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{"title":"Internal branding and technostress among employees - the mediation role of employee wellbeing and moderating effects of digital internal communication","authors":"Asha Binu Raj ,&nbsp;Ashok Kumar Goute","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104943","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104943","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrating technology with communication makes work comfortable, but it simultaneously interrupts employees' personal life. Internal branding strategies attempts to improve employee's psychological and physiological wellbeing, yet the extensive integration of technology with work and workplace activities posit serious challenges in the form of technostress. In the context of communication, digital tools and mode of work increases efficiency, yet their impact of wellbeing and technostress experienced by employees needs to be examined.</div><div>The present study aims to analyze the impact of internal branding on employee wellbeing and technostress under the influence of digital internal communication. The paper also examines if digital internal communication can moderate the impact of internal branding on employee wellbeing and also the impact of employee wellbeing on technostress experienced at workplace. The mediation effect of employee wellbeing between internal branding and technostress is also analyzed.</div><div>The conceptual model was built on the premises of job demands-resources theory, technology acceptance model, and transactional theory of stress and coping. Data collected from 401 employees from information technology sector was analyzed using Smart PLS4. Results of structural and measurement model using PLS SEM indicate that internal branding improves wellbeing and reduces technostress under the influence of digital internal communication. Employee wellbeing is found to mediate the impact of internal branding as well as digital internal communication on technostress. Findings support the moderating effects of digital internal communication in reducing technostress and improving employee wellbeing. The hypothesised research model integrates three theories making a novel contribution by analysing wellbeing and technostress and exploring internal branding and internal communication in the digital context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104943"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived social media addiction explained through perceived organizational support, burnout subscales, and the number of years on the job","authors":"Fatima Zehra Allahverdi ,&nbsp;Nükhet Bayer ,&nbsp;Mustafa Kart","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104976","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104976","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study assessed the relationship between perceived organizational support, burnout subscales, sex, the number of years on the job, and perceived social media addiction among nurses using an SEM model with cross-sectional data. Both perceived organizational support and burnout are important since they impact the workplace environment. At the same time, excessive social media use poses a significant challenge in many workplaces, as it often leads to missed deadlines and decreased productivity. This is the first study to examine perceived social media addiction within the workplace context. Emotional exhaustion was found to be positively related to the perception of addiction and was found to predict depersonalization and personal accomplishment assessment, supporting the fact that emotional exhaustion is the core dimension of burnout. The number of years on the job was significantly related to perceived social media addiction. The more nurses felt emotionally exhausted, the more likely they were to feel addicted to social media. The less valued the nurses felt, the more likely they were to feel emotionally exhausted, which then predicted perceived social media addiction. Lastly, sex was found to predict perceived social media addiction. The results of the current study can help guide hospitals in planning and strategizing to decrease burnout levels and increase perceived organizational support, thus supporting better patient care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104976"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short-video platform use and adolescent body dissatisfaction: The mediating role of body image comparison and the moderating role of sex","authors":"Liheng Fan ,&nbsp;Yanan Zuo ,&nbsp;Ke Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104953","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104953","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rising popularity of short-video platforms as a new form of media, an increasing number of adolescents are using these platforms. Unlike traditional social media, short-video platforms rely heavily on visual communication. Although social media is known to contribute to heightened body dissatisfaction, and while these highly visual media platforms may further exacerbate body dissatisfaction, particularly among adolescents, empirical research on this issue has not kept pace with their rapid adoption. Given the importance of body awareness in adolescent development, this study investigated the mechanisms underlying the relationship between short-video platform use and body dissatisfaction among adolescents. It also examined the moderating effect of sex in this relationship. A total of 795 adolescents (mean age = 14.66 ± 1.39 years, 451 girls) from China participated in a questionnaire survey. The findings revealed that (1) there was a significant positive correlation between short-video platform use, body image comparison, and body dissatisfaction; (2) body image comparison mediated the relationship between short-video platform use and body dissatisfaction; and (3) the mediating effect of body image comparison was moderated by sex, with the effect being more pronounced for girls than for boys. These findings not only contribute to existing theoretical frameworks but also provide empirical insights to support interventions aimed at improving body satisfaction among adolescents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104953"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-consciousness in tourism: A psychological perspective on green marketing and consumer behavior","authors":"Yuxi Zhang ,&nbsp;Hua Zhao ,&nbsp;Umer Zaman","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigates the impact of eco-friendly marketing strategies on environmentally aware actions displayed by tourists in the Chinese hospitality sector. This research evaluates the relationships between green consumption value and pro-environmental self-identity and felt obligation to explain consumer behavior by applying the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model framework. A total of 437 hospitality consumers took part in the study, and data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling. Result data indicates that eco-friendly marketing practices directly stimulate tourists to adopt sustainable behaviors. The relationships between these effects become stronger through the pathway influence of green consumption value and pro-environmental self-identity. Felt obligation strengthens the relationships between these variables because it increases the likelihood of people taking eco-conscious actions. The research demonstrates practical and theoretical value by showing businesses how to use green marketing effectively for sustainability promotion in hospitality operations. The study indicates that organizations must unite identity-based marketing with value-based methods to encourage environmentally sustainable actions that advance worldwide conservation programs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104951"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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 effect of blended learning on enhancing motivation for academic achievement in students in the faculties of humanity sciences at hail university","authors":"Benayan Bani ALrasheedy ,&nbsp;Abdalla Sayed Mohamed Gaballa ,&nbsp;Kateb Alhamedi Alshammari ,&nbsp;Hanouf Mohammed Alrashdi","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to investigate the effect of blended learning on enhancing motivation for academic achievement in students of humanity sciences (education and arts) at Hail University. The study used a quasi-experimental approach. A total of 80 students (60 men and 20 women) participated and 62 and 18 were from the education and arts faculties, respectively. Data on student performance were collected before and after the intervention through surveys and academic tests. Results indicated a significant improvement in motivation for academic performance post-application compared to pre-application, demonstrating a clear impact of blended learning. The findings provide strong evidence supporting the embracement of blended learning to enhance students' academic performance. Significant differences were observed in the academic ambition level, whereas no significant differences were noted in other dimensions and the total score based on faculty. These findings underscore the necessity for educational institutions to develop comprehensive blended learning programs and invest in them to fulfill students' diverse needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104955"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors influencing usage and loyalty for payment app customers in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Farooq Ahmad Bajwa ,&nbsp;Jingtao Fu ,&nbsp;Ishtiaq Ahmad Bajwa ,&nbsp;Shabir Ahmad ,&nbsp;Faiq Mahmood","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104961","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104961","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The present study is intended to determine the factors influencing the acceptance and loyalty towards payment of mobile applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on perceived convenience, security, compliance, and trust.</div></div><div><h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3><div>This research study adopted a quantitative method by using a questionnaire and targeting mobile payment app users as well as business entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. The survey yielded 290 fully completed questionnaires from the participants. Partial least squares equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the data.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The present study highlights that users' trust in mobile payment applications is primarily influenced by their perceptions of convenience and security, significantly affecting customer loyalty and app usage frequency. Compliance was found to have a less pronounced impact on trust.</div></div><div><h3>Research limitations/implications</h3><div>The study acknowledges the need for a diverse methodological framework in future research, including qualitative methods, to deepen understanding.</div></div><div><h3>Practical implications</h3><div>Insights are provided not only for FinTech companies but also for the policymakers, emphasizing the importance of user-centric design and supportive regulatory environments.</div></div><div><h3>Social implications</h3><div>The study's findings may lead to the progress of digital financial services that will allow parallel users' security, convenience, and trust needs, contributing to the broader acceptance and sustainability of these technologies.</div></div><div><h3>Originality</h3><div>This study offers a unique perspective by integrating technological advancements and demographic factors specific to Saudi Arabia, distinguishing it from prior research. It provides fresh insights into how convenience, security, and compliance influence user trust and loyalty within a rapidly evolving FinTech landscape.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104961"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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 role of child development and socioeconomic factors in child obesity in Pakistan","authors":"Tingting Wang ,&nbsp;Shahla Akram ,&nbsp;Mehboob Ul Hassan ,&nbsp;Fajar Khurram ,&nbsp;Muhammad Farrukh Shahzad","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study intricately explores obesity's nexus with socio-emotional, physical development, and socioeconomic status, vital for global public health. It delves into psychological dimensions by scrutinizing attitudes toward obesity and their link with physical development. Additionally, it highlights obesity's physical implications, impacting overall health, chronic conditions, and healthcare systems. Using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) dataset among 39,168 children aged 30 to 59 months in Pakistan, it examines socioeconomic factors like access to healthy food and parental education. Through logistic regression on diverse demographic samples, this research unveils significant associations between physical development, socio-emotional well-being, demographics, socioeconomic status, and overweight/obesity prevalence. Understanding these connections is crucial for tailored interventions to address escalating obesity rates, requiring nuanced strategies in diverse demographics and socioeconomic contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104966"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Questionable prospective effect of physical activity on mental health: A simulated reanalysis and comment on Rodeiro et al. (2025)","authors":"Kimmo Sorjonen,&nbsp;Bo Melin","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104973","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104973","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Based on findings from analyses with cross-lagged panel models, <span><span>Rodeiro et al. (2025)</span></span> concluded that physical inactivity had an effect on mental disorders mediated by loneliness. However, contrary to convention, Rodeiro et al. did not seem to adjust for the predictor (i.e., initial physical inactivity) when estimating the effect of the mediator (i.e., loneliness) on the outcome (i.e., subsequent mental disorders) or to estimate the statistical significance of the mediated effect. Here, we simulated data to resemble the data used by Rodeiro et al. A longitudinal mediation model showed no statistically significant mediated (via loneliness) or total effect of initial physical inactivity on subsequent mental disorders. Consequently, the conclusions by Rodeiro et al. appear not to be supported by their own data.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104973"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Depression, anxiety, insomnia, and quality of life in hospitalized COVID-19 patients","authors":"Papan Thaipisuttikul ,&nbsp;Tantawan Awirutworakul ,&nbsp;Manusporn Manatsathit ,&nbsp;Winitra Kaewpila ,&nbsp;Saratcha Tiensuntisook ,&nbsp;Pratana Cheeveewat","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and insomnia among hospitalized COVID-19 patients and explore factors associated with these conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study was conducted in a COVID-19 cohort ward between July 2020 and December 2022. Patients completed a questionnaire via telephone interview or Google Forms during their admission period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From 2020 to 2022, 270 patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 consented to participate. The prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and insomnia were 19.8%, 7%, and 6.7%. Preexisting psychiatric illness was associated with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Patients with preexisting psychiatric illnesses tended to report low subjective depression scores. Factors associated with high subjective anxiety scores were hospitalization during the high disease prevalence period, a high level of education, and preexisting psychiatric illness. Patients with a substance abuse history tended to report low anxiety scores subjectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The rates of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among patients with COVID-19 in our study were lower than those in previous studies from the first year of the pandemic. Preexisting psychiatric illness was the major significant risk for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Therefore, regular monitoring and early care for these patients are very important.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) and cognitive bias modification (CBM) in treating anxiety, depression, attentional bias, and drug craving in opioid-dependent patients","authors":"Kiyanoosh Papi ,&nbsp;Masoud Nosratabadi ,&nbsp;Farhad Taremian ,&nbsp;Nikzad Ghanbari ,&nbsp;Maryam Ebrahimi Varkiyani","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104939","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104939","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) pose significant challenges globally, with opiate addiction being particularly prevalent. This study investigates the impact of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) at 10 Hz and individual alpha frequencies (IAF), along with cognitive bias modification (CBM), on drug craving, anxiety, depression, and attention bias in individuals with SUDs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants (<em>N</em> = 72) were allocated to control, tACS 10 Hz, tACS IAF, Sham, CBM, and CBM + tACS groups (<em>n</em> = 12 each). Measures included demographic questionnaires, dot probe tasks, Desires for Drug Questionnaires (DDQ), DASS-21 assessments, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for craving. Mixed repeated measures ANOVA were conducted, revealing significant interactions (TIME*GROUP), indicating differential treatment effects over time.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The study involved 72 substance abusers divided into six groups: control, tACS.10 Hz, tACS Real, Sham, CBM, and CBM + tACS. Demographic variables were similar among groups. Mixed ANOVA showed significant TIME*GROUP interactions for all assessments. Significant differences were found in anxiety, drug dependence, and visual analog scale measures.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In brief, although using tACS and CBM separately didn't lead to significant decreases in substance-related issues, employing them together demonstrated potential. This research underscores how the brain can adapt to electrical stimulation and emphasizes the importance of delving deeper into treating SUDs. However, limitations such as limited participant availability and the reliance on verbal craving induction indicate the necessity for more comprehensive study designs and varied assessment methods in future investigations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"255 ","pages":"Article 104939"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}