BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this ...BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear.AIM To investigate emotion regulation habits impact on students negative emotions during lockdown,using the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic as a case example.METHODS During the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown,an online cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Chinese university.Emotional states were assessed using the Depression,Anxiety,and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21),while demographic data and emotion regulation habits were collected concurrently.Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0 and includedχ^(2)-tests for intergroup comparisons,Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient analysis to examine associations,and stepwise linear regression modeling to explore the relationships between emotion regulation habits and emotional states.Statistical significance was set atα=0.05.RESULTS Among the 494 valid questionnaires analyzed,the prevalence rates of negative emotional states were as follows:Depression(65.0%),anxiety(69.4%),and stress(50.8%).DASS-21 scores(mean±SD)demonstrated significant symptomatology:Total(48.77±34.88),depression(16.21±12.18),anxiety(14.90±11.91),and stress(17.64±12.07).Significant positive intercorrelations were observed among all DASS-21 subscales(P<0.01).Regression analysis identified key predictors of negative emotions(P<0.05):Risk factors included late-night frequency and academic pressure,while protective factors were the frequency of parental contact and the number of same-gender friends.Additionally,compensatory spending and binge eating positively predicted all negative emotion scores(β>0,P<0.01),whereas appropriate recreational activities negatively predicted these scores(β<0,P<0.01).CONCLUSION High negative emotion prevalence occurred among confined students.Recreational activities were protective,while compensatory spending and binge eating were risk factors,necessitating guided emotion regulation.展开更多
Background:Parenting exerts a profound influence on children’s mental health and behavioral development.Despite the high prevalence of children’s emotional and behavioral problems(CEBP)in China,evidence-based parent...Background:Parenting exerts a profound influence on children’s mental health and behavioral development.Despite the high prevalence of children’s emotional and behavioral problems(CEBP)in China,evidence-based parenting interventions remain scarcely investigated as preventive public health strategies.This pilot study evaluated a school-based intervention for preventing CEBP.Methods:We employed a quasi-experimental design with propensity score matching(PSM)to select 28 families(intervention:n=13;control:n=15)from two matched urban primary schools.Quantitative data from seven validated scales were analyzed using t-tests and ANCOVA.Qualitative insights were derived from 10 semi-structured interviews via thematic analysis.Results:Compared to the control group,the intervention group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in CEBP(p=0.020,Cohen’s d=0.92),parental adjustment(p=0.031,Cohen’s d=0.80),parenting confidence(p=0.003,Cohen’s d=1.04),and parentchild relationships(p=0.001,Cohen’s d=1.46).Non-significant effects were observed for parenting style,parental relationship,and parenting conflict(p>0.05).Qualitative analysis corroborated these findings and further identified contributing factors for non-significant outcomes,including challengeswithmeasurement adaptability and inconsistent co-parenting practices.Conclusions:This pilot study suggests that an authoritative parenting style may be effective and culturally adaptable in China.Positive parenting interventions appear to mitigate CEBP by reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors.However,improving parental relationships and parenting conflict may require targeted strategies.Given the pilot nature of this PSM-matched study(n=28),the findings should be interpreted as exploratory and used primarily for intervention refinement.展开更多
BACKGROUND Empathetic psychological care improves mood and enhances the quality of life in critically ill patients.AIM To study the impact of combining 222-nm ultraviolet(UV)disinfection with empathetic psychological ...BACKGROUND Empathetic psychological care improves mood and enhances the quality of life in critically ill patients.AIM To study the impact of combining 222-nm ultraviolet(UV)disinfection with empathetic psychological care on emotional states,nosocomial infection rates,and quality of life in critically ill patients.METHODS A total of 202 critically ill patients admitted to Beijing Ditan Hospital(December 2023 to May 2024)were randomly assigned to control(Ctrl,n=101)or observation groups(Obs,n=101).The Ctrl group received 222-nm UV disinfection and routine care,while the Obs group received 222-nm UV disinfection with empathetic psychological care.Emotional states[Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS)],hospital infection rates,quality of life(36-Item Short Form Health Survey),and patient satisfaction were evaluated.RESULTS At baseline,there were no significant differences in SAS and SDS scores between the groups(P>0.05).Following care,both groups demonstrated reductions in SAS and SDS scores,with the Obs group exhibiting a significantly greater reduction(P<0.05).The Obs group also experienced a significantly lower overall hospital infection rate(P<0.05).Similarly,while baseline 36-Item Short Form Health Survey scores did not differ significantly between the groups(P>0.05),post-care scores improved in both groups,with a greater improvement observed in the Obs group(P<0.05).Additionally,the Obs group reported higher patient satisfaction ratings(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combination of 222-nm UV disinfection and empathetic psychological care improves emotional states,reduces hospital infection rates,enhances the quality of life,and increases patient satisfaction among critically ill patients.展开更多
BACKGROUND Emotional reactions,such as anxiety,irritability,and aggressive behavior,have attracted clinical attention as behavioral and emotional problems in preschool-age children.AIM To investigate the current statu...BACKGROUND Emotional reactions,such as anxiety,irritability,and aggressive behavior,have attracted clinical attention as behavioral and emotional problems in preschool-age children.AIM To investigate the current status of family rearing,parental stress,and behavioral and emotional problems of preschool children and to analyze the mediating effect of the current status of family rearing on parental stress and behavioral/emo-tional problems.METHODS We use convenience sampling to select 258 preschool children in the physical examination center of our hospital from October 2021 to September 2023.The children and their parents were evaluated using a questionnaire survey.Pearson's correlation was used to analyze the correlation between child behavioral and emotional problems and parental stress and family rearing,and the structural equation model was constructed to test the mediating effect.RESULTS The score for behavioral/emotional problems of 258 preschool children was(27.54±3.63),the score for parental stress was(87.64±11.34),and the score for parental family rearing was(31.54±5.24).There was a positive correlation between the behavioral and emotional problems of the children and the“hostile/mandatory”parenting style;meanwhile,showed a negative correlation with the“support/participation”parenting style(all P<0.05).The intermediary effect value between the family upbringing of parents in parental stress and children's behavior problems was 29.89%.CONCLUSION Parental family upbringing has a mediating effect between parental stress and behavioral and emotional problems of children.Despite paying attention to the behavioral and emotional problems of preschool-age children,clinical medical staff should provide correct and reasonable parenting advice to their parents to promote the mental health of preschool-age children.展开更多
Although numerousfindings show that people experience both positive and negative experiences with regards to solitude,the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience remains unclear.The current stud...Although numerousfindings show that people experience both positive and negative experiences with regards to solitude,the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience remains unclear.The current study investigated the extent to which emotion regulation may play a suppressive role in the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience.Questionnaires on solitude capacity,emotion regulation,and emotional experience were completed by a sample of Chinese college students(n=844;432 females;Meanage=19.79 years,SD=1.43 years).The results of the indirect effect test showed that cognitive reappraisal suppresses the prediction of solitude capacity on positive emotions,while the solitude capacity prediction of negative emotions was suppressed by both cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression.This suggests that solitude capacity does not predict emotional experience directly,but instead is realized through an antagonistic system consisting of adaptive and nonadaptive emotion regulation strategies.Thesefindings provide cross-sectional empirical support for the ecological niche hypothesis of solitude,and are of theoretical significance in clarifying the role of internal mechanisms of solitude capacity on the human emotional experience.展开更多
The Guide to Learning and Development for Children Aged 3–6 states that“a pleasant emotion is one of the important indicators of children’s physical and mental health,and it is also the foundation for learning and ...The Guide to Learning and Development for Children Aged 3–6 states that“a pleasant emotion is one of the important indicators of children’s physical and mental health,and it is also the foundation for learning and development in other areas.”Emotional health in early childhood plays a significant role in their future development.This article focuses on understanding the characteristics of young children’s emotions and the factors that affect their emotional management.Simultaneously,it proposes effective methods for families and kindergartens to jointly protect children’s emotional and mental health,providing a healthy and positive growth environment for preschool children,and jointly supporting their growth.展开更多
Background:In China,the policy of rotating teachers between urban and rural schools has been implemented to reduce educational disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education.These teachers face unique pr...Background:In China,the policy of rotating teachers between urban and rural schools has been implemented to reduce educational disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education.These teachers face unique professional and emotional challenges during the rotation process,making their emotional labor a critical factor influencing their job performance.This study aimed to explore the relationship between rotating teachers’emotional labor strategies and job performance.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey among 577 rotating teachers selected through stratified random sampling from primary and secondary schools in Chinese mainland.Date were collected using the Teacher Emotional Labor Scale and the Teacher Job Performance Scale.Latent profile analysis(LPA)was employed to identify distinct categories of emotional labor strategies:indifferent,moderately engaged,naturally invested,proactively adjusted,and emotionally elevated.Results:Teachers in the naturally invested and proactively adjusted types demonstrated relatively higher job performance scores,followed by those in the emotionally elevated type.In contrast,teachers in the indifferent and moderate engagement types exhibited comparatively lower scores(F=25.858,p<0.001,η^(2)=0.153).These findings indicate a practical significance,suggestion that flexible and adaptive use emotional labor strategies is strongly associated with enhanced job performance.Conclusion:This study demonstrates that rotating teachers’job performance differs significantly across distinct emotional labor profiles,with balanced and adaptive emotional regulation emerging as a key determinant of higher performance.By identifying and characterizing individual-centered emotional labor profiles,the study advances understanding of how emotional regulation contributes to teachers’professional effectiveness.These results underscore the importance of providing systematic and personalized support to help rotating teachers develop adaptive emotional regulation skills.Targeted guidance should enable teachers to appropriately express and adjust their emotions,thereby avoiding both excessive and insufficient emotional labor and promoting sustainable professional development.展开更多
From children to teenagers and then to adults,individuals’emotional expression ability has undergone significant changes.From the compulsory education stage to the general senior middle school stage,students’cogniti...From children to teenagers and then to adults,individuals’emotional expression ability has undergone significant changes.From the compulsory education stage to the general senior middle school stage,students’cognitive and emotional needs will change greatly.Students of different school stages show significant differences in their vocal emotional expression,which not only affects their social skills but also has important guiding significance for educational practice.Therefore,this study focuses on the vocal emotional expression of students at different school stages.This study explores the differences in vocal emotional expression among students at different school stages(primary school,junior high school,and senior high school),with a focus on the expression characteristics of different emotional types and the situation of inconsistent internal and external emotions.The research results show that in terms of emotional types,students at different school stages have a relatively high accuracy rate in expressing sadness,while the accuracy rate for expressing anger is the lowest,and the accuracy rate for expressing anger is significantly lower than that for other emotions.In terms of school stages,the overall accuracy of emotional expression among students improves with the increase of school stages,but the differences between school stages are not significant.In the task of expressing inconsistent internal and external emotions,the study found that senior high school students have significantly better emotional conversion ability than primary and junior high school students,indicating that as the school stage increases,students’adaptability in complex emotional expression tasks gradually improves.展开更多
Based on previous experience,learning to avoid or seek certain specific stimuli again in the future is crucial for survival.Our brains are wired to assign a particular valence-either positive or negativeas a result of...Based on previous experience,learning to avoid or seek certain specific stimuli again in the future is crucial for survival.Our brains are wired to assign a particular valence-either positive or negativeas a result of sensory stimuli,and it is this valence that serves as the foundational motivation for our subsequent actions.Simply put,all motivational actions fall into two categories:pleasure-seeking behavior guided by positive emotional valence,and pain-avoiding behavior driven by negative emotional valence[1].The ability to shift from one emotional valence to another is an important characteristic of affective states,while the instability of emotional states underlies many psychiatric disorders,highlighting the clinical importance of managing and understanding these fluctuations.This ability to adapt emotional responses can be attained by modulating the gain across distinct neural pathways,thus enabling the nuanced and smooth assignment of valence through the strengthening or weakening of circuit activity[1,2].展开更多
In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators i...In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators in a way that resonates with human emotions.This research focuses on human anthropometric theories to design and control robotic facial actuators,addressing the limitations of existing approaches in expressing emotions naturally and accurately.The facial landmarks are extracted to determine the anthropometric indicators for designing the robot head and is employed to the displacement of these points to calculate emotional values using Fuzzy C-Mean(FCM).The rotating angles of skin actuators are required to account for the smaller emotions,which enhance the robot’s ability to perform emotions in reality.In addition,this study contributes a novel approach based on facial anthropometric indicators to tailor emotional expressions to diverse human characteristics,ensuring more personalized and intuitive interactions.The results demonstrated howfuzzy logic can be employed to improve a robot’s ability to express emotions,which are digitized into fuzzy values.This is also the contribution of the research,which laid the groundwork for robots that can interact with humans more intuitively and empathetically.The performed experiments demonstrated that the suitability of proposed models to conduct tasks related to human emotions with the accuracy of emotional value determination and motor angles is 0.96 and 0.97,respectively.展开更多
Narrative nursing has emerged as a vital approach in patient-centered care,and emphasize the importance of understanding patients’emotional experiences in addition to their physical health needs.In this article,we co...Narrative nursing has emerged as a vital approach in patient-centered care,and emphasize the importance of understanding patients’emotional experiences in addition to their physical health needs.In this article,we comment on the article by Zhou et al.Diseases such as acute pancreatitis can cause significant suffering and severely impact patients’quality of life.During treatment,routine nursing procedures such as gastric tube placement,oxygen therapy,monitoring,and nasogastric feeding often lack effective communication,which can adversely affect patients’recovery.This article highlights how narrative nursing can provide deeper insights into patients’emotional experiences,ultimately resulting in improved care outcomes.We also emphasize the role of narrative nursing in understanding and addressing these emotional needs to achieve personalized care,which can strengthen the therapeutic relationship between healthcare providers and patients.By recognizing the critical role of emotional well-being in patient care,we can develop comprehensive strategies that facilitate recovery and enhance overall quality of life.展开更多
This study examines the interaction between emotional states(anxiety and depression)and tinnitus severity in individuals undergoing a four-month sound therapy intervention.43 participants(28 males and 15 females)of a ...This study examines the interaction between emotional states(anxiety and depression)and tinnitus severity in individuals undergoing a four-month sound therapy intervention.43 participants(28 males and 15 females)of a study on four-month sound therapy of tinnitus were recruited and their tinnitus severity(Tinnitus Handicap Inventory,THI,and Tinnitus Functional Index,TFI)and emotional state(Hospitalary Anxiety and Depression Scale,HADS)were assessed before and after finishing the treatment.The participants,predominantly with moderate tinnitus,showed a significant reduction in tinnitus-related distress,with a mean reduction of approximately 30 points on both the THI and the TFI.Analysis revealed significant gender differences,with women experiencing higher baseline tinnitus distress but higher response to sound therapy.Emotional state assessments revealed moderate levels of anxiety and depression at baseline,which decreased significantly after therapy,particularly in women.Correlational analyses revealed a strong relationship between changes in emotional state and tinnitus severity,with reductions in anxiety and depression associated with improved tinnitus outcomes.The results highlight the complex relationship between emotional well-being and tinnitus severity and underline the potential of sound therapy to alleviate both emotional distress and tinnitus symptoms.展开更多
Tree canopy landscapes are an important component of urban forests and have the potential to influence human emotions.However,their influence on emotional responses remains unclear.The aims of this study were:(1)to de...Tree canopy landscapes are an important component of urban forests and have the potential to influence human emotions.However,their influence on emotional responses remains unclear.The aims of this study were:(1)to determine whether the canopy landscape affects human emotions;(2)to clarify the influence of canopy landscape on individual emotional indicators;and(3)to identify the ratio of canopy landscape elements with the most beneficial effects on human emotions.Different canopy landscape images were generated,and the self-reported emotions and neural activity of the subjects assessed before and after they viewed the images.The results of the statistical analysis were intuitively displayed by a ternary phase diagram.We found that the canopy landscape affected human emotions and different proportions of canopy landscape elements led to significant differences in excitement,depression and confusion.Higher proportions of blue elements and lower proportions of green and other elements characterized the canopy landscape with the most beneficial effect on human emotions.These findings will promote further research on canopy landscapes,inform the planning and design of urban forests,and contribute to the field of landscape architecture.展开更多
BACKGROUND Psychotic disorders are characterized by both positive symptoms(hallucinations,delusions)and negative symptoms(emotional blunting,anhedonia)that impair daily functioning.While antipsychotic drugs and psycho...BACKGROUND Psychotic disorders are characterized by both positive symptoms(hallucinations,delusions)and negative symptoms(emotional blunting,anhedonia)that impair daily functioning.While antipsychotic drugs and psychological interventions are effective when addressing positive symptoms,treatment of negative symptoms remains an ongoing challenge.Mindfulness-based interventions(MBIs)have been shown to reduce negative psychotic symptoms.However,as negative psychotic symptoms are assessed as a sole entity rather than a sum of manifestations,the effect of MBIs remains unclear.AIM To examine the effects of MBI in addition to integrated rehabilitation treatment(IRT)for people experiencing psychosis on each of the negative psychotic symptoms.METHODS A randomized controlled clinical trial with preintervention and postintervention measures was designed.The main outcome variable was negative psychotic symptoms assessed through the seven subscales of the Spanish version of the positive and negative syndrome scale.Data were analyzed using a repeated measures analysis of variance and reliable change index calculation.RESULTS There were no statistical differences between groups at the preintervention assessment.Statistically significant differences were found after MBI for the time in emotional withdrawal(F=37.75,P<0.001,η2=0.437)and social withdrawal(F=37.75,P<0.001,η2=0.437).CONCLUSION MBI added to IRT reduced the lack of interest and involvement with affective commitment to daily life activities,and interest and engagement in social activities increased.These negative psychotic symptoms were not improved by IRT alone.展开更多
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,its application in higher education has gradually shifted from traditional teaching aids to deeper levels of interactive learning and emotional conne...With the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,its application in higher education has gradually shifted from traditional teaching aids to deeper levels of interactive learning and emotional connection support.AI can enhance teaching efficiency,personalized learning,and real-time feedback;however,in areas such as emotional communication and teacher-student interaction,AI still cannot fully replace the role of teachers.This study aims to explore the transformation of teacher-student relationships in the era of AI,analyze the impact of AI technology on teaching interaction,emotional support,and teacher-student trust,and propose strategies to address these challenges.The research findings indicate that while AI has significant advantages in improving educational efficiency,it has limitations in interpersonal emotional support and the transformation of the teacher’s role.To ensure the comprehensiveness and humanization of education,educators should strengthen emotional care and improve students’emotional literacy in the use of AI,and implement transparent data management and privacy protection measures to enhance teacher-student trust.The study also suggests that by enhancing teacher-student trust,strengthening emotional support,and increasing transparency,educators can effectively address the challenges of teacher-student relationships in the AI era.This research provides theoretical support and practical guidance for the integration of AI technology with educational humanistic care,promoting more comprehensive,personalized,and humane educational development.展开更多
Climate change has well-documented psychological consequences for society.However,the emotional experiences of frontline conservation professionals remain underexplored.As key knowledge producers and participants in d...Climate change has well-documented psychological consequences for society.However,the emotional experiences of frontline conservation professionals remain underexplored.As key knowledge producers and participants in decision-making processes,conservation researchers play a crucial role in shaping and implementing adaptation and mitigation efforts,which are pivotal for effective climate planning.Understanding their emotional responses is essential for enhancing the success of these strategies and supporting climate action.This study aims to identify the most prevalent emotions experienced by conservation researchers regarding climate change across various countries and to examine the qualitative and quantitative factors shaping these emotions.An online survey was conducted with 362 participants from 98 academic and research institutions,utilising both closed and open-ended questions to capture demographic data,climate knowledge,stances on mitigation and adaptation,and emotional responses.Data analysis revealed that feelings of powerlessness,guilt,and concern were most frequently reported,driven by a profound sense of inability to halt climate change,frustration with perceived inaction by governments and industries,and self-assessed personal shortcomings.Age and stances on climate adaptation were identified as primary factors influencing emotional responses,particularly among individuals aged 20–50 and 61–70,with opposition to adaptation correlating with stronger emotional reactions.Demographic factors such as region,place of residence,and mitigation stances played a minor role.These findings provide valuable insights into the psychological well-being of conservation researchers related to climate change.展开更多
Teacher attrition remains a persistent concern,with decisions about whether to remain in teaching often taking shape during the pre-service phase.While recent quantitative research has identified enjoyment as a key pr...Teacher attrition remains a persistent concern,with decisions about whether to remain in teaching often taking shape during the pre-service phase.While recent quantitative research has identified enjoyment as a key predictor of pre-service teacher persistence,little is known about how enjoyment is experienced and sustained in everyday teaching practice.Addressing this gap,this narrative inquiry explores how enjoyment functions as an emotional resource shaping a pre-service teacher’s desire to persist in teaching during a project-based learning(PBL)practicum.Focusing on the narrative experiences of a pre-service English teacher,Yang,the study draws on semi-structured interviews,emotion diaries,and classroom observations collected over seven weeks.The findings show that enjoyment initially emerged from students’engagement and visible learning,but became fragile when Yang encountered instructional uncertainty and emotional strain.Through reflective meaning-making,enjoyment was reinterpreted as something that could coexist with difficulty,enabling it to be sustained.The study reconceptualises persistence as a narrative,future-oriented professional orientation shaped through emotional experience.展开更多
Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,pro...Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,professional adaptation,and quality of communication with patients.The causes of emotional expression difficulties include individual personality,emotional intelligence,educational background,and socio-cultural pressures.To address this issue,it is recommended to enhance nursing students emotional expression and regulation capabilities through psychological interventions,emotional intelligence training,and optimization of educational systems,thereby improving their mental health and career development,ultimately enhancing nursing service quality and doctor-patient relationships.展开更多
This study investigated the relationship between AI anxiety and deviant behavior,as well as the roles of emotional exhaustion and leader support in this context.The sample comprised 381 Chinese e-commerce employees(72...This study investigated the relationship between AI anxiety and deviant behavior,as well as the roles of emotional exhaustion and leader support in this context.The sample comprised 381 Chinese e-commerce employees(72.7%female,age range 21–36 years).The results of the Process model analysis indicate that AI anxiety significantly is associated with higher deviant behaviour.Emotional exhaustion partially mediates this relationship between AI anxiety and employee deviant behavior exacerbating deviant behaviour.Leader support moderates the AI anxiety effect on emotional exhaustion such that when leader support is low.AI anxiety is associated with higher emotional exhaustion among employees.By implication,high levels of leader support can alleviate AI anxiety of employees.Employer organizations should provide appropriate guidance when introducing AI technology to prevent AI anxiety and associated emotional exhaustion and deviant behavior.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear.AIM To investigate emotion regulation habits impact on students negative emotions during lockdown,using the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic as a case example.METHODS During the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown,an online cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Chinese university.Emotional states were assessed using the Depression,Anxiety,and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21),while demographic data and emotion regulation habits were collected concurrently.Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0 and includedχ^(2)-tests for intergroup comparisons,Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient analysis to examine associations,and stepwise linear regression modeling to explore the relationships between emotion regulation habits and emotional states.Statistical significance was set atα=0.05.RESULTS Among the 494 valid questionnaires analyzed,the prevalence rates of negative emotional states were as follows:Depression(65.0%),anxiety(69.4%),and stress(50.8%).DASS-21 scores(mean±SD)demonstrated significant symptomatology:Total(48.77±34.88),depression(16.21±12.18),anxiety(14.90±11.91),and stress(17.64±12.07).Significant positive intercorrelations were observed among all DASS-21 subscales(P<0.01).Regression analysis identified key predictors of negative emotions(P<0.05):Risk factors included late-night frequency and academic pressure,while protective factors were the frequency of parental contact and the number of same-gender friends.Additionally,compensatory spending and binge eating positively predicted all negative emotion scores(β>0,P<0.01),whereas appropriate recreational activities negatively predicted these scores(β<0,P<0.01).CONCLUSION High negative emotion prevalence occurred among confined students.Recreational activities were protective,while compensatory spending and binge eating were risk factors,necessitating guided emotion regulation.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China[18BSH146].
文摘Background:Parenting exerts a profound influence on children’s mental health and behavioral development.Despite the high prevalence of children’s emotional and behavioral problems(CEBP)in China,evidence-based parenting interventions remain scarcely investigated as preventive public health strategies.This pilot study evaluated a school-based intervention for preventing CEBP.Methods:We employed a quasi-experimental design with propensity score matching(PSM)to select 28 families(intervention:n=13;control:n=15)from two matched urban primary schools.Quantitative data from seven validated scales were analyzed using t-tests and ANCOVA.Qualitative insights were derived from 10 semi-structured interviews via thematic analysis.Results:Compared to the control group,the intervention group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in CEBP(p=0.020,Cohen’s d=0.92),parental adjustment(p=0.031,Cohen’s d=0.80),parenting confidence(p=0.003,Cohen’s d=1.04),and parentchild relationships(p=0.001,Cohen’s d=1.46).Non-significant effects were observed for parenting style,parental relationship,and parenting conflict(p>0.05).Qualitative analysis corroborated these findings and further identified contributing factors for non-significant outcomes,including challengeswithmeasurement adaptability and inconsistent co-parenting practices.Conclusions:This pilot study suggests that an authoritative parenting style may be effective and culturally adaptable in China.Positive parenting interventions appear to mitigate CEBP by reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors.However,improving parental relationships and parenting conflict may require targeted strategies.Given the pilot nature of this PSM-matched study(n=28),the findings should be interpreted as exploratory and used primarily for intervention refinement.
基金Supported by Beijing Ditan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University“Sailing Plan”,No.DTQH-202405.
文摘BACKGROUND Empathetic psychological care improves mood and enhances the quality of life in critically ill patients.AIM To study the impact of combining 222-nm ultraviolet(UV)disinfection with empathetic psychological care on emotional states,nosocomial infection rates,and quality of life in critically ill patients.METHODS A total of 202 critically ill patients admitted to Beijing Ditan Hospital(December 2023 to May 2024)were randomly assigned to control(Ctrl,n=101)or observation groups(Obs,n=101).The Ctrl group received 222-nm UV disinfection and routine care,while the Obs group received 222-nm UV disinfection with empathetic psychological care.Emotional states[Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS)],hospital infection rates,quality of life(36-Item Short Form Health Survey),and patient satisfaction were evaluated.RESULTS At baseline,there were no significant differences in SAS and SDS scores between the groups(P>0.05).Following care,both groups demonstrated reductions in SAS and SDS scores,with the Obs group exhibiting a significantly greater reduction(P<0.05).The Obs group also experienced a significantly lower overall hospital infection rate(P<0.05).Similarly,while baseline 36-Item Short Form Health Survey scores did not differ significantly between the groups(P>0.05),post-care scores improved in both groups,with a greater improvement observed in the Obs group(P<0.05).Additionally,the Obs group reported higher patient satisfaction ratings(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combination of 222-nm UV disinfection and empathetic psychological care improves emotional states,reduces hospital infection rates,enhances the quality of life,and increases patient satisfaction among critically ill patients.
基金Supported by the Shijiazhuang Science and Technology Research and Development Program,No.221460383.
文摘BACKGROUND Emotional reactions,such as anxiety,irritability,and aggressive behavior,have attracted clinical attention as behavioral and emotional problems in preschool-age children.AIM To investigate the current status of family rearing,parental stress,and behavioral and emotional problems of preschool children and to analyze the mediating effect of the current status of family rearing on parental stress and behavioral/emo-tional problems.METHODS We use convenience sampling to select 258 preschool children in the physical examination center of our hospital from October 2021 to September 2023.The children and their parents were evaluated using a questionnaire survey.Pearson's correlation was used to analyze the correlation between child behavioral and emotional problems and parental stress and family rearing,and the structural equation model was constructed to test the mediating effect.RESULTS The score for behavioral/emotional problems of 258 preschool children was(27.54±3.63),the score for parental stress was(87.64±11.34),and the score for parental family rearing was(31.54±5.24).There was a positive correlation between the behavioral and emotional problems of the children and the“hostile/mandatory”parenting style;meanwhile,showed a negative correlation with the“support/participation”parenting style(all P<0.05).The intermediary effect value between the family upbringing of parents in parental stress and children's behavior problems was 29.89%.CONCLUSION Parental family upbringing has a mediating effect between parental stress and behavioral and emotional problems of children.Despite paying attention to the behavioral and emotional problems of preschool-age children,clinical medical staff should provide correct and reasonable parenting advice to their parents to promote the mental health of preschool-age children.
基金supported by grants from the Doctoral Research Project of Yan’an University(2003-205040349)the 2022 General Special Scientific Research Plan Project of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education(YDZZYB23-40)the Social Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2023P013 and 2024P028).
文摘Although numerousfindings show that people experience both positive and negative experiences with regards to solitude,the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience remains unclear.The current study investigated the extent to which emotion regulation may play a suppressive role in the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience.Questionnaires on solitude capacity,emotion regulation,and emotional experience were completed by a sample of Chinese college students(n=844;432 females;Meanage=19.79 years,SD=1.43 years).The results of the indirect effect test showed that cognitive reappraisal suppresses the prediction of solitude capacity on positive emotions,while the solitude capacity prediction of negative emotions was suppressed by both cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression.This suggests that solitude capacity does not predict emotional experience directly,but instead is realized through an antagonistic system consisting of adaptive and nonadaptive emotion regulation strategies.Thesefindings provide cross-sectional empirical support for the ecological niche hypothesis of solitude,and are of theoretical significance in clarifying the role of internal mechanisms of solitude capacity on the human emotional experience.
文摘The Guide to Learning and Development for Children Aged 3–6 states that“a pleasant emotion is one of the important indicators of children’s physical and mental health,and it is also the foundation for learning and development in other areas.”Emotional health in early childhood plays a significant role in their future development.This article focuses on understanding the characteristics of young children’s emotions and the factors that affect their emotional management.Simultaneously,it proposes effective methods for families and kindergartens to jointly protect children’s emotional and mental health,providing a healthy and positive growth environment for preschool children,and jointly supporting their growth.
基金funded by the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(China),grant number GZ20232369.No part of the study(design,data collection,and curation analysis,manuscript preparation or publication)was influenced by the funder.
文摘Background:In China,the policy of rotating teachers between urban and rural schools has been implemented to reduce educational disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education.These teachers face unique professional and emotional challenges during the rotation process,making their emotional labor a critical factor influencing their job performance.This study aimed to explore the relationship between rotating teachers’emotional labor strategies and job performance.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey among 577 rotating teachers selected through stratified random sampling from primary and secondary schools in Chinese mainland.Date were collected using the Teacher Emotional Labor Scale and the Teacher Job Performance Scale.Latent profile analysis(LPA)was employed to identify distinct categories of emotional labor strategies:indifferent,moderately engaged,naturally invested,proactively adjusted,and emotionally elevated.Results:Teachers in the naturally invested and proactively adjusted types demonstrated relatively higher job performance scores,followed by those in the emotionally elevated type.In contrast,teachers in the indifferent and moderate engagement types exhibited comparatively lower scores(F=25.858,p<0.001,η^(2)=0.153).These findings indicate a practical significance,suggestion that flexible and adaptive use emotional labor strategies is strongly associated with enhanced job performance.Conclusion:This study demonstrates that rotating teachers’job performance differs significantly across distinct emotional labor profiles,with balanced and adaptive emotional regulation emerging as a key determinant of higher performance.By identifying and characterizing individual-centered emotional labor profiles,the study advances understanding of how emotional regulation contributes to teachers’professional effectiveness.These results underscore the importance of providing systematic and personalized support to help rotating teachers develop adaptive emotional regulation skills.Targeted guidance should enable teachers to appropriately express and adjust their emotions,thereby avoiding both excessive and insufficient emotional labor and promoting sustainable professional development.
文摘From children to teenagers and then to adults,individuals’emotional expression ability has undergone significant changes.From the compulsory education stage to the general senior middle school stage,students’cognitive and emotional needs will change greatly.Students of different school stages show significant differences in their vocal emotional expression,which not only affects their social skills but also has important guiding significance for educational practice.Therefore,this study focuses on the vocal emotional expression of students at different school stages.This study explores the differences in vocal emotional expression among students at different school stages(primary school,junior high school,and senior high school),with a focus on the expression characteristics of different emotional types and the situation of inconsistent internal and external emotions.The research results show that in terms of emotional types,students at different school stages have a relatively high accuracy rate in expressing sadness,while the accuracy rate for expressing anger is the lowest,and the accuracy rate for expressing anger is significantly lower than that for other emotions.In terms of school stages,the overall accuracy of emotional expression among students improves with the increase of school stages,but the differences between school stages are not significant.In the task of expressing inconsistent internal and external emotions,the study found that senior high school students have significantly better emotional conversion ability than primary and junior high school students,indicating that as the school stage increases,students’adaptability in complex emotional expression tasks gradually improves.
基金supported by grants from the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong province(2019B030335001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32200815)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M721218).
文摘Based on previous experience,learning to avoid or seek certain specific stimuli again in the future is crucial for survival.Our brains are wired to assign a particular valence-either positive or negativeas a result of sensory stimuli,and it is this valence that serves as the foundational motivation for our subsequent actions.Simply put,all motivational actions fall into two categories:pleasure-seeking behavior guided by positive emotional valence,and pain-avoiding behavior driven by negative emotional valence[1].The ability to shift from one emotional valence to another is an important characteristic of affective states,while the instability of emotional states underlies many psychiatric disorders,highlighting the clinical importance of managing and understanding these fluctuations.This ability to adapt emotional responses can be attained by modulating the gain across distinct neural pathways,thus enabling the nuanced and smooth assignment of valence through the strengthening or weakening of circuit activity[1,2].
基金funded by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City-UEH,Vietnam.
文摘In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators in a way that resonates with human emotions.This research focuses on human anthropometric theories to design and control robotic facial actuators,addressing the limitations of existing approaches in expressing emotions naturally and accurately.The facial landmarks are extracted to determine the anthropometric indicators for designing the robot head and is employed to the displacement of these points to calculate emotional values using Fuzzy C-Mean(FCM).The rotating angles of skin actuators are required to account for the smaller emotions,which enhance the robot’s ability to perform emotions in reality.In addition,this study contributes a novel approach based on facial anthropometric indicators to tailor emotional expressions to diverse human characteristics,ensuring more personalized and intuitive interactions.The results demonstrated howfuzzy logic can be employed to improve a robot’s ability to express emotions,which are digitized into fuzzy values.This is also the contribution of the research,which laid the groundwork for robots that can interact with humans more intuitively and empathetically.The performed experiments demonstrated that the suitability of proposed models to conduct tasks related to human emotions with the accuracy of emotional value determination and motor angles is 0.96 and 0.97,respectively.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82100123。
文摘Narrative nursing has emerged as a vital approach in patient-centered care,and emphasize the importance of understanding patients’emotional experiences in addition to their physical health needs.In this article,we comment on the article by Zhou et al.Diseases such as acute pancreatitis can cause significant suffering and severely impact patients’quality of life.During treatment,routine nursing procedures such as gastric tube placement,oxygen therapy,monitoring,and nasogastric feeding often lack effective communication,which can adversely affect patients’recovery.This article highlights how narrative nursing can provide deeper insights into patients’emotional experiences,ultimately resulting in improved care outcomes.We also emphasize the role of narrative nursing in understanding and addressing these emotional needs to achieve personalized care,which can strengthen the therapeutic relationship between healthcare providers and patients.By recognizing the critical role of emotional well-being in patient care,we can develop comprehensive strategies that facilitate recovery and enhance overall quality of life.
文摘This study examines the interaction between emotional states(anxiety and depression)and tinnitus severity in individuals undergoing a four-month sound therapy intervention.43 participants(28 males and 15 females)of a study on four-month sound therapy of tinnitus were recruited and their tinnitus severity(Tinnitus Handicap Inventory,THI,and Tinnitus Functional Index,TFI)and emotional state(Hospitalary Anxiety and Depression Scale,HADS)were assessed before and after finishing the treatment.The participants,predominantly with moderate tinnitus,showed a significant reduction in tinnitus-related distress,with a mean reduction of approximately 30 points on both the THI and the TFI.Analysis revealed significant gender differences,with women experiencing higher baseline tinnitus distress but higher response to sound therapy.Emotional state assessments revealed moderate levels of anxiety and depression at baseline,which decreased significantly after therapy,particularly in women.Correlational analyses revealed a strong relationship between changes in emotional state and tinnitus severity,with reductions in anxiety and depression associated with improved tinnitus outcomes.The results highlight the complex relationship between emotional well-being and tinnitus severity and underline the potential of sound therapy to alleviate both emotional distress and tinnitus symptoms.
基金co-funded by the Talent Initiation Program of the Scientific Research Development Fund of Zhejiang A&F University(2021LFR041and 2022LFR040)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52278084).
文摘Tree canopy landscapes are an important component of urban forests and have the potential to influence human emotions.However,their influence on emotional responses remains unclear.The aims of this study were:(1)to determine whether the canopy landscape affects human emotions;(2)to clarify the influence of canopy landscape on individual emotional indicators;and(3)to identify the ratio of canopy landscape elements with the most beneficial effects on human emotions.Different canopy landscape images were generated,and the self-reported emotions and neural activity of the subjects assessed before and after they viewed the images.The results of the statistical analysis were intuitively displayed by a ternary phase diagram.We found that the canopy landscape affected human emotions and different proportions of canopy landscape elements led to significant differences in excitement,depression and confusion.Higher proportions of blue elements and lower proportions of green and other elements characterized the canopy landscape with the most beneficial effect on human emotions.These findings will promote further research on canopy landscapes,inform the planning and design of urban forests,and contribute to the field of landscape architecture.
基金Supported by the R+D Project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by FEDER,EU,No.PID2021-122987OA-I00.
文摘BACKGROUND Psychotic disorders are characterized by both positive symptoms(hallucinations,delusions)and negative symptoms(emotional blunting,anhedonia)that impair daily functioning.While antipsychotic drugs and psychological interventions are effective when addressing positive symptoms,treatment of negative symptoms remains an ongoing challenge.Mindfulness-based interventions(MBIs)have been shown to reduce negative psychotic symptoms.However,as negative psychotic symptoms are assessed as a sole entity rather than a sum of manifestations,the effect of MBIs remains unclear.AIM To examine the effects of MBI in addition to integrated rehabilitation treatment(IRT)for people experiencing psychosis on each of the negative psychotic symptoms.METHODS A randomized controlled clinical trial with preintervention and postintervention measures was designed.The main outcome variable was negative psychotic symptoms assessed through the seven subscales of the Spanish version of the positive and negative syndrome scale.Data were analyzed using a repeated measures analysis of variance and reliable change index calculation.RESULTS There were no statistical differences between groups at the preintervention assessment.Statistically significant differences were found after MBI for the time in emotional withdrawal(F=37.75,P<0.001,η2=0.437)and social withdrawal(F=37.75,P<0.001,η2=0.437).CONCLUSION MBI added to IRT reduced the lack of interest and involvement with affective commitment to daily life activities,and interest and engagement in social activities increased.These negative psychotic symptoms were not improved by IRT alone.
基金The 2024 Higher Education Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong University of Science and Technology,“Teaching Practice of Human Resource Management Course Based on SPOC+FC Hybrid Teaching Mode”(GKZLGC2024024)。
文摘With the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,its application in higher education has gradually shifted from traditional teaching aids to deeper levels of interactive learning and emotional connection support.AI can enhance teaching efficiency,personalized learning,and real-time feedback;however,in areas such as emotional communication and teacher-student interaction,AI still cannot fully replace the role of teachers.This study aims to explore the transformation of teacher-student relationships in the era of AI,analyze the impact of AI technology on teaching interaction,emotional support,and teacher-student trust,and propose strategies to address these challenges.The research findings indicate that while AI has significant advantages in improving educational efficiency,it has limitations in interpersonal emotional support and the transformation of the teacher’s role.To ensure the comprehensiveness and humanization of education,educators should strengthen emotional care and improve students’emotional literacy in the use of AI,and implement transparent data management and privacy protection measures to enhance teacher-student trust.The study also suggests that by enhancing teacher-student trust,strengthening emotional support,and increasing transparency,educators can effectively address the challenges of teacher-student relationships in the AI era.This research provides theoretical support and practical guidance for the integration of AI technology with educational humanistic care,promoting more comprehensive,personalized,and humane educational development.
基金funded the Ecuadorian National Secretary of Higher Education,Science and Technology(SENESCYT),through the Scholarship Programme 2012.
文摘Climate change has well-documented psychological consequences for society.However,the emotional experiences of frontline conservation professionals remain underexplored.As key knowledge producers and participants in decision-making processes,conservation researchers play a crucial role in shaping and implementing adaptation and mitigation efforts,which are pivotal for effective climate planning.Understanding their emotional responses is essential for enhancing the success of these strategies and supporting climate action.This study aims to identify the most prevalent emotions experienced by conservation researchers regarding climate change across various countries and to examine the qualitative and quantitative factors shaping these emotions.An online survey was conducted with 362 participants from 98 academic and research institutions,utilising both closed and open-ended questions to capture demographic data,climate knowledge,stances on mitigation and adaptation,and emotional responses.Data analysis revealed that feelings of powerlessness,guilt,and concern were most frequently reported,driven by a profound sense of inability to halt climate change,frustration with perceived inaction by governments and industries,and self-assessed personal shortcomings.Age and stances on climate adaptation were identified as primary factors influencing emotional responses,particularly among individuals aged 20–50 and 61–70,with opposition to adaptation correlating with stronger emotional reactions.Demographic factors such as region,place of residence,and mitigation stances played a minor role.These findings provide valuable insights into the psychological well-being of conservation researchers related to climate change.
基金supported by Guangdong Province Online&Offline Blended First-class Four-year Higher Education Course-Advanced English(Certified by Education Department of Guangdong Province in 2022,No.301)AI+Knowledge Mapping of Advanced English Course(Certified by Academic Affairs Department of Zhaoqing University in 2025,No.3)Under the U-A-S Collaboration Context:A Study and Practice of Teaching Design Based on New Junior High School English Textbooks(Certified by Academic Affairs Department of Zhaoqing University in 2025,No.zlgc2025039).
文摘Teacher attrition remains a persistent concern,with decisions about whether to remain in teaching often taking shape during the pre-service phase.While recent quantitative research has identified enjoyment as a key predictor of pre-service teacher persistence,little is known about how enjoyment is experienced and sustained in everyday teaching practice.Addressing this gap,this narrative inquiry explores how enjoyment functions as an emotional resource shaping a pre-service teacher’s desire to persist in teaching during a project-based learning(PBL)practicum.Focusing on the narrative experiences of a pre-service English teacher,Yang,the study draws on semi-structured interviews,emotion diaries,and classroom observations collected over seven weeks.The findings show that enjoyment initially emerged from students’engagement and visible learning,but became fragile when Yang encountered instructional uncertainty and emotional strain.Through reflective meaning-making,enjoyment was reinterpreted as something that could coexist with difficulty,enabling it to be sustained.The study reconceptualises persistence as a narrative,future-oriented professional orientation shaped through emotional experience.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(71774049).
文摘Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,professional adaptation,and quality of communication with patients.The causes of emotional expression difficulties include individual personality,emotional intelligence,educational background,and socio-cultural pressures.To address this issue,it is recommended to enhance nursing students emotional expression and regulation capabilities through psychological interventions,emotional intelligence training,and optimization of educational systems,thereby improving their mental health and career development,ultimately enhancing nursing service quality and doctor-patient relationships.
基金funded by Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational&Technical College Talent Introduction Research Project and 2024 Guangxi Vocational Education Teaching Reform Research Project grant number[GXSTKYZX20240603]and[GXGZJG2024B125]and the APC was funded by GEVT College.
文摘This study investigated the relationship between AI anxiety and deviant behavior,as well as the roles of emotional exhaustion and leader support in this context.The sample comprised 381 Chinese e-commerce employees(72.7%female,age range 21–36 years).The results of the Process model analysis indicate that AI anxiety significantly is associated with higher deviant behaviour.Emotional exhaustion partially mediates this relationship between AI anxiety and employee deviant behavior exacerbating deviant behaviour.Leader support moderates the AI anxiety effect on emotional exhaustion such that when leader support is low.AI anxiety is associated with higher emotional exhaustion among employees.By implication,high levels of leader support can alleviate AI anxiety of employees.Employer organizations should provide appropriate guidance when introducing AI technology to prevent AI anxiety and associated emotional exhaustion and deviant behavior.
