Let us move forward: Comment on "are generations a useful concept?"
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 22;246:104286. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104286. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenerational labels (e.g., Millennials and Baby Boomers) are widely used in daily life to represent the unique characteristics of groups of people. However, the existence of generational differences remains contentious. In their focal paper, Costanza et al. (2023) critically reviewed the literature on generational differences and proposed two future research directions: the social constructionist and lifespan development perspectives. In this commentary, we aimed to extend the proposed directions for future researc...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Takeshi Nakagawa Erika Kobayashi Source Type: research
"Why can't I say people's names?" Alexinomia as a widespread psychological phenomenon
This study aimed to explore the prevalence of this newly established and poorly understood psychological phenomenon and to further determine its impact on everyday life. For this purpose, online advice and discussion forums were systematically searched for threads on and mentions of problems with saying names. We analysed a broad dataset from English-language comments discussing alexinomia-related experiences and behaviours, inclusive of varied demographics and geographical regions. The findings based on the qualitative analysis of 257 unique sources show that alexinomia is a widespread phenomenon. Moreover, the analysed o...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alexis Bergert Lisa Welleschik Thomas Ditye Source Type: research
Delving into the link between employee proactivity and knowledge sharing: A multilevel mediated moderation investigation
This study examines why and when proactive employees share knowledge. By integrating the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability Framework and Trait Activation Theory, and incorporating Mindsponge Theory, our multi-level model proposed that job autonomy moderates the impact of proactive personality on knowledge sharing (KS) within and between teams. Transformational leadership exhibits a cross-level effect on job autonomy. Utilizing a two-source, three-time-point research design, we collected data from 63 team leaders and 241 team members across six Chinese companies. Multilevel regression analysis revealed that within teams, incre...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Maolin Wang Xinhui Jiang Nannan Chen Nanjin Zhou Source Type: research
Motor skills and capacities in developmental dyslexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 19;246:104269. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104269. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn recent decades, the connections between academic skills, such as reading, writing, and calculation, and motor skills/capacities have received increasing attention. Many studies provided evidence for motor difficulties in children and adolescents with dyslexia, prompting the need for a meta-analysis to combine these multiple findings. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis using PsycINFO, Pubmed, and SportDiscus as scientific databases. A total of 572 studies were analyzed following several stringent inclusion c...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: G Decarli L Franchin F Vitali Source Type: research
Anxiety and depressive personality disorders in the modern world
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 19;246:104285. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104285. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe study's significance lies in the multitude of challenges facing individuals today, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, military conflicts like the war in Ukraine, and the escalating rates of cancer morbidity and mortality. These factors contribute to the onset of anxiety and depressive disorders, disrupting various aspects of individuals' mental functioning and social interactions. Addressing these disorders effectively necessitates a comprehensive approach, combining pharmacological interventions with psychotherape...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Liana Spytska Source Type: research
Effects of brief mindfulness meditation training on attention and dispositional mindfulness in young adult males
In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of a 4-week brief mindfulness meditation training program to enhance dispositional mindfulness and specific aspects of attention function in young men, offering practical insights into the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices for this demographic.PMID:38642454 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104277 (Source: Acta Psychologica)
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shi-Yang Zhong Jia-Hui Guo Xiao-Na Zhou Jun-Lan Liu Chun-Lei Jiang Source Type: research
An integrated intervention on well-being: A qualitative study on relationships and emotions
CONCLUSIONS: The integrated intervention could promote the reflection on personal relationships and emotions.PMID:38640577 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104276 (Source: Acta Psychologica)
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Valeria Sebri Ilaria Durosini Gabriella Pravettoni Source Type: research
The unique role of adolescent internalizing and externalizing problems, and maternal-adolescent communication in their association with attachment in early adulthood
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 17;246:104273. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104273. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAttachment styles influence mental health and relationships through life. Few studies examine the adolescent factors associated with adult attachment styles. This paper examines the association between adolescent emotional and behavioral problems and maternal-adolescent communication with attachment style in early adulthood. Data from 3423 participants in a birth cohort study were examined. At 14-years, participants' mothers completed the Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale. Participants completed the Youth Self-...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Julie A Blake Hannah J Thomas Anita M Pelecanos Jake M Najman James G Scott Source Type: research
Risk of eating disorders in Mexican university students
CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The variables associated with the risk of developing an eating disorder differed by sex, except for BMI, which increased the risk in both sexes. Findings should be considered in the design of future interventions to prevent the risk of eating disorders and associated factors.PMID:38636403 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104281 (Source: Acta Psychologica)
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yazm ín González-Alvarado Teresita de Jes ús Saucedo-Molina Claudia Unikel-Santoncini Source Type: research
Evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on stress and burnout among Ajman university (AU) medical students
This study was conducted at AU to estimate the prevalence of stress and burnout among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to provide insights into the levels of stress and burnout experienced by medical students at AU and identify potential risk factors. The research methodology involved a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire among 215 College of Medicine AU students. The findings indicated that many participants experienced moderate stress levels, as revealed by data collected on a Likert scale. No significant differences in stress scores were found based on sex, but v...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ibrahim Bani Yehia Mohamed Gabriel Andrade Source Type: research
Integrating attachment and linguistic perspectives on the coherence of narratives regarding close relationships: A qualitative illustration
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 17;246:104242. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104242. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn this multidisciplinary study, we offer an integrative view on the coherence of narratives regarding close relationships. We show how coherence, as conceptualized by attachment researchers, is manifested in discursive syntactic structure, as conceptualized by linguists. To illustrate this correspondence, we use narratives of six mothers about their adolescent child and their relationship. Narratives were elicited with the widely used Five Minute Speech Sample (FMSS) procedure and were coded according to the FMSS-...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bracha Nir Efrat Sher-Censor Source Type: research
Psychological pain and sociodemographic factors classified suicide attempt and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents
This study aimed to utilize machine learning to explore the psychological similarities and differences between suicide attempt (SA) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), with a particular focus on the role of psychological pain. A total of 2385 middle school students were recruited using cluster sampling. The random forest algorithm was used with 25 predictors to develop classification models of SA and NSSI, respectively, and to estimate the importance scores of each predictor. Based on these scores and related theories, shared risk factors (control feature set) and distinct risk factors (distinction feature set) were selec...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jiamin Bao Jiachen Wan Huanhuan Li Fang Sun Source Type: research
Elucidating the influence of familial interactions on geriatric depression: A comprehensive nationwide multi-center investigation leveraging machine learning
CONCLUSION: Prolonging the duration of nocturnal sleep, and elevating the frequency of communication with offspring have been identified as measures conducive to mitigating the onset of geriatric depression.PMID:38631151 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104274 (Source: Acta Psychologica)
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Boyang Sheng Shina Zhang Yuan Gao Shuaishuai Xia Yong Zhu Junfeng Yan Source Type: research
Predicting the intention to receive the COVID-19 booster vaccine based on the health belief model
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr 16;246:104254. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104254. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCOVID-19 vaccine boosters are recommended because the protection provided by previous doses eventually decreases, posing a threat to immunity. Some people, however, remain hesitant or unwilling to get vaccinated. The present study sought to investigate factors associated with the intention to receive the COVID-19 booster vaccine based on (1) the constructs of the Health Belief Model, and (2) trust in healthcare workers and science. A sample of 165 adults with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were recruited using c...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Milja Ventonen Nicola Douglas-Smith Bianca Hatin Source Type: research
The association between childhood adverse experiences and internet addiction: A meta-analysis
In conclusion, this study sheds light on the significant association between ACEs and IA, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and preventive measures. Future research could delve into specific interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of ACEs on IA, such as cognitive-behavioral therapies or metacognitive therapy interventions. Additionally, investigating cultural factors that may influence this association could provide valuable insights into tailored approaches for different populations. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective strategies to address IA and its underlying factors.PMID...
Source: Acta Psychologica - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Fengwei Hao Pengda Li Zhide Liang Jiaxian Geng Source Type: research
