Psychological Readiness Research Articles

DIAGNOSING OF THE READINESS OF FUTURE QUALIFIED WORKERS FOR INDEPENDENT WORK IN CONDITIONS OF MIXED LEARNING

In the article, the author highlights the diagnosis of readiness of future qualified workers for independent work in conditions of mixed training. It notes the difficulties that students of education face when performing independent work in the conditions of mixed education. Reveals the content of technical, psychological and professional readiness in the structure of the method of organizing the independent work of future skilled workers in the conditions of mixed training and its essence, the impact of diagnosis on the quality of the organization of independent work and their performance by future skilled workers.

Pengambilan Keputusan Pada Pernikahan Dini Di Indonesia

Early marriage is a common social phenomenon and causes the number of early marriages in Indonesia to rise from year to year. The factors that occur can influence a person's decision to marry at a young age. Decision-making is a process of choosing the alternative that the individual considers to be the best. It encompasses the stages through which the individual must go, at each stage the individual is confronted with the alternative he has to choose in achieving the desired goal. The method in this research uses descriptive qualitative research, with the approach of the type of research that is literature study or library study. The results of the study suggest that there are several factors that need to be considered in decision-making to be able to marry at a young age. In addition, internal and social factors are subject considerations that need to be taken into account in the decision-making process including a person's mental or psychological readiness, economic factors, and also social support.

Interrelation of Military Professional Training and Physical Fitness of Servicemen

Topicality. The success of military professional activity depends on the soldiers` training and education peculiarities, which must be created using the certain methods of influence and characteristics of military personnel. The conditions of combat operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the aggressor of the russian federation and the maintenance of an appropriate level of combat readiness of servicemen require new approaches to improving the means of training, education and formation of soldier`s physical and psychological readiness to act in difficult conditions in order to successfully perform military professional activities. Thus, the formation and interconnection of the military professional training tasks and servicemen`s physical fitness remains an urgent issue. The purpose to analyze and determine the impact of the development of physical qualities and military-applied skills of servicemen on the effectiveness of performing military and professional tasks. Methods. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature, testing, and methods of mathematical statistics have been used in the research. Results. It has been established that physically trained soldiers are more maneuverable on the battlefield (by 20-35%), successfully perform combat training tasks and standards (by 15-20% faster) than soldiers with a low level of physical fitness. The data obtained on the low level of combat preparedness indicate insufficient moral and psychological readiness to endure significant physical and psychological stress in a combat situation, both in combat and physical trainings. It has been found that the functional state of the body and the excellent development of basic physical qualities have a positive effect on the main indicators of combat readiness of personnel and significantly affect the results of the effective performance of military and professional activities. Conclusions. The research made it possible to find out that excellent physical condition is an integral part of the quality and successful performance of assigned tasks in accordance with the position held and the foundation of their combat readiness.

Peculiarities of psychological readiness at transition from elementary school to basic general school

Peculiarities of psychological readiness at transition from elementary school to basic general school

Reliability and responsiveness of the Swedish short Hip-RSI.

The aim of this study was to examine test-retest reliability and responsiveness of the short version (6-item) Hip Return to Sport after Injury (Hip-RSI) scale in patients following hip arthroscopy. The study included 100 hip arthroscopy patients responding to a digital survey including the short version (6-item) Hip-RSI, International Hip Outcome Tool (short version) (iHOT-12) and RTS status 3, 6 and 9 months following surgery. The Hip-RSI was administered twice at 3-month follow-up. Test-retest reliability was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients. Responsiveness was tested by correlations between changes in Hip-RSI and iHOT-12 scores and by comparing change in Hip-RSI scores of patients who progressed on the return to sport (RTS) continuum (from return to any sport to return to performance) to patients who did not, using independent samples t-tests. Hip-RSI was found to have excellent test-retest reliability on the individual (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC [95% confidence interval, CI]: 0.90 [0.83-0.94]) and group level (ICC [95% CI]: 0.95 [0.91-0.97]) with a standard error of measurement of 5.53 and smallest detectable change of 15.3 on the individual and 2.2 on the group level. Hip-RSI was found responsive to change through positive correlations of changes in scores with changes in iHOT-12 scores from 3 to 6 months (r [95% CI]: 0.51 [0.35-0.65]; p < 0.001) and from 3 to 9 months following arthroscopy (r [95% CI]: 0.61 [0.57-0.79); p < 0.001). Further responsiveness was shown by significant mean changes in scores among patients that progressed on the RTS-continuum (3-6 months: 8.6 [95% CI: 3.8- 13.5); 3-9 months: 12.6 [5.6-19.7]). The short version (6-item) Hip-RSI demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability and responsiveness to change in the evaluation of psychological readiness to RTS following hip arthroscopy. Level II.

FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SPHERE

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of forming the professional orientation of future specialists in the socionomic sphere. The purpose of the study is to reveal the essence of personality orientation and the peculiarities of the formation of professional orientation among specialists in socionomic professions. Research methods applied: theoretical ‒ study of scientific literature, analysis, systematization, comparison, generalization of the obtained information. It was established that in the most general sense, the orientation of the individual is understood as a set of stable motives that orient the activity of the individual and determine its selectivity and activity. The orientation of a person is characterized by his beliefs, ideals, interests, inclinations, which express the individualʼs worldview. In their structure, these types of orientation contain needs, attitudes, and relationships. If we are talking about the orientation of an individual when performing a specific activity, then the concept of «professional orientation» is used. Being an important aspect of the general orientation of the individual, the professional orientation represents a set of needs, attitudes, interests, ideals, beliefs and determines the choice of life goals. To form a professional orientation in future specialists means to strengthen in them a positive attitude towards the future profession, interest, inclination and ability to it, the desire to improve their qualifications after graduating from an educational institution, to develop ideals, views, beliefs, the prestige of the profession in the eyes of the future specialist. In the multi-functional activity of a specialist in the socio-economic sphere, professional training, his ability to design his activity, effectively solve complex professional tasks, and creatively approach the matter are priorities. The personality of the future specialist is formed and developed simultaneously with his professional qualities, readiness to fulfill future obligations. We consider the category «readiness» as two interdependent components: the individualʼs readiness for activity and the individualʼs readiness for professional self-development. The readiness of the future specialist in the socio-economic sphere for professional activity is determined by: psychological readiness, scientific-professional, practical, psychophysiological, physical.

Integrasi Pendidikan Seksual dengan Agenda Pembangunan Berkelanjutan: Strategi untuk Menangani Pernikahan Usia Muda

This research aims to determine the relationship between sex education and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ciseeng Village, Bogor. Qualitative research methods, such as in-depth interviews with local stakeholders, field observations, and document analysis, were used to gain insight into the integration of sex education in educational settings. The research results show that almost all informants emphasized the importance of these three factors in understanding the phenomenon of early marriage in the region. In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reduce the growth rate of early marriage, several steps can be taken in Ciseeng Village, such as socializing the importance of mature marriage. The understanding that marriage is a process that requires physical and psychological readiness and the general understanding of marriage in Ciseeng Village is better understood as a natural part of human nature. The conclusion is that education, economics and culture are the main influences on the high rate of early marriage in Ciseeng Village. Keywords: Integration of Sexual Education, Young Marriage

Mental Preparedness of Athletes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on the Training of Thai National Team for the 19th Asian Games

This research aimed to study and establish the mental preparedness model of Thai athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for the 19th Asian Games. This study employed a mixed methods approach, involving 409 participants (217 males and 192 females) selected through a lottery system, ensuring equitable representation across the 19 types of sports. Additionally, six participants were included for qualitative data gathering. The research designed a comprehensive questionnaire to collect data, which included the Sports Stress Management Skills in Thai Questionnaire, Questionnaire on Mental Readiness for Competition, 'Motivation to Participate in Sports Activities in Thai' Questionnaire, Self-Confidence Questionnaire, Mental Toughness Questionnaire in Thai, and the Mindfulness in Sports Questionnaire in Thai Version. Data was collected using a traditional questionnaire and an online questionnaire accessed via QR codes. Structural Equation Modeling was employed for data analysis. Qualitative data were gathered through interviews. The study's results revealed the development of a mental preparation model for Thai national team athletes during the COVID-19 outbreak. This model emphasizes the significance of mindfulness as a crucial factor directly influencing psychological readiness. Furthermore, mindfulness exerts an indirect influence through four intermediary variables: motivation, stress management skills, confidence, and mental toughness. Significantly, qualitative data highlighted adaptive mental resilience and mindfulness as key factors in fostering mental readiness among athletes, especially during challenging periods like the COVID-19 outbreak. These factors encompass effective stress management, balanced motivation, self-confidence, professional guidance, adaptive mindset, support systems, and long-term planning. This model integrates various elements of mental preparation, with mindfulness positioned as the central pillar.

An Intervention into Imagery and Self-Efficacy: Enhancing Athletic Achievements of Alpine Skiers

Psychological preparation has taken on a crucial role in today’s sports practice. Effective resolutions to the challenges inherent in athletes’ psychological preparation require a comprehensive understanding of the key components that constitute the psychological preparation process. This quasi-experimental study aims to first, assess the interrelationships among imagery abilities, physical self-efficacy, and sport performance among a sample of alpine skiers. Secondly, this study sought to assess the effect of a psychological intervention on imagery and self-efficacy, and its impact on their task performance. The proposed hypothesis suggests that integrating imagery and self-efficacy interventions into the training process of alpine skiers will enhance athletes’ achievements on the slalom ski track. Seven leading Latvian youth alpine skiers with an average age of M = 17.14 (SD = 1.77) participated in a three-month psychological skill intervention targeting imagery and self-efficacy enhancement, alongside control training sessions on a slalom ski track to evaluate its effectiveness on sport performance. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using questionnaires, revealing significant improvements in imagery abilities and self-efficacy (p &lt; 0.05). Notably, positive interrelationships between imagery abilities, self-efficacy, and sport performance were observed. These findings underscore the efficacy of integrating psychological interventions into the athlete training process and highlight the importance of psychological readiness in optimizing athletic achievements, particularly in dynamic sports like alpine skiing. The study results provide novel theoretical and practical psychological insights into the training process of athletes in sports.

Psychological Factors Are Related to Neuromuscular Asymmetries After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), only 47% of military members return to full duty, possibly due to persistent neuromuscular asymmetries. Psychological factors may also contribute to reduced return to duty in military members. Psychological factors and time since surgery would be associated negatively with neuromuscular asymmetries, asymmetries would be greater in cadets postsurgery when compared with healthy controls, and asymmetries would be greater at earlier timepoints after ACLR. Case control. Level 4. This study examined the relationship between psychological factors and time since surgery with neuromuscular asymmetry, compared neuromuscular asymmetries between cadets with and without a history of ACLR, and explored differences in neuromuscular asymmetries at different timepoints in cadets with a history of ACLR. A total of 37 cadets post-ACLR (18.3 ± 9 months) and 28 controls participated. Psychological factors were assessed using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Return to Sport after Injury scale (ACL-RSI). Participants performed a drop-jump landing, joint positioning sense (JPS), and isometric quadriceps strength testing. Peak vertical ground-reaction forces (vGRF), absolute angle of replication, peak quadriceps torque, rate of torque development (RTD), and RTD time torque interval 200 ms (TTI200) were analyzed. The ACL-RSI score was significantly related to limb symmetry index (LSI) peak quadriceps torque (r = 0.617, P < 0.01), LSI RTD (r = 0.367, P = 0.05), and LSI TTI200 (r = 0.0489, P < 0.01), but not time since surgery, JPS, or LSI peak vGRF. Cadets with a history of ACLR had significantly lesser ACL-RSI scores and greater asymmetries compared with controls. Reduced psychological readiness was associated with increased neuromuscular asymmetries after ACLR. Clinicians should assess psychological readiness during rehabilitation after ACLR.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ОФІЦЕРІВ: ДОСВІД, ПРОПОЗИЦІЇ ТА РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЇ

At the time of brutal, unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation, our state continues targeted work on the systematic reform of military education. Current events and trends in the military-political arena indicate the need for a significant rethinking of the theoretical studies and methodological developments of military pedagogues, psychologists and psycho-physiologists regarding the directions and quality of unit commanders’ psychological training. The process of training specialists of the Armed Forces and other branches of the security and defense sector is accompanied not only by increasing the requirements for their military and professional competence, but also by improving the officer corps’ psychological training. The purpose of the article is to generalize the experience of psychological training of future officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at military higher educational institutions and to outline proposals for its optimization. Methodology. The effectiveness of implementing the practice of training military specialists in the armies of NATO countries into the educational space of Ukraine was analyzed; problematic issues related to the organization of future officers’ psychological training at military higher educational institutions are summarized. Results. The necessity of designing and implementing a pedagogical system that specifies the relevant tasks, diversifies the forms and technologies for the formation of future officers’ psychological readiness for professional activity was proven; the results of monitoring studies of the dynamics of officers’ psychological readiness to implement new professional competence were presented; measures for the formation of future officers’ psychological readiness for professional activity at military higher educational institutions were proposed. Data were obtained indicating the effectiveness of their implementation at military higher educational institutions. Recommendations for optimizing the process of forming future tactical-level officers’ psychological readiness while training at higher education institutions with specific training conditions were formulated. Key words: higher military educational institutions, NATO, future officers’ training, psychological readiness, reflexive approach, components of readiness.

Analysis of self-regulated learning strategies used by online learners

This study is a qualitative survey research that examines the self-regulated learning strategies used by students in the blended online learning process. Participants were made up of 67 pre-service teachers studying at a faculty of education. A questionnaire form was used to determine students’ self-regulated learning strategies. The self-regulated learning strategies were classified under three themes: before the lesson, during the lesson, and after the lesson. The strategies used before the lessons were organizing the environment, planning, motivating oneself, and physiological and psychological readiness. During the online lessons, students used strategies such as taking notes, attention focusing, help seeking, effort management, self-discipline, taking a break, and time management. After the lessons, students used strategies such as reviewing records, organizing and transforming, practicing, working with additional resources, help seeking, self-testing, and completing tasks. Furthermore, the study results that were revealed to be different from the results of similar studies were discussed and recommendations for future studies were made. In addition, the study revealed that the strategies used by the students differed according to their communication modes. While synchronous and blended groups used more self-regulated learning strategies, asynchronous students used less self-regulated learning strategies.

Information needs of Lynch syndrome and BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers considering risk-reducing gynecological surgery: a qualitative study of the decision-making process

BackgroundRisk-reducing gynecological surgery (RRGS) is a prophylactic procedure that may be offered to BRCA1, BRCA2, and Lynch syndrome (LS) mutation carriers to reduce the risk of developing gynecological cancer. This study was conducted to better understand patients’ information needs and evaluate how patients weigh different sources of information in their decision-making process surrounding RRGS.MethodsThis study used a qualitative approach to understanding women’s perspectives towards RRGS. Semi-structured interviews were conducted virtually with 8 women. Women offered RRGS between 35 and 70 years of age who are English-speaking and have an identifiable BRCA or LS mutation were included. Data from interviews was coded with constant comparative analysis to develop themes.ResultsOf the eight women, six had selected to undergo either prophylactic hysterectomy or oophorectomy: 5 decided yes to RRGS; 1 decided no; 2 were undecided. Thematic analysis found that the key factors affecting women’s decisions around prophylactic surgery were cancer risk, surgical menopause, and psychological readiness. To make an informed decision, women relied most heavily on information provided by healthcare professionals (e.g. doctors, genetic counselors) and family members with prior cancer experience. However, some women reported that they did not feel adequately informed enough to make a decision and identified COVID-19 as a significant barrier affecting access to information.ConclusionThis qualitative study revealed the key sources of information influencing attitudes regarding RRGS and how women consulted different sources of information to reach a decision. Results underscore the need for greater attention to women’s information needs in the context of psychological readiness, particularly amidst the pandemic. Research involving a larger sample size may help to better inform how support can be provided to individuals with BRCA and LS mutations considering RRGS.

The effect of factors from different time points on psychological readiness following ACL reconstruction

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine factors correlated with psychological readiness to return to activity after ACLR. Designcross sectional study. Settingcontrolled laboratory. Participants164 patients (82 M/82 F, 22.5 ± 8.9yr, 171.6 ± 11.0 cm, 77.4 ± 18.6 kg, 8.6 ± 3.4 months post-ACLR) participated in this study after a primary, isolated, and uncomplicated ACLR. Main outcome measuresACL Return to Sport Index (ACL-RSI). ResultsACL-RSI scores demonstrated a weak positive correlation with activity level at the time of injury and a fair positive correlation with activity level at the time of post-operative testing (p-values: 0.004, <0.001). ACL-RSI scores showed a statistically significant fair negative correlation with pain and a moderate negative correlation with kinesiophobia during rehabilitation (p-values: <0.001, <0.001). There was no statistical significance between ACL-RSI and the surgical variables (p-value range: 0.10–0.61). ConclusionsOutcomes from testing during postoperative rehabilitation were most correlated with psychological readiness to return to activity after ACLR. Increased pain and kinesiophobia were associated with a decreased psychological readiness. Increased activity level prior to injury and activity level at the time of testing during rehabilitation were both correlated with increased psychological readiness. Psychological readiness to return to activity may need to be customized based on potentially modifiable patient-specific factors during the post-operative rehabilitation.

Comparison of Contralateral ACL Rupture Versus ACL Graft Rupture in Australian Netballers After ACL Reconstruction

Background: Netball is a popular sport worldwide, particularly for women. However, its nature puts players at high risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Purpose: To determine (1) the prevalence of ACL graft rupture and contralateral ACL (CACL) rupture in Australian female netballers after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and (2) the rate of return to sports (RTS) and psychological readiness. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A patient database identified 332 consecutive female netball players who underwent ACLR with hamstring tendon autografts performed by 2 surgeons between 2007 and 2015. Patients were retrospectively surveyed at a minimum of 7 years postoperatively—including details of a second ACL injury to either knee, RTS, and psychological readiness per the ACL–Return to Sport After Injury (ACL-RSI) score. Multivariate regression assessed the association between selected variables and repeat ACL injury. Results: A total of 267 patients (80%) were included with a mean follow-up of 8.4 years (range, 7-15 years). ACL graft rupture and CACL rupture occurred in 11 (4%) and 27 (10%) patients, respectively, at 7 years postoperatively. The ACL graft had a survival rate of 99%, 97%, 97%, and 96% at 1, 2, 5, and 7 years after surgery, respectively. The native CACL had a survival rate of 100%, 99%, 94%, and 90% at 1, 2, 5, and 7 years, respectively. Adolescents had a 4.5 times greater hazard for ACL graft rupture (95% CI, 1.4-14.6; P = .014) and a 2.5 times greater hazard for CACL rupture (95% CI, 1.2-5.5; P = .021) compared with adults. CACL injury was also associated with a return to level 1—including jumping, hard pivoting, and cutting—sports (hazard ratio, 10.3 [95% CI, 1.4-77.1]; P = .023). Most (62%) participants returned to netball, with those with higher ACL-RSI scores more likely to RTS. Conclusion: The prevalence of repeat ACL injury was higher in the contralateral knee (10%) than the ACL-reconstructed knee (4%) at 7 years postoperatively. ACLR was a suitable option for female netballers who sustained an ACL rupture with low long-term rates of graft rupture. Repeat ACL injuries to either knee were more common in adolescents and those who returned to cutting and pivoting sports.

Interpersonal Coordination between Female Soccer Players: Leader-Follower Roles within a Collision-Avoidance Task.

Return to sport decision-making may be improved by assessing an athlete's ability to coordinate movement with opponents in sport. The purpose was to investigate whether previous injuries associated with female soccer players' interpersonal coordination during a collision avoidance task. The authors hypothesized that external perturbations would disrupt the strength and stability of coordinated movement, and that individuals with a history of injury would be less likely to recover coordinated movement. Cross-Sectional. Nine female athletes with a history of lower extremity injuries and nine without injuries were paired into dyads. Each dyad completed twenty trials of an externally paced collision-avoidance agility task with an unanticipated perturbation. Participant trajectories were digitized and analyzed using cross-recurrence quantification analysis (CRQA) to determine the strength and stability of interpersonal coordination dynamics. Trials in which participants with injury history assumed leader or follower roles within each dyad were then used to study how dyadic coordination varied across task stages (early, perturbation, and late) using linear mixed effect models. Cohen's d effect sizes were calculated to demonstrate magnitude of differences. In exploratory analysis, psychological readiness (i.e., self-reported knee functioning, fear of injury, and risk-taking propensity) was evaluated for their association with leader-follower status. Perturbation disrupted the strength (R2=0.65, p<0.001, early=49.7±1.7, perturbation=41.1±1.7, d=0.39) and stability (R2=0.71, p < 0.001, early=65.0±1.6, perturbation=58.0±1.7, d=0.38) of interpersonal coordination regardless of leader-follower status. Individuals with injury history failed to restore coordination after the perturbation compared to control participants (injury=44.2.0±2.1, control=50.8±2.6, d=0.39). Neither demographic nor psychological measures were associated with leader-follower roles (B=0.039, p=0.224). Individuals with a history of lower extremity injury may have a diminished ability to adapt interpersonal coordination to perturbations, possibly contributing to a higher risk of re-injury. 3.

Raising the young teachers’ level of psychological readiness for professional and pedagogical activity in the conditions of supplementary professional education

Introduction. The teacher’s profession is one of the most important in any state. The modern teacher, recognising that the human being is the main subject and beneficiary of development, must possess a broad range of professional competencies and be fully prepared to engage in pedagogical activities in the constantly changing conditions that require non-standard approaches and due psychological training. The purpose of the article is to describe the content and the pedagogical conditions of the young teacher’s psychological training in supplementary professional education. Methods. A total of 213 young teachers (aged 20-30) from Sevastopol and its surrounding administrative region, having work experience from 1 to 3 years, took part in the preliminary testing; 50 young professionals took part in the formative and final stages of the experimental work (25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group). Research methods: testing, survey, questioning, mathematical statistics methods: Pearson's chi-squared test. Data calculation was made using SPSS software, version 13.0. Results. The incoming testing showed that most young teachers are characterised by insufficient knowledge of the main issues of age-specific and pedagogical psychology, and the inability to apply psychological skills in practical pedagogical activity; novice specialists show unstable interests, an average level of communicative activity, down-toearth aspirations, anxiety, particularity of thinking. A specialised course “Psychological training of a young teacher as a condition for the realisation of new educational standards in training and education of children” was developed on the basis of the obtained data. The practical implementation of this form of learning provided for a sequence of training activities aimed at a change from the minimal reproductive level to an utmostly creative, highly productive level of mastering psychological knowledge, skills and abilities. Positive dynamics were noted in the components of young teachers’ psychological readiness for professional activity: cognitive (p&lt;0.01), operational (p&lt;0.01), motivational (p&lt;0.01), communicative (p&lt;0.01), emotional and volitional (p&lt;0.01). Young teachers extended their knowledge of psychology, mastered new skills and abilities in practical professional activity, as concerns interaction with learners, especially with “troubled” children; developed communicative properties and features of interpersonal interaction with colleagues and students, showed increased positive motivation and alleviated emotional strain. Conclusion. The obtained results confirm the expediency of introducing psychological training for young teachers into the system of supplementary professional education, which involves the use of active forms and methods of training.

A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL INVESTIGATING PATIENT RECOVERY AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION UNDERTAKEN WITH A QUADRICEPS VERSUS HAMSTRINGS TENDON AUTOGRAFT

INTRODUCTION &amp; AIMS Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common. However, a lack of high-quality evidence exists comparing different graft options in patients undergoing surgical reconstruction (ACLR). This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigated the course of recovery in patients undergoing ACLR with either a quadriceps (QT) or hamstrings (HT) tendon autograft. METHODS This study randomized 112 patients to one of the two graft reconstruction cohorts (HT=55, QT=57), subsequently undergoing ACLR and a structured rehabilitation program. Patients were assessed pre-surgery and at 6 weeks and 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, with a range of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) including the International Knee Documentation Committee form (IKDC) and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) score. Graft laxity, peak isokinetic knee extensor and flexor strength and a 6-hop performance battery were assessed. Limb Symmetry Indices (LSIs) were calculated. RESULTS All PROMs significantly improved (p&amp;lt;0.0001). Apart from the ACL-RSI score which was significantly better (p&amp;lt;0.05) in the HT group at 3, 6 and 12 months, no other group differences (p&amp;gt;0.05) were observed. No group differences (p=0.407) were observed for knee laxity. While the HT group demonstrated significantly greater (p&amp;lt;0.05) quadriceps strength LSIs at 6 and 12 months, the QT group demonstrated significantly greater (p&amp;lt;0.05) hamstrings strength LSIs at 6, 12 and 24 months. The HT group demonstrated significantly greater (p&amp;lt;0.05) LSIs for the single horizontal (6 months), lateral (6 and 12 months) and medial (6 months) hop tests. CONCLUSION The HT group reported a higher level of psychological readiness to return to sport, while demonstrating greater quadriceps strength (and hop test) LSIs. Greater hamstring strength LSIs were observed for the QT cohort. Longer-term review will continue to evaluate RTS and later-stage re-injury between the two graft constructs.

Are the People of West Java Ready to Face the Covid-19 Pandemic? Study of Psychological Capital and Learning Agility

Designing policies to prepare a resilient society to face sudden downturns is very important for the government, for example, when society faces the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this case, the principal capitals that the community must rely on are their psychological readiness and also their ability to learn quickly in difficult situations. These principle capitals are then called psychological capital and learning agility. West Java is one of the provinces that contributes to the country's economy strategically; in this case, it is necessary to always pay attention to the readiness of its people, especially in certain professions that have been directly affected by the difficult situation during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted on 215 participants who were laborers, online motorcycle-taxi drivers, microbusiness owners, and teachers using an incidental sampling method. The results show that people in West Java with these four professions have psychological capital that makes them psychologically ready to face challenges in difficult situations (Covid-19 pandemic) and have the willingness to learn and master new competencies quickly. These traits support them in overcoming the challenges that suddenly came during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posttraumatic growth and related factors among relatives, caring for cancer patients. Systematic review (Part 2)

Caring for cancer patients can have not only negative impact on the informal caregivers, but can also be a source of positive personality transformations in the challenging situation associated with cancer.Aim: identification and synthesis of data on posttraumatic growth (PTG) and socio-demographic, clinical and psychological factors associated with PTG in relatives, caring for patients with cancer.Methods: The review was conducted according to the statement of the PRISMA guidelines. The review used 2 search strategies: systematic electronic search in databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, EBSCO, SAGE journals и eLIBRARY), manual search of articles in references lists of eligible articles.Results: Psychological factors are crucial in development of PTG. Perceived social support (especially within the family) and constructive emotion- and problem-focused coping (such as positive reframing coping) are among the factors contributing to the PTG. The data on the positive relationship of with the severity of stressful experiences and emotional distress among caregivers predominate in the analyzed studies. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement on the contribution of psychological distress to the development of PTG.Conclusion: Development of supportive social environment, constructive coping strategies training, increase of family satisfaction, work with existential and spiritual values, and creation of psychological readiness of caring relatives for loss in case of negative prognosis for patients’ survival should be considered as the main directions of psychological interventions aimed at facilitating PTG in relatives caring for cancer patients.