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ObjectiveGrounded in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, particularly the model of triadic reciprocity, this study investigates the mechanisms through which physical exercise influences academic procrastination through the chain mediation of peer support and academic self-efficacy among Chinese college student-athletes.Methods332 Chinese college student-athletes participated in the study. Physical…

IntroductionWriting readiness is a critical milestone for children transitioning from preschool to formal schooling. This preliminary study introduces the Chinese Pre-writing Assessment Tool (CPAT), a computer-assisted instrument designed to provide an objective evaluation of pre-writing skills. Unlike traditional measures, the CPAT uniquely integrates both perceptual-motor and linguistic-cogniti…

Adolescence represents a crucial developmental stage for career construction and future orientation, particularly among young athletes who demonstrate a high level of commitment to elite sport. However, empirical evidence regarding the preparatory phase of dual career during this stage remains limited. The aim of the present study was to explore how the personality traits of secondary school hand…

ObjectiveThis study examined the influence of emotional labor on professional identity among pre-service early childhood teachers, exploring the mediating role of emotional exhaustion and the moderating role of Social and Emotional Competence.MethodsA survey was conducted with 654 pre-service early childhood educators. Participants completed measures of emotional labor, emotional exhaustion, soci…

Machine learning (ML) applications continue to grow in popularity across the sport industry, offering new opportunities for performance enhancement, injury prevention, and decision-making. The present scoping review examined the landscape of ML applications in sport by analyzing 270 peer-reviewed studies published between 2002 and 2024. ML was applied across 12 broad subject areas, with computer …

BackgroundSensory processing allows us to interpret and respond adaptively to internal and external stimuli. Its alteration can cause difficulties in sensory modulation, integration or discrimination, affecting negatively occupational performance, functional participation, well-being, and quality of life. Understanding these alterations is essential for designing personalised interventions that p…

IntroductionFibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disorder with unclear neuroanatomical basis, as previous studies largely relied on volumetric measures insensitive to cortical surface morphology. This multi-parametric surface-based morphometry study examined cortical thickness (CT), fractal dimension (FD), gyrification index (GI), and sulcal depth (SD) in FM.MethodsThirty-three female FM patients …

BackgroundSince the COVID-19 pandemic, telecommuting has become a common work arrangement, highlighting the critical role of supervisors in influencing employee performance and wellbeing. However, research on how supervisor behavior affects employees in this context remains limited. This study examines how supervisor control impacts employee task performance and sleep quality during COVID-19 tele…

BackgroundClose friend support is a key emotional and coping resource during adolescence, yet less is known about the psychological variables that may statistically account for its association with students' perceived school climate.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1,380 Chinese high school students aged 15–18 years from five senior high schools in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. Perc…

IntroductionAdolescence is a vulnerable period with heightened risk of dysfunctional eating attitudes and behaviors; the mechanisms linking mentalization difficulties to eating behavior via body uneasiness remain unclear.Methods91 Italian adolescents completed the Body Uneasiness Test (BUT), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), and Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ). Spearman correlations and bootstrap me…

ObjectivesTo determine the comparative efficacy of different exercise interventions on depressive symptoms in children and adolescents and to explore the precise non-linear dose–response relationship using Bayesian model-based network meta-analysis.MethodsA systematic search of four major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus) was conducted up to October 2024 for randomized cont…

Loneliness has emerged as a growing public health concern with profound implications for subjective wellbeing, yet its relationship with life satisfaction remains insufficiently examined among young adults in Arab societies, particularly in Saudi Arabia. This study investigated the association between loneliness and life satisfaction, and explored the socio-demographic predictors of life satisfac…

BackgroundEpic poetry represents an important component of literary education and plays a significant role in shaping historical consciousness and cultural identity among students in multicultural learning environments. The aim of this study was to examine students' affective, cognitive, and arousal responses to two selected epic narratives centered on Marko Kraljević and Alija Đerzelez within an…

Psychological readiness plays a critical role in how secondary school students prepare for high-stakes national examinations. This study examined the relationships among study habits, examination anxiety, academic motivation, and perceived readiness among secondary school students in Somaliland. A cross-sectional predictive correlational design was employed with a sample of 539 Form 4 students. D…

IntroductionAesthetic perception is a cross-modal phenomenon that integrates sensory, emotional, and cognitive processes. While traditionally focused on visual arts and music, recent research has extended this framework to phonaesthetics, which explores affective judgments of language sounds. This study investigates the intersection of musicality and phonaesthetic judgments, particularly focusing…

This study explores the impact of embodied musical engagement on non-cognitive skills and rehabilitation outcomes in children with special needs. A sample of 294 children was recruited (68.7% male; largest age subgroup: 7–9 years, 33.7%) for this investigation. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study examined the direct effects of musical engagement on rehabilitation performance and t…

As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous in education, digital literacy has emerged as a prerequisite for educators aiming to enhance teaching practices through technological integration. However, the psychological mechanisms underpinning the application of digital literacy to pedagogical design require further investigation. This study examined the association between digital literacy and t…

BackgroundAdolescent mental disorders affect 14% of youth globally, yet treatment rates remain low (38%), particularly in low-resource settings. While stigma is a recognized barrier to care, limited evidence exists on how multi-level stigma (public, peer, family) transforms into self-stigmatization during adolescence—a critical developmental period characterized by heightened peer sensitivity.Met…

Although the concept of a two-person psychology as an encompassing perspective is not new, the role of the psychoanalytic dyad, or the analytic third, within the analytic process requires further research. Do analytic dyads (or thirds) create meaning and thus contribute to the process? If so, how can this be observed? Assuming the analytic frame is inhabited by the patient, the analyst, and the a…

In the context of the digital era, screen media has become deeply embedded in family life, reshaping traditional parent-child interactions and altering the developmental ecology of early childhood. To examine how these dynamics unfold over time, we conducted a longitudinal study involving 532 Chinese children aged 3 to 6 years, assessed across three waves spaced 4 months apart. Analyses revealed …