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{"title":"Relations between traditional gender-role attitudes, personality traits, and preference for the stay-at-home mother role in Lebanon.","authors":"Liza El Helou, Mona Ayoub","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02832-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02832-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Why do some college-educated mothers of minor children prefer to stay at home to care for the family and the house, while others prefer to work outside the house in addition to caring for the children? The Social Role Theory suggests that mothers' preference for the homemaking role is influenced by their endorsement of traditional gender-role attitudes. We propose that mothers' personality traits are also associated with their preference for the homemaking role. The aim of this study is to test this proposition by examining the relations between mothers' Big Five personality traits and their preference for being a stay-at-home mother, controlling for their endorsement of traditional gender-role attitudes. For this purpose, four hundred and nine college-educated mothers of minor children in Lebanon were recruited through social media platforms to fill an online survey about their personality traits, traditional gender-role attitudes, preference for the homemaking role, and demographics. Data was analyzed using hierarchical regression. It was found that preference to be a stay-at-home mother was positively predicted by mothers' neuroticism, and negatively predicted by mothers' openness to experience above and beyond their internalized traditional gender-role attitudes. The findings suggest that both personality and cultural factors should be considered when understanding mothers' employment status preferences. They also call employers and policy makers to continue working on creating more mother-friendly work environments to retain women of all personalities in the workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"495"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065360/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023001","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 journey of medical field students: uncovering medical student syndrome, personality traits, and their interactions.","authors":"Mohamed Abdelfatah Abdellatif, Heba A Abdel Salam, Hossam Tharwat Ali, Salma Mohammed Hussein, Ahmed Ali Abdalla, Mohamed Khaled Khorkhash, Feras Ammar Alsabbagh, Nesreen Kamel Elsayed, Fatma Ahmed Ibrahim, Samar A Amer","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02788-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02788-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Medical students commonly experience Medical Student Syndrome (MSS), a condition where they compare their vague symptoms to the medical problems and life-threatening diseases they are learning about in medical school, even though their health profile is free. Our research aims to investigate the symptoms of MSS (anxiety-related illness) and hypochondriasis, as well as their impact on the lives of students. Additionally, we aim to study various types of personalities and, finally, investigate the demographic determinants of MSS and their interactions with various personality types among medical students in Egypt in the period between September and December 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This analytical cross-sectional study targeted 300 students recruited from the medical field at Zagazig University. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of four main components: demographic data, the MSS questionnaire, the personality-type questionnaire, and the MSS's impact. The collected data was coded and analyzed using R statistical software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 300 medical field students recruited, 261 (87.0%) were Egyptian, 164 (54.67%) were female, and 216 (72.0%) were medical students without co-morbidity. 181 (60.33%) were aware of the MSS. Only 11 (3.67%) individuals met all criteria of the DSM-V for anxiety disorder, while 20 (6.67%) individuals met all criteria of the DSM-IV for hypochondriasis. The most common anxiety symptoms were difficulty sleeping (50.00%), lack of productivity or difficulty concentrating (44.0%), and rapid heart rate (31.67%). In terms of personality, being sympathetic and warm received the highest median of 6.00 while being critical and quarrelsome received the lowest median score of 2.00. The health anxiety score significantly negatively correlates with dependable and self-disciplined personality traits, while it significantly positively correlates with anxiety and upset personality traits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Around one-third of the sample experienced preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease, with a trivial number of students meeting the criteria for anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis. More than one-third reported negative impacts on sleep, productivity, concentration, and heart rate. Females, Egyptian students, those from rural areas, and dentistry students had higher anxiety scores, whereas medical students had the lowest scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"490"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054769","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 Nexus between music classes and psychological wellbeing: the moderating role of sustainable education policy and teachers innovative support in the post Covid-19 era.","authors":"Qi Fang, Xu Chen","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02833-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02833-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The study was conducted to address the gaps in literature and improve the psychological well-being of Chinese students. For this purpose, the impact of music classes on psychological well-being of the students was investigated. Furthermore, the study investigated the moderating role of sustainable education policy and teachers' innovative support on the relationship between music classes and students' psychological well-being.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The study used a five-point Likert scale and random sampling method was used to collect data from Chinese students in Beijing, China. A useful sample of 1409 respondents was finalized. The study used Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This research found that the relationship between music classes and students' psychological well-being in the context of China is significantly accepted. This research also found that the moderating role of sustainable education policy and teachers' innovative support between music classes and the psychological well-being of the students is accepted. The research has contributed a novel framework to the body of literature.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>The research findings have theoretical implications that have improved the body of knowledge critically. This research has presented practical ways to advance the psychological well-being of the students. The findings of this research have some future directions for studies in future to contribute to the knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"491"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054770","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":"Longitudinal impact of machiavellianism on adolescent prosocial behavior and suicidal risk: the role of hope and loneliness.","authors":"Kaixuan Gao, Fengling Fang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02796-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02796-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescence represents a pivotal stage marked by substantial physiological and psychological transformations, during which prosocial behavior and suicide risk are of paramount concern. Machiavellianism, a personality trait encompassing self-centeredness, utilitarianism, and manipulativeness, may exert an influence on these behaviors. This study was designed to explore the impact of Machiavellianism on adolescent prosocial behavior and suicide risk, with a specific emphasis on the mediating effects of hope and loneliness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 618 Chinese middle school students (mean age: 13.65 years) participated in this study by completing assessments of Machiavellianism, hope, loneliness, prosocial behavior, and suicide risk at two distinct time points. Structural equation modeling techniques were utilized to investigate the mediating roles of hope and loneliness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed a negative correlation between Machiavellianism and prosocial behavior, as well as hope, while a positive association was observed between Machiavellianism and loneliness and suicide risk. Furthermore, hope and loneliness emerged as mediators in the relationship between Machiavellianism and both prosocial behavior and suicide risk, with hope functioning as a protective factor and loneliness serving as a risk factor.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay among Machiavellianism, hope, loneliness, prosocial behavior, and suicide risk in adolescents. Understanding these intricate relationships can guide the development of targeted mental health interventions aimed at addressing the needs of high-risk youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144039355","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":"Retraction Note: The interrelationships between Chinese learners' trait emotional intelligence and teachers' emotional support in learners' engagement.","authors":"Yao Yan, Xusheng Zhang, Tong Lei, Pei Zheng, Chao Jiang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02816-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02816-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"489"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12063366/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052362","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":"Does depression drive technology overuse or vice-versa? a cross-lagged panel analysis of bidirectional relationships among Chinese university students.","authors":"Yuting Zhan, Xu Ding","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02840-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02840-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The escalating prevalence of depression among university students coincides with unprecedented technology engagement, yet the directional relationship remains contested. While cross-sectional research suggests associations between technology use patterns and depressive symptoms, longitudinal evidence examining bidirectional influences remains scarce, particularly in non-Western populations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine the bidirectional relationships between specific technology use patterns and depression severity among Chinese university students using a methodologically rigorous longitudinal design.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study conducted a four-wave longitudinal study with assessments at 3-month intervals among undergraduate students (N = 737) from three universities in eastern China. Participants completed validated measures of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), and technology use patterns (duration, timing, motivational contexts). Cross-lagged panel models with random intercepts were used to examine bidirectional relationships while controlling for between-person differences and covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Total technology use exhibited significant bidirectional relationships with depression, but specific patterns showed distinct relationships. Night-time use (β = 0.16, 95% CI [0.08-0.24], p < 0.001) and social-comparison-motivated use (β = 0.19, 95% CI [0.11-0.27], p < 0.001) predicted subsequent increases in depression, with stronger effects than the reverse pathway (depression to increased technology use). Conversely, depression predicted increased escapism-motivated technology use (β = 0.23, 95% CI [0.14-0.32], p < 0.001) more strongly than the reverse pathway. Body mass index significantly moderated these relationships, with stronger technology-to-depression effects among participants with overweight/obesity (β = 0.27, 95% CI [0.16-0.38], p < 0.001) compared to normal-weight participants (β = 0.11, 95% CI [0.03-0.19], p = 0.009). The observed relationships remained significant after adjusting for anxiety, sleep quality, and socioeconomic factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings reveal complex, pattern-specific bidirectional relationships between technology use and depression, with important temporal precedence differences. The results suggest that certain technology use contexts may contribute more strongly to depression development, while depression may drive other specific usage patterns. These findings have implications for targeted intervention approaches addressing both depression and problematic technology use among university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"492"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065193/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042598","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":"Retraction Note: Structural modeling of EFL/ESL teachers' physical activity, mental health, psychological well-being, and self-efficacy.","authors":"Min Guo, Shaohua Jiang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02814-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02814-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"485"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12063407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050003","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":"Alarm fatigue and its association with perceived stress, resilience, and coping behaviors among Palestinian nursing students during clinical internship in critical care units: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Basma Salameh, Jihad Abdallah, Malakeh Z Malak, Anas Shehadeh, Bahaeddin Hammad","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02809-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02809-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a lack of studies on alarm fatigue among nursing students during their internships in critical care units. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between alarm fatigue and perceived stress, resilience, and coping behaviors among Palestinian nursing students during their internships in critical care units.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was adopted involving 141 nursing students during their internships in critical care units in Palestine. A self-reported online questionnaire was used to collect data. It included the Alarm Fatigue Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), and Coping Behavior Inventory (CBI). Descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis. The data were collected at the end of the internships in January 2024.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The results showed that the participants had moderate levels of alarm fatigue (M = 21.71, SD = 7.78 out of 52), perceived stress (M = 1.36, SD = 0.83 out of 4), and resilience (M = 3.25, SD = 0.60 out of 5). Problem-solving was the most frequent coping behavior. A weak positive correlation was found between alarm fatigue and perceived stress (r = 0.22, p < 0.01). In contrast, a negative moderate relationship existed between alarm fatigue and resilience (-0.40, p < 0.001) and problem-solving behavior (r= -0.34, p < 0.001). Resilience and problem-solving behavior were the main predictors of alarm fatigue.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the importance of recognizing the correlated factors of alarm fatigue among nursing students during their internships, especially in critical care units. Strategies that foster resilience and positive coping mechanisms and minimize the perceived stress should be implemented to minimize alarm fatigue among nursing students and enhance their well-being and clinical performance. Ongoing guidance and training on effective alarm control practices are vitally important. Implementing effective stress-reduction measures, such as mindfulness-based practices and adopting positive coping strategies are essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"486"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12063433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144014186","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":"Social networking sites use and life satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of e-health literacy, fatigue, uncertainty, and stress.","authors":"Saeed Pahlevan Sharif, Navaz Naghavi, Osveh Esmaeelinezhad, Long She, Kelly-Ann Allen, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Pardis Rahmatpour","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02769-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02769-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Excessive social media use during health crises can lead to information overload and psychological distress, yet the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. This study investigated how social networking sites (SNS) affected life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran and whether this relationship was explained by SNS fatigue, uncertainty about disease, and stress. The research also examined whether e-health literacy was a protective factor in this process. Results confirmed that SNS use negatively affected life satisfaction through a sequential pathway of increased fatigue, uncertainty, and stress. E-health literacy moderated the initial link between SNS use and fatigue, with higher literacy weakening this relationship. The results demonstrate the complex relationship between SNS use and wellbeing during health crises and highlight the potential protective role of e-health literacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12063425/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143986631","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":"Investigation of attachment social exclusion and risky behaviors in adolescents.","authors":"Fahri Sezer, Aytekin Gürtepe","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02822-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02822-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The primary aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between attachment, social exclusion, and risky behaviors in adolescents. The sample comprised 463 adolescents, aged 13-18, attending various high schools in Turkey. Data were collected using three instruments: the Parent and Peer Attachment Inventory, the Ostracism (Social Exclusion) Scale for Adolescents, and the Risk Behaviors Scale. The results revealed a moderate negative correlation between attachment to mothers and risky behaviors, while a weaker negative correlation was observed between attachment to fathers and risky behaviors. Additionally, a low but statistically significant negative correlation was found between peer attachment and risky behaviors. Social exclusion was positively correlated with antisocial behaviors, suicidal tendencies, and school dropout, although the correlations were weak. In contrast, a weak but significant negative relationship was observed between social exclusion and eating habits. No significant association was identified between social exclusion and behaviors such as alcohol consumption or smoking.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"487"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12063325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049017","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}