Psychological Well-being Research Articles

Psychological interventions for post-stroke anxiety and depression: Current approaches and future perspectives

Psychological interventions have demonstrated efficacy in improving patients’ emotional state, cognition, and thinking abilities, thereby enhancing their quality of life and survival. This review examines literature from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Web of Science, and PubMed databases published over the past decade, focusing on the use of psychotherapy for post-stroke anxiety and depression. The prevalence of anxiety and depression is significantly higher among patients who have experienced a stroke than in the general population, possibly due to vestibular dysfunction following brain injury. Current psychological interventions for stroke patients include cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, music and art therapy, and exercise therapy. These approaches have been shown to promote psychological wellbeing and physical rehabilitation.

Territories of mourning: Addressing submerged problems of grief through multidisciplinary care

Mourning and grief are natural responses to loss and can be especially complex and prolonged in the context of end-of-life care. Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals through this difficult journey, often balancing their own grief with the need to provide care. This paper explores the experiences of mourning and grief in hospice settings, with a focus on the emotional challenges faced by both patients and caregivers during the grieving process. Psychological support plays a crucial role at the end of life in a multidisciplinary care approach. By addressing the complex interplay between biological disease and psychological well-being, healthcare professionals can provide more comprehensive and compassionate care. A deep understanding of mourning and elaboration of grief would improve the implementation of suitable support interventions and facilitate collaboration among family members and healthcare teams, ultimately improving the quality of end-of-life care and promoting the well-being of both patients and their families.

Setting the Stage for an App-Based Caregiver-Mediated Intervention for Autism: Findings from A Stakeholder Consultation.

The use of mobile technology to support clinical practice (mHealth) has the potential to support access to caregiver-mediated interventions for autistic children, improving accessibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, rarely stakeholders' perspectives have been integrated in the development of mHealth tools. This study aims to investigate stakeholders' needs, attitudes, and expectations regarding a to-be-developed mHealth caregiver-mediated intervention based on the WHO Caregiver Skills Training program. We conducted focus groups and interviews with 13 caregivers and 14 clinicians. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: "Usage scenarios", "Purposes", "Threats to app success", and "Strategies for app success". Stakeholders emphasized the need for an app that could support caregivers at different stages and roles, regardless of previous exposure to in-person CST. Stakeholders expected an app that could integrate psychoeducation, support home practice, and promote psychological wellbeing. Perceived threats to the app's effectiveness pertained to the self-directed delivery, in absence of a therapist; while strategies proposed to counter such threats included incorporating engaging content, gamification and customization features, and overall ease of use of the app. Findings are discussed in relation to the development of a prototype based on caregivers' needs and recommendations from expert clinicians. Future directions involve conducting formal usability testing of the initial prototype and evaluating the app's acceptability and effectiveness.

Social appearance anxiety, body-compassion, and psychological well-being: psychometric properties of the Body-Compassion Scale among Turkish adults

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Body-Compassion Scale among Turkish adults, and to explore the relationships between social appearance anxiety, body compassion, and psychological well-being. Method For this purpose, two studies were conducted with independent participant groups. In Study 1, the psychometric properties of the Body-compassion Scale (BCS) were examined. The participants of Study 1 consisted of 796 adults (Mage = 24.45, SD = 6.43,). In Study 2, the relationships between social appearance anxiety, body compassion, and psychological well-being were examined. For Study 2, data were collected from 376 (Mage = 21.35, SD = 2.66) adult participants. The psychometric properties of the BCS were examined with exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis. Results The results of the analysis showed that the BCS had good fit indices and a high Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient. Study 2 showed that social appearance anxiety was negatively related to body compassion and psychological well-being, while body compassion was positively related to psychological well-being. The results of the analysis showed that body compassion may mediate the relationship between social appearance anxiety and psychological well-being. Conclusion Body-compassion may buffer the negative impact of social appearance anxiety on psychological well-being.

The mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between mindfulness and patient education implementation among oncology nurses: A cross-sectional study.

The mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between mindfulness and patient education implementation among oncology nurses: A cross-sectional study.

Relationship quality and its effects on college student’s psychological well-being

The field of psychological well-being is extensively studied globally, encompassing positive relationships as a notable facet. Presently, there is a discourse emphasizing the need for research on relationships to encompass both positive and negative aspects, along with their effects on an individual’s overall well-being. The study aimed to identify the impacts of relationship qualities of three sources (parental, friendship, and romantic relationships) on college students’ psychological well-being. The 251 college students in Surabaya (Indonesia) and 139 college students in Hangzhou (China), selected using purposive sampling technique, were involved in this research. All participants have at least three social networks/sources of relationship, i.e., parents, best friends, and romantic partners. The network of relationships inventory -relationship quality version (NRI-RQV) was given to identify the qualities of relationship participants have from the three sources. Participants’ psychological well-being was observed using the PERMA-Profiler. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). In both countries, students highlight that the quality of the relationship between parents and college students has the most substantial influence on their psychological well-being, with parental approval being one of the key components. This finding provides valuable insights for developing an effective support system for college students.

Impact of Working From Home on the Psychological Well-Being of 365 European Patients With Rheumatic Diseases During COVID-19 Pandemic. Results of the REUMAVID Study.

To evaluate the impact of home working on the psychological well-being of European patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. REUMAVID is a cross-sectional study that collected data through an online survey in seven European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic: Phase 1 (April-July 2020) and Phase 2 (February-April 2021). This analysis evaluated the impact of homeworking during Phase 2 (2021). Pearson's Chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to explore possible associations between homeworking and psychological well-being (including anxiety and depression). Binary logistic regression was used to analyse factors associated with poor psychological well-being. Of the 365 patients included in the analysis, 39.9% were working from home, of whom only 37.4% reported having a dedicated home office space. Patients with poorer psychological well-being more frequently gave lower ratings for their computer, workplace, light, noise, calmness, and temperature at the home workspace. In the multivariable logistic regression, the factor most associated with poorer psychological well-being was the lack of a calm workspace. More than one-third of patients with RMDs worked from home during the pandemic. The lack of a calm and dedicated workspace was significantly associated with poor psychological well-being. Given the growing prevalence of remote work, understanding the conditions under which RMD patients work from home is critical. Rheumatologists should be aware that inadequate home working environments may negatively affect patients' mental health and consider this when advising on work arrangements.

Decent work and nurses' work ability: A cross-sectional study of the mediating effects of perceived insider status and psychological well-being.

Decent work and nurses' work ability: A cross-sectional study of the mediating effects of perceived insider status and psychological well-being.

Effects of exercise-based interventions on health-related quality of life in adults after cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effects of exercise-based interventions on health-related quality of life in adults after cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Athlete wellness: Examining the risk of alcohol use disorder in collegiate athletes and non-athletes.

Athlete wellness: Examining the risk of alcohol use disorder in collegiate athletes and non-athletes.

The effect of psychoeducation on parents of autistic children in Malaysia

Parents have reported a lack of support from professionals in Malaysia, which results in a lack of knowledge in supporting their children, leading to negative attitudes towards their child’s condition, a lack of empowerment, and psychological problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of psychoeducation on the knowledge, attitude, empowerment, and psychological well-being of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The design of this study was true experimental design. The study focused on parents of ASD-diagnosed children aged 2 to 7 years. Nineteen parents participated and were randomly allocated to the intervention group and control group. Pre and post-tests questionnaires assessed knowledge, attitude, psychological well-being, and empowerment. Independent and paired t-tests were used for data analysis. The results showed that there were no significant differences between the control and intervention groups in their knowledge (t(17)=-.186, p=.854), attitude (t(14.9)=1.26, p=.227), psychological wellbeing (t(13.44)=.221, p=.828) and empowerment (t(15.45)=.047, p=.96). There were no significant differences in the pre and post-sessions of the knowledge (t(9)=1, p=.329), attitude (t(9) =.536, p=.605), and psychological well-being (t(9)=.67, p=.521). However, there was a significant difference in the pre and post-session parent’s empowerment (t(9)=-2.5, p=.032). These findings suggest that other interaction factors may affect the effectiveness of psychoeducation sessions in parent’s knowledge, psychological wellbeing, attitude, and empowerment.

Impact of Social Media Usage on Psychological Wellbeing of Undergraduates at a Selected State University of Sri Lanka: The Mediating Role of Smartphone Addiction

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of social media usage on psychological wellbeing of undergraduates at a selected State University in Sri Lanka with the mediating role of smartphone addiction. To achieve this purpose, the researchers established three basic questions. Those are to investigate the impact of social media usage on psychological wellbeing, the impact of social media usage on smartphone addiction, and the impact of smartphone addiction on psychological wellbeing of undergraduates at the selected State University. Data was collected using structured questionnaire from 368 undergraduates within six faculties at the University by using Stratified sampling method, through Morgan Table. Quantitative research approach was used for this study. The data were analyzed using reliability analysis, validity analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. According to the study findings, all proposed hypotheses were supported. The result of the study revealed that Social Media Usage has a negative impact (R = -.167) on psychological well-being, but this negative impact increased with Smartphone Addiction. The study findings would benefit university students, university administration and academic staff, and the government. Further, it was recommended that undergraduates should have self-control when using their social media and avoid smartphone addiction as well as take responsibility for their psychological well-being.

Prospective relationships of body appreciation and functionality appreciation with body dissatisfaction and psychological quality of life among sexual minority men.

Cross-sectional studies indicate that body appreciation and functionality appreciation are independently predictive of positive outcomes, including lower body dissatisfaction and improved psychological wellbeing. Sexual minority (e.g., gay, bisexual) men are underrepresented in positive body image research, warranting an examination of whether positive body image might also engender positive impacts on body image and psychological wellbeing for this population. We examined the longitudinal relationships of body appreciation and functionality appreciation with psychological quality of life (a multidimensional construct that encompasses psychological wellbeing, mental health, and self-worth), body fat dissatisfaction, and muscularity dissatisfaction among 821 sexual minority men. We used cross-lagged panel models to examine the bidirectional relationships of these constructs across three timepoints spanning 18 months. Greater muscularity dissatisfaction, body fat dissatisfaction, and psychological quality of life impairment were associated with lower body appreciation over time. Body appreciation was positively associated with psychological quality of life impairment over time, but did not predict any other outcome over time. Functionality appreciation was an outcome in one model: greater psychological quality of life impairment was associated with lower functionality appreciation over time. Functionality appreciation was not associated with muscularity or body fat dissatisfaction in either direction over time. These findings can guide intervention development. For example, future research might explore the efficacy of interventions for improving body appreciation on men's muscularity dissatisfaction, and vice-versa. Further, interventions for improving men's psychological wellbeing may be beneficial for both their body and functionality appreciation.

Indirect effect of psychological capital by using Partial Least Square (PLS) path analysis.

Indirect effect of psychological capital by using Partial Least Square (PLS) path analysis.

Mobilising knowledge with nurses practicing during the Covid-19 pandemic: Prioritising strategies for enhancing nurses’ psychological wellbeing in the workplace

Mobilising knowledge with nurses practicing during the Covid-19 pandemic: Prioritising strategies for enhancing nurses’ psychological wellbeing in the workplace

Mediating Effect of Resilience Between Protective Organizational Practices and Professional Quality of Life: An International Perspective Among Nurses Caring for Patients With Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Compassion fatigue and satisfaction impact nurses' patient care. Resilience acts as a mediator between protective organizational practices and mental health. This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of resilience among nurses during the recent emerging infectious disease outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a cross-sectional study of 233 nurses who were caring for COVID-19 patients in the United States, Japan, Korea, and Guinea. Path analysis was used to assess associations between protective organizational practices and compassion fatigue and satisfaction. Path analysis indicated that resilience significantly mediated the association between protective organizational practices and the study outcomes of compassion satisfaction (indirect effect: β = 0.11, p < .01) and compassion fatigue (indirect effect: β = -0.11, p < .01). The analysis also indicated that resilience mediated associations between being asked to work at a higher patient acuity level and compassion satisfaction (indirect effect: β = -0.09, p < .05) and compassion fatigue (indirect effect: β = 0.09, p < .01). Our results provide further support for the mediating effect of resilience on compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction during the COVID-19 crisis and the impact of poor protective organizational practices on compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. This study highlights the critical impact of supportive protective organizational practices in enhancing nurse resilience, reducing compassion fatigue, and improving compassion satisfaction during emerging infectious disease outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The results emphasize the need for robust resiliency programs and organizational resources for infection control in health care settings to enhance nurses' psychological well-being.

Unveiling the role of physical exercise in promoting social interaction and adolescents' psychological prosperity.

Unveiling the role of physical exercise in promoting social interaction and adolescents' psychological prosperity.

First-episode vs recurrent nonspecific neck pain: clinical characteristics, recovery, and the impact of pain severity on well-being and functionality.

This study (1) compared clinical characteristics between patients with first-episode and recurrent nonspecific neck pain (NSNP), and (2) examined differences in daily activities and psychological well-being between patients with minimal pain (1-2 numeric pain rating scale) and moderate to severe pain (≥3 numeric pain rating scale) at 6 weeks postpresentation. The study was conducted across 30 primary physiotherapy practices and included patients experiencing a new NSNP episode lasting ≤12 weeks. For the first research objective, baseline data collection encompasses neck pain symptoms, prior conditions, and work-related, general, psychological, and behavioral factors. In addition, pain intensity was measured at 6-week, 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. For the second objective, pain intensity, psychological factors, and disability were assessed. No clinically meaningful differences were observed in clinical characteristics or recovery rates between patients with first-episode and recurrent NSNP. However, meaningful differences were found in disability, patient concerns, and self-efficacy between minimal and moderate to severe pain groups at 6 weeks. Patients with higher pain intensity had higher disability scores (1.33-point [SD 0.84-1.81]) difference on a 0 to 7 scale, lower self-efficacy (-1.25-point [SD -1.84 to -0.65]) difference on a 0 to 12 scale, and greater concerns (1.87-point [SD 1.21-2.52] difference on a 0 to 10 scale). No clinically meaningful differences in clinical characteristics or pain recovery rates exist between first-episode and recurrent NSNP. However, significant and clinically meaningful differences exist in the impact of pain severity on daily activities, patient concerns, and self-efficacy.

Relevance of yoga practices concerning the psychological well-being in Finnish adults: A cross-sectional study.

Relevance of yoga practices concerning the psychological well-being in Finnish adults: A cross-sectional study.

The Interplay of Mindfulness, Interoception, and Dual Emotions in Enhancing Psychological Well-being – Development of Heal-thy Life Spiritual Psychology Assessment Scale (HLSPAS)

Recent developments in positive psychology and spiritual practices suggest a nuanced pathway to enhancing psychological well-being through the cultivation of mindfulness, interoception, and balanced dual emotions. This article explores the conceptual progression from mindfulness to interoception, further leading to an understanding of internal values and the strategic balancing of the dual emotions of silence and happiness. Mindfulness, defined as the non-judgmental focus on the present moment. Interoception, or the awareness of internal body sensations, complements mindfulness by enhancing self-regulation. The integration of silence and happiness as dual emotions contributes to mental clarity which is crucial for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Happiness, associated with positive social interactions and compassion, plays a critical role in the promotion of relational well-being. By maintaining a balance between these emotions, individuals may experience enhanced well-being through improved hormonal balance and psychological resilience. Supported by spiritual practices that emphasize egolessness and contentment, this model proposes that mindfulness, interoception, and dual emotion management can synergistically foster a health-promoting environment, both psychologically and physiologically. This research involving development of Heal-thy Life Spiritual Psychology Assessment Scale (HLSPAS) aims to synthesize these elements into a coherent model that contributes to the broader understanding of psychological well-being, drawing from spiritual experience and practice in these areas.