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Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:534
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Correction: Exploring the impact of traditional Chinese martial arts and other martial arts on adolescent aggression: a comparative analysis of underlying mechanisms
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Does certification lead to satisfaction? Agro-product geographical indications and subjective well-being of farmers
The agricultural intellectual property system represented by agricultural certification is improving, it has become an important force to improve farmers’ subjective well-being (SWB). This paper has constructe...
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Emerging adulthood, socioemotional variables and mental health in Spanish university students
This study responds to an important research gap around the impact of socioemotional variables and mental health on young emerging adults in the Spanish university context. Although previous research has explo...
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Teacher–Student relationships and academic grades in Chinese high schools: the roles of perceived teaching quality and students’ mental health symptoms
Teacher–student relationships (TSRs) are recognized as playing an important role in students’ academic success. However, the potential mechanisms linking TSRs to academic grades remain underexplored, particula...
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“I’m an okay mother”: the impacts of a video feedback intervention on maternal identity negotiations for women with elevated perinatal depression symptoms
Video feedback interventions have been designed to improve maternal sensitivity by reducing the negative effects of maternal depression symptoms on the quality of mother-infant interaction during the postnatal...
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Relation among hope, self-efficacy, and psychological distress in hemodialysis patients: a path analysis
Psychological distress is a major problem among hemodialysis patients. Certain prior studies suggest that psychological distress is negatively associated with hope and self-efficacy. The way hope and self-effi...
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Protocol for a cluster-randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression, implemented in Vietnamese Buddhist pagoda
Depression presents a substantial world-wide public health burden. Although evidence-based treatments exist, the majority of individuals with depression do not receive evidence-based treatments, particularly i...
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Correction: Sex differences in problematic pornography use among adolescents: a network analysis
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A sustainable organizational structure to integrate psycho-social stimulation programme into primary health care services in Bangladesh: protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial on scaling up early childhood development activities
Early childhood development (ECD) in low to middle-income nations has been a pressing concern for the last two to three decades. It is estimated that approximately 250 million children under the age of five ar...
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“I thought I was an open-minded person”: Experiences of secular therapists working with Ultra- Orthodox clients in Israel – a qualitative study
The Haredim, Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox (UO) Jewish community, maintains a distinct lifestyle based on strict religious teachings, often secluding themselves from obligations to the state and creating social and ...
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MBCARE, a mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention to decrease burnout and promote self-compassion in health care providers
Mindfulness and compassion training have individually shown significant effects on health care professionals’ (HCPs’) skills, reducing stress, anxiety, and burnout. This study evaluated the impact of a combine...
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Retraction Note: Grammar enhancement in EFL instruction: a reflection on the effects of self-evaluation, teacher support, and L2 grit
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:488 -
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 ...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:487 -
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...
Citation: BMC Psychology 2025 13:484
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