Development and Validation of the War Worry Scale (WWS) in a Sample of Italian Young Adults: An Instrument to Assess Worry About War in Non-War-Torn Environments

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 24 - 24

Published: Feb. 9, 2025

The expansion of wars around the world fosters a macrosocial stress with multilevel effects that also affect mental health populations not directly involved, in particular evolutionary targets delicate transition. present study describes process development, validation, and evaluation psychometric properties War Worry Scale (WWS), an instrument explores psychological impact war contexts involved and, particular, target population young Italian adults. construct definition item generation WWS is presented here then verified Study I, which, using sample 250 adults (40.4% male 59.6% female), exploration factor structure through exploratory analysis (EFA) presents preliminary properties. An independent 500 (39.4% male; 60.6% female) was recruited for II, which results confirmatory (CFA) supporting second-order two first-order dimensions, about Present (WWP) Future (WWF), composed 10 items (5 per dimension). internal consistency WWS, convergent, discriminant, concurrent validity other validated measures, measurement invariance between males females are further described. Finally, significant differences levels found relation to several sociodemographic variables, i.e., gender, occupational status, relationship political orientation. Overall, Studies I II confirm validity, robustness, reliability Scale.

Language: Английский

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Emotional responses and psychological health among young people amid climate change, Fukushima's radioactive water release, and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the mediating roles of media exposure and nature connectedness: a cross-national analysis

The Lancet Planetary Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6), P. e365 - e377

Published: June 1, 2024

BackgroundNew global crises are emerging, while existing remain unabated. Coping with climate change, the radioactive water released into Pacific Ocean subsequent to Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, and wars Ukraine Middle East (hereafter referred as wars) individual can negatively affect psychological health of young people, but little is known about compounded impact multiple crises. We aimed examine: (1) emotional responses people towards each crisis, (2) how aggregate levels engagement might pose different potential trajectories health, (3) protective or exacerbating role media exposure nature connectedness mediators on outcomes people.MethodsWe conducted a cross-national online survey among (aged 18–29 years) from China, Portugal, South Africa, USA, UK. adopted stratified purposive sampling distributed using platforms (www.wenjuan.com www.prolific.com). Individuals were eligible for inclusion our analysis if they literate Chinese English had no mental disorders diagnosed within past 12 months. Participants asked questions their demographic characteristics time spent social media, including proportion exposed pertaining interest, completed surveys based validated scales that measure depression, anxiety, stress, wellbeing, well crisis relatedness. assessed results descriptive statistics, ANOVA tests, cluster responses, structural equation modelling crises.FindingsBetween Oct 20 Nov 3, 2023, 2579 individuals participated survey, whom 400 participants country (200 male 200 female participants) included (mean age 24·36 years [SD 2·86]). The mean varied between interest (on scale 0 68, where indicates response 68 strong across 17 emotions; wars: 32·42 14·57]; change: 28·79 [14·17]; water: 21·26 [16·08]), also by country; instance, respondents was relatively high (39·15 [10·72]) compared other countries, low (29·45 [15·78]). found significant variations level crises, distinct profiles observed countries. To assess outcomes, modelling, we constructed multi-country model comprising UK, standalone China. These models elucidated associations distress explaining substantial portions variance both. Notably, greater ecological (ie, change water) generally predicted worse direction effect war have positive China model. Additionally, mediated negative model, wellbeing Moreover, emerged potent mediator, effectively mitigating adverse effects some such change.InterpretationOur findings offer valuable insights nuanced dynamics its implications diverse contexts. Further research needed understand contribution ongoing new future outlook people's identify effective communication intervention strategies mitigate this challenge.FundingResearch Grants Council Hong Kong,

Language: Английский

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Supporting youths in global crises: an analysis of risk and resources factors for multiple health complaints in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Introduction The number of global crises increased in recent years, significantly affecting the health and well-being children adolescents worldwide. Awareness these their impact on has risen since COVID-19 pandemic. Research indicates that some are more vulnerable to challenges resulting from than others. This study examines risk resources factors for multiple complaints (MHC) Germany during Methods We analyzed data German population-based longitudinal COPSY (COvid-19 PSYchological Health) study. A total 1,673 aged 11 years older parents participated at least one five survey waves between 2020 2022. assessed MHC using international Health Behavior School-aged Children Symptom Checklist (HBSC-SCL), which includes four somatic (e.g., headache, abdominal pain) psychological feeling low, sleeping difficulties). conducted a mixed model panel regression analysis examine changes identified sociodemographic, psychosocial, pandemic-related resources. Results Our results revealed throughout Girls, single-parent adolescents, as well mentally ill or highly burdened parents, were particular risk. higher subjective perceived burden pandemic COVID-19-related worries associated with level MHC. Personal resources, positive family climate, social support lower Discussion paper highlights vulnerability crisis, such provide scientific foundation targeted promotion intervention strategies protect maintain young people future crises.

Language: Английский

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Peculiarities of the psychological state of students as components of the psychological climate in the classroom during the war

Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University Series 15 Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(187), P. 62 - 69

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Annotation. Any phenomena of the outside world, especially extreme ones - martial law, military actions, cannot fail to have a decisive influence on emotional state children, and scientists emphasize that disappearance feeling security being under pressure war circumstances causes participants educational process be unable focus learning, disorders cognitive processes: amnesia (memory loss), confabulation (appearance in memory events never occurred experience), difficulty remembering; distracted attention; impaired perception; thought disorders, unmotivated change desire communicate, etc. The results conducted research show law conditions, pupils had an impact their sense self decrease self- esteem, need for protective control absence control. Experienced feelings risks could not but affect students' states, as evidenced by manifestations anxiety, signs fear, depression pronounced depressed state. Psychograms real ideal situation relation psychological climate classroom testify predominance aggressive states mood.

Language: Английский

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Engaging Young People in Action on Climate as a Public Health Issue

Journal of Applied Youth Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 12, 2025

Abstract The climate crisis is recognised as a significant public health threat with disproportionate and inequitable impact on the of children young people. Despite their successful engagement in advocacy initiatives, limited research has explored how to engage people such initiatives for climate. This study conducted qualitatively led online survey n = 511 Australia (aged 15–24 years) examine perceptions impacts crisis, including COVID-19 pandemic action, government responses mechanisms them action using approach. A reflexive approach thematic analysis was used construct themes from data. First, described range daily life interconnectedness planet. Second, they discussed Australian Government failing community through lack urgent particularly relating harmful industries. Third, many worried about reduced focus due pandemic, but hoped that positive planetary outcomes resulting restrictions could be continued. Fourth, identified barriers responses, finally, engaging advocacy. It important listen respond issues prioritise are concerned about. In relation stakeholders (particularly community) must collaborate develop youth-led ensure ideas perspectives central discussions decision-making.

Language: Английский

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Medical students’ mental health after the first year of war in Ukraine: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 31, 2025

Ukrainian medical students face a high risk of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, which exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing war. This study examines their one year into war, focusing on depression, coping strategies while identifying vulnerable groups. A cross-sectional was conducted during 2023, involving 506 from Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv 380 Split, Croatia, as control group. higher proportion had history problems (37.5%) compared to Croatian peers, along with rates (52.2%) anxiety (44.8%). Key predictors war-related stressors, financial problems, displacement were strongly linked though some factors stronger associations specific conditions. These findings highlight war’s severe toll students, emphasizing need for targeted interventions.

Language: Английский

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Transitions in Mental Health Care Utilization at GHU Paris Between 2019 and 2024: A Post-Pandemic Perspective

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 116482 - 116482

Published: April 1, 2025

This study aimed to analyse the long-term evolution of mental health services use following COVID-19 pandemic. was a retrospective study, conducted from 2019 2024, using Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatry and Neurosciences (GHU Paris) databases. We considered number patients consulting at GHU clinics, presenting emergency department (ED), hospital admissions per week, by sex age group. performed piecewise linear regression, threshold approach identify time patterns between 2024: pre-pandemic period (T1), short-term (T2) post-pandemic (T3). Temporal changes in healthcare service were then analysed. No significant overall observed outpatients after pandemic, except for slight increase among aged 15-24 years. The remained lower 2024 compared with 2019, decreasing trend T3 all subgroups. In contrast, ED visits increased over time, higher women young people 2019. (T3) continued show an increasing pattern. Additionally, reduction schizophrenia presentations observed, while there substance or neurotic disorders. Our results described transitions highlighting reduced admissions, psychiatric emergencies, reasons seeking care.

Language: Английский

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Daily resilience: A systematic review of measures and associations with well-being and mental health in experience sampling studies

Development and Psychopathology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: April 22, 2025

Abstract Resilience is the dynamic process of adapting to or recovering from stressors, maintaining positive mental health. While most studies have investigated resilience after major life events, less known about in everyday life. To understand how individuals recover and associations with other psychosocial variables, well-being health, we conducted a systematic review daily resilience, i.e., recovery using experience sampling method (ESM). Out 36 included studies, 11 youth (10.9–24.7 years) 25 adult samples. Daily was operationalized either self-report items adapted trait measures (17 studies) terms affective stressors (20 studies). The self-reported ability reflects subjective experiences coping whereas as captures process, but understudied youth. associated including better sleep quality greater optimism. Furthermore, health problems consistently showed longer times stressors. Overall, ESM highlight that could help identify at-risk for problems. findings may facilitate timely interventions.

Language: Английский

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War, emotions, mental health, and artificial intelligence

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Aug. 2, 2024

During the war time dysregulation of negative emotions such as fear, anger, hatred, frustration, sadness, humiliation, and hopelessness can overrule normal societal values, culture, endanger global peace security, mental health in affected societies. Therefore, it is understandable that range power may play important roles consideration human behavior any armed conflict. The estimation assessment dominant during are crucial but challenged by complexity emotions' neuro-psycho-physiology. Currently available natural language processing (NLP) tools have comprehensive computational methods to analyze understand emotional content related textual data war-inflicted Innovative AI-driven technologies incorporating machine learning, neuro-linguistic programming, cloud infrastructure, novel digital therapeutic applications present an immense potential enhance care worldwide. This advancement could make services more cost-effective readily accessible. Due inadequate number psychiatrists limited psychiatric resources coping with consequences traumas, new wearable devices supported AI means might be promising approach psychiatry future. Transformation maps undertaken simultaneous combination online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on individual level, well usage emotionally based strategic communications (EBSC) a public level. proposed positive transformation CBT EBSC provide leverage efforts protect civil population AI-based applied design stimuli, like Open Chat GPT or Google Gemini great significantly understanding semantic linguistic analysis text datasets war-traumatized society. Human loop enhanced aid development annotated messages resonate among targeted population, amplifying impact shaping into EBCS.

Language: Английский

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Crises impact youth mental health

Nature Climate Change, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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