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- Cherniak, Aaron D., et al.
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Attachment theory and religion
- 2021
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - : Elsevier BV. - 2352-250X .- 2352-2518. ; 40, s. 126-130
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Attachment theory deals with the development and dynamics of interpersonal affectional bonds. It also provides a framework for understanding individuals’ relationship with God, which is central to religion. We review basic concepts of attachment theory and survey research that has examined religion both in terms of normative attachment processes and individual differences in attachment. We cite evidence from cross-sectional, experimental, and longitudinal studies showing that many religious individuals experience God as a source of resilience (e.g. a safe haven and secure base). We also summarize proposed attachment-related developmental pathways to religion. Finally, we review research on religion and mental health undertaken from an attachment viewpoint and discuss future directions.
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- Dangmann, Cecilie, et al.
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Mental health in refugee children
- 2022
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - : Elsevier. - 2352-250X .- 2352-2518. ; 48
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Almost half of the world's forcibly displaced population are children, most commonly originating from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Health disparities are well documented, especially for mental health, but not consistent across groups, time or context. Despite high exposure to trauma and stress, refugee children also show remarkable resilience. An ecological model of refugee health including both risk and resilience factors is therefore recommended. The model also includes the dynamic inter-relationship of past traumatic experiences, ongoing daily stressors and the disruptions of basic systems affecting both the individual and families as a whole, offering a framework to better understand the health disparities and appropriate interventions for refugee children.
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- Ojala, Maria, 1970-
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Hope and climate-change engagement from a psychological perspective
- 2023
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - : Elsevier. - 2352-250X .- 2352-2518. ; 49
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This article reviews recent research about climate-change hope and engagement. Cognitive climate-change hope is consistently positively related to engagement, while the results are less consistent regarding hope as an emotion. It is argued that when conducting research about hope as an emotion sources of hope need to be considered, since they can be both constructive and less constructive seen from a climate-change engagement perspective. Additionally, collective climate-change action can lead to constructive hope. The conclusion is that in future research there is a need to go beyond the dichotomy between cognition and emotion and in interventions to go beyond optimistic messages and take into account preconditions for constructive hope.
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- Uchida, Yukiko, et al.
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Interdependent culture and older adults’ well-being : Health and psychological happiness in Japanese communities
- 2024
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - 2352-250X .- 2352-2518. ; 55
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This review article examined perspectives on the well-being and health of older adults in Japan, a nation renowned for its longevity. We emphasized the impact of social capital and social relationships in local communities, considering both individual and societal factors. The prevailing values in Japanese culture tend to foster a sustained and stable form of interdependent happiness among older adults, suggesting that communal support systems play an important role. This article highlights the value of multi-level datasets, such as the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) dataset, for understanding the influence of social participation on the health and well-being of older adults. A growing body of evidence underscores the central role of social relationships in the health and well-being of older adults.
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- Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marian, 1965-, et al.
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Sensitive responsiveness in expectant and new fathers
- 2023
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In: Current opinion in psychology. - 2352-250X. ; 50
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Fathers have an increasingly important role in the family and contribute through their sensitive responsiveness to positive child development. Research on parenting more often included fathers as caregivers in the past two decades. We present a neurobiological model of sensitive responsive parenting with a role for fathers' hormonal levels and neural connectivity and processing of infant signals. We tested this model in a research program (Father Trials) with correlational and randomized experimental studies, and we review the results of these studies. So far, interaction-focused behavioral interventions seem most promising in supporting fathers' sensitive respon-siveness, even though the mechanisms are still uncharted.
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- Bauducco, Serena, 1988-, et al.
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Chronotype, Circadian Rhythms and Mood
- 2020
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - : Elsevier. - 2352-250X. ; 34, s. 77-83
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Growing evidence shows a link between mood and chronotype. The majority of studies measure chronotype as a preference for morning/evening activities, rather than actual sleep behavior (i.e., midsleep) or biological markers of sleep timing (e.g., dim light melatonin onset). Most studies show an association between chronotype and mood and identify eveningness as a potential risk for depression, but the directionality is unclear. Some evidence shows a stronger association between misalignment with the biological clock and depressive symptoms. This review provides a snapshot of recent research on chronotype and unipolar depression. We conclude that future studies should strive to integrate different measures of chronotype. This will give a clearer picture of the association between early/late chronotype and mood, which will in turn better inform clinical practice.
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- Dahl, JoAnne
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Valuing in ACT
- 2015
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In: CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHOLOGY. - : Elsevier BV. - 2352-250X. ; 2, s. 43-46
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on increasing a person's ability to live a fulfilling, meaningful life together with the discomfort of challenges. Values work in ACT is shown to play an integral part in building and maintaining psychologically flexible behaviour. ACT is rooted in behaviour analysis and defines values in terms of verbally established motivation. ACT empirical research on different levels shows insight into values and its role in psychotherapeutic processes. Research in basic, analogue and applied areas show strong support for valuing as an important process to promote meaning, well-being and improved quality of life across psychological problems but additional research is needed. Valuing is a complex verbal phenomenon and its conceptualization and measurement as a construct are not simple.
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- Dorrough, Angela Rachael, et al.
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Cooperation in the cross-national context
- 2022
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In: CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHOLOGY. - : ELSEVIER. - 2352-250X. ; 44, s. 281-285
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this article, we outline the current state of research concerning cooperation in the cross-national context. We present several theoretical approaches and empirical findings regarding national differences in cooperation, as well as how cooperation may depend on the national background of the interaction partner. In addition, we discuss the influence of (national) group norms, cultural similarity, and ingroup membership. This review concludes with a call for research on cooperation to include more non-WEIRD nations and more systematically cover national background as one important social category determining the willingness to cooperate.
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- Gustafsson, Henrik, 1974-, et al.
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Athlete burnout : review and recommendations
- 2017
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In: Current opinion in psychology. - : Elsevier BV. - 2352-250X. ; 16, s. 109-113
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Over the last two decades, growing concerns regarding the negative implications of athlete burnout have spurred empirical research on the topic. In their citation network analysis of the burnout literature, Gustafsson et al. (2014), cited well over 100 publications on the syndrome. Despite considerable investigation into athlete burnout, there remain a number of unresolved questions and issues. Four main aims guide the current review. First, we highlight various models of athlete burnout. Second, we discuss the measurement of athlete burnout. Third, we describe the symptoms, antecedents, and consequences of athlete burnout with a focus on social perceptions and perfectionism. Finally, we provide suggestions for the prevention and treatment of athlete burnout via an illustration of links between theory and practice. It is our hope that this review can stimulate future research in order to help athletes avoid burnout and other severe forms of training maladaptation.
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- Johnson, Urban, 1961-, et al.
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Psychosocial factors and sport injuries : prediction, prevention and future research directions
- 2017
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - Oxford : Elsevier. - 2352-250X. ; 16, s. 89-92
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This review provides an overview of recent theoretical and empirical developments regarding psychosocial factors related to the prediction and prevention of sport injuries, and highlights some of the most interesting areas of investigation that have been carried out in the past few years. For instance, a systematic review of the most cited and used theoretical framework in the field has recently been performed, which supports the model's suggestion that psychosocial variables, as well as psychologically based interventions, can influence injury risk among athletes. Based on substantial empirical evidence it is also shown that changes in stress and perceived recovery appear to predict injury occurrence in sport. Current studies, focusing on overuse injuries, also suggest that cultural norms and rules can be seen as factors that can indirectly influence the risk of becoming injured. Future research directions are presented such as the need for interdisciplinary injury prevention programs based on a combination of physiological and psychological interventions. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
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- Stambulova, Natalia, 1952-
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Crisis-transitions in athletes : current emphases on cognitive and contextual factors
- 2017
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - Oxford : Elsevier. - 2352-250X. ; 16, s. 62-66
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During the last decade, the field of athlete career research has seen much expansion. Researchers established the holistic lifespan and ecological approaches, introduced cultural praxis of athletes’ careers paradigm, and updated the taxonomy of athletes’ transitions. However, recent transition research focused mainly on the transition process and factors contributing to successful transitions, while crisis-transitions and factors contributing to ineffective coping have been largely ignored. The aim of this paper is to facilitate relevant research and practice through (1) positioning athletes’ developmental crises within the context of the current transition literature, (2) introducing two new approaches (termed ‘cognitive turn’ and ‘cultural turn’) with a potential to enhance our understanding of the phenomenon, and (3) outlining crisis-coping interventions. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
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- Van Lange, Paul A.M., et al.
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Psychological distance : how to make climate change less abstract and closer to the self
- 2021
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In: Current Opinion in Psychology. - : Elsevier. - 2352-250X. ; 42, s. 49-53
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Scientists have been warning the world of the threatening consequences of climate change for decades. Yet, only a few countries have made climate change mitigation a priority. One of the chief issues regarding climate change is its abstractness: consequences for the collective in the long-term are much more abstract than consequences for the self in the here-and-now. To combat climate change, individuals, communities, and governments must work together to reduce the psychological distance of climate change and designate the future of the planet as the prime concern.
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