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{"title":"The role of sense of control and locus of control in depressive and anxious symptoms during COVID-19: an integrative review.","authors":"Amanda Gabriela Souza Ferreira, Hendrik Wilhelm Crispiniano Garcia, Samily Suelen da Silva, Fábio Antônio Mota Fonseca da Silva, Jonatas Wesley Lira Ferreira, Isvânia Maria Serafim da Silva Lopes","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00375-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00375-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a series of psychological impacts, resulting in significant increases in anxiolytic and depressive disorders, influenced by isolation measures, health insecurity, and abrupt social changes. Two key concepts for understanding emotional responses during this period include Sense of Control (SoC) and Locus of Control (LoC). The SoC refers to the general perception of personal agency, while the LoC is a more specific framework that classifies control perceptions as either internal (believing one has control over life events) or external (attributing outcomes to external forces). Previous studies indicate that a more external LoC and a low SoC are associated with greater psychological vulnerability in stressful contexts, such as during the pandemic, which can amplify symptoms of anxiety and depression. This integrative review aims to gather and synthesize studies that explore the relationship between LoC and/or SoC and symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. MAIN TEXT: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and BVS databases, focusing on studies published within the last 5 years. Quantitative studies with adult samples were considered eligible while excluding those with specific pre-existing conditions. After removing duplicates, titles and abstracts were screened, resulting in 12 full-text studies to be reviewed. Of these, nine met inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. An emerging pattern showed that individuals with external LoC and low SoC had higher levels of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of LoC and SoC as moderators of psychological distress was documented, reinforcing prior evidence that individuals with an external LoC are more vulnerable to mental health challenges in times of crisis. Furthermore, these constructs influenced behavioral responses to the pandemic, with higher SoC and internal LoC associated with more proactive and responsible coping strategies. CONCLUSION: Both LoC and SoC play critical roles in understanding the psychological impacts of the pandemic. Despite populational and methodological diversity, most studies point to a clear correlation between perception of control and levels of anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of interventions that increase the perception of personal control to reduce psychological distress. </p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"39 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12852513/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146094692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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 relationship between executive functions and mathematics: a systematic review with meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.","authors":"Pedro Paulo Marci Tette, Cláudia Nascimento Guaraldo Justi, Francis Ricardo Dos Reis Justi","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00362-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00362-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examined the relationship between executive functions (EF) and mathematical skills throughout development using a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study included (a) longitudinal studies that (b) reported correlations between EF measures (assessed at Time 1) and mathematics outcomes (assessed at Time 2) in (c) typically developing samples ranging in age from birth to 18 years. Studies were excluded if they were (a) not written in English or Portuguese, (b) aggregated data from typical and atypical populations, or (c) combined data from children and adolescents without distinction. A systematic search was conducted in October 2021 and later updated in 2025 using PsycINFO, SciELO, and PubMed. The risk of publication bias was assessed using funnel plot analysis and Egger's test. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-nine studies involving children and adolescents (n = 104,295; M_age at Time 1 = 5.4 years; M_age at Time 2 = 8.4 years) were included. The overall correlation between EF and mathematics was moderate and statistically significant (r = 0.30, 95% CI [0.24, 0.36]). Among EF components, working memory showed the strongest association with mathematical performance (r = 0.43, 95% CI [0.35, 0.50]), followed by cognitive flexibility (r = 0.34, 95% CI [0.27, 0.42]) and inhibitory control (r = 0.21, 95% CI [0.13, 0.29]). Age and study quality did not significantly moderate the relationship between EF and mathematics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that EF, particularly working memory, is a meaningful predictor of mathematical performance across development. These results underscore the importance of early EF assessment in informing interventions designed to prevent math learning difficulties. Despite the low risk of publication bias, the high heterogeneity observed in most analyses suggests the influence of additional moderating variables that warrant further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"39 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12824080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146020075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Help-seeking behavior among college students with suicidal ideation: barriers, facilitators, and social actors.","authors":"Hareli Fernanda Garcia Cecchin, Sheila Giardini Murta","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00374-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00374-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND: Suicide among university students is a serious public health concern, often exacerbated by academic pressure, mental health stigma, and limited institutional support. Understanding contextual factors is key to developing effective prevention strategies. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the barriers and facilitators of help-seeking behavior among college students with suicidal ideation and to identify the social actors involved in help-seeking. METHODS: A mixed methods approach was adopted, integrating qualitative and quantitative data to obtain a comprehensive understanding of help-seeking behavior. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with 20 students and 12 course coordinators, and a focus group with 6 administrative staff members. Quantitative data were obtained from a questionnaire completed by 22 mental health professionals, which included both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The integration of findings occurred during the interpretation phase, allowing the quantitative results to complement and expand the qualitative analysis. Content Analysis and simple descriptive statistics were used. RESULTS: Seventeen barriers and twelve facilitators of professional help-seeking were identified and organized across individual, interpersonal, organizational, and social levels. The main barriers included low perceived need for professional care, self-stigma, emotional avoidance, insufficient social support, and institutional fragility. Facilitators comprised mental health literacy, encouragement from close individuals, previous positive experiences with therapy, financial aid for mental health treatment, and having accessible on-campus services. Professors, peers, and administrative staff emerged as key social actors in referring students to support services, highlighting the relevance of peer and faculty networks in suicide prevention. CONCLUSION: Low perceived need, self-stigma, and institutional barriers significantly hinder help-seeking among university students with suicidal ideation. Conversely, mental health literacy, social support, and institutional engagement foster professional help-seeking and trust in mental health care. These findings underscore the need for integrated, context-sensitive university strategies that combine psychoeducational interventions, gatekeeper training, and structural support to promote a culture of early intervention and belonging. The study contributes to suicide prevention efforts in higher education by emphasizing that collective, equity-oriented approaches are more recommended than exclusively individual interventions. </p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"39 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12824085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146020041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vulnerability and protective factors for PTSD in the academic community during the pandemic.","authors":"Rachel Silva Machado Lana, Marta de Freitas Nudelman, Sarah Rocha Alves, Orlando Fernandes Junior, Raquel Menezes Gonçalves, Arthur Viana Machado, Rony Magalhães Martins, Liana Catarina Lima Portugal, Isabel de Paula Antunes David, William Berger, Fátima Cristina Smith Erthal, Eliane Volchan, Leticia de Oliveira, Mirtes Garcia Pereira","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00372-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00372-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic exposed individuals to potentially traumatic events, which can lead to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, only a portion of exposed people develop this disorder.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine the cross-sectional relationship between vulnerability factors and protective factors that can mitigate or exacerbate the development or severity of PTSD-related COVID-19 in the academic community.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Members of the Brazilian academic community completed an online survey that included sociodemographic questions, the Traumatic Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic Questionnaire, the PTSD Checklist for the DSM-5, the Three-Item Loneliness Scale, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and the Life Orientation Test-Revised. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the associations between vulnerability and protective factors and PTSD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Logistic regression (p < 0.05) revealed that compared with professors/faculty members, undergraduates were 1.84 times more likely to develop PTSD. Additionally, each unit increase in the Fear of COVID-19 Scale score or the Three-Item Loneliness Scale score increased the likelihood of being in the group with a probable PTSD diagnosis by 25% and 18.8%, respectively, whereas optimism reduced the likelihood of a probable diagnosis of PTSD by 10.7%. Individuals who experienced two or three traumatic events were 2.1 times more likely to develop PTSD than those who experienced only one.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights key vulnerability factors for PTSD in the academic community, including being an undergraduate student, experiencing multiple traumatic events, having a high level of fear of COVID-19, and experiencing loneliness. Conversely, optimism serves as a protective factor. These findings contribute to an enhanced understanding of PTSD, the identification of vulnerable groups, and the development of public policies, preventive strategies, and appropriate interventions for promoting mental health in the academic environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"39 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12804594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145971345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and validation of a Satisfaction Questionnaire for Performance Appraisal Evaluation (SQPAE): a measurement instrument.","authors":"Rosa Isabel Rodrigues, Ana Junça Silva, Cláudia Lopes","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00369-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00369-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND: Performance appraisal (PA) plays a crucial role in human resource management by guiding professional development and informing decisions on promotions, compensation, and training. Employee satisfaction with the PA process is essential, as it affects motivation, engagement, and productivity. to effectively assess satisfaction with PA remain scarce. MAIN BODY: The Satisfaction Questionnaire for Performance Appraisal Evaluation (SQPAE) was developed to assess three core dimensions of satisfaction with PA: (a) the procedures involved, (b) the perceived effectiveness of the process, and (c) the feedback received. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a reliable instrument for assessing employee satisfaction with PA and to identify its key contributing factors. METHODS: The research comprised four studies.Study 1 focused on item development and expert validation. Study 2 applied exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify the structure and psychometric properties of the instrument. Study 3 confirmed the structure through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in an independent sample. Study 4 examined how the SQPAE components and different appraisal sources influence employee satisfaction. Data were collected via surveys in private-sector organisations, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS and AMOS. RESULTS: The SQPAE demonstrated high reliability and validity. Feedback emerged as the strongest predictor of satisfaction with appraisal outcomes. Additionally, evaluations conducted by supervisors and peers were positively associated with satisfaction, while evaluations by subordinates showed a negative association. CONCLUSION: The SQPAE is a valid and reliable tool for assessing employee satisfaction with PA and offers a robust alternative to existing instruments. It can support organisations in improving PA processes to enhance employee engagement and performance. Future studies should examine its applicability across different organisational settings, hierarchical levels, and sectors. </p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"39 1","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12770156/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145901301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences in life projects among adolescents in situations of social vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"André Vilela Komatsu, Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00373-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00373-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>One of the main developmental tasks in adolescence is preparing for adult roles, especially those related to work and family life, a process that is guided by future expectations that influence goal setting, planning, and behaviors adopted during this transition phase. However, adolescents living in situations of social vulnerability faced increased risks during the COVID-19 pandemic while having limited access to reliable information, compromising their future expectations and life projects.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the relationship between exposure to COVID-19-related risks, knowledge regarding prevention and transmission, and the commitment to life projects (LP) among adolescents in diverse vulnerable contexts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 107 Brazilian adolescents from child protection institutions, public schools in high-risk areas, juvenile justice facilities, and services for homeless youth participated in the study. They completed the COVID-19 Exposure and Demographic Questionnaire, the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards COVID-19 Questionnaire, and the Life Project Scale. Data were analyzed using latent profile analysis and moderation models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants showed above-average exposure to COVID-19 compared to the general population and reported high levels of disbelief in vaccine efficacy. Life project engagement was heterogeneous across the sample, with three latent profiles identified. Greater knowledge about COVID-19 was positively associated with LP engagement, particularly among those who had lost a family member to the virus.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ensuring access to reliable information and psychosocial support is essential for fostering both engagement and continuity in life projects among vulnerable adolescents during health crises.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":" ","pages":"37"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12696244/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145702447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding the structure of coping strategies in context: a psychometric validation of the Brief-COPE among Colombian adults.","authors":"Nicolás García-Mejía, Leonidas Castro-Camacho, Judith K Daniels, Anja F Ernst, Marieke E Timmerman, Miriam J J Lommen","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00368-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00368-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study validates the Spanish version of the Brief-COPE in the Colombian context. This tool assesses 14 different coping strategies, including positive coping, planning, emotional support, instrumental support, substance use, and religion, among others. The structural validations of this tool in Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia yielded heterogeneous results, with validations in Latin America often having limitations in their data analysis methodologies and sample size. This study aims to address these limitations and provide methodologically sound evidence on the structural validity, reliability, and convergent and divergent validity of the instrument for adults in Colombia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 762 participants completed the Brief-COPE along with the ERQ, the Wellbeing Index, the HSCL-25, the PCL-C, and the Kessler 6. Categorical Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed to assess the fit of 12 different theory and data-driven models. After identifying the best-fitting model, reliability, divergent, and convergent validity were assessed for the resulting factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The best-fitting CFA model for the Brief-COPE had 11 factors: active coping, social support, acceptance, venting, self-distraction, behavioral disengagement, denial, self-blame, humor, religion, and substance use. Substance use, active coping, religion, social support, humor, self-blame, denial, and behavioral disengagement demonstrated good reliability (Omega > = .7), whereas the remaining subscales demonstrated insufficient reliability (Omega > .6 and Omega < .7). Maladaptive coping strategies were found to positively correlate with distress measures, while adaptive strategies exhibited negative correlations, as expected. However, social support and humor presented significant positive associations with PCL-C and HSCL.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides evidence supporting an 11-factor structure for the Brief-COPE in Colombian adults, with most factors demonstrating satisfactory reliability. Researchers should use caution when interpreting subscales with lower reliability. The results also underscore the influence of cultural context on coping patterns, given the heterogeneous factor structures found in other validations. Future studies should recruit more diverse samples to enhance generalizability and further investigate the predictive validity of this adapted tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"38 1","pages":"36"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12682728/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145702432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intimate partner violence amongst Brazilian lesbian women: mental health indicators, social support and minority stress.","authors":"Julia de Oliveira Chotgues, Thaís de Castro Jury Arnoud, Luísa Fernanda Habigzang","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00371-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00371-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The intimate partner violence (IPV) among lesbian women is an invisible problem in Brazil due to discrimination and social stigma. Most national studies focus on understanding violence in relationships between women and men, leaving a gap in research addressing this type of violence and its consequences for lesbian women. This study aims to identify the main types of IPV experienced by Brazilian lesbian women, compare mental health indicators, perceptions of social support, and minority stress levels between lesbian women with and without a history of IPV, and examine predictors of victimization in intimate relationships.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Descriptive analyses, t-tests, and logistic regression analyses were performed. A total of 550 lesbian women participated, with a mean age of 25.31 years old (SD = 5.83).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women with a history of IPV have worse mental health outcomes and lower perceptions of social support networks. In addition, concealment of sexuality, experiences of stigma, age, and social support were identified as predictors of IPV.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study highlight how IPV can further jeopardize the mental health of Brazilian lesbian women, exacerbating symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. Discriminatory and stigmatizing acts amplify the effects of IPV, as violence is perpetrated on both social and individual levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"38 1","pages":"35"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145679099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the relationship between older adults' basic psychological need satisfaction and daily positive emotional experience using experience sampling method: the multilevel mediation effect of life satisfaction.","authors":"Ya-Ling Wang, Chih-Chi Liu","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00366-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00366-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The increasing proportion of older adults globally poses challenges to mental well-being, as aging is often accompanied by a decline in positive emotional experiences (PEE) and life satisfaction (LS). While previous studies have explored the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction (BPNS) and mental health in older adults, the role of life satisfaction as a mediating factor in the relationship between BPNS and daily emotional well-being remains underexplored.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to investigate the relationship between BPNS and PEE among older adults and to examine the mediating role of LS. By employing the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) through a mobile application, the study provides real-time data on the emotional experiences of older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study recruited 33 older adults (mean age = 63.24 years, SD = 5.92) who reported their daily emotional states through a mobile application three times a day for nine days. A total of 811 valid records were collected. Positive emotional experiences were assessed at the experience level, while BPNS and LS were assessed at the individual level. Data were analyzed using Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) to examine the mediating effect of LS between BPNS and PEE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that LS significantly mediated the relationship between BPNS and PEE. Older adults with higher BPNS reported higher LS, which in turn enhanced their daily PEE. This finding supports the hypothesis that BPNS positively influences PEE through improved LS.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>The study highlights the importance of fostering BPNS to improve LS and daily positive emotions among older adults. The use of mobile applications to capture dynamic emotional states offers a practical and scalable approach for psychological research, particularly in aging populations. Further interventions could focus on enhancing BPNS to promote emotional well-being in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"38 1","pages":"34"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12662968/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of grandparents' involvement on young children's resilience: mother's parenting stress and family strength as mediators.","authors":"Jinjing Wu, Junyi Zhu, Yan Lei, Leishan Shi","doi":"10.1186/s41155-025-00370-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41155-025-00370-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Given the fact that grandparents share the responsibility for child-rearing in contemporary China, limited research has explored the relationship between grandparents' involvement and grandchildren's resilience in the three-generation family (a child lives with parents and one or more grandparents). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between grandparents' involvement and young children's resilience, as well as the mediating roles of mother's parenting stress and family strength in this association.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study surveyed 919 mothers of children aged 3-5 years in Chinese three-generation families to report their children's resilience, grandparents' involvement, mother's parenting stress, and family strengths.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed a positive association between grandparents' involvement and young children's resilience. This relationship was partially mediated by mother's parenting stress and family strengths independently, as well as sequentially through the pathway from mother's parenting stress to family strengths.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Grandparents' involvement may help to relieve perceived mother's parenting stress and enhance family strengths, thereby, indirectly affect young children's resilience. These findings highlight the potential positive impact of grandparents' involvement on young children's resilience and offer a novel perspective for family counseling.</p>","PeriodicalId":46901,"journal":{"name":"Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica","volume":"38 1","pages":"33"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12630510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145551403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}