What motivates girls to take up exercise during adolescence? Learning from those who succeed.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Research on stress and salivary cortisol has focused almost exclusively on the effects of negative psychological conditions or emotional states. Little attention has been drawn to the impact associated with positive psychological conditions, which have been shown recently to have significant influences on ne...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Lai JC,Evans PD,Ng SH,Chong AM,Siu OT,Chan CL,Ho SM,Ho RT,Chan P,Chan CC

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of our study was to identify individual factors that may predict which subset of prostate cancer patients is more likely to experience emotional distress. DESIGN AND METHODS:Prostate cancer survivors identified through the Icelandic Cancer Registry (N=184), completed questionnaires measuring emotion...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Agustsdottir S,Kristinsdottir A,Jonsdottir K,Larusdottir SO,Smari J,Valdimarsdottir HB

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The movement of patients in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners results in motion artefacts which impair image quality. Non-completion of scans leads to delay in diagnosis and increased costs. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an intervention to enable patients to stay still in MRI scanners (red...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Powell R,Ahmad M,Gilbert FJ,Brian D,Johnston M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Particularly in the health domain, humans thrive to reach an equilibrium between maximizing pleasure and minimizing harm. We propose that a cognitive strategy people employ to reach this equilibrium is the activation of Compensatory Health Beliefs (CHBs). CHBs are beliefs that the negative effects of an unhealthy beha...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Rabia M,Knäuper B,Miquelon P

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the one-year development of self-reported sleep problems in workers with no sleep problem at baseline, and to evaluate the role of work stress in the etiology of a new episode. DESIGN:A prospective design was employed. METHODS:A total of 816 employees with no sleepi...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Linton SJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this research was to replicate a study that examined how message framing and ease of imagination interact to influence attitudes towards the prevention of heart disease through physical activity and a healthy diet. Changes were made such that only physical activity behaviour was profiled and a...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Berry TR,Carson V

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can benefit survival and quality of life, it is rejected by a substantial proportion of people with motor neurone disease (MND). The aim of this study was to understand why some MND patients decline or withdraw from NIV. METHOD:Nine patients with MND (male = 7, mean a...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Ando H,Williams C,Angus RM,Thornton EW,Chakrabarti B,Cousins R,Piggin LH,Young CA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Behavioural intentions as well as action planning can facilitate the adoption and maintenance of physical activity under certain conditions. The present study examined levels of plan-specific self-efficacy and habit strength as possible conditions that may modify this relationship. DESIGN:As a secondary ana...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Di Maio S,Keller J,Hohl DH,Schwarzer R,Knoll N

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study prospectively investigated the relationship between life-events, perceived stress, and quality of life (QOL) following breast cancer diagnosis, using the bio-behavioural model of cancer stress as a framework. DESIGN:A longitudinal, self-report design was used. METHODS:Three waves of data from 10...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Beatty L,Lee C,Wade TD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study explored treatment mediators among caregivers of older adults who did not benefit from expressive writing in a recently published randomized clinical trial. METHODS:Twenty-seven expressive writing and time management participants completed questionnaires prior to writing, following their fourth w...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Mackenzie CS,Wiprzycka UJ,Hasher L,Goldstein D

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Theories and research regarding cognitive and emotional processing during the experience of profound stressors suggest that the presence of intrusive thoughts and feelings predicts greater use of avoidance and that the use of avoidance paradoxically predicts more intrusions. However, empirical investigations...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Bauer MR,Wiley JF,Weihs KL,Stanton AL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Renal transplantation (RTx) is considered the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) given its association with lower mortality, and improved overall quality of life and psychological functioning compared to dialysis. However, much less is known about which factors underlie these psychological...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： de Vries AM,Schulz T,Westerhuis R,Navis GJ,Niesing J,Ranchor AV,Schroevers MJ

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This pilot study investigated the effectiveness of a team-based sport/psychosocial intervention (Back of the Net, BTN) with an individual exercise (IE) and a control condition for the mental health of young men. DESIGN:Ten-week randomized control trial and eight-week post-intervention follow-up. Methods.  A ...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： McGale N,McArdle S,Gaffney P

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this paper was to explore how patients experience an initial oncology consultation. This study was part of a larger mixed methods research project designed to address the issue of improving communication and enhancing patient satisfaction with oncology consultations. DESIGN:Interpretive phenomeno...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Furber L,Bonas S,Murtagh G,Thomas A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study was to systematically review existing empirical research assessing levels and correlates of distress in significant others of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). METHODS:Systematic searches in CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO were conducted ...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Harris K,Band RJ,Cooper H,Macintyre VG,Mejia A,Wearden AJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reviews have called for integrative, theoretically informed models of the 'hundreds of associations' (Miller & Slap, 1989, p. 131) between psychosocial measures and adolescent smoking (e. g. Tyas & Pederson, 1998). Such a model was tested. METHOD:A prospective, classroom-based survey measuring previously ide...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Wilkinson D,Abraham C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the nature and management of needle-related distress in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). DESIGN:Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. METHODS:Fourteen child-parent dyads took part. Children (5 male; 9 female) had a mean age of 12.4 years (range 7-17) and were most...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Ayers S,Muller I,Mahoney L,Seddon P

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This research examined how conspiracy mentality may affect compliance with preventive health measures necessary to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and the underlying motivations to comply. DESIGN AND METHOD:We conducted two cross-sectional studies (Study 1 N = 762, Study 2 N = 229) on a French population, meas...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Marinthe G,Brown G,Delouvée S,Jolley D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cancer survivorship is often linked with identity reconstruction, and the extent to which individuals identify with their cancer experience may be an important aspect of their adjustment to longer-term cancer survivorship. However, little is known about the extent to which cancer is central to one's identity...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Park CL,Bharadwaj AK,Blank TO

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study was to systematically review the evidence for the potential promise of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) to increase physical activity among people with dementia (PWD). METHODS:PsychINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searche...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Nyman SR,Adamczewska N,Howlett N

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-nine Korean-English and Spanish-English bilingual students expressively wrote in their native language, English, or both languages on four occasions or were assigned to a non-writing control group. In addition to self-reports of adjustment, participants wore a recording device that sampled their natural languag...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Kim Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hardcore smokers have smoked for many years and do not intend to quit. They also seem unreceptive to information about smoking cessation. We developed a 30-min, tailored web-based intervention that includes motivational interviewing principles. It aims to increase hardcore smokers' intention to quit and thei...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Bommelé J,Schoenmakers TM,Kleinjan M,Peters GY,Dijkstra A,van de Mheen D

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This longitudinal study examined the effects of physical activity on self-rated health (SRH); specifically, predicted interactions between leisure activity and job activity, and between leisure activity and age, were evaluated in relation to SRH. METHODS:Survey data on age and leisure activity together with...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Parkes KR

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to apply behavioural reasoning theory (BRT) to the prediction of undergraduate students' binge drinking intentions and behaviour. The reasons students use to justify and defend binge drinking may provide important information on motivations underlying such behaviour. METHODS:Undergraduate ...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Norman P,Conner MT,Stride CB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low alcohol labels are a set of labels that carry descriptors such as 'low' or 'lighter' to denote alcohol content in beverages. There is growing interest from policymakers and producers in lower strength alcohol products. However, there is a lack of evidence on how the general population perceives verbal de...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Vasiljevic M,Couturier DL,Marteau TM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Facial palsy is a condition which can lead to significant changes in facial function and appearance. People with facial palsy often report psychosocial difficulties, including withdrawal from social activities, anxiety, negative body image, and low mood. This paper aimed to review all published research investi...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Hotton M,Huggons E,Hamlet C,Shore D,Johnson D,Norris JH,Kilcoyne S,Dalton L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sensory testing has been advocated for the diagnosis, prognosis, and outcome evaluation of pain patients, but responses to controlled stimuli have not been well correlated to clinical pain. As an initial step for improving the clinical relevance of sensory testing, this investigation compared appraisals of an...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Dannecker EA,Price DD,O'Connor PD,Robinson ME

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article reviews evidence regarding effects of psychotherapy on overall cancer survival time. Special emphasis is given to research on adverse effects of depression on cancer survival, breast cancer, and mediating psychophysiological pathways linking psychosocial support to longer survival. DESIGN:It re...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Spiegel D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which variables from a pool of potential predictors predict General Health Questionnaire 'caseness' in pre-registration nursing students. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey, utilizing self-report measures of sources of stress, stress (psychological distress) and coping, together with pertinent demogr...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Pryjmachuk S,Richards DA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In social-cognitive theory, it is hypothesized that mastery experiences (successfully implementing behaviour change) are a source of self-efficacy, and self-efficacy increases the opportunity for experiencing mastery. Vicarious experiences (seeing others succeed) are suggested as another source of self-effica...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Warner LM,Stadler G,Lüscher J,Knoll N,Ochsner S,Hornung R,Scholz U

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00