Jason Davies, Mark McKenna, Chelsea Hughes, Kate Denner, Chris Dow, Kimberly Dienes
{"title":"Enhancing health and wellbeing through green infrastructure design and construction: Impacts of the Fit For the Future project on NHS healthcare staff, patients and community members.","authors":"Jason Davies, Mark McKenna, Chelsea Hughes, Kate Denner, Chris Dow, Kimberly Dienes","doi":"10.1177/13591053261436074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053261436074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spending work or leisure time in nature-based settings has positive impacts on health and wellbeing especially for those experiencing stress or those with poorer physical health, mental health or wellbeing. This research examined the impact of participation in a sustainable green infrastructure and landscape management project delivered through Down to Earth at a National Health Service (NHS) hospital site. The three participant groups comprising healthcare staff (<i>n</i> = 27), NHS patients (<i>n</i> = 37) and community participants (<i>n</i> = 22) experienced changes in one or more self-reported measures over time. Patient and community participants showed reductions in self-reported anxiety, boredom and sense of failure. Healthcare staff showed increased resilience, wellbeing, community connection, and connection to nature alongside a reduction in common mental health symptoms. These findings reveal positive impacts of \"working in/with nature\" on wellbeing and mental health, and provide novel evidence of their potential for improving the health/wellbeing of healthcare workers within their workplace.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053261436074"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147617062","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":"Assessing psychological trauma levels and contributory factors among pregnant women following seismic events.","authors":"Pınar Kara, Evşen Nazik","doi":"10.1177/13591053251362774","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251362774","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine post-earthquake psychological trauma and its contributing factors among pregnant women who were exposed to the large-scale twin earthquakes that occurred on February 6, 2023, in Türkiye. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 5227 pregnant women and found that 72.2% experienced post-earthquake psychological trauma following the earthquakes, including behavioral, sleep-related, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. The most significant factors contributing to this trauma were exposure to the earthquake in the most severely affected centers or in center with the highest number of aftershocks, as well as a sense of helplessness. The independent variables accounted for 21.7% of the variance in psychological trauma. These findings highlight that pregnant women experienced difficulties with emotional regulation, sensory processing, cognitive restructuring, and sleep disturbances after the large-scale twin earthquakes in Türkiye. This underscores the need for strategic planning to strengthen mental health for pregnant women in the aftermath of disasters.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1947-1965"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145006876","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}
Utku Beyazit, Sümeyye Koç, Kevser Tuğba Çinar Karasu, Yeliz Kübra Kaya, Aynur Bütün Ayhan, Murat Terzi
{"title":"The relationships between perceived social support, psychological well-being and acceptance-rejection levels toward their children in parents with multiple sclerosis: A conditional process model.","authors":"Utku Beyazit, Sümeyye Koç, Kevser Tuğba Çinar Karasu, Yeliz Kübra Kaya, Aynur Bütün Ayhan, Murat Terzi","doi":"10.1177/13591053251367987","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251367987","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined how perceived social support and psychological well-being relate to parental rejection in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), using a conditional process model. A total of 208 parents with MS in Türkiye completed scales measuring perceived social support, psychological well-being, and parental acceptance-rejection. Results indicated that psychological well-being partially mediated the relationship between perceived social support and parental rejection. Moreover, perceived social support moderated this mediation, suggesting that its protective influence on parenting can remain significant even when psychological well-being is low. These findings offer a contribution by demonstrating that social support may help reduce negative parenting behaviors independently of well-being. This is among the first studies to apply a conditional process model in a MS population, providing insight into how psychosocial factors interact in parenting under chronic illness. The findings emphasize the need for individualized support that strengthens both well-being and perceived social in MS-affected parents.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2028-2044"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145180358","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":"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":"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":"2080-2097"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13031349/pdf/","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":"OA","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":"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":"2110-2127"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","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}
Alvin L Morton, Lyndsey M Hornbuckle, Cary Springer, Debora Baldwin, David R Bassett
{"title":"Scheduling self-efficacy surpasses motivational constructs in explaining physical activity adherence in non-Hispanic Black men.","authors":"Alvin L Morton, Lyndsey M Hornbuckle, Cary Springer, Debora Baldwin, David R Bassett","doi":"10.1177/13591053251367861","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251367861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) men engage in less aerobic physical activity (PA) and are less likely to meet national guidelines than non-Hispanic White men, despite PA's protective benefits against chronic disease. This study examined psychosocial factors associated with meeting PA guidelines among NHB men. A total of 134 participants (<i>M</i> = 36.7 years, SD = 9.8) were recruited via social media and completed validated measures of motivation, psychological needs, and self-efficacy. Forward stepwise logistic regression identified scheduling self-efficacy as the strongest independent correlate of meeting PA guidelines (OR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.49-3.57), above intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence. These findings suggest that the ability to manage time and integrate PA into daily routines may be more critical than motivation alone. PA interventions for NHB men may benefit from focusing on planning strategies, self-regulatory skills, and culturally relevant community support to improve engagement and reduce health disparities.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1805-1814"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13031368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144994442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","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":"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":"1827-1841"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","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}
Yeşim Yurdakul, Sümeyye Koç, Utku Beyazit, Aynur Bütün Ayhan, İlhan Günbayi, Murat Terzi
{"title":"A phenomenological study on the life experiences of adolescents with a parent diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.","authors":"Yeşim Yurdakul, Sümeyye Koç, Utku Beyazit, Aynur Bütün Ayhan, İlhan Günbayi, Murat Terzi","doi":"10.1177/13591053251392871","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251392871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that significantly affects not only individuals but also their families, especially children. Although awareness of the psychosocial impact of parental MS is increasing, research focusing on adolescents' experiences remains limited. This study aimed to explore the life experiences of Turkish adolescents aged 14-18 who have a parent diagnosed with MS. A descriptive phenomenological design was adopted to examine their subjective experiences in depth. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method. Ten adolescents were selected via purposive sampling from a neurology outpatient clinic in Türkiye. Thematic analysis revealed four key themes: emotional responses to the MS diagnosis, changes in intra-family relationships, the influence of the parent's MS on adolescents' lives, and academic challenges. Findings indicated emotional strain, increased responsibilities, social restrictions, and academic difficulties. Participants also used metaphors to articulate emotional complexity and shifting family roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2045-2060"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145597232","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}
Lena Halawi, Francis Sichimba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Atika Khalaf
{"title":"Exploring clinical empathy among maternal healthcare providers in Zambia: Does the heart meet the mind? Insights from a qualitative study.","authors":"Lena Halawi, Francis Sichimba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Atika Khalaf","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378961","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251378961","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Empathy is crucial for enhancing interpersonal interactions in healthcare. While provider empathy improves health outcomes, studies focused on this concept in Zambia are limited. This qualitative study utilized a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, employing qualitative content analysis as the analysis method, to explore clinical empathy through the perspectives of 14 maternal healthcare providers recruited via purposive and snowball sampling. Participants varied in age, experience, and professional roles. The study identified three primary themes: (1) the multifaceted nature of empathy in maternal healthcare, (2) dual aspects of empathy-patient care and professional boundaries, and (3) contextual dynamics-balancing challenges in maternal empathy. Findings highlight that while empathy enhances patient experiences, providers often struggle to maintain emotional boundaries. The study highlights the need for targeted training programs in strengthening empathy in clinical practice and recommends further research on culturally specific expressions of empathy in healthcare settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":"31 5","pages":"1966-1981"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13031371/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147534399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A mediating role of cognitive fusion in the relationship between pre-death grief and depressive symptoms among family caregivers of people with dementia.","authors":"Areum Han, Ickpyo Hong","doi":"10.1177/13591053251379281","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251379281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Family caregivers often experience pre-death grief while caring for individuals with dementia, which may contribute to depressive symptoms. Within the psychological flexibility model, cognitive fusion (i.e., the tendency to become entangled with distressing thoughts) may be especially salient, as caregivers become fused with grief-related thoughts about their loved one's decline, exacerbating depressive symptoms. This study examined whether cognitive fusion mediates the relationship between pre-death grief and depressive symptoms in 191 family caregivers of individuals with dementia in the United States. Path analysis was conducted, controlling for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Pre-death grief was significantly associated with cognitive fusion, which was also significantly associated with depressive symptoms. The indirect effect via cognitive fusion was significant, accounting for 32.2% of the total effect. The direct effect remained significant, indicating partial mediation. Findings support targeting cognitive fusion in interventions for caregivers who often experience pre-death grief.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":"31 5","pages":"2098-2109"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147534407","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}