Mindfulness-based (non-contact) boxing therapy (MBBT) for depression and anxiety: A feasibility study. by Johny Bozdarov, Brett D M Jones, Madeha Umer, Daniel M Blumberger, Ishrat M Husain

“…Post intervention qualitative feedback from participants revealed themes of inclusivity and accessibility, cathartic release and control of emotions, improved self-esteem and confidence, self-agency, community, and trust in leadership.…”
Get full text

Forming the Professional Identity of Future Teachers through Service-Learning by I. A. Rudneva, O. A. Kozyreva

“…The statistical qualification of the results was performed using the Pearson χ2 goodness-of-fit criterion.The case of the Volgograd State Social-Pedagogical University demonstrated that service learning is used as an effective means of forming the professional identity of future teachers: a) the emotional component of professional identity (involvement, interest, focus on solving socially significant problems); b) the communication component of the professional identity (enrichment of the experience of interpersonal communication and interaction with different gender, age and social groups); c) the activity – based component of the professional identity (development of technological skills and creativity).The results of the study can be applied to the development of the problem of the professional identity of future teachers, the study of the possibilities of service-learning as a pedagogical method; they contribute to the theory and practice of continuous pedagogical education.…”
Get full text

Technical Standard of ＂Five-Tone Figurative Hypnosis＂ by ZHOU Xia, LI Li, SHEN Yan, LI Chengbin, LIU Zhimei, ZHANG Yikun, ZHANG Mingqian, YU Shaohong, WANG Hongxia, LU Yi, WANG Qin, REN Binbin, JIANG Hengkun, NIU Li, CHENG Aijun, LI Benyuan

“…The indications mainly include non-organic sleep disorders, psychological and emotional disorders, and psychosomatic diseases. Contraindications mainly included schizophrenia and panic attack. …”
Get full text

From trainee to general practitioner: A qualitative study of transition experiences of Flemish GP trainees by Ellen Tisseghem, Joke Fleer, Melissa Horlait, Peter Pype, Emelien Lauwerier

“…Background The transition from trainee to professional marks a key milestone in a family doctor’s career, bringing both emotional and mental challenges. This critical period of specialisation shapes how young doctors adapt and influences their future career choices.Objectives We explored trainees’ experiences during their first year of advanced medical training in family medicine/general practice, including barriers and facilitators.Methods Using qualitative methodology, we conducted ten focus group interviews with 111 trainees. …”
Get full text

Artistic time in D. Keyes’ novel Flowers for Algernon by Antonina V. Samoylova, Olga V. Spachil

“…The study identifies the main guidelines for developing the novel’s temporal structure design: “zero chronotope”, dichotomy “past vs present”, introduction of reminiscences as temporal catalysts of psycho-emotional outbursts and self-reflection. Time serves as the central construct within the text of the novel, intricately weaving together all plot lines and embodying a conceptual framework.…”
Get full text

Psychological and legal aspects of cyberbullying by O. L. Matsiuk, I. V. Maslyanikova

“…Cyberbullying is mostly about causing emotional harm, but it can escalate into open harassment, which usually includes physical intimidation and beatings. …”
Get full text

Language as a Source of Liberation, and Language as a Source of Control by Jonathan Luxmoore

“…It determines how we exchange ideas, express emotions and see the world. And as such, language has always been a motor for enlightenment and progress, but also a means of control. …”
Get full text

Personality and education: associations between personality dimensions, academic field of study, and performance in upper secondary school and higher education by Mikkel M. Thørrisen, Talieh Sadeghi

“…Regression analyses revealed that higher performance in upper secondary school was associated with higher conscientiousness and lower openness, while higher performance in higher education was associated with higher conscientiousness, higher openness, and lower emotional stability (higher neuroticism). Associations between personality and academic performance were generally weak and differed somewhat between academic fields of study. …”
Get full text

Experiences of gender-based violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa: identifying evidence for intervention and public health priorities by Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda, Judith I. Ani

“…Women in Comoros had the lowest reported prevalence (10.76%), while Sierra Leone women had the highest (60.27%), followed by Uganda (56.92%). Emotional and physical violence were most prevalent in Sierra Leone, while sexual violence was most common in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.DiscussionThis study highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions for younger women in rural areas and those with limited education. …”
Get full text

Depression, anxiety, and quality of life among kidney donors before and after the kidney donation: A prospective study from a tertiary care center in India by Geetika Chopra, Vikas Gaur

“…Background: Kidney donation is a significant procedure that can profoundly impact the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of renal donors. …”
Get full text

Investigating the effect of time component on residents\' sense of belonging from two perspectives of age and duration of residence; Case study of Zanjan neighborhoods by Narges Karimi, Farah Habib

“…A sense of belonging to an environment is an emotional connection that takes place between people and the external environment. …”
Get full text

Social support and self-efficacy during early adolescence: Dual impact of protective and promotive links to mental health and wellbeing. by Megan Cherewick, Rinzi Lama, Roshan P Rai, Choden Dukpa, Dikcha Mukhia, Priscilla Giri, Michael Matergia

“…Results indicated that 13% of early adolescents screened positive for clinical depression and 44% reported poor mental wellbeing. Emotional and academic self-efficacy, along with family support, were significantly associated with reduced psychological symptoms. …”
Get full text

Servant Leadership Competencies Development Challenges for Middle Managers in the Organisation by Ugnė Supranavičienė, Genutė Gedvilienė

“…These managers participated in three competency development assessments (self-confidence, emotional intelligence and leadership assessments), following focus group discussion where they were reflected on leadership concepts in the organisation, how they perceive themselves in the organisation, how they recognise servant leadership competencies and what challenges are facing in order to bring servant leadership as a dominant leadership style in the organisation. …”
Get full text

A Synthetic Voice for an Assistive Conversational Agent: A Survey to Discover Italian Preferences regarding Synthetic Voice’s Gender and Quality Level by Marialucia Cuciniello, Terry Amorese, Claudia Greco, Zoraida Callejas Carrión, Carl Vogel, Gennaro Cordasco, Anna Esposito

“…Regarding the two voices gendered as male, the high-quality one was considered as more original and capable to arouse positive emotional states than the low-quality one. Moreover, the high-quality male voice was judged as more natural than the female low-quality one. …”
Get full text

Clients’ experiences in their first entry to the operating room: a descriptive phenomenological study by Nasim Alipour, Amir Jalali, Rostam Jalali, Alireza Khatony

“…Themes included unpleasant emotions experienced, unpleasant atmosphere factors, and the induction of relaxation and hope. …”
Get full text

GENDER INFLUENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM: A STUDY OF BABCOCK UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS by VICTOR A. ADESIYAN, BABAJIDE JACOB, SEIGHA SONIA GESIERE, WOLE-TAIWO OLAYINKA

“…The concept of gender has impacted every segment of societal interactions including students’ academic performance which encompasses acquisition of information across cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor domains encountered in formal educational environment. …”
Get full text

The perfect molecule for hormonal contraception: Estetrol benefits. A review by Elena A. Gorbunova, Inna A. Apolikhina

“…Further research is needed on the impact of COCs with E4 on the psycho-emotional state and quality of women's sexual life, as well as the possible therapeutic effects of E4-based COCs, which will individualize the approach to contraception and provide women with safer and more effective options.…”
Get full text

Effects of distant biofield energy healing on adults associated with psychological and mental health-related symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study by Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Sambhu Mondal, Snehasis Jana

“… # Results Perceived psychological symptoms/scores (fatigue/tiredness, sleep disturbances, stress, cognitive impairment, loss of memory, mental restlessness, emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, confusion, financial crises and dissatisfaction, low libido, motivation, confidence, lack of perception, relationship, and social behaviors, etc.) were significantly (p <.0001) improved in biofield intervention group compared to the naïve control and sham control groups. …”
Get full text

Health symptoms and associated factors in times of a pandemic: a population-based study by J. Gerbecks, C. Plevier, C. J. Yzermans, M. L. A. Dückers, C. Baliatsas

“…They can become chronic, and impact emotional and physical functioning. However, limited research has focused on such symptoms in the context of a pandemic. …”
Get full text

Lived experiences of life with newly diagnosed advanced cancer – a qualitative interview study by Johanna Swenne, Ricko Damberg Nissen, Torben Frøstrup Hansen, Lars Henrik Jensen, Jens Søndergaard, Mette Stie

“…Conclusion The experiences of patients living with incurable cancer reveal a complex interplay of psychological, emotional, and existential responses. It is essential that healthcare professionals address existential concerns within clinical care. …”
Get full text