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A proposed moderation model of socially prescribed perfectionism and mattering to predict maladjustment in first-year university students
(2020)
Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is recognized as a stage associated with unique developmental
needs and transitions. Moving from high school to university is one life transition that demands
for multiple adjustments and ...
Severity and gendered mental disorders: does perceived illness severity influence gendered stereotypes of mental health stigma?
(2020)
Compounding the already difficult nature of mental illness is the stigma attached to it, and
mental illness is highly stigmatized. Social scientists have begun to explore and find evidence
that stereotypes are not always ...
Examining the “sadder but wiser” paradox: are those high in dispositional self-reflection likely to journal, and do they benefit?
(2020)
Self-reflection is the tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It has a
strong foundation in psychology for conferring self-knowledge and self-awareness. Journaling is
an example of an activity ...
The role of mindfulness in maternal mental health: a multi-method investigation
(2020)
The purpose of the current series of 3 investigations was to determine if mindfulness is a skill
that may protect women’s mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and the postpartum
period. Study 1 was a Canada-wide ...
Can complex adaptive systems theory contribute to understanding attachment injuries in adult relationships? A qualitative approach
(2021)
Researchers have discovered that the world is composed of panarchies of complex adaptive systems. This
approach acknowledges the existence of non-linear relationships and emerging patterns among nested
systems. Systems ...
A two-study investigation into the link between rumination and night eating, and symptom improvement following a mindfulness-based intervention
(2021)
Night eating syndrome (NES) is characterized by a circadian delay in eating and
nocturnal awakenings with ingestions. Its onset is related to stress and the syndrome is
linked to depressed mood, anxiety, sleep problems, ...
Attachment styles and functions of self-harm in adults with nonsuicidal self-injury
(2021)
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a direct and deliberate act that involves damage to one´s body
tissues without suicidal intent. Research shows that it is maintained by four reinforcement
processes (automatic positive ...
A cross-sectional examination of aging, alcohol use, and cognitive health in the Canadian longitudinal study of aging (CLSA) baseline data
(2020)
Age, sex, and alcohol use have been identified as factors that influence cognition. The present
study aimed to replicate and extend these findings by examining the effects of age, sex, alcohol
use, and their interactions ...
Narcissism predicts facial muscle reactivity during a body comparison threat: the role of personality in shaping affiliative behaviour
(2021)
The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that individuals automatically activate facial
muscles that are congruent with an expresser’s facial display, which in turn results in a congruent
emotional experience within ...
Examining adverse childhood experiences in a First Nations treatment-seeking population
(2021)
Experiencing adversity during childhood can disrupt typical developmental pathways and
consequently affect health outcomes throughout the lifespan (Norman et al., 2012), particularly
for Indigenous populations in Canada ...