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{"title":"Quality of Life Among Latino/a Adults: Examining the Serial Mediation of Network Acculturation, Psychological Acculturation, Social Capital, and Helping-Seeking.","authors":"Adrian J Archuleta, Stephanie Grace Prost, Mona A Dajani","doi":"10.3390/bs15030388","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Latinos/as are the largest ethnic group in the U.S. and are a continuous source of population growth. Therefore, their health and quality of life are important public health concerns. Acculturation is an important determinant of health for Latinos/as. However, few studies examine models identifying determinants of acculturation along with its relationship to other social and health behaviors. The current study uses social network data from a sample of crowdsourced recruited Latinos/as (<i>N</i> = 300) to examine a structural model between network acculturation, psychological acculturation, social capital, help-seeking, and quality of life (QoL). The model posits several paths through which social networks (i.e., network acculturation) relate to acculturation and other model variables. Directly, network acculturation was found to be significantly related to Latino/a enculturation (-0.83, <i>p</i> = 0.002) and White American Acculturation (0.47, <i>p</i> = 0.003). Latino/a enculturation was related to help-seeking (0.21, <i>p</i> = 0.029) and social capital (0.36, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while White American acculturation was only related to social capital (0.35, <i>p</i> = 0.003). Social capital demonstrated a robust relationship with help-seeking (0.48, <i>p</i> = 0.004) and QoL (0.96, <i>p</i> = 0.003). The findings suggest that determinants of acculturation (i.e., network acculturation) are meaningful contributors to psychological acculturation and other variables relating to Latino/as' QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727995","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":"Effect of Team-Based Learning Interventions on the Learning Competency of Korean Nursing Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Kawoun Seo, Seyeon Park","doi":"10.3390/bs15030390","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) methods in Korean nursing education, focusing on their impact on students' key learning competencies. Specifically, this study examined the effects of TBL on communication ability, self-efficacy, learning ability, and problem-solving skills while also assessing the overall efficacy of TBL compared to other teaching methods. This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental studies. The relevant literature was sourced from Medline/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature Complete, Google Scholar, and the reference lists of the retrieved papers. The literature was selected based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool and the Risk of Bias for Nonrandomized Studies tool. Standardized mean differences and a random effects model were employed to determine effect sizes. A total of twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The overall standardized mean difference was 0.69 (confidence interval = 0.43-0.94, <i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating a moderate to strong effect of TBL on nursing students' learning competencies. However, due to a substantial degree of heterogeneity (89%), subgroup analyses were conducted to assess the impact of TBL on specific learning competencies. The standardized mean difference for communication ability, self-efficacy, and learning ability was 0.74 (confidence interval = 0.22-1.26, <i>p</i> = 0.004), 0.32 (confidence interval = 0.13-0.51, <i>p</i> = 0.005), and 0.44 (confidence interval = 0.26-0.63, <i>p</i> < 0.001), respectively. Notably, TBL had the most significant impact on problem-solving ability, with a standardized mean difference of 1.10 (confidence interval = 0.37-1.83, <i>p</i> = 0.006), suggesting that TBL is particularly effective in fostering problem-solving skills among nursing students. All the findings were statistically significant. Team-based learning interventions have a substantial positive impact on key learning competencies in nursing education, particularly in enhancing problem-solving skills. However, while TBL demonstrates clear benefits, current evidence remains insufficient to definitively establish its superiority over alternative instructional methods. Further research is needed to compare TBL with other active learning strategies and to explore its long-term effectiveness in clinical and academic settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727724","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":"Development and Validation of Telephone Cognitive Testing for Community-Dwelling Older Adults (TCTCOA) in China.","authors":"Jiming Guo, Xiaodan Xue, Asad Ur Rehman Awan, Ying Wang, Tianyong Chen","doi":"10.3390/bs15030384","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the global acceleration of population ageing, cognitive health remains critical to the well-being of older adults. This study aimed to develop and validate Telephone Cognitive Testing for Community-dwelling Older Adults (TCTCOA), a culturally and contextually tailored cognitive assessment tool designed for healthy, community-dwelling older adults in China. TCTCOA included five cognitive domains-episodic memory, working memory, processing speed, executive function, and abstract reasoning and concept formation-assessed using culturally adapted tasks. A sample of 112 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above participated in the study. Sixty-eight participants completed TCTCOA via telephone and face-to-face modalities, alongside the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for validation. Pearson's correlations, structural validity, and convergent validity were analyzed to evaluate the tool. TCTCOA demonstrated strong correlations between telephone and face-to-face modes (<i>r</i> = 0.72) and moderate correlations with the MoCA. Subtests showed no ceiling or floor effects, and the composite scores followed a normal distribution. The tool's structural validity was supported by factor analysis, identifying general cognitive ability and efficiency as core components. TCTCOA is a valid, reliable, and accessible telephone-based cognitive assessment tool. It is suitable for healthy older adults in community settings, offering a practical alternative to traditional face-to-face cognitive evaluations. Its design overcomes cultural, educational, and logistical barriers, making it an effective resource for cognitive health monitoring in China.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939348/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727717","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":"Spendception: The Psychological Impact of Digital Payments on Consumer Purchase Behavior and Impulse Buying.","authors":"Naeem Faraz, Amna Anjum","doi":"10.3390/bs15030387","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study introduces a novel construct, Spendception, which conceptualizes the psychological impact of digital payment systems on consumer behavior, marking a significant contribution to the field of consumer psychology and behavioral economics. Spendception reflects the reduced psychological resistance to spending when using digital payment methods, as compared to cash, due to the diminished visibility of transactions and the perceived ease of payments. This research aims to explore the role of Spendception in increasing consumer purchase behavior, whereas the role of impulse buying has been observed as a mediator. To test the proposed model, an extensive survey was performed by collecting 1162 respondents from all walks of life to get the real picture. We employed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate the measurement of key constructs. To test the hypothetical relations among all the variables, we employed structural equation modeling (SEM). Furthermore, a machine learning technique was used to test the robustness of the model. Results showed that Spendception greatly boosted the consumer purchase behavior, with impulse buying partially mediating the relation. Gender was found to moderate the relationship, with female consumers being more susceptible to impulse buying caused by Spendception. The study showed that digital payment systems made buying feel less noticeable, which led to people spending more without realizing the financial impact. This study introduces Spendception, a novel construct that extends existing consumer behavior theories by explaining how digital payment systems reduce psychological barriers to spending. It bridges the gap between Spendception and the pain of paying, demonstrating that the lack of immediate visibility and physicality in digital payments alters consumers' perceptions of spending, leading to impulse buying and higher purchase behavior. The findings also offer actionable insights for marketers in designing targeted campaigns that leverage the psychological effects of Spendception. The findings provide actionable insights for marketers to design targeted campaigns and for policymakers to promote financial literacy, ensuring ethical use of digital payment systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143728015","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":"Application of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in a Group Format for Adults: A Scoping Review Protocol.","authors":"Machiko Kajiwara, Noriko Kato, Motohiro Nishiuchi, Hiroko Fujisato, Kyousuke Kaneko, Hironori Kuga, Masaya Ito","doi":"10.3390/bs15030389","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The group format of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) shows promise as a efficient method for delivering established and effective psychological treatments for emotional disorders. The implementation of psychological treatment in a group format varies according to a country's local circumstances, policies, and culture. To date, there are no comprehensive reviews of aspects related to settings, participants, providers, and interventions for applying the UP in a group context. Therefore, we have prepared a scoping review protocol to clarify the fields, participant characteristics, intervention structures, and therapist training methods related to group-format UP, aiming to facilitate its implementation across diverse regions and contexts. Based on this protocol, the scoping review will follow the Joanna Institute guidelines and PRISMA statement extensions for scoping reviews. The review will include studies of the group format of UP that describe symptoms of emotional disorders in adults. The following databases will be searched: PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and ClinicalTrials.gov. The selected data will be organized according to four predefined research questions. This scoping review will provide suggestions to promote the application and implementation of the UP in a group format and contribute to disseminating evidence-based psychological treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727697","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":"Resurgence of Severe Challenging Behavior and Schedule Thinning with the Terminal Schedule Probe Method.","authors":"Craig W Strohmeier, Elizabeth Thuman, John Michael Falligant, Mirela Cengher, Michelle D Chin, Patricia F Kurtz","doi":"10.3390/bs15030382","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple schedules promote schedule thinning during treatment for challenging behavior. Some strategies for multiple-schedule-thinning progressions include dense-to-lean (DTL; gradually thinning schedules of reinforcement in small steps), fixed lean (FL; abruptly shifting to lean schedules), and terminal probe (TP; probing terminal schedule values to inform subsequent thinning steps) thinning. Recent research indicates that TP thinning offers an empirically derived process for schedule thinning to terminal schedule values. In the current investigation, we replicated, re-analyzed, and extended recent research on the TP-thinning method. The schedule-thinning outcomes were consistent with the initial investigation, indicating that longer periods of reinforcer unavailability were facilitated by TP thinning in comparison with DTL thinning. We also examined resurgence, or the temporary increase in challenging behavior after alternative behavior is placed on extinction, across a wide range of downshifts in reinforcement. When resurgence occurred across ranges of downshifts programmed for both schedule-thinning methods, it occurred more often with DTL thinning. The resurgence analyses did not reveal an exponential increase in challenging behavior as a function of downshifts in reinforcement, which is an interesting departure from recent investigations. Points of discussion include clinical implications and areas for future research on the TP-thinning method.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939573/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143728001","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":"Identifying Common Patterns in the Time of Day of Mindfulness Meditation Associated with Long-Term Maintenance.","authors":"Rylan Fowers, Aurel Coza, Yunro Chung, Hassan Ghasemzadeh, Sara Cloonan, Jennifer Huberty, Vincent Berardi, Chad Stecher","doi":"10.3390/bs15030381","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forming a habit of practicing mindfulness meditation around the same time of day is one strategy that may support long-term maintenance and in turn improve physical and mental health. The purpose of this study was to identify common patterns in the time of day of meditation associated with long-term meditation app use to assess the importance of temporal consistency for maintaining meditation over time. App usage data were collected from a random sample of 15,000 users who had paid for an annual membership to a commercial meditation app in 2017. We constructed three measures of temporal consistency in the time of day of meditation sessions in order to categorize users into one of three behavioral phenotypes: Consistent, Inconsistent, or Indeterminate. Panel data models were used to compare temporal consistency across the three phenotypes. Of the 4205 users (28.0%) in the final analytic sample, 1659 (39.5%) users were Consistent, 2326 (55.3%) were Inconsistent, and 220 users (5.23%) were Indeterminate. Panel models confirmed that temporal consistency had contrasting relationships with meditation maintenance among these three phenotypes (<i>p</i> < 0.01). These findings revealed that temporal consistency was associated with meditation maintenance for less than half of app users, which suggests that other behavioral mechanisms in addition to temporally consistent habits can support meditation app use over time. This has important implications for researchers and policymakers trying to promote the maintenance of meditation and other complex health behaviors, such as increased physical activity and healthier diets.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727740","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":"Promoting Employee Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Cognitive and Affective Perspective on Ethical Leadership.","authors":"Wei Su, Juhee Hahn","doi":"10.3390/bs15030380","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compared to the formal rules and regulations of large companies, leadership behavior has a greater influence on employee behaviors in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Unlike large enterprises, many SMEs have a weaker market position, and their survival and development depend on employees' willingness to make additional efforts beyond their formal job duties. Thus, this study focuses on SME employees to explore the effect of ethical leadership on subordinates' organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). This study proposes a multilevel mediating model, where ethical climate and ethical role modeling represent cognitive social learning perspectives at the team and individual levels, respectively, while affective well-being serves as an individual-level affective perspective. A total of 426 valid questionnaires from 71 teams were collected, and MPLUS was used to verify the study hypotheses. The results indicate that (1) ethical leadership has a significant positive impact on employee OCB; (2) ethical leadership also significantly affects team ethical climate, ethical role modeling, and affective well-being; and (3) the partial mediating effects of team ethical climate, ethical role modeling, and affective well-being are confirmed. This research provides empirical evidence for the mechanism between ethical leadership and employee OCB in SMEs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939808/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727903","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":"Shaping Green Choices: How Sensory Cues Drive Behavior of Wood-Plastic Composites.","authors":"Bicheng Wang, Shun An, Kerun Li","doi":"10.3390/bs15030383","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>By decoding the behavioral mechanisms underlying material perception, this study pioneers a sensory nudging strategy to accelerate the adoption of sustainable materials. This study, grounded in the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model, investigates the factors influencing the purchase intention and loyalty of wood-plastic composites (WPCs), specifically examining the impact of material stimuli, surface treatment processes, product carriers, and environmental stimuli on consumers' perceptions of uniqueness and emotional responses. A total of 335 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), with the results indicating that material stimuli and product stimuli were the strongest predictors of perceived uniqueness and emotional responses. Moreover, emotional response had a significantly stronger effect on purchase intention compared to uniqueness perception. Additionally, material familiarity positively moderated the relationship between emotional response and purchase intention. This study provides theoretical support for the marketing of WPCs, emphasizes the significance of integrating material properties, surface treatments, and usage environments in product design, and suggests new avenues for future research, particularly regarding the relationship between multisensory experiences and consumer behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939232/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143728005","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 Prevention of Suicide in Older Military Veterans.","authors":"Joshua Levine, Leo Sher","doi":"10.3390/bs15030379","DOIUrl":"10.3390/bs15030379","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Suicidal behavior among older military veterans is an important medical and social problem. The goal of this literature review is to discuss this underappreciated issue and identify suicide preventive interventions that can be utilized with the older military veteran population. Older veterans experience psychiatric, medical, and social problems associated with their age and/or military experience that can contribute to suicide risk. These problems include relationship losses through death or estrangement, depression, cognitive decline, loneliness, isolation, frailty, mobility issues, and chronic pain. Therefore, older veterans face a unique set of challenges. Suicide prevention in older veterans should take a multipronged approach which includes screening for suicidality, management of psychiatric and medical disorders, social assistance, safety planning, lethal means restriction, and involving family members in the veteran's healthcare. Family members should be included in the safety planning process when possible. Gatekeeper training programs can be utilized to train individuals who are working with older veterans to reduce suicides amongst this age group.</p>","PeriodicalId":8742,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Sciences","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11939243/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727786","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}