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{"title":"Social prescriptions for advancing resilience in kids (SPARK): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Samantha Kempe, Susan Bennett, Olivia MacLeod, Nadia Mohamed, Paula Cloutier, Caitlin Muhl, Daniel Hayes, Nicholas Mitsakakis, Gary Goldfield, Nicole Racine","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03465-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03465-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Child mental health needs are rising in Canada, with over half a million young people requiring access to mental health care. Social determinants, including poverty and limited social support, contribute significantly to these difficulties. Social prescribing (SP), a non-medical intervention connecting individuals to community resources, is gaining traction in child and youth wellbeing research, though empirical evidence remains limited.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The overarching goal of the Social Prescriptions for Advancing Resilience in Kids (SPARK) study is to establish the preliminary feasibility of implementing social prescribing for children and youth on an outpatient MH waitlist. The study objectives are to determine feasibility and evaluate effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study will recruit 170 children and youth between the ages of 11 and 17 on the waitlist for outpatient mental health support at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or educational control group. Youth in the intervention group will receive a social prescription connecting them to community-based activities of their choice, while those in the control group will receive an educational booklet on social connections. Caregivers will also be invited to take part in the study. Children, youth, and their caregivers in the control group will complete online questionnaires at baseline and again 12 weeks later, while those in the intervention group will complete them at baseline and 12 weeks after beginning the social prescribing activities. The questionnaires will address demographic information, youths' symptoms of anxiety and depression, overall wellbeing, emotional and behavioural difficulties, social connectedness, and protective factors. Additionally, children and youth, caregivers, and staff (i.e., clinicians, medical practitioners) will participate in qualitative interviews about their experiences with SP.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings from this study will add important knowledge about the impact of social prescribing as an approach to support the wellbeing of children and youth experiencing mental health challenges. In addition, this study will offer valuable insights into the barriers encountered and the strategies used to facilitate effective implementation of child and youth social prescribing.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov on June 6, 2025 (NCT07022561).</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1126"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512886/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276175","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":"Mindfulness and problematic smartphone use: indirect and conditional associations via self-regulated learning and digital detox.","authors":"Aamer Aldbyani, Zhang Chuanxia, Afnan Alhimaidi, Yanwen Li","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03485-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03485-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1131"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512258/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276140","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 emotional distress, psychological adjustment, life satisfaction, and resilience: validation of the Turkish version of the social emotional distress survey-secondary-brief.","authors":"Murat Yıldırım, Gülçin Güler Öztekin, Nouf Abdullah Alshehri, Abdulmohsen Mohammed Abdullah Alkhulayfi","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-02639-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-02639-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social-emotional distress is related to greater mental health challenges and reduced well-being. However, factors that mitigate its impact on mental health and well-being outcomes remain relatively understudied. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between social-emotional distress, psychological adjustment problems, and life satisfaction among undergraduate students. For the first time, the study also validated the psychometric properties of the five-item version of the Social Emotional Distress Survey-Secondary-Brief (SEDS-S-Brief) in Turkish. The sample consisted of 545 Turkish undergraduate students (77.43% female) aged 18 to 22 years (M = 20.32, SD = 1.16), who completed the SEDS-S-Brief, Brief Resilience Scale, Brief Psychological Adjustment Scale-6, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure for the SEDS-S-Brief, with good internal consistency reliability. The mediation model revealed that social-emotional distress significantly predicted resilience. Also, social-emotional distress and resilience significantly predicted psychological adjustment problems and life satisfaction. Furthermore, resilience mediated the relationships between social-emotional distress, psychological adjustment problems, and life satisfaction. These findings enhance our understanding of the critical role of resilience in buffering the negative effects of social-emotional distress on mental health and well-being. The results have practical implications for developing interventions aimed at reducing the impact of social-emotional distress on the mental health and well-being of young adults by fostering resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1125"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512788/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276138","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":"How does eFangelism trigger hedonic consumption in sports? The mediating role of fan engagement through social networking sites.","authors":"Mehmet Ali Horozoğlu, Ozan Korkmaz","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03418-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03418-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The power of sports, which plays an important role in bringing modern societies together, in shaping the behavior of individuals cannot be ignored. The role of this power in individuals' consumption behavior is worth examining. The current study examined the mediating role of fan engagement through social networking sites in the relationship between Sports eFangelism and hedonic consumption in sports.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The participants were football fans in Türkiye (N = 495). The Sport eFangelism Scale, Fan Engagement through Social Networking Sites Scale, and Hedonic Consumption Attitude Scale in Sports were used to collect the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study results showed that fan engagement through social networking sites has a mediating role in the relationship between Sports eFangelism and hedonic consumption in sports. In addition, hedonic consumption in sports has a significant positive relationship with Sports eFangelism and fan engagement through social networking sites.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study reveals that Sports eFangelism is positively associated with hedonic consumption in sports, and that fan engagement through social networking sites plays a significant mediating role in this relationship. These findings emphasize the importance of digital fan communities in shaping sports consumption behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1127"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512896/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276132","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":"Emotional intelligence as a predictor of mental health in undergraduate students.","authors":"Jorge Acebes-Sánchez, Alejo García-Naveira, Ryan T Conners, Sonia García-Merino","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03241-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03241-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to analyze whether trait emotional intelligence statistically predicts mental health outcomes in university students.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Six hundred forty-seven undergraduate students from the Community of Madrid participated. The Trait Meta Mood Scale-24 (TMMS-24) was used to assess emotional intelligence, and the Global Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was used to assess mental health. Student's t-analysis and ANOVA were performed for the comparative study, as well as multiple regression for the predictive analysis of emotional intelligence on mental health.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A multiple regression model was calculated to predict mental health in the total sample [F (4, 642) = 58.94, p ≤ .001] with an R² = .269. For males [F (3, 175) = 33.01, p ≤ .001] with an R² = .361. For females [F (4, 463) = 33.84, p ≤ .001, R² = .213] with an.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The dimensions that make up emotional intelligence (attention, clarity, and emotional repair) predict mental health in university students in the Community of Madrid.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1130"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276026","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":"Reciprocal mediation between alexithymia and post-traumatic growth as influencing factors of depression: a cross-sectional analysis in hospitalized older patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.","authors":"Xiaohui Wang, Jing Wen, Ying Wu, Ziyan Xiong, Li Cong","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03469-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03469-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Positive psychology suggests combining negative and positive emotions for research, which is beneficial for promoting mental health. Depression is frequently reported among older patients with chronic non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to analyze the status and influencing factors of depression in hospitalized older patients undergoing chronic non-communicable diseases and explore the relationships between alexithymia (negative emotion) and post-traumatic growth (positive emotion) on depression (negative emotion).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional survey using simple random sampling of hospitalized older patients with chronic non-communicable diseases admitted to three tertiary hospitals in Changsha from November 2023 to February 2024. The data were collected by the questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, Self-rating Depression Scale, twenty-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale, and Post-traumatic Growth Inventory. We then performed statistical analyses and constructed structural models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 321 hospitalized geriatrics with NCDs were surveyed, of whom 77.88% were diagnosed with depression. Self-care ability and post-traumatic growth are protective factors against depression, while alexithymia is a risk factor that has been linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms. In addition, alexithymia mediated the relationship between post-traumatic growth and depression, and post-traumatic growth also played a mediating role between alexithymia and depression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>During hospitalization, the depression situation of older patients with chronic non-communicable diseases is very serious. Alexithymia and post-traumatic growth not only directly affect depression, but also play an intermediary role in indirectly affecting depression. Medical staff should enhance patients' emotional regulation and expression, promote post-traumatic recovery, and thereby improve their depressive psychology.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1124"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276192","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":"Digital health interventions targeting psychological health in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review.","authors":"Binbin Ji, Intan Maharani Sulistyawati Batubara, Janene Batten, Xinyi Peng, Sanmei Chen, Zhao Ni","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03219-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03219-5","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Research consistently shows that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a greater risk of psychological difficulties. While various interventions exist to enhance the psychological health of these parents, the potential of digital health interventions (DHIs) in this context remains underexplored.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objective: &lt;/strong&gt;This scoping review aims to examine the availability and effectiveness of DHIs designed to support the psychological health of parents of children with ASD.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;A scoping review approach was used to map the available evidence. An expert medical librarian (JB) searched six major databases-(1) CINAHL, (2) Ovid EMBASE, (3) Ovid Global Health, (4) Ovid MEDLINE, (5) Ovid PsycINFO, and (6) Web of Science-to identify studies on ASD, digital health technologies, and intervention outcomes concerning the psychological health of parents of children with ASD. Searches were conducted in June 2024. Three independent reviewers (BJ, IMSB, and XP) conducted study selection and data extraction. The methods and reporting adhered to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;A total of 53 studies published between 2013 and 2024 were identified, examining the effectiveness of DHIs on the psychological health of parents of children with ASD under 18 years of age. Most studies (54.7%) originated from the United States, followed by China (13.2%). In terms of intervention content, the studies primarily focus on parental skill training and support (n = 27), managing children's problem behavior and health (n = 15), and parental psychological health and emotional regulation (n = 11). Regarding intervention methods, the studies were categorized into videoconferencing telehealth, e-learning telehealth, mHealth, and asynchronous telehealth, with Zoom being the most frequently used platform (n = 16). Psychological health outcomes assessed in the included studies were grouped into three dimensions: negative psychological aspects, positive psychological aspects, and overall well-being, with stress being the most frequently assessed variable (n = 37). Significant improvements were reported in 75% of non-controlled studies and 62.1% of controlled studies, supporting the effectiveness of DHIs. All 12 studies assessing long-term effects of DHIs confirmed sustained psychological benefits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;This review demonstrates that DHIs are a promising approach for improving the psychological health of parents of children with ASD. While the mechanisms behind their effectiveness remain unclear, DHIs offer accessible, cost-effective, and impactful support. Further research is needed to focus on parents' psychological health and emotional regulation, explore advanced technologies, incorporate positive psychological strategies, and assess both short- and long-term outcomes in order to maximize the potenti","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1128"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512936/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276092","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 fully immersive virtual reality technology combined with psychological and behavioral intervention on autism spectrum disorder.","authors":"Ning Li, Maolin Tian, Yanfang Yang, Zhenhuan Liu, Lixin Sun, Boxia Li","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03460-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03460-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>At present, there is a lack of targeted support models for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mainly relying on comprehensive treatment with rehabilitation, education, and medication as supplements. Although there is some effectiveness, there are shortcomings such as long treatment cycles and limited engagement from some autistic children, especially in traditional formats. This study explores the effectiveness of fully immersive virtual reality (FIVR) combined with psychological and behavioral interventions for ASD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this retrospective cohort study, 124 children with autism who received treatment at Hongxinkang New Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tongren from January 2024 to July 2024 were included. 62 patients who received FIVR combined with psychological and behavioral intervention were matched in a 1:1 ratio with the queue receiving psychological and behavioral intervention. The main endpoint is the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC), as well as the scores of Psychoeducational Profile-third edition (PEP-3) after three months of intervention. The secondary outcome is the satisfaction of the child's family members.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After three months of intervention, both groups showed reductions in ABC and CARS scores, with the FIVR group exhibiting more pronounced improvements. ANCOVA confirmed significant adjusted group differences favoring the FIVR group (ABC adjusted mean difference = - 5.67, 95% CI [-6.34, - 5.01], partial η² = 0.712; CARS adjusted mean difference = - 3.36, 95% CI [-4.10, - 2.61], partial η² = 0.408). Similarly, PEP-3 total scores were significantly higher in the FIVR group (adjusted mean difference = 8.21, 95% CI [6.48, 9.95], partial η² = 0.430), with consistent gains across subdomains, particularly in language and adaptive behavior. Family satisfaction was also greater in the FIVR group (95.2% vs. 82.3%; χ² = 5.153, P = 0.023; Cramér's V = 0.20, 95% CI [0.012, 0.362]).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Integrating FIVR with psychological and behavioral interventions may yield robust improvements in behavioral regulation, autism severity, neuropsychological development, and caregiver satisfaction. By incorporating ANCOVA adjusted for baseline covariates and reporting effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals, the robustness and clinical relevance of these findings were strengthened. Nevertheless, given the retrospective and non-randomized design, these results should be interpreted as preliminary. Future prospective randomized controlled trials are essential to confirm the effectiveness, durability, and mechanisms of FIVR-based interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1120"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512485/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145259554","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":"Couples' therapies can improve clinical outcomes of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: meta-analysis of eighteen clinical studies.","authors":"Yu-Ting Tao, Jin Xie, Hua-Ling Jiang, Teng-Yu Gao, Xin Liu, Chao Zhang, Ling Yang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03464-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03464-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Partners play an important role in a couple's life, and the whole family may face various challenges when meeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effect of couples' therapies for PTSD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study obtained relevant data from databases including Ovid Medline(R) ALL, Ovid Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and American Psychological Association PsycInfo until July 03, 2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The couples' therapies showed an adherence rate (Proportion = 69%, 95%CI: 64% to 73%). Comparing with before couples' therapies, there were significant improvement in for patients (SMD = -0.79, 95%CI: -1.13 to -0.46) and for partners (SMD = -0.78, 95%CI: -1.05 to -0.52) after therapy, and there were significant improvement in intimate relationship functioning for patients (SMD = 0.27, 95%CI: 0.12 to 0.42) and partners (SMD = 0.38, 95%CI: 0.20 to 0.56), and in depression level for patients (SMD = -0.61, 95%CI: -0.82 to -0.40) and partners (SMD = -0.29, 95%CI: -0.50 to -0.07) after couples' therapies. Outcomes included comparisons with subgroup analysis which revealed that PTSD symptoms had better consequence for patients in age < 40 (SMD = -1.04, 95%CI: -1.93 to -0.16), male (SMD = -1.48, 95%CI: -1.95 to -1.01), and sessions ≥ 10 (SMD = -1.14, 95%CI: -1.53 to -0.74), trauma-focused (SMD = -1.17, 95%CI: -1.60 to -0.73), non-military personnel (SMD = -1.37, 95%CI: -1.94 to -0.79) and CBCT (SMD = -0.87, 95%CI: -1.24 to -0.49) had preferable outcomes for in PTSD symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrated the improvement of couples' therapies in PTSD symptoms, intimate relationship functioning and depression level. It was also found that the adherence rate of couples' therapies for PTSD was higher in Males, and the PTSD symptoms showed more conspicuous improvement in patients younger than 40 years of age, males, longer sessions of therapy, trauma-focused and CBCT after couples' therapies.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>The protocol of meta-analysis was available at the Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/s39jn/ ).</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1119"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512887/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145259519","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":"How does the online discussion intervention influence learners' engagement, emotions, and motivation in a blended learning environment? Learners' need for cognition matters.","authors":"Zhen Wang, Xiaoge Chen, Haoli Zhao, Yulu Xu, Ping Wang","doi":"10.1186/s40359-025-03466-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40359-025-03466-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Although online discussions are widely recognized as an effective instructional strategy in blended learning environments, their differential impacts on learners with varying need for cognition (NFC) remain underexplored. This study specifically examines how online discussion interventions affect learners' engagement, emotions, and motivation, with particular focus on the moderating role of learners' NFC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we conducted a 2 (NFC: higher NFC/lower NFC) × 2 (online discussion intervention: online discussion/non-online discussion) between-subjects design and recruited 95 teacher education undergraduates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that (a) online discussion intervention led to higher learning engagement, more enjoyment and less boredom than non-online discussion conditions; and (b) learners with higher NFC reported higher learning engagement and autonomous learning motivation, as well as more enjoyment and less boredom than learners with lower NFC. In addition, learners with higher NFC generated more high-quality discussion content than those with lower NFC in online discussions; and (c) NFC moderated the effects of online discussion intervention on cognitive engagement and autonomous learning motivation, with higher-NFC learners benefiting more from online discussions.</p><p><strong>Originality/value: </strong>The findings highlight the critical role of bolstering learners' NFC and demonstrate the necessity of implementing NFC-based dynamic support mechanisms in online discussions. This study provides the first empirical evidence supporting personalized online discussion design based on NFC, contributing to the optimization of pedagogical effectiveness for diverse learner populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":37867,"journal":{"name":"BMC Psychology","volume":"13 1","pages":"1122"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12512728/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145259527","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}