{"title":"A quantitative study of social identity, social support and perceived stress in online support groups for family caregivers.","authors":"Rosemary Daynes-Kearney, Stephen Gallagher","doi":"10.1177/13591053251377890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251377890","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Online support groups (OSGs) may help reduce family caregiver stress, but the psychosocial pathways remain unclear. Using social identity theory, this study examined the relationships between social identity, social support and perceived stress. It was hypothesised that non-OSG members would report lower social support and higher stress than OSG members, with social support mediating the relationship between social identity and stress. A cross-sectional online survey (<i>N</i> = 136) assessed social support, social identity and perceived stress. No significant differences in social support or stress were found between OSG (<i>n</i> = 78) and non-OSG members (<i>n</i> = 58), though OSG members identified more strongly as caregivers (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Higher social identity correlated with greater social support but not lower stress. Mediation analysis showed social support indirectly linked social identity to reduced stress. Findings highlight the role of social identity in OSGs and its potential for improving caregiver well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251377890"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Claire Cornick, Iris Nomikou, Jessica Massonnie, Nils Niederstrasser
{"title":"Chronic pain negatively affects children's outcomes on the English Standardised Assessment Tests (SAT).","authors":"Claire Cornick, Iris Nomikou, Jessica Massonnie, Nils Niederstrasser","doi":"10.1177/13591053251377553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251377553","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic pain is believed to have substantial negative effects on children's school outcomes. However, there is currently no research regarding the impact of chronic pain on children in England. Educational differences between countries may mean the impact of chronic pain cannot be generalised between countries, indicating the need for a study in England exploring this relationship. The current cross-sectional study collected scores for Standardised Assessment Tests (SAT), attendance rates, and mental health data from 148 parents of children with and without chronic pain aged 11-14 years via an online survey. Results show children with chronic pain scored lower on the SATs, had higher absence rates, and poorer mental health than children without chronic pain after controlling for gender, SES and SEND. These findings have implications for the education system in how to support children with chronic pain to achieve their educational potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251377553"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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 Internet use on cognitive function in older adults: Based on the cognitive reserve hypothesis.","authors":"Ying Deng, Li Liu, Qian Yang, Tong Yu","doi":"10.1177/13591053251371788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251371788","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With population aging accelerating, cognitive decline and high dementia prevalence among older adults pose significant challenges to active aging. The widespread use of the internet offers cognitive stimulation and social interaction, potentially improving cognitive function. Using 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey data, this study analyzes the impact of internet use on older adults' cognitive function. Results show that this study found a significant positive correlation between internet use and cognitive function in older adults (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Social interaction partially mediates this effect, with social support, social networks, and social participation contributing 2.2%, 1.3%, and 6.9%. The education level, exercise frequency, and job complexity significantly attenuate the positive effect of internet use on cognitive function in older adults. This study offers empirical support for the cognitive reserve and active aging theories. Future efforts should enhance internet training for older adults, improve age-friendly platforms, and bridge the urban-rural digital divide.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251371788"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad A Abu Sabra, Hasan Abualruz, Mohamed A Zoromba, Heba E El-Gazar
{"title":"The efficacy of using psychotherapy treatments to minimize symptoms of rumination disorder: A scoping review.","authors":"Mohammad A Abu Sabra, Hasan Abualruz, Mohamed A Zoromba, Heba E El-Gazar","doi":"10.1177/13591053251375324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251375324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rumination disorder (RD) is characterized by the persistent, recurrent, and effortless regurgitation of swallowed food back into the mouth. it is associated with various illnesses. RD is frequently misdiagnosed or ignored; this causes patients to have persistent discomfort and spend extended periods without therapy. Numerous attempts have been made to create and enhance psychotherapy interventions to lessen the symptoms of rumination, but the answer is still unknown. Thus, this scoping review was conducted to assess the efficacy of psychotherapy treatments in reducing symptoms of rumination disorder. A total of 27 studies that met the eligibility criteria found that psychotherapy treatments were effective in reducing rumination symptoms. CBT was the most commonly used type of therapy, followed by COMET, MBCT, ACT, rTMS, TDCS, and DBT. Psychotherapy is a contemporary therapeutic approach that has been recognized as an effective way to provide long-term positive results for people with RD.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251375324"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clodagh Flinn, Michael Ungar, Sonya Deschênes, Finiki Nearchou
{"title":"Resilience and trajectories of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in the context of exposure to acne: Findings from the Lifelines Cohort Study.","authors":"Clodagh Flinn, Michael Ungar, Sonya Deschênes, Finiki Nearchou","doi":"10.1177/13591053251375318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251375318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This longitudinal cohort study explored resilience in adolescents with and without acne regarding development of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, and investigated the contribution of risk/protective factors. Participants were <i>n</i> = 482 13- to 17-years-olds from the Lifelines Cohort Study. Data were collected at three times (2007-2023). Two group-based trajectory models were fitted. Factors across social and built environments (family functioning, parental rearing, air quality) were accounted for using regression models. All variables except air quality used self-report measures. Two trajectories of suicidal ideation were identified: 'Low' (<i>n</i> = 456); and 'Early Adult Peak' (<i>n</i> = 26). Two trajectories of depressive symptoms were identified: 'Low' (<i>n</i> = 421); and 'Elevated' (<i>n</i> = 61). Regarding risk/protective factors, higher acne severity increased odds of membership in the 'Early Adult Peak' trajectory. Findings suggest that severe acne exposure in adolescence may increase risks of experiencing suicidal ideation during the transition to adulthood. Implications involve treating youth with acne, particularly severe cases, with a psychodermatological approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251375318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joanna Slodkowska-Barabasz, Susan Churchill, Nik Chmiel
{"title":"Encouraging impulsive adolescents attending college to eat more fruit and vegetables: A preliminary investigation of negative urgency, message format and frame.","authors":"Joanna Slodkowska-Barabasz, Susan Churchill, Nik Chmiel","doi":"10.1177/13591053251375237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251375237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents high in negative urgency who are prone to emotion-driven impulsiveness and can be easily distracted, tend to eat unhealthily and may respond differently than those low in negative urgency to formatted and framed messages encouraging fruit and vegetables consumption. An experiment (<i>N</i> = 212) was conducted with a 2 (format: non-narrative vs narrative) × 2 (frame: loss vs gain) factorial design having participants' level of negative urgency as a moderator. Findings revealed a three-way interaction between negative urgency, message format and frame. In the gain-framed condition, adolescents high on negative urgency were persuaded best by non-narrative messages, whereas those low on negative urgency were best persuaded by narrative messages. These findings provide initial evidence that recipients' negative urgency influences how persuasive message framing and format are in encouraging adolescents to consume more fruit and vegetables. These results have implications for the construction of effective health appeals to adolescent populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251375237"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorge A Gonzalez-Mejia, Andrea A López-Cepero, Natishkah Knox, Hector R Bird, Glorisa J Canino, Cristiane S Duarte, Shakira F Suglia
{"title":"Perceived stress, negative life events, and adiposity among Puerto Rican young adults in the South Bronx, New York, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.","authors":"Jorge A Gonzalez-Mejia, Andrea A López-Cepero, Natishkah Knox, Hector R Bird, Glorisa J Canino, Cristiane S Duarte, Shakira F Suglia","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251378292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perceived stress and negative life events may impact adiposity, but findings across populations are inconsistent, with limited research among Hispanic/Latino groups. We examined these relationships among 818 Puerto Rican young adults (441 in San Juan, PR, and 377 in the South Bronx, NY) from the Boricua Youth Study Health Assessment (2015-2020). Perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)) and negative life events (List of Threatening Experiences (LTE)) were analyzed cross-sectionally with BMI, body fat, waist circumference, and obesity. Effect measure modification by site and sex was identified. Among PR females, higher perceived stress and negative life events were associated with lower BMI, waist circumference, body fat, and obesity. In PR males, more negative life events were associated with higher BMI and obesity. In NY females, higher negative life events were associated with lower body fat, but no associations were observed for NY males. Findings indicate site-and sex-specific associations among Puerto Rican young adults under different sociocultural environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251378292"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Connor P Bondarchuk, Tiffany Lemon, Elzette Rousseau, Siyaxolisa Sindelo, Andrew Medina-Marino, Nkosiyapha Sibanda, Lisa M Butler, Linda-Gail Bekker, Valerie A Earnshaw, Ingrid T Katz
{"title":"The patient-provider relationship mediates the relationship between health literacy and resilience in young South Africans newly diagnosed with HIV.","authors":"Connor P Bondarchuk, Tiffany Lemon, Elzette Rousseau, Siyaxolisa Sindelo, Andrew Medina-Marino, Nkosiyapha Sibanda, Lisa M Butler, Linda-Gail Bekker, Valerie A Earnshaw, Ingrid T Katz","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251378301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>South African adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with HIV experience worse HIV-related clinical and psychological outcomes compared to older South Africans. Psychological resilience is protective against poorer outcomes, but little is known about disparities in psychological resilience among AYAs with HIV nor the mechanisms by which these differences arise. This study analyzed baseline data from a cohort of 100 AYA ages 18-24 years in Cape Town and Buffalo City. Mediation analyses revealed that high health literacy was associated with a more satisfactory patient-provider relationship, a more satisfactory patient-provider relationship was associated with a greater degree of psychological resilience, and the indirect effect of health literacy on psychological resilience was significant. These findings suggest that high health literacy and strong patient-provider relationships may be associated with greater psychological resilience among AYAs with HIV. By identifying these modifiable factors, this study highlights how public health interventions aimed at strengthening health literacy and the patient-provider relationship may enhance psychological resilience in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251378301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145234021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vanessa V Volpe, Julia M Ross, Melissa C Holland, Oreoluwa O Badejoh, Graham W Buhrman
{"title":"Online health information searching and health advertisement exposure among Black young adult social media users.","authors":"Vanessa V Volpe, Julia M Ross, Melissa C Holland, Oreoluwa O Badejoh, Graham W Buhrman","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251378224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black young adults go online frequently and comprise a large proportion of digital consumers, with implications for their health. Yet their engagement with online health information and advertising is not well understood. In this descriptive mixed-methods study, Black young adults from the United States (<i>N</i> = 179; mean age = 23.27) completed an online survey (February to March 2022). They reported searching for health information and seeing health-related advertisements online via closed- and open-ended questions. Participants searched using multiple sources, including video-based social media platforms. Over 85% of participants saw health-related advertisements weekly, and one-third daily. Over half reported that these advertisements were targeted, yet over 60% did not frequently purchase or share them. Black young adult social media users use video-based social media platforms, where content may not be accurate or regulated. They see advertisements frequently but rarely engage, perhaps due to their digital skills or the abundance of competing content.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251378224"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring outcomes of a university-based health and wellness coaching program: A comparison of three self-selected delivery methods.","authors":"Jennifer Bleck, Rita DeBate","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251378079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study conducted a secondary analysis of data from a university-based health and wellness coaching program to investigate the difference in coach/client working alliance and psychosocial assets across three self-selected delivery modalities. Longitudinal data from 130 students who self-selected in-person (43.1%), video conferencing (32.3%), or audio-only coaching (24.6%) were utilized. Key variables included demographics, psychosocial assets (confidence, motivation, readiness for behavior change), and working alliance (autonomy, competence, relatedness). Compared to other modalities, a higher proportion of graduate students (47.6%) and older students (<i>M</i> = 28.0, SD = 9.8) chose video coaching, and more gender-nonconforming students (12.5%) chose audio-only coaching. Participants reported increased confidence, motivation, and readiness for change over time with no differences by modality. For all modes, the strength of the coach/client relationship increased over time; in-person participants reported greater autonomy and competence. Findings support various modalities for fostering the working alliance and psychosocial assets fundamental for initiation and maintenance of health-related goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053251378079"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}