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{"title":"Editorial: The cognitive basis for decision making under risk and uncertainty: research programs & controversies.","authors":"Samuel Shye, Riccardo Viale","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1546461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1546461","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1546461"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The relationship between motor competence and executive function as influenced by age, sex, and family socio-economic status.","authors":"Behrouz Ghorbanzadeh, Behzad Mohammadi Orangi, Tolga Sahin","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1544168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1544168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Motor Competence (MC) plays a fundamental role in physical, cognitive, and social development, while executive function (EF) is a key factor influencing MC. The primary objective of this study was to compare MC across three age groups (children, adolescents, and young adults), sex, and socio-economic status (SES). The main aim was to investigate the relationship between MC and EF and to determine whether age, sex, and SES could modify this relationship.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive-correlational study evaluated 475 participants from three age groups (8-11, 12-15, and 18-21 years). MC was measured using the BOT-2 test, and EF was assessed with the Stroop test. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed that MC was higher in children compared to adolescents and young adults, and higher SES was associated with better MC, whereas sex had no significant effect on MC. Additionally, a strong positive relationship (44%) was identified between EF and MC, with this relationship being moderated by age, sex, and SES.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results indicated that MC and EF are influenced by the interaction of individual (age and sex) and environmental (SES) constraints. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating these factors into educational and sports planning for more holistic development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1544168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903737/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial: Cognitive benefits of technologies applied to learning in education.","authors":"Beatriz Peña-Acuña, Rafael Crismán-Pérez, Yolanda Navarro-Abal, Pedro Román-Graván, Pedro Tadeu, Manuel León-Urrutia, Javier Ávila-López, Carmen M Toscano-Fuentes, Carmen María Martín Del Pino","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575482","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1575482"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903476/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parent-child attachment and adolescent problematic behavior: the mediating effect of legal emotions.","authors":"He Jianhua, Xu Su, Xu Shuhui","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1546895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1546895","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In criminology, the close relationship between legal emotions and adolescent deviant behavior is well-documented. In psychology, parental attachment is strongly associated with children's problematic behavior; however, the role of legal emotions in this relationship remains underexamined.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study investigates the role of legal emotions in the relationship between adolescent parent-child attachment and problematic behavior. Adolescents completed self-report questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that both paternal and maternal attachment significantly negatively predicted adolescent problematic behavior, with paternal attachment explaining a larger proportion of the variance. Even after controlling for factors such as gender and grade level, parental attachment significantly negatively predicted adolescent problematic behavior. Legal emotions partially mediated the relationship between parental attachment and problematic behavior.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings suggest that fostering positive parent-child relationships and enhancing adolescents' positive legal emotions may be effective strategies for reducing problematic behaviors among youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1546895"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903415/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Paranormal belief and conspiracy theory endorsement: variations in adaptive function and positive wellbeing.","authors":"Neil Dagnall, Andrew Denovan, Kenneth Graham Drinkwater, Álex Escolà-Gascón","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1519223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1519223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent studies report that paranormal belief and conspiracy theory endorsement are differentially related to factors allied to positive wellbeing (e.g., meaning in life and coping behaviours). Since these findings derive from correlational studies using cross sectional designs, researchers need to undertake further investigation to establish outcome robustness. Accordingly, the present study used a multiple time point design. Respondents (<i>N</i> = 1,158) completed measures on three occasions, three months apart. While a strong positive association was found between paranormal belief and conspiracist theory endorsement, path analysis revealed divergent relationships with positive wellbeing outcomes. Specifically, paranormal belief predicted greater levels of positive wellbeing over time (meaning in life and social identity), whereas conspiracy theory endorsement predicted only social identity. Consideration of mediation effects revealed that paranormal belief prognosticated greater presence of meaning in life via links with active coping and positive outlook. Additionally, avoidant coping positively mediated the paranormal belief-search for meaning in life relationship. Conspiracy theory endorsement predicted greater social identity via avoidant coping. Findings indicated that paranormal belief and conspiracy theory endorsement were differentially related to positive wellbeing outcomes. Regarding paranormal belief, the construct was concomitantly attendant with passive and active psychological functions. The association with avoidant coping suggested that in some circumstances supernatural credence enables believers to avert attention from problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1519223"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gamified interactive e-books for bullying prevention: enhancing knowledge and motivation in Chinese primary schools.","authors":"Jiawei Shao, Siti Nazleen Abdul Rabu, Chuang Chen","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1509549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1509549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bullying is increasingly prevalent in Chinese schools, contributing to a rise in associated criminal cases. A key factor in this trend is the lack of comprehensive understanding of bullying. Studies indicate a clear correlation between the level of understanding of bullying and its frequency. The adverse effects of bullying are expected to persist into adulthood, particularly during the crucial phase of behavioral and cognitive development in elementary school, when children are most receptive to changes in behavior and attitudes. Traditional lecture-based methods used to teach bullying awareness to Chinese primary school students often result in boredom and disengagement, reducing their ability to comprehend and address bullying effectively. This study developed a gamified interactive e-book (GIEB) aimed at enhancing the motivation and anti-bullying knowledge of Chinese primary school students. A quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest assessments was employed to evaluate the approach's effectiveness. The study involved 60 third-grade students from a public primary school in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group using the gamified interactive e-books (GIEB group) or a control group receiving traditional lectures (TL group). Findings indicated that the GIEB group showed significant improvements in motivation and understanding of bullying compared to the TL group. This research highlights the potential of gamified interactive e-books as effective educational tools for bullying prevention by making learning more engaging and effective. The practical implications of this study suggest that integrating gamified interactive e-books into the curriculum could significantly enhance students' motivation to learn about bullying and their anti-bullying knowledge, ultimately contributing to more effective bullying prevention in schools.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1509549"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903473/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Support based on psychoeducation intervention to address quality of life and care burden among caregivers of patients with cancer: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini, Fateme Imani Parsa, Hasan Moghadam-Roshtkhar, Mohammad Hasan Basirinezhad, Malihe Ameri, Hossein Ebrahimi","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1430371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1430371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cancer affects not only patients but also their family caregivers, causing increased caregiving burden and reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a psychoeducation intervention on improving the quality of life and reducing caregiving burden among caregivers of cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a non-blinded randomized controlled trial design involving 66 family caregivers of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Shahroud, Iran in 2024. Of the 69 caregivers initially approached, one declined to participate, and two were excluded due to lack of smartphone access, leaving a final sample of 66 caregivers. Participants were assigned to either the psychoeducation intervention program or the control group using the quadruple block randomization method. The intervention spanned 3 months and consisted of six online group sessions lasting 35-45 min each. The psychoeducation intervention was delivered by trained psychiatric nurse. Data were collected before and 1 month after the intervention using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and the Novak and Guest care burden inventory. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi squared, independent t-tests, and the linear regression analysis with a significance level set at 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The primary outcome of this study was the change in caregivers' quality of life and caregiver burden. Initially, both groups exhibited similar average scores for care burden and quality of life (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The intervention group showed a significant reduction in caregiving burden by 4.1 ± 13.7, whereas the control group experienced a slight increase of 2.5 ± 12.0. Similarly, quality of life scores improved by 4.7 ± 16.9 in the intervention group but declined by 8.6 ± 15.3 in the control group. Regression analysis indicated that the psychoeducation group demonstrated significantly lower caregiving burden scores and higher quality of life scores following the intervention compared to the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Caregivers of cancer patients often face significant burdens that impact their quality of life. Psychoeducational interventions focusing on coping, problem-solving, and stress management should be integrated into cancer care plans to provide essential support.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/54613, identifier IRCT20180728040617N3.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1430371"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903719/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Challenges of face identification with varied mask coverage in the post COVID-19 era.","authors":"Yi-Lang Chen, Shu-Yu Wang","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1486808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1486808","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Recent studies have shown that wearing masks can influence face recognition abilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people became increasingly familiar with seeing masked faces, leading to a reduced familiarity with fully uncovered faces. With Taiwan now transitioning to a post-COVID-19 phase and the removal of mask mandates, this study investigates how varying levels of mask coverage affect face identification accuracy and response times.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We examined three levels of mask coverage-full coverage (FC), coverage up to the middle of the nose bridge (MB), and coverage up to the bottom of the nose bridge (BB)-to determine their effects on identification performance. A computer-based simulation was conducted with 100 university students (50 men and 50 women), where participants completed 30 trials (5 trials for each mask coverage level across two target sexes). Each trial presented a masked target face corresponding to one of the three coverage levels, alongside four full-face images. Participants were instructed to choose the image that best matched the masked target face, with an option to select \"None\" if no match was found.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicate that faces with FC were identified both faster and more accurately, while those with MB coverage were the most challenging and time-consuming to recognize, particularly for female targets. The performance with BB coverage was intermediate between the other two levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights a notable shift in face identification processes in the aftermath of the pandemic, with FC now leading to quicker and more accurate recognitions, suggesting a significant adaptability in human perceptual mechanisms. These results emphasize the importance of further research into face recognition as we continue to adapt to the pandemic's lasting effects on social interactions and identity verification.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1486808"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological well-being and its associated factors among university students in Sichuan, China.","authors":"Juan Wan, Lei Hum Wee, Ching Sin Siau, Yin How Wong","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1473871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1473871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Psychological well-being refers to a mental state that allows an individual to achieve their full potential, be productive and innovative in their work, and manage everyday stressors. This study aims to assess university students' psychological well-being by examining its associations with demographic factors such as gender, only child status, family background, grade level, financial aid status, and household income.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional, online study utilized the EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-being to examine five positive well-being indicators: Engagement, Perseverance, Optimism, Connectedness and Happiness among Chinese university students aged 18-25 years (<i>N</i> = 4,911).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that females, only children, first-year students, and urban students exhibited higher levels of psychological well-being. Additionally, students who received the highest level of financial assistance were significantly associated with lower levels of psychological well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Identifying the influence of these socioeconomic factors on psychological well-being allows for targeted interventions to improve the mental health and social well-being of at-risk groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1473871"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905163/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public service motivation and career choice intentions of social work students: the roles of altruistic motivation and professional values.","authors":"Zheng-Xin Hu, Kai-Peng Gan, Guo-Yuan Sun, Qiu Wang","doi":"10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1517457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1517457","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The shortage and high turnover of social work professionals in China pose a major challenge to social governance and societal well-being, making it crucial to understand the factors influencing social work students' career choices. Based on a purposive sampling method, between April and June 2023, a sample of 624 social work students was collected from universities in three provinces of China (Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Yunnan). The present study employs the SPSS PROCESS macro to examine the relationship between public service motivation (PSM) and career choice intentions, exploring how altruistic motivation and professional values influence the impact of PSM on career decisions. The results indicate that PSM and its dimensions strongly affect social work students' career intentions, with altruistic motivation partially mediating this effect. Professional values positively moderate PSM's impact, strengthening its influence on career choices. These findings provide valuable insights for social work education, guiding career strategies to reduce turnover and support the profession's sustainable development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12525,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Psychology","volume":"16 ","pages":"1517457"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903731/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}