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{"title":"Health and lifestyle challenges among non-binary youth: a study of the Cuida-te+ Program.","authors":"Marta Raimundo, Tania Gaspar, Catarina Noronha, Ana Cerqueira, Cátia Branquinho, Fábio B Guedes, Gina Tomé, Marta Reis, Melissa Ramos, Margarida Gaspar de Matos","doi":"10.5114/hpr/217419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr/217419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-binary youth has been described as a particularly vulnerable group, facing unique challenges regarding their health and lifestyle. It is urgent to identify these challenges and to promote well-being in this population.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>This study aimed to analyze gender differences in health and lifestyles in a sample of Portuguese adolescents. It is part of the Cuida-te+ Program of the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ, I.P.), which aims to promote the health and lifestyles of young people aged 12 to 25. This program includes Mobile Units, which consist of awareness-raising actions in places where there is a significant presence of the target population (i.e., schools). To assess the mentioned indicators, a questionnaire was shared at the end of these actions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed no significant differences when comparing binary and non-binary genders, regarding life satisfaction and the practice of physical activity, smoking, inebriation, general drug use, screen time, and hours of sleep. However, in other areas, non-binary people reported worse results compared to their peers. Namely, they reported poorer eating habits, more frequent lifetime alcohol consumption, and use of some types of illegal drugs (e.g., LSD), less use of screen time for the purpose of studying, working and/or researching, more arguments with family, friends and/or partner, more often not sleeping enough, and more negative results regarding health and well-being (e.g., more symptoms of sadness and exhaustion).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These results highlight the importance of monitoring and creating adjusted responses, tailored to the needs of non-binary youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 3","pages":"258-270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13489822/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799194","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 ties that bind: exploring the impact of sociometric position, friendships, and bullying on early adolescents' subjective well-being.","authors":"Tamás Hoffmann, Karola Diósi, Bence Basa, András Vargha, Katalin N Kollár","doi":"10.5114/hpr/218453","DOIUrl":"10.5114/hpr/218453","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early adolescence is a crucial period when social connections form an important basis for children's self-concept and also for their subjective well-being (SWB). Although research has focused on the interactions between SWB of children and their social connections, few studies have examined more than one social aspect simultaneously. In this study, we aimed to address this research gap by investigating acceptance, rejection, friendships, popularity, and involvement in bullying as predictors of children's SWB, hypothesizing that each makes an independent contribution.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>This study examined the interrelations between SWB and key aspects of peer relationships - sociometric position, friendships, popularity, and bullying - among 498 Hungarian upper elementary-school children aged 10-14. Using a computerized data-collection method, we assessed peer-nominated social variables and administered measures of SWB (Happiness Measure for Schoolchildren and Mental Health Test).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results confirmed the previous findings that SWB is moderately but significantly associated with the number of mutual friendships, rejection, outgoing friendship ties, and victimization experiences.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The novelty of this research lies in the simultaneous examination of variables typically studied in isolation, allowing for an analysis of their unique contributions as predictors. These findings advance our understanding of the complex interplay between peer relationships and SWB in early adolescence and highlight the importance of fostering positive social connections in school settings to promote children's well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 2","pages":"179-194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13200272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036271","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":"Hope of success and fear of failure in post-COVID patients.","authors":"Valentin Schick, Eva Morawa, Regina Herold, Katharina Koller, Yesim Erim","doi":"10.5114/hpr/217182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr/217182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) affects mental health, but knowledge of PCS remains limited. Investigating key motives, such as personal achievement, might help in understanding the behavior of patients with PCS. This study examined the associations between hope of success (HS) and fear of failure (FF) and health indicators in a PCS sample.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>In total, 332 patients completed questionnaires of PCS symptom severity (PCS-S), post-exertional malaise (PEM), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale, FSS), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, GAD-7), as well as HS and FF. Correlations among these constructs and multiple linear regression analysis with PCS-S as a dependent variable were examined. A two-step cluster analysis identified clusters based on HS and FF scores, which were compared with each other.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The strength of the correlations between increased HS and elevated levels of depression and anxiety was moderate, while the correlations of strength with higher fatigue and PEM were weak. In the linear regression model, high HS was associated with lower PCS-S levels. Clusters with high HS tended to show more symptoms of depression and anxiety. The cluster with both high HS and FF exhibited the highest levels of these symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HS appeared to be a relevant achievement motive for mental health impairment of PCS patients. Clusters demonstrated differing effects of combinations of HS and FF on health. To understand the underlying mechanisms, further research is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 3","pages":"271-279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13489824/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799192","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":"Quality of life in women with endometriosis in Portugal: a cross-sectional study on the roles of social support and sexual satisfaction.","authors":"Noa Cacete, Juliana Pedro, Filipa Pimenta, Tânia Brandão","doi":"10.5114/hpr/216284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr/216284","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Endometriosis, a chronic and often painful gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, significantly impacts multiple facets of women's lives, including their sexual health, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. The heterogeneous presentation of symptoms, ranging from dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia to infertility, exerts not only a physical toll but also an emotional and social burden. This cross-sectional study explored how social support contributed to the quality of life in Portuguese-speaking women residing in Portugal with endometriosis and how sexual satisfaction could contribute to explaining these associations.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>A total of 106 women with a self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis, with a mean age of 33.54 years (<i>SD</i> = 7.43), participated in the study. Data were collected online between January and May 2024 using self-report measures of quality of life, sexual satisfaction, and perceived social support.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that higher social support is significantly associated with greater sexual satisfaction (<i>B</i> = .17, <i>SE</i> = .06, <i>t</i> = 2.84, <i>p</i> < .001, 95% CI [.05, .29]) and improved overall quality of life (<i>B</i> = .19, <i>SE</i> = .03, <i>t</i> = 5.44, <i>p</i> < .001, 95% CI [.12, .26]). Sexual satisfaction significantly mediated the relationship between social support and quality of life (indirect effect = .05, SE = .02, 95% CI [.01, .09].</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings underscore the importance of social connections and sexual health in managing endometriosis among Portuguese-speaking women residing in Portugal, offering valuable insights for clinical practice and future research on holistic care for women with chronic conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 3","pages":"213-222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13489818/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799168","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":"Beyond skin deep: self-compassion mediates the link between body shame and psychopathology in people with alopecia and psoriasis.","authors":"Diogo Carreiras, Rita Simões, Miguel Alves","doi":"10.5114/hpr/215239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr/215239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alopecia and psoriasis are autoimmune dermatological conditions that significantly impact body image. Individuals living with these conditions often experience body shame, which has been linked to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression. Self-compassion refers to the capacity to be sensitive to one's own suffering and the motivation to alleviate it, and may act as a protective factor against psychological distress. This study aimed to compare psychological outcomes between the general population and individuals living with alopecia or psoriasis, and to test the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between external shame and symptoms of anxiety and depression among those with these dermatological conditions.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>Participants included 377 adults from the general population, 78 individuals with alopecia, and 67 individuals with psoriasis. All participants completed self-report questionnaires measuring symptoms of depression, anxiety, internal and external body shame, and self-compassion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the general population generally experiences lower levels of body shame and depressive symptoms and higher self-compassion than people with alopecia and psoriasis. Also, in both groups with dermatological conditions, self-compassion was moderately to strongly negatively correlated with internal and external shame and depressive symptoms, and moderately negatively correlated with anxiety symptoms. Mediation analyses showed that self-compassion mediated both relationships between external shame and depression and anxiety, with models explaining 50% and 22%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights the potential utility of compassion-focused therapies to mitigate body image shame and associated psychopathology in individuals living with visible dermatological conditions such as alopecia and psoriasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 3","pages":"223-233"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13489819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799214","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":"Reducing anxiety and depression in OCD: a randomized controlled trial of exposure and response prevention therapy.","authors":"Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi, Saeed Pireinaladin, Maryam Mohammadzadeh","doi":"10.5114/hpr/214074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr/214074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) frequently co-occurs with anxiety and depression, intensifying psychological distress and functional impairment. Although exposure and response prevention (ERP) is well established for treating core OCD symptoms, its effects on these common comorbid emotional disturbances remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate rigorously the effectiveness of ERP in reducing both anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with OCD.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>In a randomized controlled trial at Razi Clinic, Tabriz, Iran (April 2022-May 2023), 50 adults (18-60 years) meeting DSM-5 criteria for OCD were recruited and randomly assigned to either an ERP intervention group or a wait-list control group (<i>n</i> = 25 each). Both groups completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at baseline and after intervention. The ERP group received eight weekly 90-minute sessions. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for baseline scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The ERP group demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety scores, decreasing from 33.80 ± 4.15 to 24.24 ± 3.80 after treatment (<i>p</i> = .030), and in depression scores from 31.15 ± 3.20 to 17.44 ± 3.60 (<i>p</i> < .001). These improvements likely reflect ERP's capacity to decrease avoidance behaviors and enhance emotion regulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ERP is an effective evidence-based intervention not only for OCD's core symptoms but also for co-occurring anxiety and depression. Incorporating ERP into routine clinical practice may therefore yield broader emotional benefits for individuals with OCD.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 3","pages":"234-245"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13489821/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799228","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":"Sociodemographic and medical correlates of fertility-related quality of life in primary infertile Czech couples attending fertility clinics.","authors":"Jana Daňková Kučerová, Lenka Martinec Nováková, Andrea Rákosová Kagánková, Pavel Otevřel, Jan Štelcl, Milan Kudela, Kateřina Klapilová","doi":"10.5114/hpr/213967","DOIUrl":"10.5114/hpr/213967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Infertility significantly impacts couples' quality of life (QoL), with women often reporting a greater psychological burden. However, evidence regarding the effects of socioeconomic and medical variables remains mixed, particularly for couples with primary infertility in Central/Eastern Europe. This study used a dyadic approach to investigate how gender, medical history, and sociodemographic factors affect fertility-related QoL (FertiQoL) in Czech couples seeking treatment for primary infertility.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>This cross-sectional multicenter study included 469 heterosexual couples diagnosed with primary infertility from four Czech fertility clinics. Participants completed the FertiQoL questionnaire and a sociodemographic survey. Medical data were provided by attending physicians. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) was employed to analyze the interdependent data from the couples.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant gender effect was found, with women reporting lower total, Emotional, Mind-Body, and Social FertiQoL scores than their male partners. The cause of infertility was a key moderator: men with a male-factor or mixed-factor diagnosis reported lower Emotional and Mind-Body QoL, whereas women's scores were consistently low regardless of etiology. Prior experience with assisted reproductive technology (ART) was associated with lower Emotional scores for both partners, while lower Mind-Body scores were observed for women only. Residing in mid-sized cities and having a higher household income were associated with better QoL. Conversely, longer relationship duration was negatively associated with total, Relational, and Social scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings underscore the necessity of integrating psychological support into standard fertility care. A dyadic, context-sensitive approach is crucial for identifying and supporting at-risk groups. Interventions should be pro-actively offered to all patients, with a targeted focus on women - especially those with prior ART experience - and men diagnosed with male-factor infertility, who represent a distinct vulnerable population requiring tailored support.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 1","pages":"39-70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12968782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436382","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":"Study of the effect of post-traumatic stress disorder and comorbid disorders on the daily lives of schoolchildren aged 11 to 16 in public schools in Morocco.","authors":"Khalid Astitene","doi":"10.5114/hpr/211857","DOIUrl":"10.5114/hpr/211857","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to traumatic events such as those involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. This survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of PTSD among adolescents attending public schools in the city of Salé in Morocco and to study the levels of anxiety and depression - the most common disorders associated with PTSD.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>Based on a cross-sectional survey, 900 schoolchildren with an age between 11 and 16 years old were selected. The percentage of participants who agreed to take part was 89%. The validated questionnaires (socio-demographic data, list of life events, CPTS-RI, CDI and STAIY) were completed by the schoolchildren. Using SPSS statistical software, Student's <i>t</i>-test, Cohen's <i>d</i> test, chi-square (χ²), Cramer's <i>V</i>, and Pearson's correlation (<i>r</i>) were calculated. The research project began after receiving research authorization from the Ministry of National Education, and consent forms were signed by participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of PTSD was 31.7%. Factors such as adolescent developmental characteristics, socioeconomic status, and parental education level may contribute to the observed prevalence. A higher percentage of this disorder was observed in girls (60.7%) than in boys (39.3%) (<i>p</i> = .008, <i>d</i> = 0.75). This prevalence reflects the proportion of schoolchildren currently exhibiting PTSD symptoms. Among participants, 77.2% exhibited anxiety symptoms and 51.3% exhibited depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PTSD has negative consequences for the well-being of school-age adolescents, affecting their emotional, social, and academic functioning. Interventions are available to treat this disorder in affected adolescents. Adolescents with PTSD should have access to professional psychological care from trained specialists, as well as support from their families.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 2","pages":"165-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13200273/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036178","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 suicidal individuals: behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics.","authors":"Andrew P D Blair, Junghye Jeong, Sih Lee, Mihyang Ju, Yang Lee","doi":"10.5114/hpr/211858","DOIUrl":"10.5114/hpr/211858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to analyze behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics that influence varieties of suicide. The theoretical framework drew on three perspectives: philosophical analyses of the purposes of suicide, sociological examinations its processes of propagation, and psychological analyses exploring its mechanisms through personal characteristics. These perspectives served as foundational resources for the study's design and for constructing a questionnaire used in the experimental analysis.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>A questionnaire was constructed to manipulate two key variables: the type of suicidal purpose (public, mixed, or private) and the level of suicidal activation (active or passive), resulting in six hypothetical suicide scenarios, which allowed participants to observe the simulated cases of suicidal behavior. Participants (<i>N</i> = 205) were asked to respond to 18 items, categorized by three psychological characteristics across the six scenarios, using a 7-point Likert scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant variations were observed across the three types of suicidal purposes and the two activation levels. The patterns differed depending on the psychological characteristics, showing interaction between the two variables. Overall, suicides driven by private purposes showed higher behavioral propensity than those driven by public purposes. Emotional and behavioral responses were higher than cognitive ones, while cognitive activation was higher in public-purpose suicides.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that elevated emotional responses tend readily to transfer into suicidal behaviors. Behavioral propensity appears slightly lower in public-purpose suicides, which require stronger cognitive justification. These results suggest that suicide processes can be more precisely explained by considering psychological characteristics, while philosophical skepticism and sociological anomie have left certain ambiguities unresolved. Future research is encouraged to apply this design across diverse cultural contexts and to incorporate actual suicide cases to further validate the proposed model.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 1","pages":"71-77"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12955769/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147356441","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":"Impact of personality traits and motivation on adolescent sports participation.","authors":"Carlos Díaz-Rodríguez, Fernando Martínez-López, Álvaro Dietta Catalina","doi":"10.5114/hpr/212560","DOIUrl":"10.5114/hpr/212560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Participation in physical-sporting activities is associated with positive physical, emotional, and social development during adolescence, a critical period characterized by significant biological, cognitive, and social changes. These developmental processes interact dynamically with individual differences in psychological traits and motivational factors, which strongly affect adolescents' sustained engagement and overall health outcomes through sport.</p><p><strong>Participants and procedure: </strong>A sample of adolescents was assessed using validated questionnaires measuring intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, personality traits, and levels of physical activity. Statistical analyses were conducted to examine associations between these variables and to identify gender differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intrinsic motivation was found to be strongly associated with sports engagement, showing a higher correlation than extrinsic motivation. Personality traits such as extraversion were positively associated with higher physical activity levels; gender differences emerged in neuroticism and conscientiousness, with females scoring higher in these traits. Adolescents exhibiting high intrinsic motivation showed lower neuroticism and greater openness to experience, outlining a characteristic psychosocial profile linked to sustained sports participation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight the importance of integrating both motivation and personality considerations when developing interventions aimed at promoting active and healthy lifestyles in adolescence. Understanding these psychological factors can facilitate the creation of tailored strategies by educators, families, and sports professionals to enhance youth engagement and well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":44293,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Report","volume":"14 1","pages":"78-91"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12955768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147356205","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}