State Of Mind Research Articles

:Testimonies: States of Mind and States of Body in the Early Modern Period

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Are You in the State of Mind for Multistate Models?

Are You in the State of Mind for Multistate Models?

Attachment and body representations in adolescents with personality disorder.

Attachment theory has served as an influential framework for understanding psychopathology, partly due to reliable assessment methodology. The influence of insecure attachment on attitudes towardthe body and the impact this might have for the development of psychopathology is however less well elucidated. A total of 123 adolescents (35 with borderline personality disorder or BPD, 25 with other personality disorders [OPD]and 63 comprising a normative control group) were interviewed with the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and the Mirror Interview (MI). The MI questions respondents about how they feel about their bodies, as they look in the mirror. The AAIs from the Borderline group were predominantly insecure-preoccupied and unresolved. These adolescents had significantly lower levels of a positive and integrated sense of self and body than the other groups. Regression results revealed a high loving relationship with fathers, low involving anger with father, high coherence of mind, slight derogation of mother &low levels of unresolved loss uniquely and additively predicted 55% of variance in the summary score assigned to MIresponses, that is,the summary score for a Positive and Integrated Body Representation (PIBR). Unfavorable attachment experiences and current states of mind regarding attachment may give rise to problems with establishing PIBRs, and thus play a role in the development of psychopathology, especially BPD.

Expected value of generalized trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy number to solve a multi-item marketing planning inventory model with allowable shortages

Decision makers often grapple with the complexity of multi-faceted real-life problems, where uncertainty arises from both positive and negative states of mind. This duality reflects the decision maker’s optimistic and pessimistic perspectives during the decision-making process. To address this, our paper introduces innovative concepts and frameworks for generalized bipolar trapezoidal fuzzy numbers.We propose novel arithmetic operations on these fuzzy numbers, computing the negative α-cut and positive β-cut methods. Furthermore, we uniquely compute the convex combination of expected values from both the positive and negative membership parts.These theoretical advancements are applied to a practical case study: a multi-item marketing planning inventory model with allowable shortages. Our proposed method’s efficacy is highlighted through detailed numerical illustrations, sensitivity analyses and comparative studies complemented by compelling graphical presentations

P29 - Shifting States of Mind Associated with Primiparous Women’s Experiences of Labour Pain

P29 - Shifting States of Mind Associated with Primiparous Women’s Experiences of Labour Pain

EVOLVING MASCULINITY: A STUDY OF BODY POSITIVITY IN MEN

If we are to understand why it is so rare and what the future holds, the topic of body positivity in males has evolved into a complex one that requires discussion. Men frequently encounter irrational expectations that result in body dissatisfaction and a low sense of self- worth in todays society, when media representations of the ideal male form and gender stereotypes predominate. The medias depiction of the ideal male body, which is characterized by muscular proportions and low body fat, is a major reason man are not positive about their bodies. These restrictive rules put pressure on men to conform, which can cause body dissatisfaction and a decrease in self- esteem. Furthermore, the traditional gender roles of men and women indicate the idea that men should be portrayed as strong, stoic, and emotionally controlled, which discourages open conversations about body image issues and the need for assistance. The psychological and mental toll it takes on a person can cause various issues in men, both physically and mentally. It may be caused by constant pressure to meet these standards. Feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction can also be a contributing factor. It can lead to chronic problems in life. The most important part of maintaining a healthy state of mind is managing these body image concerns. In men, theres a lot of ways to support positive body image. Through education and awareness programs, these programs challenge harmful beauty norms and promote positive body image. Resources and workshops to help men reject outdated ideas and accepting body positivity need to be provided by schools, organizations, and communities. Its critical that we dismantle obstacles when it comes to mens body image. The secret to building an environment where guys can talk about their issues and receive assistance without fear of judgment is to have open dialogues about topics like how they feel about their bodies and mental health. Social media can also be a useful tool for promoting campaigns that celebrate the diversity of peoples bodies and for sharing fascinating tales that people can relate to.

CONCEPT OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a minor mental illness characterized by substantial degree of fear in one or more social situations. The condition becomes clinically relevant when the fear is persistent for a period of six months or more. A few outcomes of Social Anxiety Disorder are depression and substance abuse. It can be seen more in teenagers than in young adults. In common populaces, women are having more rates of Social Anxiety Disorder than in men. The contemporary management of Social Anxiety Disorder are with the usage of anxiolytic drugs and their practice is limited owing to the risk of drug abuse and dependency. As per Ayurveda, Social Anxiety Disorder can be considered under the Shareerika - Manasika Vikara (psychosomatic disorder). This involves Udvega avastha of Manas (hesitant state of mind) along with the predominance of Vata and Pitta dosa. As the references are scattered, the paper is an attempt to understand the concept of Social Anxiety Disorder. This article is an endeavor to bring light to understanding the concept and find out suitable solutions for Social Anxiety Disorder through an Ayurvedic perspective.

Blended learning in physical education: application and motivation.

The aim of the research was to evaluate outdoor aerobic sport activities (OASA) in the physical education (PE) of university students using wearables and their potential to personalize the learning process and enhance motivation. In total, 368 university students participated. The OASA structure and the key points of application in PE were described. Descriptive statistics of the training units (n = 3,680) were processed. The students recorded their training data in the Strava app (10 sessions per semester), and the data were shared in the online sport community created on the Strava platform. Motivation was evaluated using a questionnaire. The focus was both on intrinsic motivation and extrinsic "ICT" motivation, based on Strava app features and tools. The most preferred outdoor aerobic sport activities were running (58%), cycling (13%), and walking (16%). The results provided insight into motivation and performance analysis. Students' motivation to participate in OASA was mainly in health concerns, such as staying in shape (94%), staying healthy (90%), and psychological concerns, such as having fun (88%), improving state of mind (88%), or relieving stress (83%). In achievement concerns, the motivation was a personal challenge (72%), while competing with others was ranked lowest (32%). The Strava app was a motivating tool for students to record, monitor, and analyze their individual activities and feel "connectedness" to the online sport community. 70% of students were motivated by the non-competitive character of PE, which gave them a personalized opportunity to train without being compared to others. The OASA management, with the use of blended learning methods and the Strava app, uses a motivational approach to create, support, and maintain students' healthy habits of physical activity through PE lessons. The need for students to be motivated to exercise can be confirmed in the analysis of the statistical descriptive parameters of running, cycling, and walking. There was a tendency for students to complete only the minimum required distance/time (not more). On the other hand, students enjoyed the training, and 99% of students confirmed that they would enroll again. That fact underlined the importance of motivating students with an effective learning strategy and giving support and guidance.

Wallace Stevens and Zen Buddhism

American poet Wallace Stevens describes nature in his poetry, discussing the relationship between poetry writing and nature, and expresses his ecological poetics to the world. The poet also integrates the concepts of Buddhism into his ecopoetry, advocating that humans should control the constantly expanding material desires, being indifferent to fame and wealth, and form a peaceful state of mind, thereby reducing human damage to the environment and nature, and constructing a deep ecological view which advocates all creatures are equal.

What is it to have an inquisitive attitude?

Abstract Following a common assumption, when one inquires into a question, one has an inquisitive attitude towards it. More precisely, I shall assume that there is an inquisitive attitude towards Q that all of those who inquire into Q have in common and in virtue of which they can be said to be in an inquisitive state of mind towards Q. This paper is about the nature of this attitude. I elucidate it by examining whether it boils down to doubt, curiosity, epistemic desire, or wondering. I shall do this by examining whether having these attitudes is necessary and sufficient for being in an inquisitive state of mind. The test will prove negative for the first three, but the case of wondering is more complex.

William James's experience of presenting The Varieties of Religious Experience: His Gifford performance in historical context.

William James delivered the prestigious Gifford Lectures at the University of Edinburgh in 1901 and 1902, and his 20 lectures were published as The Varieties of Religious Experience. While the book is a classic in the psychology of religion, little to no attention has been given to the immediate context of James's lectures or his state of mind and perspectives during his delivery of each. This study aimed to understand James's 20 Gifford Lectures as separable performances and to uncover his experience of delivering each. We placed in conversation two first-hand accounts of the lectures-The Scotsman newspaper reports and James's correspondence. A word-count methodology was used to compare the newspaper reports among themselves. The results showed that the separate reports by James and The Scotsman were strongly correlated. For instance, both James and The Scotsman reported that the 1901 lectures were better received than the 1902 lectures. Further, both confirm that James and his audience engaged each other in a complicated dance involving competing expectations and worldviews. The results demonstrate that viewing the lectures as performance events experienced by James within personal and societal historical contexts clarifies our understanding of James, each of his 20 lectures, and the book that enshrined them. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The haunting melody of loss in the racist imagination

This article aims to explore the appeal of racist narratives and how they are used in populist politics to manipulate and exploit, leading to a rise in xenophobia and race hate crimes. Beneath the surface of the rhetoric is a predictable constellation of thoughts and feelings that create a racist imagination whose emotional atmosphere is melancholic and potentially murderous. The entangling of grief with racism is exploited through political messaging which aims to create false narratives of hope that attempt to bring to life a regressive fantasy of a return to an idealised past, into the material reality of the present by racialising others and treating them with impunity. I consider the extent to which we can learn about the challenges of engaging with these forces by turning to the experience of working clinically with these states of mind to translate a psychoanalytic sensibility to the political, one that is sensitive to the complexity and conflation of race, class and biography.

Uncertain living: Pestering displaceability in a neighbourhood regeneration process

This paper examines the impact of top-down regeneration plans on residents, specifically focusing on the concept of ‘pestering displaceability’. Using a case study from Beersheba, Israel, it demonstrates how large-scale regeneration plans, while aiming to address housing needs and revitalize old quarters, can potentially displace residents, including homeowners. The concept of displaceability, as defined by Tzfadia and Yiftachel (2022), refers to the potential of being displaced and reflects the erosion of residents’ right to the city as a new order is imposed on their familiar environment. The central argument of the paper is that displaceability creates a sense of constant uncertainty—an urban state of mind characterized by a pestering nuisance—which individuals across different global contexts increasingly experience. Displaceability is not merely a mental condition of long-term anxiety. It is the new urban condition, a political condition manifested in a new and deteriorated form of urban citizenship. The study examines residents’ perceptions of potential displacement from their neighbourhood, which elicit both hopeful and fearful sentiments. Focusing on Beersheba’s Gimel neighbourhood, currently undergoing regeneration after a period of disinvestment, the research delves into the pre-gentrification era characterized by uncertainty regarding the process’s outcomes, including its speed, costs, and benefits. The paper documents this transformative phase using qualitative methods such as interviews and participant observation.

Ego-depletion and motor skill performance under pressure—experimental effects of a short term virtual-reality based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback

Ego-depletion describes a state of mind, where the capacity for self-control is temporarily depleted after a primary self-control action. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a brief virtual reality-based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback can be considered an effective strategy to counteract the detrimental effects of ego depletion on motor skill performance under pressure. The study included two experiments, each of them designed as counterbalanced cross-over trials and based on an a priori sample-size calculation. Within each experiment, participants completed two appointments in a randomly assigned order, during which they were asked to perform 20 basketball free throws (N = 18; Experiment 1) or 20 penalty kicks at a football goal in four target squares (N = 16; Experiment 2) under pressure pre and post the following conditions: Stroop-test-induced ego depletion followed by a 15 min resting break, Stroop-test-induced ego depletion followed by a 15 min virtual reality-based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback. Results indicate that, in comparison to a resting break, a brief virtual reality-based mindfulness meditation with integrated biofeedback can counteract the detrimental effects of ego-depletion (Experiment 2) and enhance motor skill performance under pressure (Experiment 1, 2) Implications for researchers and practitioners are derived in light of the identified methodological limitations.

The role of Anupreksha meditation in alleviating negative thinking among adults: a cross-sectional study

Background: Anupreksha-based meditations (AM) involve focusing on objects including images, colors, sounds, and the nature of the body and soul. Similar to Preksha meditation, which has shown positive effects on mental and physical well-being, AM is proposed to have potential benefits. However, the impact of AM on negative thinking, a key factor in various psycho-physiological ailments, has not been thoroughly examined. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of AM in reducing negative thoughts and improving mental-health and well-being. It hypothesized that practicing AM can positively alter thought patterns and enhance overall well-being. Methods: A total of 462 English-speaking participants aged 19 to 60 years. Among them, 233 were regular AM practitioners with at least 12 months of experience, and 229 were non-meditators. Self-reported scales were used to measure perseverative thinking, mindfulness, self-compassion, and spiritual well-being. Results: Data were checked for normality and the Mann-Whitney U-test was performed. The AM group showed significant lower perseverative thinking scores (p&lt;0.001) and higher mindfulness, self-compassion, and spiritual well-being scores (p&lt;0.001). The scores of perseverative thinking negatively correlated with mindfulness (rho -0.53; p&lt;0.001), self-compassion (rho -0.43; p&lt;0.001), and spiritual well-being (rho -0.22; p&lt;0.001) in meditators. Additionally, mindfulness positively correlated with self-compassion (rho 0.42; p&lt;0.001) and spiritual well-being (rho 0.36; p&lt;0.001). Conclusions: Shreds of evidence indicated that the practice of Anupreksha-based meditations alleviates negative thoughts by promoting mindfulness, self-compassion, and spiritual well-being. Therefore, the AM can be suggested to improve the positive state of mind and also can be practiced to mitigate psychological-related issues.

The Influence of the Pandemic on the Affective States of School Principals and Teachers: A Comparative Study between South Africa and Latvia

This study explores the extensive influence of COVID-19 on the affective states of school principals and teachers. A comparative, qualitative study was conducted on Latvian and South African participants’ experiences during the pandemic, with a focus on leadership, change, extra workload, ICT, and uncertainty. A total of 59 participants from rural, urban, and private schools in both countries took part in this study. Data were collected by conducting interviews with open-ended questions after which themes were identified and grouped. The results demonstrated that the states of mind of Latvian school principals and teachers were more affected than those of South Africans for whom vaccination was not compulsory. Furthermore, it was found that technological adaptation was easier for Latvian than for South African educators. The role of the Department of Education has evoked mixed feelings. Leadership, and the lack of it, also influenced the affective states of school principals and teachers. Emotional support from society, family, and colleagues was experienced differently in Latvia than in South Africa. The results of this study revealed that a pandemic can be experienced differently by principals and teachers but also that there are similarities in these experiences, as no one is ever completely prepared for the effects of a pandemic.

Perioperative Staff’s Experiences of Premedication for Children

PurposeProviding perioperative care for children who express anxiety or react with negative anxiety-associated consequences can be a challenge. The use of premedication is established as an important intervention for young children before surgery, yet research into care providers’ experiences of premedication is limited. The aim of this study was to explore perioperative staff’s experiences of premedication for preschool-age children. DesignA descriptive inductive qualitative study was performed based on focus group discussions. MethodsA purposive sample of a team from the operating department with experience in anesthetizing and caring for children in the perioperative period was interviewed in small focus groups: five preoperative and postoperative care nurses, five nurse anesthetists, and five anesthesiologists. The transcribed text was categorized using qualitative content analysis. FindingsThe content analysis revealed three themes: a matter of time, do not wake the sleeping bear, and on responsive tiptoes. ConclusionsCare providers must adapt their work to the child’s emotional state of mind and needs, allowing time for the child to trust and accept the premedication and for the premedication to reach its peak effect. Premedication provides light sleep preoperatively, which requires careful treatment of the child to avoid emotional reactions, and the postoperative path is most peaceful when the premedication supports a long duration of sedation. Our findings highlight the need for safety precautions and a permissive and flexible organization with the goal of achieving a smooth and safe journey for the child in the perioperative path.

Experiences of receiving a medical consultation – an interview study among hospitalized psychiatric patients

Purpose People with mental illness often experience more physical health problems, compared to the general population. Therefore, we conducted medical consultations to hospitalized psychiatric patients. The purpose of our study was to investigate experiences of medical consultations from a patient perspective. Materials and methods We conducted 17 qualitative, semi-structured interviews with hospitalized psychiatric patients who received a medical consultation in the period of February to May 2023. The interviews were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. Results Patients perceived the medical consultation as important in bridging the gap between psychiatric and somatic treatment. The consultation created a sense of security, with patients emphasizing the importance of acknowledgment by the medical doctor. However, some patients were affected by their state of mind and their psychiatric treatment, resulting in memory impairment, which prevented fully utilization of the medical consultation. The support from psychiatric staff proved crucial for patients in initiating somatic interventions. The results are presented in the two overarching themes: (1) Experiences of a medical consultation in a psychiatric setting and (2) communication and support as influential factors for benefits of the medical consultation. Conclusion Our interview study reveals that hospitalized psychiatric patients experience a medical consultation as an important initiative. The relationship between the patient and the medical doctor, the patient’s state of mind, and the support of the psychiatric staff play significant roles. Incorporating these factors in the medical consultation enables a beneficial outcome that can improve the health of people with mental illness.

Prediction of Student Depression State of Mind Using Machine Learning Technique

one of the current major issues for people in the modern world is depressive disorders, the health issue is what could negatively influence people. Many students nowadays are suffering from depression. Struggling students are for one cannot see or comprehended their health problems. In this work, prediction of student depression is conducted using the method known as the Linear Regression (LR), under the domain of supervised Machine Learning (ML) techniques. Information includes social contacts, academic achievement and other types of data. It checks whether a student is depressed or not. This approach mainly applies accuracy of the predicted values using r-squared (r2) and root mean squared error (rmse).

Older adults’ subjective aging perceptions, mentalization, and social relationships: a micro-longitudinal study

Objectives Social relationships are associated with various positive physical, psychological, and emotional outcomes in older adults. In line with the growing understanding of the role of subjective views of aging (VoA) for older adults’ quality of life, the current work examines how daily fluctuations in VoA affect social relationships. Moreover, as the ability to mentalize others’ states of mind (i.e. Theory of Mind) considerably enhances such relationships, this study assesses whether mentalization abilities mediate the VoA-social relationships link. Method Eighty-two Israeli older adults (mean age = 73.44, SD = 8.64, range = 60–95) completed a baseline online questionnaire containing background information, and subsequently filled out daily online questionnaires assessing ageist attitudes, subjective age, mentalization abilities, and positive social relationships for 14 consecutive days. Results Positive VoA (reduced ageist attitudes and/or a young subjective age) were associated with enhanced mentalization and positive relationships on a given day and in time-lagged analyses. Moreover, mentalization mediated the effect of previous-day VoA on next-day positive social relationships. VoA also mediated the effect of previous-day mentalization on next-day positive social relationships. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of mentalization capabilities for maintaining positive VoA/social relationships and expands the understanding of underlying factors associated with meaningful and close relationships in older adults.