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{"title":"The need to belong and pathological celebrity worship in Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of desire for fame and the moderating role of gender.","authors":"Zhenyong Lyu, Xinyue Shen, Panpan Zheng","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2605192","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2605192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between need to belong (NTB) and celebrity worship, with a focus on the mediating roles of desire for fame. Additionally, the moderating role of gender in this mediation model was examined. A sample of 408 boys and 331 girls from Chinese high schools completed a survey measuring NTB, desire for fame, and pathological celebrity worship. Mediation analyses revealed that desire for fame mediated the association between NTB and adolescents' pathological celebrity worship. Specifically, higher levels of NTB were associated with a stronger desire for fame, which in turn was linked to more pathological celebrity worship. Furthermore, moderated mediation analysis indicated that gender played a significant moderating role: the effect of NTB on desire for fame was stronger for boys, whereas the effect of desire for fame on pathological celebrity worship was more pronounced for girls. This study provides novel insights into the relationship between NTB and adolescents' pathological celebrity worship, highlighting the crucial role of desire for fame in shaping this link among boys and girls.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"2409-2423"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145835206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Learning from the past: medical school experiences predict meaning in work and imposter phenomenon among residents.","authors":"K M Carpenter, C M Falco, S Menezes, J B B Diaz, J C Wells, G Guldner, J T Siegel","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2736862","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Efforts to bolster resident well-being may benefit from exploration of how medical education experiences shape residents' mindsets as they transition to residency. The current study aimed to determine whether perceived psychological safety and exposure to negative aspects of the hidden curriculum during medical school predicted meaning in work and imposter phenomenon among medical residents entering into their new programs. A subset of participants (<i>n</i> = 297) in a multi-institutional survey of incoming residents (<i>N</i> = 1,674; response rate = 79.9%) were randomly assigned to complete the module assessing their perceptions of both positive and negative medical school experiences (i.e. psychological safety and hidden curriculum exposure) as well as their current feelings about themselves and their work (i.e. meaning in work and imposter phenomenon). Data collection took place during the summer of 2022. Linear regression models indicate that perceptions of psychological safety during the last 2 years of medical school were positively associated with meaning in work and negatively associated with imposter phenomenon among incoming residents. Linear regression models further indicate that perceptions of exposure to negative aspects of the hidden curriculum predicted imposter phenomenon, whereas no link was observed between exposure to the hidden curriculum and meaning in work. These data highlight how perceptions of medical school may influence the mindset of medical residents as they transition to residency. Next steps include exploring potential causal linkages among these variables and expanding the scope and operationalization of psychological states and experiences considered across time points during the medical training journey.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fatigue, depressive symptoms, and Mediterranean diet adherence among Greek adults with multiple sclerosis.","authors":"Emmanuel Psylinakis, Aikaterini Kafesaki, Christina Kasapidou, Vasileia Kounelaki, Nikolaos Thalassinos, Anastasia G Markaki, Aspasia Spyridaki","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2736866","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue and depressive symptoms are common among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and impose a substantial burden on daily functioning and overall well-being. Lifestyle factors, including dietary patterns, may contribute to symptom burden, although evidence remains inconsistent. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine fatigue and depressive symptoms in adults with MS and explore their associations with adherence to the Mediterranean diet and individual dietary components. Mediterranean diet adherence was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). Fatigue severity was measured with the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and depressive symptoms with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Associations were examined using non-parametric tests, Spearman correlation, and multivariable linear regression. A total of 112 adults with MS (mean age 45.26 ± 9.9 years) were included. Clinically significant fatigue (FSS ≥ 4) was present in 92.0%, while 89.9% were at high risk for depressive symptoms (CES-D ≥ 16). Low adherence to the Mediterranean diet was observed in 51.8% of participants. Fatigue severity differed according to Mediterranean diet adherence, with lower adherence associated with greater fatigue severity (<i>p</i> = 0.035). Depressive symptoms were not associated with dietary adherence but were strongly correlated with fatigue severity (ρ = 0.600, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and remained independently associated with fatigue severity in multivariable analysis, while female sex was associated with lower fatigue severity. Additional associations were observed between specific dietary components, including red meat, fruit juice, and olive oil, and symptom severity. The study revealed a high burden of depressive symptoms and fatigue among individuals with MS, alongside generally suboptimal adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Lower adherence was associated with higher fatigue severity. Fatigue and depressive symptoms were strongly interrelated. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both overall well-being and diet in the comprehensive management of individuals with MS.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149070580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Body-image and appearance concerns for people with psoriasis: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.","authors":"Sarah Yates, Katie Hatton, Craig D Murray","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2737835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2737835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research highlights the impact of experiencing a chronic skin condition upon psychosocial functioning. One such condition is psoriasis, an autoimmune inflammatory condition, resulting in red, scaly plaques occurring on the skin. People with psoriasis may experience body-image concerns related to the visibility of psoriasis, which negatively impacts relationships, engagement in valued activity, and wellbeing. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative research regarding appearance concerns of people with psoriasis, with a focus on the impact of altered appearance on psychosocial functioning. A systematic search of four databases (Academic Search Ultimate, Cinahl, Medline and Psychinfo) identified 26 papers for inclusion. Analysis was conducted utilising thematic synthesis to generate an integrated account regarding the experiences of psoriasis patients. Three themes were developed from the data: Constructing and navigating the psoriasis-identity; Appearance stigmatisation; and Acceptance and coping with an altered appearance. Although individual differences in adjustment and coping long-term were identified, findings highlight the impact of psoriasis upon identity and psychosocial functioning. Psychologists working within dermatology may drive systemic change by developing psycho-dermatological care frameworks and offering consultation and training within multidisciplinary teams. Targeted therapies may support psoriasis patients to develop acceptance, and positive body-image, thereby increasing wellbeing.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-34"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149042022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nursing tasks and strain development among German home care nurses: results from an observational field study.","authors":"Anne Kemter, Johannes Wendsche, Julia Petersen","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2736146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite the central role of home care in aging societies, little is known about the daily work processes and short-term strain experienced by home care nurses. This observational field study addresses this critical research gap by investigating the nursing tasks and short-term strain reported by home care nurses and nursing assistants in Germany. Using workplace observations and short surveys in combination, this study observed 46 German home care nurses from 25 organizations. Nursing tasks were coded in five-minute intervals, and strain outcomes (fatigue, engagement, monotony, mental satiation) were assessed at three points during each shift (i.e. start, three hours after start, and end). The results showed that most working time was spent on direct care (45%), with significant portions dedicated to travel (25%), administration, and documentation. Personal hygiene and medication administration accounted for the largest shares of direct care. Registered nurses performed more clinical nursing whereas nursing assistants focused on basic care activities. Shift type influenced nursing task patterns. Work intensity was significantly related to task allocation. Engagement declined significantly over the shift, whereas mental exhaustion showed a u-shaped pattern. Specific tasks, such as personal hygiene and contact with relatives, were associated with higher exhaustion, whereas rest breaks correlated with lower mental satiation. The results point to the high work intensity and multitasking demands in home care and the necessity for qualification-based task delegation as well as structured breaks. This study contributes observational insights on how nurse tasks and strain evolve over home care shifts. Practical implications for strain prevention highlight the need for supportive structures (e.g. staffing, task delegation, and regular breaks) as well as preventive measures to ensure both the quality of care for older adults and the health of home care nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149066125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial and clinical factors associated with diabetes self-management in type 2 diabetes.","authors":"Gokcen Akyurek, Gülşah Zengin Yazıcı, Gül Elvan Uysal","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2737836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2737836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to explore the psychosocial and clinical predictors of self-management among adults with type 2 diabetes. Using a cross-sectional design, 60 participants completed an online survey including sociodemographic data, the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Self-Stigma Scale (SSS), and Diabetes Symptom Checklist-Revised (DSC-R). Sleep duration and diabetes duration were also recorded. The average age was 59.53 ± 12.96 years; 51.7% were female and 65% were married. Correlation analysis showed that self-management was negatively associated with anxiety and self-stigma. Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant model (<i>p</i> = 0.025), explaining 23.1% of the variance in self-management. Anxiety was a significant negative predictor (β = -0.34, <i>p</i> = 0.012), while, unexpectedly, depression positively predicted better self-management (β=+0.35, <i>p</i> = 0.014). Self-stigma was not a statistically significant independent predictor (β = -0.20, <i>p</i> = 0.097). Symptom burden, sleep duration, and diabetes duration were not also significant predictors. These findings highlight the important role of psychological factors in diabetes self-care, particularly the negative association between anxiety and self-management. The unexpected positive association observed for depression should be interpreted cautiously. Further research is needed to clarify the role of self-stigma and the complex relationships between psychological factors and diabetes self-management.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influence of attention on movement-related outcomes in non-specific low back pain: a systematic review.","authors":"Jaap Wijnen, Stefaan Van Damme, Indra De Greef, Eleana Pinto, Lieven Danneels, Jessica Van Oosterwijck","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2734598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2734598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cognitive affective factors have been proposed to influence movement performance in non-specific low back pain. However, the specific influence of attention on movement performance remains an underexplored domain. Therefore, this systematic review evaluated the current knowledge concerning the influence of attention on movement-related outcomes in non-specific low back pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five electronic databases were systematically searched (Medline, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL and PsycArticles) and methodological quality was assessed using the adjusted Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Level of evidence and strength of conclusion were assigned following guidelines of the Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-eight studies were included and categorized into three clusters: 19 studies employed dual-task paradigms to implicitly divide attention between a motor and concurrent cognitive task, 6 explicitly manipulated attention and 3 used self-reported measures of attention. Findings were grouped by movement-related outcomes (muscle activity, muscle timing, gait parameters, balance parameters, trunk flexibility, muscle strength, functional performance and kinematics) and by low back pain group (acute, recurrent and chronic low back pain).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Overall, the available evidence was highly heterogeneous, and most conclusions regarding a specific motor outcome were supported by only limited evidence, often based on only a single study. Even when multiple studies were available within an outcome domain, substantial methodological variability hindered direct comparisons. As a result, it was challenging to draw definite conclusions regarding the specific influence of attention on movement-related outcomes in low back pain. Furthermore, notable evidence gaps remain for acute and recurrent low back pain populations. [PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022207174].</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-33"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological safety as a pathway to reducing vulnerabilities under pressure in football: the role of team-based psychological resources.","authors":"Ender Şenel, Ilhan Adiloğulları","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736863","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736863","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study investigated the relationships between goal commitment, team cohesion, collective efficacy, psychological safety, and vulnerabilities under pressure in elite football players. Specifically, the study examined how goal commitment is associated with team cohesion and collective efficacy, and how these psychological constructs, in turn, are associated with psychological safety and vulnerabilities under pressure. Three hundred sixty elite-level football players in Türkiye participated in the study. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesised relationships. The findings revealed that goal commitment was positively associated with both team cohesion and collective efficacy. Team cohesion and collective efficacy, in turn, were positively associated with psychological safety, which was significantly associated with vulnerabilities under pressure. Among the variables examined, team cohesion emerged as the most influential factor in attenuating vulnerabilities under pressure, with psychological safety also playing a meaningful role as a mediating mechanism. These findings suggest that coaches and sport psychologists should prioritise psychologically safe team climates through autonomy-supportive leadership and collaborative goal-setting, as such collective resources may serve as essential mechanisms against vulnerabilities under pressure.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149026404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of stress ball intervention on satisfaction, comfort and anxiety in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Aysun Kazak Salti, Hasret Topali, Osman Oğulcan Turkmen","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2736864","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hemodialysis (HD) patients commonly experience psychological distress and anxiety, which may affect their comfort and satisfaction during treatment. This study examined the overall impact of stress ball use on satisfaction, comfort, and anxiety among individuals receiving HD. A total of 46 patients were randomized between January and July 2025. Three participants in the intervention group withdrew before completing the study; therefore, the final analysis included 43 patients (20 in the stress ball group and 23 in the control group). Data were collected using the Patient Information Form (PIF), Visual Analog Patient Satisfaction Scale (VAPSS), Hemodialysis Comfort Scale (HCS), Distress Thermometer (DT), and Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A). Patients in the intervention group used a stress ball for at least 15 minutes during each of twelve HD sessions. Measurements were obtained at baseline, midpoint, and post-test, while the control group received standard care and was assessed concurrently. The study findings demonstrated that anxiety levels decreased over time in the stress ball group, whereas they increased in the control group. Similarly, distress levels decreased in the stress ball group, while no significant change was observed in the control group. HD comfort scores decreased in the stress ball group but increased in the control group. In contrast, no statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of the VAPSS scores. These results highlight the potential value of simple distraction techniques in clinical settings for further improving psychological outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149026473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality of life and risk for mood disorders in infertile patients across sexes and stages of assisted reproductive technology.","authors":"Chih-Wei Lin, Ting-Chien Lin, Yu-Hsien Wu, Ellian Wang, Huang-Tz Ou, Yu-Hsuan Lee, Chen-Yi Yang, Mei-Jou Chen, Meng-Hsing Wu","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2026.2736149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2736149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In vitro fertilization (IVF) can affect quality of life and psychological well-being in both female and male patients, but stage-specific patterns across different stages of IVF cycle remain incompletely characterized. We examined sex differences and stage-specific variation in fertility-related quality of life (FertiQoL) and psychological distress measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4). We analyzed 444 paired FertiQoL and PHQ-4 responses from 320 patients (202 females and 118 males) undergoing IVF at 11 centers in Taiwan. Assessments were available before IVF initiation, ovum pick-up (OPU), embryo transfer (ET), and the pregnancy test. Sex differences were evaluated, and stage-specific associations were estimated with linear mixed-effects models. Males had higher total FertiQoL scores than females (mean 72.78 vs. 69.14, <i>p</i> = 0.008), particularly in the emotional (71.39 vs. 64.08, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and mind/body (mean 77.91 vs. 69.36, <i>p</i> < 0.001) domains. Females had higher anxiety scores (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2, GAD-2: mean 1.71 vs. 1.32, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and total PHQ-4 scores (mean 2.66 vs. 2.23, <i>p</i> = 0.006) compared to males. Nominal increases in PHQ-2 and PHQ-4 scores before embryo transfer (ET) and a nominal decrease in Tolerability scores before the pregnancy test were observed; however, these differences did not remain statistically significant after correction. Sex-related differences in selected quality-of-life domains and anxiety were observed during IVF, while stage-specific trends were also suggested. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring mental health and providing targeted psychological support and underscore the need for prospective, stage-standardized studies with linked couple data and more comprehensive clinical characterization.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149026594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}