Psychological Control Research Articles

Информационный фактор нестабильности финансового рынка в условиях санкций недружественных стран и его нивелирование

The article is devoted to the analysis of one of the factors of financial market instability in the context of sanctions pressure on our country. The author analyzes the processes of informational and psychological manipulation of the actions of financial market participants. The opinions of scientists on problematic and controversial issues related to the destabilization of the situation in the financial market, as well as possible solutions to reduce the external impact of economic processes in the Russian Federation are presented. A measure of leveling the informational and related psychological factors of financial market instability is proposed.

How perceived parenting qualities link to the reciprocal relationship between adolescents’ self-concept and life satisfaction

Assisting adolescents in cultivating a positive self-concept and leading fulfilling lives is paramount. Supported by longitudinal data from 512 Chinese adolescents, the researchers investigated not only the reciprocal associations between two types of self-concept—academic and physical abilities—and life satisfaction but also the roles of perceived parenting qualities in impacting these dynamics. Results revealed the following: (a) academic (but not physical ability) self-concept had a reciprocal relationship with life satisfaction; (b) perceived parental warmth (rather than autonomy support), rejection, and psychological control significantly predicted self-concept and life satisfaction and have the potential to steer adolescents into a virtuous or vicious cycle in terms of evaluating themselves and their lives. Findings offer valuable insights for fostering self-concept and life satisfaction among adolescents within the framework of parenting qualities and the cultural and social milieu of adolescent growth.

Disentangling autonomy-supportive and psychologically controlling parenting: A meta-analysis of self-determination theory's dual process model across cultures.

Self-determination theory's (SDT) dual process model claims that parental autonomy support relates positively to child well-being, while psychologically controlling parenting is linked positively to child ill-being. We tested these claims using a combination of one-stage and univariate meta-analytic structural equation modeling with moderation (k = 238; n = 1,040, N = 126,423). In the univariate models, parental autonomy support was linked positively with child well-being, r = 0.30, 95% CI [0.26, 0.33], whereas parental psychological control was positively linked with child ill-being, r = 0.26, 95% CI [0.23, 0.28]. Consistent with SDT's dual process model, the one-stage model that controlled for the intercorrelations between predictors showed that parental autonomy support and psychological control had distinct links to child wellness outcomes. Parental autonomy support was linked positively with child well-being, even when accounting for psychological control, r = 0.26, 95% CI [0.20, 0.31], and parental psychological control was positively linked to child ill-being, controlling for autonomy support, r = 0.20, 95% CI [0.17, 0.23]. Crucially, the beneficial effects of parental autonomy support and the costs of psychological control applied across regions, degrees of national individualism and cultural hierarchy, as well as child developmental periods and sexes. These results help move the field beyond debates about whether autonomy is beneficial toward questions about manifestations of autonomy across groups and variations in its optimal support. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The role of psychological manipulation in the formation and unfolding of the deep polyphonic conflict "domestic violence"

The role of psychological manipulation in the formation and unfolding of the deep polyphonic conflict "domestic violence"

Longitudinal Associations among Psychological Control, Positive and Negative Interactions, and Adolescents' Domain-Specific Disclosure to Parents.

Although much research has shown that parental psychological control undermines adolescents' routine disclosure to parents, past research has not examined whether the effects of psychological control on disclosure are domain-specific and mediated by the quality of adolescents' interactions with mothers and fathers. The present one-year longitudinal study examined whether parental support and negative interactions with each parent mediated longitudinal associations between adolescents' ratings of psychological control and adolescents' disclosure about routine prudential, personal, and multifaceted activities, as defined by social domain theory. These issues were examined over one year in 174 mostly White (74%), U.S. middle class middle adolescents (M = 15.70 years, SD = 0.63, 83 males). Greater parental psychological control was associated over time with less disclosure to both parents about personal activities and less disclosure to fathers about multifaceted issues. Perceived declines in support fully mediated the effects of psychological control on adolescent disclosure to mothers about personal issues and partially mediated the effects on disclosure to fathers about personal and multifaceted issues. In addition, negative interactions led to decreased disclosure about prudential issues. Thus, perceived psychological control and relationship quality had domain-specific and parent-specific longitudinal effects on adolescent disclosure to parents about their routine activities.

Which need satisfaction better explains the relation between parental psychological control and adolescent behavior problems: A parallel multi-mediator model based on general strain theory

ObjectivePredicated on the general strain theory and self-determination theory, the present study seeks to comparatively evaluate how well the (dis)satisfaction of three psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) can individually serve as a mechanism by which parental psychological control influences adolescent behavior problems jointly represented by depression, aggression, social anxiety, and problematic internet use. Method974 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 14.4, SD = 1.49; 46.7 % girl) constituted the sample. At three time points, they completed scales measuring parental psychological control, basic psychological needs, depression, aggression, social anxiety, and problematic internet use. A parallel multi-mediator model was adopted to contrast the individual mediation effect of satisfaction of three psychological need in the path from parental psychological control to adolescent behavior problems. Results(1) Parental psychological control directly predicts adolescent behavior problems. (2) Autonomy and competence need satisfaction independently mediate the association between parental psychological control and behavior problems while relatedness need satisfaction does not. (3) there is no difference in the strength of mediation between autonomy and competence need satisfaction. Yet, both autonomy and competence need satisfaction have a stronger mediation effect than relatedness need satisfaction. ConclusionThe findings demonstrate that in accounting for the relation between parental psychological control and adolescent behavior problems, autonomy and competence need satisfaction may represent better mechanisms than relatedness need satisfaction. Interventions targeting maladaptive parenting practices and adolescent maladjustment in the post-pandemic era need to consider the potency of relevant psychological mechanisms in operation as well as the sociocultural characteristics.

On the Influence of Parental Psychological Control on Adolescents’ Internalized Problem Behavior

Adolescents’ internalized problem behavior refers to a common phenomenon that individuals associate with their own immature and inappropriate cognitions, emotions or behaviors in social situations, and this internalized problem behavior may be either a kind of bad cognitive and emotional experience of their own, or it may also be caused by the social situation they are in in their family life, such as bad relationship with parents and emotional deficits in their family life, and so on. Whereas there is a link between adolescents’ internalized problem behaviors and parental psychological control, this study attempts to examine the effects of parental psychological control on adolescents’ internalized problem behaviors in order to deepen our understanding of this important issue. It was found that: there is a positive correlation between parental psychological control and adolescents’ internalized problematic behaviors; parental psychological control causes adolescents to have bad emotions, which affects their normal learning; parental psychological control increases adolescents’ conflictiveness, which in turn causes their problematic behaviors; and there is an interaction between parental psychological control and adolescents’ internalized problematic behaviors.

Parental Psychological Control and College Students' Negative Risk-Taking Behaviors: The Chain-Mediating of Autonomy and Self-Control.

To deeply explore the relationship between parental psychological control and negative risk-taking behaviors among Chinese college students and the mediating role of autonomy and self-control, providing a reference basis for preventing and intervening in college students' negative risk-taking behaviors. Questionnaires was administered to 1173 college students (Mage=20.7 ± 1.32) in Hunan Province using four scales. Subsequently, we processed and analyzed the collected data using SPSS 26.0 software. Parental psychological control demonstrated a significantly positive correlation with college students' negative risk-taking behaviors. The impact of parental psychological control on college students' negative risk-taking behaviors was mediated by self-control and the combined effect of autonomy and self-control. Among Chinese college students, autonomy and self-control act as a sequential mediating factor between negative risk-taking behaviors and parental psychological control. This study uncovered the underlying process by which parenting practices affected college students' negative risk-taking behaviors. It offers empirical support for successful treatments aimed at reducing future risk-taking behaviors among college students, as well as some evidence in favor of the crucial part that parenting styles play in the development of positive adolescents.

From Tolerance to Transformation: Unraveling the Impact of Organizational Culture and Policies on Addressing Gaslighting in Academia

This paper explored gaslighting in academia, focusing on its impact on women's career development and leadership experiences. Using feminist and critical race theories, the study examined how organizational culture, mentorship, networks, and policies supported or hindered women's academic careers. An inter-sectional perspective revealed how race, ethnicity, and disability intersected with gender to shape women's experiences in academic leadership. The paper analyzed how gaslighting operated in academia and the various forms it took. It also examined strategies for institutions and individuals to challenge gaslighting and promote a culture of equity and respect. Drawing inspiration from Kate Elizabeth Russell's My Dark Vanessa and Zoë Heller's Notes on a Scandal, the research offered insights into psychological manipulation, gender dynamics, and power relations within the academic sphere. Keywords: Gaslighting, Organizational Culture, Academia, Women, Leadership, Psychological Manipulation, Feminist theory, Critical Race Theory

Protection Against Cyberbullying for Teens in the United States

Cyberbullying, also known as cyberbullying, is any form of violence experienced by a child or adolescent and perpetrated by peers their age through the internet or cyberspace. If a child or teenager is teased, insulted, bullied, or humiliated by another child or youth through the medium of the internet, digital technology, or cell phones, this is also known as cyber bullying. This research uses a literature study approach to explore it, this approach involves the disclosure of a comprehensive literature to sources relevant to cyberbullying cases in the United States. In achieving the research objectives, the main focus will also be given to factors affecting cyberbullying and protection efforts from cyberbullying as well as the United States' policy in handling cyberbullying cases among adolescents. There are several factors that can influence the occurrence of cyberbullying in adolescents. Some of these include individual factors including experience of violence, perception, gander, age, psychological control, and additive use. Family factors include parenting, family support, and parental stress. The friend factor is support. The school factor is the type of school. The last factor is the use of the internet in the form of intensity and competence of ethical media. There are also cyberbullying protection measures for adolescents and U.S. policies in handling cyberbullying cases among adolescents. Cyberbullying is an increasing concern affecting young people around the world, particularly in the United States. To address this issue, it is important to develop comprehensive strategies and support systems that address the root causes of cyberbullying and encourage positive social interactions.

Some psychometric properties of the school refusal assessment scale–revised: Parent and child version in Tanzanian context

Considering the increase in primary and secondary school dropout rates worldwide, it is necessary to identify the underlying causes, particularly in places with high school refusal rates, such as Tanzania. Today, only a limited number of studies can explain, through valid and reliable measurements, why students in Tanzania refuse to attend school. The current study used confirmatory factor analysis techniques to investigate some psychometric properties of the child’s and parent’s versions of the School Refusal Assessment Scale–Revised (SRAS–R) in the Tanzanian population. Since previous studies found significant associations between the parent–child relationship and the risk of school refusal, we included the associations between the SRAS–R scales and measures of psychological control (parent ratings) and parent–child communication (child ratings) as external validity criteria. We collected data from five public primary schools, including 502 grades three to seven children with their parents (N = 465) in Ruvuma, Tanzania. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the four–factor model (avoidance of stimuli provoking negative affectivity, escape from aversive social situations, attention seeking, and tangible rewards) showed a good fit for both the parent and child versions of the SRAS–R. In line with expectations, we found a negative association between parent–child communication and school refusal and positive associations between the parent version of the SRAS–R subscales and the psychological control scale. The findings of this study support the use of this measurement in an African context and Tanzania specifically. The discussion stresses the appropriateness of Western cultural instruments in the African context.

Reciprocal relationships among parental psychological control, emotion regulation ability, and subjective well-being of adolescents: Disentangling between- and within-person effects

BackgroundAlthough research has demonstrated that parental psychological control is associated with the subjective well-being of adolescents, the lack of longitudinal studies that investigate whether or not bidirectional associations exist between the two and their potential mediating mechanisms has continued to date. In addition, previous studies have not rigorously distinguished between- and within-person effects. Thus, this study investigated longitudinal bidirectional associations between parental psychological control and the subjective well-being of adolescents. The study further examined the mediating role of emotion regulation ability. MethodsA total of 1365 Chinese adolescents (boys: 53.2 %; Mage = 14.68 years, SD = 1.56) participated in a three-wave longitudinal study with annual assessments. Random intercept cross-lagged panel models were utilized to separate between- and within-person variation. ResultsAfter controlling for between-person variance, the results revealed that adolescents with low levels of subjective well-being reported high levels of parental psychological control after one year. Emotion regulation ability played a bidirectional mediating role in the relationship between psychological control and subjective well-being. That is, psychological control and subjective well-being mutually influenced each other through emotion regulation ability. LimitationsAssessments of the key study variables were provided by adolescents. Moreover, the study considered a combination of the mothers' and fathers' use of psychological control without differentiating between paternal and maternal psychological control. ConclusionsThe findings highlight the importance of interventions that target emotion regulation ability, which contributes to breaking the negative cycle between controlling parenting and the well-being of adolescents.

Information War - International Security Dilemma in the Modern World

In the modern world, in the field of international security, one of the important challenges is the information war. On the other hand, information is a universal and cheap weapon with a limitless scope and high efficiency. Therefore, it can be more dangerous than any conventional means of warfare. During its implementation, the attacking side achieves the desired outcome through the psychological manipulation of common beliefs. During the last ten years, the rate of disinformation has increased sharply. Also, propaganda, espionage, uncontrolled dissemination of state secrets and personal information, massive cyber-attacks and so on. Both states and terrorist organizations use such mechanisms. Today, the most functional means of information in this field are used by terrorist organizations, which often use social media to recruit so-called “Islamic Fighters” and lay out fundamentalism. Cooperation at the international and regional levels is important in fighting cybercrime and protecting critical information infrastructure. For this purpose, within the framework of the Council of Europe, the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, and other international organizations, it carries out active activities on cyber security topics. In addition, protecting against cyber intrusion, even on a small scale, is in the country’s national security interests, and it is crucial to involve each state in the proceeding discussion about information warfare.

QOL-28. NEUROCOGNITIVE DEFICITS, EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES, PSYCHOSOMATIC COMPLAINS – ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS OR COMORBID DIAGNOSIS IN CNS GERMINOMA? OVERVIEW OF GROUP AND CASE STUDIES

Abstract BACKGROUND CNS Germinoma cases are associated with good medical prognosis, low risk for neurological deficits and high cognitive functioning. Deeper psychological and neuropsychological examination and longitudinal observation shows also neurocognitive problems and emotional disturbances. The purpose of the study was to assess patients with CNS Germinoma (during and after anticancer treatment), expressed specific psychological and physical symptoms and to find the reason for this. METHODS Since 1998 all patients treated at our center are under psychological control and care. From these group 78 patients with CNS Germinoma with additional significant symptoms, seriously affected their quality of life and everyday activity, were selected for psychological and neuropsychological assessment. Age at psychological intervention ranged from 6 5/12 to 34 8/12 yrs. The patients have no pre-diagnosis history of neurological, developmental or psychiatric disorder. They were examined using a battery of standardized psychological and neuropsychological methods. RESULTS In our sample FIQ (full-scale intelligence quotient) score ranged from 59 to 139. The most patients presented average level of intelligence. However, cognitive functioning was often reduced due to emotional disturbances and psychosomatic complains. 2 patients showed memory disorders, one of them TGA (transient global amnesia) at the time of diagnosis. All patients struggled with emotional disturbances at different grades, especially internalizing type of problems (immaturity, depression, anxiety, instability, inhibition, negative attitude) or were considered to be at risk for psychological adjustment difficulties and tendency to somatization. Analyzed group of patients showed also social competences deficits. They may exhibit deficit in age-appropriate social competence and peers relations. CONCLUSIONS Although CNS Germinoma patients shows similar behavioral and emotional phenotype, there are significant differences between them in terms of cognitive functions. The range of results is wide, from high levels to neurocognitive disorders. Therefore, risk factors, diagnostic criteria and effective neuropsychological intervention, will also be presented and discussed.

The Study on Ethical Implications of Using Animals in Circuses for Entertainment with Special Reference to Chennai

The use of animals in circuses for entertainment raises a significant number of ethical concerns. These concerns center around the potential for animal suffering, the unnaturalness of the environment and activities, and the inherent exploitation of animals for human enjoyment. Training animals for circus performances often involves harsh methods, including physical punishment, deprivation, and psychological manipulation. These methods can cause significant physical and psychological harm to animals. Objectives for Exploring the Ethical Implications of Using Animals in Circuses for Entertainment: To understand the scope of the issue, To investigate the potential harms inflicted upon animals in circuses, To evaluate the justifications for using animals in circuses, To analyze the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding animal use in circus, To explore alternative forms of animal entertainment, To inform public opinion and policy decisions. Modern circuses often prioritize flashy tricks and spectacle over genuine education about animal behavior and conservation. Animals are treated as commodities, exploited for human amusement, and denied their intrinsic value as sentient beings. Animals are deprived of the freedom to make their own choices and live according to their natural instincts. Performing unnatural and often dangerous tricks can cause physical injury and psychological trauma. The total number of sample respondents in the age group of 18-50 years are collected .The overall sample size collected through queries 206.The statistical tools used are Graphical representation the independent variables are age groups, gender, educational Qualifications, occupation and Place of residence

Exploring resource-providing vacation activities and recovery experiences: a study in the context of Goa

ABSTRACT In our fast-paced world, work-related stress takes a toll on health and well-being. To address this, individuals seek respite through vacations. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 422 participants through on-site and online surveys, analyzing engagement in activities and their influence on psychological detachment, relaxation, control, and mastery. Factor analysis revealed seven distinct vacation dimensions – outdoor activities, cultural activities, entertainment, social activity, nature recreation, shopping and light recreation. Findings revealed that engagement in entertainment, light recreation, social, and cultural activities positively affect psychological detachment. Outdoor activities, nature recreation, and entertainment enhance relaxation. Light recreation and shopping boost visitors’ sense of control, while social activities promote mastery. This research highlights the importance of tailored vacation activities for enhancing recovery and overall well-being. It offers insights for researchers and practitioners alike, emphasizing the need to meet tourists’ recovery needs for enriched vacation experiences and enhanced well-being.

A Study of the Effects of Parental Psychological Control on Adolescents’ Self-control

With the development of research in educational psychology in recent years, adolescent self-control has gradually become an important research topic. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between adolescents' self-control and parental control and how this relationship affects adolescents 'behavior and their psychological development. It is discussed through the methods of literature survey and conceptual analysis. The study found that the essence of parental psychological control is that parents achieve control by invading their children's inner world and undermining the development of their autonomy. This intrusive parenting style has a negative impact on adolescents' self-control through the family environment, parenting styles, and adolescents' coping styles. Based on these findings, we propose some recommendations for adolescents' self-control, in which parents should more actively support adolescents to make their own choices and develop their own sense of responsibility and decision-making skills.

The Hope and Reality of Pain Relief Using Psychological Manipulations.

Many patients suffer from chronic pain despite the absence of injury or sufficient biomedical disease to explain their pain. These pains are highly resistant to treatment. Psychological therapies designed to help patients undermine the negative thought and behavioral patterns that maintain pain provide only modest pain relief, leading to suspicion that such pain might be maintained by unconscious processes. An article in this issue of Psychosomatic Medicine provides the first experimental evidence that unconscious negative memories can increase pain unpleasantness. These findings are exciting, but the effect sizes are small, which is consistent with the small effects of psychological therapy. It seems that pain stubbornly resists psychological manipulation, but this work provides some hope that psychological therapy for pain can be improved to provide more effective pain relief.

Promoting sleep health during pregnancy for enhancing women’s health: a longitudinal randomized controlled trial combining biological, physiological and psychological measures, Maternal Outcome after THERapy for Sleep (MOTHERS)

BackgroundSleep is vital for maintaining individuals’ physical and mental health and is particularly challenged during pregnancy. More than 70% of women during the gestational period report insomnia symptoms. Sleep dysfunction in the peripartum increases the risk for a cascade of negative health outcomes during late pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. While psychological interventions are considered the first line treatment for sleep difficulties, they are still scarcely offered during pregnancy and there is a lack of longitudinal research combining psychological and physiological indices.MethodsThe present protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial aimed at testing the long-term effectiveness of an automatized digitalized psychoeducational intervention for insomnia for expectant mothers complaining insomnia symptoms without comorbidity. Outcomes include physiological, hormonal, and subjective indices of maternal psychopathology, stress, and emotional processes, and sleep and wellbeing of the family system.The trial is part of a longitudinal study evaluating expectant mothers from early pregnancy (within the 15th gestational week) to 6-months postpartum through 6 observational phases: baseline (BSL), 6- and 12-weeks from BSL (FU1-FU2), 2-to-4 weeks after delivery (FU3), and 3- and 6-months after delivery (FU4-5). We plan to recruit 38 women without sleep difficulties (Group A) and 76 women with sleep difficulties (Group B). Group B will be randomly assigned to digital psychological control intervention (B1) or experimental psychoeducational intervention targeting insomnia (B2). At 3 time points, an ecological-momentary-assessment (EMA) design will be used to collect data on sleep and emotions (diaries), sleep-wake parameters (actigraphy) and stress reactivity (salivary cortisol). We will also test the DNA methylation of genes involved in the stress response as biomarkers of prenatal poor sleep. Information on partner’s insomnia symptoms and new-borns’ sleep will be collected at each stage.DiscussionThe proposed protocol aims at testing an easily accessible evidence-based psychoeducational intervention for expectant mothers to help them improving sleep, health, and wellbeing in the peripartum. The results could improve the understanding and management of sleep difficulties and peripartum depression.Trial registrationThe study protocol has been registered on 22 April 2024 with ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS), ID: NCT06379074. Protocol version: April 23, 2024.

Interactive effects of parental support and psychological control on children's emotion regulation.

Parents engage in a variety of behaviors that have important impacts on children's psychosocial functioning, including their ability to effectively regulate emotions. Parental support includes behaviors that convey warmth, love, and acceptance, whereas parental psychological control includes shaming, guilt induction, and love withdrawal. Although the unique effects of these parenting behaviors are most often examined in the literature, it is possible that they may interact with one another to influence child outcomes. The goal of the present study was to examine whether parental psychological control moderated the effect of parental support on children's emotion (dys)regulation over a 6-month period. Participants included 284 third- through fifth-grade students (51.8% boys; 51.1% Hispanic/Latinx) as well as their homeroom teachers. Children completed self-report measures of parental support, psychological control, and emotion (dys)regulation during the fall and spring semesters of an academic year. Teachers also completed measures of emotion (dys)regulation at each time point. Results indicated that parental psychological control moderated the association between parental support and self-reported emotion regulation over time. Specifically, parental support predicted increases in emotion regulation over time among youth reporting lower levels of psychological control; at higher levels, however, parental support was not associated with emotion regulation. Furthermore, psychological control uniquely predicted increases in child-reported emotion dysregulation, whereas parental support predicted decreases in teacher-reported emotion dysregulation. Findings from this study suggest that psychological control may serve as an important target for future parenting interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).