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Academic success in higher education is influenced by both psychological competencies and contextual conditions, particularly in environments characterized by unequal access to digital resources. Although previous…
This study, based on Biggs’s Presage-Process-Product model, examined the direct and indirect paths of the relationship between information literacy, environmental factors, online knowledge sharing process, and innovation…
Researchers are increasingly studying cognitive and psychological constructs using automated online tools due to advantages in scalability, repeatability, accessibility and affordability. The online assessment of sleep…
Fo Mentality is a culturally embedded psychological orientation rooted in the Chinese sociocultural context and prevalent among contemporary young adults. Although labeled with the term “Fo” (Buddha), the construct…
BackgroundPhysical activity is consistently associated with reduced anxiety in adolescents, yet the psychological mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. This study examined whether resilience and…
ObjectiveThis study examined the association between integrated physical education course experience and exercise adherence tendency among undergraduates in Sichuan Province, China. It focused on indirect associations…
This retrospective study quantified between-class variation in university students' physical fitness and examined individual- and class-level correlates, using annual surveillance records collected from 2020 to 2024 at…
ObjectiveUnderstanding low-carbon behavior remains a significant challenge due to the complexity of environmental decision-making and the persistent intention–behavior gap. While the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and…
To explore the chain mediating effect of perspective taking and general trust between social value orientation and college students’ aggressive behavior, and to provide scientific evidence for promoting college students’…
IntroductionMothers and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities often experience depression, anxiety, parenting stress, emotional exhaustion, and reduced psychological wellbeing because of…
PISA 2022 was used to examine factors associated with mathematics achievement and resilience among lower-ESCS students in Saudi Arabia. Primary inference combined student weight, 80 replicate weights, and ten plausible…
Horticultural therapy (HT) has been shown to enhance physical and psychological well-being, reduce anxiety and depression, promote social interaction, and support functional competence in older adultsâkey determinants…
Death anxiety has been increasingly recognized as a transdiagnostic factor associated with a wide range of internalizing symptoms, yet the psychological mechanisms linking existential concerns to psychopathology remain…
This study used fNIRS to examine sex differences in spatial cognition and brain function in orienteering athletes during mental rotation. Forty-two athletes performed a letter-based mental rotation task while fNIRS data…
A historic drought may have helped yellow fever spread in Brazil. A new study shows how understanding the connection could help prepare for future outbreaks.
New research from Italy reveals that sexually assertive individuals tend to be more satisfied in their romantic relationships. The study also highlights a positive connection between body appreciation, sexual esteem, and…
La Fenice Centre for Neuro Integrative Health and Wellness is a frequency and light therapy clinic in Thornbury, Ontario. Co-founded by Deanna Pietramala and Nadine Meehan, it offers cellular health ...
A study found that teenagers who played a video game designed to provide one hour of weekly mental health education experienced reduced depression symptoms after one year. Researchers from Dartmouth ...
People using common antidepressants for up to two years report higher levels of general and sexual boredom than non-users. This hidden side effect could explain why some patients struggle to stick with their mental…
Snails have five distinct types of mucus, each with its own job. The mollusks tweak calcium secretions to get the chemical mixture just right.
A massive global review of more than 100 million men reveals that the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors spikes following a relationship breakdown, with young and recently separated men facing the highest…
A recent shot of the COVID-19 vaccine doubled survival time in glioblastoma patients who had undergone tumor biopsy or surgery.
Until very recently, airplanes were one of the last places where you couldn’t count on having good Wi-Fi. Even the Amazon’s most remote villages have high-speed internet, but for years, the typical in-flight connectivity…
Researchers have uncovered a surprising way triple-negative breast cancer may turn the body against itself. Tumors appear to recruit macrophages—immune cells normally involved in healing and fighting infection—and use…
Professions requiring constant spatial navigation physically reshape the hippocampus, the brain region Alzheimer’s attacks first. By routinely building mental maps, individuals may develop a cognitive reserve that delays…
A recent study indicates that people from lower-class backgrounds are less likely to negotiate their salaries. When they do ask for more, they tend to face stronger social backlash from employers, creating a difficult…
A new analysis of brain imaging data suggests that migraines can be categorized into two biological groups based on brain structure and network connectivity, offering a potential new framework for understanding the…
Go dēhp® and dēhp® Theraputic invite health care professionals attending the 58th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference to attend a special session on their proprietary ...
An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart…
Brain scans reveal that COVID-19 may leave a lasting physical imprint on the brain. A recent study found altered tissue structure and chemical imbalances in both long COVID patients and those who fully recovered from the…
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