European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education

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Conceptualisation of Digital Wellbeing Associated with Generative Artificial Intelligence from the Perspective of University Students

by Michal Černý

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 197; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100197 (registering DOI) - 27 Sep 2025

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Digital wellbeing has been the subject of extensive research in educational contexts. Yet, there remains a paucity of studies conducted within the paradigm of generative AI, a field with the potential to significantly influence students’ sentiments and dispositions in this domain. This study [...] Read more.

Digital wellbeing has been the subject of extensive research in educational contexts. Yet, there remains a paucity of studies conducted within the paradigm of generative AI, a field with the potential to significantly influence students’ sentiments and dispositions in this domain. This study analyses 474 student recommendations (information science and library science) for digital wellbeing in generative artificial intelligence. The research is based on the context of pragmatism, which rejects the differentiation between thinking and acting and ties both phenomena into one interpretive whole. The research method is thematic analysis; students proposed rules for digital wellbeing in the context of generative AI, which was followed by the established theory. The study has identified four specific areas that need to be the focus of research attention: societal expectations of the positive benefits of using generative AI, particular ways of interacting with generative AI, its risks, and students’ adaptive strategies. Research has shown that risks in this context must be considered part of the elements that make up the environment in which students seek to achieve balance through adaptive strategies. The key adaptive elements included the ability to think critically and creatively, autonomy, care for others, take responsibility, and the reflected ontological difference between humans and machines. Full article

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Digital Divides in Older People: Assessment of Digital Competencies and Proposals for Meaningful Inclusion

by Rocío Fernández-Piqueras, Rómulo J. González-García, Roberto Sanz-Ponce and Joana Calero-Plaza

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100196 - 26 Sep 2025

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Background: Currently, population aging and the growing incorporation of digital technologies into everyday life highlight the need to ensure the digital inclusion of older adults. This is due to the existence of a significant digital divide that affects this population group, limiting not [...] Read more.

Background: Currently, population aging and the growing incorporation of digital technologies into everyday life highlight the need to ensure the digital inclusion of older adults. This is due to the existence of a significant digital divide that affects this population group, limiting not only their access to services and opportunities but also their emotional well-being and quality of life. The lack of digital skills can generate feelings of exclusion, frustration, and dependence, negatively impacting their mental health and autonomy. Methods: The objective of this study is to assess the level of basic digital competence in 404 older adults using the Scale of Basic Digital Competence in Older Adults (DigCompB_PM) in order to identify existing digital divides and provide empirical evidence for the design of educational interventions that promote the digital inclusion of this population group. To this end, we start with the following research question: Are older adults prepared to face the digital and knowledge society, taking into account personal variables such as age, gender, geographical location, place of residence, and type of cohabitation? Results: The findings reveal that participants scored highest in the dimension related to safety and digital device usage while scoring lowest in online collaboration, indicating a disparity between basic digital skills and collaborative competencies. Cluster analysis further demonstrates that age and previous occupational experience significantly influence digital literacy levels. These results highlight the heterogeneity of digital competence among older adults. Conclusions: The study concludes by emphasising the importance of implementing tailored policies that enhance digital literacy in this population. Key factors such as accessibility, training, and motivation should guide such efforts. Additionally, intergenerational learning emerges as a promising strategy, facilitating the development of digital skills through knowledge exchange and sustained support from younger cohorts. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health and Well-Being among Older Adults: Current Trends and Future Challenges)

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Validation of the Social Innovation Tendency Scale in Mexico

by José Francisco Muñoz-Valle, Lucía Estrada-Pereira, Francisco Javier Turrubiates-Hernández, Alexis Missael Vizcaíno-Quirarte and Norma A. Ruvalcaba-Romero

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 195; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100195 - 26 Sep 2025

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This study validates an instrument for measuring the tendency toward social innovation at the individual level within the Mexican population. The Social Innovation Tendency Scale was administered to 1129 university students in Mexico. Unlike the original unidimensional structure, the results revealed two distinct [...] Read more.

This study validates an instrument for measuring the tendency toward social innovation at the individual level within the Mexican population. The Social Innovation Tendency Scale was administered to 1129 university students in Mexico. Unlike the original unidimensional structure, the results revealed two distinct dimensions: behavioral elements (concrete actions for social change) and attitudinal elements (beliefs and values that drive social innovation). The revised structure demonstrated strong psychometric properties and acceptable fit indices, supporting its suitability for application in the Mexican population. Evidence of convergent validity and invariance by sex and semester further supports its robustness. This study contributes to a reliable instrument for assessing social innovation in higher education, offering evidence that can inform the integration of these competencies into professional training for sustainable development. Full article

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Early Perception of Intonation in Down Syndrome: Implications for Language Intervention

by Cátia Severino, Marina Vigário and Sónia Frota

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 194; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100194 - 26 Sep 2025

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Language difficulties have been highlighted as a cornerstone of the developmental profile in Down Syndrome (DS), but very few studies have examined early language abilities in children with DS to determine the initial strengths and weaknesses that might inform early language interventions to [...] Read more.

Language difficulties have been highlighted as a cornerstone of the developmental profile in Down Syndrome (DS), but very few studies have examined early language abilities in children with DS to determine the initial strengths and weaknesses that might inform early language interventions to support language development in this population. This study focused on the early perception of intonation and examined whether it differed between infants with DS and typically developing (TD) peers. Using a visual habituation paradigm from a previous study on TD infants’ ability to perceive the intonation of statements and questions, infants with DS were able to successfully discriminate statement and question intonation, similarly to TD infants. However, unlike for TD infants, an age group effect was found, with older infants with DS being unable to discriminate the intonation contrast. Our findings highlight the importance of prosody in early development also in infants with DS. Moreover, the unexpected decrease in early sensitivity to intonation in older infants with DS pinpoints a crucial developmental window—the first semester of life—for early interventions using intonation to support language learning in these infants. Full article

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When a Parent Is Born: An Integrated Approach to Perinatal Mental Health and Early Risk Screening

by Claudia Guarneri, Jada Sottile, Eleonora Bevacqua, Maria Clara Leone, Raffaella Mineo, Claudia Rini, Martina Riolo, Antonio Maiorana and Maria Rita Infurna

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 193; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100193 - 25 Sep 2025

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This article presents the “When a Parent is Born” project, focused on early identification and intervention for psychological distress during pregnancy and postpartum. It addresses the perinatal vulnerability to depression, and psychological distress, providing psychological support for high-risk cases within a clinical setting. [...] Read more.

This article presents the “When a Parent is Born” project, focused on early identification and intervention for psychological distress during pregnancy and postpartum. It addresses the perinatal vulnerability to depression, and psychological distress, providing psychological support for high-risk cases within a clinical setting. The sample included 997 pregnant women (Mean_age = 32.75; SD = 5.33). The protocol encompassed psychological distress (EPDS, PAMA), social support (MSSS), couples’ relationship (DAS), childhood maltreatment (CTQ-SF), and prenatal attachment (MAAS). Univariate and multivariate linear regression models were employed for the analyses. This study highlighted the prevalence of depressive symptoms in 24.7% of the sample, a non-clinical population, and suicidal risk in 2.4%. All predictors were associated with EPDS and PAMA scores in univariate regressions (p < 0.005). In the multivariate model of childhood trauma predictors, emotional abuse and neglect were significant for EPDS (F = 19.584, p < 0.001) and PAMA (F = 17.876, p < 0.001). In the multivariate regression models, the main significant associations (EPDS; F = 17.708, p < 0.001) (PAMA; F = 19.346, p < 0.001) remained for DAS (p < 0.001) and emotional abuse (EPDS p = 0.005; PAMA p < 0.001). These findings revealed factors associated with perinatal psychological distress and highlighted the importance of psychological screening during pregnancy to support holistic care through a multidisciplinary team. However, the study presents limitations, including the use of self-report measures, the cross-sectional nature of the data, and the limited generalizability of the findings, as the sample is restricted to Southern Italy. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Parenting across the Lifespan: Perinatal Mental Health, Infant Feeding, and Child Development)

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Portuguese Workers of Private Institutions of Social Solidarity and Affective Job Satisfaction: An Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

by Silvia Silva, Ricardo Pocinho, Maria José Rodriguez Conde, Gabriela Topa and Juan José Fernández Muñoz

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 192; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100192 - 24 Sep 2025

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This study evaluates the validity and factorial structure of the affective job satisfaction scale (BIASJ) among 234 workers from private institutions of social solidarity (IPSS) in Portugal. Emotional job satisfaction, a key marker of psychological well-being, is associated with positive outcomes for employees [...] Read more.

This study evaluates the validity and factorial structure of the affective job satisfaction scale (BIASJ) among 234 workers from private institutions of social solidarity (IPSS) in Portugal. Emotional job satisfaction, a key marker of psychological well-being, is associated with positive outcomes for employees and organizations. The sample was mainly female, with an average age of 39.15 years (SD = 8.22). The BIASJ and Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) measured job satisfaction and burnout. The BIASJ demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87, McDonald’s omega = 0.88) and a unidimensional structure. Significant negative correlations with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization supported its criterion validity. The results confirm the BIASJ as a reliable instrument for assessing job satisfaction in IPSS settings in Portugal. Future research should incorporate more diverse, gender-balanced samples and utilize probability sampling to improve generalizability. Full article

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Time Perspective Profile and Study Engagement

by Zara-Anna Mathieu, Emilie Dujardin, Nicolas Noiret, Rébecca Shankland and Marie-Amélie Martinie

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 191; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100191 - 23 Sep 2025

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Academic dropout in French universities is significant. The lack of study engagement partly explains this phenomenon. Pursuing academic studies requires switching effectively among temporal orientations (past, present, and future). Although the relationships between study engagement and each temporal orientation have been studied, to [...] Read more.

Academic dropout in French universities is significant. The lack of study engagement partly explains this phenomenon. Pursuing academic studies requires switching effectively among temporal orientations (past, present, and future). Although the relationships between study engagement and each temporal orientation have been studied, to the best of our knowledge, the association of all temporal profiles (present in all individuals) has not been considered in the relationship with study engagement. This study aimed to address this gap in the literature. In total, 451 French first- and second-year students enrolled in the humanities and social sciences Bachelor’s program completed a questionnaire including scales measuring time perspectives and study engagement. Using latent profile analyse, we obtained five profiles. We considered three of these as problematic profiles, including 40% of the students, and two had no problematic profiles. Among the latter, there is one in which 26% of the students are relatively oriented toward all temporal dimensions, and one balanced profile including 33% of the students. As expected, the balanced time perspective profile presented the highest study engagement scores, unlike past negative profiles, which showed lower scores. We discuss the implications of this new result for student academic success. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Subjective Time: Cognition, Emotion and Beyond)

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Cyber Child-to-Parent Violence and Child-to-Parent Violence: Bidirectional Trajectories and Associated Longitudinal Risk Factors

by Sara Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Ainara Echezarraga and Joana Del Hoyo-Bilbao

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(10), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15100190 - 23 Sep 2025

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Offline forms of violence are evolving into their online counterparts. The aim of this study was to examine cyber child-to-parent violence by (1) analyzing its bidirectional relationships with offline CPV and distress, (2) identifying individual risk factors (distress and substance abuse) and family-related [...] Read more.

Offline forms of violence are evolving into their online counterparts. The aim of this study was to examine cyber child-to-parent violence by (1) analyzing its bidirectional relationships with offline CPV and distress, (2) identifying individual risk factors (distress and substance abuse) and family-related risk factors (exposure to family violence, parental ineffectiveness, parental impulsivity, and punitive discipline) regarding Cyber-CPV, (3) examining individual and family-related risk factors for CPV and (4) evaluating the moderating role of substance abuse in the relationship between distress and Cyber-CPV. The study sample consisted of 1034 adolescents (M_age = 15.05; SD = 1.53), who completed the measures at two time points, six months apart. The results show bidirectional relationships between Cyber-CPV and distress. Furthermore, CPV significantly predicted the occurrence of Cyber-CPV over time. Moreover, substance abuse predicted Cyber-CPV and moderated the association between distress and Cyber-CPV; this association was strengthened under high levels of substance abuse. Additionally, both substance abuse and punitive discipline predicted CPV. This study highlights the predominant role of individual factors in Cyber-CPV, and it provides pioneering insights into the related variables of this emerging form of intrafamilial violence mediated by digital technologies, thus laying the groundwork for future research. Full article

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