The Effect of Appearance Anxiety on Social Anxiety among College Students: Sequential Mediating Effects of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(8), С. 692 - 692

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2023

Social anxiety is a serious psychological problem prevalent among Chinese college students, and appearance plays an important role in its development. Although some studies have explored the relationship between two, mediating mechanism unclear. This study constructed sequential mediation model based on cognitive-behavioral theory of body image disorder social phobia to explore self-efficacy self-esteem. A total 234 students were recruited using convenience sampling method, including 68 males (29.10%) 166 females (70.90%), with average age 21.25 years (SD = 1.75). Data collected Appearance Anxiety Scale, General Self-Efficacy Self-Esteem Interaction Scale. The study's results demonstrated significant positive predictive (effect 0.21, SE 0.04, 95% CI [0.13, 0.29], p < 0.001). not only directly affects but also has three indirect paths affecting anxiety: independent effect 0.03, 0.01, [0.00, 0.06], 0.001), self-esteem 0.02, [0.01, 0.07], serial 0.03], Direct effects accounted for 73.81% 26.19% effect, respectively. These findings provide new perspectives intervention treatment students.

Язык: Английский

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Social media usage and students’ social anxiety, loneliness and well-being: does digital mindfulness-based intervention effectively work?

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2023

The increasing integration of digital technologies into daily life has spurred a growing body research in the field psychology. This shed light on potential benefits and drawbacks for mental health well-being. However, intricate relationship between technology psychology remains largely unexplored.This study aimed to investigate impact mindfulness-based mobile apps university students' anxiety, loneliness, Additionally, it sought explore participants' perceptions addictiveness these apps.The utilized multi-phase approach, encompassing correlational method, pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial, qualitative case study. Participants were segmented three subsets: correlations (n = 300), treatment 60), 20). Data gathered from various sources, including social anxiety scale, well-being media use an interview checklist. Quantitative data was analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple regression, t-tests, while underwent thematic analysis.The uncovered significant correlation variables under investigation. Moreover, involving led reduction enhancement their Notably, participants held positive regarding findings this hold both theoretical practical significance They provide insight positively underscores need further exploration dynamics increasingly world.

Язык: Английский

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Sorumluluk Duygusu–Davranışına ve Sosyal-Duygusal Öğrenmeye Göre Ergenlerin Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı ve Mutluluk Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi

IBAD Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18, С. 18 - 39

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025

Sosyal medya kullanımı sosyalleşme sürecinde önemli bir yere sahip olduğundan, ergenler arasında oldukça yoğundur. Mutluluk ise ruh sağlığının en kriterlerinden birisidir. Araştırmada, ergenlerin sosyal bağımlılığı ve mutluluk düzeyleri sorumluluk duygusuna-davranışına sosyal-duygusal öğrenmesine göre incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, İstanbul'daki özel devlet ortaokullarına devam eden 505 gönüllü ergenden oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verilerini toplamak için “Sorumluluk Duygusu Davranışı Ölçeği”, “Sosyal Duygusal Öğrenme “Ergenler İçin Medya Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” “Mutluluk kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi MANOVA-Pillai’s Trace Testi ile yapılmıştır. Eta kare etki büyüklüğü değerleri de hesaplanmıştır. Çalışmada anlamlılık düzeyi olarak .05 alınmıştır. sonucunda, duygusu-davranışı öğrenme yüksek olan düşük; bulunmuştur. bulguları tartışılmış önerileri sunulmuştur.

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Exploring the relationship between personality traits, social appearance anxiety, and quality of life among nursing students

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Nursing students represent a unique group that faces specific stressors. One of these stressors is social appearance anxiety, which can adversely affect the quality life. Personality traits are strong predictors coping with stress and anxiety. This study explored relationship between personality traits, life among nursing students. The employed correlational descriptive cross-sectional research design. thousand twenty-one from bachelor program's first, second, third, fourth years participated in study. data was collected over three months June to August 2024 by using four tools: student's academic socio-demographic profile, Novo Psych Five Factor Scale (NFFPS-30), Social anxiety about (SAAS)., WHO Quality Life Scale-Brief (WHOQOL-Brief). trait highest mean score agreeableness (21.0 ±2.8), while neuroticism has lowest (18.4 ±4.3). (SAAS) results show majority (79.5%) experience low levels. Additionally, (WHOQOL-Brief), general health, domains had scores (58.2 53.2), compared physical domain, scored at (40.6). concluded all correlate significantly negatively SAAS except neuroticism. QOL positively correlated negative QOL. Further interventional programs necessary detect students' level their improve

Язык: Английский

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Apriori algorithm based prediction of students’ mental health risks in the context of artificial intelligence

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

Introduction The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges among college students necessitates innovative approaches to early identification and intervention. This study investigates the application artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for predicting student risks. Methods A hybrid predictive model, Prophet-LSTM, was developed. model combines Prophet time series with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks leverage their strengths in forecasting. Prior development, association rules between potential risk factors were identified using Apriori algorithm. These highly associated served as inputs Prophet-LSTM model. model’s weight coefficients optimized Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO) performance evaluated data from a survey conducted at Chinese university. Results proposed demonstrated superior risks compared other machine learning algorithms. Evaluation metrics, including detection rate psychological issues no issues, confirmed high accuracy. Discussion demonstrates AI-powered models challenges. findings have significant implications improving services within higher education institutions. Future research should focus on further refining incorporating real-time streams, developing personalized intervention strategies based predictions.

Язык: Английский

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Warm! Warmer! Hot! - Leveraging Thermal Technology to Foster Social Interaction with WarmConnect.

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Breaking the cycle: Psychological and social dimensions of pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders

World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(2)

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

BACKGROUND Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children present with chronic symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation without identifiable structural abnormalities. These are closely linked to gut-brain axis dysfunction, altered gut microbiota, psychosocial stress, leading psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues. Understanding this bidirectional relationship is crucial for developing effective, holistic management strategies that address physical mental health. AIM To examine the impacts of FGIDs children, focusing on anxiety depression their association other neurodevelopmental childhood, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, emphasizing role axis, emotional dysregulation, stress. Key mechanisms explored include neurotransmitter microbiota imbalance, central sensitization, heightening stress reactivity, symptom perception. The review also evaluates family dynamics coping exacerbating FGID contributing conditions. METHODS A narrative was conducted using 328 studies sourced from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, covering research published over past 20 years. Inclusion criteria focused examining diagnosis, mechanisms, comorbidities, factors pediatric populations. commonly affecting including functional constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, cyclic vomiting were analyzed concerning psychological impacts. RESULTS highlights a strong connection between symptoms, mediated by dysregulated sensitization. physiological disruptions increase children’s vulnerability while - early-life trauma, maladaptive dynamics, ineffective intensify cycle distress. CONCLUSION Effective requires biopsychosocial approach integrating medical, psychological, dietary interventions. Parental education, early intervention, multidisciplinary care coordination critical mitigating long-term improving both health outcomes FGIDs.

Язык: Английский

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Patterns of social media use in Vietnamese youths: status and associations with psychological well-being

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025

Vietnam ranked 18th globally in internet users and among the top 10 countries with highest number of social media users, 78.6% population using 73.7% active on media. Despite high prevalence there remains a paucity studies investigating usage its impact. This study aims to examine patterns their impact psychological well-being Vietnamese youths. A cross-sectional utilized convenience sampling method recruit 1,477 participants aged 14 24 from five provinces Vietnam. The primary outcomes interest were health-related quality life well-being, assessed Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) Visual Analogue (VAS). Key predictors included socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors, usage, which systematically examined explore associations outcomes. 50% who used met criteria for existence underlying distress. Communicating friends staying updated news main purposes participants. also revealed significant correlations between youths' distress sociodemographic traits. is perhaps first have explored use amongst youths usage. findings underscores critical need multifaceted approach involving participation school family foster healthier habits protect mental youth as well prepare strategies early coping psychiatric consequences.

Язык: Английский

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Surrounded by Darkness, Enfolded in Light: Factors Influencing the Mental Health of Australian Jews in the October 7 Aftermath

Contemporary Jewry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024

Abstract This study examines the effects of social media use on anxiety levels Australian Jews during 5-week post-October 7 aftermath. It considers this relationship in context mediating roles played by concerns about rising antisemitism Australia and Israel. further moderating these relationships non-Jewish friends reaching out with messages sympathy concern, Jewish communal ties. The analysis is based data collected from 7611 adults employs a series ordinary least squares regression analyses to assess direct, indirect, interaction variables anxiety. results indicate significant direct levels. Additionally, Israel were found mediate relationships. Non-Jewish frequently concern was attenuate By contrast, ties not significantly moderate These findings underscore complex interplay between use, local antisemitism, Israel, forms support shaping particular time period. implications for mental health ethnoreligious groups crisis avenues future research are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Teaching OS315 with Chatbots: Instructional Design, Deployment, Cost &amp; Student Attitudes

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Abstract—Contribution: Development of a lesson plan driven chatbot for OS315 course (Operating Systems). We detail the architecture and report on student attitudes towards chatbot. Background: Teaching shell scripting effectively requires providing individualized feedback intricacies grammar. This process is tedious as students differ widely in their learning paces, laptop setups, pre-existing skills.Intended Outcomes: Complement lab sessions with to provide teaching. Application Design: An assistant was created using OpenAI ChatGPT platform. It made available public via Flowise. The prompt refined iteratively three cycles following feedback. Findings: net promoter score 60%, indicating moderate level willingness among users recommend Users prefer colorful chats (with emojis colored shells). Other factors such latency affordability are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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