Psychology Research

Predictors of orthorexia nervosa in women: eating attitudes, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depression and self-esteem | BMC Psychology

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Research model The study used the relational screening model. The relational survey model is a survey approach that aims to determine the existence of covariance between two or more variables. The relational survey model attempts to determine whether or not the variables change together, and if there is a change, how it happens [26]. Research … Read more

Protocol for a cluster-randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression, implemented in Vietnamese Buddhist pagoda | BMC Psychology

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Study design The study will assess one treatment condition (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression, adapted from Vietnam; MBCT-VN) and one control condition (treatment-as-usual: Buddhist Meditation). The study uses a cluster randomization assignment design to allocate adult participants to the treatment condition or the control condition. Randomization was performed using the SAS 9.4 random number generator. … Read more

Ghana’s Marburg Virus: Quarantine’s Mental Toll on Health Workers

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Marburg virus Quarantine: Healthcare Workers Face Anxiety & Fear Table of Contents Marburg virus Quarantine: Healthcare Workers Face Anxiety & Fear navigating Quarantine: Healthcare Workers’ Psychological Distress During Marburg Virus Outbreak Demographic Snapshot of participants Anxiety and Fear: A Constant Companion During Quarantine Sleepless Nights: The impact on Sleep Patterns Post-Quarantine Behavior: A Heightened Sense … Read more

Relationship between different physical activity parameters and cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults: insights from a 4-year longitudinal study | BMC Psychology

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Study setting and participants The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) was conducted in four waves (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018). A total of 17,708 participants were recruited from 150 counties and districts across 28 provinces in China using multi-stage stratified probability sampling proportional to size. Participants were followed biennially with standardized interviews to … Read more

Strength-based parenting improves depression outcomes and promotes posttraumatic growth in earthquake survivors: a longitudinal study | BMC Psychology

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Traumatic events test individuals’ psychological strengths and ability to maintain emotional balance [1]. In this context, in recent years, major earthquakes in Turkey have seriously affected the mental health of students continuing their university education [2]. On 6 February 2023, the biggest earthquake disaster that the Republic of Turkey has ever experienced took place. 7.7 … Read more

Unveiling the nexus of teacher commitment and job satisfaction: insights from Ecuador’s educational landscape | BMC Psychology

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Background Herzberg’s two-factor theory is pivotal in studying job satisfaction as it addresses both intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing workers’ well-being. This theory distinguishes between motivators, such as achievement and recognition, which contribute to job satisfaction, and hygiene factors, such as company policy and salary, which prevent job dissatisfaction [16]. Motivators are associated with higher-order … Read more

Perceived teacher support and student engagement among higher education students – a systematic literature review | BMC Psychology

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Our review demonstrated that teacher support influences student engagement. Various factors affect the relationship between perceived teacher support and student engagement. For the mediating factors, we categorized the findings into students’ personal characteristics, and school environment. The students’ personal characteristics including the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, behavioral engagement, self-efficacy, personal best goals, learning motivation, … Read more

Expressed emotions among caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia and associated factors: a multihospital-based survey in Southern Thailand | BMC Psychology

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After obtaining approval from the ethics committees, from the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University (REC 66-549-3-4), Songkhla Hospital (SKH IRB 2024-Edu-J3-1053), Pattani Hospital (PTN-010-2567), and Songkhla Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital (SKPH. IRB. COA 2/2567), this cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires at four psychiatric outpatient clinics: Songklanagarind Hospital, an 800-bed university hospital serving as … Read more