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Behavioral Sciences, Volume 15, Issue 2

February 2025 - 141 articles

Cover Story: Minimal research has explored the measurement of psychological flexibility (PF) and psychological inflexibility (PI) with adolescents. This manuscript describes two separate studies exploring adolescent sample responses to the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory. The first utilized EFA with a sample of 16–17 years-olds (N = 249) and identified a simple model with two factors: one for PF and the other for PI. Findings were replicated with a CFA on a larger, separate sample of 14–17-year-olds (N = 503). Results show the reduced model evidenced convergent and divergent validity with criterion measures, and scores show differential predictive power on concurrent outcomes. Discussion highlights implications for researching brief rating forms of PF and PI with adolescents. View this paper
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Articles (141)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,290 Views
21 Pages

19 February 2025

This study investigates why artificial intelligence (AI) may hinder rather than enhance teaching efficiency in primary school physical education (PE). Guided by socio-technical systems theory, we conducted focus group interviews with 13 PE teachers (...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,583 Views
20 Pages

19 February 2025

Why might women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) become more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior? Women’s interest in casual sex may satisfy relational expectations and connection needs, while avoiding the types of close att...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
8,371 Views
21 Pages

Impact of Scene Features of E-Commerce Live Streaming on Consumers’ Flow and Purchase Intentions of Sporting Goods

  • Zhengyu Li,
  • Yan Wang,
  • Beth Anne Cianfrone,
  • Zhen Guo,
  • Bo Liu,
  • James Zhang and
  • Chenyu Shi

19 February 2025

Purpose—The purpose of this study is to examine the mechanism of scene features (i.e., visual appeal, presence, and scene–product matching) of e-commerce live streaming and how it impacts consumers’ flow and purchase intentions of s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,462 Views
11 Pages

Dark Triad and Interpersonal Forgiveness: The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction

  • Yaoguo Geng,
  • Ziyang Cheng,
  • Liping Shi,
  • Tingting Zhan,
  • Zhixia Hu and
  • Wenjing Jin

19 February 2025

The social-emotional functions associated with the Dark Triad have been widely examined. However, further research is needed to explore the nuanced relationship between the Dark Triad and interpersonal relationships, particularly in diverse cultural...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,325 Views
16 Pages

Participants’ Roles in Bullying Among 7–11 Year Olds: Results from a UK-Wide Randomized Control Trial of the KiVa School-Based Program

  • Judy Hutchings,
  • Ruth Pearson,
  • Malavika Babu,
  • Suzy Clarkson,
  • Margiad Elen Williams,
  • Julia R. Badger,
  • Rebecca Cannings-John,
  • Richard P. Hastings,
  • Rachel Hayes and
  • Lucy Bowes

19 February 2025

This paper describes the social architecture model of school-based bullying behavior. The model proposes that the behavior of all students affects rates of bullying. Alongside self-reported victims and bullies, the model identified four bystander rol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,091 Views
26 Pages

Psychosocial Determinants of Occupational Health Through the Lenses of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

  • António Oliveira,
  • Iara Teixeira,
  • Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho and
  • Henrique Pereira

18 February 2025

Understanding the determinants of the occupational health of specific populations and their work-related vulnerabilities is important for developing more effective psychosocial interventions. The aims of this study were (1) to explore differences in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,842 Views
24 Pages

Under Pressure: Gifted Students’ Vulnerabilities, Stressors, and Coping Mechanisms Within a High Achieving High School

  • Addison Helsper,
  • Lillian DeShon,
  • Laura E. Boylan,
  • James Galliher and
  • Lisa DaVia Rubenstein

18 February 2025

This qualitative study explores the interactions among gifted students’ vulnerabilities, stressors, supports, and coping mechanisms at a public, high-achieving residential high school. Qualitative interviews (n = 12) revealed that teachers caus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,229 Views
13 Pages

18 February 2025

Recruitment and retention of students in STEM fields continues to be a challenge. Existing models of recruitment and retention emphasize the role of domain interest and identity. In the current research, we investigated the role of transformative exp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,906 Views
15 Pages

18 February 2025

Although a few studies have examined the relationship between physical exercise and sleep quality, the underlying mechanisms of this association remain unclear. This study aims to investigate how and under what conditions physical exercise can promot...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,492 Views
22 Pages

18 February 2025

This research explores the intersection of health informatics and behavioral science through the lens of fitness technologies, specifically Fitbit products. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this s...

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Behav. Sci. - ISSN 2076-328X