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IntroductionRapid population aging has made age discrimination against older adults increasingly prominent. However, empirical evidence on how age discrimination affects life satisfaction among Chinese older adults, and through which mechanisms, remains limited.MethodsUsing data from the 2021 China Social Survey (CSS), this study analyzed a sample of 840 older adults aged 60 and above. Ordinary l…

IntroductionGambling disorder generates substantial psychological, social, and economic harm not only for affected individuals but also for the relatives who support them. However, evidence regarding the psychological burden and coping strategies of these Affected Others (AOs) remains limited. This study aimed to examine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients receiving trea…

IntroductionWhile social comparison orientation has been established as an important antecedent to creative performance, existing research mainly focuses on its connection with general creativity (i.e., generating novel and useful ideas that benefit others), largely ignoring its potential link to malevolent creativity (i.e., generating novel ideas intended to harm others). This gap limits a compr…

IntroductionBipolar disorder (BD) is a severe, chronic illness characterized by frequent relapses and persistent interepisode symptoms, even with standard pharmacological treatment. Digital self-management tools have the potential to broaden the reach of evidence-based approaches and improve healthcare delivery through immediate evaluation, tailored guidance, and notifications to healthcare provi…

IntroductionSocial media use has become highly prevalent among young athletes. While social media platforms can promote social connection and support, they may also contribute to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, body image concerns and online abuse. However, limited research has specifically explored these effects in athletic populations. This study aimed to assess the influence of social med…

ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on executive function in children and adolescents, and to quantify its effects on inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility using a three-level meta-analysis.MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases were searched from inception to May 2026. Ra…

AimThis study examines how multiple occupational attributes, including job satisfaction, occupational prestige, job stability, job decision authority, remuneration, and formal employment status, combine in relation to depressive symptoms among Chinese veterans.MethodsThis study employs fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to examine configurational associations, which is particularl…

Teachers are a particularly stressed occupational group with above-average burnout rates compared to other professions. Teacher stress significantly challenges teachers’ health, classroom interactions, and positive student development. Preventing this stress is of utmost importance. Proven frameworks help us understand and buffer teacher stress. However, each approach has its specific strengths a…

IntroductionSocio-emotional learning (SEL) has been increasingly recognized as a key contributor to students’ well-being, particularly when integrated into school curricula such as physical education (PE). Drawing on the CASEL framework, Self-Determination Theory, and Ecological Systems Theory, this study examines how SEL embedded in PE influences student well-being, focusing on the mediating rol…

BackgroundPhysical education university students face the dual demands of athletic training and academic responsibilities. Athletic fatigue may be associated with academic burnout through a possible “spillover effect,” yet its underlying mechanisms, boundary conditions, and population heterogeneity remain unclear. This study integrates variable-centered and person-centered research approaches to …

BackgroundEmotions play a crucial role in youth football performance and development, yet no validated instrument exists for measuring football-specific emotions among young players. This study aimed to develop and validate the Football Emotion Scale (FES) for Chinese youth football players.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among youth football players in China. The study included 492…

In Problem-Based Learning (PBL), tutors transform from traditional knowledge transmitters into learning facilitators, which renders accurate tutor evaluation essential to the effectiveness of PBL implementation. Nevertheless, it remains underexplored whether students' attitudes toward the PBL methodology exert systematic influences on tutor evaluation outcomes. To address this, a cross-sectional …

IntroductionIn the context of intensifying global ecological crises, leveraging social media platforms to foster spontaneous pro-environmental behaviors among college students has become a critical issue in sustainability research. This study integrates self-determination theory and the value-belief-norm theory to construct a serial dual-mediator model, with environmental intrinsic motivation and…

IntroductionThe scientific and rational nature of volleyball coaches’ pre-match tactical decision-making is crucial for enhancing athletes’ performance and improving team tactical effectiveness. This study aimed to construct and preliminarily validate an indicator system for factors influencing volleyball coaches’ pre-match tactical decision-making.MethodsBased on systems theory and sports traini…

BackgroundWith the rapid development of education, higher education in China has become increasingly accessible and widespread. The number of university graduates is rising every year, leading to a more competitive job market. As a result, enhancing college students’ employability has become an urgent issue. This study explores the mechanisms through which career planning and self-concept affect …

ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between physical activity and work engagement among university teachers, analyze the chained mediating roles of resilience and cognitive flexibility in this relationship, and provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for enhancing the mental health and work efficacy of university teachers.MethodsA convenience sampling method was used to select 500 in-…

ObjectiveTo investigate the association between intensive care unit nurses' moral resilience and the hospital ethical climate, moral courage, and moral sensitivity, and to determine whether moral courage and moral sensitivity mediate the relationship between ethical climate and moral resilience.MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional study. Overall, 363 intensive care unit nurses from eight tertiar…

Age-related declines in visuospatial working memory (WM), associated with the visuospatial sketchpad in Baddeley’s WM model, may impair cognitive functions including spatial orientation and visuospatial integration. Understanding these declines is important for designing interventions to support older adults’ functional independence. Although WM training has shown potential to improve WM performa…

IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) anxiety has emerged as a significant phenomenon accompanying the digital transformation and increasing adoption of AI in workplace settings. This study aims to identify and synthesize the different dimensions of AI anxiety discussed in prior research.MethodsThis systematic literature review combines the Scientific Procedures and Rationales for Systematic L…

ObjectiveThis systematic review examines the association between campus green spaces and mental well-being among university students, with a specific focus on evidence from mainland China and Hong Kong. It synthesizes findings on how different measures of greenness relate to mental health outcomes, including stress, anxiety, depression, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being.MethodsThe s…