The present study mainly investigates the psychological strain of mobile workers who use information and communication technology. Data was collected via an onlinequestionnaire. More than 200 participants took part. The results show that the ergonomic conditions of mobile workers should be improved. Flexibility and decision-making latitude associated with mobile work are evaluated quite positiv...

OBJECTIVE Sickle cell disease (SCD) negatively impacts patients' functioning and quality of life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) promotes acceptance of difficult sensations, emotions, and thoughts when doing so facilitates living a values-based life. This study describes ACT for improving functioning and quality of life for an adolescent with SCD and his parents. METHODS A 16-year ol...

objective: personality traits affect human relationships, social interactions, treatment procedures, and essentially all human activities. the purpose of this study is to investigate the personality traits -including sensation seeking, flexibility, and happiness - among a variety of infertile women who were apt to choose assisted reproductive technology (art) or surrogacy. materials and methods...

Pastoral mental health is a topic that has only rarely been researched empirically in the psychological literature, yet a pastor's mental health can have a significant impact on churches, communities, and even nations (Royal and Thompson, Journal of Psychology and Christianity,31(3), 195-204, 2012). One of the thoughts prompting this research is that evangelical pastors might be expected to res...

The effecacy of motivational interview on intentional self-regulation, distress tolerance and psychological flexibility in men with substance abuse disorder undergoing maintenance therapy

The present study examined the relation between changes in psychological flexibility and changes in mental health stigma in the context of a 2.5-hour long Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group workshop for reducing mental health stigma. Of 27 college undergraduates who attended the workshop, 22 completed one-month follow-up assessments, and their data were used for analyses. Results revealed ...

Reminding children to think about alternatives is a strategy adults often use to promote children's cognitive flexibility, as well as children's engagement in and enjoyment of the task. The current study investigated whether the impacts of reminders on kindergarten children's cognitive flexibility, intrinsic motivation, and mood are moderated by who provides the reminders. Eighty-three healthy ...