Special Issue "Advances in Psychophysiological Evaluation: Towards a Better Understanding of the Stress Response and Sustainable Lifestyle"

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 November 2021.

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Jose Francico Tornero-Aguilera
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Guest Editor
Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, European University of Madrid, Calle Tajo s/n, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
Interests: exercise physiology; psychophysiology; stress; behavior

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The stress response is an adaptive response that has been modulated during the development of the human species, making it very efficient when dealing with anecdotal events that endanger the physical integrity or life of the subject. When this stress response is maintained over time, which, at the acute level, is a highly adaptive response, it begins to become the basis of a multitude of pathologies at the physiological and psychological levels, thus compromising a sustainable lifestyle.

Indeed, we have, at our hands, emerging technologies which increase our opportunities to deepen our knowledge regarding the psychological and physiological responses in countless contexts and situations and addressing different disciplines. Thus, state-of-the-art psychophysiological methods and instruments of evaluations addressing wellbeing are encouraged for this Special Issue. However, the main objective of this Special Issue is to share the knowledge of researchers from different areas offering multidisciplinary research connected to the psychophysiology of stress and its impact on either physical or mental health. Research articles on topics associated with the psychophysiological impact on health, wellbeing and a sustainable lifestyle due to COVID-19 are encouraged for submission.

Finally, we want to send a message so that groups of researchers from all over the world are encouraged to participate in this Special Issue, which aims to contribute to the construction of a more healthy and sustainable society.

First submission expected: 01 April 2021
Submission deadline: 29 September 2021
Completion of the editorial process: 29 November 2021

Prof. Dr. Jose Francico Tornero-Aguilera
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • psychophysiology
  • stress
  • mental health
  • wellbeing
  • COVID-19

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Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance
Sustainability 2021, 13(16), 8775; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13168775 - 05 Aug 2021
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The aim of the present study was to analyse body composition, anxiety, cardiovascular, and physical activity factors related with academic performance of school students as well as to analyse differences, by age, in these factors. We analysed in 266 primary school students’ (8.81 [...] Read more.
The aim of the present study was to analyse body composition, anxiety, cardiovascular, and physical activity factors related with academic performance of school students as well as to analyse differences, by age, in these factors. We analysed in 266 primary school students’ (8.81 ± 1.62 years, range: 5–13 years) heart rate, anthropometric variables to calculate body mass index, physical activity performance, anxiety levels and academic results by the average of marks. Students were divided in two different groups, firstly by their lower or higher academic performance, and secondly by age. Results showed a negative correlation between academic performance and age, weight, body mass index and trait anxiety variables. Additionally, significant differences were found by age, presenting older students higher scores in body mass index and lower physical activity, trait anxiety, heart rate and academic performance values than younger students. Overweight and obesity may have a great impact in academic performance in children and we pointed out the necessity to establish programs related with healthy habits which include improvements in physical activity and nutrition behaviours with the objective to enhance children’s health general status, psychological profile, cognitive and motor development, and academic performance. Full article
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Effects of Combined HIIT and Stroop on Strength Manifestations, Serve Speed and Accuracy in Recreational Tennis Players
Sustainability 2021, 13(14), 7717; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13147717 - 10 Jul 2021
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Background: The importance of the serve in tennis players’ performance is well known but no previous studies have analyzed the effects of both physical and cognitive fatigue on the speed and accuracy of the serve. This study analyzed the effect of a High-Intensity [...] Read more.
Background: The importance of the serve in tennis players’ performance is well known but no previous studies have analyzed the effects of both physical and cognitive fatigue on the speed and accuracy of the serve. This study analyzed the effect of a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with and without cognitive load on serve speed and accuracy, spirometry, and strength manifestation. Methods: 32 recreational players (25 men and 7 women; aged 21.40 ± 1.52 years) performed a HIIT and a HIIT with a Stroop in recovery phases before performing a series of tennis services. Speed and accuracy of the services, spirometry, and strength manifestations were registered. Results: The main findings of the study showed that strength manifestations and spirometry were not affected by either protocol. A decrease in serve speed was observed in both protocols (p < 0.001) but service accuracy did not show impairments (p = 0.66). Conclusion: A combination of physical and mental fatigue may decrease serve speed but will not affect strength manifestations or spirometry negatively. These results could be caused by a response of the central nervous system to maintain the accuracy of the ball in presence of fatigue. Full article
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Autonomic Stress Response of Nurse Students in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Sustainability 2021, 13(11), 5803; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13115803 - 21 May 2021
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The aim of the present research was to analyze the autonomic stress response of nursing students in a nursing Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE). We analyzed, in 41 s-year nursing degree students (20.1 ± 2.3 years), modifications in heart rate variability (HRV) to [...] Read more.
The aim of the present research was to analyze the autonomic stress response of nursing students in a nursing Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE). We analyzed, in 41 s-year nursing degree students (20.1 ± 2.3 years), modifications in heart rate variability (HRV) to monitor the autonomic stress response before, during and after the 18 different scenarios of a complete OSCE. Heart rate mean response of nurse students was consistent with an anticipatory anxiety response at the beginning of the OSCE, showing a sympathetic nervous system activation, but HRV parameters show contradictory results. The most stressful OSCE station was the CPR maneuver, the stress response varying according to the station’s demands. Full article
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Compulsive Buying in Adolescents. The Impact of Gender and Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sustainability 2021, 13(7), 3982; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13073982 - 02 Apr 2021
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The purpose of this study to analyse whether compulsive buying in teenagers is related to gender and alcohol and cannabis use in a sample of 573 students aged 14–17 from secondary education schools in Burgos (Spain) (M = 15.65; SD = 1.04). Random [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study to analyse whether compulsive buying in teenagers is related to gender and alcohol and cannabis use in a sample of 573 students aged 14–17 from secondary education schools in Burgos (Spain) (M = 15.65; SD = 1.04). Random cluster sampling was performed to select the sample. The Compulsive Buying Questionnaire was used together with two extra promts: ‘Indicate how much alcohol you consume’ and ‘Indicate how much cannabis you take’. Descriptive statistics were used in data analysis, while MANOVA was used to study gender differences in alcohol and cannabis use, compulsive buying and their interaction. The results show higher scores for female compulsive buyers than for men, higher scores for alcohol and cannabis users’ compulsive buying than for non-users, respectively, and higher scores for female users than for male users. A certain interaction was also observed between alcohol and cannabis use. A higher alcohol consumption entailed a higher score in compulsive buying, with cannabis users who did not consume alcohol obtaining the highest scores. Thus, prevention programmes should consider teenagers’ gender and the risk of taking toxic substances. Full article
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