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European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, Volume 15, Issue 5

2025 May - 26 articles

Cover Story: Antibiotic overuse in infants is a growing concern. We examined the health and psychological factors influencing antibiotic prescriptions, focusing on the fathers’ role. Our results suggest that infant difficultness with fathers and daycare attendance play significant roles in predicting antibiotic use. Therefore, considering paternal involvement and father–infant interaction patterns may help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. View this paper
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Articles (26)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,285 Views
20 Pages

Nonzero-Sum Time Perception Is Associated with Greater Willingness to Help

  • Yu Niiya,
  • Syamil Yakin,
  • Lora E. Park and
  • Ya-Hui Chang

People are less likely to help others when they view time as a scarce resource. Does changing people’s perception of time influence their willingness to help? We hypothesized that people would be more willing to help and would allocate more tim...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Subjective Time: Cognition, Emotion and Beyond)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,336 Views
15 Pages

Emotional Competencies and Psychological Well-Being in Costa Rican Emerging Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Resilience

  • María Teresa Dobles Villegas,
  • Hugo Sanchez-Sanchez,
  • Konstanze Schoeps and
  • Inmaculada Montoya-Castilla

There is strong empirical evidence on the benefits of emotional competencies, self-esteem, and resilience for well-being in the youth and adult populations. However, little research has been conducted to identify protective factors for well-being amo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,278 Views
16 Pages

Academic success is conditioned by different factors, related to academic goals, life satisfaction, and feelings of belonging to the school. This article aims to assess whether beliefs, attributions (academic goals), and feelings (life satisfaction a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
14,095 Views
16 Pages

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are considered significant determinants of mental health. This study examines the association between SDoH and mental health status in the United States. We analyzed 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mental Health and Adaptation in Chronic Illness: Risky Factors and Resilience)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,982 Views
22 Pages

Neuroscience Exposure as a Predictor of Teaching Self-Efficacy

  • Ana Julia Ribeiro,
  • Rafael Lima Dalle Mulle and
  • Fernando Eduardo Padovan-Neto

Teaching self-efficacy refers to a teacher’s confidence in their ability to engage students and foster learning, directly influencing their instructional planning, strategies, and student assessment practices. Neuroscience education for teacher...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,268 Views
27 Pages

A Technology-Driven Assistive Learning Tool and Framework for Personalized Dyscalculia Interventions

  • Dipti Jadhav,
  • Sarat Kumar Chettri,
  • Amiya Kumar Tripathy and
  • Manob Jyoti Saikia

Recognizing the impact of mathematical learning difficulties on student achievement, this research focuses on developing adaptive, technology-based solutions for those struggling with learning mathematics, including individuals with dyscalculia. Dysc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,677 Views
17 Pages

Arithmetic Proficiency Across Adulthood: Cognitive and Subjective Influences

  • Elisabeth Goettfried,
  • Katharina Thaler,
  • Margarete Delazer,
  • Demis Basso and ,
  • Manuela Piazza,
  • Michael Knoflach and
  • Laura Zamarian
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Arithmetic competence is crucial for navigating modern society and maintaining independence. It relies on domain-general and domain-specific cognitive skills, as well as subjective factors. Given its importance, understanding how these factors shape...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,096 Views
19 Pages

Effects of Social Capital on Depression in University Students

  • Mario Eduardo Castro Torres,
  • Pablo Marcelo Vargas-Piérola,
  • Aarón Marco Layme Mamani,
  • Andrea Katerine Murillo Toro and ,
  • Aneydith Ribera Domínguez and
  • Carlos F. Pinto
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This study examines how bonding social capital (BSC) is related to depression symptoms (Dsym) in university students, focusing on the mediating roles of socio-emotional support, instrumental support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and academic stress. A...

(This article belongs to the Topic Diversity, Educational Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Coping, and Other Factors That Influence Psychological Health and Well-Being)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
7,229 Views
12 Pages

Bullying and Cyberbullying Are Associated with Inappropriate Use of the Internet, Cell Phones, and Video Games in Children and Adolescents

  • José Enrique Moral-García,
  • Alba Rusillo-Magdaleno,
  • Fredy Alonso Patiño-Villada and
  • Emilio J. Martínez-López

The aim of the present study was to analyze the association of bullying and cyberbullying with the level of Internet, cell phone, and video game use in children and adolescents. In total, 677 Spanish students (53.03% girls) aged 10 to 16 years (13.81...

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  • Open Access
3,061 Views
13 Pages

Cumulative Incidence of Mental Disorders Among German Military Personnel Deployed to Iraq 2015–2018—An Epidemiological Study

  • Ulrich Wesemann,
  • Karl-Heinz Renner,
  • Harald Hofmann,
  • Nils Hüttermann and
  • Gerd-Dieter Willmund

Background: There is currently no study examining the mental health consequences of deployed German service members in Iraq. The aim is, therefore, to determine the cumulative incidence and latency period until the first diagnosis of deployment-relat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,799 Views
20 Pages

Validation of the Pain and Sensitivity Reactivity Scale in Neurotypical Late Adolescents and Adults

  • Agustín Wallace,
  • Lidia Infante-Cañete,
  • Agustín Ernesto Martínez-González,
  • José Antonio Piqueras and ,
  • Silvia Hidalgo Berutich,
  • Tíscar. Rodríguez-Jiménez,
  • Pedro Andreo-Martínez,
  • Beatriz Moreno-Amador and
  • Alejandro Veas
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Background: In recent years, there has been an increased interest in studying sensory responses to stimuli in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Sensory reactivity has been linked to restrictive and repetitive behaviors. However, few instrum...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,839 Views
14 Pages

While morningness (a preference for rising earlier in the day) is associated with positive affect and life satisfaction, eveningness is correlated with negative emotionality, poor sleep, less self-control, and more procrastination. The current study...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,964 Views
27 Pages

Relationships Between Self-Esteem and Personal Attributes, Income, Consumption, and Assets: Japanese Panel Study

  • Makoto Nakakita,
  • Sakae Oya,
  • Naoki Kubota,
  • Tomoki Toyabe and
  • Teruo Nakatsuma

Self-esteem is a key topic in psychology and health research. It influences well-being, happiness, and even medicine. However, existing studies on self-esteem have yielded conflicting results, suggesting that a global consensus remains elusive. This...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,401 Views
17 Pages

Problematic Use of Video Games, Social Media, and Alcohol: Exploring Reciprocal Relations with the Big Five Personality Traits in a Longitudinal Design

  • Lutz Wartberg,
  • Steffen Zitzmann,
  • Silke Diestelkamp,
  • Katrin Potzel and ,
  • Sophia Berber and
  • Rudolf Kammerl
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Background/Objectives: The problematic use of video games (PG), social media (PSMU), and alcohol (PAU) is widespread from adolescence onwards. According to theoretical models, personality traits are relevant for these problematic behavioral patterns;...

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  • Open Access
17 Citations
5,323 Views
17 Pages

Businesses in the hotel and hospitality sectors face significant challenges when they lack originality and creativity. Creativity and innovative behavior are both necessary to increase employee effectiveness. This study aims to investigate how psycho...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Occupational Health Challenges: Mapping Psychosocial Factors Driving Healthy Organizations)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,385 Views
18 Pages

Objective: The present investigation sought to examine the interrelationships between early-life adverse experiences, dissociative symptoms, suicidal ideation, and depressive manifestations among metropolitan firefighters screened with post-traumatic...

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  • Open Access
5 Citations
13,237 Views
18 Pages

In the digital age, mobile phones significantly impact human cognition and behavior. This experimental study examined the effects of passive mobile phone presence on attentional control in young adults aged 18–25. Participants were randomly ass...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Technology's Impact on Mental Well-Being: The Emerging Insights in the Digital Age)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
7,096 Views
19 Pages

Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Mental Health and Turnover Intention Among Health Workers at Different Occupational Statuses: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in China

  • Fuyuan Wang,
  • Min Zhang,
  • Yiming Huang,
  • Yuting Tang and ,
  • Chuning He,
  • Xinxin Fang,
  • Xuechun Wang and
  • Yiran Zhang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Workplace psychosocial hazards pose significant risks to the well-being of health workers (HWs). This study aimed to explore the levels of psychosocial factors experienced by Chinese and international workers and examine associations between psychoso...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Occupational Health Challenges: Mapping Psychosocial Factors Driving Healthy Organizations)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,957 Views
12 Pages

(1) Background: Patients with hypertension face a relevant reduction in health-related quality of life. Specifically, the vitality domain is significantly impaired. This research aims to explore the association between quality of life and mental dist...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,770 Views
16 Pages

Turkish Adaptation of the Ghosting Questionnaire and Its Impact on Relationship Satisfaction: Serial Mediation Effects of Negative Affect and Loneliness

  • Mehmet Özalp,
  • Waqar Husain,
  • Kamile Gamze Yaman,
  • Achraf Ammar and ,
  • Khaled Trabelsi,
  • Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal and
  • Haitham Jahrami
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Background: Ghosting is a prevalent phenomenon in contemporary relationships, impacting all individuals involved. A measurement tool, the Ghosting Questionnaire, has recently been developed to assess experiences of ghosting. The objective of this stu...

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  • Open Access
14 Citations
8,233 Views
13 Pages

The Influence of Loneliness, Social Support and Income on Mental Well-Being

  • Eider Egaña-Marcos,
  • Ezequiel Collantes,
  • Alina Diez-Solinska and
  • Garikoiz Azkona

Mental well-being is a multifaceted concept that reflects emotional stability, psychological resilience and social connectedness. This study examines how demographic factors, perceived loneliness, and social support influence mental well-being in Spa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,620 Views
19 Pages

This interventional study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a school-based environmental education program on improving knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behavior related to air pollution among pupils in low-middle schools in Pristina, Kosovo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,696 Views
18 Pages

Impact of Family Environment in Rural China on Loneliness, Depression, and Internet Addiction Among Children and Adolescents

  • Yixiang Zhou,
  • Meng Zheng,
  • Yujie He,
  • Jianghui Zhang and ,
  • Tingting Guo,
  • Qing Wang and
  • Wen Chen
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

This study investigates the impact of family environments on the psychological well-being of children and adolescents in rural China, focusing on loneliness, depression, and internet addiction. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,317 Views
27 Pages

Time Perspective, Psychological Well-Being and Attitudes to Seeking Mental Health Services in Russian Y and Z Generations

  • Evgeniy B. Bashkin,
  • Galina N. Kameneva,
  • Vsevolod Konstantinov,
  • Irina A. Novikova and ,
  • Tatiana S. Pilishvili,
  • Marina A. Rushina and
  • Dmitriy A. Shlyakhta
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Help-seeking of mental health professionals remains low, even in countries where mental health care is highly accessible. Therefore, it is necessary to continue research on the sociodemographic and psychological factors of attitudes toward seeking me...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Subjective Time: Cognition, Emotion and Beyond)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,209 Views
18 Pages

Previous research has shown that antibiotic use during the first year is associated with infants’ difficult behavior, maternal low sensitivity, and infant insecure-ambivalent attachment. However, these results may depend on the extent and type...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Parenting across the Lifespan: Perinatal Mental Health, Infant Feeding, and Child Development)
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
5,875 Views
19 Pages

The increasing severity of climate-related workplace hazards challenges occupational health and safety, particularly for Public Health and Safety Inspectors. Exposure to extreme temperatures, air pollution, and high-risk environments heightens immedi...

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