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Factor structure of the Scale of Evaluation of Body Dissatisfaction for Adolescents (EEICA) among students from Slovakia, Hungary and Lithuania

Author(s): Lucia Hricová,Oľga Orosová,Beáta Gajdošová / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 1/2016

Background: Body dissatisfaction is important to examine as it is an essential evaluative part of the self-system and can have an impact on psychological and physical health. It is a complex phenomenon and seems to include more factors. The scale of body dissatisfaction for adolescents (EEICA) is a multidimensional verbal method measuring body dissatisfaction. However, its factor structure has only been identified in a Spanish adolescent sample. Aim: The main aim of this study is to identify factors of the EEICA for university students from Slovakia, Hungary and Lithuania. Methods: 2357 first year university students completed the EEICA online as part of the SLiCE study. Principal axis factoring with Varimax rotation was performed for each country separately. Intercorrelations between factors via the Pearson correlation coefficient were tested as well. Results: The study revealed a three-factor structure of the EEICA in each country (Self-acceptance and acceptance by others based on appearance, Weight control together with efforts to improve one´s appearance and Low weight dissatisfaction) after excluding 9 items. In addition, the results revealed a significant association between body evaluation and behavior connected to body appearance. Conclusions: This factor structure helps to distinguish between (1) cognitive and emotional body evaluation and (2) behavioral aspects connected to body appearance. This structure differs from the previous factor structure in Spanish adolescents and it has revealed a new relevant factor named Low weight dissatisfaction, which has so far been rarely explored. Future research may focus on this factor as well as on the complex validation of the EEICA in different age categories.

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Vliv temperamentu a self-esteem na resilienci u vysokoškolských studentů

Author(s): Jan Sebastian Novotný,Klára Seidlová,Adéla Tarinová / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 2/2016

The aim of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect effects of temperament personality characteristics on the resilience and the role of self-esteem in the indirect effect. The research sample consisted of 96 university students. The research sample consisted of 96 college students aged 19 to 30 years (M = 21.75, SD = 2.07). Adults Temperament Questionnaire, Resilience Scale for Adults, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used. The effects were analyzed with a structural model (path analysis). The resulting model showed good fit: χ2 (2, 96) = .3.974, p = .137, CFI = .986, TLI = .930, RMSEA = .102 (90% CI = .000, .250, PCLOSE = .202), SRMR = .045 and power (.98). The results showed a direct and indirect impact of temperament characteristics on resilience. Negative affectivity and extraversion affect self-esteem (β = –.36, p < .001; β = .21, p = .031; R2 = .233). Negative affectivity showed a direct negative effect on perception of self (β = –.46, p < .001) and planned future (β = –.33, p < .001), and the indirect effect through self-esteem (β = –.11, p < .001 and β = .07, p < .01). Extraversion affects the perception of self and planned future only indirectly through self-esteem (β = –.46, p < .001 and β = .06, p < .01). Identified effects of variables (direct and indirect effect of negative affectivity and indirect effect of extraversion) explain the relatively large proportion of the variance of perception of self (R2 = .425) and planned future (R2 = .289). Limitation of the study is the small sample of respondents and its specificity (university students), which does not allow the abstraction on the general adult population. From a practical standpoint, it appears that targeted support of positive self-esteem (especially) in individuals who are characterized by the less desirable structure of temperament (so-called “difficult temperament”) may act as a compensatory mechanism of the temperament’s effect on the ability to adaptively respond to environmental challenges and difficult situations in life. As an ideal combination seems to be the support/development (1) of positive self-esteem and (2) the ability to control/modify (behavioral) manifestations of temperament.

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Расколдовывая смерть: медиа и ритуал скорби в телепередаче «Битва экстрасенсов»

Author(s): Sergei Mokhov / Language(s): Russian Issue: 2/2016

Modern Russian society can be seen as practicing both traditional and modern types of ritual mourning. On the one hand, it is not a traditional community with a shared structure of religious practices. On the other hand, a complex infrastructure of social and psychological support to bereaved people is not available yet. In such circumstances, the functions of mourning rituals—to work out fear of death, rebuild communities, and so forth—are delegated to other agents of discourse. This article argues that in contemporary Russia, one function of mourning rituals—acceptance of death—is performed by a TV show called Psychic Challenge. Following Nick Couldry’s position, I suppose that media can enact ritual. Psychic Challenge takes on the function of working out the fear of death and ritualizing grief. Televised mourning rituals use the basic strategy of working with symbolic immortality and drawing the viewer into their narratives. Psychic Challengecan thus be seen as a mediated ritual of mourning.

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Типы российских дворянок начала XX В. По отношению к собственной фертильности и материнству

Author(s): Mitsyuk Natalya Aleksandrovna / Language(s): Russian Issue: 2/2014

On the bases of numerous ego-documents, using biographic and psychoanalysis methods, the author outlines four general types of noblewomen in the gender system of Russian society in the early XX c. The negation of maternity and family values was represented by «new women» (feminists, nihilists) who considered maternity as the form of their personal freedom restriction. «Erotomaniacs» opposed feminine sexuality to maternal one. The social cultivation of maternal duty brought some noblewomen back to the family by means of «deliberate maternity». Women's need for the new kinds of gender identity adoption led to the «universal mothers» appearance. They defended free maternity, right to women's fertility restriction in the name of public activities. The state maternity support was aimed to help them.

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ФАКТОРЫ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ МЕЖСИБЛИНГОВОГО ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ В СЕМЬЯХ С ПСИХИЧЕСКИ БОЛЬНЫМ РЕБЕНКОМ

Author(s): Sergej Aleksandrovich Sudjin / Language(s): Russian Issue: 2/2016

The article is devoted to the characteristics of the relations between sibs in families with a mentally ill child. The features of these interactions in the context of one of the sibs mental illness are analyzed; the factors of inter-sibs relations configuration are considered. The main factor among them is gender. This aspect affects both the extent of mutual emotional intimacy between sibs and extent of involvement in the problem-solving of mentally ill brother or sister. Among other factors to be noted are the order of mentally ill childbirth, the age of healthy sibling at the moment of the first manifestation of illness, type of disease as such and its duration. The conclusion is drawn about the necessity of social work with healthy siblings in the process of the rehabilitation of families with a mentally ill child. Article represents the review of foreign literature on the problem of the intersiblings relations burdened by a mental disorder of one of them. These articles were published between 1962 and 2015, covering the main milestones of interest to this problem. In the late sixties in medicine the research was directed at estimating the stress level and psychological features of a joint growing with a sick brother or sister. The attention was paid also to the social and emotional consequences which adult siblings might experience. This direction went in parallel with growing of self-help groups’ popularity in Western Europe and the USA. Another factor was the increasing popularity of narratives about the joint socialization of healthy and mentally sick children. In the 1980s the research projects focused on description and studying healthy sibling problems such as the lower self-esteem, stigmatization, and shame. Later the scientific interest shifted towards studying the variables which are associated with the burden which healthy siblings experienced during cohabitation with a sick brother or sister. It was conncected with using the multidimensional data analysis in social and psychological researches and emergence of new methods of empirical information collection.

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FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND ITS COMMUNICATION HABITS

Author(s): Zora Hudíková,Marián Tar / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2/2015

Social network Facebook belongs to the most visited websites in the world, and in Slovakia it is used as a dominant communication tool of the online environment. By its users it is used in different ways and for different purposes – for making acquaintances, collecting and processing information, everyday communication, fostering relationships, self-presenting, playing games, or for communication with brands as well as with mass media. To understand the differences in behavior that various generations show on FB is crucial in order to set an effective communication, forms of content or the overall form of communication in online environment, or to reduce it if it does not play any important role in the process of obtaining information for a particular generation. Findings about differences in behavior are key for media workers and marketers to adjust the communication in a way that is effective with targeted groups. This study presents the findings based on the analysis of researched differences in behavior of the Generations X, Y and Z they show on FB.

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THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON COPING MECHANISMS OF THE ELDERLY

Author(s): Monica Andreea Popescu / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 34/2023

Old age is the last stage of life and with the transition from middle age comes the need for adjustments in behavior and thinking in order to maintain good physical and mental health. It is important for older people to have adequate coping strategies to minimize the emotional consequences of such stressful situations and to adapt adequately to them. It should be remembered that aging itself is a process of physical, social and psychological changes and thus it is impetuously necessary for the elderly to have adequate strategies to minimize emotional consequences such as stressful situations and to adapt to them.

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Palace of illusions: a psychotic episode weighed by royal delusions

Author(s): Bianca Augusta Oroian,Raluca-Ioana Marusic,Codrina Moraru,Petronela Nechita / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

This article describes the case of a 48-year-old female patient who was involuntary admitted by the authorities for a psychotic episode characterized by delusional ideas of grandeur, filiation and reference. The patient firmly believed that she was not only a member of the royal family of Monaco, but also had a special familial connection to the ruling dynasty. This case highlights the complexities of psychotic disorders and the presence of multiple delusional themes that can significantly impact an individual's perception of reality and functioning. These delusions profoundly affected the patient's daily life and interpersonal relationships. Her strong conviction in her royal filiation led to strained interactions with family members, who were unable to validate her claims. The patient's preoccupation with her imagined connection to the royal family overshadowed her personal responsibilities, causing disruptions in her overall functioning. This paper underscores the intricate nature of psychotic disorders and the multifaceted delusions that can arise within them. Understanding the interplay between these delusional themes is vital in guiding diagnosis and treatment strategies. By implementing a comprehensive approach that includes medication, psychotherapy, and a supportive environment, healthcare professionals can assist patients in regaining a more accurate perception of reality and improve overall functioning and well-being.

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Improving Academic Outcomes and Behaviours through SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)

Author(s): Costina Denisa Bărbuceanu / Language(s): English Issue: 75/2022

It is said that social and demonstrative skills are indicators of how well a person adapts to the social setting, acclimates and changes, and ultimately the success she/he will have in lifespan. In fact, basic developmental skills such as meticulousness, emotional stability, openness, and the ability to be pleasant may be even more important than cognitive intelligence in determining future employability. Despite the fact that these skills are linked to central life outcomes, it can be challenging for teachers to find operative ways to rank, teach, and evaluate social and emotional skills. The expansion of these indispensable life skills through social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for students' progress, as it is directly related to their success and contentment as adults. For many future students, school is the only place where any deficiency in these skills can be spoken before they become adherents of society. Combining these skills with academic development creates high-quality learning experiences and versatile education environments, (Stoian, 2019a; Stoian, 2019b) that empower students today to be more effective contributors in their lecture rooms and, tomorrow, in their workplaces or groups. The development of these skills has shown several positive results, including better academic outcomes, enhanced attitudes, behaviours and relationships with peers, as well as a deeper linking to faculty, fewer acts of misbehaviour and also less emotional distress (students with depression), unease, pressure or social withdrawal.

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Placing students’emotions at the heart of the learning process, a challenge for teachers

Author(s): Daniela Scorțan / Language(s): English Issue: 76/2022

School is the place where emotions can constitute an obstacle to learning or facilitate it. Feelings of insecurity and even fear are often the cause of failure. It is then a question of trying to control parasite emotions in order to promote a meaningful and more serene learning. This article focuses on students’emotions as processes which, given their cerebral implementations in relation to the systems involved in motivation, attention and memory are at the heart of learning process. Researches suggest that emotional skills are beneficial to both well-being and academic performance. Emotions support attention, working memory, encoding, memory consolidation or processes related to executive control (inhibition). Those cognitive processes are also necessary for academic learning. Emotions therefore accompany the students within the classroom, and may interfere with learning or consolidate it. Research on emotions, their cerebral bases and functions, invite us to question the idea according to which emotions hinder school learning; on the contrary, even if emotions can indeed sometimes affect learning, experimental results suggest that they often facilitate cognitive processes such as attention and memory, which are essential for learning. Moreover, the fact that emotions have an important role in the process of learning suggests that it is important for the student to be able to know, control and use them, in an academic context.

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Специализирана психофизическа подготовка на охранители

Author(s): Nikolay Tomov Borisov / Language(s): English,Bulgarian Issue: 1/2023

The accelerated growth of information in our civilization favorably affects the existence of modern man. There have also been certain adverse consequences related to the natural and social environment, which negatively affect the various types of private security activity. It often takes place in extreme situations, which are made up of two global factors – danger and difficulty, and their integral functions are risk and effort. Overcoming extreme situations is achieved through adequate psychophysical readiness. Two approved methods are offered for the formation of adequate readiness – psychophysical relaxation and ideomotor modeling training.

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Psychological and Social-Communication Aspects of HR Management Career in Wartime, Including Stress, Motivation, Will and Efficiency of Working Conditions

Author(s): Oksana Kononenko,Andrii IVANCHENKO,Taisiia GAIVORONSKA,Tetiana KHITROVA,Svitlana SEMENKO,Viktor KUZMIN / Language(s): English Issue: 84/2024

The initiation of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, coupled with the imposition of martial law, has prompted a paradigm shift in the comprehension of psychological and socio-communication dimensions inherent in the management of human resources. This underscores the significance of the present work. The primary objective of this study is to conduct a thorough examination of stress, motivation, will, and the efficacy of working conditions as integral components constituting the psychological and socio-communication facets of HR management during wartime. The article employs methodological approaches such as analysis, synthesis, scientific generalization, and the formal logical method. The business landscape in Ukraine, under the constraints of martial law, is marked by diminished production volumes, logistical and supply chain challenges, and financial constraints. In this pivotal juncture, human resources (HR) management necessitates the systematic implementation of planning, organization, motivation, control, and regulation. Presently, structural adjustments in HR management encompass elements such as flexible management, decentralization, integration, privatization, heightened innovation, organizational workflow optimization, and enhancement of the quality of working life. Furthermore, there is a noticeable escalation in individuals' interest in self-management. Motivating personnel amid a military conflict poses inherent challenges, given that warfare induces stress, anxiety, and restlessness among employees. Stress, in a general sense, constitutes the body's defensive response to threats or tension, and its adverse impacts on HR management become particularly pronounced in the context of military conflicts, where these factors synergistically manifest.

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A PERSONALITY JOURNEY – HISTORY, DEFINITIONS AND THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

Author(s): Camelia Ioana Ienciu (Popa) / Language(s): English Issue: 36/2024

The article brings into discussion the history, several definitions and distinct theories of personality, all presented and described in a nutshell. Personality psychology belongs to the category of one of the most comprehensive and integrative branches of the psychological sciences. Defining personality is not an easy assignment, and the different answers given by people, theorists or psychologists have found expression throughout history in distinct fields such as philosophy, religion, law, art, politics or science. Each person understands the term ‘personality’ in different manners and, perhaps, this is the main reason why there can be found so many personality theories. One of the most important aspects of each personality theory has to deal with the image of human nature. Therefore, theorists express their personal conception of human nature, which concentrates on the fundamental issues of what it truly means to be human. Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung, Alfred Adler and Erik Erikson are only several names that belong to the psychodynamic theories which emphasize the unconscious. People’s consciousness can hardly embrace various significant characteristics of personality held beyond awareness. Sigmund Freud is the theorist who elaborated the first theory of personality, entitled psychoanalysis. He explains that the most part of our personality is unconscious and that the individuals’ instincts are merely sexual and aggressive. Carl Jung is well-known for the theory named analytical psychology. He considered the unconscious as being notably important, but in many other aspects he disagreed with Freud. For instance, in Jung’s opinion, there are many other valuable instincts besides sexuality and aggressiveness. Alfred Adler is another famous name who invented another theory of personality, the individual psychology. Unlike Freud or Jung, Alfred believed that the unconscious is meaningless and that personality is not shaped by instincts at all.

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Toward a Theology of Compassionate Release: Orthodox Christianity and the Dilemma of Assisted Dying. Confronting End-of-Life Realities with Faith and Compassion

Author(s): Cosmin Tudor Ciocan / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

This article examines the subtle interconnection between the sanctity of life and individual autonomy within the context of assisted dying, as seen through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. It seeks to unravel the complex theological, ethical, and pastoral considerations that inform the Orthodox stance on end-of-life issues, particularly the nuanced understanding of suffering, death, and the redemptive potential encapsulated within them. Orthodox theology, with its profound veneration for life as a divine gift, offers a counter-narrative to contemporary discourses that often prioritize personal autonomy and the alleviation of suffering above all. This tradition emphasizes the transformative power of suffering when united with Christ’s own redemptive suffering, proposing a vision of end-of-life care that is rooted in compassion, dignity, and hope for resurrection. The exploration begins with a historical and theological examination of the Orthodox perspective on life’s sanctity, engaging with the teachings of Church Fathers and contemporary theological and bioethical discussions. It highlights the foundational concepts of Orthodox anthropology, which perceives human beings as an indivisible unity of body and soul, reflecting the imago Dei. This anthropological understanding challenges reductionist views of human existence and informs the Orthodox approach to medical ethics, palliative care, and the spiritual accompaniment of the dying. By critically evaluating arguments for and against assisted dying, the article presents a balanced discourse that respects the depth of individual suffering while upholding the intrinsic value of life. It argues that Orthodox Christianity, through its rich theological heritage and pastoral practice, provides a compassionate and ethically nuanced framework for navigating the moral complexities of assisted dying. This framework advocates for an end-of-life care that honors the fullness of the human person, supports the spiritual journey toward eternal life, and fosters a communal embrace of life’s sacred threshold, offering a dignified passage that aligns with the faith’s deepest convictions about human destiny and divine grace.

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Using volumetric brain analysis to differentiate a patient with 117 multiple personalities from schizophrenia: a case report and literature review

Author(s): Tasmia Khan,Heela Azizi,Mursal Naisan,Tiffany Benjamin,Payton Colantonio,Cassandra D’Andrea,Tulin Ahmad,Gulshan Begum,Shahzad Chidai,Olaniyi Olayinka,Samuel Adeyemo,Chiedozie Ojimba,Ayodele Jolayemi / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2020

DID is defined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a “disruption of identity characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.” This involves discontinuity in sense of self and agency as well as variations in “affect, behavior, consciousness, memory, perception, cognition, or sensory-motor functioning.” The DSM-5 estimates the 12-month prevalence of DID as 1.5% of the American adult population. In other studies of DID, the prevalence is estimated to be between 1% and 3%, with higher rates among patients with other comorbid psychiatric conditions. In the inpatient setting, the prevalence of DID has been estimated to be as high as 7.5%. The severity of DID in terms of distinct identity varies from two reported identities to 23 reported distinct identities, however the average number of reported distinct identities stated is 13.1 DID has been associated with or may co-occur with other psychiatric conditions. Many studies have shown an association between DID and history of childhood trauma or maltreatment between ages 4-8. About 80- 100% of patients diagnosed with DID have a comorbid diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a lifetime history of PTSD.

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The Many Worlds of Trauma: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Author(s): Amalia Călinescu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

The article presents a multidimensional analysis of trauma. The socio-physiological approach in the first part sets the stage for underlining the role of integrative psychotherapy in addressing traumatic wounds. Drawing from different fields, the study then provides Kazuo Ishiguro’s psychoanalytic approach to understanding the relationship between trauma and human existence, with a particular focus on the interplay between memory, identity and chronic emotional disturbances. The study thus explores how fiction can serve as a therapeutic tool, giving voice to characters who either embark on healing journeys or try to conceal their unhealed wounds within self-contained worlds. Through existential parables, therapeutic fiction can delve into the psychological implications of traumas, offering the possibility of acceptance, or even healing, despite the immutable nature of the past. Ultimately, this interdisciplinary analysis aims to deepen one’s understanding of trauma’s impact on individuals and society while it highlights the potential for healing and growth in real life through the worlds of fiction

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Psychological Anxiety of COVID-19 Pandemic and its Effect on Academic Performance of University Students

Author(s): Iyad J. Ashshawareb,Moen Salman Alnasraween,Darine Abu ALi,Nadia A. Mustafa,Yanal Iyad Ashshawareb / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2024

The problem and the aim of the study. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a worldwide emergency, with consequences for more than just physical health, including mental health and educational outcomes. University students are particularly vulnerable since they are dealing with a number of challenges at once, such as the health effects of the pandemic both directly and indirectly, the sudden shift to online schooling, and doubts about their future employment opportunities. Critical to understanding the far-reaching effects of the pandemic on student lives, learning processes, and mental health is research into COVID-19-related psychological anxiety and its impact on academic performance in higher education. This research subject seeks to investigate the extent to which college students are anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic and how this unusual stressor affects their participation in class, grades, and general satisfaction with their education. By looking at it from this perspective, we may identify the many ways in which the epidemic has affected the future generation of researchers and professionals, and then develop strategies to help them cope with the difficulties they will face. Research methods. The study employed a correlational descriptive approach to investigate the psychological distress caused by the COVID-19 epidemic and its influence on the academic performance of university students in Jordan. The sample consisted of 300 undergraduates (male and female) from the College of Educational and Psychological Sciences at Amman Arab University in the 2021–2022 school year, with the entire student body serving as the population. The survey tool was distributed online via social media, leading to 379 respondents, and a chance sample was used because it was feasible to reach a large number of participants—especially during the pandemic. Results. The study results show a detailed range of stress and worry, with average scores varying from 2.8 to 4.1 among 25 items. Major concerns involve social isolation, indicated by an average score of 4.1 for feeling alienated because of social distancing measures, and academic disruptions, with an average score of 4.0 for experiencing a lack of control over academic life owing to the pandemic. There is a significant gender gap between the reported levels of anxiety and its effect on academic performance; 40% of female students and 30% of male students express high levels of anxiety, and the average academic impact score for female students is 3.0 while the average score for male students is 2.5. The data also shows that anxiety levels and the detrimental effect they have on academic performance are getting worse over the years, with fourth-year students having the worst levels of anxiety (45%) and the greatest academic impact score (3.5). The findings highlight the importance of providing students with personalized support to help them cope with the psychological effects of the pandemic. Scientific novelty: Novelty resides in the study's exhaustive examination of COVID19's psychological effects on Jordanian university students, with a particular emphasis on anxiety levels and how they relate to academic achievement. By looking at the effects of the pandemic across genders and academic years, it shows how anxiety levels rise over time and how there are clear differences between the sexes. The study offers important insights into the many ways in which the pandemic affected students' academic performance and mental health by using a large sample size, a correlational descriptive approach, and social media to reach a wide audience during the epidemic..

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THE SPECIFICITY OF PASTORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF AGE CHARACTERISTICS

Author(s): Maria Dorina Pașca / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 38/2024

As a component part of the whole, psychopastoral communication represents the sine qua non, the connecting element between priest and parishioners, versus parishioners - priests, seen as both an intrinsic and an extrinsic way of knowing and adapting, of understanding and helping, of humility and blessing. From the perspective of the particularities of age, psycho-pastoral communication manages to find "the way, the truth and the life" so that the solution of problem situations finds its purpose by approaching with wisdom and involvement, the pertinent solution of the existing casuistry because "nothing that is human, he is foreign".

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Compulsive sexual behaviour in Iranian married women: Prevalence, sociodemographic, sexual, and psychological predictors across-country

Author(s): ELNAZ KHAYER,REZVAN ZAREI,MARYAM DAMGHANIAN,Beáta Böthe,FARNAZ FARNAM / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

Background and Aims: This study addresses the scarcity of research on Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) in non-Western cultures and women, exploring its prevalence, sociodemographic, sexual history characteristics, and sexual and psychological health factors in Iranian married women. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 772 heterosexual married women was conducted between 2022 and 2023, covering all 31 provinces of Iran. Participants were categorized as CSBDþ (at-risk individuals) and CSBD (low-risk individuals) based on a pre-established cut-off point of ≥18 by the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale 7. Depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-esteem, sexual distress, sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction were assessed as psychological and sexual health variables by standardized scales. Results: The prevalence of CSBD was 3.8% in women. Linear regression analysis showed that lower education, being jobless, substance use, pornography use, paraphilic behaviors, conflict on sex frequency, relationship, orgasm and sexual dissatisfaction, higher sexual arousal, depression, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were positively associated with CSBD. The univariate analysis, at a stringent significance level of 0.005, mirrored the regression findings. Additionally, women with CSBDþ exhibited lower religiousness and higher anxiety compared to those without CSBD. Discussion and Conclusions: Raising awareness of CSBD is crucial for health systems and individuals for better policy-making and help-seeking behavior. Identifying risk factors like substance use presents opportunities for prevention, and the association of CSBD with sexual and mental health variables suggests addressing co-occurring issues for improved treatment outcomes. Recognizing culture and gender-specific sexual and psychological correlates enables targeted and effective treatment approaches.

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Moderating effects of PER3 gene DNA methylation on the association between problematic mobile phone use and chronotype among Chinese young adults: Focus on gender differences

Author(s): Tingting Li,YUMING CHEN,Yang Xie,Shuman Tao,Liwei Zou,Yajuan Yang,Fangbiao Tao,Xiaoyan Wu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

Objective: To investigate the rates of problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and chronotypes in young adults, and examine the associations of PMPU with chronotypes, as well as its gender differences. Furthermore, we explored the moderating role of PER3 gene DNA methylation on the associations. Methods: From April to May 2019, a total of 1,179 young adults were selected from 2 universities in Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. The Self-rating Questionnaire for Adolescent Problematic Mobile Phone Use (SQAPMPU) and reduced Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (rMEQ) were adopted to investigate PMPU and chronotypes in young adults, respectively. Moreover, 744 blood samples were collected to measure PER3 gene DNA methylation. Multivariate logistic regression models were established to analyze the associations between PMPU and chronotypes. Moderating analysis was used to determine whether PER3 gene DNA methylation moderated the relationships between PMPU and chronotypes. Results: The prevalence of PMPU, morning chronotypes (M-types), neutral chronotypes (N-types), and evening chronotypes (E-types) of young adults were 24.6%, 18.4%, 71.1%, and 10.5%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression results indicated that PMPU was positively correlated with E-types (OR 5 3.53, 95%CI: 2.08–6.00), and the association was observed only in females after stratified by gender (OR 5 5.36, 95%CI: 2.70–10.67). Furthermore, PER3 gene DNA methylation has a negative moderating role between PMPU and chronotypes and has a sex-based difference. Conclusions: This study can provide valuable information for the prevention and control of circadian rhythm disturbance among young adults from the perspective of epidemiology and biological etiology.

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