Personal Outcomes Research Articles

Effects of ertugliflozin on uric acid and gout-related outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Post hoc analyses from VERTIS CV.

To conduct post hoc analyses of the VERTIS CV (NCT01986881) trial to explore the effects of ertugliflozin on serum uric acid (UA) and gout-related outcomes. Participants with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease were randomised (1:1:1) to placebo, ertugliflozin 5 mg or ertugliflozin 15 mg. Mean UA over time (260 weeks) was evaluated for pooled ertugliflozin versus placebo overall, and by baseline quintile of UA (≤4.3 mg/dL [≤255.8 µmol/L], >4.3-5.1 mg/dL [>255.8-303.4 µmol/L], >5.1-5.8 mg/dL [>303.4-345.0 µmol/L], >5.8-6.9 mg/dL [>345.0-410.4 µmol/L] and >6.9 mg/dL [>410.4 µmol/L]), glycated haemoglobin level, albuminuria status, estimated glomerular filtration rate and KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease) risk category. The effect of ertugliflozin on a composite of gout onset or initiation of anti-gout medication was assessed. The mean UA levels at baseline were 5.67 and 5.62 mg/dL in the placebo and ertugliflozin groups, respectively. Ertugliflozin reduced UA over Weeks 6-260 compared with placebo, with least squares mean (LSM) changes (95% confidence interval [CI]) from baseline at Week 260 of 0.07 mg/dL (-0.02, 0.15) and -0.19 mg/dL (-0.25, -0.13) in the placebo and pooled ertugliflozin groups, respectively. At Week 260, placebo-adjusted LSM change (95% CI) from baseline in UA was -0.26 mg/dL (-0.36, -0.16) with ertugliflozin. Ertugliflozin was associated with reductions in UA across baseline UA quintiles compared with placebo. The incidence of the composite of gout-related outcomes was 84/2539 (3.3%) for placebo and 133/5091 (2.6%) for ertugliflozin (hazard ratio for the composite 0.76 [95% CI 0.580, 1.002]). Ertugliflozin was generally associated with lowering UA overall and across subgroups compared with placebo, and numerically reduced rates of gout-related outcome events.

The Complexity of Health Self-Management Behavior. Beliefs and Attitudes of Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury in Switzerland.

Within the objective of defining targets for interventions to support self-management behaviors among people living with spinal cord injury, this study aims to describe self-management attitudes and beliefs in community-dwelling people living with spinal cord injury in Switzerland and to identify their correlates in terms of personal characteristics and outcomes, such as secondary health conditions and quality of life. This is a cross-sectional, observational study using data from the third community survey of the Swiss Spinal Cord Injury Cohort Study. Out of 1158 individuals, the data revealed high endorsement in areas of prevention importance, perceived knowledge, adherence to recommendations, and proactive problem-solving. Personal and lesion characteristics were significantly associated with differing self-management beliefs and attitudes. Overall, a more positive and proactive stance toward self-management correlated with enhanced outcomes. However, readiness to renounce activities to adhere to self-management recommendations was associated with lower quality of life. The findings confirm the complex nature of self-management among individuals with spinal cord injury, advocating for a tailored, person-centered approach in designing interventions. Highlighting a potential trade-off between strict self-management adherence and quality of life outcomes posits an avenue for balanced, individualized self-management strategies to ameliorate health outcomes and life quality for individuals with spinal cord injury.

An investigation of coach autonomy support, life skills acquisition, and the five Cs among junior and senior secondary school athletes in Botswana

ABSTRACT Guided by models of positive youth development (PYD), this study examined the associations among perceived coach autonomy support, life skills acquisition, and the Five Cs of PYD. Cross-sectional data were collected from a purposive sample of 300 youth athletes (M age = 17.16, SD = 1.28, male = 53.5%) recruited from public junior and secondary schools in Botswana. Participants completed measures of coach autonomy support, life skills acquisition, and the Five Cs. Results from regression analyses indicated that perceived coach autonomy support was significantly associated with the perceived acquisition of eight life skills through sport (e.g., teamwork, goal setting), as well as character (B = .10, p = .001), connection (B = .15, p < .001), and caring/compassion (B = .10, p = .006) dimensions of PYD. Of the eight sport-specific life skills examined, perceived acquisition of teamwork was significantly related to athletes’ perceptions of competence (B = 0.21, p = .023), confidence (B = 0.14, p = .009), and connection (B = 0.16, p = .012), while perceived acquisition of social skills was significantly related to athletes’ perception of character (B = 0.11, p = .022). These findings highlight perceived coach autonomy support as important to life skills acquisition and positive developmental outcomes among Botswana youth athletes. Importantly, in this African context, sport appears to be a compelling pathway through which youth can attain valuable competencies, such as teamwork and social skills, that promote positive personal (i.e., competence, confidence, character) and social outcomes (i.e., connection) external to sport.

The Role of Fairness for Accepting Stricter Carbon Taxes in Sweden

Carbon taxes are considered to be an efficient method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; however, such taxes are generally unpopular, partly because they are seen as unfair. To explore if public acceptance of a stricter carbon tax in Sweden can be enhanced, this study investigates the effectiveness of three different policy designs, addressing collective and personal distributional consequences and promoting procedural aspects (democratic influence). A large-scale (n = 5200) survey is applied, combining a traditional multi-category answer format with a binary choice format. The results show that support for higher carbon taxation can be enhanced if tax revenues are redistributed to affected groups. Policies with collective justice framings can change the attitudes of individuals who express antagonistic attitudes to increased carbon taxation and influence groups comparably more affected by carbon taxes, such as rural residents, low-income groups, and people who are driving long distances. Policy designs addressing collective distributional consequences are, however, less effective on individuals expressing right-leaning ideological views and low environmental concern. Policies addressing personal distributional outcomes, or perceptions of procedural injustice, had no significant effect on policy acceptance.

External beam radiotherapy followed by image-guided adaptive brachytherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer: a multicenter retrospective analysis.

To evaluate oncological outcomes and toxicities in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by image-guided adaptive brachytherapy at two Italian centres. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 122 patients with LACC treated between 2010 and 2022. Primary endpoints were local control (LC), pelvic control (PC), and nodal control (NC). Secondary endpoints included disease-free survival (DFS), metastasis-free survival (MFS), overall survival (OS), and late toxicity. Correlations between patient characteristics and oncological outcomes were conducted. Brachytherapy planning was CT and MRI-based in 88 (72.1%) and 34 patients (27.9%), respectively. The mean total dose (EQD2) delivered to high-risk clinical target volume was 82Gy. Overall treatment time was ≤ 50days and > 50days in 48 (39.3%) and 74 patients (60.7%), respectively. At a mean follow up of 101months, 3 and 5-year LC rates were 87% and 85%, respectively. Five-year PC and NC rates were 77% and 85.1%. Five-year DFS and OS were 61% and 65.4%, respectively, with significant correlations between these outcomes and FIGO stage and nodal status at diagnosis. Gastrointestinal, genitourinary and vaginal adverse effects were the most reported late toxicities and 8 (6.5%) grade 3-5 events were observed. 32 patients (26.2%) had vaginal stenosis and it was significantly related to 3D imaging used for brachytherapy planning. The study confirmed the efficacy and safety of chemoradiotherapy and IGABT for LACC. Full implementation of MRI treatment planning and interstitial techniques could further enhance personalized treatment and outcomes.

AI-Powered E-Learning for Lifelong Learners: Impact on Performance and Knowledge Application

The widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as generative AI tools like ChatGPT, in education and workplaces requires a clear understanding of the factors that influence their adoption and effectiveness. This study explores how the ease of using AI tools, the ability to apply knowledge gained from them, and users’ confidence in learning with AI impact individuals’ performance and frequency of use. We also examine how these factors affect academic success and job performance among adults engaged in lifelong learning. Using data from 300 participants analyzed with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), we found that, when AI tools are easy to use, individuals experience greater benefits and are more likely to use them regularly. Applying knowledge from AI tools enhances both personal performance and usage frequency. Additionally, having confidence in one’s ability to learn with AI leads to significant improvements in personal outcomes and an increased use of AI tools. These findings highlight the importance of designing user-friendly AI technologies, promoting the practical application of AI-generated knowledge, and building users’ confidence to maximize the benefits of AI. Educators, policymakers, and AI developers can use these insights to develop strategies that enhance academic and job performance through effective AI integration. Future research should consider other influencing factors and employ longitudinal studies to further validate these findings.

Metformin as a Potential Prevention Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias.

Metformin is a safe and effective medication for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that has been proposed to decrease the risk of aging related disorders including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease related disorders(ADRD). This review seeks to summarize findings from studies examining the association of metformin with AD/ADRD related outcomes. This is a narrative review of human studies, including observational studies and clinical trials, examining the association of metformin with cognitive and brain outcomes. We used PubMed as the main database for our literature search with a focus on English language human studies including observational studies and clinical trials. We prioritized studies published from 2013 until February 15, 2024. Observational human studies are conflicting, but those with better study designs suggest that metformin use in persons with T2D is associated with a lower risk of dementia. However, these observational studies are limited by the use of administrative data to ascertain metformin use and/or cognitive outcomes. There are few clinical trials in persons without T2D that have small sample sizes and short durations but suggest that metformin could prevent AD/ADRD. There are ongoing studies including large clinical trials with long duration that are testing the effect of metformin on AD/ADRD outcomes in persons without T2D at risk for dementia. Clinical trial results are needed to establish the effect of metformin on the risk of AD and ADRD.

International survey of people living with chronic conditions (PaRIS survey): effects of general practitioner non-participation on the representativeness of the Norwegian patient data

BackgroundThe International Survey of People living with Chronic Conditions (OECD-PaRIS survey), aims to systematically gather patient-reported experiences (PREMs) and - outcomes (PROMs) and potential predictors for these outcomes for persons with chronic conditions as well as information from professionals about health care provided. In such patient surveys, the advantages of a multilevel (nested) approach in which patients are sampled ‘within providers’ need to be balanced against the potential for bias if patient populations from participating GPs significantly differ from those of non-participating GPs. The objective was to assess the effects of general practitioner (GP) non-participation on the representativeness of the Norwegian patient data of the International Survey of People living with Chronic Conditions (OECD-PaRIS survey).MethodsTo test all aspects of the first main PaRIS survey, it was preceded by a field trial which this paper reports on the Norwegian part of. For the Norwegian part of the field trial in 2022, we randomly sampled and surveyed 75 GPs and 125 patients 45 years and older for each GP, regardless of whether their GP were also participating in the study. GPs were sampled from a national register that included all GPs. The surveys were primarily digital, but we sent postal questionnaires to non-digital patients and non-responding digital patients. We compared GP and patient characteristics as well as patient-reported experiences and outcomes according to GP participation status in bivariate analysis, supplemented with multiple linear regressions with PREMs/PROMs as dependent variables and participation status as independent adjusting for significant patient factors.Results17 of 75 sampled GPs participated (22.7%), of which 993 of 2,015 patients responded (49.3%). 3,347 of 7,080 patients of non-responding GPs answered (47.3%). Persons with chronic conditions from participating GPs reported significantly better patient-centred coordinated care (p = 0.017), overall experiences with the GP office the last 12 months (p = 0.004), mental well-being (p = 0.039) and mental health (p = 0.013) than patients from non-participating GPs. The raw differences between participating and non-participating GPs on patient-reported experiences and – outcomes varied from 1.5 to 2.9 points on a 0-100 scale, and from 2.2 to 3.0 after adjustment for case-mix.ConclusionsThe Norwegian field trial indicates that estimates based on participants in the PaRIS survey may modestly overestimate patient-reported experiences and -outcomes at the aggregated level and the need for more research within and across countries to identify and address this potential bias.

The importance of recognition: predictors and outcomes of carer recognition among working carers of ageing relatives

ABSTRACT Many people manage the dual roles of employment and providing unpaid care for an older relative. Although this is increasingly common, carers frequently observe that their caring role is undervalued. This lack of recognition and the adverse consequences that flow from it are of increasing interest to policymakers, advocacy bodies, and employers who have advanced legislative, policy, and workplace accreditation initiatives to enhance recognition of caring. However, the design and impact of these initiatives are constrained by the scarcity of research on carer recognition, its predictors, and its outcomes. Drawing on data from the Australian National Carer Survey, we utilise path analysis to test a conceptual model outlining how life experiences shape carer recognition and subsequent personal outcomes. Our findings provide support for the mediating role of carer recognition linking care-related disruptions in multiple domains (aged care services, employment, family) with carer outcomes (social connectedness, personal well-being, psychological distress, personal time alongside caring). Employees who experienced less disruption in aged care services, employment, and family domains reported higher carer recognition and better outcomes than employees with more disruptive experiences in each domain. The findings suggest new points of intervention to enhance carer perceptions of recognition, and in turn, carer outcomes.

Latent Profiles of Seminary Students’ Perceptions of Sense of Community Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Existing research on sense of community in educational contexts shows positive associations with well-being and negative associations with mental health symptoms. However, exploration of students’ sense of community within the seminary context is minimal. Drawing on the relational spirituality model, which posits oscillating experiences of dwelling and seeking in a dialectical growth process, we framed sense of community as horizontal dwelling. We used mixture modeling to generate subgroups using items from a measure of sense of community and then explored associations between sense of community and various demographic predictors and personal formation outcomes, including well-being and symptoms, along with virtues and religiousness/spirituality. We did so within the unique context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We used a sample of graduate students from 18 Christian seminaries across North America (N = 867; Mage = 31.95; 48.1% female; 60% White). Factor mixture results supported a 3-class solution, with one class reporting consistently greater ratings of sense of community, labeled the strongly connected, another class reporting consistent mid-level ratings, labeled the moderately connected, and a third class reporting consistently lower ratings, and labeled the disaffected. Results for the disaffected showed a pattern of associations with lower well-being and greater symptoms, and lower religiousness/spirituality, along with greater pandemic stress. The strongly connected showed greater levels of virtuousness, well-being and religiousness/spirituality, and lower symptoms, although they were also more likely to report greater illusory health. The pattern of associations for the moderately connected was a blend of similarities with the other two subgroups. The disaffected also showed a modest risk effect for lower well-being and greater symptoms over time. Findings pointed to providing greater horizontal dwelling among the disaffected and the need for greater seeking among the strongly connected.

Cardiovascular comorbidities, mental health, and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis

ABSTRACT This study examined the associations among cardiovascular comorbidities, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis. Participants with multiple sclerosis (N = 217) completed demographic, cardiovascular comorbidity, depression, and anxiety self-report measures, and wore an accelerometer for 7 days. We examined the bivariate, non-parametric correlations among the variables and conducted parametric, independent samples t-tests when examining the differences in variables based on cardiovascular comorbidity status. Bivariate correlation analysis indicated that there were statistically significant associations between anxiety scores, but not depression scores, and cardiovascular comorbidities. Physical activity, especially moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), was correlated with cardiovascular comorbidities. There were small significant differences based on hyperlipidemia status in anxiety scores (p = 0.015, d = -0.42), MVPA (p < 0.001, d = 0.44), and steps/day (p < 0.001, d = 0.50), and based on hypertension status in anxiety scores (p = 0.010, d = -0.35), depression scores (p = 0.046, d = -0.26), MVPA (p = 0.003, d = 0.41), and steps/day (p < 0.001, d = 0.53). The findings indicate that there are significant associations among cardiovascular comorbidities, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis. Physical activity, specifically MVPA, may be a target for managing those outcomes in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Managing Personalization and Collaboration in Education: A Systematic Review of Educational Practices

This systematic literature review analyzes 20 carefully selected documents from the Scopus database. This study explores ways that align with Islamic educational management's principles to balance personalized learning outcomes and community empowerment in academic settings. The selection of documents is based on relevance to the focus and recent developments in Islamic education. The qualitative analysis method uses thematic coding and VOS Viewer. The analysis results indicate that Islamic approaches like collaboration, reflection, and feedback can achieve balanced learning outcomes. Collaborative filtering helps select learning materials according to student's needs, while reflection and feedback strengthen positive interactions and ukhuwah within the learning community. In addition, computer-based learning and e-learning allow students to learn at their own pace. A flexible curriculum allows for adjustments to students' interests by the principle of taysir (making it easy). These findings recommend that educational institutions integrate a multifaceted approach to create an inclusive, adaptive, and Islamic-oriented learning environment.

The influence of partisan news on climate mitigation support: An investigation into the mediating role of perceived risk and efficacy.

Perceptions of efficacy play a central role in motivating people to engage in climate actions. However, there has been little investigation into how different climate efficacy beliefs are formed and how they may be associated with support for climate mitigation policies. This study, based on the motivated control framework, examines how risk perceptions may differentially be associated with four types of efficacy constructs (self-efficacy, personal outcome expectancy, collective efficacy, and collective outcome efficacy). It also places the motivated control framework in the context of the partisan information sphere and examines how exposure to partisan news may influence mitigation policy support through the mediators of risk perceptions and the efficacy constructs. Results suggest that liberal- and conservative-leaning news exposure, respectively, associate with higher and lower supports for policies. Overall, risk perception was a significant mediator, and the mediating function of efficacy varied depending on the specific construct being examined. For liberal news use, increased risk perceptions had a positive association with policy support through self-efficacy and collective outcome expectancy but also had an unexpected negative association with policy support through personal outcome expectancy and collective efficacy. For conservative news use, decreased risk perceptions resulted in further decreased beliefs of self-efficacy and collective outcome expectancy, resulting in lower levels of support for climate policies. We also find that political ideology is a significant moderator for the mediation model. Implications for climate change communication are discussed.

A New Mathetic (The Science of Learning) and Didactic (The Science of Teaching) Concept

The concept of Learngaming integrates Darwin’s natural selection theory into a learning and teaching framework designed to prepare individuals for the demands of the 21st century. It focuses on entrepreneurial learning through play, fostering the development of key skills such as efficiency, flexibility, and creativity. In contrast to traditional educational approaches, which emphasise rote learning and exams, Learngaming promotes active, nonlinear, and collaborative learning environments that reflect the dynamic, digital context of modern life. The methodology uses digital "LEARNGames" to simulate real-world challenges, allowing learners to adapt and thrive in uncertain environments by encouraging risk-taking and instant feedback. This method proves particularly effective in teaching 21st-century skills, as demonstrated in projects with gifted children, where learners showed improved retention and engagement through play-based learning. By shifting from a teacher-centred model to a learner-driven, game-based approach, Learngaming enhances both personal and collective learning outcomes, preparing individuals to succeed in an ever-evolving society.

The Benefits of Self –Assessment

The article examines the benefits of self-assessment and emphasizes its paramount importance in the teaching process. Our work analyzes the purpose of self-assessment, which is accompanied by numerous benefits when coupled with teachers’ feedback. The primary aim of this article is to highlight the role of students in educational activities, who are equipped with the opportunity to involve in self-assessment through different approaches. Providing constructive feedback and setting adequate goals for the learning outcomes are also indispensable components in this process. Notably, students with low self-esteem often experience anxiety and depression, which is closely intertwined with academic performance and assessment. Modern educational standards offer a plethora of possibilities to integrate innovative practices into the teaching process, establishing engaging and welcoming environment for all students. Hence, constructive and appropriate self-assessment can significantly contribute to improving students’ self-esteem, sharpening their skills, and promoting academic success. The article employs various methods, including self-reflective rubrics, self-assessment questionnaires and direct observation. Using these methods proves to have positive results in students’ academic life. The final results and conclusions of our research, conducted at Bahcesehir International University Batumi (BAU) are thoroughly discussed and conceived in the study. These findings underline the powerful impact of self-assessment on students’ academic development, marking its role in personal and educational outcomes. Results revealed that the majority of students gained autonomy and identified their strengths and areas for improvement in the learning process.

Prognostic factors of pain, disability, and poor outcomes in persons with neck pain - an umbrella review.

The aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors pertaining to neck pain from systematic reviews. A search on PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL was performed on June 27, 2024. Additional grey literature searches were performed. We conducted an umbrella review and included systematic reviews reporting the prognostic factors associated with non-specific or trauma-related neck pain and cervical radiculopathy. Prognostic factors were sorted according to the outcome predicted, the direction of the predicted outcome (worse, better, inconsistent), and the grade of evidence (Oxford Center of Evidence). The predicted outcomes were regrouped into five categories: pain, disability, work-related outcomes, quality of life, and poor outcomes (as "recovery"). Risk of bias analysis was performed with the ROBIS tool. We retrieved 884 citations from three databases, read 39 full texts, and included 16 studies that met all selection criteria. From these studies, we extracted 44 prognostic factors restricted to non-specific neck pain, 47 for trauma-related neck pain, and one for cervical radiculopathy. We observed that among the prognostic factors, most were associated with characteristics of the condition, cognitive-emotional factors, or socio-environmental and lifestyle factors. This study identified over 40 prognostic factors associated mainly with non-specific neck pain or trauma-related neck pain. We found that a majority were associated with worse outcomes and pertained to domains mainly involving cognitive-emotional factors, socio-environmental and lifestyle factors, and the characteristics of the condition to predict outcomes and potentially guide clinicians to tailor their interventions for people living with neck pain.

Are my peers impulsive? Normative perceptions of impulsivity and associations with personal impulsivity and alcohol use outcomes

ABSTRACT Objective The present study examined whether individuals perceived their peers’ impulsivity as different from their own impulsivity and if perceptions of peers’ impulsivity moderated the associations between personal impulsivity and alcohol use and consequences. Participants Participants were 291 college student drinkers. Methods An online survey assessed impulsivity, peer norms of impulsivity, and alcohol use. T-tests and hierarchical regressions examined associations. Results Peer impulsivity (i.e. negative/positive urgency, lack of premeditation/perseverance) norms were generally higher than personal impulsivity, except for sensation seeking. Individuals with greater personal lack of premeditation tended to consume more alcohol, and having higher peer lack of premeditation norms strengthened this relationship. Only greater peer lack of premeditation norms were associated with greater consequences. Conclusions Findings suggested that individuals generally perceived peer impulsivity to be higher than their own impulsivity. There was some support that peer impulsivity norms (i.e. lack of premeditation) were related to personal alcohol outcomes.

Skilled home healthcare utilization and outcomes for older adults with dementia: A scoping review.

This study aims to summarize the existing research literature examining Medicare-skilled home health (HH) utilization and clinical outcomes for persons with dementia (PwD). We sought to answer the following questions: (1) How is dementia defined and classified in the HH literature? (2) What associations have been observed between dementia status and patterns of HH utilization? (3) What associations have been observed between dementia status and HH outcomes? Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping reviews, we searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and select relevant journals for quantitative studies conducted in the United States between 2000 and 2023 examining Medicare HH use and outcomes for PwD. We describe and compare approaches to classify dementia, identify findings related to HH utilization and outcomes supported by the preponderance of evidence, and comment on existing gaps and areas of ambiguity in the literature. Thirty-two articles met the inclusion criteria. Most used claims-based data to classify dementia, leveraged national data, and were limited to traditional Medicare beneficiaries. Studies found meaningful differences in HH utilization by dementia status; most notably, PwD were more likely to access HH without a preceding hospitalization, had longer lengths of stay, and incurred higher HH costs. Literature relating to clinical outcomes was more difficult to interpret, due to significant variation in study objectives, samples, and outcome measures which prompted more nuanced and even contradictory conclusions. There is a dearth of research identifying how specific HH care pathways (e.g., service types, visit frequency) impact outcomes for this patient population. This review supports the understanding that PwD are a unique subpopulation of HH patients who require special attention in policy development and evaluation. Critical research is needed to examine clinical outcomes in PwD further to inform practice and improve care quality.

Career Adaptability Across Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review

Southeast Asia has recently seen a number of developments and transformations that requires one to adjust to as the region’s skill requirements are evolving. For some these new changes brings new opportunities, however, for some greater levels of career adaptability is need to manage these new developments and transformations. The necessity of systematically reviewing articles on career adaptability in Southeast Asian nations is made apparent by this particular instance. A systematic review of career adaptability in Southeast Asia was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. About 22 eligible studies were identified. The findings indicated that the most prevalent groups in career adaptability studies were students, followed by working adults. Antecedents such as role modeling and cultural intelligence were identified. Four categories of predictors were identified such as personal, educational, career behavior, and environmental factor. Two categories were identified for the outcomes of career adaptability, namely, personal and career outcomes. Findings revealed that career adaptability offers several beneficial outcomes such as improved employability skills and life satisfaction. Discussion includes conditions faced in Southeast Asian countries and cultural differences. The dearth of studies within multicultural settings calls for further research in exploring career adaptability, as this broaden cultural understanding and awareness of educational and career behaviors pertaining to one’s career adaptability. This study offers important practical implications and recommendations for career counseling practices and policymakers in Southeast Asia that would potentially benefit students and working adults.

Work-Family Interface Profiles and Their Associations with Personal and Social Factors among South Korean Dual-Earner Parents.

The work-family interface literature has focused on a variable-centered approach, and few studies have used a person-centered approach to investigate work-family interface types and their associations with psychosocial factors. This study explored whether distinct work-family interface types could be identified at a dyadic level in dual-earner couples by combining work-family conflict (WFC) and enrichment (WFE) for both parents. It also examined how these couples' comprehensive types of work-family interface were related to psychosocial outcomes. Conducting a latent profile analysis in a sample of 558 dual-earner couples (Mage: 40.43 ± 4.07 years for fathers, 37.97 ± 3.57 years for mothers) with first-grade children in elementary schools participating in the Panel Study on Korean Children, this study identified three work-family interface profiles: Beneficial fathers/Moderate active mothers (fathers reporting low WFC and high WFE/mothers reporting moderate WFC and WFE), Beneficial (both parents reporting low conflict and high enrichment), and Harmful (both parents reporting high conflict and low enrichment). Fathers' education, household income, and social support influenced their membership in work-family interface profiles. Overall, members with Beneficial fathers/Moderate active mothers and Beneficial profiles showed more positive personal and family outcomes than those with Harmful profiles.