Shaelyn M Strachan, Sasha M Kullman, Ryan E Rhodes
{"title":"Building and strengthening physical activity identity: a theory-informed user-guide.","authors":"Shaelyn M Strachan, Sasha M Kullman, Ryan E Rhodes","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2550359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2550359","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>ABSTRACT</b>Physical activity identity, or viewing oneself as a physically active person, reliably predicts physical activity. Yet, little is known about how physical activity identity can be developed or strengthened. In this critical narrative review, we conducted a comprehensive literature search to identify models of physical activity identity, health psychology, behaviour change, identity or self-related constructs in search of explanations, constructs, or insights important for physical activity identity building and strengthening. Identified models included: the physical activity self-definition model, maintain IT, M-PAC, PRIME, possible selves, and self-determination theory. Using content analysis, we identified themes around candidate antecedents of physical activity identity. Nine common physical activity identity inputs were identified that we categorised as behavioural (physical activity; self-regulation; investment), cognitive (perceived ability; imaginal experiences, rules/standards; alignment with goals or values) or social (attachment ties; social appraisals). For each candidate input, we identify which models include the input, consider relevant research, discuss how and why the input may be related to physical activity identity, and offer practical strategies for building or strengthening physical activity identity. We offer a list of theory-informed physical activity identity inputs, a working figure which represents these identity inputs, and suggestions about how they may relate to physical activity identity (directly; indirectly). We aim to support future researchers in advancing the physical activity identity literature, and help practitioners support physical activity behaviour change.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974283","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}
Nur Hani Zainal, Vivian Wang, Benjamin Garthwaite, Joshua E Curtiss
{"title":"What factors are related to engagement with digital mental health interventions (DMHIs)? A meta-analysis of 117 trials.","authors":"Nur Hani Zainal, Vivian Wang, Benjamin Garthwaite, Joshua E Curtiss","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2547610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2547610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Identifying correlates of engagement with digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) can guide strategies to encourage therapy skill practice in targeted subgroups, supporting precision mental health. This three-level robust variance estimation meta-analysis examined correlates of DMHI engagement across 117 studies (1698 effect sizes; 279,791 participants), classifying engagement as initial uptake, study-specific usage, and intervention completion. Women engaged more than men in both unadjusted (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.34, 95% CI [0.06, 0.62]) and adjusted models (<i>r</i><sub>p</sub> = 0.05 [0.01, 0.09]). Other positive correlates were past mental health problems, guided versus self-guided modality delivery, therapeutic relationship, and positive expectancy. Meta-regressions indicated that completion was associated with older age, higher education, employment, and lower stress. Uptake was related to higher socioeconomic status, greater motivation, and lower symptom severity; usage was linked to human guidance and common mental disorders versus other conditions. Longer treatment duration amplified the effects of therapeutic relationship and guidance on engagement. Nearly half (48.7%) of studies had low risk of bias; minimal publication bias did not alter findings. Persuasive design strategies could enhance male engagement. Practitioners and policymakers should prioritize coaching that fosters productive relationships, pre-intervention materials to set realistic expectations, and methods to reduce the high risk of bias in future DMHI research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974329","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}
Melanie Bamert, Yves Schaffter, Fanny Bally, Daryl B O'Connor, Jennifer Inauen
{"title":"Assessment of stress and its relationship with health behaviour in daily life: a systematic review.","authors":"Melanie Bamert, Yves Schaffter, Fanny Bally, Daryl B O'Connor, Jennifer Inauen","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2534000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2534000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stress influences health behaviours critical for preventing non-communicable diseases. Although research on the stress-health behaviour relationship in daily life has grown, a synthesis of measures and findings is lacking. This systematic review examines stress measures used in intensive longitudinal studies in daily life, their reliability and associations with health behaviours. We included studies measuring self-reported (cognitive appraisal-based) or physiological stress in daily life alongside health behaviours including eating, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. We excluded studies on physical stress, mood, laboratory-induced stress, non-English publications, and animal studies. Study quality was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project Tool. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched 2,333 records from PsycInfo, PubMed, and Web of Science, leading to 100 included studies with 18,122 participants. Narrative synthesis of results showed that self-reported stress measures dominated (94.5%), while physiological measures were underrepresented (5.5%). Stress was linked to unhealthier behaviours (30.2%), healthier behaviours (14.1%), or was not associated with health behaviour (55.7%), depending on conceptual, methodology, and sample characteristics. Notably, physiological stress predominantly correlated with healthier behaviours, while self-reported stress predominantly related to unhealthier behaviours. Low study quality limit comparability, highlighting the need for standardised reporting to improve future research on stress and health behaviour.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-31"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974254","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":"Back to basics in the field of loneliness: progressing conceptualisation and definition of the term - an umbrella concept analysis.","authors":"Kathryn Burns Cunningham, Mary Wells, Thilo Kroll","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2528822","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2528822","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The absence of a comprehensive, unified, conceptualisation of loneliness and the consequent lack of a clear and precise theoretical definition of loneliness impede research, policy and practice activities to understand and address this global public health issue. Our study aimed to establish the first such conceptualisation and develop the first such definition. To do so, we undertook a systematic conceptual review, specifically an umbrella concept analysis, including 42 documents summarising/synthesising the literature concerning the conceptualisation and/or theoretical definition of loneliness. The novel definition developed is <i>the negative feeling(s) one experiences as a result of a (conscious or subconscious) personal perception that one's interpersonal needs are not satisfied by (the quantity and/or quality of) one's interpersonal (emotional, social, collective, professional and/or religious) relationships</i>. In the process, we identified the unidimensionality of loneliness and generated clarity regarding the opposite of loneliness ('unloneliness'). We call on researchers, policymakers and practitioners working in the field of loneliness, the wider field of interpersonal relationships or encountering loneliness in other fields of activity, across the globe, to employ the novel conceptualisation and theoretical definition as a foundation for activities to further progress understanding and addressing of loneliness. We also encourage consideration of unloneliness, when undertaking such activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-39"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144884059","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 impact of psychosocial interventions on women with gynaecological cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Sonia Tomescu-Stachie, Andrew Merwood, Katy Sivyer, Snezana Nikolin Caisley, Miznah Al-Abbadey","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2525409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2525409","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Women affected by gynaecological cancers are at an increased risk of psychological distress, diminished psychological wellbeing and quality of life (QoL). This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesised the impact of psychosocial interventions on these three outcomes. A total of 23 studies (<i>N</i> = 3345 participants), including 19 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and 4 non-randomised studies of interventions (NRSIs) were assessed using Cochrane RoB2 and ROBINS-I tools. Meta-regression random effect modelling analyses revealed reductions in psychological distress (<i>p</i> < .001) and improvements in psychological wellbeing (<i>p</i> = .003) and QoL (<i>p</i> < .001). Findings highlight the potential of interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation to complement multidisciplinary approaches addressing patients' biopsychosocial needs. Psychoeducation's integration with other interventions enhanced patient self-management and coping. Multidisciplinary interventions demonstrated effects on outcomes related to body image and sexual health concerns. However, variability in study designs, intervention delivery, follow-up periods and high risk of bias underscore the need for robust research and standardised measures. Overall, the review reinforces the value of holistic, tailored interventions to meet the diverse needs of women affected by gynaecological cancers. Future research may consider refining intervention timing, delivery methods and cost-effectiveness while addressing disparities in access to ensure equitable care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-39"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822903","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}
Meeke Hoedjes, Sandra van Cappellen-van Maldegem, Carmen Nimtz, Zhanna van Loenen-Sarukhanyan, Lonneke van de Poll-Franse, Jaap C Seidell, Floortje Mols
{"title":"Maintenance of lifestyle changes following lifestyle interventions in breast cancer survivors: a systematic literature review.","authors":"Meeke Hoedjes, Sandra van Cappellen-van Maldegem, Carmen Nimtz, Zhanna van Loenen-Sarukhanyan, Lonneke van de Poll-Franse, Jaap C Seidell, Floortje Mols","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2539202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2539202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To gain more insight into promising strategies to achieve sustained optimal lifestyle and body composition changes among breast cancer survivors, which may improve health-related outcomes, this systematic review aimed to synthesise scientific evidence on maintenance of intervention effects on lifestyle and body composition in breast cancer survivors and to identify, describe and synthesise methods and strategies associated with effectiveness. Four databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE) were systematically searched for papers from 2010 onwards. Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions among breast cancer survivors reporting outcomes (physical (in)activity, diet, body composition, sleep, alcohol consumption and/or smoking) at baseline, end of intervention and follow-up were included. Behaviour change techniques were coded using the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy. Risk of bias and reporting completeness were evaluated using the RoB2 and the CONSORT checklist. Thirty papers were included. Few studies found intervention effects at end of intervention and at follow-up: 3 out of 17 assessing physical (in)activity, 3/6 assessing dietary outcomes, 1/8 assessing body composition and 1/8 assessing sleep. The low number of effective interventions hampered the synthesis of methods and strategies associated with effectiveness. This detailed overview of current scientific evidence provides guidance for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-40"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785629","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":"Addressing fidelity within complex health behaviour change interventions: a scoping review of fidelity frameworks and models.","authors":"Elaine Toomey, Daphne To, Nicole Nathan, Molly Byrne, Fabianna Lorencatto, Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Nicola McCleary, Heather Colquhoun","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2534001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2534001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fidelity is an important but under-addressed aspect of health behaviour change intervention research. Consensus is lacking regarding terminology, definitions, and conceptualisations. Fidelity frameworks and models can help people address fidelity in a structured way and ensure clarity and consistency of terminology, but they are underutilised to date. We aimed to identify and describe existing fidelity frameworks/models and compare these in terms of fidelity constructs included. We conducted a scoping review using a pre-specified search, dual independent screening, and data extraction. We analysed data using basic descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. We identified 20 fidelity frameworks/models. All frameworks/models included constructs relating to intervention delivery. All frameworks/models also included additional constructs; however, there was a lack of consensus across these, and whether they are components or moderators of fidelity. For health behaviour change researchers wishing to address fidelity, selecting a comprehensive framework/model that facilitates consideration of multiple constructs and that aligns with their intended purpose and context may be beneficial. Fidelity is a multi-faceted concept of which delivery is an important, but not the only, construct. Findings will help researchers consider fidelity in greater depth, apply and refine existing frameworks/models, and improve how fidelity is addressed in future behavioural interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761800","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}
Benedetta Capetti, Lorenzo Conti, Maria Vittoria Ferrari, Veronica Coppini, Giulia Ferraris, Chiara Marzorati, Dario Monzani, Roberto Grasso, Gabriella Pravettoni
{"title":"Neuropsychological assessment in non-central nervous system cancer patients: a systematic review of cognitive screening and assessment within oncology practice.","authors":"Benedetta Capetti, Lorenzo Conti, Maria Vittoria Ferrari, Veronica Coppini, Giulia Ferraris, Chiara Marzorati, Dario Monzani, Roberto Grasso, Gabriella Pravettoni","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2536071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2536071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Early cancer detection and innovative treatments have prolonged the lifespan of cancer patients, leading to long-term consequences, including cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). In 2011, the International Cancer and Cognition Task Force (ICCTF) established guidelines for neuropsychological assessment, however many neuropsychological tests lack validity for oncological patients. This systematic review aims to identify and summarise the most commonly used neuropsychological tests for cognitive screening and assessment in non-CNS cancer patients within research contexts. A search of electronic databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, and SCOPUS) included 1) research articles using 2) neuropsychological tests 3) on non-CNS cancer patients, 4) aged between 18 and 80 years old, 5) published in the English 6) from January 2011 to October 2023. Quality assessment was assessed following the MMAT Guidelines. Eligibility criteria were met by 178 studies which adopted 151 different neuropsychological tests. The most widely used screening test was the Mini-Mental State Examination (N=41). Among the main cognitive domains analyzed, the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (N=61) was the most commonly used to assess memory. The Controlled Oral Word Association Test (N=24) was primarily utilised for language assessment and the Trail Making Test-part A (TMT-A) (N=37) was the most frequently used to assess the attention domain. Moreover, executive functions were predominantly evaluated using the TMT-B (N=45). Among the included studies, only 42 adhered to the ICCTF guidelines. Despite the available guidelines, the wide variability of the utilised tests undermines the generalisability of results. These findings underscore the necessity of developing and implementing assessment and screening tools that are specifically tailored to cancer patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-65"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144754895","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 of nudge-based interventions on self-monitoring behaviours among patients with cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Jianing Yu, Yujia Fu, Haoyang Du, Qiwei Wu, Shunmin Zhang, Binyu Zhao, Erxu Xue, Yunyu Guo, Runjing Yang, Mengjie Zhu, Huafang Zhang, Jing Shao","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2532017","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2532017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiometabolic diseases are major global health concerns, leading to high morbidity and mortality. Self-monitoring is crucial for managing these conditions; however, the adherence to self-monitoring remains suboptimal. Nudge-based interventions, such as reminders and automatic prescription refills, have shown promise in improving self-monitoring behaviours. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of nudge-based interventions on self-monitoring behaviours and health outcomes in this population. Thirty-five randomised controlled trials from seven databases (earliest available date to March 2025) were included. Nudge strategies were categorised according to the choice architecture taxonomy by Münscher et al. Meta-analysis demonstrated that nudge-based interventions were associated with significant improvements in self-monitoring behaviours in cardiometabolic patients (Hedge's <i>g</i> = 0.56; 95% CI [0.44, 0.69]; <i>p</i> < 0.001) as well as reductions in HbA1c levels (MD = -0.50; <i>p</i> < 0.001), systolic blood pressure (MD = -4.47; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (MD = -2.02; <i>p</i> < 0.05) compared to the control group. Subgroup analyses indicated that the effect size of nudge interventions may vary by delivery mode, components, and intervention duration. Our findings suggest that integrating diverse behavioural nudges could optimise management strategies for these patients, enhancing both self-monitoring adherence and health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700105","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}
Arabella Kyprianides, S Alexander Haslam, Ben Bradford, Clifford Stott
{"title":"The role of social identity and procedural fairness in shaping the impact of police interactions on mental health: a justice-identification model.","authors":"Arabella Kyprianides, S Alexander Haslam, Ben Bradford, Clifford Stott","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2534499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2534499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research suggests a link between people's engagement with the police and their mental health, but little is known about how police activities affect the mental health of those they interact with. This paper develops a new theoretical model, the justice-identification model (JIM), to explain the social psychological dynamics underlying this relationship. The JIM integrates two unconnected frameworks - the social identity approach to health (SIAH) and procedural justice theory (PJT). It proposes that police contact negatively impacts mental health when it is associated with procedural injustice and exclusion but enhances health when it signals procedural justice and inclusion. Situating police-citizen interactions within an environment of inequality, we highlight how procedural fairness shapes the exercise of power by police officers. Social identity and experiences of procedural justice are framed as either stressors or sources of positive psychological connection. This analysis is instantiated in seven hypotheses that are broadly supported by existing empirical evidence. The JIM identifies three pathways linking exposure to policing and mental health through procedural justice and social identification. The paper explores the practical and theoretical implications of this model for mitigating negative mental health effects of police interactions and discusses strategies and priorities for both theory and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692049","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}