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{"title":"Variable- and person-centered approaches to teacher support and learning satisfaction in blended English learning: the role of SDT motivation and learning engagement.","authors":"Xuan Yang, Lynn Ling Li, Jingjing Jiang, Jianfen Ying","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02569-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02569-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>With blended learning boosting explosively, learning satisfaction is confronted with challenges. Aiming at its enhancement, teacher support, an essential element of instruction, was investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To pinpoint the dynamics between teacher support and learning satisfaction, 376 university students who participated in blended English learning were involved in self-report questionnaires. A variable-centered approach for data analysis was employed to examine the chain mediation model, and a person-centered one was utilized for exploring more personalized learning patterns of the samples.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The variable-centered investigation validated the hypothesized chain mediation model. SDT motivation and learning engagement were two successful mediators, and they also formed an effective chain mediator between teacher support and learning satisfaction. The person-centered study analyzed teacher support and learning satisfaction reported, and identified three latent profiles: below-average-both, average-both, and high-both profile. Learners in different profiles were spotted with disparate traits, with those in high-both profile presenting the most favorable results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study addresses the gap in research on the four variables from a blended learning perspective, and innovatively combines variable-centered and person-centered analytical approaches, providing customized enlightenments into fostering students' progress. Pedagogical implications are part of discussion.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"234"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11899696/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617524","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":"Responsible powerholders may preserve the status quo? A three cultures study into the relation between powerholder construals and societal development expectations : Powerholders and societal development.","authors":"Arkadiusz Wasiel, Victoria Wai Lan Yeung, Kuba Krys","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02534-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02534-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Societal development has traditionally been characterized as a progression from a steep to a relatively flat social hierarchy. However, this model fails to account for the societal progress observed in Confucian Asia. Over the last dozen years, Confucian Asia has gone through remarkable societal progress while remaining highly hierarchical. In this paper, we aim to address this puzzle from a psychological perspective by examining how individuals' perception of powerholders (as opportunists vs. responsibility holders) in their society is related to their preferences for societal development.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted two correlational studies to investigate this relationship. In Study 1, participants from three cultural regions, namely Hong Kong (n = 87), Poland (n = 109), and the USA (n = 107), were examined, while Study 2 was conducted using a representative sample from the United States (n = 978).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our data indicated that perceiving the powerholders as exploiting opportunities is positively connected to a greater endorsement of social modernization aims (such as the improvement of quality of life and egalitarianism), whereas perceiving the powerholders as fulfilling responsibilities is positively connected to a stronger preference for conventional development aims (including military, traditions, and religious values).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that the negative perception of powerholders is tied to desires for modernization, whereas the positive perception of powerholders is related to the hierarchical status quo. Our results shed light on the recent Confucian pathway of societal development, which has allowed for the preservation of a steep societal hierarchy throughout modernization. Further culturally sensitive investigations are needed to explore the psychological foundations of societal development processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"236"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905613/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617516","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":"Evaluating academic motivation among Chinese secondary EFL learners: validation and measurement invariance.","authors":"Xia Kang, Dongpin Hu, Yajun Wu, Jiutong Luo","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02573-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02573-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inspired by self-determination theory (SDT), the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) was developed to measure students' learning motivation. While the AMS has been widely validated and used in educational contexts, it has generally overlooked the domain-specific nature of academic motivation, particularly in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) in China, home to the world's largest population of EFL learners. This study sought to adapt the AMS and substantiate its validity using both within-network and between-network approaches with a sample of 1,390 Chinese secondary EFL learners. Results from item analysis, internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed that the 28-item EFL-specific AMS exhibits robust psychometric properties, characterised by a seven-factor structure, and demonstrates invariance across gender and grade levels. Structural equation modelling (SEM) analyses further indicated that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations are positively correlated with perceived teacher support, engagement, and achievement, whereas amotivation is inversely associated with these outcomes. Implications, limitations, and directions for future research are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"235"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905449/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617507","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":"Examining body image satisfaction among transfeminine and cisgender female youth in Thailand: a community-based survey.","authors":"Thitaporn Prownpuntu, Nadvadee Aungkawattanapong, Jarujan Subchartanan, Orapa Suteerojntrakool, Therdpong Tempark, Chansuda Bongsebandhu-Phubhakdi","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02546-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02546-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Higher levels of body image dissatisfaction play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. Among different age groups, adolescents tend to focus more on their body image. However, there is limited data available on body image satisfaction in transfeminine youth. This study aimed to investigate body image satisfaction among transfeminine youth compared to cisgender female youth and to identify factors associated with body image satisfaction in transfeminine youth. Factors such as exercise and hormone intake were examined for their potential influence on body image satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed a self-administered questionnaire to survey a sample of 600 youth (212 transfeminine and 388 cisgender female), aged 12-25 years, between 2021 and 2022. Body image satisfaction was assessed using the Body Image Concern Inventory Score (BICI), with a higher BICI score indicating greater body image dissatisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 209 transfeminine youth and 378 cisgender female youth participated in the study. The results showed that transfeminine youth reported higher levels of body image dissatisfaction than cisgender female youth, with mean ± SD scores of 59.3 ± 15.8 and 50.2 ± 15.9, respectively. Notably, regular exercise was associated with greater body image satisfaction (adjusted b = -7.53 [95% CI -14.78 to -0.27]; p-value = 0.04), while gender-affirming hormone intake did not show a significant association with body image satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings emphasize the importance of evaluating body image among transfeminine youth and suggest that promoting regular exercise may be an effective strategy to reduce body image dissatisfaction in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"238"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905694/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617512","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":"Prevalence and determinants of depression and its association with social support among cancer patients: implications for enhancing oncology care.","authors":"Sameer A Alkubati, Abdulsalam M Halboup, Mohamed Ali Zoromba, Heba Emad El-Gazar, Eddieson Pasay-An, Basma Salameh, Hajer I Motakef, Mohamed H Atta, Abdelaziz Hendy, Habib Alrashedi","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02584-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02584-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early detection of depression in cancer patients is essential for improving health outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of depression among cancer patients and examined its association with social support.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted at Al Amal Cancer Center, Al-Thawra Hospital, Hodeida City, Yemen (January-March 2023). Data on sociodemographic characteristics, depression (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9), and social support (Oslo Social Support Scale, OSSS-3) were collected. Multivariate binary logistic regression identified significant depression factors, and Pearson's correlation was used to assess the relationship between social support and depression. A p value of < 0.05 indicated statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Depression incidence among cancer patients was 55% (n = 192). Multivariate analysis revealed that married (AOR = 9.472, p < 0.001) and divorced/widowed patients (AOR = 11.649, p < 0.001) were more likely to have depression than single individuals were. Higher education (diploma or above) was protective (AOR = 0.071, p < 0.001). Elevated lipid levels were linked to a lower depression risk (AOR = 0.189, p = 0.003), and a family history of cancer (AOR = 4.239, p < 0.001), longer disease duration (> 4 years) (AOR = 3.197, p = 0.006), and difficulty in activities (AOR = 8.704, p < 0.001) increased depression risk. A significant negative correlation between depression and social support was found (r = - 0.237, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Over half of cancer patients experience depression, which is influenced by marital status, education, and disease-related factors. Social support significantly mitigates depression.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Enhancing social support and integrating mental health assessments by psychiatric professionals in oncology care is essential for improving the emotional well-being and overall quality of life of cancer patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11900610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606720","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 effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students: the mediating role of psychological vulnerability.","authors":"Zhifeng Wang, Fengyun Wang, Baolei Ma, Haihong Xue, Botao Liu, Dongmei Wang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02539-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02539-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Life events are important risk factors for negative psychology such as depression and anxiety. However, individuals who experienced the same life events might not necessarily develop mental health problems. Some inherent psychological qualities among individuals may determine their mental health status under life events. Physical activity is beneficial to physical and mental health. What is the combined effect of physical activity and life events on individual depression and anxiety, and whether it can alleviate the psychological risk induced by life events, at present, there is no relevant research report.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To systematically analyze the combined effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students and the related mediating mechanism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Guided by a series of hypotheses, the study conducted a cross-sectional survey on the physical activity level, life event experience, psychological vulnerability, depression and anxiety of 3552 Chinese college students. On the basis of hierarchical comparison, correlation analysis, logistics regression analysis and structural equation model method were further used to explore the effect of physical activity and life events on mental health and the relationship between variables, and to test the research hypotheses in sequence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Physical activity was negatively but life events were positively correlated with anxiety and depression; Psychological vulnerability played a partial mediating role between physical activity and life events and mental health, accounting for 22.17% and 23.42% of the total effect, respectively; Physical activity and life events had an interaction effect on mental health, and psychological vulnerability played a completely mediating role, accounting for 91.86% of the total effect; Physical activity could significantly reverse the negative effect of life events on mental health.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Life events are important risk factors for poor mental health such as depression and anxiety. However, physical activity can effectively reverse the adverse effects of life events on mental health, and it is related to the mediating role of psychological vulnerability.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"233"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11899307/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617518","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 association between quality of life and psychological flexibility, depressive, anxiety or insomnia symptoms in patients with persistent indoor environment-related symptoms or chronic fatigue.","authors":"Sanna Selinheimo, Aki Vuokko, Päivi Lappalainen, Katariina Keinonen, Markku Sainio, Raimo Lappalainen, Tiina Paunio","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02549-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02549-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) can significantly impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and are often accompanied by psychiatric comorbidity. Psychological flexibility (PF), characterized by the ability to adapt functionally and congruently to diverse situations based on personal values, may play a crucial role in determining HRQoL. This study aims to examine the associations between symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia or PF and HRQoL among individuals with PPS associated with (i) the indoor environment (IE), (ii) chronic fatigue, or (iii) both.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We utilized the baseline data (n = 103) from a randomized controlled trial focused on improving the HRQoL of individuals (mean age 46.1, SD 7.8, 86% women) experiencing PPS associated with IE or chronic fatigue. Self-report questionnaires were administered to evaluate symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and dimensions of PF, including acceptance, cognitive fusion, and thought suppression. The primary outcome was HRQoL, assessed using a 15D questionnaire. The association between symptoms, PF dimensions, and HRQoL was examined using Pearson's correlation and ANCOVA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia were negatively associated with HRQoL (p <.001) across all participants. Among individuals with PPS associated with IE, higher PF was significantly associated with higher HRQoL. No association was found between PF and HRQoL in those with chronic fatigue-associated PPS or both conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PF associated with positive outcomes in HRQoL in individuals with PPS associated with the indoor environment, but not in those with chronic fatigue. Further research on the differences between these groups is warranted to enhance treatment targeting.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04532827 (registered 26.08.2020).</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"229"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11900652/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605973","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":"What is more likely in orthorexia nervosa: perfectionism or OC symptoms? A bayesian method in clinical and non-clinical samples.","authors":"Caterina Novara, Eleonora Maggio, Massimiliano Pastore, Sara Piasentin, Susanna Pardini, Sofia Mattioli","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02517-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02517-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) exhibits specific features that may overlap with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Perfectionism Striving (PS), and Perfectionism Concern (PC). While previous literature has shown predictiveness in different characteristics of ON, this study aimed to determine if PS, PC and OCD symptoms could predict ON dimensions in at-risk populations using Bayesian models.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study enrolled 622 individuals from three different at-risk populations: people who were following treatment for an Eating Disorder (Patients), people who were following a diet (Dieters) and University students with a degree in medicine or nursing (Students).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Using Bayesian probabilistic methods and considering group factors, the model was enhanced highlighting that ON characterised Patients, Dieters, and Students. The predictiveness of OC features, PS, and PC in different ON characteristics was confirmed in each group, and different patterns were observed in the three groups. Regarding problems related to ON, predictors were higher in Patients, followed by Dieters and Students. Posterior Predictive Distribution (PPD) showed that almost 50% of Patients incur ON-related problems. In ON knowledge, Patients and Dieters are very similar. When feelings related to ON were considered, Patients and Dieters showed different interactions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinicians should consider that one in two patients suffering from EDs might develop ON-related problems. People on a diet could show similar patterns of symptoms to patients in ON knowledge and feelings. Finally, our results confirm that perfectionism represents a risk factor for ON in each group considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11899392/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605992","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":"Screening and monitoring patients at high risk for mental health issues in COVID-19: a multicenter pre-post assessment study.","authors":"Jeonga Yoo, Jeong-Wook Seo, Minsu Ock, Jin Yong Jun","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02514-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02514-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to present the methods for screening, monitoring, and intervening with patients at high risk for mental health issues with COVID-19 at residential treatment centers, which are isolation treatment facilities for COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We evaluated the mental health status of COVID-19 patients in three residential treatment centers. At admission and one day before discharge, patients received via their mobile a questionnaire containing one question each on anxiety, subjective psychological distress, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression and suicidal ideation to identify those at high risk for mental health issues. High-risk patients and normal-risk participants who requested consultation were referred for psychological counseling. We evaluated the participants' clinical and mental health characteristics and performed a logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with worsened depression and suicide risk at discharge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 5,163 qualifying patients, 1,941 patients (37.6%) had their mental health assessed both at admission and discharge. In total, 661 persons (34.1%) required mental health support at admission and 648 persons (33.4%) at discharge. The patients at high risk for mental health issues at admission had an odds ratio of 5.31 (95% CI: 4.23-6.66) for depression at discharge, compared to those with normal mental health status at admission. The group that requested professional psychological counseling at admission showed an odds ratio of 2.33 (95% CI: 1.31-4.13) for depression at discharge.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Repeated mental health monitoring is crucial for COVID-19 patients. Additionally, a flexible intervention strategy should be developed to implement different screening methods for patients at high risk for mental health issues, depending on the status of the COVID-19 epidemic and available resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"226"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895362/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605533","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":"Associations between overprotective parenting style and academic anxiety among Chinese high school students.","authors":"Dexian Li, Wencan Li, Xin Lin, Xingchen Zhu","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02455-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02455-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Increasing attention has been paid to the effect of overprotective parenting style, which is prevalent in China, on academic anxiety among high school students. The present study aims to clarify the intrinsic dynamic mechanism and explore gender heterogeneity in this relationship. We also analyze the mediating roles of self-concept and positive coping style, and identify intervention programs for academic anxiety and psychological disorders from these dynamic connections.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were analyzed using a stratified whole-cluster random sampling method from a sample of 2,286 high school students aged 14-19 years in three regions of China: Shanxi (n = 784), Hebei (n = 675), and Henan (n = 827). Pearson correlation, ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis, path analysis, and Fisher's permutation test (FPT) were used to examine the effects of overprotective parenting style on high school students' academic anxiety.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant positive predictive effect between overprotective parenting style and high school students' academic anxiety ( β = 0.848, t = 144.855, p < 0.001). Students' self-concept was significantly and positively correlated with positive coping style ( β = 0.418, t = 20.720, p < 0.001) and served as mediators in this relationship. Additionally, overprotective parenting style may indirectly alleviate academic anxiety through these mediating factors. Gender variations were also revealed: female students (0.338) showed more negative effects of an overprotective parenting style on academic anxiety compared to male students (0.269).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study indicate that overprotective parenting style increases the risk of academic anxiety among Chinese high school students. However, this effect is partially mediated by students' self-concept and positive coping style. Therefore, schools and educational policymakers should consider the interrelationships and interactions when designing intervention strategies for adolescents' academic anxiety and psychological disorders. The objective is to effectively decrease the occurrence of adverse behavioral outcomes among adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"231"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11899071/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606718","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}