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View article: Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Program on Knee Osteoarthritis in Aging Population: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Program on Knee Osteoarthritis in Aging Population: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative disease that causes pain and disability in older individuals. This study aimed to examine the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) rehabilitation program for a…
View article: Adaptation of perceived social media literacy scale to Turkish culture: The case of educators
Adaptation of perceived social media literacy scale to Turkish culture: The case of educators Open
Social media has become an integral component of contemporary digital interactions, influencing education, communication, and information access. As social media usage continues to rise, social media literacy (SML) has gained increasing at…
View article: Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Depression Severity and Heart Rate Variability in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Depression Severity and Heart Rate Variability in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
These findings suggested that Baduanjin exercise may positively influence aspects of autonomic function. Future research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is needed to investigate its long-term effects and potential ben…
View article: Emotion Regulation in the Associations of Inattention/Hyperactivity with Distress
Emotion Regulation in the Associations of Inattention/Hyperactivity with Distress Open
Objectives: In this paper, we explore how emotion regulation strategies mediated in the associations between inattention/hyperactivity and psychological distress (including anxiety and depression) among young adults who sought mental healt…
View article: Pathways to social media addiction: Examining its prevalence, and predictive factors among Ghanaian youths
Pathways to social media addiction: Examining its prevalence, and predictive factors among Ghanaian youths Open
Social media addiction among youths is becoming a pressing public mental health issue in contemporary society due to the devastating consequences on individuals (i.e., perpetrator and victim) and society. This study, therefore, examined th…
View article: The associations between levels of inattention/hyperactivity and social media addiction among young adults: The mediating role of emotional regulation strategies in self-blame and blaming others
The associations between levels of inattention/hyperactivity and social media addiction among young adults: The mediating role of emotional regulation strategies in self-blame and blaming others Open
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral disorder beginning in childhood and often extending into adulthood. ADHD may negatively impact emotional regulation and cause addictive behaviors such as social me…
View article: Parallel Mediating Effects of Sleep Quality, Psychological Distress, and Self‐Stigma in the Associations Between Long COVID Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Taiwanese Individuals With Mental Health Illness
Parallel Mediating Effects of Sleep Quality, Psychological Distress, and Self‐Stigma in the Associations Between Long COVID Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Taiwanese Individuals With Mental Health Illness Open
Background Long COVID symptoms (i.e., experiencing symptoms of COVID‐19 for 3 months post‐COVID‐19) affect individuals’ health and their quality of life (QoL). However, the pathways through which it does so are not fully known. Aim The pre…
View article: Parental intention on getting children COVID-19 vaccinations: Invariance evaluation across parenting roles and COVID-19-like symptoms experiences among Iranians during the pandemic period
Parental intention on getting children COVID-19 vaccinations: Invariance evaluation across parenting roles and COVID-19-like symptoms experiences among Iranians during the pandemic period Open
Countries worldwide are facing challenges with increasing the COVID-19 vaccination rates for children. This study examined associations between perceived knowledge, coping appraisal, threat appraisal, adaptive response, maladaptive respons…
View article: Instruments Assessing Problematic Use of the Internet and Their Associations with Psychological Distress among Ghanaian University Students
Instruments Assessing Problematic Use of the Internet and Their Associations with Psychological Distress among Ghanaian University Students Open
Background: The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) instruments and their correlation with psychological distress and time spent on Internet activities among university students in Ghana. M…
View article: Perceived Stress Mediating the Association Between Mindfulness and Resilience Among Registered Nurses
Perceived Stress Mediating the Association Between Mindfulness and Resilience Among Registered Nurses Open
Nurses and their administrators should focus on different ways of coping with stress so that they become more resilient in facing other stressors. Future studies may be conducted to examine the mediating role of perceived stress in the ass…
View article: The neurobiological effects of mind–body exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies
The neurobiological effects of mind–body exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies Open
The neurobiological effects of mind–body exercise on brain activation, functional neural connections and structural changes in the brain remain elusive. This systematic review and coordinate-based meta-analysis investigated the changes in …
View article: Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders
Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders Open
The findings suggest that exercise addiction in adolescents may influence eating disorders through multiple pathways, such as insomnia, psychological distress, and body image concerns. Future research should examine these relationships lon…
View article: Mechanisms in Emotional Information Processing in Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder: An Event- Related Potential Study of an Information Processing Model
Mechanisms in Emotional Information Processing in Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder: An Event- Related Potential Study of an Information Processing Model Open
BACKGROUND: Individuals with major depressive disorder have a cognitive bias toward emotional stimuli, which influences the quality and speed of emotional information processing. This study aimed to understand the factors underlying this b…
View article: The Effect of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Intention, and/or Hesitancy and Its Association with Our Health and/or Important Areas of Functioning
The Effect of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Intention, and/or Hesitancy and Its Association with Our Health and/or Important Areas of Functioning Open
The emergence of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had a significant negative impact on the world, with its effect noted in various areas, such as commerce [...]
View article: The Mediating Role of Selfitis in the Associations between Self-Esteem, Problematic Social Media Use, Problematic Smartphone Use, Body-Self Appearance, and Psychological Distress among Young Ghanaian Adults
The Mediating Role of Selfitis in the Associations between Self-Esteem, Problematic Social Media Use, Problematic Smartphone Use, Body-Self Appearance, and Psychological Distress among Young Ghanaian Adults Open
Selfie-related activities have become pervasive to the point that they may affect the mental health of people who engage in them. To ascertain this mechanism, this study examined the mediating role of selfitis in the associations between s…
View article: Changes of Health Outcomes, Healthy Behaviors, Generalized Trust, and Accessibility to Health Promotion Resources in Taiwan Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparing 2011 and 2021 Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS) Cohorts
Changes of Health Outcomes, Healthy Behaviors, Generalized Trust, and Accessibility to Health Promotion Resources in Taiwan Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparing 2011 and 2021 Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS) Cohorts Open
The present study demonstrated the trends and changes over 10 years regarding multiple health-related components among Taiwan residents. The study's findings provide insight into education promotion programs to reduce unhealthy behaviors a…
View article: The Mediating Roles of Anxiety, Depression, Sleepiness, Insomnia, and Sleep Quality in the Association between Problematic Social Media Use and Quality of Life among Patients with Cancer
The Mediating Roles of Anxiety, Depression, Sleepiness, Insomnia, and Sleep Quality in the Association between Problematic Social Media Use and Quality of Life among Patients with Cancer Open
The present study examined the mediating role of anxiety, depression, sleepiness, insomnia, and sleep quality in the association between problematic social media use and quality of life (QoL) among patients with cancer. This cross-sectiona…
View article: Predictors of COVID-19 Stress and COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Adolescents in Ghana
Predictors of COVID-19 Stress and COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Adolescents in Ghana Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to ravage world economies, and with its recent mutations, countries worldwide are finding ways of ramping up their vaccination programmes. This cross-sectional design study, therefore, examined…
View article: Associations between vaccination and quality of life among Taiwan general population: A comparison between COVID-19 vaccines and flu vaccines
Associations between vaccination and quality of life among Taiwan general population: A comparison between COVID-19 vaccines and flu vaccines Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted lives worldwide and has led to global vaccination against COVID-19. However, there are concerns about the adverse effects of such vaccines on individuals' health. Therefore, it is important to …
View article: Motors of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale (MoVac-COVID19S): Evidence of Measurement Invariance Across Five Countries [Corrigendum]
Motors of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale (MoVac-COVID19S): Evidence of Measurement Invariance Across Five Countries [Corrigendum] Open
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View article: Neuropathways of theory of mind in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Neuropathways of theory of mind in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Deactivated brain regions in schizophrenia overlapped with the default mode and salience networks. Our findings shed light on how to develop a diagnostic tool for deficits in social cognition using neuroimaging techniques and effective the…
View article: Motors of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale (MoVac-COVID19S): Evidence of Measurement Invariance Across Five Countries
Motors of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale (MoVac-COVID19S): Evidence of Measurement Invariance Across Five Countries Open
I-Hua Chen,1,* Pei-Ling Wu,2,3,* Cheng-Fang Yen,4– 6,* Irfan Ullah,7 Sheikh Shoib,8 Shafi Ullah Zahid,9 Aadil Bashir,10 Naved Iqbal,11 Frimpong-Manso Addo,12 Emma Sethina Adjaottor,12 Gifty Boakye Amankwaah,12 Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu,13 Mark D…
View article: Cyberchondria, Fear of COVID-19, and Risk Perception Mediate the Association between Problematic Social Media Use and Intention to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
Cyberchondria, Fear of COVID-19, and Risk Perception Mediate the Association between Problematic Social Media Use and Intention to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Open
Vaccination is the most effective way to control the COVID-19 pandemic, but vaccination hesitancy threatens this effort worldwide. Consequently, there is a need to understand what influences individuals’ intention to get a COVID-19 vaccine…
View article: Online Psychology Beyond Addiction and Gaming: A Global Look at Mental Health and Internet-Related Technologies
Online Psychology Beyond Addiction and Gaming: A Global Look at Mental Health and Internet-Related Technologies Open
Problematic mobile phone use can be related to negative mental states. Some studies indicate that behavioural dependency is related to variables associated with the country of origin. The aim of our study was to investigate if country indi…