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The Role of the Representativeness Heuristic in Probability Judgments of Heart Attack and Coronary Heart Disease European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-04-27 Antonio Pineda Dominguez,Jesús Francisco Laborín Álvarez,José C. Gaxiola Romero,Carlos G. Borbón Morales,Graciela Caire-Juvera,Maria del C. Candia-Plata
Abstract. Background: Diabetes continues to be a major health problem around the globe, and low treatment adherence continues to hinder clinical outcomes. Risk perception has been considered to guide the decision-making processes, and in recent years, the bounded rationality theory and cognitive heuristics have proved to be a useful lens to gain insight into informal and irrational reasoning. In particular
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Women Tend to Perceive Greater Risks Associated With the COVID-19 Outbreak and Are More Likely to Follow Precautionary Measures European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Gabriele Prati,Serena Stefani,Irene Barbieri
Abstract. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may have a different impact on men and women. Aim: This study aimed to investigate gender differences in risk perception, attitudes toward quarantine measures, and adoption of precautionary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: We employed a cross-sectional web-based survey design. The sample included 1,569 people living in Italy. The survey was
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An Evaluation of the PERMA Model as a Framework for Reducing Psychiatric Comorbidity in Individuals With Alopecia Areata European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Garrett E. Huck,Emre Umucu,Shaina Shelton,Dana Brickham,Susan Smedema
Abstract. Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is among the most common immunological conditions. Although AA is considered to be a medically benign condition, those living with AA often report comorbid psychiatric conditions, high levels of functional impairment, and diminished quality of life. These consequences are largely due to the unique psychological turmoil associated with the condition. Unfortunately
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Treatment Beliefs in Patients with Mental Disorders in Psychosomatic Rehabilitation European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Rieka von der Warth,Anne Nau,Matthias Rudolph,Matthias Stapel,Jürgen Bengel,Manuela Glattacker
Abstract. Background: The efficacy of inpatient psychosomatic rehabilitation in Germany can be considered proven. However, a significant number of patients with mental disorders remain unsatisfied with rehabilitation or being non-responders. Illness beliefs, as the core element of the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation (CSM), are widely known as predictors of various health outcomes. Yet, little
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The Demands-Buffering Role of Perceived and Received Social Support for Perceived Stress and Cortisol Levels European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-03-28 Annika Schmiedl,Eva-Maria Schulte,Simone Kauffeld
Abstract. Background: Social support is known as a crucial resource in buffering the effect of stress in terms of negative outcomes. Nevertheless, research on potential buffering effects of support before stress sets in has mostly entailed experimental studies. Thus, the current literature limits the transferability into the field, especially concerning the different roles of perceived and actually
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ADHD Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life of Adolescents and Young Adults European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-02-21 Annette Krauss,Claudia Schellenberg
Abstract. Background: Adolescence and young adulthood present particularly challenging periods for individuals affected by attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. However, unlike childhood ADHD, ADHD among adolescents and young adults has been studied less frequently. A concept that can be used to characterize the experiences of individuals with ADHD symptoms is health-related quality
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Understanding the Relationship Between Sexual Assault and Cervical Screening Uptake European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-02-21 Katherine Madden,Jane Vosper,Michael Evangeli,Stuart Gibson
Abstract. Background: Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer ( NHS, 2019 ). Women who have experienced sexual assault have lower cervical screening attendance, however, no theory-driven research explores reasons for this. The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) explains intention and ongoing attendance to health-promoting behaviors. Aims: The HAPA was used to identify and explore how sexual
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Physical Health Complaints in Adolescents European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 Avelina Lovis-Schmidt,Ludwig Bilz,Kyra Pahlke,Heiner Rindermann
Abstract. Background: Some of the physical health complaints adolescents have, such as headaches and stomachaches, cannot be explained on a somatic level. It is unclear which psychological factors can explain these complaints: stress and social support are often discussed, but emotions rarely are. Aims: This cross-sectional study aims to use social support, stress, the tendency toward negative emotions
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Social Support From Friends Among Unaccompanied Young Refugees European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Serap Keles,Brit Oppedal
Abstract. Background: Social support is an important resource and source of self-esteem and belongingness for all children and youths. Yet, for unaccompanied asylum-seeking and refugee minors, who leave their home countries without a caretaking adult, extra-familial social, supportive networks in exile may be crucial for their well-being. We propose that their origin in collectivist cultures involves
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Coping of Young Refugees in Germany European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Hannah Nilles,Denise Kerkhoff,Zeynep Demir,Johanna Braig,Pia Schmees,Jana-Elisa Rueth,Heike Eschenbeck,Arnold Lohaus
Abstract. Background: Coping is considered to have an important influence on well-being, especially in adolescent refugees dealing with a high amount of stress. In addition, gender differences in coping are a common topic for research and are often attributed to differences in socialization between boys and girls. Aims: The study aims at clarifying the gender differences in coping strategies used by
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Social Determinants of the Mental Health of Young Migrants European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 An Verelst,Caroline Spaas,Elisa Pfeiffer,Ines Devlieger,Reeta Kankaapää,Kirsi Peltonen,Mervi Vänskä,Emma Soye,Charles Watters,Fatumo Osman,Natalie Durbeej,Anna Sarkadi,Arnfinn Andersen,Nina Langer Primdahl,Ilse Derluyn
Abstract. Background: Young migrants face particular risks to develop mental health problems. Discrimination and social support impact mental health, yet little is known about the differential impact thereof on mental health in newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants. Aim: This study sheds light on mental health (posttraumatic stress, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, emotional distress
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Socio-Emotional Problems and Learning Skills of Roma and Recently Arrived Refugee Children in German Elementary Schools European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Sandy Chwastek,Birgit Leyendecker,Julian Busch
Abstract. Background: In Germany, many recently arrived and minority families live in multi-ethnic, high-poverty districts. Multiple risk factors threaten their children’s development. Aims: We examined the socio-emotional problems of these children in relation to their academic learning skills and executive functioning. Method: We compared teacher-rated socio-emotional problems of n = 112 Roma children
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Well-Being and Resources of Minors With Refugee Background in Comparison to Minors With Migration or Native Background European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Pia Schmees,Johanna Braig,Hannah Nilles,Denise Kerkhoff,Zeynep Demir,Jana-Elisa Rueth,Arnold Lohaus,Heike Eschenbeck
Abstract. Background: Studies on the health of minors with refugee background (RM) often focus on symptoms and risks. In contrast to these deficit-oriented approaches, the present study examined well-being and resources of RM. Aims: The aim was to get an overview of the extent to which RM differ from both minors with migration (MM) as well as native (NM) background regarding well-being and resources
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Different Relations of Religion and Mental Health European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Usama EL-Awad,Atefeh Fathi,Arnold Lohaus,Franz Petermann,Tilman Reinelt
Abstract. Background: Religiosity can foster mental health after traumatic experiences. Yet, religiosity among Muslim immigrants has also been linked to separation-oriented acculturation, which is linked to reduced mental health. Therefore, the function of religiosity for resilience in Middle Eastern refugee and immigrant adolescents might differ as their migration contexts differ in terms of traumatic
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The Role of Maternal Perceived Social Support on the Relation Between Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Labor Experience European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-12-13 Franca Tani,Simon Ghinassi,Lucia Ponti
Abstract. Background: Depression during pregnancy is a severe risk factor for negative outcomes in women and children. In particular, prenatal symptoms of depression are linked to a more complicated labor experience, characterized by more painful labor and more frequent recourse to epidural analgesia and/or oxytocin. Although this link is evident, less is known about possible mediators of this relationship
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Greater Post-Surgical Pain Predicts Long-Term Depressed Affect in Breast Cancer Patients European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Hannah M. Fisher,Chloe J. Taub,Suzanne C. Lechner,Michael H. Antoni
Abstract. Background: Depressed affect is observed during primary treatment for early-stage breast cancer and often persists into survivorship. Pain can influence the long-term emotions of women with breast cancer. Behavioral mechanisms explaining this relationship are less clear. Coping during primary treatment may play a role in the association between pain and depressed affect. Aims: Our observational
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Social Comparisons for Following Health Recommendations and Their Relation to Worry and Intentions During COVID-19 European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Jason P. Rose,Keith A. Edmonds
Abstract. Background: During uncertain threatening situations, people make social comparisons that influence self-evaluations, inform decisions, and guide behavior. In 2019, an emerging infectious disease (COVID-19) became a pandemic and resulted in unparalleled public health recommendations (e.g., social distancing, wear masks in public). Aims: The current research examined people’s beliefs about
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Relationships Between Mindfulness Facets and Mental and Physical Health in Meditating and Nonmeditating University Students European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Constance Karing,Lara Oeltjen,Andreas Beelmann
Abstract. Background: Little is known about the relations of the mindfulness facets to mental and physical health among meditators and nonmeditators. Aim: The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the mindfulness facets and mental as well as physical health of university students with and without meditation experience using attentional control, body awareness
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Subjective Well-Being and Resilience During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Ahmet Metin,Ali Çetinkaya,Eyüp Sabır Erbiçer
Abstract. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has penetrated almost all countries and has affected people in many areas. The COVID-19 pandemic also has affected the mental health of the community. Aims: The purpose of this study is to investigate the individuals’ perceptions of subjective well-being (SWB) and resilience (R) during the pandemic. Method: A total of 643 people, 351 women and 292 men, who
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Illness-Related Cognition, Distress and Adjustment in Functional Stroke Symptoms, Vascular Stroke, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-09-23 Abbeygail Jones,Abigail Smakowski,Alicia Hughes,Anthony S. David,Trudie Chalder
Abstract. Background: High rates of psychological distress are reported in functional conditions and vascular stroke, but there is limited understanding of how patients with functional neurological symptoms in stroke settings respond to symptoms. Aims: This study compared patients with functional stroke symptoms to those with vascular stroke and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: A prospective
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Efficacy Assessments as Predictors of Uncertainty Preferences European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-09-23 Elena Link,Eva Baumann
Abstract. Background: Health challenges can cause feelings of uncertainty that individuals intend to reduce, increase, or maintain. Those goals are connected to different information seeking and avoidance behaviors, building four uncertainty preferences. Aims: We aim to understand what drives people to seek or avoid information through a more differentiated look at the underlying uncertainty preferences
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Evidence on the Conceptual Distinctness of Normal Grief From Depression European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-07-01 Joachim Wittkowski,Rainer Scheuchenpflug
Abstract. Background: The distinctness of grief from depression has been the subject of a long scholarly debate, even influencing definitions of diagnostic criteria. Aims: This study aims at clarifying the issue by a multifaceted analysis of data from a large German sample. Method: A community sample of 406 bereaved persons answered the Wuerzburg Grief Inventory (WGI), a multidimensional grief questionnaire
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Treating Excessive Consumers With Brief Intervention to Reduce Their Alcohol Consumption European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-07-01 Thomas Fankhänel,Benjamin Jovan Panic,Marcus Schwarz,Katrin Schulz,Thomas Frese
Abstract. Background: General Practitioners’ (GP) readiness to implement screening and brief intervention to reduce alcohol consumption of excessive consumers is low. Although several barriers were identified by past research, improving these conditions has not led to improved implementation. Based on Expectancy Value Theory of Achievement Motivation we assume that low seriousness of the health problem
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Investigating Attachment Insecurity and Somatosensory Amplification, and the Mediating Role of Interpersonal Problems European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-07-01 David Kealy,Simon M. Rice,Gabrielle B. Chartier,Daniel W. Cox
Abstract. Background: Somatosensory amplification involves perceptual sensitivity to and cognitive-affective interpretation of bodily sensations and external stimuli, contributing to heightened experiences of somatic symptoms. However, little is known about somatosensory amplification in relation to vulnerabilities such as attachment insecurity. Aims: The present study investigated the link between
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Computerized Adaptive Testing for Sleep Disorders European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-07-01 Menghua She,Yaling Li,Dongbo Tu,Yan Cai
Abstract. Background: As more and more people suffer from sleep disorders, the need to develop an efficient, inexpensive, and accurate assessment tool for screening sleep disorders has become more urgent. Aim: The aim of the current study was to develop a system allowing computerized adaptive testing for sleep disorders (CAT-SD). Methods: A large sample ( N = 1,304) was recruited to construct an item
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The Irrational Health Beliefs Scale and Health Behaviors in a Non-Clinical Population European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-07-01 Lukáš Pitel,Eva Ballová Mikušková
Abstract. To date, there has been inconclusive evidence on the predictive ability of health-related cognitive distortion, as measured by the Irrational Health Belief Scale (IHBS), regarding health behaviors (HBs). The aims of our study were to provide a validation of the Slovak translation of the IHBS and to assess the relationship of the IHBS with a wide range of HBs, as well as the predictive ability
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Psychometric Properties of the German Short Version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Student Survey European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Derya Turhan,Anne Scheunemann,Theresa Schnettler,Lisa Bäulke,Daniel O. Thies,Markus Dresel,Stefan Fries,Detlev Leutner,Joachim Wirth,Carola Grunschel
Abstract. Background: Higher education is a challenging context in which students – particularly those endowed with a small array of resources – are susceptible to suffer from burnout. To screen, identify, and support students that are at risk of burnout, psychometrically robust instruments are essential. To this end, we extended the validation of the German short version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory
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Should Strengthening Bonds Be a Public Health Priority? European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Valerie M. Wood,Heather Stuart
Abstract. Background: Previous research demonstrates the importance of close relationships on our physical health. However, to what extent the quality of our social relationships impacts our health, relative to other important health behaviors (e.g., smoking, drinking alcohol, and physical exercise), is less clear. Aims: Our goal was to use a nationally representative sample of Canadian adults to assess
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Psychometric Properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH-Scale) Among Turkish University Students European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Ayşe R. Çeçen,Senem E. Vatandaşlar
Abstract. Background: The PMH-scale is a person-centered, brief and psychometrically sound scale measuring positive mental health. Considering the practicality of the scale and the good psychometric properties reported previously, the adaptation of the PMH-scale to Turkish may provide professionals and researchers a beneficial tool to assess well-being. Aims: This study was designed to investigate
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Health, and Well-Being European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Kristine Klussman,Julia Langer,Austin Lee Nichols
Abstract. Background: Most people are comfortable asserting the beneficial effects of physical exercise on mental health and well-being. However, little research has examined how different types of physical activity affect these outcomes. Aims: The current study sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the differential relationships between different types of physical activity and various
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Mental Well-Being of University Students in Social Isolation European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Andrea Lukács
Abstract. Background: The novel coronavirus disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and has been distressing for the general population including the student population in higher education. Aims: This study assesses the changes in the lives of university students, and finds an association between fear of COVID-19 and mental well-being controlled by demographic and socio-psychological factors. Method:
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Investigating Treatment Adherence of British and Greek Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Despoina Menti,Caroline Limbert,Georgios Lyrakos
Abstract. Background: Treatment adherence is associated with a number of personal characteristics (e.g., self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control) and illness perceptions. However, there is a lack of studies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Aims: The aim of this study was to compare adherence behavior of British and Greek people with T2DM and examine the association between personal characteristics
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Relationships Between Health Promoting Activities, Life Satisfaction, and Depressive Symptoms in Unemployed Individuals European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-11-23 Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis,Sviatlana Kamarova,Chris Twomey,Graham Hansen,Mark Harris,John Windus,Alan Bateson,Martin S. Hagger
Abstract. Background: Previous research has documented that unemployed individuals who engage in recreational activities, either alone or with others, experience higher levels of mental health and psychological well-being relative to those who do not engage in recreational activities. Aims: In this study, we examined whether engagement in health promoting activities, alone or with other family members
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Age-Related Effects on Interoceptive Accuracy, General Interoceptive Sensibility, and Specific Interoceptive Sensibility European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 L. Nusser,O. Pollatos,D. Zimprich
Abstract. Background: The current research into interoception distinguishes between interoceptive accuracy (IAcc), the accurate detection of internal sensations (e.g., heartbeats) as measured by performance on objective IAcc tasks, and interoceptive sensibility (IS), the subjective belief concerning one’s own experience of internal sensations as measured either through self-report questionnaires or
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Interoception and Its Role for Eating, Obesity, and Eating Disorders European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Beate M. Herbert
Abstract. The importance of the sense of ourselves from within for understanding adaptive behavior and psychopathology has been increasingly recognized during the last decades. Interoception builds the foundation of our embodied self and dysfunctional interoception lies at the core of many psychosomatic disorders. Eating is fundamental for survival with consequences for health and well-being. It is
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Interoception, Stress, and Physical Symptoms in Stress-Associated Diseases European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 André Schulz,Dana Schultchen,Claus Vögele
Abstract. The brain and peripheral bodily organs continuously exchange information. Exemplary, interoception refers to the processing and perception of ascending information from the body to the brain. Stress responses involve a neurobehavioral cascade, which includes the activation of peripheral organs via neural and endocrine pathways and can thus be seen as an example for descending information
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A Pilot Study on the Effect of an Energy Drink on Interoception in High vs. Low Anxiety Sensitivity Individuals European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Sandra A. Mai-Lippold,Clara M. Dettlinger,Sahib S. Khalsa,Olga Pollatos
Abstract. Background: The market for energy drinks has grown quickly over the past 20 years. While the physiological and psychological effects of different ingredients have been studied, the influence of energy drinks on interoceptive processes is unclear. Anxiety has been associated with amplified interoceptive functioning, suggesting potentially exaggerated reactions to energy drinks. Aims: Investigate
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Associations of Police Officer Health Behaviors and Subjective Well-Being European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Lucas D. Baker,Christopher R. Berghoff,Jennifer L. Kuo,Randal P. Quevillon
Abstract. Background: Law enforcement officers (LEOs) are responsible for maintaining public order and safety within communities. As a consequence of this obligation, LEOs are repeatedly exposed to a myriad of unavoidable occupational stressors, known to affect health behaviors and well-being. Importantly, LEO well-being has public safety implications as those reporting higher well-being exhibit more
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Health Beliefs, Health Anxiety, and Diagnostic Type in Food Hypersensitivity in Adults European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Melissa Goble,Judith Eberhardt,Paul van Schaik
Abstract. Background: Food hypersensitivity is often self-diagnosed, and research into barriers to help-seeking is scarce. Aims: This study in the United Kingdom sought to establish the relationship between health beliefs, health anxiety, and diagnostic type (medically diagnosed vs. self-diagnosed) in individuals with food hypersensitivity, and qualitatively explored attitudes of self-diagnosed individuals
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Autonomy Support, Life Satisfaction, and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Cahit Kaya,Jill Bezyak,Fong Chan,Kevin Bengtson,Sharon Hsu
Abstract. Previous research shows that perceived autonomy support is significantly associated with positive health outcomes for different clinical populations. However, there is not a standardized measurement tool that assesses perceived autonomy support for the Turkish population. This study translated the Health Care Climate Questionnaire (HCCQ), a perceived autonomy support measurement tool, into
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Effects of Different Coping Strategies on the Psychological and Physiological Stress Reaction European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Alina Schäfer, Fabian Pels, Jens Kleinert
Abstract. Background: Research over the last few decades has shown that high demands can lead to stress. However, high demands do not lead to stress per se as it depends on how an individual copes ...
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Affect Improvements and Measurement Concordance Between a Subjective and an Accelerometric Estimate of Physical Activity European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Björn Pannicke,Julia Reichenberger,Dana Schultchen,Olga Pollatos,Jens Blechert
Abstract. Objectives: Physical activity (PA) positively influences several aspects of mental well-being including affect improvements. Yet, the fact that subjective and objective measures of PA often diverge challenges research on the relationship of PA and affect. Methods: Subjective (ecological momentary assessment, EMA) and objective (combined heart rate and accelerometric activity tracker) measures
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Short Form of the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Ana N. Tibubos,Karin Schermelleh-Engel,Sonja Rohrmann
Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to develop a short form of the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) based on the German STAXI-2. Item selection was performed based on exploratory factor analyses (EFA) using descriptive statistical parameters and content-related considerations on calibration samples ( N1 = 215, N2 = 310). The factorial structure of the final extracted scales
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Does Perceived Stress Affect the Relationship Between Personality and Sports Enjoyment? European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Freya Dunker,Philipp A. Freund,Eliane S. Engels
Abstract. Background: Sports enjoyment is a prerequisite for continued engagement in sports (e.g., Mullen et al., 2011 ; Woods, Tannehill, & Walsh, 2012 ). To date, it is understudied whether perceived stress and personality relate to the experience of sports enjoyment. Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between perceived stress, personality (the Big Five), and sports
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The Influence of Personality and Drinking Motives on College Student Binge Drinking in the US and Portugal European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Jessica L. Martin,Joaquim Armando Ferreira,Richard F. Haase,Matthew P. Martens,Mariana Coelho,Jorge Martins,LaRae M. Jome,Eduardo R. Santos
Abstract. The present study examined whether personality traits and drinking motives interact to predict binge drinking and alcohol-related problems in a cross-cultural sample of college students. Participants were undergraduate drinkers ( N = 904; 66% female) from universities in Portugal ( N = 391) and the US ( N = 513). Participants completed measures assessing neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness
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Comparisons as Predictors of People’s Beliefs About the Importance of Changing Their Health Behaviors European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Jane E. Miller, Paul D. Windschitl, Teresa A. Treat, Aaron M. Scherer
Abstract. The current study tested relative strengths of different comparison beliefs for predicting people’s self-assessments of whether they should increase their health-relevant behaviors (exerc...
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Recurring Issues, New Questions, Promising Innovations European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Heike Spaderna
The European Journal of Health Psychology (EJHP) welcomes all types of empirical studies - regardless whether they cover research questions related to the new Coronavirus and COVID-19 infection or more conventional but nonetheless relevant areas of health psychology Importantly, EJHP also welcomes sound practice-oriented articles and reports of implementation of health psychology interventions into
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Fear of Physical Activity, Anxiety, and Depression European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Heike Spaderna, Jeremia M. Hoffman, Susan Hellwig, Vincent M. Brandenburg
Abstract. Background: Physical activity (PA) is recommended by heart failure treatment guidelines. Adherence to exercise prescriptions is low and not much is known about everyday PA in this patient...
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The Effects of Self-Control on Glucose Utilization in a Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Glucose Clamp European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-10-01 Daniela Zahn, Lara K. Gomille, Jennifer Grammes, Patricia Gottschling, Christian Fottner, Matthias M. Weber, Mario Wenzel, Thomas Kubiak
Abstract. Background. The glucose hypothesis of self-control posits that acts of self-control may draw upon glucose as a source of energy, leading to a decrease in blood glucose levels after exerti...
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Examining the Effects of Two Mindful Eating Exercises on Chocolate Consumption European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-10-01 Michael Mantzios, Kirby Skillett, Helen Egan
Abstract. The present study aimed to investigate and compare the impact of the Mindful Construal Diary (MCD) and the Mindful Raisin Exercise on the sensory tasting experience of chocolate and parti...
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The European Journal of Health Psychology – Health Psychology in Europe European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-07-01 Claus Vögele,Heike Spaderna
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Dyadic Coping in Foster and Biological Parents and Its Relation to Child Psychopathology European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-07-01 Ann-Katrin Job, Denise Kerkhoff, Fridtjof W. Nussbeck, Kerstin Konrad, Nina Heinrichs, Arnold Lohaus
Abstract. This study investigated whether foster parents’ reports of their dyadic coping competencies differ from biological parents, whether there are differences with regard to the temporal assoc...
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Illness Perception and Its Changes During Six Months After Cardiac Rehabilitation European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-07-01 Justė Lukoševičiūtė, Kastytis Šmigelskas
Abstract. Illness perception is a concept that reflects patients' emotional and cognitive representations of disease. This study assessed the illness perception change during 6 months in 195 patien...
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The Buffering Effect of Character Strengths on Depression European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-07-01 Beatrice Lee, Cahit Kaya, Xiangli Chen, Jia-Rung Wu, Kanako Iwanaga, Emre Umucu, Jill Bezyak, Timothy N. Tansey, Fong Chan
Abstract. The transition from high school to college can be very stressful for Turkish students because they may experience value conflicts and adjustment issues, which can trigger the development ...
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The PREVIEW Study European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-05-01 Maija Huttunen-Lenz, Sylvia Hansen, Thomas Meinert Larsen, Pia Christensen, Mathijs Drummen, Tanja Adam, Moira A. Taylor, Elizabeth Simpson, Jose A. Martinez, Santiago Navas-Carretero, Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska, Sally D. Poppitt, Marta P. Silvestre, Mikael Fogelholm, Elli Jalo, Roslyn Muirhead, Shannon Brodie, Anne Raben, Wolfgang Schlicht
Abstract. Individuals at risk of Type 2 Diabetes are advised to change health habits. This study investigated how the PREMIT behavior modification intervention and its association with socio-econom...
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Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia Between Users of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids With Varying Usage and Bodybuilding Experience European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-05-01 Marc Ashley Harris, Tina Alwyn, Michael Dunn
Article published in European Journal of Health Psychology available at https://doi.org/10.1027/2512-8442/a000023
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Psychometric Properties of the French Brief Resilience Scale European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-05-01 Ingo Jacobs, Antje Horsch
Abstract. The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) is a reliable and valid assessment of the self-perceived ability to bounce back or recover quickly from stress. The current study translated and validated...
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Psychological Predictors of Fatigue, Work and Social Adjustment, and Psychological Distress in Rheumatology Outpatients European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-05-01 Faith Matcham, Sheila Ali, Katherine Irving, Trudie Chalder
Abstract. This study aims to investigate the longitudinal relationships between psychological variables and follow-up levels of fatigue, work and social adjustment, and psychological distress in pe...
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Measuring Well-Being With the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale – Student Form European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-04-01 Burkhard Gusy, Tino Lesener, Christine Wolter
Abstract. Our study introduces a 9-item and an ultra-short 3-item version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale – Student Form (UWES-SF). Using data from German university students (N = 2,620), our ...
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Measuring Illness Behavior in One Minute European Journal of Health Psychology (IF 1.464) Pub Date : 2019-04-01 Bjarne Schmalbach, Ana Nanette Tibubos, Andreas Hinz, Markus Zenger, Elmar Brähler
Abstract. The present study addresses shortcomings in previous psychometric research into the Scale for the Assessment of Illness Behavior (SAIB) and develops a short form, the SAIB-10. We used ant...