Psychology

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

A moderated mediation analysis on the influence of social support and cognitive flexibility in predicting mental wellbeing in elite sport

R. M. Davies, M. A. Knoll, M. N. Kyranides

Summary: This study aimed to examine the mechanism by which social support influences mental wellbeing, using cognitive flexibility as a mediator, and analyzing the consistency of this pathway between elite athletes, retired athletes, and non-athletes. The results showed a significant indirect effect from social support to mental wellbeing through cognitive flexibility, but the effectiveness of cognitive flexibility interventions may be less significant for elite athletes compared to other groups.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Psychology, Biological

Neural activation and connectivity in offspring of depressed mothers during monetary and social reward tasks

Thomas M. Olino, Matthew Mattoni

Summary: This study examined brain function in offspring of mothers with and without depression using monetary and social reward tasks. The results showed no significant differences in task activation and functional connectivity between the two groups. The study discussed the possibility of developmental timing in finding differences.

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (2024)

Article Neurosciences

Mapping the daily rhythmic transcriptome in the diabetic retina

Ryan P. Silk, Hanagh R. Winter, Ouria Dkhissi-Benyahya, Carmella Evans -Molina, Alan W. Stitt, Vijay K. Tiwari, David A. Simpson, Eleni Beli

Summary: This study investigates whether diabetes affects the daily rhythm of gene expression in the retina. The results show that diabetic mice exhibited phase advancement in the expression of certain genes compared to non-diabetic mice. The study also identified oxygen-sensing mechanisms and HIF1alpha as potential upstream regulators. These findings provide important insights into the development of diabetic retinopathy.

VISION RESEARCH (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Defining the scope and content of mental health guidelines for community sport in Australia: A Delphi study

Caitlin Liddelow, Matthew J. Schweickle, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Christian Swann, Richard Keegan, Simon Rice, Anthony Okely, Stewart A. Vella

Summary: Regular sport participation has physical and psychological health benefits, but some sport environments may contribute to the development of mental health disorders. To ensure psychologically safe sport environments for all participants, mental health guidelines for recreational sport are needed, and collaboration with experts is crucial.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Prolonged cognitive effort impairs inhibitory control and causes significant mental fatigue after an endurance session with an auditive distractor in professional soccer players

Maria E. C. Ferreira, Dalton Lima-Junior, Heloiana Faro, Bart Roelands, Leonardo S. Fortes

Summary: The study investigated the acute effects of cognitive effort and auditory distraction on inhibitory control, subjective mental fatigue, MOT skills, and HRV in professional soccer players during a prolonged endurance session, followed by a 24-hour follow-up evaluation. The findings showed that cognitive effort impaired inhibitory control and increased mental fatigue, but did not significantly impact MOT skills and HRV in the players.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

How do new runners maintain their running, and what leads to others stopping? A qualitative, longitudinal study

Alister McCormick, Pille Pedmanson, Ben Jane, Paula Watson

Summary: This study used qualitative and longitudinal methods to explore and interpret the experiences of new runners and understand what factors contribute to their maintenance or discontinuation of running. The findings suggest that having a meaningful reason or purpose for running is crucial for sustained participation. However, social inequalities such as gender experiences, wealth, and health differences create barriers and unequal opportunities for runners. The study highlights the dynamic nature of exercise barriers and facilitators and emphasizes the importance of addressing social inequalities to promote sustained exercise participation.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

What we talk about is creating a probability: Exploring the interaction between the anticipation and decision-making processes of professional bowlers and batters in Twenty20 cricket

Thomas Marshall, Oliver R. Runswick, David P. Broadbent

Summary: This study explored the interaction between top order batters and fast or medium paced bowlers in cricket and the information they use for anticipatory and decision-making skills. The findings revealed a complex interaction between batters and bowlers, where they manipulate each other's options and use various information sources to make predictions and decisions.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Less stick more carrot? Increasing the uptake of deposit contract financial incentives for physical activity: A randomized controlled trial

David R. de Buisonje, Thomas Reijnders, Talia R. Cohen Rodrigues, Prabhakaran Santhanam, Tobias Kowatsch, Linda D. Breeman, Veronica R. Janssen, Roderik A. Kraaijenhagen, Hareld M. C. Kemps, Andrea W. M. Evers

Summary: This study investigated whether matching and customization of deposit amounts increased the uptake and short-term effectiveness of a deposit contract for physical activity. The results showed that both matching and customization increased the uptake of the deposit contract. However, customization might reduce the effectiveness of the intervention. More research is needed to understand the effectiveness of customizable deposit contracts and the participant characteristics predictive of uptake and effectiveness.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

The roles of readiness and dosage in predicting outcomes of a mindful sport performance enhancement intervention with US college student-athletes

Thomas O. Minkler, Samuel J. Zizzi, D. Jake Follmer

Summary: Research suggests that Mindfulness-and Acceptance-Based Interventions (MABIs) can impact sport performance and performance-relevant factors, but questions remain regarding their effectiveness. This study investigated the effects of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) interventions on collegiate athletes and found improvements in depressive symptoms, emotion regulation difficulties, self-rated sport performance, mindfulness, and sport enjoyment. The study also highlighted the importance of post-intervention readiness in long-term engagement in mindfulness practice and outcomes.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Peer and parent influences on youth skateboarding and factors that affect their decision to return to the sport after injury

Barbara A. Morrongiello, Mackenzie Seasons, Emillie Erum, Emilie Arbour

Summary: Despite the high risk of injuries, skateboarding is increasingly popular among youth. The study found that youth value the psychological well-being, companionship, and sense of community that comes from sharing this activity with peers. They are motivated to return to the sport even after serious injury.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Oncology

A dyadic examination of patients' and caregivers' attachment orientations and mutually supportive care in cancer caregiving

Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux

Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.

PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY (2024)

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Dual career (DC) experiences of Korean elite judokas before and at university

Hee Jung Hong, Seung Han Hong

Summary: The present study explores the experiences of Korean elite judokas in managing dual career during their pre-university years, at university, and in preparation for the transition to post-university life. The study focuses on a particular case, utilizing interviews and thematic analysis to identify key themes. It discusses the unique challenges and barriers faced by Korean judokas in their career development and highlights the importance of sociocultural context in their experiences.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Narcissism and antisocial behaviour in sport: The moderating role of self-compassion

Shuge Zhang, Ross Roberts, Sally Akehurst, Tim Woodman

Summary: This study explored the protective role of self-compassion in the relationship between narcissism and antisocial behavior. The findings indicated that greater self-compassion weakened the link between narcissism and antisocial behavior.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Improving physical activity using a single personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training: Effects on self-reported behaviors, attitudes, and choices

Silvio Maltagliati, Philippe Sarrazin, Dominique Muller, Layan Fessler, Thibaud Ferry, Reinout W. Wiers, Boris Cheval

Summary: This study examined the effects of a personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training (ABC training) on physical activity (PA). The results showed that although the ABC training did not significantly improve PA, it had positive effects on choices and automatic attitudes, suggesting that this intervention still has potential. Further research with intensive training and device-based measures of PA is needed.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Wellbeing in high-performance swimming: A grounded theory study

Katie S. Uzzell, Camilla. J. Knight, Kurtis Pankow, Denise M. Hill

Summary: The demands of elite sport have the potential to negatively impact athletes' wellbeing. However, not all athletes are affected in the same way. This study used grounded theory methodology to examine the processes of change in high-performance swimmers' wellbeing. The findings illustrate how a dominant performance narrative influences the development and maintenance of an exclusive swimmer identity tied to performance. Transitions were identified as critical points where wellbeing is likely to be affected, but proactive coping strategies and appropriate support can help minimize the impact.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Investigating the day-level associations between affective variability and physical activity using ecological momentary assessment

Bridgette Do, Donald Hedeker, Wei-Lin Wang, Tyler B. Mason, Britni R. Belcher, Kimberly A. Miller, Alexander J. Rothman, Stephen S. Intille, Genevieve F. Dunton

Summary: There is an association between affective variability and daily physical activity levels, with individuals experiencing greater fluctuations in affect engaging in more physical activity on the same day.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Aerobic fitness and academic achievement: Disentangling the indirect role of executive functions and intelligence

Marc Yanguez, Lauren Raine, Julien Chanal, Daphne Bavelier, Charles H. Hillman

Summary: Research suggests that there are individual differences in academic achievement among children based on their aerobic fitness. This study examines the indirect effects of executive functions and intelligence in the relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement, providing new insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying this relationship.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Effectiveness of an Online Multicomponent Program (FATIGUEWALK) for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mayte Serrat, Jaime Navarrete, Sonia Ferres, William Auer, Ramon Sanmartin-Sentanes, Ruben Nieto, Randy Neblett, Xavier Borras, Juan V. Luciano, Albert Feliu-Soler

Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online multicomponent intervention called FATIGUEWALK (FaW) in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). The results showed that FaW significantly improved fatigue and various secondary outcomes, such as pain, anxiety, depression, and physical function, compared to treatment as usual.

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (2023)

Article Clinical Neurology

Trajectories of sentiment in 11,816 psychoactive narratives

Sam Freesun Friedman, Galen Ballentine

Summary: By analyzing text testimonials with machine learning models, this study revealed the neurobiological basis of drug-induced subjective experiences and identified differences in various psychoactive experiences. The results demonstrate the potential for machine learning methods to effectively quantify subjective experiences with different psychoactive substances, providing important insights for further research.

HUMAN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL (2023)

Article Psychology, Applied

How is the loss of a parent in youth related to attachment and adult separation anxiety among women?

Ora Peleg, Ronit Shalev, Adva Cohen, Efrat Hadar

Summary: This study examined attachment and adult separation anxiety among women who lost a parent in their youth. The results showed that women who lost a parent reported higher levels of anxious attachment and separation anxiety from their partners. However, there were no differences in terms of avoidant attachment. Similar effects were found among women who lost a father or a mother.

STRESS AND HEALTH (2023)