| Title: Masthead |
| File: Masthead_V6I1 |
| Title: Mattering, Stress, and Burnout in Feelings of Distress, Defeat, and Entrapment Among Chinese High School Students |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: Objectives: The current research examined the role of mattering as a psychological resource that may play a protective role among high school students from China. This study evaluated how mattering relates to school stress and burnout, loss of face, and experiences of distress and feeling trapped and defeated. Methods: A sample of 242 high school students from China completed the General Mattering Scale (GMS), the Educational Stress Scale, and measures of school burnout, loss of face, and depression. Participants also completed the Involuntary Subordination Scale and its four subscales assessing submissiveness, defeat, entrapment, and social comparison. Results: Psychometric analyses confirmed the GMS is a sound unidimensional measure. Mattering was associated significantly with lower educational stress and academic burnout, as well as lower levels of depression, defeat, entrapment, and social comparison. There was a negligible link between mattering and loss of face. Regression analyses indicated that mattering is uniquely protective; it predicted unique variance in depression, defeat, and entrapment beyond variance attributable to levels of loss of face, educational stress, and school burnout. Conclusion and Implications: The results suggest that mattering is a key resource in terms of outcomes reflecting the school experiences and emotional reactions of high school students from China. We discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to promoting feelings of mattering and further research that considers its antecedents and consequences |
| Pages: 1-23 |
| Keywords: Adolescents, Burnout, Defeat, Depression, Loss of Face, Mattering, Stress. |
| Authors: Gordon L. Flett, Chang Su, Taryn Nepon, Edward D. Sturman, Liang Ma, & Lianrong R. Guo |
| File: Flett et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/CNKA2584 |
| Title: Case study of A Pilot Online Treatment Service for Problem Gambling |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: Objective: Most people with gambling-related problems do not seek treatment. Possible barriers to seeking treatment include stigma, travel distance, and competing obligations (e.g., childcare). Online group therapy may help reduce some of these barriers. Method: The current paper presents a small case study to assess the feasibility of an 8-week online group therapy program. This program called Skills for Change Online was designed as an introduction to treatment using a cognitive behavior therapy approach. It includes teaching coping skills, mindfulness, dealing with erroneous beliefs and emotions. Sixteen people consented to participate in the study, three were included in the group, but only two participants completed the treatment. The group was evaluated using a longitudinal case study design (pre-test, post-test, with a 1-year follow-up). In addition, 8 waitlist controls completed the follow-up up survey. Measures included the Problem Gambling Screening Index (PGSI), Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Random Events Knowledge Test (REKT), Perceived Social Support (PSS), Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6), and Quality of Life (QLI). Results: Both participants reported increases in their MAAS (d =.56), and REKT scores (d =1.06), and decreases in problem gambling, and gambling craving (d =-0.30) after treatment. In addition, both participants had clinically significant decreases in PGSI scores dropping from a severe problem gambling to a moderate level of gambling problems. These positive outcomes were sustained according to a 12-month follow-up survey. Participants provided feedback during treatment, that the treatment services were helpful but also discussed technological challenges involved in online group therapy. A group of participants who were not included in the treatment showed less overall improvement in gambling, mindfulness based on the MAAS and knowledge of random chance based on the REKT. Conclusion: The results are encouraging. However, the sample is very small and there is a need for further research with larger samples and randomized controlled designs. The difficulties of running on-line groups are discussed |
| Pages: 24-51 |
| Keywords: Problem Gambling, Online, Treatment, Random Events Knowledge Test, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, Quality of Life |
| Authors: Nigel E. Turner, Sherald Sanchez, Farah Jindani, Jing Shi, Negar Sadeghi, Mark van der Maas, Sylvia Hagopian, Dan De Figueiredo, Carolynne Cooper, Doriann Shapiro, Robert Murray, David C. Hodgins, Danella Lobo, & Tara Elton-Marshall |
| File: Turner et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/YGPM6406 |
| Title: The Language of Lust Murder: Investigating Neutralisation Theory and Dennis Nilsen’s Paraphilic Disorders |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: Background: In 2019, the lifetime prevalence of illicit substance use in Colombia for people aged 12 to 65 was 9.7%, with those between 18 and 24 years of age reporting the highest consumption. By the year 2030, there will be an estimated 11% increase in people who consume drugs based solely on demographic data. Goal: To examine the experience of Nursing practice in mental health and psychiatry from the life course approach with subjects undergoing rehabilitation for psychoactive substance abuse during the 2021 and 2022 academic years. Methods: Qualitative methodology was used with 33 men with an average age of 24 undergoing rehabilitation for psychoactive substance abuse. Data collection techniques included semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, care plans, and psychoeducational workshops. Results: The early consumption trajectory was associated with psychosocial determinants, including insecure, ambivalent or disorganized attachment ties, dysfunctional parenting styles, family history of mental disorders, initiation of consumption at an early age, unresolved mourning, low self-esteem, inadequate management of emotions, poor social skills, conflicting school and family environments and consumption, micro-trafficking, lack of social opportunities, and violent neighborhood environments. In terms of nursing care, there were four central lines of work: establish a positive therapeutic educational relationship for the validation and containment of deregulated emotions, promote life skills, strengthen psychosocial resilience, and aid in the development of life skills to support their life plan. Conclusions: Educational and psychotherapeutic nursing care should focus on substance abuse as an externalizing behavior that is a consequence of social vulnerability and low psychological resilience, in addition to promoting personal, community and social resources focused on the person, not on the drugs. |
| Pages: 52-75 |
| Keywords: Discursive Psychology, Discourse Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Neutralisation Theory, Serial Murder, Sexual Murder, Qualitative, Paraphilias. |
| Authors: Kessia Harris, Dean Fido, & Louise Wallace |
| File: Harris et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/OAUR7718 |
| Title: The 50-most cited articles on ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO): A citation analysis |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: Background: Fear of missing out (FOMO) concerns the apprehensiveness individuals experience regarding not being a part of positive experiences that other people might be having. Within the last decade, there has been a plethora of research on FOMO but understanding its impact and trends is lacking. Method: We conducted a title-specific search and retrieved data from Google Scholar using the key terms ‘fear of missing out’ and ‘FOMO’ to determine the 50 most cited articles. Data from these articles was manually extracted and analyzed. Results: The top-50 cited were cited between 69 to 2497 times (mean=265.86, SD ± 375.55). The citation count of nine articles was over 400 times, in which all articles used quantitative research designs. Among the top 50 articles, 49 articles were original studies apart from one review article. These articles on FOMO were published from 2013 to 2021, with the period from 2016 to 2018 (n=31) being the most prolific. These studies were authored by 169 researchers, of which 15 authors contributed at least two articles. Regarding the affiliations, 40 institutions and 18 countries with the University of Toledo and the USA being the highest contributors. Finally, these articles were published in 34 journals. Conclusion: The current study presents a comprehensive list of the top-cited articles on FOMO. This analysis provides useful insights about FOMO regarding understanding the classic literature and research trends. Moreover, this study may help identify future directions in this area. |
| Pages: 76-90 |
| Keywords: FOMO, Review, Retrospective Citation Analysis, India. |
| Authors: David Grisales & Jorge Hernán Jaramillo |
| File: Godara et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/EJPE3338 |
| Title: The psychological impact of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: N/A |
| Pages: 91-93 |
| Keywords: Earthquake, Psychological Impact, Türkiye. |
| Author: Murat Yıldırım |
| File: Yildirim |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/AGUK1011 |
| Title: Brief interventions in adolescents and young adults in Latin America: a scoping review |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: Evidence indicates that Brief Interventions (BIs) are an effective method for reducing alcohol consumption and related problems among adolescents and young adults. Most previous research has come from high-income countries with different cultural backgrounds and drinking practices from those of Latin-America, while the extent of evidence for BI efficacy among the latter remains unexplored. Objective: In this scoping review, we describe Latin-American research on BI among adolescents and young adults. Methods: Data was compiled for each LatinAmerican country in the Medline, Lilacs, and Cochrane databases, without temporal or language restrictions. Database searches were complemented by handsearches. After eliminating repeated and unrelated articles, 22 articles were included and analyzed separately by two investigators. Results: The selected articles were published between 2004 and 2020, and were from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. Most were empirical studies, and near half were experimental with adequate randomization. Most of the studies were carried out in educational contexts, such as universities and schools. The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) was the most used screening tool, although a wide variety of measures were used. Discussion: The main limitations of these articles were small sample sizes, as well as a lack of unified outcome criteria. The effectiveness and the mechanisms underlying efficacy are areas in need of further research. Since 2004, there has been steady but still scarce research on BI among adolescents and young adults. Advancement of public health will require prioritizing efforts to further our understanding of BI in Latin-American contexts. |
| Pages: 94-111 |
| Keywords: Brief Intervention, Young Adults, Adolescents, Latin America, Alcohol |
| Authors: Paula Victoria Gimenez, Tomás Salomón, Raquel Inés Peltzer, & Mariana Cremonte |
| File: Paula-Gimenez et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/BFUJ2911 |
| Title: The COVID-19 Psychological Distress Scale (CPDS-16): Development and initial validation |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused psychological distress among the Indian population. There are several scales that assess fear and distress related to COVID-19 among individuals. However, these scales are context-specific and lack multi-cultural environment applicability in countries such as India. Therefore, the present study developed a psychometric instrument to assess psychological responses to COVID-19 among the Indian population. A total of 420 participants (60.5% females, Mage=25.89 years) were recruited online using a convenience sampling technique. The 16-item COVID-19 Psychological Distress Scale (CPDS16) was developed based on the extensive review of the existing scales on psychological constructs related to COVID-19 (yielding four scales with a total of 37 items) and independent review by two external experts. Internal consistency and reliability of the scale was established by using corrected item-total correlations, Cronbach’s alpha, and McDonald’s omega. Factor structure of the scale was determined by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Convergent validity of the scale was established by correlating CPDS-16 scores with the three subscales of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Corrected item-total correlations (range = 0.43 to 0.70), Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.90), and McDonald’s omega (ω = 0.89) provided evidence for very good internal consistency and reliability of the scale. EFA of the CPDS-16 demonstrated a twofactor structure identified as ‘individual level distress’ (10 items) and ‘community level distress’ (6 items). Convergent validity of the scale was established using the DASS-21 with statistically significant and positive correlations between CPDS-16 and the three DASS-21 subscales (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress). The CPDS16 is a reliable and valid instrument in assessing psychological distress caused due to COVID-19 with robust psychometric properties. The scale can be administered rapidly and is useful in screening psychological distress caused due to COVID-19. |
| Pages: 112-124 |
| Keywords: Psychological distress, COVID-19, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, India |
| Authors: Shankey Verma, Sanjeev P. Sahni, Krishan Kumar Pandey, & Mark D. Griffiths |
| File: Verma et al. |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/TZSJ4223 |
| Title: Erratum: Correction to Table 3 in Cross-validation of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Inventory of Gambling Situations (CAMH-IGS) |
| Volume: 6 |
| Issue: 1 |
| Abstract: N/A |
| Pages: 125-126 |
| Keywords: mental illness, mental disorders, psychoactive substance use |
| Authors: Nigel E Turner |
| File: Erratum_Turner |
| DOI: doi.org/10.54127/FQUV2889 |