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{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Coparenting Relationship Scale in Ecuadorian Parents.","authors":"Verónica Paredes, Andrés Ramírez, María José Rodríguez-Reyes, Luis Burgos-Benavides, Francisco Javier Herrero-Diez","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15070117","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15070117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The Coparenting Relationship Scale is a robust tool for assessing the quality of coparenting, with evidence of validity and reliability tested in diverse cultural and population contexts. <b>Objective:</b> The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Coparenting Relationship Scale in Ecuadorian fathers and mothers in order to determine its validity and reliability in the specific cultural context of Ecuador. <b>Method:</b> An instrumental study was carried out by analyzing psychometric properties. The sample consisted of 867 participants from the province of Azuay, most of whom were women (66.8%), with a mean age of 35.4 years. Participants completed the Coparenting Relationship Scale. <b>Results:</b> The findings revealed adequate reliability of the scale in the Ecuadorian sample. In addition, factor analysis showed that the scale structure remained consistent in this sample, suggesting that the items grouped in the dimensions established by the original scale retain their validity in this specific context. Significant factor loadings consistent with the theoretical dimensions of the scale were observed, reinforcing its construct validity. The sixth model (M6), with three factors and 22 items, showed a good fit (<i>χ</i>²<i>=</i> 399.43, <i>df</i> = 206, <i>χ</i>²/<i>df</i> = 1.94, <i>p</i> = 0.136), with adequate fit indices (CFI = 0.990, GFI = 0.996), a low approximation error (<i>RMSEA</i> = 0.033, 95% <i>CI</i> = [0.028-0.038]), and good residual fit (<i>SRMR</i> = 0.047). Additionally, the ECVI was 0.623. <b>Conclusions:</b> The Coparenting Relationship Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing coparenting dynamics in Ecuadorian parents, providing a solid basis for interventions and policies aimed at strengthening family well-being in Ecuador.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12295813/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709224","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}

{"title":"The Impact of Health Status, Chronic Conditions, and Mental Fatigue on College Students' Grade Expectations in Online Courses.","authors":"Fethi Ahmet Inan, Deniz Unal, Fatemeh Marzban, Edwin Teye Sosi, Gail Alleyne Bayne","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15070118","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15070118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the impact of mental fatigue, health status, and chronic conditions on college students' grade expectations in online courses. Data were gathered from 418 undergraduate students through an online survey assessing mental fatigue and other relevant variables. Path analysis was used to examine the relationships between these variables and the proposed research model. Key findings revealed that mental fatigue had a significant negative direct effect on expected grades, indicating that higher mental fatigue was associated with lower grade expectations. Health status demonstrated a positive indirect effect on grade expectations by negatively impacting mental fatigue. Chronic conditions had a significant negative direct impact on expected grades and a significant negative direct impact on health status, but no direct significant impact on mental fatigue. These results emphasize the critical need for comprehensive support services that address mental fatigue and health conditions to enhance student well-being and academic progress and performance in online learning environments. Additionally, the findings suggest the need for inclusive course designs that minimize cognitive overload and provide flexible support for students with chronic conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12293337/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709231","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}

{"title":"Promoting Attitudes Towards Disability in University Settings: A Quasi-Experimental Study.","authors":"Luisa Gámez-Calvo, Margarita Gozalo, Miguel A Hernández-Mocholí, Jesús Muñoz-Jiménez","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15070119","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15070119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inclusive Education emphasizes equal opportunities for all students by reducing or eliminating barriers that hinder participation and learning, encompassing cultural, social, practical, and political dimensions. In this context, the development of positive attitudes towards disability is a key component for the success of inclusive educational practices, particularly in adapted physical education. Following a prior analysis of the impact of academic curricula on attitudes toward disability, the need to implement training programs focused on attitudes toward disability becomes evident. The aim of this study is to analyze how a training program, with a specific focus on attitudes toward disability, affect the attitudes among university students. A quasi-experimental approach with a control group was employed to evaluate the impact of the training. A total of 137 University students from Extremadura, across Physical Activity and Sport Science and Early Childhood Education programs within the same educational department, participated in this study. The Spanish Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities Scale for Professionals was administered to students at the beginning, after the theoretical intervention, and after having a guided contact with people with disability. Results revealed improvements in attitudes in the social relationships and normalized life dimensions, as well as in the total score, particularly among students from Early Childhood Education. No significant changes were observed in the intervention program dimension. Within-group analysis indicated significant longitudinal improvements in normalized life for both experimental groups, Sports Science and Early Childhood Education students, and in the total score for Early Childhood Education students by the end of the intervention. These findings highlight the importance of targeted training interventions in promoting inclusive attitudes, especially when direct contact with individuals with disabilities is incorporated.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12294019/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709222","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}

{"title":"A Study on the Construction and Validation of Pathways to Sustainable Participation in Outdoor Activities Among Chinese Elderly Individuals.","authors":"Jia Wei, Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof, Shureen Faris Abdul Shukor","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15070116","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15070116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to propose an analysis pathway that illustrates the psychological mechanism and corresponding environmental motivators affecting the frequency and duration of outdoor activity participation among older adults in China. Firstly, based on the transtheoretical model (TTM) theory and the environmental psychological approach, a literature review was conducted to select the model variables and ensure that they correspond to the requirements of the stage of change construct and the temporal dimension of the TTM theory. Secondly, the variables mentioned above were rearranged according to the perception, action, experience, and emotion stages of the individual psychological mechanism process and the environmental quality improvement outcome to develop the hypothetical model. Subsequently, a confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to test the hypotheses and validate the model based on the survey data collected in Chengdu City, China. Finally, a total of 372 valid questionnaires were received. After analyzing the collected data, the configuration index relationship of the hypothesis model was validated. In conclusion: Through slicing control of environmental factors in diverse human-environmental interaction stages under the guidance of the stage-based behavioral analysis discipline, this study explores an analysis pathway for upgrading outdoor environment facilities to enhance the attraction and attachment characteristics of the environment and, in turn, promote the sustainability of the outdoor activities performed by older people.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12293462/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709206","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}

{"title":"Nutriacción+: A Tool for Learning About Healthy Eating for Economically and Educationally Vulnerable Children.","authors":"Diana Arce-Cuesta, Evelyn Pesántez, Pablo Cevallos-Larrea, Cato Van Strijdonck, Michael Peralta","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060115","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ecuador has a high prevalence of malnutrition. In this scenario, Ecuador promotes education on healthy eating through informative materials and talks. However, their content is usually extensive and does not consider the age, economic status, and educational level of the receivers. In addition, children and adolescents often show little interest in learning about healthy eating. In this regard, the literature points to the use of educational games as an effective alternative to improve attention in learning; however, there are few tools addressed to populations in situations of economic and educational vulnerability. This article presents the development and evaluation of an educational game designed to promote learning about healthy eating for children and adolescents in situations of economic and educational vulnerability in Ecuador. The Design Thinking methodology was applied, with three iterative cycles of design, prototyping, and evaluation. Also, a comparative experiment involving 34 participants was conducted to evaluate the observed differences in knowledge acquisition between Nutriacción+ and informative talks. The results analyze how Nutriacción+ contributes to the learning of healthy eating and offer a replicable game design process for similar populations. The results suggest that Nutriacción+ can improve healthy eating knowledge in children aged 8 to 11 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12191885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486305","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}

{"title":"Avoid and Rule: Selective Sociality Scale for Understanding Introverted Personality in a Digitally Socialized World.","authors":"Waqar Husain, Achraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Aseel AlSaleh, Haitham Jahrami","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060114","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>(1) Background: The rapid expansion of information technology and globalization has significantly transformed psychosocial health, with excessive internet use and the pursuit of social acceptance via social media amplifying the impact of social factors, leading to both positive and negative psychological outcomes. This paper introduces \"selective sociality,\" a new psychological construct focused on mindful social engagement and digital interaction to maintain psychosocial health in the digital era, supported by a valid psychometric instrument: the Selective Sociality Scale (SSS). (2) Methods: The current research was conducted in a series of eight consecutive phases involving 1737 participants (Mean age = 24 years, SD = 7.66; women = 53.3%). The validation of the SSS involved exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses along with convergent, divergent, and predictive validity. (3) Results: The SSS demonstrated excellent reliability (α = 0.838; ICC = 0.954). The model fit indices, such as CFI (0.962), TLI (0.952), RMSEA (0.059), and SRMR (0.043), showed strong validity. The scale exhibited strong convergent validity with the Efficient Social Intelligence Scale. Selective sociality predicted positive personality traits and mental health but inversely predicted depression, anxiety, and stress. (4) Conclusions: The SSS offers valuable insights for both clinical practice and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12191684/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486272","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}

{"title":"Perceived Stigma and Quality of Life in Binary and Nonbinary/Queer Transgender Individuals in Italy: The Mediating Roles of Patient-Provider Relationship Quality and Barriers to Care.","authors":"Selene Mezzalira, Gianluca Cruciani, Maria Quintigliano, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Nicola Carone, Cristiano Scandurra","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060113","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Among transgender binary and nonbinary/queer (TNBQ) individuals, perceived stigma has been documented to be significantly associated with health disparities that diminish overall quality of life. The present study examined the serial mediating roles of patient-provider relationship quality and perceived barriers to care in the association between perceived stigma and quality of life among TNBQ individuals residing in Italy. Data were collected from 132 TNBQ participants aged 18-60 years (<i>M</i> = 28.52, <i>SD</i> = 8.57) through an online survey assessing perceived stigma, patient-provider relationship quality, perceived barriers to care, and quality of life. A serial mediation model was analyzed using Model 6 of the SPSS Macro Process, version 29, and separately applied to two subgroups of TNBQ participants (i.e., binary and nonbinary) to detect potential differences. Findings indicated that in both groups (i.e., binary and nonbinary populations), when considered independently, only perceived barriers to care-but not patient-provider relationship quality-mediated the relationship between perceived stigma and quality of life. A serial mediation effect was also observed, wherein the relationship between perceived stigma and quality of life was mediated sequentially through patient-provider relationship quality and barriers to care, but only for the binary group. These findings hold significant clinical relevance, as improving the perceived quality of patient-provider relationships may help reduce perceived barriers to healthcare access. In turn, this may attenuate the detrimental effects of perceived stigma on the quality of life among TNBQ individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12192477/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486306","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}

{"title":"Cumulative Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress: An Integrative Model of Coping and Resilience Among Women Exposed to Sexual and Conflict-Related Violence.","authors":"Naama Bar, Stav Shapira, Orna Braun-Lewensohn","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060110","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored how exposure to sexual and conflict-related violence relates to the severity of post-traumatic symptoms and how personal and community resilience factors and coping strategies mediate that relationship. Self-report questionnaires were completed by 568 Israeli women, who were classified into four exposure groups: (a) high sexual violence, (b) high conflict-related violence, (c) dual high exposure, and (d) low exposure. Significant differences were found between the group exposed solely to conflict-related violence and the groups exposed to sexual or both kinds of violence. Those who had been exposed to both types of violence reported lower levels of a personal sense of coherence, greater use of non-adaptive coping strategies, and more severe post-traumatic symptoms, as compared to the high conflict-related violence group and the low-exposure group. The dual-high-exposure group also reported lower levels of community resilience than the high-conflict-related-violence group and less use of adaptive coping strategies than the high-sexual-violence group. The severity of post-traumatic symptoms was explained by combined exposure to both sexual and conflict-related violence, personal resilience, and the use of non-adaptive coping strategies. These findings emphasize the unique psychological burden associated with intersecting exposures.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12191987/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486276","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}

{"title":"Analysis of the Internal Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Entrapment Scale in Spanish Adolescents and Emerging Adults.","authors":"Ana Huertes-Del Arco, Eva Izquierdo-Sotorrío, Isabel Ramírez-Uclés, Miguel A Carrasco, Francisco Pablo Holgado-Tello","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060111","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Entrapment Scale was developed to measure the feeling of being trapped by external situations or internal experiences (such as thoughts and emotions) without the possibility of escape. This perception, especially when combined with feelings of defeat, is central to integrated motivational-volitional (IMV) model of suicidal behavior. This study adapts the Entrapment Scale for Spanish adolescents and emerging adults, focusing on its internal structure, reliability, and criterion validity. We assessed 849 participants (48.1% male) aged 12 to 22 and compared three models: a correlated two-factor model, a second-order factor model, and a bifactor model. The bifactor model showed the best fit, indicating that a general entrapment factor influenced all items, while specific internal and external factors captured unique aspects. Importantly, distinguishing between internal and external entrapment can guide the development of more personalized and effective therapeutic strategies, as the relevance of each dimension may vary depending on the behaviors or symptoms present. This approach allows clinicians to target interventions more precisely to the individual's needs. Theoretical and practical implications for understanding and addressing suicidal behavior are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12191471/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486270","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}

{"title":"Profiles of Aggressiveness and Stress in Spanish Adolescents.","authors":"Cecilia Ruiz-Esteban, Inmaculada Méndez, Juan Pedro Martínez-Ramón, Nuria Antón-Ros, Nelly Gromiria Lagos San Martín","doi":"10.3390/ejihpe15060112","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ejihpe15060112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aggressiveness among schoolchildren can be shaped by specific school-related situations that elicit stress. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify differentiated profiles of secondary school students based on the levels of aggressive behavior they exhibit. A further objective was to examine whether various stress-related factors differ significantly across these behavioral profiles. The sample consisted of 386 secondary school students (<i>M</i> = 13.73; <i>SD</i> = 1.14), of whom 52.6% were female. Data were collected using the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) by Buss and Perry and the School Situation Survey (SSS) developed by Helms and Gable. Latent profile analysis revealed three distinct profiles: (a) students exhibiting high levels of aggressive behavior (Cluster 1), (b) students showing moderate levels of aggressive behavior (Cluster 2), and (c) students displaying low levels of aggressive behavior (Cluster 3). Students in the high-aggression profile reported significantly higher scores on most sources of stress compared to their peers in the moderate and low aggression profiles. From an educational standpoint, these findings underscore the importance of addressing school-related stressors, as they appear to play a critical role in influencing student behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":30631,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12192317/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486308","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}