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Self-Regulation Mediates the Relationship Between Stress and Quality of Life in Shift-Working Healthcare Professionals: Behavioral Clustering Insights. 自我调节在倒班工作医护人员压力与生活质量之间的中介作用：行为聚类的见解。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090180

Mohammed F Salahuddin, Jessica Walker, Ernesto Hernandez Zambrana, Vibhuti Gupta, Kwanghee Jung, Seithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal, Md Dilshad Manzar

{"title":"Self-Regulation Mediates the Relationship Between Stress and Quality of Life in Shift-Working Healthcare Professionals: Behavioral Clustering Insights.","authors":"Mohammed F Salahuddin, Jessica Walker, Ernesto Hernandez Zambrana, Vibhuti Gupta, Kwanghee Jung, Seithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal, Md Dilshad Manzar","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090180","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090180","url":null,"abstract":"The psychological mechanisms through which occupational stress impacts quality of life remain underexplored in shift-working healthcare professionals, a population exposed to unique stressors such as circadian disruption, high cognitive demands, and irregular work schedules. This study examined whether executive self-regulation mediates the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life in a sample of 82 shift-working healthcare professionals. Participants completed validated self-report measures, including the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), Executive Skills Questionnaire-Revised (ESQ-R), and Quality of Life Scale (QOLS). Mediation analysis using 5126 bias-corrected bootstrapped samples revealed that perceived stress significantly predicted self-regulation difficulties, which in turn were associated with diminished quality of life. Self-regulation demonstrated an indirect-only mediation effect in both directions, though the forward path (stress → self-regulation → QOL) showed a stronger effect (indirect effect = -0.79; 95% CI: -1.63, -0.17), compared to the reverse path (QOL → self-regulation → stress; indirect effect = -0.04; 95% CI: -0.08, -0.01). Unsupervised K-means clustering identified three distinct behavioral clusters: resilient, low-strain, and high-strain, providing further support for personalized targeted interventions. These findings highlight self-regulation as a central mechanism through which stress affects quality of life and underscore the need for interventions that strengthen executive functioning in shift-based healthcare settings.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468397/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Underachievement Risks and Profiles of Psychological Variables Among High-Ability Adolescents from Hong Kong, The Netherlands, Taiwan, and The United Kingdom. 来自香港、荷兰、台湾及英国的高能力青少年成绩不佳的风险及心理变量特征。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090178

Edmund T T Lo, Marjolijn van Weerdenburg, Joanne M Williams, Enyi Jen, Lianne Hoogeveen, Stella W Y Chan, Kuen Fung Sin, Ho Nam Cheung

{"title":"Underachievement Risks and Profiles of Psychological Variables Among High-Ability Adolescents from Hong Kong, The Netherlands, Taiwan, and The United Kingdom.","authors":"Edmund T T Lo, Marjolijn van Weerdenburg, Joanne M Williams, Enyi Jen, Lianne Hoogeveen, Stella W Y Chan, Kuen Fung Sin, Ho Nam Cheung","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090178","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090178","url":null,"abstract":"Background: High-ability students, despite their potential, may underachieve academically. The existing literature suggests the presence of subtypes, such as perfectionistic or creative high-ability students, who underachieve for different reasons. However, empirical work identifying these profiles and linking them to underachievement remains limited.Methods: We analyzed self-reported data by 930 high-ability adolescents across Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. We conducted a pre-registered confirmatory latent profile analysis on five dispositions theoretically relevant to underachievement: creativity, academic self-efficacy, self-regulation, perfectionistic standards, and self-criticism. We examined how these profiles related to underachievement risk, measured by academic performance and self-perceived underachievement.Results: Four profiles emerged. Two aligned with underachievement-related theories, namely the \"self-satisfied\" profile (low self-criticism, high self-regulation and creativity; prevalent in Asia) and the \"maladaptively perfectionistic\" profile (high self-criticism but low creativity, academic self-efficacy, and self-regulation; prevalent in Western Europe). Academic performance did not differ across profiles. However, adolescents in the \"self-satisfied\" profile were less likely to self-perceive as underachievers, while those in the \"maladaptively perfectionistic\" group were more likely. Interestingly, self-perception as underachievers in both profiles was positively linked with academic performance.Conclusions: These findings provide empirical evidence on subtypes among high-ability students that may differentially present underachieving risks.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468528/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Post-Traumatic Stress in Adolescence: The Mediating Role of Time Perspective Between Trauma Exposure, PTSD Symptoms, and Cannabis Use. 青少年创伤后应激：时间视角在创伤暴露、PTSD症状和大麻使用之间的中介作用。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090177

Alexander Pütz, Gerhard Hapfelmeier, Alexandra Martin, Stephan Bender, Marco Walg

{"title":"Post-Traumatic Stress in Adolescence: The Mediating Role of Time Perspective Between Trauma Exposure, PTSD Symptoms, and Cannabis Use.","authors":"Alexander Pütz, Gerhard Hapfelmeier, Alexandra Martin, Stephan Bender, Marco Walg","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090177","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090177","url":null,"abstract":"Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) are associated with an imbalanced time perspective (TP) as well as with unhealthy substance use. Although neurodevelopmental processes during adolescence may impact PTSS, most etiological models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are derived from studies with adults and neglect possible distinctive characteristics in adolescent PTSD. This study examined possible direct and mediated relations between exposure to potentially traumatic experiences (EPTEs) and PTSS with TP as a potential mediator. In addition, the study investigated the direct and indirect effects of EPTE, TP, and PTSS on cannabis use. The aim of this study was to investigate whether findings from adult studies can be transferred to adolescent PTSD. One hundred and five patients between 14 and 20 years of age were recruited from child and adolescent psychiatric units. They answered questionnaires to assess EPTE, PTSS, TP, and cannabis use. Participants with clinically relevant PTSS showed imbalanced TP with a high orientation to negative past and a low orientation to positive past and future. Higher EPTE was associated with higher level of PTSS, but TP mediated the level of PTSS in this relation. PTSS predicted the frequency of cannabis use. It may therefore be beneficial to consider TP in PTSD therapy with the aim of reducing deviation from balanced TP and PTSS and preventing comorbid substance use.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468235/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study on Italian and American University Students' Psychological Symptoms and the Predicting Role of Personality Traits. 意大利与美国大学生心理症状及人格特质预测作用的跨文化比较研究

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-29 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090175

Sara Guidotti, Gabriella Coscioni, Carlo Pruneti

{"title":"A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study on Italian and American University Students' Psychological Symptoms and the Predicting Role of Personality Traits.","authors":"Sara Guidotti, Gabriella Coscioni, Carlo Pruneti","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090175","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090175","url":null,"abstract":"(1) Background: This study aimed to compare psychological symptoms between Italian university students and American college students, considering both external (e.g., nationality) and internal variables (e.g., gender, age, and personality traits) potentially associated with mental health status. (2) Methods: A total of 201 Italian students from the University of Parma and 214 American students from Boston College were recruited. Participants completed the Symptom Questionnaire (SQ) and the 16 Personality Factors Questionnaire (16PF). Group comparisons were conducted on socio-demographic and psychological variables using chi-square and independent samples t-tests. Subsequently, hierarchical linear regression analyses were performed separately for each sample to identify personality traits that predict psychological symptoms, while controlling for gender and age. (3) Results: Both samples scored above the clinical cut-off on all SQ symptom scales. American students reported significantly higher levels of depression and hostility. Across both groups, psychological distress was primarily predicted by high tension and low emotional stability, with personality traits explaining a greater proportion of variance than nationality. Traits related to social interaction and emotional regulation also emerged as significant predictors. (4) Conclusions: Identifying personality profiles that are more vulnerable to psychological symptoms may support the development of early identification strategies and targeted prevention programs in university settings.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468162/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fostering Teachers' Work Engagement: The Role of Emotional Self-Efficacy Toward One's Own Emotions, Professional Self-Efficacy, and Job Resources. 促进教师工作投入：情绪自我效能感对自身情绪、专业自我效能感和工作资源的作用。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-29 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090176

Alessio Tesi, Andrea Baroncelli, Carolina Facci, Antonio Aiello, Enrica Ciucci

{"title":"Fostering Teachers' Work Engagement: The Role of Emotional Self-Efficacy Toward One's Own Emotions, Professional Self-Efficacy, and Job Resources.","authors":"Alessio Tesi, Andrea Baroncelli, Carolina Facci, Antonio Aiello, Enrica Ciucci","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090176","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090176","url":null,"abstract":"The present cross-sectional study explored the synergic role of self-report measures of emotional self-efficacy toward one's own emotions (i.e., the extent to which individuals perceive themselves as confident and effective in managing their emotions), professional self-efficacy, and job resources on work engagement among 589 in-service teachers coming from public kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools. A hierarchical linear regression approach including a three-way interaction analysis revealed that (a) the two forms of teachers' self-efficacy were uniquely and positively associated with work engagement, and (b) emotional self-efficacy toward one's own emotions was positively associated with work engagement, especially at low (vs. high) levels of both professional self-efficacy and job resources. The results were discussed framing the job demands-resources model and stressing the importance of taking care of both personal and professional teachers' self-efficacy, especially when the school environment lacks job resources.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12469242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS). 生命意义量表的编制及心理测量学性质。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-29 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090174

Esvin Aldair Guevara-Tantalean, Anthony Brayham Tantaleán-Arteaga, Bruno Francesco Arévalo-García, Denis Frank Cunza-Aranzábal

{"title":"Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS).","authors":"Esvin Aldair Guevara-Tantalean, Anthony Brayham Tantaleán-Arteaga, Bruno Francesco Arévalo-García, Denis Frank Cunza-Aranzábal","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090174","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090174","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of meaning of life is of considerable significance to the Peruvian population, functioning as a protective factor that mitigates the occurrence of self-destructive behaviors. It constitutes a vital element of mental health, fostering personal development, adaptability to change, psychological well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism. The aim of this research was to develop and validate the Meaning of Life Scale (MLS) designed for the Peruvian population. This study involved 646 individuals aged between 18 and 69 years. One dimension was used, called the Presence of Life Meaning, and both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out, along with a reliability analysis. The results supported a unifactorial model with adequate indices (χ2(2) = 2.391, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.998, TLI = 0.995, RMSEA = 0.025, SRMR = 0.016) and high internal consistency (α = 0.878, ω = 0.878). The findings of this study offer preliminary evidence of the validity and reliability of the MLS.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Latent Variable Statistical Methods for Longitudinal Studies of Multi-Dimensional Health and Education Data: A Scoping Review. 多维健康和教育数据纵向研究的潜在变量统计方法：范围综述。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090173

Meiyang Hong, Jane E Harding, Gavin T L Brown

{"title":"Latent Variable Statistical Methods for Longitudinal Studies of Multi-Dimensional Health and Education Data: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Meiyang Hong, Jane E Harding, Gavin T L Brown","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090173","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090173","url":null,"abstract":"(1) Background: Most studies including health data have relied on reducing all variables to manifest scores, ignoring the latent nature of variables. Moreover, relying only on manifest variables is a limitation of longitudinal studies where identical measures cannot be collected at each time point. (2) Objective: This scoping review aims to identify latent variable statistical methods for longitudinal studies of multi-dimensional health and educational data investigating early health predictors of long-term educational outcomes and developmental trajectories that lead to better or worse than expected outcomes. (3) Eligibility criteria: We included peer-reviewed health and education journal articles, doctoral theses, and book chapters of longitudinal studies of children under 12 years of age that adopted latent variable, multivariate analysis of three or more waves of data. We only included full-text-available, English-written articles, without restriction on date of publication. (4) Sources of evidence: We searched five databases, Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and Web of Science, and identified 4836 publications for screening. (5) Results: After title, abstract, and full-text screening, nine studies were included in the review, reporting seven statistical methods. These methods were categorised into two groups-variable-oriented modelling and person-oriented modelling. (6) Conclusions: Variable-oriented modelling methods are useful for determining predictors of long-term educational outcomes. Person-oriented modelling methods are effective in detecting trajectories to better or worse than expected outcomes. (7) Registration: Open Science Framework.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Emotion Regulation as a Predictor of Disordered Eating Symptoms in Young Female University Students. 情绪调节对年轻女大学生饮食失调症状的预测作用

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-27 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090171

Marina Rojas-Valverde, Elena Felipe-Castaño

{"title":"Emotion Regulation as a Predictor of Disordered Eating Symptoms in Young Female University Students.","authors":"Marina Rojas-Valverde, Elena Felipe-Castaño","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090171","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090171","url":null,"abstract":"Eating disorders are characterised by concerns about food, body image, and weight control and/or reduction. They are more frequently described in women, and emotion regulation plays a central role in both their development and persistence. The aim of this study was to analyse the sensitivity and specificity of emotion regulation in predicting disordered eating symptoms in a sample of female university students. Non-probabilistic sampling was used to recruit 558 female university students, with a mean age of 20.63 years (SD = 1.88). An adaptation in Spanish of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Spanish version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (S-EDE-Q) were administered. The findings suggested that scores related to emotion dysregulation, emotional rejection, and emotional interference may help distinguish women with disordered eating symptoms associated with food restriction and eating concerns. It is important to have sensitive tools that can identify at-risk populations as well as relevant psychological constructs linked to eating disorders when developing intervention programmes.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468300/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Control-Oriented and Escape-Oriented Coping: Links to Social Support and Mental Health in Early Adolescents. 控制导向和逃避导向的应对：早期青少年社会支持与心理健康的关系。

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-27 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090172

Megan Cherewick, Madison R Davenport, Rinzi Lama, Priscilla Giri, Dikcha Mukhia, Roshan P Rai, Christina M Cruz, Michael Matergia

{"title":"Control-Oriented and Escape-Oriented Coping: Links to Social Support and Mental Health in Early Adolescents.","authors":"Megan Cherewick, Madison R Davenport, Rinzi Lama, Priscilla Giri, Dikcha Mukhia, Roshan P Rai, Christina M Cruz, Michael Matergia","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090172","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090172","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the factor structure of the Kidcope and its associations with social support, psychological symptoms, and mental wellbeing among early adolescents (ages 10-14) in Darjeeling, India. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor structure: control-oriented and escape-oriented coping. Multivariable regression and structural equation models indicated escape-oriented coping was associated with higher emotional symptoms (b = 3.19; p ≤ 0.001) and peer problems (b = 1.43; p ≤ 0.003), whereas control-oriented coping was linked with lower conduct problems (b = -1.11; p = 0.006), and hyperactivity (b = -1.28; p = 0.001). Control-oriented coping also correlated with higher mental wellbeing (b = 11.59; p = 0.004), prosocial behavior (b = 0.50; p ≤ 0.001), and resilience (b = 4.49; p ≤ 0.001). Results suggest control-oriented coping mediates 23% of the total effect of social support on psychological difficulties and 15% on resilience. Findings highlight early adolescence as a sensitive window for strengthening coping skills to protect mental health and enhance wellbeing in high-adversity settings.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education Pub Date : 2025-08-26 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15090170

Kaiqi Zhou, Constance Richard, Yusen Zhai, Dan Li, Hannah Fry

{"title":"Employment-Related Assistive Technology Needs in Autistic Adults: A Mixed-Methods Study.","authors":"Kaiqi Zhou, Constance Richard, Yusen Zhai, Dan Li, Hannah Fry","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15090170","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15090170","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Assistive technology (AT) can support autistic adults in navigating employment-related challenges. However, limited research has explored autistic adults' actual needs and experiences with AT in the workplace. Existing studies often overlook how well current AT solutions align with the real-world demands autistic adults face across the employment process. To address this gap, this study conducted a needs assessment to explore autistic adults' perceived AT and AT service needs across employment stages, identify satisfaction and discontinuation patterns, and examine barriers and facilitators to effective use. Methods: A total of 501 autistic adults were recruited through an online crowdsourcing platform, Prolific. Participants completed a needs assessment that included Likert-scale items and open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and weighted needs scoring procedures. Thematic analysis was applied to qualitative responses regarding satisfaction, discontinuation, and general reflections on AT use. Results: Job retention received the highest total weighted needs score, followed closely by skill development and job performance. Participants reported lower perceived needs for AT in the job development and placement domain. Qualitative findings revealed that AT was described as essential for daily functioning and independence, but barriers such as limited access, inadequate training, and social stigma affected use. Participants also emphasized the need for more person-centered and context-specific AT services. Conclusions: AT has the potential to significantly enhance employment outcomes for autistic adults. However, current services often lack personalization and alignment with real-world needs. Findings support the development of more inclusive, tailored, and accessible AT solutions across all employment stages.","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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