{"title":"A comprehensive review of literature on the relationship between spirituality and working women's physical health and performance.","authors":"Arnab Basu, Nadindla Srividya","doi":"10.1177/13591053261442609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053261442609","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic literature review (2020-2025) of 64 studies examines the associations between spiritual practices and the holistic well-being of working women. Interventions such as meditation, mindfulness, and workplace yoga are consistently linked to favorable shifts in the Mind-Body axis, characterized by lower cortisol levels and improved autonomic balance. These physiological changes track with significant self-reported improvements in emotional regulation, including reduced perceived anxiety, fatigue, and depression. In the professional domain, spiritual engagement is associated with improved workplace functioning, notably through higher job satisfaction and increased energy. While these trends suggest a positive relationship, the evidence remains primarily associative. The reliance on self-reported measures and heterogeneous samples highlights a need for longitudinal, gender-specific research to clarify how spiritual engagement supports women's professional fulfillment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053261442609"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823306","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":"Implicit theories of health predict intention to undergo Helicobacter pylori screening among adults in China: The mediating effect of risk perception and self-efficacy.","authors":"Jun Su, Zhaoyang Wen, Ning Zhang","doi":"10.1177/13591053261442715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053261442715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored how implicit theories of health influence people's intention to undergo Helicobacter pylori screening, and the role of risk perception and self-efficacy in explaining the effect. 1085 Chinese adults participated in this study in April 2023. The results revealed that implicit theories of health positively predicted people's intention to undergo Helicobacter pylori screening. Risk perception and self-efficacy serially mediated the relationship between implicit theories of health and intention to undergo Helicobacter pylori screening. Implications of this study for increasing the screening rate of Helicobacter pylori and directions for future research are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"13591053261442715"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823332","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":"Association between health anxiety and health-oriented behaviors in medical students: The preventive role of physical activity.","authors":"Lamei Deng, Yihan Pan, Yaning Cai, Weihao Xiong, Yu Chen, Xiumei Deng","doi":"10.1177/13591053251370660","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251370660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Health anxiety (HA) is increasingly recognized among medical students due to ongoing exposure to illness-related content and academic stress. This study examined the prevalence of HA in Chinese medical students and its association with health-oriented behaviors. A total of 2283 participants completed self-report measures of BMI, smoking status, diet, physical activity, and HA (Chinese Short Health Anxiety Inventory). The average HA score was 14.56 ± 6.34, and 33.2% scored above the clinical cut-off. Physical activity levels were significantly lower in students with HA (863.06 ± 737.12) compared to those without HA (945.34 ± 715.5; <i>p</i> = 0.012). Physical activity was the only significant predictor of HA (β = -0.344, <i>p</i> < 0.001), explaining 13.3% of the variance. However, results should be interpreted in light of limitations, including self-reported data and the single-university sample. Promoting physical activity may be a promising strategy to reduce HA in medical students.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2416-2428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145497336","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}
Alessia Renzi, Filippo Maria Nimbi, Mimma Tafà, Daniele Guglielmi, Oliviero Bruni, Pasquale Parisi, Martina Mesce, Federica Galli
{"title":"Primary headache in developmental age: A case-control study on the role of temperamental sensitivity, attachment dimensions, psychopathological symptoms, and relations with parents.","authors":"Alessia Renzi, Filippo Maria Nimbi, Mimma Tafà, Daniele Guglielmi, Oliviero Bruni, Pasquale Parisi, Martina Mesce, Federica Galli","doi":"10.1177/13591053251371810","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251371810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Headaches are among the most common and disabling neurological conditions in children and adolescents. This study explores temperamental, relational, and psychological differences between preadolescents/adolescents with a headache diagnosis and controls. The sample included 83 headache patients (51 females; mean age = 13.00, SD = 2.52) and 279 controls (145 females; mean age = 12.65, SD = 1.36). Participants completed psychological assessments, while mothers provided additional relational data. U Mann-Whitney tests showed significant group differences in all variables except secure attachment and maternal closeness. Logistic regression indicated that higher environmental sensitivity and somatic complaints increased the likelihood of headache diagnosis. Findings suggest that dysfunctional attachment patterns, conflict, and somatic symptoms may serve as maladaptive strategies to fulfill attachment needs in this clinical population. Understanding these factors could improve psychological interventions for pediatric headache sufferers.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2470-2484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145338165","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}
Doreen Müller, Julie O'Sullivan, Paul Gellert, Michael Erhart
{"title":"Decreased health service use among migrants improves through an internal locus of control, especially in men.","authors":"Doreen Müller, Julie O'Sullivan, Paul Gellert, Michael Erhart","doi":"10.1177/13591053251365444","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251365444","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We explore the role of internal locus of control (LOC), migration status and gender, in healthcare utilization, using the Andersen Model. It addresses the knowledge gap in understanding how these factors influence healthcare access, especially in migrant populations. Utilization was assessed using the 2020 German Socioeconomic Panel with 26,028 adults (6,968 migrants). In this cross-sectional survey study, four outcomes were analyzed via regression models, including predisposing, enabling, and need factors. A migration background reduced the likelihood of doctor visits, while LOC increased it. Among migrants, LOC predicted even higher likelihood, especially in men, mitigating the negative impact of migration status. Migration background and LOC were not linked to hospital visits, and gender differences in doctor visits were found only in men. While individuals with a migration background had a lower chance of visiting doctors, internal control beliefs proved to be a significant resource for health behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2366-2379"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144994386","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}
Mulongwe Mwelwa, Christopher Hobson, Steven Stirk, Heledd Lewis, Victoria Samuel
{"title":"A qualitative exploration of the experiences of adults with cystic fibrosis unable to benefit from triple combination therapy.","authors":"Mulongwe Mwelwa, Christopher Hobson, Steven Stirk, Heledd Lewis, Victoria Samuel","doi":"10.1177/13591053251369393","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251369393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI) is a highly effective modulator therapy that has transformed the lives of many people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). However, limited research has explored the experiences of those not able to benefit from ETI due to genetic factors. Seven adults with CF participated in semi-structured interviews, and data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Four themes emerged: 'feeling forgotten', (the challenges of being in a minority group); 'conflicted emotions', (the emotional impact of comparing one's situation with others); 'fragility of hope', (the journey of hope experienced by participants); and 'remaining on the old CF trajectory', (the ongoing challenges of living with CF). The findings suggest a need for improved communication, psychological and peer support, inclusive media representation and opportunities for active involvement in research and advocacy. Implementing these interventions may help this group feel seen and supported, even as the CF landscape continues to evolve.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2455-2469"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13070129/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208405","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 effects of moral distress on burnout and mental well-being across healthcare and care occupations: Do age and work resources matter?","authors":"Tímea Zsuzsanna Popucza, Mårten Eriksson","doi":"10.1177/13591053251369373","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251369373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated how moral distress contributed to burnout and mental well-being among 1318 healthcare and care professionals in Sweden using cross-sectional survey data and partial least squares structural equation modeling. Moral distress significantly increased both exhaustion and disengagement, which in turn negatively impacted mental well-being. Mediation analyses confirmed that burnout processes mediated the relationship between moral distress and mental well-being. Job control buffered the moral distress-exhaustion link, while collegial support had no effect. Linear moderation by age was non-significant, but curvilinear analysis suggested that moral distress affects burnout differently across ages. Age-group comparisons revealed that professionals under 30 and over 60 were most vulnerable to moral distress-related burnout. These findings highlight the need for preventive, age-sensitive strategies and workplace interventions that reduce moral distress and strengthen protective resources. The Swedish version of the Moral Distress Scale was validated across healthcare and care groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2399-2415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13070131/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145132345","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}
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":"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":"2528-2543"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13070136/pdf/","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":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intervention for network of depressive symptoms in disadvantaged rural children: A computer simulated evaluation.","authors":"Qiu Li, Xue-Ying Liu, Xin Yin, Luo Wang, Wei-Liang Wang, Fang Zhou","doi":"10.1177/13591053251378339","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251378339","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent depression has a profound impact on health across the lifespan, with depressive symptoms varying across different contexts. Therefore, accurately identifying and addressing the core symptoms in different populations is essential for developing effective interventions to improve adolescent mental health. This study utilized network analysis to examine the structure of depressive symptoms among rural children in different circumstances and to identify key targets for intervention. Network analysis results indicated that, for non-disadvantaged children, the most central symptoms were loneliness, self-hatred, and irritability, while for disadvantaged children, self-hatred, loneliness, and worry were the most prominent. Simulation-based intervention analyses demonstrated that alleviating loneliness was highly effective for both groups, with particularly strong effects among disadvantaged children, who exhibited the highest levels of loneliness and self-hatred. These findings highlight the potential of targeted interventions focusing on loneliness as a critical strategy for reducing depressive symptoms in rural youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2287-2299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145432891","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":"Structural model of self-conscious emotions and health-related quality of life in non-metastatic breast cancer women: The mediating role of body image psychological inflexibility and self-compassion.","authors":"Shahrzad Kasaei Nasab, Hamid Amiri, Abdollah Omidi, Mostafa Sarvizadeh","doi":"10.1177/13591053251380032","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591053251380032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast cancer profoundly impacts physical and psychological well-being, yet the role of self-conscious emotions in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and body image remains underexplored. This study examined the relationships between SCEs (HRQoL) and mediators (self-compassion, body image inflexibility (BII)) among 302 Iranian women with breast cancer (2023-2024). This cross-sectional design employed structural equation modeling with the Body and Appearance Self-Conscious Emotions Scale (BASES), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B), Body Image Psychological Inflexibility Scale (BIPIS), and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SC-SF). The data were analyzed via partial least squares with SPSS 27 and SmartPLS 4. Self-compassion mediated BASES's effects on BII and HRQoL, but BII did not mediate BASES-HRQoL. Notably, self-compassion showed significant <i>negative</i> mediation effects. The findings highlight self-compassion's complex role, unexpectedly inversely influencing (HRQoL) and BII. The study underscores the need for nuanced psychological interventions addressing self-compassion's dual influence to optimize well-being in breast cancer care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51355,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"2225-2240"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349808","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}