose–response relationship issue are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cervical dystonia (CD) is a movement disorder which causes sustained muscle contractions in the neck leading to abnormal postures and repetitive movements. As it is a highly visible condition, people with CD can experience stigma, which may lead to unhelpful coping strategies and increased psychological distress. This study investigated whether adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies mediate the relationship between stigma and psychological outcomes in people with CD. A total of 114 adults with CD completed measures of stigma, coping, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress), and psychological wellbeing at one time point. Participants' levels of distress were high, compared to the general population. Correlational analyses showed increased stigma and maladaptive coping (e.g. substance use, behavioural disengagement) were both significantly related to increased distress, lower wellbeing and lower HRQOL, whereas higher adaptive coping (e.g. acceptance, humour) was only related to higher wellbeing. In a parallel mediation model, maladaptive coping strategies mediated the relationship between stigma and distress, HRQOL and wellbeing, but adaptive coping strategies did not. These findings suggest that maladaptive coping may play an important role in explaining the relationship between stigma and some aspects of distress and wellbeing in CD. Interventions which focus on reducing different aspects of maladaptive coping may be helpful to improve wellbeing as well as reducing stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To address youth mental health needs, student wellbeing has traditionally referred to caring for individuals' psychological health and subjective emotions. However, an individual subjective psychological approach is insufficient in addressing society's responsibilities to enable individuals to live a happy and fulfilling life. A more comprehensive conceptualisation of student wellbeing is needed to understand the needs of individuals to stay well in society. Hence, the purpose of this article is to re-conceptualise student wellbeing from a relational perspective, emphasising wellbeing as happening, fluid, and always becoming. Taking student wellbeing in secondary education in China as a case, this paper discusses how student wellbeing is currently understood through a non-Westernised lens. The discussions of Chinese students' wellbeing might be extended to other social groups where wellbeing is conceptualised as 'being-well-in-relationships'. This is both about 'fitting in' and embracing an active pursuit of personal development within the context of interconnected relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to determine whether work-life balance, psychological well-being and work environment have an influence on employee productivity at PT Bank BJB Cibadak Branch. The type of research conducted is quantitative research with a descriptive approach and associative analysis. The population and sample in this study were 30 respondents who were all employees at PT Bank BJB Cibadak Branch who used the saturated sampling technique method as sampling. The results of the research on the farsial significant test (t-test) show that work-life balance (X1) has a positive and significant effect on employee productivity (Y) seen from Thitung greater than Ttabel, namely 1.969 1.699 then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. psychological well-being (X2) has a positive and significant effect on employee productivity (Y) seen from Thitung greater than Ttabel, namely 191 1.699 then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. and the work environment shows that Thitung is greater than Ttabel, namely -1.757 1.699, so H0 is accepted and H1 is rejected, which means it can be concluded that the Work Environment (X3) has no significant effect on Employee Productivity (Y) at PT Bank BJB Cibadak Branch. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Psychiatric mental health nurses often work in highly demanding environments and situations and are exposed to multiple work-based stressors simultaneously. We aimed to explore the influence of self-compassion on fatigue and psychological wellbeing, and to evaluate the possible contributing factors for self-compassion, fatigue, and psychological wellbeing among psychiatric nurses. A descriptive correlational study using a convenience sample was used to employ 50 psychiatric nurses. Participants categorized into three groups based on their scores on The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF): Group 1: low self-compassion, Group 2: moderate self-compassion, and Group 3: high self-compassion. All participants were assessed by socio-demographic data questionnaire, Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), and Psychological Wellbeing Scale. Results Regarding FAS and wellbeing, group 1 had the highest mean of both scores, whereas group 3 had the lowest mean of both scores. Psychiatric nurses with high self-compassion were significantly more likely to be male, have a lower overall fatigue score, and have better psychological wellbeing. Psychiatric nurses with high fatigue scores were more likely to be female, married, have diploma, have less self-compassion, and have poorer psychological wellbeing. Conclusions Psychiatry nurses with higher self-compassion had lower fatigue score and better psychological wellbeing. Gender and education level were significant factors for self-compassion and fatigue.

This study examined the stress levels and coping mechanisms of high-achieving and low-achieving students in a hyblend learning modality, with the goal of establishing a foundation for the development of a psychosocial support program. Data were gathered from a varied group of 300 college students from National University (NU) using a mixed-methods technique that involved questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that student who perform well academically face increased levels of stress, mostly as a result of feelings of powerlessness and a lack of belief in their own abilities. In contrast, high-performing students utilize a greater number of problemfocused and emotion-focused coping techniques, whereas low-performing individuals tend to rely more heavily on avoidant coping mechanisms. The study revealed no statistically significant disparity in stress levels or coping mechanisms between the two groups. This implies that variables other than academic achievement, such as individual characteristics and contextual influences, may have a substantial impact on students' experiences of stress and their reactions to it. These findings emphasize the necessity of implementing comprehensive psychosocial therapies specifically designed to address the unique difficulties encountered by kids who perform at both high and low levels. A need to develop more specific support measures and further investigation on the root causes of stress and coping mechanisms in academic environments. This study enhances comprehension of the intricate correlation among academic achievement, stress, and coping strategies, calling for a comprehensive approach to student support services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nouf F Bin Rubaian,1 Abdelaziz M Elfaki,2 Serene R Almuhaidib,3 Fajar A Aldulijan,4 Raghda S Qasim,3 Khalid Nabil Nagshabandi,5 Heba Yousef Al-Ojail,6 Shayma S Alsubaie7 1Department of Dermatology, King Fahad University Hospital, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 2Healing Icon Center, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Dermatology, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Family Medicine, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 6Department of Dermatology, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; 7King Fahad University of Petroleum and Mineral, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Finance and Digital Economy, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Serene R Almuhaidib, Department of Dermatology, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Email SereneAlmuhaidib@gmail.comPurpose: Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures are widely popular among the youth. Despite their prevalence, there is a significant gap in the research concerning the relationship between these procedures and psychological wellbeing, as well as an insufficient exploration of the barriers and motivators influencing their adoption, this study aims to address these gaps.Methods: This cross-sectional study has utilized a secure online survey directed at Saudi university students as the target population. The survey was consisting of 18-item electronic questionnaire including of 4 parts (demographical data, history of psychological illness and screening of current psychological wellbeing using WHO-5 well-being tool, history of doing cosmetic procedure, or willingness to do in the future, barriers and motivators to do cosmetic procedures), and it was distributed across multiple social media platforms.Results: A total of 8443 college students completed the study questionnaire. Exactly 1096 (13%) of the students underwent a cosmetic procedure. The most reported procedures were laser hair removal (9.1%), filler (5.3%), skin boosters (2.8%), and Botulinum toxin A injections (Botox) (2.6%). The most ranked motivators were being painless, with no side effects (8.8 out of 10), followed by being free (8.0 out of 10) and enhancing self-confidence (7.4 out of 10).Conclusion: No significant difference recorded at the overall psychological well-being score between who underwent cosmetic procedures and who did not.Keywords: aesthetic procedures, cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic dermatologic procedures, psychological wellbeing, mental health, college students, Saudi Arabia

This study aimed to explore challenging experiences in psychological wellbeing among Korean newcomer immigrant adolescents residing in an emerging immigrant community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which had been understudied in previous studies. This study utilized qualitative data from these immigrant adolescents and five of their mothers who had immigrated and lived in the United States for an average of 27 months. Using the Acculturative Stress Model and the Social Ecological Model as frameworks, this study analyzed their acculturative stress experiences as immigrants and as ethnic and linguistic minorities in the unique contexts of an emerging immigrant community and the pandemic, and how these challenging experiences impact their psychological wellbeing. Data collection took place from March to August 2020. Findings in this study demonstrated that these immigrant adolescents grappled with linguistic challenges, family conflicts, difficulties in establishing and maintaining social relationships, and heightened fears of increased anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. The unique contexts of the emerging immigrant community and the pandemic interfered with their adjustment, making these challenging experiences more difficult, all significantly impacting their psychological wellbeing. Schools and communities play pivotal roles in addressing linguistic challenges, fostering social connections for Korean newcomer immigrant adolescents, and promoting awareness of diversity and inclusion within these environments. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers to develop more effective support measures and channels for Korean immigrant adolescents in emerging immigrant communities, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to investigate the path of resilience on students' psychological well-being during the Coronavirus epidemic regarding the role of hope and positive affect. The research method is correlational using path analysis. The population of this research included all undergraduate students of Islamic Azad University, Rasht branch, in 2020-21. According to the epidemic conditions of Coronavirus, a sample of 210 students was selected by the availability sampling. They completed the Conner & Davidson, Resilience Scale, Reef Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire, the Schneider Hope Scale, and the Watson et al. Positive/Negative Emotion Scale. The data was analyzed by path analysis through LISREL v8.80 software. The results showed that the direct effects of the resilience on the well-being, hope positive affect were significant (p < 0.05). Also, the indirect effects of resilience on the psychological well-being of individuals due to hope were significant (p < 0.01). The indirect effects of resilience on psychological well-being through positive emotion were also significant. The findings showed that resilience, increasing hope, and positive emotions can improve psychological well-being. These results also have practical implications for clinical and health psychologists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Neuroticism is considered one of the important characteristics in the field of psychology for predicting people's behavior, which is based on negative and undesirable experiences and emotions. Much research on the available prediction models based on Attachment styles and psychological well-being has been done, but the mediating role of uncertainty intolerance in this process has not been investigated. Aims: The purpose of the current research was to predict neuroticism traits based on various attachment styles and psychological well-being with the mediation of uncertainty intolerance in college students. Methods: The descriptive-correlation research method of structural equation modeling and the statistical population of the present study includes all students of Islamic Azad University, North Tehran branch. According to Morgan's table, the sample size was 398 people who were selected from among all students in April and May of 2023 as a multi-stage random sampling. The data collection tools in this research include four questionnaires of adult attachment styles, Hazan and Shaver (1987), Riff's psychological well-being short form (1989), NEO-FFI short form by Costa and McCree (1994), and Freestone's uncertainty intolerance scale. Research hypotheses were investigated using structural equation modeling and with the help of PLS software. Results: The results showed that there is a negative and significant correlation between the variable of psychological well-being and secure attachment style with the variable of neuroticism, and there is a positive and significant correlation between the variable of ambivalent attachment style and the variable of neuroticism (P<0.01). The path indicates the significance of the indirect effect of avoidant and ambivalent attachment style through the variable intolerance of uncertainty on neuroticism (P<0.01) and according to the variance inclusion index of the variables of intolerance of uncertainty as mediating variables in the relationship between styles Avoidant and ambivalent attachment were confirmed with psychopathy (VAF>0.20). Conclusion: The findings obtained provide numerous practical applications in the fields of student counseling, educational planning, and personality development. Universities and higher education institutions can design intervention programs to strengthen psychological well-being and encourage secure attachment styles among students, both of which contribute to the reduction of neuroticism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The veterinary profession seems to be particularly affected by mental health problems than other occupational groups, primarily a consequence of exposure to various sources of psychological distress that is common within the profession (e.g., euthanasia administration, and client interactions). This article is the first to investigate the association between work-specific factors and wellbeing in the veterinary profession in Sweden. A cross-sectional survey sampled 280 (256 females) Sweden-registered veterinarians and nurses (235 veterinarians, 45 veterinary nurses). Multiple platforms and methods were used to increase diversity and inclusiveness in the sample. In this study, we investigated the associations between psychological wellbeing by including variables from several studies that have previously been associated with decreased wellbeing within the veterinary profession in order to get a more comprehensive picture of factors that may contribute to increased risk of mental illness. Results showed that, after adjusting for the influence of psychosocial working environment factors, except for variables related to euthanasia which were not associated with decreased wellbeing, measures indexing difficult client interactions were, on the other hand, associated with decreased wellbeing. Thus, negative experiences from client interactions suggest that these could be candidates for the development and maintenance of poor wellbeing among individuals within the veterinary profession. This research can potentially assist in designing more targeted intervention studies and serve educational purposes for both staff and future professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The health crisis associated with COVID-19 led to a period of increased demand on the operational and social organization of healthcare centers, which often had a negative impact on the psychological and social wellbeing of healthcare workers. In order to tackle this issue, an intervention plan was designed to develop collective competences through various participatory strategies. This study sought to determine the effect of this intervention on the variables collective efficacy, psychological wellbeing, and social wellbeing in healthcare workers by performing a pretest and posttest comparison with a control group. Method: The variables were evaluated using a non-probability, purposive sample of 80 healthcare workers fromthree FamilyHealthcare Centers (CESFAM) located in the Coquimbo Region, Chile, within health crisis context. The intervention group was composed of voluntary participants, while the control group only completed the evaluations. The intervention consisted in 6 training workshops focused on improving collective management, group synergy, collaborative problem-solving, communicative strategies, and overall team care. Results: The analysis shows that the collective competence intervention had a positive effect on the collective efficacy, psychological wellbeing, and social wellbeing of the participating healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Only specific factors of these variables did not undergo a significant impact. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that interventions aimed at improving collective organizational competences, apart from increasing collective efficacy, can have a positive impact on healthcare workers' psychological and social wellbeing in a context of occupational adversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aims/BackgroundDesign/MethodResultsConclusionSocial pressure to ‘bounce back’ and unrealistic body expectations place postpartum women at risk of body image dissatisfaction, depressive symptomology, and disordered eating. Prior research suggests that intuitive eating may reduce these risks. This study replicated a previous 2016 study between intuitive eating, postpartum depression, disordered eating, and body image satisfaction.Women over 18 who had given birth in the last four years were recruited through social media to complete an online survey. The final sample comprised 163 women aged between 21 and 42 years (M = 33.61, SD = 4.59) who were between one and 208 weeks postpartum (M = 78.27, SD = 53.40).Correlation analyses revealed significant negative associations between intuitive eating and body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, depression, and BMI. A hierarchical multiple linear regression demonstrated that body image dissatisfaction significantly predicted 29% of the variance in intuitive eating scores after controlling for BMI, disordered eating, and postpartum depression F(4, 133) = 68.71, p < .001. Body image dissatisfaction fully mediated the relationships between intuitive eating and disordered eating (c’ = -0.01, p = .359), and depression (c’ = 0.01, p = .427). There was a significant reduction in body dissatisfaction scores in the present sample compared to the 2016 cohort t(292.87) = 3.38, p < .001.These findings highlight the central role of body image and intuitive eating in postpartum wellbeing and emphasise the need for tailored interventions promoting realistic postpartum body expectations and adaptive eating behaviours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 pandemic acutely threatened physicians' psychological wellbeing, and the strength of the critical care workforce as a whole. Therefore, in this study we sought to elicit frontline Intensive Care Unit (ICU) physicians' perspectives on stressors and helpful responses during COVID-19 surges. We conducted a qualitative, observational study of ICU physician wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic from September 2020 to January 2021. We used the Framework Method to analyze the qualitative data. We then further organized responses into five categories of needs (basic, safety, respect, appreciation/connection, ability to heal patients and contribute) based on a healthcare worker wellbeing model adapted for ICU physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interviewed 24 ICU physicians who worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic during at least one surge. Physicians discussed stressors and helpful responses aligning with each of the five domains. Almost all physicians mentioned visitor restrictions as a major challenge during COVID-19 surges. Physicians valued supportive responses from their institutions and community during surges. Interventions aimed at bolstering individual resilience such as meditation or yoga classes were viewed as less useful. The COVID-19 pandemic put immense strain on ICU physicians across many domains of human need. Interventions such as institutional preparedness, creating pathways for communication, and overt demonstrations of support were perceived by physicians to reduce stress. Such institutional-level interventions can promote physician wellbeing during the current COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation for future healthcare crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was designed to examine the mediating role of social support in relationships from social competence to psychological distress and wellbeing. A cross-sectional survey design was employed. A sample of 276 university students with disabilities was participated in the study from three selected public higher education institutions in Ethiopia. The data were collected through questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM® SPSS 23.0® and IBM® Amos 23.0®. Structural Equation Modeling was used to examine the mediating role of social support in the association from social competence to psychological distress and psychological wellbeing. The model provided a good fit to the sample data. The results of the study indicated that social support fully mediated the relationships from social competence to psychological distress and wellbeing among university students with disabilities in Ethiopia. Developing intervention strategies that can enhance and maintain effective social interaction and social support among students with disabilities is a promising and important step for promoting psychological wellbeing of students with disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A cross-sectional survey among religious brothers and sisters (n = 250) with their specific lifestyle and related spiritual practices stated moments of awe perceptions. They responded to both the Awe/Gratitude scale and to free text fields to substantiate their quantitative responses. Qualitative content analysis of their free text responses resulted in six main categories of awe triggers: (1) Nature, (2) Special Moments, (3) Transcendence Perceptions, (4) Religious practices, (5) Distinct People, and (6) Aesthetics, Art and Culture. Awe perceptions can be an immediate feeling and the outcome of a process of reflection in response to admiration, inspiration, and elevation. As these perceptions are related to psychological well-being and prosocial behaviors, their training can generate positive effects on quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigated the association between students' perceptions of teacher autonomy-supportive and controlling interpersonal behaviours, positive and negative academic emotions, and subjective vitality and emotional exhaustion. Study 1 employed a cross-sectional survey design to collect data from 328 undergraduate students from three public universities in China. Study 2 employed an experimental design and collected data from 64 undergraduate students. The results of the structural equation modelling with latent variables indicated that teacher autonomy-supportive interpersonal behaviours did not reduce negative academic emotions, and negative emotions did not explain subjective vitality, while positive emotions did not explain emotional exhaustion. These findings suggest that positive and negative emotions are mutually exclusive in predicting subjective vitality and emotional exhaustion. The study discusses the implications of these findings for instructors' interpersonal behaviours and the role of emotions in predicting students' psychological well-being in the Chinese context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The connection between digital literacy and the three core dimensions of psychological well-being is not yet well understood, and the evidence is controversial. We analyzed a sample of 2,314 individuals, aged 50 years and older, that participated in the English Longitudinal Study of Aging. Participants were clustered according to drivers of psychological well-being using Self-Organizing Maps. The resulting groups were subsequently studied separately using generalized estimating equations fitted on 2-year lagged repeated measures using three scales to capture the dimensions of well-being and Markov models. The clustering analysis suggested the existence of four different groups of participants. Statistical models found differences in the connection between internet use and psychological well-being depending on the group. The Markov models showed a clear association between internet use and the potential for transition among groups of the population characterized, among other things, by higher levels of psychological well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures are widely popular among the youth. Despite their prevalence, there is a significant gap in the research concerning the relationship between these procedures and psychological wellbeing, as well as an insufficient exploration of the barriers and motivators influencing their adoption, this study aims to address these gaps. Methods: This cross-sectional study has utilized a secure online survey directed at Saudi university students as the target population. The survey was consisting of 18-item electronic questionnaire including of 4 parts (demographical data, history of psychological illness and screening of current psychological wellbeing using WHO-5 well-being tool, history of doing cosmetic procedure, or willingness to do in the future, barriers and motivators to do cosmetic procedures), and it was distributed across multiple social media platforms. Results: A total of 8443 college students completed the study questionnaire. Exactly 1096 (13%) of the students underwent a cosmetic procedure. The most reported procedures were laser hair removal (9.1%), filler (5.3%), skin boosters (2.8%), and Botulinum toxin A injections (Botox) (2.6%). The most ranked motivators were being painless, with no side effects (8.8 out of 10), followed by being free (8.0 out of 10) and enhancing self-confidence (7.4 out of 10). Conclusion: No significant difference recorded at the overall psychological well-being score between who underwent cosmetic procedures and who did not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Issue Addressed Methods Results Conclusions So What? Nostalgia—the bittersweet reliving of the past—has been linked to social connection and psychological wellbeing. Although food consumption is often an intrinsically social experience, relatively little research has examined how individuals experience and understand how food consumption relates to feelings of nostalgia, food and mood.In the current study, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with eight Australians from varying cultural backgrounds to explore their experiences with nostalgia, food and mood.Reflexive thematic analysis identified three key themes from the data: (i) The bittersweet experiences of food‐evoked nostalgia—individuals' descriptions of food‐evoked nostalgia and how it impacted their mood both positively and negatively (ii) social connection and identity continuity—participants' description of food‐evoked nostalgia and how this provides an opportunity for social connection and identity continuity throughout life, which positively influences mood, and (iii) the role and relationship of food‐evoked nostalgia and mood—individual descriptions of the important role that nostalgic food plays in their life, in addition to their relationship with food, and how this impacts mood.Understanding the positive component of nostalgic foods allowed individuals to bolster positive mood states with food‐evoked nostalgia, increasing their quality of life.Understanding the link between food‐evoked nostalgia and mood has significant implications, suggesting that negative mood states altered by nostalgic foods may result in positive mood states. Appropriate use of food‐evoked nostalgia may increase the quality of life for individuals experiencing low mood states. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explored the relationships between psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping amongst adolescent students attending post-primary schools in Ireland. The current paper reports on the quantitative data and findings arising from a mixed-methods study. Participants were post-primary school students (N = 110) aged between 15 and 19 years, who completed online questionnaires measuring their psychological wellbeing, religiosity and religious coping. Correlation, comparative and regression analyses using SPSS were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that religiosity was not significantly correlated with psychological wellbeing; however, religious beliefs were a predictor of enhanced psychological wellbeing amongst theist participants. Positive religious coping methods were associated with enhanced purpose in life. Conversely, use of negative religious coping mechanisms was linked to lower levels of overall psychological wellbeing. The findings demonstrate that adolescents’ religion has the potential to impact their mental wellbeing positively or negatively, depending on the type of religious coping methods used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social isolation during the COVID-19 epidemic has emerged as a significant public health concern, posing a threat to adolescents' psychological wellbeing. However, no studies have explored this association within the context of Chinese collectivist culture, and the potential mechanisms between them remain insufficiently investigated. Based on the stress process theory, this study examines the associations between social isolation and its two types (family isolation and friend isolation) and adolescents' psychological wellbeing. Additionally, guided by the frameworks of stress proliferation and stress susceptibility, this study investigates the mediating effects of loneliness and the moderating effects of resilience on the aforementioned associations. A sample of 1,987 Chinese adolescents was recruited from nine junior high schools in Zhejiang province. The results indicate that (1) social isolation and its types (family isolation and friend isolation) due to COVID-19 were significantly negatively associated with adolescents' psychological wellbeing; (2) loneliness played mediating effects on these associations; (3) resilience played moderating roles in the associations between social isolation and its types, and loneliness rather than in the link between loneliness and psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, the mediating effects of loneliness were moderated by resilience, exhibiting greater strength for adolescents with lower resilience but not reaching significance for those with higher resilience. These findings underscore the importance of investing resources to address social isolation and enhance resilience among adolescents. Additionally, interventions aimed at mitigating loneliness could effectively counteract the negative impact of social isolation on adolescents' psychological wellbeing, particularly for those with lower resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Authenticity is an important concept that is directly related to psychological well-being and is mentioned in many theories of clinical psychology. Different psychological theories have various views on the definition of authenticity. While varying definitions according to the theory enrich the view of authenticity, they can also make it difficult to work within a common conceptualization of the concept. This paper reviewed the literature to summarize the different definitions of authenticity and unite them in a common ground. Discussing why authenticity would be important for clinical psychology practice and research and framing the role of psychotherapy in ensuring authenticity were also included in the scope of the study. Considering the commonalities among the theories examined in the study, it can be said that authenticity is shaped by many factors, such as temperament, life experiences, interaction with caregivers, and environment, and can develop throughout life. In addition, it was also inferred that authenticity, which is closely related to psychological health, should be addressed and included in interventions by mental health professionals and researchers working in the field. In this context, it was deduced that it would be important for psychotherapists to discuss and work on authenticity in sessions, regardless of the approach they work with. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]