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Honour and Shame as Moral-Emotional Identity Regulation in Diaspora: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Young British South Asian Women

Apr 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-1101.jhp-26-6100
Aman Asif-MalikCorresponding author

Honour and shame are central moral constructs within many South Asian communities, yet their psychological internalisation in diasporic contexts remains underexamined. This qualitative study explored how young British South Asian women (aged 18–25; N = 6) understand and negotiate honour in relation…

An Investigation of Emotional Intelligence and its Association with Self-Efficacy at Higher Education Level in Pakistan

Aug 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-1101.jhp-20-3655
Sumaira KayaniCorresponding author

The present study examined the effects emotional intelligence on self-Efficacy of tertiary education students. Two scales Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Scale 44 and Schwarzer & Jerusalem Self Efficacy Scale 47 were used. The pilot study was conducted to assess the reliability of the ins…

Emotional Intelligence of Medical Post Graduate Students from Central India: A Cross Sectional Study

Jan 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-3146
Sarita K. SharmaCorresponding author

Background Emotionally intelligent doctors are better able to perceive the need of the patient. In today’s world, where patient satisfaction is one of the most important criteria for a successful medical practice, emotional intelligence of doctors plays a vital role. Objectives To study emotional in…

Resting-State Functional Connectivity Predicts Emotional Conflict Control

Oct 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-19-3045
Wei XuCorresponding author

Emotional conflict control refers to the ability to select task-relevant emotional information and ignore task-irrelevant emotional distractors. Previous fMRI studies provide some evidence about brain structure and function related to emotional conflict control. Yet, the underlying resting-state fun…

Cognitive Mechanism of Emotional Validity Influencing Conflict Control

Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-18-2460
Song XueCorresponding author

Conflict control is the ability to choose relevant information and ignore disturbing information in task processing. Previous studies have found that emotions have a certain influence on conflict control, and the research results of positive emotions and negative emotions affect conflict control are…

Consequences of Repression of Emotion: Physical Health, Mental Health and General Well Being

Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-18-2564
Prittesh PatelCorresponding author

The widely held belief that emotional and psychological processes affect our physical health, mental health and general well-being are central to a holistic view of the individual, and as such, it is a useful foundational concept in integrative medicine. The purpose of this paper is to review substa…

Skills Required to Head Physician for the Management of Staff. Emotions in the Organizational Context

Jul 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-18-2160
Lucio MangoCorresponding author

This short paper aims to identify the key skills required for personnel management that makes it possible a peaceful business climate and a level of excellence in services rendered. Are analyzed particularly emotional skills like e.g. mindfulnessa

Childhood Somatic Complaints: Relationships with Child Emotional Functioning and Parental Factors

Oct 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-16-1173
Francine C. JellesmaCorresponding author

Many schoolchildren experience somatic complaints such as headaches, abdominal pain and fatigue. The aim of the current research is to test the full model of previously found associations between negative affect and somatic complaints in parents and children. Participants were 199 children (aged 8-1…

Path Analysis of Physical Symptoms, Emotional Support, Self-Esteem, and Depressive Symptoms in HIV-Positive Perinatal Women in Thailand

May 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-147
Ratchneewan RossCorresponding author

Evidence shows that depressive symptoms are associated with faster progression to AIDS in HIV-infected populations. Physical symptoms, self-esteem, and emotional support have been reported to play a major role in contributing to depressive symptoms. However, comparisons of different sources of suppo…

Breastfeeding Reimagined: Examining Augmented Reality, Maternal Support, and Breast Pumping Experiences in a Randomized Mixed-Methods Study

Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-0105.jbfb-26-6368
Wyconda Cotton-CurtisCorresponding author

Background Pump-dependent milk expression frequently occurs in environments that lack the sensory and emotional cues associated with direct breastfeeding, which may interfere with relaxation and milk let-down. Emerging digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) may help recreate visual and…

Skilled Birth Attendance and Quality of Life among Young Mothers in Eastern Uganda: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-26-6308
Joan NakkaziCorresponding author

Introduction Skilled birth attendance (SBA) is a proven intervention for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality through the prevention and management of childbirth complications. While its survival benefits are well established, less is known about its association with health-related…

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The Human Response to the Death of a Loved One

Jul 2026
Briana EvansCorresponding author

Everyone knows that death is a part of life, you live, then you die. But no one is ever truly prepared for the grief response that follows the death of a loved one whom you hold a deep, social, and intimate connection with. This paper explores the neurobiological activations and the multifaceted gri…

Assessment of Syndemic Inter-relationships between Substance Use, Violence and HIV Risk Among Persons Seeking Emergency Care in Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-26-6137
J. Austin LeeCorresponding author

Introduction Contemporaneous substance abuse, violence and HIV/AIDS risks (SAVA) result in synergistic negative impacts (syndemic effects). Presence of and risks for syndemic SAVA conditions are common among emergency department (ED) patients, however research on these inter-related processes is lim…

A Review and Update on the Biochemical Basis of Conscious Breathing (Pranayama)

Mar 2026
Carlos AulesaCorresponding author

Breathing has long been recognised as a vital process in Eastern traditions such as YOGA and Ayurvedic medicine, where Pranayama is regarded as a transformative practice that harmonises body and mind. While the East developed sophisticated systems of breath regulation for health and self-awareness,…

Anchors of the Self: Cultivating Life Longings (Sehnsucht) and Goals in LGBTQ+ Therapeutic Discourse

Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5933
Eli SharonCorresponding author

We have highlighted the significant harm caused by internalized homophobia in LGBTQ+ individuals and the dimensions of internalized identity that often dim and redirect Motivations and Longings for a meaningful and valuable life for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. We surveyed the dimensions of…

How Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Merges with Hypnotism and Solution- Focused Methods

Dec 2025
Golnaz Darvishzadeh NooshabadiCorresponding author

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) has proven effective in over 120 outcome studies, particularly for anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. This conceptual paper proposes a theoretical integration of ISTDP with Solution- Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and clinical hypnosis. E…

Psychosocial Interventions in Bipolar Disorder

Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5849
Gülsüm YılmazCorresponding author

Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition marked by episodes of mania and depression, significant functional impairment, and challenges with treatment adherence. Current guidelines highlight the importance of both medication and psychosocial approaches in treatment. This review explores the primary ps…

Factors Contributing to Domestic Violence Among HIV-Discordant Couples in Kicukiro District, Rwanda

Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-25-5613
Jean de Dieu HarerimanaCorresponding author

Background Domestic violence among HIV discordant couples poses significant public health challenges, affecting treatment adherence and HIV transmission risks. This study examined factors contributing to domestic violence among HIV discordant couples in Kicukiro District, Rwanda. Methods A cross-sec…

Review on Frequency Neurofeedback on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview, Efficacy and Research Direction

Nov 2025
Alexander RyanCorresponding author

Frequency neurofeedback (FNF) is a biofeedback method that targets frequencies between 1 and 50 Hz. The efficacy of FNF with autism has been labeled ‘probably efficacious’ in literature reviews in the last decade, despite new research pointing towards a higher standard. The aim of this review was to…

Prevalence of Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Staff in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Zambia

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-25-5745
Jolyon PooleCorresponding author

Background Healthcare worker stress, anxiety, burnout, and trauma have been widely documented across global healthcare systems. Staff in maternal and neonatal units frequently encounter emotionally distressing events and work under high pressure with limited resources. In Zambia, despite some gains…

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