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Authors:Jack Green, Carl T Berdahl, Xin Ye, Jeffrey C Wertheimer Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Burnout is an internationally recognized occupational phenomenon that negatively impacts the healthcare workforce and its recipients. The aim of this pilot study was to test whether positive reinforcement and integrating a language of support among co-workers can enhance resiliency, facilitate psychological wellness, and encourage hope. This embedded mixed methods prospective, behavioral, interventional study evaluated the effects of positive feedback on wellness among intensive care unit clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in a single center, quaternary care medical center. The deliberate positive feedback paradigm has the potential to augment resiliency and improve attitudes toward a teamwork climate. The routine use of deliberate positivity may represent a scalable, low-cost initiative to enhance wellness in a healthcare organization. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-06-20T10:45:20Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221103640
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Authors:Elizabeth A O’Neill, Kate Trout, Virginia Ramseyer Winter Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This study examined whether body appreciation mediates the relationships between anti-fat microaggression experiences and perceived physical and mental health. Using a cross-sectional survey design, our study included 384 adult cisgender women in the United States. We found that anti-fat microaggression experiences had a negative association with body appreciation, and perceived physical and mental health. Body appreciation had a positive relationship to perceived physical and mental health. Our study further suggests that body appreciation is an important modifiable factor that mediates the relationships between anti-fat microaggression experiences and perceived mental and physical health. Implications for practice and research are discussed. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-06-14T12:25:46Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221103421
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Authors:Abigail Locke Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. The concept of ‘Teachable Moment’ (TM) is an increasingly used term within mainstream health psychology in relation to interventions and health behaviour change. It refers to a naturally occurring health event where individuals may be motivated to change their behaviours from unhealthy ones to healthier choices. Pregnancy is seen as a key time for behaviour change interventions, partly due to the idea that the mother has increased motivations to protect her unborn child. This paper proposes a Critical Health Psychological (CHP) re-examination of the concept and explores the ‘teachable moment’ within a wider framing of contemporary parenting ideologies in order to offer a more critical, nuanced and contextual consideration of pregnancy and the transition to motherhood. The paper locates these discussions using an example of alcohol usage in pregnancy. In doing so, this paper is the first of its kind to consider the ‘teachable moment’ from a critical health psychological perspective. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-06-08T05:15:19Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221101750
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Authors:Ella Dowling, David W Maidment Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This cross-sectional observational study assesses differences in depressive symptoms and diabetes-distress between adults with type 1 diabetes using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) or multiple daily injections (MDI) insulin delivery methods. Two-hundred and seventy-one adults with type 1 diabetes were recruited who used CSII (n = 104) or MDI (n = 167). Results show that, compared to CSII users, scores on the Severity Measure for Depression – Adult questionnaire and Management and Physician subscales on the Type 1 Diabetes Distress Scale were significantly lower in users of MDI. Thus, MDI users may require greater targetted support to improve these aspects of psychological wellbeing. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-06-08T05:00:44Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221098498
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Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-06-03T12:02:21Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221094665
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Authors:Kristin J August, Maggie R Albright-Pierce, Charlotte H Markey Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Using cross-sectional data from two samples of adult patients with type 2 diabetes (n = 123 and n = 111), we used an embodiment perspective to examine whether health experiences were related to the extent of individuals’ dissatisfaction with their bodies. The nature and strength of associations differed across the two unique samples examined, but weight status had the strongest and most robust association with body dissatisfaction in both samples. None of the associations differed as a function of gender or age. These findings contribute to an understanding of the complex relationship between physical and mental health in the context of diabetes. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-05-27T01:31:24Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221091610
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Authors:Veronica Derricks, India R Johnson, Evava S Pietri Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Two online experiments investigated whether hypothetical physicians’ use of an identity-safety cue acknowledging systemic injustice (a Black Lives Matter pin) improves Black Americans’ evaluations of the physician and feelings of identity-safety. Across studies, findings showed that when a White physician employed the identity-safety cue, Black Americans reported stronger perceptions of physician allyship and increased identity-safety (e.g. trust). As predicted, use of the identity-safety cue produced smaller or non-significant effects when employed by a Black physician. These benefits emerged regardless of physicians’ perceived motivation for employing the cue (e.g. whether the physician was personally motivated to employ the cue or his medical practice encouraged use of the cue; Study 2). Furthermore, analyses revealed that exposure to the identity-safety cue promoted a greater sense of identity-safety for Black Americans due to increased perceptions that the physician is an ally for Black individuals. Implications of identity-safety cues for racially discordant medical interactions are discussed. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-05-16T07:14:28Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221090850
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Authors:Matt C. Howard, Maggie M. Davis Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs have a powerful detrimental influence on COVID-19 vaccine perceptions and behaviors. We investigate an expanded range of outcomes for COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs, and we test which vaccine hesitancy dimensions mediate these relations. Our results show that COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs relate to COVID-19 vaccination willingness and receipt, flu vaccination willingness and receipt, as well as vaccine word-of-mouth. Many of these relations are mediated by vaccine hesitancy dimensions that represent perceptions that vaccines pose health risks as well as perceptions that vaccines are not needed because the respondent is healthy. Our discussion identifies directions for future research. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-05-11T10:52:20Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221096013
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Authors:Maria Elena Magrin, Marta Guarischi, Francesca Liga, Matilde Nicolotti, Ilenia Pielich Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. To maintain social distancing in the long term, in the current COVID-19 scenario, people’s motivation must be strong and of high quality. Many governments adopted measures enforcing social distancing. Enforcement, however, can produce feelings of defiance and backfiring effects. The present work aims at investigating the relationship between autonomous motivation and intentions to maintain social distancing, through adherence to recommendations and feelings of defiance. A sample of 502 Italian residents, from different parts of Italy, completed an online survey assessing their present behavior, levels of autonomous motivation and feelings of defiance, as well as intentions to observe social distancing in the short and long term. Results support the hypotheses that autonomous motivation is related to stronger intentions to maintain social distancing, particularly in the long term, and that feelings of defiance mediate this relationship. These results underline importance of promoting understanding and internalizing reasons for social distancing, beyond norms. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-05-05T09:49:47Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221093447
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Authors:Stephanie Delroisse, Bernard Rimé, Florence Stinglhamber Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Past research has demonstrated that finding meaning in work is a dynamic process during interactions with colleagues and supervisors and protects against job burnout. At the same time, past studies have shown that the need to achieve meaning motivates people to share their emotions. Building on this, we hypothesized that workers who have more experience of quality social sharing of emotions about their work with relatives, colleagues, and supervisors are less at risk of job burnout. A cross-sectional survey of 611 working-aged adults in Belgium (mean age 39.25 years) supported this primary hypothesis. In addition, the hypothesis that meaning of work mediates the relationships between experience of quality social sharing of emotions and job burnout was also supported. The study provides evidence that social sharing of emotions reduces job burnout by helping to make sense of work situations and reinforcing relationships with others. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-05-05T09:47:19Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221091039
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Authors:Alissa Dark-Freudeman, Benjamin A Bensadon Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. End-of-life (EOL) medical care in the United States often does not align with patients’ goals and preferences. This study explored EOL hopes and fears among 86 community-dwelling adults and examined medical and psychological predictors of death anxiety. Common EOL hopes included absence of suffering, closure, and personal fulfillment. Common EOL fears included suffering, lack of competence, and specific types of death. Fear of the dying process was greater than fear of death itself. Health predicted death anxiety; age alone, did not. Advance care planning and clinical decision making should include these psychological insights and explicitly address EOL hopes and fears. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-21T10:39:29Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221089726
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Authors:Tina L Rochelle, Judy SC Ng Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Although many people report favourable attitudes towards organ donation, Hong Kong has one of the lowest rates of organ donation globally. The present study examined behavioural intention towards organ donation. A convenience sample of 225 Hong Kong Chinese adults (118 = female) aged 18–82 years were recruited to an online survey. Behavioural intention, attitudes, subjective norms, self-efficacy, knowledge and altruism were examined. ANOVA was conducted to examine key differences based on behavioural intention, regression then examined predictors of behavioural intention to donate before exploratory analysis examined the mediating role of subjective norms on the relationship between self-efficacy and behavioural intention. Findings revealed over one third (38%) of respondents were actively registered as organ donors. Women were significantly more likely to be registered as organ donors. Subjective norms and self-efficacy were strong predictors of behavioural intention to donate, and subjective norms significantly mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and behavioural intention to donate. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-21T05:21:29Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221092857
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Authors:Iris Perey, Joerg Koenigstorfer Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This research tested whether the effects of physical activity (PA) comparisons depend on the perceived similarity to comparison standards. In 3 experimental studies, participants compared themselves to a more or a less physically active person. Results showed that perceived similarity determined comparison outcomes: Participants’ PA self-evaluation and self-efficacy were higher when focusing on similarities with more (vs less) (Study 1) and dissimilarities with less (vs more) active others (Study 1 and 2). Considering the opposite of the impression that less active others are similar and more active others are dissimilar increased participants’ PA self-evaluation, self-efficacy, and intention (Study 3). Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-19T06:59:39Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221086759
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Authors:Elizabeth Culatta, Jody Clay-Warner Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Is identifying as an adult associated with lower rates of participation in risky behaviors' This study focuses on how identity affects health behaviors for young adults. We use an original sample of over 500 18- to 29-year-olds in the United States to explore how self-identification as an adult is associated with three clusters of health risk behaviors: substance use, risky sexual behavior, and risky driving behavior. Consistent with our predictions, we find that viewing oneself as an adult is associated with lower levels of participation in each of the health risk behavior outcomes. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-15T05:11:26Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221086184
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Authors:Dora Bianchi, Antonia Lonigro, Anna Di Norcia, Daniele Di Tata, Sara Pompili, Marta Zammuto, Eleonora Cannoni, Emiddia Longobardi, Fiorenzo Laghi Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This study investigated COVID-19 preventive behaviors in young adults, exploring the predictive roles of health locus of control and pandemic fear. A sample of 188 Italian young adults (Mage = 22.76, SDage = 1.95; 85% girls) completed an anonymous online survey assessing preventive behaviors, health locus of control styles (i.e. internal, chance, powerful others), and two dimensions of pandemic fear. Fear for COVID-19 consequences—but not general fear for contagion—significantly predicted prevention behaviors, and it also moderated the relationships between each health locus of control style and preventive behaviors. Our findings have relevant implications for research and social policies. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-12T06:53:03Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221089722
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Authors:Nicola Cogan, Allyson J Gallant, Louise A Brown Nicholls, Susan Rasmussen, David Young, Lynn Williams Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. We sought to establish whether two recently developed measures, the 5C scale and the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) were reliable and valid for use with older adults. A total of 372 UK-dwelling participants (65–92 years, M = 70.5 years, SD = 4.6) completed a cross-sectional survey measuring health and socio-demographic characteristics in relation to vaccine uptake for influenza, pneumococcal and shingles. The 5C and VAX scales were administered to test their reliability, validity and dimensionality. Both scales showed good internal reliability and convergent, discriminant and concurrent validity. Their factor structures were also confirmed, supporting their use with older adult populations. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-04-12T06:51:53Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221089104
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Authors:Leesa Van Niekerk, Lucy Johnstone, Mandy Matthewson Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This international cross-sectional study examined the relationships between endometriosis-related symptom experience and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in 318 women with endometriosis. Measures of symptom burden and distress, pain, psychological wellbeing, and HRQoL were collected via an online survey. Age, symptom duration, burden, and distress were associated with lower psychological wellbeing and HRQoL, with small to medium effect sizes. Somatic concern, depression, pain, dysmenorrhea, clitoral pain, dyspareunia, and bloating were found to be significant correlates of HRQoL. The findings highlight the importance of considering a broader range of endometriosis-related symptoms than pain alone and the ongoing need to reduce diagnostic delay in endometriosis. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-27T07:28:22Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221085051
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Authors:Joanne Hunt, Charlotte Blease, Keith J Geraghty Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Whilst parallels have been drawn between Long Covid and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), there is a well-documented history of negative stereotyping and marginalisation of patients with ME/CFS. A socio-politically oriented comparison of scientific, clinical and societal responses to Long Covid and ME/CFS is thus important to prevent similar harms arising among Long Covid patients. We identify four reasons for injustices in the treatment of ME/CFS patients, and discuss the risk of Long Covid following a similar trajectory. We conclude with policy and practice recommendations to help prevent such injustices arising again, including consideration of critical reflexivity in medical education. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-27T07:24:25Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221084494
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Authors:Jacqueline Hua, Angela E Johnson, Maryam Hussain, Jennifer L Howell Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Despite efforts by universities to promote racial/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity, college students continue to report discrimination. In two studies, we examined the frequency, predictors, and health consequences of experiencing everyday discrimination at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Findings show the majority of students reported experiencing discrimination at the university, with most experiences attributed to their gender and aspects of their physical appearance. More frequent discrimination was associated with poorer physical and psychological health. Furthermore, most participants cited other students as the source of their discrimination. These findings offer important insight into students’ experiences of everyday discrimination at a diverse setting. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-27T07:23:36Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221083739
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Authors:Mathias Schmitz, Robin Wollast, Alix Bigot, Olivier Luminet Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. The objective of the current research was to investigate how a series of psychological factors may underlie two COVID-19 health behaviors, and how a contextual factor (country of residence) could shape their influence. Cross-sectional results from the first pandemic wave (NBelgium = 4878, NFrance = 1071) showed that handwashing and social contacts limitation are predicted by a unique set of psychological variables that holds across Belgium and France, despite their distinct lockdown-policies strictness. In practice, policy-makers could leverage on these unique predictors and fine-tune their strategies accordingly to promote adherence to each measure while generalizing it across similar nations. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-17T10:22:59Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221083819
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Authors:Ozan Kuru, Man-pui Sally Chan, Hang Lu, Dominik Andrzej Stecula, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Dolores Albarracín Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. How do religious affiliation and beliefs shape vaccine attitudes and behaviors' This study examined the associations of attitudes and behaviors relevant to the flu, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), and human-papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines with religious affiliations, as well as philosophical, spiritual, and moral beliefs. Respondents were 3005 adults from a probability-based, four-wave panel survey in the United States. Longitudinal structural equation modeling examined how religious affiliations and philosophical/moral beliefs shaped attitudes toward vaccines and actual vaccination. Stronger philosophical beliefs predicted more negative attitudes toward each vaccine and stronger moral beliefs more negative attitudes toward the HPV vaccine. Negative vaccine attitudes then predicted weaker intentions to encourage others to vaccinate and lower probability of receiving a vaccine. Theoretical and public health messaging implications are discussed. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-15T12:26:57Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221082770
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Authors:Nelly BF Amissah, Christopher M Amissah, Benjamin Amponsah Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This study investigated the causes of homelessness in Ghana and associated psychosocial distress. A sample of 86 homeless participants listed perceived causes of their homelessness and completed measures of psychosocial distress, and 97 non-homeless participants completed the same measures psychosocial distress. Causes of homelessness among the participants included poverty (30.1%), migration (10.4%), unemployment (2.2%), parental demise (2.2%), parental neglect (0.5%), and parental divorce (0.5%). Multivariate analysis revealed higher psychosocial distress among the homeless than the non-homeless. Homeless females reported higher levels of stress and suicidality than their male counterparts. The study demonstrates the need for timely and effective implementation of interventions such as provision of affordable housing, financial assistance, job-creation, and skill training for the homeless directly related to known causes of homelessness and accounting for gender differences. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-15T12:24:36Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221082767
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Authors:Nathaniel EC Schermerhorn, Theresa K Vescio Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Using a gendered psychology of health approach, we examine the effects of the culturally idealized form of masculinity—hegemonic masculinity—for both men and women’s health attitudes and behaviors. Using data collected across four studies (N = 805) during the COVID-19 pandemic, we found that stronger endorsement of hegemonic masculinity related to health attitudes antithetical to mitigation strategies (e.g. more engagement in risky behaviors, less support for federal mandates) and evaluations of how political leaders have responded to COVID-19. These effects did not differ by gender suggesting that hegemonic masculinity has implications for both men and women’s health. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-11T10:47:28Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221081905
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Authors:Julia Gouzman, Varda Soskolne, Rachel Dekel Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This viewpoint article reviews theoretical approaches that are relevant to studying COVID-19 and the psychological reactions to it. We suggest that the published research can be viewed from four major theoretical perspectives: as a stress situation, traumatic event, shared reality/shared trauma, and loss and grief situation. We detail the terms and the main theory/ies underlying each approach and suggest how COVID-19 characteristics and the its’ psychological consequences may be conceptualized in accordance with each approach. Additionally, we discuss the challenges and facets of each theoretical conceptualization that should be addressed in further research, and the necessity of exploring implications for practice. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-03-11T10:46:28Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221079178
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Authors:Crystal Chen, Lauren Gonzales Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Weight stigma is a well-established risk factor for eating disorder pathology, and it is prevalent among healthcare professionals. The current investigation developed and psychometrically validated the Scale for Treatment-based Experiences of Weight Stigma (STEWS) for patient-centered assessment of weight-stigmatizing experiences in eating disorder treatment. Former eating disorder patients (N = 142) with a body-mass-index greater than 25.0 were recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk. The STEWS demonstrated good internal consistency, convergent validity with widely used weight stigma scales, and incremental validity in predicting eating disorder symptomatology. The STEWS is the first psychometrically sound instrument for treatment-based weight stigma in eating disorder recovery. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-25T11:54:53Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221079177
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Authors:Anne Versluis, Kirsten van Alphen, Wouter Dercksen, Henk de Haas, Ad A Kaptein, Corina van den Hurk Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This study explored the experienced impact of alopecia using patient’s drawings. Forty patients made drawings of their feelings about appearance of their head and hair before and during chemotherapy. Patients also reported illness perceptions (B-IPQ). Twenty-four patients (60%) reported ⩾50% alopecia at enrollment. Most patients (70%) drew a negative change of feelings over time and physical changes. Many experiences related to alopecia emerged from the written texts underneath the drawings and the B-IPQ. Drawings depicted deteriorated feelings of appearance, affecting many activities throughout the day. Healthcare providers are advised to use patient-tailored questioning about alopecia. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-25T01:41:54Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221075503
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Authors:Sifiso B Shabangu, Vicki Koen Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Literature highlights that youth in correctional centres face multiple risk factors which can be buffered by resilience. This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of at-risk youth in a juvenile correctional centre in Eswatini regarding their resilience. The participants were purposively sampled and engaged in individual (n = 41) and group (n = 25) data collection. Following thematic analysis, the findings revealed four main themes: Understanding of resilience, protective factors to resilience, risk factors to resilience and youth’s recommendations for resilience. This study provides insight into resilience of youth from youth’s perspective that may be useful in rehabilitation or programme development. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-22T10:53:01Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221079951
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Authors:Suely Ruiz Giolo, Rubia Carla Formighieri Giordani, Milene Zanoni da Silva, Paulo César Azevedo Dias, Arune Estavela, Janete Ismael Mabuie Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This study evaluated the measurement invariance of the Portuguese version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) across three countries: Brazil (South America), Mozambique (East Africa), and Portugal (Southwest Europe). A total of 8694 participants were recruited through convenience sampling (7430 Brazilians, 387 Mozambicans, and 877 Portuguese adults). The unidimensional structure of the FCV-19S fitted well with each country’s data. Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis showed that the FCV-19S was partially invariant across countries and fully invariant across gender and age groups, thus providing a solid basis for cross-group comparisons. Structural invariance tests revealed different levels of fear across countries and genders but not across age groups. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-21T11:17:11Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221076578
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Authors:B. Daiana Santos, Célia S Moreira, Ana C Teixeira-Santos, Emília Carvalho, M. Graça Pereira Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This paper explored changes in the HPV-related quality of life (QoL) of 209 women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) during 1 year of medical monitoring, at three time points (6-month interval between them). Participants completed the HPV Impact Profile (HIP) questionnaire to assess HPV-related QoL. The relationship between HIP scores and time was moderated by the HPV risk type and infection duration: an HPV diagnosis had a stronger negative effect on patients with an HPV high-risk type and on those living with HPV for a long period of time. Age, condom use, motherhood, and type of family were significant predictors. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-18T07:20:31Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211073642
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Authors:Andrea Valéria Steil, Natália Martins Dias, Fernanda Machado Lopes, Mariana Luíza Becker da Silva, Andrea Barbará da Silva Bousfield, Graziela De Luca Canto Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. This article describes the reporting characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs) in Psychology. The inclusion criteria were self-declared SRs in all branches of Psychology, published between 2019 and 2020. The search was performed in the PsycINFO and MEDLINE databases, from which 2487 records were identified, and 305 papers selected. There were many discrepancies in the reporting of Psychology SRs. Some PRISMA items, such as self-identification as an SR, description of the aim and the inclusion criteria, specification of the databases, and the description of the search and selection process using a flow diagram were reported in more than 90% of the SRs. Other items had lower coverage, such as the specification of the PICO framework, presentation of the complete search strategies, mention of the reporting guidelines, description of the exclusion criteria, performance of a risk of bias assessment, and analysis of the quality of the evidence, among others. The study highlights the need to improve the planning, performance and reporting of SR in Psychology. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-12T07:01:10Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221074592
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Authors:James Christopher Schopf Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Gelfand et al. demonstrated that tight cultural norms lowered COVID-19 transmissions and deaths, but can’t account for the lag between the beginning of the pandemic and the significance of tightness. Rational values help citizens adopt novel behavioral norms necessary to inhibit viral transmission. Multiple regression analysis on COVID-19 cases and deaths within twelve 25-day stages of the pandemic revealed that rational values were particularly significant in subduing COVID-19 cases and deaths by facilitating citizen adoption of novel behavioral norms during the acceleration phase of two pandemic waves. Rationality’s significance was highly correlated with the period to period increase in cases r(7) = −0.9, p Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-05T12:43:29Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211073861
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Authors:Wuyou Sui, Anisa Morava, Jason Tsang, Anna Sui, Ryan E Rhodes Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. The purpose of our study was to describe characteristics of behavior change techniques (BCTs) employed by popular YouTube fitness channels and examine relationships between BCTs used and engagement metrics (e.g. views, likes, comments). Seventy-five videos were coded according to BCT Taxonomy v1. Multi-level modeling was conducted between BCTs and engagement metrics. Fifty-four unique BCTs were used, with “Demonstration of behavior” and “Instruction on how to perform the behavior” used the most. The number of BCTs employed was 12.5 ± 6.65 and BCTs were all unrelated to engagement metrics (ps > 0.05). Application of BCTs within YouTube varies from traditional exercise interventions. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-04T09:50:02Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053221074584
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Authors:Austen R Anderson, Andrew Solomon Kurz, Yvette Z Szabo, Adam P McGuire, Sheila B Frankfurt Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Lifestyle behaviors such as exercise, sleep, smoking, diet, and social interaction are associated with depression. This study aimed to model the complex relationships between lifestyle behaviors and depression and among the lifestyle behaviors. Data from three waves of the Midlife in the United States study were used, involving 6898 adults. Network models revealed associations between the lifestyle behaviors and depression, with smoker status being strongly associated with depression. Depression, smoker status, age, time, and exercise were some of the most central components of the networks. Future lifestyle intervention research might prioritize specific behaviors based on these associations and centrality indices. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-02-02T05:44:51Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211072685
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Authors:Cierra N Hopkins, Cheryl A Lee, Crystal Chapman Lambert, David E Vance, Shakaye R Haase, Jeremy D Delgadillo, Pariya L Fazeli Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Older people living with HIV (PLWH) are at risk for poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Psychological resilience may protect HRQoL in this population. The sample included 174 predominately African American PLWH (age 40–73). Results indicated associations between resilience, socioeconomic status, cognitive performance, instrumental activities of daily living, personality, and depressive symptoms. HIV factors (e.g. viral load, duration of HIV) were not associated with resilience. Adjusting for confounders, resilience was associated with mental HRQoL. Understanding factors associated with resilience among older PLWH and the translation of resilience to HRQoL may inform interventions to improve well-being among individuals aging with HIV. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-28T08:54:07Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211072430
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Authors:Charlie L Harris, Brian M Goldman, Pinar Gurkas, Crystal Butler, Priscilla Bookman Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. The role that the superwoman schema (SWS) plays in U.S. Black women’s perceptions of barriers (biological, psychological, and sociological) to healthy weight management is unknown. This exploratory study examined whether 122 women classified as normal weight, overweight or obese differed in their perceptions of types of barriers and if the SWS predicted perceived barriers to weight management. Women classified as obese reported more barriers than those classified as normal weight. The SWS uniquely positively predicted perceived psychological and sociological barriers. Our findings suggest that the SWS may play a vital role in the self-management of weight in U.S. Black women. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-28T08:51:30Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211068974
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Authors:Nicole L Mayo, Holly A Russell, Kathleen Holt, Geoffrey C Williams Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Health behaviors are the cornerstone of cardiovascular risk reduction but change is challenging and maintenance is uncommon. The use of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) can promote long-term change however the pathway is uncertain related to cardiovascular risk reduction. A multi-disciplinary clinical team trained in SDT counseled 294 individuals with high cardiovascular risk. Our participants had a significant decrease in cholesterol as well as a significant increase healthy diet and motivation measures. Autonomous motivation was a critical element in the pathways. We demonstrated that a SDT team-based clinical intervention can promote cardiovascular risk reduction through autonomous motivation. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-28T08:47:10Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211068124
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Authors:Ester Gutiérrez-Velilla, Vania Barrientos-Casarrubias, Rosa Cruz-Maycott, Lydia E. Perrusquia-Ortiz, Claudia Alvarado-de la Barrera, Santiago Ávila-Ríos, Nancy Patricia Caballero-Suárez Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. Our aim was to assess the severity of anxiety in PLWHA in Mexico City and obtain the psychometric properties of the culturally-adapted Spanish version of GAD-7. Thirteen percent of participants presented moderate to severe symptoms. Reliability (α = 0.82) and construct validity (single-factor explained 48.9% of variance) were evaluated in 411 participants. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed in a second sample of 527 participants. Model fit adequately (CFI = 0.991; CMIN/DF = 1.924; RMSEA = 0.042; and SRMR = 0.026). The adapted version of GAD-7 was adequate for the assessment of anxiety in Mexican PLWHA. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-19T09:51:38Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211072687
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Authors:M Rosie Shrout, Daniel J Weigel Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. College students (N = 125) with concealable chronic health conditions (CCHCs) completed online surveys at the beginning and end of the semester assessing stigma experiences and academic outcomes. Correlations showed stigma, alienation, and lack of campus fit were associated with greater illness-related academic interference (ps Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-16T05:14:29Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211068111
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Authors:Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Anna MeyerWeitz, Yvonne Sliep Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. To explore the motivating factors that encourage female sex workers to take oral PrEP, despite the challenges that come with adherence. The 39 participants in this study consisted of female sex workers, peer educators, a counselor, and a researcher. Participants took PrEP as an expression of self-love. Some participants described PrEP as empowering because they could independently prevent HIV. They were also motivated by parenting, hope and future aspirations. It is important for future PrEP interventions to incorporate behavioral strategies that appeal to the user’s personal and deeper motivations for living. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-07T06:48:08Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211072674
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Authors:Soyeon Choi, Wilson N Merrell, Joshua M Ackerman Abstract: Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print. The current study examines predictors of social distancing behavior across populations (students and community members) and across time in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on two factors commonly associated with risk perception and prevention: knowledge and affect. Results showed that, despite similar levels of social distancing, student distancing was predicted only by feelings of threat about COVID-19, whereas community distancing was predicted by both feeling informed and threatened. Examining longitudinal effects, which were limited to students only, students became more informed about COVID-19 over time, and increases in being informed (but not feeling threatened) predicted more distancing. Citation: Journal of Health Psychology PubDate: 2022-01-07T06:43:03Z DOI: 10.1177/13591053211067100
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