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Maral S, Bilmez H, Satici SA. Positive Childhood Experiences and Spiritual Well-Being: Psychological Flexibility and Meaning-Based Coping as Mediators in Turkish Sample. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2024:10.1007/s10943-024-02079-4. [PMID: 38913254 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02079-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Spiritual well-being enhances life quality, acts as a stress reliever, and mitigates unfavorable feelings. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose, increasing inner peace and happiness while improving stress management and overall well-being. This study examined whether positive childhood experiences are linked to spiritual well-being and if psychological flexibility and meaning-based coping serve as mediators. The sample included 1061 participants (Mage = 39.38; SD = 8.82) from various Turkish cities. Structural equation modeling assessed relationships between spiritual well-being, positive childhood experiences, psychological flexibility, and meaning-based coping. Results showed that positive childhood experiences directly enhance spiritual well-being, mediated by psychological flexibility and meaning-based coping. This underscores the significance of fostering positive childhood experiences to promote spiritual well-being and coping mechanisms.
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- Sibel Maral
- Department of Psychological Counselling, Faculty of Education, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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- Department of Psychological Counselling, Faculty of Education, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Psychological Counselling, Faculty of Education, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Ning M, Chen Q, Li Y, Huang C. Psychological Flexibility Profiles and Mental Health Among University Students with Left-Behind Experience: A Latent Profile Analysis. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2024:10.1007/s10578-024-01720-3. [PMID: 38867025 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-024-01720-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The left-behind experience as an adverse childhood experience has a negative impact on the mental health of university students. Psychological inflexibility mediated the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and mental disorders, but no similar findings were drawn in psychological flexibility (PF). More research is needed to understand the relationship between PF and mental health of university students with left-behind experience. To investigate the relationship between PF profiles and mental health and sleep quality of university students with left-behind experience based on latent profile analysis. A sample of 1988 Chinese university students with left-behind experience were recruited to complete an online survey. Participants provided demographic information and completed validated measures of PF and mental health. Latent profile analysis was used to identify patterns of PF, and logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationships among these variables. We found four PF profiles among participants, with the largest number being the moderately flexible profile (n = 808, 40.6%). The level of PF was positively correlated with mental health and sleep quality (all P < 0.001). Females, being left behind at a young age and for a long time, and having little contact with parents were associated with low PF (all P < 0.05). Our study highlights the importance of focusing on the PF of university students with left-behind experience and left-behind children, and the need for interventions to improve their PF and thus their mental health.
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- Meng Ning
- Clinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renming Middle Road of Furong District, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Clinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renming Middle Road of Furong District, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China.
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- School of Nursing at Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street of Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750101, China.
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Li R, Che Hassan N, Saharuddin N, Sha O. Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30979. [PMID: 38770329 PMCID: PMC11103514 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background First-generation college students face unique challenges in navigating the higher education system, and understanding their perceptions of college success is crucial for providing appropriate support. Objective This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of 15 first-generation college students regarding college success and to identify the factors they consider important for achieving success in college. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants, and the data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results This study explores the varied perceptions of success among first-generation college students (FGCS) through five themes: Academic Achievement, Personal Development, Personal Well-being, Personal Fulfillment, and Career Success. Conclusion This study provides valuable insights into the perceptions of first-generation college students regarding college success. The identified themes shed light on the multifaceted nature of success in higher education. These findings have implications for supporting first-generation college students and developing targeted interventions to enhance their overall success and well-being.
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- Ruihua Li
- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Corresponding author. Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Zhang F, Lin C, Li X, Li M, Jia R, Guo X, Bai H. The relationships between burnout, general wellbeing, and psychological detachment with turnover intention in Chinese nurses: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1216810. [PMID: 37546331 PMCID: PMC10399590 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1216810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background It is critical to minimize nurse turnover to improve the quality of care and patient safety. In-depth investigation is required to better understand the factors related to nurses' turnover intentions. Aim This study aimed to determine the relationships between burnout, general wellbeing, and psychological detachment with turnover intention among nurses in China. Methods A cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling was conducted in one hospital in China between January 2023 and March 2023. A total of 536 nurses were surveyed using the General Wellbeing Schedule (GWB), the Maslach Burnout Inventory scale (MBI), the Psychological Detachment scale, and the Turnover Intention scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 statistical software. The chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to explore the factors related to turnover intention. Results Our data demonstrated that the turnover intention scores were 13 (10, 15.75), with 56% of nurses exhibiting a high level of turnover intention. Binary logistic regression analysis results indicated that being on a contract (OR = 4.385, 95% CI = 2.196-8.754), working in the pediatrics (OR = 2.392, 95% CI = 1.267-4.514) or obstetrics (OR = 2.423, 95% CI = 1.145-5.126) department, and experiencing burnout (OR = 1.024, 95% CI = 1.008-1.041) were associated with a heightened level of turnover intention. Conversely, organizational satisfaction (OR = 0.162, 95% CI = 0.033-0.787) and general wellbeing (OR = 0.967, 95% CI = 0.946-0.989) were identified as factors that hindered the intention to leave. Conclusions Findings from this study suggest that nurses were employed on a contract basis, working in pediatric or obstetric departments, expressing dissatisfaction with the organization, reporting low general wellbeing, and experiencing high levels of burnout that require special attention. The identification of these risk factors can inform targeted interventions and support programs aimed at improving the wellbeing and retention of nurses in these settings.
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- Fengzhi Zhang
- Department of Nursing, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproduction, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Administration Office, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Deng Y, Huang P, Yang Q, Ye B. Perceived Stress, Psychological Flexibility Profiles, and Mental Health During COVID-19: A Latent Profile Analysis. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:1861-1871. [PMID: 37228590 PMCID: PMC10204761 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s409395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Purpose Although the link between psychological flexibility and healthy functioning has been widely analyzed, the employed measurements often lacked accuracy. The current study introduced a person-centered approach that identified subgroups of college students across the dimensions of the Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index (PPFI) and explored how these subgroups relate to a risk factor (perceived stress) and mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, negative affect, and positive affect) in the context of COVID-19. Methods A sample of 659 participants (Mage = 19. 99, SD = 1.27; 57.97% females) completed the questionnaires online. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was employed to determine the optimal number of subgroups or profiles. Then, multinomial logistic regression and analyses of variance were used to identify variables associated with profile membership. Results LPA identified three distinct profiles (active strategy, inconsistent strategy, and passive strategy). Furthermore, multinomial logistic regressions indicated that students with high perceived stress were more likely to be in the passive strategy group than the active strategy group (β = -0.104, OR = 0.901, p < 0.001) and the inconsistent strategy group (β = -0.087, OR = 0.917, p < 0.001). Additionally, analyses of variance revealed that the three profiles differed in depression (η2 = 0.062, p < 0.001), anxiety (η2 = 0.059, p < 0.001), negative affect (η2 = 0.047, p < 0.001), and positive affect (η2 = 0.048, p < 0.001). Conclusion The current study employed LPA based on the PPFI to identify and confirm three profiles of psychological flexibility. We found that perceived stress and mental health outcomes were associated with these three profiles. This study offers a new perspective on understanding psychological flexibility through a person-centered approach. Furthermore, interventions aimed at reducing college students' perceived stress during the COVID-19 crisis are critical for preventing the deterioration of psychological flexibility.
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- Yuhong Deng
- School of Psychology, School of Education, Center of Mental Health Education and Research, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Psychology, School of Education, Center of Mental Health Education and Research, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Psychology, School of Education, Center of Mental Health Education and Research, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
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Ma C. The academic stress and subjective well-being of graduate nursing students: The mediating role of resilience. J Adv Nurs 2023. [PMID: 36876725 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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AIM To investigate the levels of subjective well-being in graduate nursing students, explore the impact of academic stress and resilience on subjective well-being, and examine the mediation effect of resilience on the relationship between academic stress and subjective well-being among graduate nursing students. BACKGROUND Few studies explore the impact of academic stress and resilience on subjective well-being among graduate nursing students. Understanding the status of subjective well-being and associated factors in graduate nursing students will enable the development of tailored interventions to improve their well-being and academic achievements during graduation education. DESIGN A cross-sectional design. METHODS Graduate nursing students were recruited by social media between April 2021 and October 2021, in China. Subjective well-being was measured using the General Well-Being Schedule, resilience by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and academic stress through the Questionnaire of Assessing Academic Stress for graduate nursing students. Structural equation modelling was used to test the relationship among academic stress, resilience and subjective well-being. FINDINGS The mean score of subjective well-being for graduate nursing students was 76.37. The proposed model revealed a satisfied fit with the data. Academic stress and resilience were significantly related to subjective well-being in graduate nursing students. Resilience partially mediated the relationship between academic stress and subjective well-being, and the mediation effect accounted for 20.9% of the total effect of academic stress on the subjective well-being. CONCLUSION Academic stress and resilience affected subjective well-being in graduate nursing students, while resilience partially mediated the relationship between academic stress and the subjective well-being. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This study did not involve patients, service users, caregivers or members of the public.
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- Chunhua Ma
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Wang J, Fang S, Yang C, Tang X, Zhu L, Nie Y. The Relationship Between Psychological Flexibility and Depression, Anxiety and Stress: A Latent Profile Analysis. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:997-1007. [PMID: 36998741 PMCID: PMC10044140 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s400757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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Purpose To explore the potential classification of psychological flexibility (PF) among Chinese college students, analyze whether there is group heterogeneity in PF, and discuss the differences in the latent profile of PF in the negative emotions of depression, anxiety, and stress. Methods A total of 1769 college students were investigated using the Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire and Depression-Anxiety-Stress Self-rating Scale, and heterogeneity was tested by latent profile analysis. Results The PF of college students can be divided into three latent profiles: self-contradiction group (19.2%), high PF group (34.1%), and low PF group (46.7%). The scores of depression, anxiety, and stress are significantly different among the groups. Conclusion There is obvious group heterogeneity in the PF of college students, and they can be divided into the self-contradiction group, the high PF group, and the low PF group. The self-contradiction and low PF groups score significantly higher on the negative emotions of depression, anxiety, and stress than the high PF group.
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- Jing Wang
- School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Shuanghu Fang, Email
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- School of Special Education, Zhengzhou Normal University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Marxism, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Marxism, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China
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- Office of Student Affairs, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China
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The Dynamic Interplay of Anxious and Depressive Symptoms in a Sample of Undergraduate Students. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10862-022-10014-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AbstractThe network perspective on psychopathology suggests that mental disorders can be regarded as networks of elements that influence each other. In this study, we used network analysis to explore the temporal interactions of anxiety and depression symptoms at the level of day-to-day experiences and find potential explanatory pathways for their comorbidity. We collected intensive longitudinal data from a sample of undergraduate students and fitted a Multilevel Vector Autoregressive model on GAD and MDD DSM-5 symptoms. “Sad mood” and “Concentration difficulties” were responsible for the most connections between anxiety and depression symptoms and were also among the most central symptoms. It is possible that anxio-depressive comorbidity can be explained by the presence of “Sad mood” and “Concentration difficulties” and targeting these two symptoms in therapy can lead to beneficial effects in comorbid cases.
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Akbari M, Disabato D, Seydavi M, Zamani E. The Persian Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index (P-PPFI): Psychometric properties in a general population sample of Iranians. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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