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European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, Volume 13, Issue 12

2023 December - 12 articles

Cover Story: Functional psychology's developmental theory places the Basic Experience of the Self (BES) at the core of its approach. The BES is the starting point of the complex psycho-bodily functioning that we experience in adulthood. In the typical trajectory of child development, every observable behaviour represents a functional and integrated process. This process involves various aspects, such as motor skills, cognitive abilities, emotions, and physiological responses. By organising the functions, the smallest psycho-bodily features of early complex life development, the BES shows the intricate and multifaceted process that encompasses various elements of growth and advancement. Through BES assessment, we can gain insights into the complexity of child development and move beyond a rigid consideration of milestones towards epistemological breakthroughs. View this paper
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Articles (12)

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,943 Views
13 Pages

Prevention of Work Absence Due to Back Pain: A Network Meta-Analysis

  • Kim-Ngan Thi Ta,
  • Chyi-Huey Bai and
  • Kai-Jen Chuang

This paper reviewed the most effective strategies for preventing work absence due to back pain (BP) and BP episodes (the number of people reporting back pain). We searched randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of prevention strategies for BP from previ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
7,344 Views
14 Pages

Jealousy and mate retention have received attention in research over the last few decades. Despite this, most of the research has examined male jealousy and male mate retention, emphasizing cost-inflicting behavior due to its role in relationships an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,484 Views
14 Pages

On the Construct of Functional Psychology’s Developmental Theory: Basic Experiences of the Self (BEsS)

  • Filippo Dipasquale,
  • Marta Blandini,
  • Raffaele Gueli,
  • Paola Fecarotta and
  • Paola Magnano

According to the neo-functional developmental theory, newborns and infants exhibit complex psycho-bodily functioning. The Basic Experiences of the Self (BEsS) refer to how they fulfil their essential life needs by organising their psycho-bodily funct...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,377 Views
10 Pages

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the stability and predictors of subjective well-being and self-perceived health in adolescents over a two-year period, focusing on the importance of mental health in overall well-being. Methods: Pa...

(This article belongs to the Collection Variables Related to Well-Being in Adolescence)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,952 Views
12 Pages

Psychophysical and Social Functioning of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease and Depression

  • Ivana Jelić,
  • Goran Mihajlović,
  • Miloš Ratinac,
  • Katarina Mihajlović and ,
  • Sara Mijailović and
  • Ivan Čekerevac
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The relationship between depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not fully understood. The comorbidity rate ranges from 18 to 84%, and depression is closely related to chronic inflammation, which affects how patients and the pe...

(This article belongs to the Collection Research in Clinical and Health Contexts)
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,906 Views
14 Pages

Social Support and Its Impact on Job Satisfaction and Emotional Exhaustion

  • Pablo Garmendia,
  • Samuel Fernández-Salinero,
  • Ana Isabel Holgueras González and
  • Gabriela Topa

Social support at work has demonstrated itself to be an important variable for predicting desirable outcomes and helping to buffer the effects of adverse events. The main objective of this research is to understand the impact of social support on job...

(This article belongs to the Collection Positive Resources to Promote Well Being in Educational and Work Contexts and in Career Trajectories)
  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,579 Views
16 Pages

Background: Up to 80% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have mental health issues—either emotional or behavioral problems. The underlying mechanisms are still unknown, even if emotional regulation (ER) is considered to play a ma...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,905 Views
16 Pages

Trends in Suicidal Mortality and Motives among Working-Ages Individuals in Japan during 2007–2022

  • Ryusuke Matsumoto,
  • Eishi Motomura,
  • Toshiaki Onitsuka and
  • Motohiro Okada

Suicides in Japan consistently decreased from 2009–2019, but increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To identify causes of increasing suicides, age-dependent and temporal fluctuations of suicide mortality rate per 100,000 (SMRP) in working-age...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: What Do We Know So Far?)
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,025 Views
16 Pages

Influence of Concurrent Exercise Training on Ankle Muscle Activation during Static and Proactive Postural Control on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Trial

  • Elmoetez Magtouf,
  • Sabri Gaied Chortane,
  • Oussema Gaied Chortane,
  • Sébastien Boyas and ,
  • Bruno Beaune,
  • Sylvain Durand and
  • Wael Maktouf
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Sarcopenic obesity (SO), characterized by age-related muscle loss and excess body fat, significantly impairs postural control. However, limited research has explored the effects of concurrent exercise training on neuromuscular strategies during postu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,427 Views
14 Pages

Smartphones with their numerous applications have become essential daily equipment, prompting scientific research to deal with the impact of their use on psychosocial health. Under this spectrum, the aim of the present cross-sectional study was to ex...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,982 Views
18 Pages

Psychometric Properties of a New Mexican Optimism Scale: Ethnopsychological Approach

  • Jorge Palacios-Delgado and
  • Jessica Noemí Acevedo-Ibarra

Background: In this paper, a Mexican Optimism Scale was constructed to investigate and estimate psychometric properties (reliability and validity based on the measurement model). The convergent validity and validity criterion were evaluated for a sam...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
6,038 Views
11 Pages

Diets including Animal Food Are Associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  • Luciana Baroni,
  • Chiara Bonetto,
  • Irene Solinas,
  • Pierfrancesco Visaggi and ,
  • Alexey V. Galchenko,
  • Lucia Mariani,
  • Andrea Bottari,
  • Mattia Orazzini,
  • Giada Guidi and
  • Nicola de Bortoli
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a clinical condition with a prevalence of up to 25% in Western countries. Typical GERD symptoms include heartburn and retrosternal regurgitation. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, are considered a firs...

(This article belongs to the Collection Research in Clinical and Health Contexts)
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