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View article: Bahasa Indonesia version of Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI): Translation and validation among young adults
Bahasa Indonesia version of Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI): Translation and validation among young adults Open
The Bahasa WeSEI demonstrated good validity and reliability and provided further evidence for assessing different sources of weight stigma exposure in an Indonesian context. Therefore, the WeSEI can be considered a robust tool for assessin…
View article: Relationships Between Body Attitude, Loneliness, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Associated Feelings of Deprivation
Relationships Between Body Attitude, Loneliness, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Associated Feelings of Deprivation Open
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) is an increasing global concern, particularly among young people, and emotional factors can play a crucial role in PSU. This study investigated the relationships between loneliness, body attitudes, PSU, and…
View article: Pain(ful) research: Hyperembodiment and the value of lived experience of pain in qualitative research
Pain(ful) research: Hyperembodiment and the value of lived experience of pain in qualitative research Open
Qualitative research methods play a central role in pain and health research, especially in enhancing understandings of lived experiences. This article focuses on the experiences of a researcher living with a chronic pain condition complet…
View article: Psychometric analysis of the Italian Doomscrolling Scale: Associations with problematic social media use, psychological distress, and mental well-being
Psychometric analysis of the Italian Doomscrolling Scale: Associations with problematic social media use, psychological distress, and mental well-being Open
Doomscrolling is a fairly new concept in mental health research which has attracted significant attention in recent years. Doomscrolling involves individuals spending excessive time online reading unpleasant news, and leading to negative e…
View article: The mediating role of physical activity avoidance in the association between weight stigma and physical activity
The mediating role of physical activity avoidance in the association between weight stigma and physical activity Open
View article: Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Italian version of Benign Envy and Malicious Envy Scale among Italian workers
Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Italian version of Benign Envy and Malicious Envy Scale among Italian workers Open
The present study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Italian adaptation of the Benign Envy and Malicious Envy Scale (BEMES) in the workplace context. The scale’s construct, convergent, and discriminant validity were examined and c…
View article: Queering a community sports club in Australia: A case study of gender inclusion
Queering a community sports club in Australia: A case study of gender inclusion Open
Community sporting clubs have traditionally been shaped by hegemonic masculine norms. This paper presents a case study exploration of an independent regional women and gender diverse Australian football club. Interviews, observations, poli…
View article: Psychometric Evaluation of the Italian Mukbang Addiction Scale
Psychometric Evaluation of the Italian Mukbang Addiction Scale Open
Problematic mukbang use is a new area of research, and psychometric instruments are needed for cross-cultural comparisons. The Mukbang Addiction Scale (MAS) is a psychometric instrument that was developed to assess problematic mukbang watc…
View article: Weight stigma exposure inventory (WeSEI): Adaptation to Turkish culture, validity and reliability study
Weight stigma exposure inventory (WeSEI): Adaptation to Turkish culture, validity and reliability study Open
Weight stigma is prevalent in society, with various sources, including family, friends, and media, contributing to individuals' experiences and internalization of weight stigma. The present study involved the adaptation of the Weight Stigm…
View article: The Italian Version of the Escapism Social Media Scale (ESMS): Adaptation, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation
The Italian Version of the Escapism Social Media Scale (ESMS): Adaptation, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation Open
The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the newly developed Escapism Social Media Scale (ESMS). Construct validity, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the ESMS were analyzed with oth…
View article: FoMO and Psychological Distress Mediate the Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Problematic Social Media Use
FoMO and Psychological Distress Mediate the Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Problematic Social Media Use Open
Low life satisfaction has often been associated with problematic social media use (PSMU), problematic smartphone use (PSU), FoMO and psychological distress. However, no studies have analyzed the relationship between life satisfaction, PSMU…
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Thai Version of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI)
Psychometric Properties of the Thai Version of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI) Open
View article: The Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS): an Italian validation using confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis
The Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS): an Italian validation using confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis Open
The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS). A total of 742 Italian participants (84.6% female), with a mean age of 33.08 years (SD = 12.44) took part in a cross-s…
View article: Internalized weight stigma and psychological distress mediate the association of perceived weight stigma with food addiction among young adults: A cross-sectional study
Internalized weight stigma and psychological distress mediate the association of perceived weight stigma with food addiction among young adults: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Perceived weight stigma (PWS) and internalized weight stigma (IWS) are both associated with psychological distress and food addiction (FA). Using the previously proposed ‘cyclic obesity/weight-based stigma’ (COBWEBS) model, the …
View article: Psychometric properties of the Italian Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale relationship to weight stigma and body esteem.
Psychometric properties of the Italian Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale relationship to weight stigma and body esteem. Open
Physical inactivity is a growing problem that contributes to a range of negative health consequences, such as psychological and physical issues and weight gain. Recent evidence suggests that the tendency to avoid physical activity is assoc…
View article: Correction: Chinese version of the tendency to avoid physical activity and Sport (TAPAS) scale: testing unidimensionality, measurement invariance, concurrent validity, and known-group validity among Taiwanese youths
Correction: Chinese version of the tendency to avoid physical activity and Sport (TAPAS) scale: testing unidimensionality, measurement invariance, concurrent validity, and known-group validity among Taiwanese youths Open
View article: Chinese version of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport (TAPAS) scale: testing unidimensionality, measurement invariance, concurrent validity, and known-group validity among Taiwanese youths
Chinese version of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport (TAPAS) scale: testing unidimensionality, measurement invariance, concurrent validity, and known-group validity among Taiwanese youths Open
Background and objectives Psychosocial factors affect individuals’ desire for physical activity. A newly developed instrument (Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport; TAPAS) has been designed to assess the avoidance of physical acti…
View article: The impact of a mental health literacy program on sporting club environment, member confidence and knowledge to support
The impact of a mental health literacy program on sporting club environment, member confidence and knowledge to support Open
Community sport can support mental health promotion and prevention initiatives. The aim was to establish the impact of a mental health literacy program (A Team Game) delivered to Australian Rules Football clubs, on a range of mental health…
View article: Correction: The Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS): Rasch analysis with differential item functioning testing among a Chinese sample
Correction: The Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS): Rasch analysis with differential item functioning testing among a Chinese sample Open
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View article: The Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS): Rasch analysis with differential item functioning testing among a Chinese sample
The Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS): Rasch analysis with differential item functioning testing among a Chinese sample Open
View article: Measurement Invariance and Psychometric Evaluation of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) Among Mainland Chinese University Students
Measurement Invariance and Psychometric Evaluation of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) Among Mainland Chinese University Students Open
The TAPAS is a suitable instrument to assess body image and weight stigma concerns for avoiding physical activity and sport among Chinese university students.
View article: Spatial justice in the development of a women’s football team in Melbourne, Australia; an ethnographic study
Spatial justice in the development of a women’s football team in Melbourne, Australia; an ethnographic study Open
The barriers and challenges to women’s participation in sport have been well established, however there is a paucity of research examining the development of a women’s football team from an ethnographic methodology. In this case study, the…
View article: An evaluation of a mental health literacy program for community sport leaders
An evaluation of a mental health literacy program for community sport leaders Open
Community sports coaches and leaders can have an important role to play as informal resources for sporting adolescents and adults at risk of mental ill-health. Supporting coach mental health literacy using programs has potential to enhance…
View article: Weight Stigma and Avoidance of Physical Activity and Sport: Development of a Scale and Establishment of Correlates
Weight Stigma and Avoidance of Physical Activity and Sport: Development of a Scale and Establishment of Correlates Open
Participation in sport and physical activity (PA) is declining, and the psychosocial factors underpinning avoidance of these activities are not understood. This study developed and tested a new measure assessing the tendency to avoid PA an…
View article: Girls and Young Women in Community Sport: A South Australian Perspective
Girls and Young Women in Community Sport: A South Australian Perspective Open
Girls' and young women's engagement and disengagement in physical activity has been well documented in Western culture. Sport plays a pivotal role in the development of behaviours that promote physical activity, particularly through commit…
View article: The Relationship between Weight Stigma, Physical Appearance Concerns, and Enjoyment and Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport
The Relationship between Weight Stigma, Physical Appearance Concerns, and Enjoyment and Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Open
Participation in physical activity and sport is on the decline and there is a poor understanding of the psychosocial factors that contribute to people’s reluctance to participate. We examined whether there were relationships between factor…
View article: Sport and the LGBTIQ+ Community: A South Australian Study
Sport and the LGBTIQ+ Community: A South Australian Study Open
This is a paper based on research with the LGBTIQ+ community in South Australia, the likes of which has not been conducted previously in the state. The paper, which utilized both quantitative ( n = 148) and qualitative ( n = 31) research m…
View article: Reviewing evidence of LGBTQ+ discrimination and exclusion in sport
Reviewing evidence of LGBTQ+ discrimination and exclusion in sport Open
Sport organisations continue to place a low priority on addressing the exclusion and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning/queer, and sexual/gender diverse). It was previously thought this …
View article: Mental Wellbeing Provision in Western Australian Sport
Mental Wellbeing Provision in Western Australian Sport Open
Sport offers an opportunity through which individuals can engage within society as participants undertaking a meaningful pursuit, increasing self-mastery, enhancing social support and decreasing social isolation. Consequently, sport can pl…
View article: Mental Wellbeing Provision in Victorian Sport
Mental Wellbeing Provision in Victorian Sport Open
The community sport sector has seen a significant proliferation in the number of public mental health programs supporting the provision of mental health in community sport. In May 2020 VicHealth commissioned researchers at Monash Universit…