{"title":"Eating post-pleasure: a phenomenological exploration of loss, disgust and dislocation in the sensory worlds of individuals with persistent chemosensory dysfunction following COVID-19.","authors":"Elin Lövestam, Pernilla Sandvik, Frida Lindberg, Nicklas Neuman","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2563571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2563571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the subjective experiences of individuals with persistent chemosensory dysfunction following COVID-19 illness. By exploring the perceptual and emotional dimensions of their altered sensory worlds, and using a realist phenomenological approach, the study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the challenges these individuals face.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Qualitative interviews were conducted with 30 patients undergoing treatment. A descriptive phenomenological approach was applied to analyse the interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants described profound emotional and sensory challenges following chemosensory dysfunction. 'Emotional Discontent' was a key theme, encompassing dissatisfaction, grief over the loss of sensory pleasure, and a sense of indifference toward food. The second theme, 'Sensory Aversion', highlighted participants' reports of discomfort and disgust toward previously enjoyable foods, which had become repellent or intolerable. The third theme, 'Perceptual Disorientation', captured the unpredictability of altered sensory experiences, with elusiveness reflecting the fleeting nature of perceptions and sensory alienation highlighting an intense disconnection from unfamiliar and unreliable senses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Chemosensory dysfunction following COVID-19 disrupts embodied relationship with food, creating profound emotional challenges. Eating becomes a post-pleasure experience, shifting from a source of enjoyment to a merely functional act. Addressing this requires person-centered interventions that acknowledge the sensory and emotional dimensions of the condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145125816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A participatory-action research exploration of parent and clinician experiences of type-1 diabetes diagnosis.","authors":"Danielle Shaw, John Connolly, Lucy Piggin","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2553866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2553866","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To systemically explore parent and clinician experiences of type-1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis at a large UK hospital. To use those experiences to collaboratively create an action plan to improve support for parents and clinicians.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A participatory action research framework was used to support collaboration between researcher, parents, and clinicians. Data was collected <i>via</i> semi-structured focus groups. Data was analysed using thematic analysis and refinement of themes/findings was supported through reflective groups with participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six themes were identified from parents and clinicians experiences: (1) The limits and pressures on clinicians and the system (2) Parents' emotional lens at diagnosis; (3) The power of knowledge (4) Difficulties with communication and transparency (5) Conditions for learning, adjusting, and forming relationships (6) Sharing experiences & gaining support. An action plan was created to address the needs identified.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The task of diagnosis of T1D in childhood is complex and requires sharing/processing life-altering news and transferring large amounts of information. There is a connection between systemic difficulties (e.g. staff knowledge and communication) and parental distress at diagnosis. Collaboration between clinicians and patients was helpful in identifying actionable improvements to a complex process and system.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145125805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda L Rebar, Grace Vincent, Katya Kovac Le Cornu, Benjamin Gardner
{"title":"How habitual is everyday life? An ecological momentary assessment study.","authors":"Amanda L Rebar, Grace Vincent, Katya Kovac Le Cornu, Benjamin Gardner","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2561149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2561149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Establishing to what extent everyday behaviors are habitual will help intervention developers understand whether and which specific behaviors can become habitual or may require habit disruption to enable adoption of desired behaviors. Previous estimates of the prevalence of habit in everyday life have not distinguished between habitual instigation, whereby habit triggers action selection of a target action, and habitual execution, whereby habit facilitates smooth performance of action.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>Participants (<i>N</i> = 105) from the UK and Australia completed an ecological momentary assessment study, in which they self-reported their current behavior, and to what extent that behavior was habitually instigated, habitually executed and intentional, 6 times daily over 7 days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most observed behaviors were habitually instigated (65%), habitually executed (88%), and aligned with intention (76%). Whether a person's behavior was generally habitual or aligned with intention did not vary as a function of demographics. Exercise behaviors were more commonly habitually instigated, and less habitually executed, than other action types.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings illustrate the pervasive influence of habit on everyday life. We recommend that techniques conducive to forming new habits and disrupting old habits be built into behavior change interventions to maximize effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The bidirectional dynamics of social support, role stress, and anxiety: a longitudinal study of Middle-aged women.","authors":"Yanyi Chen","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2561130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2561130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examines the bidirectional dynamics of social support, role stress, and anxiety among middle-aged women, highlighting their interactions at both within-person and between-person levels over time.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>Using a nationally representative sample of 2,614 middle-aged women from the Longitudinal Study of Women's Health Across the Nation, data from four waves (1999-2004) were analyzed. Social support, role stress, and anxiety were assessed using validated scales, and Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Models (RI-CLPM) were employed to explore longitudinal relations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed negative bidirectional relations between social support and role stress, with high role stress reducing social support over time. Social support generally decreased anxiety but inconsistencies emerged where inadequate support exacerbated anxiety. Role stress and anxiety demonstrated strong positive bidirectional associations, highlighting a reinforcing cycle across waves. Between-person analyses affirmed consistent patterns of negative associations between social support and anxiety and positive associations between role stress and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings underscore the complex interplay of social support, role stress, and anxiety, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions that prioritize the quality and appropriateness of social support to reduce stress and anxiety. These insights inform strategies to enhance the mental health of middle-aged women.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The bidirectional association between body dysmorphic symptoms, body image inflexibility, and appearance-related safety behaviors in young Chinese women.","authors":"Xiaole Huang, Youwei Yan","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2560366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2560366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Previous studies and theories have shown a bidirectional association between body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptoms, body image inflexibility, and appearance-related safety behaviors. Most previous studies are cross-sectional studies, lacking longitudinal studies. We aimed to explore the roles of body image inflexibility and appearance-related safety behaviors in BDD symptoms through a longitudinal study.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>A questionnaire-based method was employed to conduct three follow-up measurements with a three-month interval among 325 female college students in China.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cross-lagged panel model (CLPM) revealed that there are bidirectional associations between BDD symptoms and body image inflexibility, between BDD symptoms and avoidance behaviors, and between avoidance behaviors and body image inflexibility to some extent. The random intercept cross-lagged model (RI-CLPM) showed that at the within-individual level, avoidance behaviors at T1 can positively predict body image inflexibility at T2.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that the chronicity of BDD arises from the dynamic association between the trait vulnerability of body image inflexibility and the process of behavioral reinforcement. The treatment of BDD needs to block avoidance behaviors and modify such trait vulnerability.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Celina R Furman, Sarah C Volz, Traci Mann, Alexander J Rothman
{"title":"How multiple motives facilitate decisions to exercise in contexts with tempting alternatives: evidence from two scenario studies.","authors":"Celina R Furman, Sarah C Volz, Traci Mann, Alexander J Rothman","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2560360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2560360","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Both affectively-charged and reflective motivation may be necessary to sustain recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines, especially in contexts with tempting alternatives. However, our understanding of how different sources of motivation facilitate PA across contexts is limited. This paper presents a novel value-based model that specifies how affectively-charged and reflective motivation interact to support PA decisions based on available alternatives at a given decision point.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>Two scenario studies tested model assumptions by examining one's general intrinsic motivation for PA (form of affectively-charged motivation), and the reasons one would think of to motivate their PA when faced with alternatives with varying levels of temptingness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In less tempting scenarios, intrinsic motivation was positively associated with selection of affective reasons (Study 1). In more tempting scenarios, instrumental reasons were generally selected, although the specific type of reason differed based on intrinsic motivation (Study 2).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings suggest that instrumental reasons, which motivate behavior through reflective processes, may be particularly important for people when faced with highly tempting alternatives or if they do not find PA to be intrinsically rewarding. More research is needed to determine whether these patterns of motive selection effectively facilitate behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erika K Osherow, Katherine E Gnall, Crystal L Park
{"title":"Associations between interoceptive awareness and leisure time physical activity intensity, engagement, and duration.","authors":"Erika K Osherow, Katherine E Gnall, Crystal L Park","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2560363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2560363","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Leisure time physical activity (LTPA) is important for physical and mental well-being, although many U.S. adults fail to meet daily physical activity guidelines. This two-part project examined associations between four dimensions of interoceptive awareness (IA) (i.e., Trusting, Body Listening, Self-Regulation, Not-Worrying) and daily engagement in and duration of LTPA.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>College-aged adults in Study 1 completed a 30-minute questionnaire. Community adults in Study 2 completed 11 nightly surveys. LTPA was assessed using an adapted International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA-2) measured IA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No dimensions of IA were associated with the likelihood of engaging in moderate-vigorous LTPA (MV LTPA) among college students, while Self-Regulation (<i>p</i> < .001), Body Listening (<i>p</i> < .001), and Trusting (<i>p</i> = .004) were associated with greater likelihood of engaging in <i>any</i> MV LTPA among community adults. Among individuals engaged in MV LTPA, Body Listening (<i>p</i> = .005) and Not-Worrying (<i>p</i> = .043) were associated with higher amounts of MV LTPA among college students, while Trusting and Self-Regulation were associated with more minutes of mild and total LTPA among community adults.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Select IA dimensions may be important modifiable individual-level factors and intervention targets to increase adaptability for consistent engagement in, duration, and intensity of LTPA.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chantal den Daas, Diane Dixon, Gill Hubbard, Marie Johnston
{"title":"Developing representations of a 'new' illness using the Common Sense Model: evolving COVID-19 illness representations and their associations with protective behaviours in the Scottish population.","authors":"Chantal den Daas, Diane Dixon, Gill Hubbard, Marie Johnston","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2553192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2553192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>There is a lack of research on how illness representations as represented in the Common Sense Self-Regulation Model (CS-SRM) emerge and develop. We aimed to describe the evolution of COVID-19 illness representations over time, and to explore associations with sociodemographic characteristics and protective behaviours.</p><p><strong>Methods and measures: </strong>This study (June 2020 release from lockdown to February 2021 after vaccine roll-out) used 17 independently recruited cross-sectional cohorts. Telephone interviews with randomly selected Scottish adults (<i>N</i><sub>total</sub> = 8455) assessed illness representations and adherence to protective behaviours (physical distancing, wearing face covering, hand washing).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multivariable regression showed that beliefs in consequences and longer duration initially increased but later reduced. Overall females (Beta's = -.067-.226), older people (Beta's = .002-.014) and people from deprived areas (Beta's = -.200-.072) represented COVID-19 as more threatening and time did not change most of these associations. People who felt more threatened [<i>F</i>(9, 4587) = 55.746, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = .099] or believed COVID-19 was caused by lacking protective behaviours [<i>F</i>(8, 4804) = 59.738, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = .090] were more likely to adhere to protective behaviours. Believing not keeping distance as a cause was associated with adherence; this association strengthened over time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Illness representations changed over time, mirroring increasing knowledge and improved medical management, but also reflecting population anxiety and sense of control. Sociodemographic differences may relate to social roles and vulnerability. Illness representations predicted protective behaviours.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jaylyn Leighton, Michelle L A Nelson, Christine L Sheppard, Marina Wasilewski, Logan Reis, Abirami Vijayakumar, Sander L Hitzig, Lawrence Larry Robinson, Charissa Levy, Chester Ho, Rosalie Steinberg, Susie Goulding, Robert Simpson
{"title":"'<i>You're alive, but are you living?</i>' Exploring long COVID (LC)'s impact on social and leisure well-being for individuals and caregivers.","authors":"Jaylyn Leighton, Michelle L A Nelson, Christine L Sheppard, Marina Wasilewski, Logan Reis, Abirami Vijayakumar, Sander L Hitzig, Lawrence Larry Robinson, Charissa Levy, Chester Ho, Rosalie Steinberg, Susie Goulding, Robert Simpson","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2552233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2552233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long COVID (LC) affects physical health and cognition, limiting participation in social and leisure activities. As a novel disabling condition following a COVID-19 infection, informal caregivers of those with LC have taken on expanded roles, including educating themselves on this diagnosis. Gathering insights from people living with LC (PWLC) and their caregivers is crucial for understanding its impact on well-being and identifying targeted rehabilitation practices across the LC care pathway. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive approach, we conducted interviews with 67 participants (52 people with LC and 15 caregivers). Results: Composite narratives were created to introduce three key themes: (1) The demands of managing physical and cognitive symptoms of LC limit the ability of PWLC and caregivers to engage in social and leisure activities; (2) The loss of meaningful social and leisure activities deepens a diminished sense of identity for PWLC and caregivers; and (3) The absence of shared social and leisure engagement intensifies feelings of disconnection and loneliness for PWLC and caregivers. The findings support a need for more social- and leisure-targeted interventions for LC rehabilitation to help to optimize efforts for coping with the psychosocial impacts of living with, or caring for someone with, LC.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145001388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Longitudinal interplay among body mass index, sleep duration, and phone dependency in adolescents: data from six waves of two nationally representative cohorts.","authors":"Jeong Jin Yu","doi":"10.1080/08870446.2025.2553182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2553182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Mobile phone dependency, sleep duration, and body mass index (BMI) are interconnected facets of an adolescent's lifestyle. Existing research has largely yet explored only two of these variables in tandem at between-person levels. This study addresses this gap by examining the temporal dynamics among them over six timepoints, at both between- and within-adolescent levels.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Annual data (<i>N</i> = 4,729, 48.8% female) from two nationally representative South Korean birth cohorts were utilized, covering Grade 5 through Grade 10 and Grade 8 through post-high school.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both a cross-lagged panel model (CLPM) and a random-intercept CLPM indicated that phone dependency had inconsistent effects on sleep duration, while having minimal effects on BMI. While longer sleep duration is linked to a lower BMI, a lower BMI is associated with increased phone dependency at inter-adolescent levels. Longer sleep durations lead to greater phone dependency, both at inter- and intra-adolescent levels during educational transitions, suggesting the need for increased support during these critical periods.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The temporal relations among mobile phone dependency, BMI, and sleep duration are intricately intertwined, emphasizing the importance of considering developmental periods and gender differences among adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":20718,"journal":{"name":"Psychology & Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144966269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}