Negative Emotional Experiences Research Articles

Emotion Dynamics among Late Adolescents and Emerging Adults: The Role of Maternal Privacy Invasion Perceptions.

Prior research suggests that youth experience immediate emotional distress following privacy invasion, but it is unclear whether and how persistent privacy invasion over longer periods destabilizes the intrapersonal emotional regulatory functions that privacy serves. This study investigated whether late adolescents and emerging adults who reported different patterns of maternal privacy invasion over a full academic year showed differences in emotion regulation, as reflected by the frequency and lability of negative and positive emotional experiences. Participants were first-year university students (n = 349; 60.2% female) in Hong Kong, aged 17 to 24 (MT1 = 18.20, SDT1 = 1.10). They self-reported maternal privacy invasion perceptions and negative and positive emotions 16 times, at bi-weekly intervals. Latent class growth analyses divided participants into a Higher Invasion Perceptions group (24.9%), a Moderate Invasion Perceptions group (46.4%), and a Lower Invasion Perceptions group (28.7%). A one-way MANCOVA examined potential differences in negative and positive emotion dynamics across groups, indexed by frequency (means) and instability (mean square of successive differences and probability of acute change). In line with predictions, both the Higher Invasion and Moderate Invasion groups reported higher negative emotion frequency and instability, compared to the Lower Invasion group. However, groups showed no significant differences regarding positive emotion frequency and instability. The findings indicate that perceptions of maternal privacy invasion predict youth's negative emotion regulation processes over their first collegiate year. Prolonged, higher levels of maternal privacy invasion may disrupt the intrapersonal regulatory functions that privacy serves over time.

Components of Adolescents' Lived Experiences after Their Parents' Divorce: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Divorce within families has various and often detrimental effects on adolescents, and lack of understanding adolescents' psychosocial experience regarding their parents' divorce is considered an obstacle in employing effective intervention methods. Therefore, the aim of this present study was to investigate and identify the components of adolescents' lived experiences after their parents' divorce in Iran. Methods: This qualitative exploratory study was conducted using Colaizzi's theory in collecting, conducting, and analyzing the data. To this end, 24 adolescents aged 12 to 18 from Yazd city, who had experienced their parents' divorce, were identified through purposive sampling method, and their information was collected through semi-structured interviews in 2022. It is worth mentioning that all data were recorded, and the sampling continued until data saturation was achieved. Results: Analysis of the lived experiences of the participants revealed 9 main thematic units out of a total of 126 meaningful units. Subsequently, through integration and linking of the concepts, 3 main themes of positive emotional experiences (calmness and positive adjustment to divorce), negative emotional experiences (anger, fear, guilt, and helplessness), and negative behavioral experiences (changes in family structure and support networks, and personal problems) were inferred, and their related components and concepts were interpreted separately. Conclusion: After parental divorce, adolescents encounter various positive and negative emotional experiences as well as different negative behavioral experiences. Lack of awareness and timely treatment of these experiences can lead to more severe problems in their mental-social health. . Therefore, it is suggested that therapists interpret life experiences of these people more deeply and provide therapeutic interventions based on the themes obtained from the current research.

Investigating solitude as a tool for downregulation of daily arousal using ecological momentary assessments.

This research explored arousal levels as a motivating factor for solitude-seeking. We hypothesized that solitude becomes more desirable when high-arousal emotions were heightened and individual differences in extraversion and neuroticism would moderate this pattern. We tracked individuals' hourly experiences throughout a day. We assessed their high-arousal positive (e.g., excitement) and negative emotions (e.g., tension), whether they were alone or with others, and their preferred situation at the time of the signal. We gathered 4338 surveys from 362 participants, with 103 participants completing all hourly surveys. Preference for and incidence of solitude changed throughout the day. Contrary to our hypotheses, lagged analyses did not indicate high-arousal emotions predicting reports of being alone an hour later. However, individuals were more likely to express a preference for solitude while experiencing high-arousal negative emotions, and less so while experiencing positive emotions. Younger individuals display stronger preference for solitude during experiences of high-arousal negative emotions. Extraversion and neuroticism did not moderate these patterns. The results highlight the distinctive appeal of solitude as a space for young adults to deal with negative emotions. We discussed how these findings are connected to existing literature and implications for future research.

Negative Brand Experiences and Purchase Intention of Green Wall Coating Brands: The Mediating Effect of Brand Identity

The purpose of this study was 1) to explore the impact of consumers' negative experiences with green wall coating brands on the brand identity of wall paint, 2) to analyze the effects of brand identity with green wall coating brands on purchase intentions, and 3) to test the mediating effect of green brand identity. Utilizing a quantitative research approach and simple random sampling technique, this study engaged 402 Chinese respondents aged 18 and older, all of whom had relevant purchase experiences with green wall coating products. The data collected were subjected to Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to assess model fit, as well as to establish the validity and reliability of the variables used in the study. The findings of this research revealed that all four dimensions of negative brand experience, which include negative functional experience (β =-0.189), negative emotional experience (β=-0.308), negative cognitive experience (β=-0.444), and negative social value experience (β=-0.134), have a negative impact on green brand identity. Additionally, the study confirmed a positive relationship between green brand identity and the intention to purchase green wall coating brands (β=0.655). Finally, the study established that green brand identity acts as a partial mediator between negative brand experiences (negative functional experience, negative emotional experience, negative cognitive experience, and social value negative experience) and the purchase intention of green wall coating brands (β3a=-0.124; β3b=-0.054; β3c=-0.126; β3d=-0.050). In light of these findings, this research provides specific and practical recommendations and improvement strategies for businesses within the green wall coating industry. These insights are aimed at enhancing their services and bolstering their competitive advantage.

A systematic review of workplace triggers of emotions in the healthcare environment, the emotions experienced, and the impact on patient safety

BackgroundHealthcare staff deliver patient care in emotionally charged settings and experience a wide range of emotions as part of their work. These emotions and emotional contexts can impact the quality and safety of care. Despite the growing acknowledgement of the important role of emotion, we know very little about what triggers emotion within healthcare environments or the impact this has on patient safety.ObjectiveTo systematically review studies to explore the workplace triggers of emotions within the healthcare environment, the emotions experienced in response to these triggers, and the impact of triggers and emotions on patient safety.MethodsFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, four electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, PsychInfo, Scopus, and CINAHL) to identify relevant literature. Studies were then selected and data synthesized in two stages. A quality assessment of the included studies at stage 2 was undertaken.ResultsIn stage 1, 90 studies were included from which seven categories of triggers of emotions in the healthcare work environment were identified, namely: patient and family factors, patient safety events and their repercussions, workplace toxicity, traumatic events, work overload, team working and lack of supervisory support. Specific emotions experienced in response to these triggers (e.g., frustration, guilt, anxiety) were then categorised into four types: immediate, feeling states, reflective, and longer-term emotional sequelae. In stage 2, 13 studies that explored the impact of triggers or emotions on patient safety processes/outcomes were included.ConclusionThe various triggers of emotion and the types of emotion experienced that have been identified in this review can be used as a framework for further work examining the role of emotion in patient safety. The findings from this review suggest that certain types of emotions (including fear, anger, and guilt) were more frequently experienced in response to particular categories of triggers and that healthcare staff's experiences of negative emotions can have negative effects on patient care, and ultimately, patient safety. This provides a basis for developing and tailoring strategies, interventions, and support mechanisms for dealing with and regulating emotions in the healthcare work environment.

Overestimating the intensity of negative feelings in autobiographical memory: evidence from the 9/11 attack and COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT When recalling autobiographical events, people not only retrieve event details but also the feelings they experienced. The current study examined whether people are able to consistently recall the intensity of past feelings associated with two consequential and negatively valenced events, i.e. the 9/11 attack (N = 769) and the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 726). By comparing experienced and recalled intensities of negative feelings, we discovered that people systematically recall a higher intensity of negative feelings than initially reported – overestimating the intensity of past negative emotional experiences. The COVID-19 dataset also revealed that individuals who experienced greater improvement in emotional well-being displayed smaller biases in recalling their feelings. Across both datasets, the intensity of remembered feelings was correlated with initial feelings and current feelings, but the impact of the current feelings was stronger in the COVID-19 dataset than in the 9/11 dataset. Our results demonstrate that when recalling negative autobiographical events, people tend to overestimate the intensity of prior negative emotional experiences with their degree of bias influenced by current feelings and well-being.

Emergency nurses' experience in caring for unidentified patients: A qualitative study

ObjectiveTo describe and analyse emergency nurses' experiences of caring for unidentified patients, and to provide a basis for constructing processes and standards of care for unidentified patients in the emergency department. MethodsThis study is a descriptive phenomenological research that utilized purposive sampling. Sixteen emergency department nurses, who cared for unidentified patients between June and September 2023, were selected for semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's 7-step method to identify and refine themes. ResultsThree themes were distilled: (1) increased workload, (2) increased mental stress at work, and (3) material needs and external environmental support. ConclusionEmergency nurses have more complex negative emotional experiences when dealing with unidentified patients and want more external support to cope with such patients. Hospital administrators should pay full attention to nurses' caregiving experiences and provide positive interventions.

A Comparative Analysis of Positive and Negative Stimuli for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Pooled Analysis of Two Studies and a Systematic Review.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by transient myocardial dysfunction triggered by both negative and positive emotional experiences, known respectively as broken heart syndrome (BHS) and happy heart syndrome (HHS). Despite the scarcity of comparative analyses between HHS and BHS in the literature, our pooled analysis, incorporating two retrospective registry analyses of 1395 TTC patients (57 HHS and 1338 BHS), reveals that while BHS is more prevalent, both conditions exhibit similar clinical presentations and outcomes. Statistical analyses, utilizing binary random effects models, indicate that diabetes mellitus is less common in HHS patients and serves as a predictor for BHS. Furthermore, there are differences in cardiac imaging between the two groups; individuals with HHS have higher odds of experiencing midventricular ballooning, whereas those with BHS are more likely to have apical ballooning. These findings highlight the similarities in clinical features and outcomes between HHS and BHS, while also illustrating distinct imaging profiles. The study emphasizes the need for future prospective studies to delve deeper into the implications of these TTC subtypes, offering valuable insights into their comparative aspects and underlying mechanisms.

IJCM_194A: Diabetes distress and associated factors among adult patients residing in an urban resettlement colony in Delhi

Background: Diabetes distress “refers to the negative emotional or affective experiences resulting from the challenge of living with the demands of diabetes.” The American Diabetes Association recommends routinely screening for distress. Presently, this does not take place and distress remains undiagnosed. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetes distress, its associated factors and the relationship between glycemic control and distress. Methodology: This community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in a resettlement colony in Delhi. The participants were selected using simple random sampling and included adults diagnosed with DM. The sample size calculated was 433 (prevalence: 42%, absolute precision: 5%, non-response rate: 10%). The questionnaire included Diabetes Distress Scale 17 and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) was tested for all the participants. Logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with distress as well as the association between glycemic control status and the presence of distress. Results: 412 adults were included in the study, of which 35.4% had clinically significant distress. The factors found to be associated with diabetes distress on multivariable logistic regression were: female sex, belonging to the lower socio-economic status, having self-reported comorbidities, being diagnosed with diabetes 10 or more years ago, being on treatment from a private or government hospital as compared to not being on treatment and having an unmet need for social support. There was a positive association between physician contact and distress. Those with poor glycemic control had higher odds of distress, regimen related distress and emotional burden, as compared to those who had adequate glycemic control. Conclusion: In this study, distress was prevalent among 35.4% of adults with diabetes. The factors determined to be associated with distress may provide a targeted approach to address distress, which ought to be screened for in routine clinical settings and be addressed, to help improve disease control.

Morally-relevant theory of mind is related to viewing gender inequalities as unacceptable

Previous research has shown that morally-relevant theory of mind enables children to avoid blaming a peer for an accidental transgression. The current study investigated whether this form of theory of mind helps children recognize that gender inequalities are unfair and create negative emotional experiences. Further, the study examined this ability across three perspectives (for themselves, for those who have been advantaged by inequality, and for those who have been disadvantaged by inequality). Participants were 141 children (MAge = 6.67 years, 49% female, 32% ethnic/racial minority) recruited from the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Experience with the negative consequences of gender bias and more advanced mental state understanding was associated with more negative evaluations of gender inequalities and more neutral attributions of others’ emotions. These findings shed light on the role of different forms of mental state understanding in children’s evaluations of inequalities based on gender.

The Impact of Violent Social Media Content on Human Behaviour

As social media has become the primary platform for information dissemination and social interaction, how violent content affects individual behavior has prompted profound reflections in academia. Research focuses on how violent content on social media influences individuals psychologically, behaviorally, and socially. Scholars examine the impact of violent content on users' emotions and cognition, exploring how these effects translate into actual behavior. Studies also investigate the dissemination mechanisms of violent information, including the pathways, speed, and user engagement in content spread. Employing multifaceted analysis methods such as surveys and data analysis, researchers aim to comprehensively understand the direct and indirect influences of violent content on individual behavior. Findings indicate that social media's violent content has broad effects on individuals, including negative emotional experiences, cognitive changes, and potential tension and conflicts in social relationships. Additionally, the research reveals diverse reactions to violent content among different user groups, further enriching understanding of the issue. The study's conclusions underscore the urgency of developing effective intervention strategies to mitigate the negative impact social media's violent content may have on individual behavior.

In Hospital Experiences of Mothers of Children with Major External Birth Defects During Hospitalisation at a Tertiary Hospital in South Western Uganda

Mothers are regarded as primary care givers and in many African countries, women are culturally held responsible for the child’s health. The birth of a child with birth defect (s) may have significant impact on mothers psychological, physical and socioeconomic well-being. The in hospital experience of mothers of children with birth defects has not been adequately explored and therefore not fully attended to especially in low resource settings. At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), the medical care team often is more directed towards medical treatment and surgery of the child born with a birth defect with little or no focused psychosocial support to their mothers.  Objectives The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of mothers of children with major externally visible birth defects during their hospitalization at MRRH.  Method A phenomenological study with purposive sampling of 12 participants. The adjusted ecological model was used. Data was collected by self-report using unstructured face to face interviews until saturation was reached. Five themes emerged from the study which include: Negative emotional experience, acceptance of child’s condition, supportive part of the medical team despite some medical system challenges (like stock outs of medications and sundries, fewer staffs in the night) financial challenges and spiritual, family plus health team support were cope strategies.  Conclusion Mothers of children with major external birth defects were negatively affected especially, emotionally and financially. These mothers, therefore require psychosocial, financial and also spiritual support during their hospital stay at MRRH.

(269) Distress with Sexual Function in LGB+ Individuals: Proposal for a Scoping Review

Abstract Introduction Distress associated with sexual function, usually described as “sexual distress” is typically defined as an intense negative emotional experience. It has gained significant attention in research, mainly due to its inclusion as a mandatory criterion for diagnosing sexual dysfunctions (SD). Literature suggests that sexual distress with sexual function can have wide-ranging implications, negatively affecting mental health, relationship dynamics, and overall well-being. Studies specifically targeting LGB+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other minority sexual orientations) people reveal that lesbian women commonly report distress related to sexual pain, difficulties with arousal, and low interest and desire for sexual activities. Additionally, research has indicated a high prevalence of sexual dysfunctions among gay men (e.g., erectile dysfunction). Regarding bisexual people, women in same-gender relationships may have high levels of sexual pain when compared with women in mixed-gender relationships. Furthermore, men in same-gender-oriented relationships reported a higher frequency of sexual problems when compared to men in mixed-gender relationships, who frequently reported anodyspareunia and difficulties with erect function. Objective Given the reported existence of sexual distress with sexual function in LGB+ people, exploring its specific correlates in LGB+ people is crucial, expanding knowledge in this field. We seek to answer the following research question: "What does the literature report/describe about sexual distress in LGB+ people and its correlates?". We aim to map all knowledge and gaps as well as clinical and research implications related to sexual distress in LGB+ people. Methods We will develop a scoping review guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework (2005) and follow PRISMA guidelines and an open-science framework. We will consider relevant information such as publication year, country, sample demographics, methodological approach, study objectives, variables associated with sexual distress in LGB+ people, presence of a diagnosis of SD, comorbidity, and primary outcomes (e.g., sexual distress levels, sexual function, help-seeking behaviors). The search will be conducted on indexed databases (i.e., PubMed, APA PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection). Inclusion criteria are studies about sexual distress with sexual function with LGB+ people. The exclusion criteria are non-English studies and gray literature. The review will not restrict the data range of included studies and will consider both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed sources. The articles provided will be subjected to quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis to synthesize the literature. The search string will include terms such as, for example, (sexual* distress* OR sexual* concern OR sexual* bother) AND (psychological OR individual OR personal OR interpersonal OR relation* OR marital OR couple) AND (LGB+ people OR sexual minority OR non-heterosexual). Results We aim to identify existing theoretical and methodological approaches, flaws, and gaps. We hope to reach a comprehensive look at existing results in the field, opening room for future research while also aggregating clinically meaningful information. Conclusions This scoping review will be useful for researching and practicing sexual medicine with LGB+ people. Disclosure No.

Teachers’ Emotion Regulation Strategies in Online Teaching Mode

Online teaching mode has been prevalent during the COVID-19 period, which brings both advantages and challenges for teachers. The challenges associated with online teaching have resulted in negative emotional experiences for teachers and led to adverse consequences. However, there is limited research on how teachers use emotion regulation strategies in online teaching environments. Drawing on Gross’s emotion regulation model, this study evaluates the applicability of two major emotion regulation strategies (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) in the context of online education. The findings indicate that traditional emotion regulation strategies are partially effective but also have certain limitations. Consequently, this paper proposes mindfulness as an emerging emotion regulation strategy that holds promise for addressing the challenges in online education. It emphasizes the significance of understanding teacher emotions in online teaching and provides suggestions and directions for future research.

Психофизиологические особенности студентов с разным уровнем риска интернет-зависимого поведения

Internet addiction is a behavioral problem that is rapidly growing increasingly widespread, especially among higher education students. This study aimed to profile psychophysiological characteristics of students at different levels of risk of developing behavior-modifying internet addiction. We invited 261 students and established their levels of internet addiction using the Chen Internet Addiction Scale, then formed two groups: group 1 — students showing no signs of internet addiction; group 2 — students prone to internet addiction. Students' mental and social health and quality of life were assessed. Compared to the participants from group 1, group 2 students were found to exhibit 1.7 times more intense compulsive symptoms, 1.5-fold stronger withdrawal and tolerance symptoms, and had intrapersonal/health issues and time management problems that were 1.3 and 1.4-fold more grave, respectively; all these factors contributed to their predisposition to internet addiction. The risk of internet addiction in group 2 externalized as greater irritability (1.5-fold higher than in group 1), resentment (1.4-fold higher), feelings of guilt and hostility (1.3-fold more intense), verbal aggression (1.2-fold), stress (1.3-fold), anxiety and negative emotional experiences (1.2-fold), and 1.2 times lower quality of life in terms of its psychological component. The resulting data suggest the need for prevention measures designed to reduce the risk of internet addiction through management of negative emotional states in students with the help of socio-psychological inventory.

Beyond the Burden: A Qualitative Inquiry into the Experiences of Chinese Informal Caregivers for People Living with HIV or AIDS.

Informal caregivers are defined as families or close friends of patients, which take considerable responsibilities for providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Although there have been a number of studies in caregiver of PLWHA, research studies that sought to quantify the effects of informal caregiving for the caregivers failed to successfully provide empirical understanding of the nature of caregiving experience. Therefore, this study adopted a qualitative approach to explore the experiences and feelings of caregivers of PLWHA during the long-term care process. The qualitative study was conducted in August 2023 in Beijing, China. Data were collected through individual in-depth semi-structured interviews with informal caregivers of PLWHA. Theme analysis was used to identify themes from the interview transcripts. A total of 21 participants were recruited into our study, 16 were family members of PLWAHA, and 5 were homosexual lover or close friend of PLWHA. Three major themes and ten sub themes were identified by thematic analysis: (1) care burden experience (including 5 sub-themes: negative emotional experience, psychological burden, economic burden, physical health loss and limitation of social interaction); (2) benefit findings from care (including 3 sub-theme: positive emotional experience, perceived social support, health promotion); (3) Demands for caregiving capacity (including 2 sub-theme: inadequate caregiving capacity and inadequate psychological comfort capacity). This qualitative study provides a comprehensive exploration of the experiences faced by informal caregivers of PLWHA in China, uncovering the complex spectrum of psychological, physical, social, and economic challenges inherent in their caregiving roles, while predominantly challenging, caregivers also reported personal growth, increased social support, and emotional fulfillment. The research results could help in developing effective interventions to reduce the caregiver burden and improve their mental health.

Age-related emotional advantages in encountering novel situation in daily life.

People encounter novel situations throughout their lives that contribute to the acquisition of knowledge and experience. However, novelty can be misaligned with goals and motivation in later adulthood according to socioemotional selectivity theory. This study investigated age differences in emotional reactions associated with novel experiences. Multilevel structural equation models were used to analyze experience-sampling data obtained from an adult sample of 375 participants aged 18-94 years who reported their current situation and momentary emotional experience five times per day for 7 days. On occasions where situations were rated as more novel, people reported reduced positive and increased negative emotion. Those who had more overall exposure to novel situations tended to have more negative emotional experiences in general. Contrary to our hypothesis, there were age differences in individuals' negative emotional reactivity to situations that are perceived as more novel, such that novel situations were reported as less negative among older adults. By applying theoretical understanding of age differences in motivation and well-being in adulthood, our findings illuminate aspects of situations that elicit negative emotions. Findings highlight age-related benefits in emotional well-being, consistent with socioemotional selectivity theory postulates, and further implies that older adults may not be novelty averse. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Stress exposure, perceived stress severity, and their effects on health

While stress is one of the central concepts in many contemporary theories of health, there is no universal definition of stress or stressors. Stress is usually understood as a subjective experience of tension, pressure, distress, fear or negative emotions that occurs as a result of a perceived threat to one’s mental or physical well-being and is accompanied by an evolved biological response that facilitates adaptive reaction. While stress is conceptualized as a taxing condition, it is not understood as uniformly harmful per se. In fact, stress response is often cited as an adaptive reaction. Moreover, not every incident of stress exposure results in a disease or has an undermining effect on health. Mere exposure to stress does not warrant the healthy organism’s falling ill. Yet stress has been shown to affect health both directly and indirectly, having impact on multiple chronic conditions. Stressors vary in their severity and their ability to leave their mark on health, and it is therefore important to develop reliable methods of measuring stress to better understand how stress affects health and instigates pathology. One of the difficulties of measuring the effects of stress is connected to the distinction between external stressors and their internal appraisal. More recently, stress researchers began to make a distinction between stress exposure (i.e., facing an objectively measurable stressor) and perceived stress severity (i.e., a subjective experience of stress resulting from individual’s facing a stressor). The latter has been shown to have a superior predictive ability in terms of negative health outcomes (both breadth and depth of observed effects) compared to the former. Measurement-wise, subjective stress also tends to yield more precise results, which makes it preferable as a stress-assessment tool. The present article is a literature review study that delves into this distinction and attempts to shed light onto its implications for measuring stress and its effects on health.

Acoustic Comfort in Indoor Sporting Arena for E-Sports Venue: An Analysis of The Determining Criteria and A Conceptual Framework

It is vital that people concentrate and focus on the types of sports and amenities in the context of sports facilities to provide acoustic comfort for players and fans. Thus, influences the positive or negative psychological and emotional impact experience during the sports matches. Esports events are mostly organized in enclosed spaces facilities such as indoor arenas or stadiums, which are spaces where speech intelligibility and noise level determine, to a large extent, the listening comfort or even the safety of the occupants. More noise may distract players throughout the match and during the match, interfering with their performance and communication with coaches if there is no proper sound blocking or insulation. This research will look at critical literature studies of the defining elements and criteria for this occurrence to develop a conceptual framework for how players, coaches, and spectators experienced acoustic comfort in various types of Esports venue. The primary goal of this research is to clarify the differences in Esports venue design and the determining factors that influence human acoustic comfort. As a result, the goal of this study is to create a framework based on the elements that determine acoustic comfort classification in Esports venues. Designers and architects able to utilize this framework as a guide to assist them prepare estimates of acoustic conditions and corrective activities in Esports venue which tailored suited to players, as well as the effects on staffs and spectators, thus create a highly immersive experience.

The Brief Solastalgia Scale: A Psychometric Evaluation and Revision

Witnessing degradation and loss to one’s home environment can cause the negative emotional experience of solastalgia. We review the psychometric properties of the 9-item Solastalgia subscale from the Environmental Distress Scale (Higginbotham et al. (EcoHealth 3:245–254, 2006)). Using data collected from three large, independent, adult samples (N = 4229), who were surveyed soon after the 2019/20 Australian bushfires, factor analyses confirmed the scale’s unidimensionality, while analyses derived from Item Response Theory highlighted the poor psychometric performance and redundant content of specific items. Consequently, we recommend a short-form scale consisting of five items. This Brief Solastalgia Scale (BSS) yielded excellent model fit and internal consistency in both the initial and cross-validation samples. The BSS and its parent version provide very similar patterns of associations with demographic, health, life satisfaction, climate emotion, and nature connectedness variables. Finally, multi-group confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated comparable construct architecture (i.e. configural, metric, and scalar invariance) across validation samples, gender categories, and age. As individuals and communities increasingly confront and cope with climate change and its consequences, understanding related emotional impacts is crucial. The BSS promises to aid researchers, decision makers, and practitioners to understand and support those affected by negative environmental change.