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{"title":"Comparing adaptive tablet-based cognitive training and paper-and-pencil cognitive training: a pilot randomized controlled trial with community-dwelling stroke survivors","authors":"Joana Câmara ,&nbsp;Sofia Carlos de Aguiar ,&nbsp;Teresa Paulino ,&nbsp;Ana Lúcia Faria ,&nbsp;Sergi Bermúdez i Badia ,&nbsp;Manuela Vilar ,&nbsp;Eduardo Fermé","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100627","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100627","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study explored the feasibility and the preliminary efficacy of adaptive tablet-based cognitive training (CT) and paper-and-pencil CT approaches for mitigating multidomain post-stroke cognitive and noncognitive deficits.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly assigned to the NeuroAIreh@b (NAIr; adaptive tablet-based CT inspired by activities of daily living) and the Task Generator (TG; adaptive paper-and-pencil CT). A non-randomized passive control group was recruited for comparative purposes. Interventions comprised 12 bi-weekly 30-minute sessions. Primary outcomes explored training effects on several cognitive (e.g., global cognition, episodic memory), and noncognitive domains (e.g., quality of life, functional abilities).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 20 participants were randomized (NAIr: <em>n</em> = 10; TG = 10). Within-group analysis revealed that the NAIr group presented significant improvements in more cognitive domains than the TG, and reported less functional disability, increased quality of life and greater motivation for rehabilitation at post-intervention. At follow-up, the NAIr group further improved in several cognitive domains and reported greater quality of life, while TG only improved in global cognition. Between-group analysis exhibited a pattern of superior performance in the adaptive CT groups over passive controls.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Findings suggest that adaptive CT interventions are feasible to implement and lead to cognitive and noncognitive improvements in community-dwelling stroke survivors. However, while both training approaches yield different short and medium/long-term benefits, the NAIr – a more ecologically valid method – was the only to promote generalization of training effects to functionality and quality of life at post-intervention and three-month follow-up, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div>The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT05929287. Registered July 3rd, 2023 (cf. <span><span>https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05929287</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100627"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145157321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical benefits and challenges of ecological momentary assessment in individuals who self-injure and seek mental health treatment","authors":"Rafaël A. Bonnier ,&nbsp;Joanne R. Beames ,&nbsp;Laurence Claes ,&nbsp;Olivia J. Kirtley ,&nbsp;Lena de Thurah ,&nbsp;Jeroen D.M. Weermeijer ,&nbsp;Lotte Uyttebroek ,&nbsp;Mirthe Luijsmans ,&nbsp;Inez Myin-Germeys ,&nbsp;Glenn Kiekens","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100618","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100618","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Non-suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) is a prevalent transdiagnostic behavior. The use of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) shows clinical potential, but the potential utility for individuals who self-injure remains unclear. This prospective study evaluates self-reported benefits (e.g., self-insight and self-efficacy) and challenges (e.g., beep disturbances and emotional discomfort) associated with using EMA among treatment-seeking individuals with past-month NSSI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this cohort study, 124 treatment-seeking adolescents and adults who self-injure completed a 28-day EMA protocol with six daily assessments of emotions, cognitions, and behaviors (including self-injury). After one month, participants completed an EMA feedback survey.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 98 patients completed the feedback survey (Response Rate = 79.03%). Average EMA compliance was 74.87% (SD = 18.78) and decreased linearly across time. Four in five patients (78.57%) reported experiencing at least one benefit. After using EMA, 32.65% reported increased general self-insight, 64.58% reported increased NSSI-specific self-insight, 9.28% reported increased general self-efficacy, and 41.67% reported improved self-efficacy to resist NSSI. Across the sample, 7.29% experienced EMA in treatment as tiring, stressful, at times overwhelming, and not enjoyable. Higher levels of emotional discomfort were significantly associated with lower compliance (<em>r</em>=-0.29, <em>p</em>=.004), higher beep disturbance (<em>r</em>=.37, <em>p</em> &lt; .001), and lower general self-insight (<em>r</em>=-0.28, <em>p</em>=.006). When participants felt more overwhelmed by their emotions than usual, they also reported higher beep disturbance within the same and the next assessment.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although the use of EMA in treatment may evoke emotional discomfort in patients, it may help promote NSSI-specific self-insight and self-efficacy outside the therapy room in patients who self-injure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100618"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145117849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining the reliability and sources of validity evidence of the sexual cognitions checklist","authors":"Carlos Pérez-Amorós ,&nbsp;Juan Carlos Sierra ,&nbsp;Oscar Cervilla ,&nbsp;María del Mar Sánchez-Fuentes","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background/objective</h3><div>The Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) is the only measure that distinguishes and assesses both positive (PSC) and negative sexual cognitions (NSC). This study aimed to deepen the psychometric properties of its Spanish version by testing invariance, reliability, differences in frequency, associations with sexual functioning in solitary masturbation and sexual relationships and presenting standard scores.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A total of 2004 Spanish cisgender heterosexual adults (48.1% men, 51.9% women) aged 18 to 79 years (<em>M</em> = 38.23; <em>SD</em> = 13.70), distributed across age groups (18–34, 35–49 and 50 or older) participated. Analyses included measurement invariance, McDonald’s omega, MANCOVAs, correlations, partial correlations, and regression models. Norms for positive sexual cognitions were generated by gender and age.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Strict invariance was confirmed across educational level, relationship status, and relationship length, and partial strict invariance for gender on both the SCC-PSC and SCC-NSC scales. Age showed strict invariance in the SCC-PSC scale and configural in the SCC-NSC scale. The subscales showed good internal consistency. Frequency differences emerged, notably by gender, with men scoring higher in positive and women in negative sexual cognitions. Positive sexual cognitions were positively associated with sexual functioning, negative ones showed negative and weaker associations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The Spanish SCC version demonstrates reliability of its scores and provides sources of validity evidence for the interpretation of its scores, including associations with sexual functioning and measurement invariance across groups, enabling group comparisons. The availability of norms for positive sexual cognitions further supports its application in clinical settings. Future studies should include diverse populations and individuals with diagnosed sexual dysfunctions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100605"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144570445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unravelling symptom interplay of depression, anxiety, insomnia and suicidality in adolescents: A network analysis","authors":"Hao Fong SIT ,&nbsp;Forrest Tin Wai CHEUNG ,&nbsp;Xiao LI ,&nbsp;Ngan Yin CHAN ,&nbsp;Joey Wing Yan CHAN ,&nbsp;Yun Kwok WING ,&nbsp;Shirley Xin LI","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100619","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100619","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Depression, anxiety, and insomnia have been identified as risk factors for suicidality. However, limited research has explored the interplay among these mental health problems at a symptom level and how they relate to suicidality, especially in adolescents - a group undergoing substantial developmental changes, such as intrinsic circadian delay. This study aimed to examine the symptom networks of depression, anxiety, and insomnia in relation to suicidality and chronotype, and to identify potential bridge symptoms linking these symptom clusters.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 3037 adolescents (Mean age = 14.56 ± 1.77; 35.40 % male) were recruited. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Network estimation methods were employed to identify central and bridge symptoms and to compare the network models across gender and chronotype groups.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of probable depression (PHQ-9 ≥ 10), anxiety (GAD-7 ≥ 10), and insomnia (ISI ≥ 9) was 32.6 %, 23.1 %, and 30.5 %, respectively. About 27.7 % of adolescents reported suicidality within the past two weeks. Within the network, <em>difficulty maintaining sleep</em> emerged as the most influential node, followed by <em>uncontrollable worry, distress caused by sleep disturbances, trouble relaxing, and sad mood</em>. Additionally, <em>sad mood, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and guilt</em> from the depression cluster, and <em>uncontrollable worry</em> from the anxiety cluster were identified as the strongest bridge symptoms in the network. The symptom networks did not differ in global edge strength and network structure across genders and chronotypes (<em>p</em>s &gt; 0.10). Notably, all identified bridge symptoms, except <em>fatigue</em>, were directly linked to <em>suicidality</em>.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings highlighted the potential transdiagnostic significance of sad mood, sleep disturbances, fatigue, guilt, and uncontrollable worry in the development and maintenance of the comorbidity of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and suicidality in adolescents. Targeting these symptoms may inform more effective intervention strategies to manage psychopathology and reduce suicidality in this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100619"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144931563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The acceptability of virtual reality mindfulness for the treatment of insomnia: clinicians and patients’ attitudes","authors":"Rita Hitching,&nbsp;Murielle G Kluge,&nbsp;Frederick Rohan Walker,&nbsp;Christopher J Gordon,&nbsp;Lisa Lampe","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100624","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100624","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Insomnia is a prevalent condition with substantial health, economic, and societal burden. Despite evidence supporting the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) accessibility remains limited, shows high dropout rates, and is ineffective for 30 % of patients. Virtual reality (VR) mindfulness offers a novel, engaging, and scalable alternative, with the potential for enhanced treatment adherence compared to other digital health interventions (e.g., apps, audio, and online programs). VR has demonstrated efficacy in treating conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, disorders often co-occurring with insomnia, its potential for treating insomnia remains underexplored.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Aims&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;This study aimed to (1) assess the acceptability of VR mindfulness for the treatment of insomnia from clinicians and patients with chronic insomnia, and (2) identify barriers and facilitators to its adoption and clinical implementation.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;A mixed-methods design was used, including a questionnaire assessing familiarity with digital health technologies (DHTs) and the perceived utility of VR mindfulness for insomnia, followed by a 2-h in-person focus group. Participants explored and evaluated four VR mindfulness applications. The convenience sample included (1) community-dwelling adults with chronic insomnia (ISI &gt; 10, PSQI &gt; 10) and (2) clinicians registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) familiar with insomnia treatment. Focus group data were analysed using thematic analysis and inductive reasoning&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;19 patients (14 F, 4 M; mean age 46.26 ± 9.19 years) with moderate-to-severe chronic insomnia (mean ISI 17.48 ± 4.29; mean PSQI 14.46 ± 4.22) and 14 clinicians (9 F, 5 M; mean age 43.93 ± 12.01 years) with an average of 15 ± 12.28 years of experience participated. 72.8 % expressed curiosity and 36.4 % excitement at the prospect of trying VR mindfulness; 36.8 % of patients and 57.1 % of clinicians stated prior experience with VR; all welcomed the possibility of a new treatment for insomnia; VR mindfulness was described as &lt;em&gt;“high-tech, futuristic, expensive”&lt;/em&gt;, and “&lt;em&gt;complicated to use”.&lt;/em&gt; Post-interaction patients and clinicians were enthusiastic about VR mindfulness, describing it described it as &lt;em&gt;“easy to use”&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;“more engaging&lt;/em&gt;” than other approaches to mindfulness. 89.5% of patients became confident of the potential for VR mindfulness to be an effective treatment for insomnia; expressing willingness to use and recommend. Clinicians recognised its clinical utility and scalability after the brief exposure, describing it as an &lt;em&gt;“on-ramp\"&lt;/em&gt; to traditional mindfulness; and anticipated strong patient interest. 98 % (&lt;em&gt;n&lt;/em&gt; = 13) stated that contingent on its feasibility, incorporating VR mindfulness into clinical practice would immediately improve patien","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100624"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145105008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential diagnosis between maladaptive daydreaming and ADHD: Immersive daydreaming is not simply inattention","authors":"Nitzan Theodor-Katz,&nbsp;Nirit Soffer-Dudek","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100616","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100616","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Maladaptive daydreaming (MD), a syndrome considered by dissociation researchers to represent a dissociative disorder, entails excessive, addictive immersion into narrative and emotional fantasies, impairing functioning and increasing distress. People with MD often meet the criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as addictive and immersive daydreaming causes inattention. Conversely, most people with ADHD do not suffer from MD, yet commonly score highly on the MD self-report screener, questioning the reliability of MD and ADHD symptom checklists. We examined whether assessing a mental pattern of immersive daydreaming improves the reliability of MD classification. A sample of 156 adults comprising four groups: ADHD (<em>n</em> = 38), MD (<em>n</em> = 49), Both (<em>n</em> = 34), and Controls (<em>n</em> = 35), underwent clinical interviews and completed self-report scales assessing symptoms and immersive daydreaming. As hypothesized, the MD self-report screener was compromised in the face of ADHD. Immersive daydreaming self-reports counteracted that by adding significant unique predictive value for MD identification in the context of ADHD. This indicates that immersive daydreams are distinct mentation not necessarily characterizing ADHD. We suggest a practical cutoff score for identifying high immersive daydreaming which complements MD screening, improving correct MD identification in the context of ADHD.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100616"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144889724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlates of climate change distress: The difference to general distress","authors":"Jil Beckord ,&nbsp;Nadja Gebhardt ,&nbsp;Christoph Nikendei ,&nbsp;Julia Barbara Krakowczyk ,&nbsp;Eva-Maria Skoda ,&nbsp;Martin Teufel ,&nbsp;Alexander Bäuerle","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100613","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100613","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Climate change has significant consequences on mental health, which are summarized under concepts like eco-anxiety or climate change distress. However, these recently developed concepts still suffer from a lack of clarity.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The aim of this study is to improve the conceptual clarity of climate change distress through analysing its’ correlations with various psychological and demographic factors. In this context, the specific associations of climate change distress are compared to those of general distress.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In a cross-sectional study <em>N</em> = 1000 participants completed an online questionnaire. Climate change distress was assessed using the ‘Climate Change - Man-Made Disaster-Related Distress Scale’. General distress was assessed using the Distress Thermometer, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire. Several measurement instruments were examined as possible correlates. The outcomes were investigated using multiple linear regression models.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Relevant correlates of climate change distress included trust in government to handle climate change and several emotion regulation strategies. The associated factors of general distress were distinct from those of climate change distress, such as gender and sense of coherence.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The results suggest that the correlates of climate change distress differ from those of general distress. This implies that climate change distress and general distress are two related, however distinct constructs. The associated factors can be promising targets for psychotherapy and intervention strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100613"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144780868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effectiveness and user preferences of two tactile breathing devices in reducing stress in stressed individuals: A mixed methods study","authors":"E. Honinx ,&nbsp;M. Meys ,&nbsp;S. Broes ,&nbsp;L. Van Langenhoven ,&nbsp;R. Janssens ,&nbsp;I. Huys ,&nbsp;V. Oswald ,&nbsp;J. Annen ,&nbsp;S. Laureys ,&nbsp;C. Martial ,&nbsp;O. Gosseries","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100603","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100603","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Rising stress levels have led to increased interest in stress management tools, particularly tactile breathing devices. Despite their popularity, there is limited evidence on their physiological and psychological effectiveness and user perceptions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of and preferences toward two tactile breathing devices among highly stressed individuals.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study involved 36 participants using two breathing devices, moonbird and Core. Physiological data were collected using EEG, ECG, and a breathing belt. User preferences and self-reported experiences were assessed via questionnaires.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Moonbird usage was associated with increased delta power and decreased alpha power, while Core did not significantly modify EEG power. ECG analysis indicated no significant differences in mean heart rate between devices. Both devices reduced heart rate variability during use, but no lasting effects were observed post-intervention. Respiratory rates decreased during both devices’ use, with moonbird showing more sustained effects post-intervention. There were no significant differences in self-reported relaxation and energy levels between the devices, though moonbird was preferred overall for its handling and breathing guidance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Both devices demonstrated the ability to lower physiological stress, as indicated by improvements in certain neurophysiological measures during use, with moonbird preferred for its ergonomic design and tactile feedback. These findings underscore the importance of user experience in device effectiveness, highlighting the need for a user-centric approach in device design. Future research should explore long-term effectiveness, real-world user feedback, and the physiological and psychological mechanisms associated with these devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100603"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal electrophysiological response to interactions with their own child: A preliminary study in a sample of same-sex mothers","authors":"Michele Giannotti ,&nbsp;Micol Gemignani ,&nbsp;Alessandra Simonelli ,&nbsp;Simona de Falco ,&nbsp;Arianna Schiano Lomoriello ,&nbsp;Bianca Filippi ,&nbsp;Silvia Perzolli ,&nbsp;Paola Venuti ,&nbsp;Paola Rigo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100612","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100612","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Past research has examined the link between maternal electrophysiological responses, self-reported measures, and the quality of caregiving. However, these patterns have remained unexplored in same-sex mothers. Furthermore, no study has yet investigated how maternal involvement in childcare is associated with event-related potential (ERP) responses to child stimuli. To address these gaps, a sample of 32 same-sex mothers participated in the study and were videotaped during a 15-minute structured play session with their child (aged 3–11 years). The interactions were coded using the Emotional Availability Scales, and the experimental stimuli for the EEG task were derived from these recordings. Mothers then participated in an EEG task, evaluating videotapes of their own and other mother-child interactions, which displayed successful or unsuccessful exchanges. Maternal involvement in childcare was assessed using an Italian-translated version of the Child Caregiving Involvement Scale. Same-sex mothers exhibited a stronger response to interactions with their own child. Mothers with higher caregiving involvement demonstrated increased LPP activation in response to unsuccessful interactions with their own child, though this result did not remain statistically significant after post-hoc corrections. Mothers who displayed greater sensitivity, non-intrusiveness, and non-hostility showed an amplified LPP response to unsuccessful interactions with their child. This study preliminarily highlights the neural mechanisms underlying sensitive and responsive caregiving in same-sex mothers. Further inclusive research is needed to broaden the understanding of parenting determinants and outcomes, as the diversity of modern families deserves more accurate representation in both social policy and research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100612"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144770940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing comparisons: A transdiagnostic investigation of social and temporal comparisons and their differential effects on mental health outcomes and well-being","authors":"Pascal Schlechter,&nbsp;Dana Churbaji,&nbsp;Thole H. Hoppen,&nbsp;Nexhmedin Morina","doi":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100611","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100611","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>While the association of social comparisons and mental health has been frequently researched, the role of temporal comparisons (evaluating oneself over time) and their distinct associations with mental health outcomes are understudied. Here, we aimed to elucidate the distinct associations of social and temporal comparisons with a range of mental health outcomes, as well as previously identified predictors of these outcomes. We specifically examined the differential relationships of comparison frequency, discrepancy, and affective impact with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, metacognitions, rumination, and self-efficacy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>To this end, we conducted a thorough reanalysis of data from one longitudinal and five cross-sectional studies sourced from Prolific Researcher with English speaking participants. One of these studies involved participants with elevated depressive symptoms. Additionally, we included one study with Syrian refugees in Germany recruited via social media.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Across the seven studies (<em>N</em>s = 306 to 1121), regression models revealed consistent and mainly moderate associations between both social and temporal comparisons and our outcomes. Additionally, our findings suggested only a weak trend for social (vs. temporal) comparisons to exhibit stronger associations with mental health variables.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our results offer insights into the role of social and temporal comparisons in mental health, providing a foundation for follow-up research that may ultimately inform psychological interventions.<em>Keywords.</em> Social comparison, temporal comparison, transdiagnostic, depression, comparison theory.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47673,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 100611"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}