Review
Psychology, Clinical
Yingying Su, Wenwang Rao, Muzi Li, Gabriel Caron, Carl D'Arcy, Xiangfei Meng
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis provides estimates of the prevalence of social isolation and loneliness among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and other pandemics in the last two decades. The results show that the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation among older adults significantly increases with the duration of the pandemic. This highlights the need for longitudinal studies to examine the long-term impact of pandemics on loneliness and social isolation among older populations, and suggests the importance of proactive measures to address the psychological needs of older adults in healthcare systems.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Oli Ahmed, Rajib Ahmed Faisal, Tanima Sharker, Sherman A. Lee, Mary C. Jobe
Summary: The study translated the CAS scale into Bangla language and assessed its psychometric properties through an online survey. The Bangla version showed good item discrimination, single-factor structure, and factor loadings. It had good internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, and composite reliability, with invariances across age groups and gender. The Bangla CAS version had a high correlation with the anxiety subscale of DASS-21 and a moderate correlation with the depression subscale of DASS-21 and the COVID-19 Worry Scale. This validation of the Bangla CAS scale would be useful for assessing pandemic anxiety among the Bangladeshi population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Eiko I. Fried, Faidra Papanikolaou, Sacha Epskamp
Summary: A study on Dutch undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic found that anxiety, loneliness, and COVID-19-related concerns decreased initially, while depressive symptoms increased. Despite social-distancing measures, students did not change their frequency of in-person social activities.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Seydi Ahmet Satici, Ahmet Rifat Kayis, Begum Satici, Mark D. Griffiths, Gurhan Can
Summary: This study examined the relationship between resilience, hope, and subjective happiness, with fear of COVID-19 serving as a mediator. The findings showed that individuals with resilience and hope were able to prevent fear of COVID-19 and enhance good mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Freeman, Sinead Lambe, Ly-Mee Yu, Jason Freeman, Andrew Chadwick, Cristian Vaccari, Felicity Waite, Laina Rosebrock, Ariane Petit, Samantha Vanderslott, Stephan Lewandowsky, Michael Larkin, Stefania Innocenti, Helen McShane, Andrew J. Pollard, Bao Sheng Loe
Summary: Blood-injection-injury fears contribute to approximately 10% of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the UK adult population. Addressing these fears can improve the effectiveness of vaccination programs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rubia Carla Formighieri Giordani, Milene Zanoni da Silva, Camila Muhl, Suely Ruiz Giolo
Summary: This study aimed to assess the fear of COVID-19 in the Brazilian population, validate the FCV-19S questionnaire, and examine its scores association with sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. The study found that women and individuals aged 18-29 showed higher levels of fear. Additionally, belonging to a high-risk group and having relatives diagnosed or deceased by COVID-19 were positively associated with fear.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hee Sun Kim, Gaeun Son, Eun-Bin Roh, Woo-Young Ahn, Jueun Kim, Suk-Ho Shin, Jeanyung Chey, Kee-Hong Choi
Summary: This meta-analytic study quantifies the global prevalence of gaming disorder (GD) and explores various moderating variables. The study finds high heterogeneity in GD prevalence rates, influenced by participant characteristics and research methodologies. Prevalence estimates are likely to vary depending on study quality. Further epidemiological studies using rigorous methodological standards are needed to accurately estimate GD prevalence.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Serife Inci Salvarli, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: Research on Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has grown significantly in the past decade. One of the risk factors for IGD is poor impulse control. This study conducted the first systematic review on the relationship between IGD and impulsivity, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The review included 33 empirical studies, totaling 18,128 participants, and found a consistent positive association between impulsivity and IGD, despite methodological weaknesses. Possible explanations for this association suggest that altered neurobiological structures in individuals with impulsivity may contribute to the development of IGD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Qaisar Khalid Mahmood, Sara Rizvi Jafree, Waheed Ahmad Qureshi
Summary: This study aims to translate and validate the FCV-19S questionnaire into Urdu and examine the socio-demographic associations with fear of COVID-19 in the KPK province. The results indicate that the Urdu version of FCV-19S is a valid and reliable tool. Furthermore, women, married people, and unemployed individuals show greater fear of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Brian P. Marx, Daniel J. Lee, Sonya B. Norman, Michelle J. Bovin, Denise M. Sloan, Frank W. Weathers, Terence M. Keane, Paula P. Schnurr
Summary: The study calculated reliable change index (RCI) and clinically significant change (CSC) values for two widely used measures of PTSD among male veterans. Results showed that these thresholds were associated with marked improvement in psychosocial functioning.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stefan Pfattheicher, Michael Bang Petersen, Robert Bohm
Summary: The study examined two ways of increasing the intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by looking at knowledge about herd immunity through vaccination and empathy for vulnerable individuals. Findings showed that both factors were positively correlated with vaccination intention, suggesting that providing information on herd immunity and fostering empathy can help promote vaccination uptake.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
C. Blair Burnette, Jessica L. Luzier, Brooke L. Bennett, Chantel M. Weisenmuller, Patrick Kerr, Shelby Martin, Jillian Keener, Lisa Calderwood
Summary: The study aimed to validate and norm common eating disorder symptom measures in a large community sample of transgender adults in the US using MTurk. However, the majority of the collected data was found to be invalid, raising questions about the validity of recent MTurk studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Deborah Hill, Mark Conner, Faye Clancy, Rachael Moss, Sarah Wilding, Matt Bristow, Daryl B. O'Connor
Summary: The meta-analysis found that stress has a small positive effect on overall food intake, with increased consumption of unhealthy foods and decreased consumption of healthy foods. Only one significant moderator (restraint on stress-unhealthy eating) was identified.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Davide Marengo, Matteo Angelo Fabris, Claudio Longobardi, Michele Settanni
Summary: This study investigated the use of smartphones and social media applications, as well as the impact of these applications on social media addiction among adolescents in remote education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that TikTok was the most addictive application, and time spent on smartphones and use of TikTok were the strongest predictors of social media addiction.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Laura F. Bringmann, Casper Albers, Claudi Bockting, Denny Borsboom, Eva Ceulemans, Angelique Cramer, Sacha Epskamp, Markus Eronen, Ellen Hamaker, Peter Kuppens, Wolfgang Lutz, Richard J. McNally, Peter Molenaar, Pia Tio, Manuel C. Voelkle, Marieke Wichers
Summary: Network approaches to psychopathology have had a significant impact on how mental disorders are perceived in clinical psychology. This article brings together different perspectives from methodologists and clinicians to provide a critical overview of the challenges in integrating theory, empirical research, and clinical practice. The focus is on methodological issues related to temporal networks, including selecting and assessing network nodes, distinguishing between-and within-person effects, relating items measured at different time scales, and managing changes in network structures.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Nicole A. Hall, Adam T. Everson, Madison R. Billingsley, Mary Beth Miller
Summary: While research on moral injury is growing, existing reviews have not fully explored its impact on mental and behavioral health outcomes. Studies have found positive associations between moral injury and health outcomes, but further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these effects.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Xue-Lei Fu, Yan Qian, Xiao-Hong Jin, Hai-Rong Yu, Hua Wu, Lin Du, Hong-Lin Chen, Ya-Qin Shi
Summary: This study quantified the suicide rates among people with serious mental illness (bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia). The findings showed high suicide rates, especially among individuals with major depression. Male patients were found to have a higher risk of suicide compared to females. Poisoning was the most common method of suicide. The study highlights the need for increased psychological assessment and monitoring, as well as further research on regional and age differences in suicide among this population.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joshua B. Grubbs, Samuel L. Perry, Jennifer T. Grant Weinandy, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pornography use, finding that overall, pornography use trended downward during the pandemic, while many fears about increased problematic use were not supported by available data.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Johan Ormel, Steven D. Hollon, Ronald C. Kessler, Pim Cuijpers, Scott M. Monroe
Summary: Despite improvements in treatments for depression, the prevalence of depression in the general population has not decreased. The treatment-prevalence paradox (TPP) can be explained by seven possible factors, including the possibility that treatments are less effective in real-world settings and that treatment impact differs for chronic-recurrent cases compared to non-recurrent cases. Furthermore, the published literature may overestimate the efficacy of treatments, and the potential iatrogenic consequences of current treatments require further exploration.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2022)
