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The role of rumination and racing thoughts in co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms, depression and anxiety symptoms. 反刍和快速思考在ADHD症状、抑郁和焦虑症状共现中的作用。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-06-01 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2679669

Bethany Devenish, Luisa Weiner, Nicole Papadopoulos

{"title":"The role of rumination and racing thoughts in co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms, depression and anxiety symptoms.","authors":"Bethany Devenish, Luisa Weiner, Nicole Papadopoulos","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2679669","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2679669","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Higher rates of comorbidity for depressive disorders and anxiety disorders have been observed in adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which result in a significantly poorer prognosis. Developing an understanding of why this comorbidity occurs may help identify modifiable factors and inform treatment approaches. However, there is limited research examining the mechanisms through which these symptoms co-occur. This study evaluated whether racing thoughts and rumination (which have been observed in adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety) mediate the relationship between inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms of ADHD and depression and anxiety symptoms in a general population sample.Method: Participants were 289 adults, aged 18-65 (M = 38.57; SD = 11.24; 64% female), who completed online self-report questionnaires assessing their symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, racing thoughts, rumination, and depression and anxiety symptoms.Results: Racing thoughts significantly mediated the relationship between inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms of ADHD with depression and anxiety symptoms. Rumination significantly mediated the relationship between hyperactive/impulsive symptoms, but not inattentive symptoms, with depression and anxiety symptoms.Conclusion: Implications for future research and interventions are outlined in relation to the role racing thoughts and rumination may play in the association between ADHD symptoms and depression and anxiety symptoms.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2679669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13228187/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148155225","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}

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A critical analysis of online social support websites for Australians seeking bariatric surgery. 对寻求减肥手术的澳大利亚人的在线社会支持网站的批判性分析。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-06-01 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2680259

Rachael Stewart, Anna Chur-Hansen

{"title":"A critical analysis of online social support websites for Australians seeking bariatric surgery.","authors":"Rachael Stewart, Anna Chur-Hansen","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2680259","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2680259","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Due to the increasing popularity and the associated psychological and social burdens associated with bariatric surgery, there is a need for safe and accessible online spaces to share experiences. This research aimed to identify the available English-language Online Social Support (OSS) for people seeking bariatric surgery in Australia and to evaluate the available OSS website features.Method: This research focused on open and publicly accessible OSS, excluding user data or post content. The study was conducted in two phases: (a) identifying the available English-language Online Social Support for people seeking bariatric surgery in Australia and (b) appraising the website features of the available OSS.Results: Two search strategies yielded N = 1210 websites, n = 39 were subjected to preliminary analysis, and eight met the inclusion criteria. There was limited variability, with all OSS classified as discussion forums. The website features varied and scored moderately in terms of total number of best practice features used.Conclusion: OSS is an underutilised form of support for Australians seeking bariatric surgery. Using evidence-based benchmarks, the website features examined in this study should be considered by website designers to enhance the development of improved OSS for Australians seeking such surgery.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2680259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13228177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148155101","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}

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In support of simulation: effectiveness of an online, simulated practicum in professional psychology for development of psychologist competence. 在支持模拟：一个在线的，模拟实习在专业心理学对心理学家的能力发展的有效性。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-05-11 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2665292

Kylie Rice, Jaeva Shelley, Suzanne Cosh, Ryan Davies, Julie Clark, Mahala Martin, Nicola Schutte, Adam J Rock

{"title":"In support of simulation: effectiveness of an online, simulated practicum in professional psychology for development of psychologist competence.","authors":"Kylie Rice, Jaeva Shelley, Suzanne Cosh, Ryan Davies, Julie Clark, Mahala Martin, Nicola Schutte, Adam J Rock","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2665292","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2665292","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Traditional face-to-face postgraduate psychology practicums are associated with a range of challenges, such as poor availability and accessibility of supervised placements, difficulty accumulating adequate client contact and supervision hours, and lack of consistency and standardisation between placements. While the use of simulated practicums in health-related fields is becoming increasingly acknowledged, the efficacy is less well understood.Method: Building on a previous pilot evaluation, this study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of a fully online and simulated practicum for professional psychology trainees in developing initial professional competencies.Results: The results indicated that trainee competencies, as assessed by board approved supervisors, significantly improved across all domains from mid-to-end-of-practicum. Furthermore, the study found that completion rates for the online, simulated practicum were significantly higher, and rates of extensions to complete the practicum were significantly lower, compared to previously offered face-to-face practicums.Conclusions: These findings provide some empirical support for the use of simulated practicum experiences for postgraduate psychology students. Simulated practicum can provide standardised training for psychologists to develop core competencies and overcome barriers to traditional face-to-face practicum experiences and has the potential to increase the level of competency for trainees prior to commencement of face-to-face practicum or internships.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2665292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13162560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147925989","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}

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Linking mindfulness to phubbing among college students: a longitudinal mediation analysis of attentional control and dual-system self-control. 正念与大学生低头症的关联：注意控制与双系统自我控制的纵向中介分析。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-05-08 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2669138

Kaikai Xu, Mengliu Wan, Xiaoqi Yan, Langcheng Ye

{"title":"Linking mindfulness to phubbing among college students: a longitudinal mediation analysis of attentional control and dual-system self-control.","authors":"Kaikai Xu, Mengliu Wan, Xiaoqi Yan, Langcheng Ye","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2669138","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2669138","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Numerous cross-sectional studies have documented a robust association between mindfulness and phubbing; however, evidence regarding their longitudinal linkage and underlying mechanisms remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted a three-wave longitudinal study during the 2023 fall semester (September - November) and tested a multiple mediation model incorporating attentional control and the dual-system of self-control.Method: A total of 536 college students (55.4% female; Mage = 19.04) completed the baseline survey, and 507 participants provided valid data at the final wave.Results: The results indicated a significant negative association between mindfulness and subsequent phubbing. Attentional control and the impulsive system partially mediated this relationship, whereas the mediating effect of the control system was not significant.Conclusions: These findings suggest that enhanced attentional regulation and top-down self-control may function as key protective mechanisms through which mindfulness reduces phubbing among young adults. Overall, the study advances understanding of the cognitive - regulatory pathways linking mindfulness to phubbing and underscores the potential value of mindfulness-based interventions in mitigating socially disruptive smartphone use.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2669138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13159612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147926060","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}

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Associations between dyslexia and mental health in primary school students: the roles of parenting style, and character strengths. 小学生阅读障碍与心理健康的关系：父母教养方式和性格优势的作用。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-05-07 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2669142

Weiyan Feng, Hongyu Liu, Kyaw Ko Ko Htet, Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul

{"title":"Associations between dyslexia and mental health in primary school students: the roles of parenting style, and character strengths.","authors":"Weiyan Feng, Hongyu Liu, Kyaw Ko Ko Htet, Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2669142","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2669142","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Dyslexia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs reading, poses risks to students' academic and psychological well-being. This study examined the associations between dyslexia and mental health outcomes (anxiety and depression) in primary school students, focusing on the moderating roles of parenting style, and character strengths.Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2,322 primary school students in Yinchuan city, China. Dyslexia risk was identified through multi-step screening. Binary logistic regression was used to test main effects and interaction effects (dyslexia × parenting style, dyslexia × character strengths), adjusting for sociodemographic covariates.Results: Dyslexia risk was identified in 137 students (5.9%). In main-effect models, dyslexia risk was associated with higher depression (OR = 1.88, 95% CI: 1.23-2.86, p = .003) but not anxiety (p = .190). Paternal overprotection significantly moderated the relationship between dyslexia and depression (OR for interaction = 0.16, p = .011), while no significant moderation was found for anxiety or for character strengths. These findings suggest that the mental health impact of dyslexia is context-dependent rather than uniformly buffered by protective factors.Conclusions: Paternal overprotection specifically exacerbates depression risk among children with dyslexia, whereas general protective effects (e.g. emotional warmth) apply similarly to all children. Interventions should target parenting practices in families of children with reading difficulties.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2669142"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13159583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147926009","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}

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Evaluating real-world uptake of the online Military to Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure among former military members. 评估退役军人对在线军民适应和重返社会措施的实际吸收情况。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-05-03 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2664166

Karolina Alichniewicz, Gina Fisher, Angeli Tabinga, Camila Guindalini

{"title":"Evaluating real-world uptake of the online Military to Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure among former military members.","authors":"Karolina Alichniewicz, Gina Fisher, Angeli Tabinga, Camila Guindalini","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2664166","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2664166","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study evaluated real-world engagement with the online Military to Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM) platform, described user characteristics and usage patterns, and examined score distributions, factor structure and variability in a naturalistic online sample relative to the original validation study.Method: Website analytics (2022-2025) and M-CARM completion data (December 2020-February 2025) were analysed to assess reach, uptake, and engagement. Following data cleaning, 1,101 unique responses were retained. Group differences were examined using t-tests, ANOVAs, chi-square tests, and logistic regression. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) evaluated the fit of the hypothesised five-factor structure.Results: The platform received 10,155 site visits with an 11.2% completion rate among users who accessed the assessment page. Users were predominantly male, aged 26-45 and from the Army. The CFA demonstrated acceptable model fit and strong item loadings. Exploratory analyses identified that Navy users had lower total scores and higher odds of Resentment and Regret, and older veterans (56-75) were less likely to meet criteria for this need compared with younger groups.Conclusions: This is the first study to examine real-world engagement with the M-CARM platform, highlighting the M-CARM's translational potential as a scalable, accessible digital tool for identifying reintegration needs among veterans.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2664166"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13137745/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147833146","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}

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Conversational AI or a human professional for mental health advice? Exploring prevalence and public preferences in Australian adults. 会说话的人工智能还是提供心理健康建议的人类专家？探索澳大利亚成年人的患病率和公众偏好。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-19 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2657279

Andrew Franze, Kurt Lushington, Tobias Loetscher

{"title":"Conversational AI or a human professional for mental health advice? Exploring prevalence and public preferences in Australian adults.","authors":"Andrew Franze, Kurt Lushington, Tobias Loetscher","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2657279","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2657279","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: General-purpose conversational AI (e.g., ChatGPT) is increasingly accessed for mental health support despite lacking clinical validation. This study examined the prevalence and user preferences for conversational AI compared to mental health professionals among Australian adults.Method: A two-phase survey recruited 500 Australian adults (215 male, 278 female, 7 gender diverse) via an online crowdsourcing platform. Phase 1 assessed the prevalence of AI use for mental health. Phase 2 invited participants with dual experience of AI and professional care for mental health (n = 82) to rate comparative preferences across trust, competence, accessibility, and satisfaction, and indicate their preferred modality for future mental health support.Results: Approximately 24% of participants had discussed mental health with AI. In direct comparison, AI was strongly preferred for accessibility, while professionals were rated significantly higher for trustworthiness, satisfaction, and most competence items. The majority (52.4%) preferred using both modalities for mental health support, though 19.5% preferred AI exclusively.Conclusion: Users demonstrate clear preferences: professionals for clinical quality, AI for accessibility. A majority prefers accessing both modalities for mental health support, yet current systems provide no framework for integrating or supervising such hybrid use. These findings suggest mental health services should consider how to guide rather than ignore clients' AI engagement.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2657279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13094287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147761037","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}

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The chain mediating role of emotion dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury in the relationship between cyber-victimization and suicidal ideation among college students. 情绪失调和非自杀性自我伤害在大学生网络受害与自杀意念关系中的链式中介作用。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-08 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2644951

Meng Gao, Chunfen Zhou, Jing Diao, Chen Liu, Xinxin Zhang, Haixing Wang, Hongmei Liu, Ying Lei

{"title":"The chain mediating role of emotion dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury in the relationship between cyber-victimization and suicidal ideation among college students.","authors":"Meng Gao, Chunfen Zhou, Jing Diao, Chen Liu, Xinxin Zhang, Haixing Wang, Hongmei Liu, Ying Lei","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2644951","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2644951","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Cyber-victimization has been increasingly linked to suicidal ideation, yet the underlying psychological mechanisms remain underexplored among college students. This study examined the relationship between cyber-victimization and suicidal ideation among Chinese college students, with a focus on the mediating roles of emotion dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury.Method: A total of 2001 students aged 18-24 completed questionnaires. Common method bias tests, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analyses, and chain mediation analysis (using the PROCESS Model 6) were conducted.Results: Suicidal ideation was affected by cyber-victimization through 3 different pathways: the mediating role of emotion dysregulation, the mediating role of non-suicidal self-injury, and the chain mediating role of both emotion dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury.Conclusions: This study demonstrates that emotion dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury sequentially mediate the relationship between cyber-victimization and suicidal ideation among college students, underscoring the need for early interventions to strengthen emotion regulation and reduce non-suicidal self-injury.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2644951"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13063327/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147670128","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}

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Developing a shared pedagogical statement for a university psychology teaching department: is it possible? 为大学心理学教学部门制定一个共享的教学声明：这可能吗？

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-01 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2635899

Lisa Lole, Michelle Gossner, Paul Duckett, Cassandra K Dittman, Sharleen Keleher

{"title":"Developing a shared pedagogical statement for a university psychology teaching department: is it possible?","authors":"Lisa Lole, Michelle Gossner, Paul Duckett, Cassandra K Dittman, Sharleen Keleher","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2635899","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2635899","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) requires higher education providers to have a pedagogical statement that describes their collective approach to curriculum design and delivery. The current study describes the process taken by one regional Australian university when attempting to develop such a statement.Method: A multi-stage, embedded mixed-methods approach, incorporating student feedback, staff reflexivity, and dialogic methods were used. Participants' accounts of their personal pedagogy and practices were expected to inform the development of a coherent pedagogical statement, through an inductive approach to thematic analysis.Results: Despite participants' professional experience and content expertise, we were unable to develop a traditional pedagogical statement due to their limited awareness of the theoretical framework/s that inform their practice. Instead, we developed a values-based teaching statement that described what the team considered professionally important. Participation in the project was reported to improve confidence in discussing and conceptualising pedagogy among staff.Conclusion: Values underpin teacher philosophies and practices and may encourage further reflection, exploration, and communication of relevant pedagogical concepts, including teacher philosophies and practices. Findings from the current research have important implications for the development of pedagogical culture locally, as well as for accrediting bodies, universities, and individual educators more broadly.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2635899"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13045193/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147621737","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}

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Predictors of cross-lingual competence in Australian mental health professionals. 澳大利亚心理健康专业人员跨语言能力的预测因素。

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Australian Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-03-11 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2026.2640243

Marta Garcia de Blakely, Jaimee Stuart, Nicola Sheeran

{"title":"Predictors of cross-lingual competence in Australian mental health professionals.","authors":"Marta Garcia de Blakely, Jaimee Stuart, Nicola Sheeran","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2640243","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00049530.2026.2640243","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Although spoken language plays a crucial role in psychotherapy with clients whose native language differs from the language of therapy, research on mental health practitioners' language proficiency remains scarce. Our study explored predictors of MHP's self-reported competence in cross-lingual practice.Method: Four hundred and fourteen MHP's working in Australia, completed an online survey measuring key features of cross-lingual competence (self-perceptions, knowledge of client difficulties, barriers imposed by language), as well as engagement in multicultural training, experience with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients, and demographic characteristics.Results: Regression analyses indicated that engagement with CALD clients, being bi-lingual, having had multicultural training, and being fully registered significantly predicted self-perceived competence. However, only engagement with CALD clients predicted perceptions of difficulties faced by clients, and being monolingual and greater engagement with CALD clients predicted perceptions of barriers for MHP's.Conclusions: Engagement with CALD clients was associated with greater cross-lingual competence regardless of the ethnic status of the clinician. However, specific training in how to work in a cross-lingual context is required to ensure that all clinicians have strategies to manage the barriers they and their client's may face.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"78 1","pages":"2640243"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12985398/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147466348","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}

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