Psychological Implications Of Preterm Birth,
2025
Edith Cowan University
Psychological Implications Of Preterm Birth, Livio Provenzi, Minesh Khashu, Mia Mclean, Evalotte Morelius
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
No abstract provided.
The Physiological Consequences Of And Recovery Following The Australian Special Forces Selection Course,
2025
Edith Cowan University
The Physiological Consequences Of And Recovery Following The Australian Special Forces Selection Course, Angela C. Uphill, Kristina L. Kendall, Bradley A. Baker, Stuart N. Guppy, Hannah M. Brown, Michael Vacher, Bradley C. Nindl, G. Gregory Haff
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This study aimed to determine the energy requirements, physiological consequences, and recovery rate from the Australian Special Forces Selection Course. Ninety-three male soldiers (mean ± SD, 28.1 ± 3.6 years, 1.81 ± 0.1 m, 85.1 ± 8.1 kg) vol-unteered for this study. Body composition via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, hormones and resting metabolic rate were assessed before, immediately after, and at 1, 3, 5, and 8 weeks post-course. Energy expenditure, assessed via doubly-labelled water during the first 10 days of the course significantly exceeded energy intake (expenditure: 7680 ± 1095 kcal. day–1, in-take: 3859 ± 704 kcal. day– 1). Body mass …
Investigating Protective And Risk Factors And Predictive Insights For Aboriginal Perinatal Mental Health: Explainable Artificial Intelligence Approach,
2025
Edith Cowan University
Investigating Protective And Risk Factors And Predictive Insights For Aboriginal Perinatal Mental Health: Explainable Artificial Intelligence Approach, Guanjin Wang, Hachem Bennamoun, Wai Hang Kwok, Jenny Paola Ortega Quimbayo, Bridgette Kelly, Trish Ratajczak, Rhonda Marriott, Roz Walker, Jayne Kotz
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Perinatal depression and anxiety significantly impact maternal and infant health, potentially leading to severe outcomes like preterm birth and suicide. Aboriginal women, despite their resilience, face elevated risks due to the long-term effects of colonization and cultural disruption. The Baby Coming You Ready (BCYR) model of care, centered on a digitized, holistic, strengths-based assessment, was co-designed to address these challenges. The successful BCYR pilot demonstrated its ability to replace traditional risk-based screens. However, some health professionals still overrely on psychological risk scores, often overlooking the contextual circumstances of Aboriginal mothers, their cultural strengths, and mitigating protective factors. This highlights …
Alexithymia And Impulsivity In Combat Sports – A Tale Of Three Measures,
2025
Edith Cowan University
Alexithymia And Impulsivity In Combat Sports – A Tale Of Three Measures, Craig A. Harms, Oliver R. Barley
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The purpose of this study was to compare the psychometric properties of two measures of alexithymia – the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ) – as well as the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale 11 measure of behavioural impulsivity because the psychometric properties of these scales have not been established in athletes. As part of a larger study, 298 participants completed an online survey that included the TAS-20, PAQ, and BIS 11, as well personal- (age and gender) and sport-specific (primary combat sport and level of competition) demographic measures. A unidimensional model was retained for the TAS-20. A …
The Gut-Brain Axis: Investigating The Effects Of Diet, Physical Activity, And Prior Adversity On Anxiety Via Autonomic Nervous System,
2025
University of North Florida
The Gut-Brain Axis: Investigating The Effects Of Diet, Physical Activity, And Prior Adversity On Anxiety Via Autonomic Nervous System, Jenna L. Pennella
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Previous literature has highlighted a bidirectional relationship between the gut and brain called the gut-brain axis (de Punder & Pruimboom, 2015; Hill et al., 2008; Leistner & Menke, 2020). The current study aimed to investigate directional relations between different stressors (e.g. poor diet, vigorous activity, and prior adversity) and anxiety and how interactions with gut issues and autonomic dysfunction may impact these relationships. Based on previous literature, we examined (a) physical activity and diet as moderators of stress and anxiety as well as stress and GI symptoms, (b) GI symptoms as a mediator between various predictors (i.e., diet, stress, physical …
Emotional Balance, Health, And Resilience At The Start Of Covid-19 Pandemic,
2025
Chapman University
Emotional Balance, Health, And Resilience At The Start Of Covid-19 Pandemic, David Pincus, Bernard P. Ricca, Brooke Jenkins, Julia K. Boehm, Vincent Berardi, Amy C. Moors, David A. Frederick
Psychology Faculty Articles and Research
Self-organizing systems can shift between stability and flexibility in response to perturbation, a potential adaptive mechanism for understanding biopsychosocial resilience. Inverse Power-Law (IPL) structure, a frequency distribution that describes fractal patterns commonly produced by self-organization, produce measurements of stability and flexibility. This study applies these measures to emotional resilience at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ratings of frequency over the past week (1-5 Likert scale) across 12 emotions (six positive and six negative) gathered in mid-April 2020 as part of a survey of adults’ (N = 4,094) pandemic experiences and health in the USA. The distributions of everyone’s emotion …
Organization And Activation Of Caffeine Expectancies,
2025
University of Central Florida
Organization And Activation Of Caffeine Expectancies, Catherine S. Forsyth
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Caffeine is the most consumed and widely used psychoactive substance in the world. Whether someone uses caffeine or not, expectations about use can be influential to some degree. Expectancies exist everywhere and are extremely influential in all aspects of life. Regarding drug use, expectancies can affect behavior, outcomes, and one’s experience with the drug. Caffeine is no exception, caffeine expectancies have been seen to play a role in several actions such as the development, maintenance, and reinforcement of caffeine use. This study examined latent use profiles of caffeine and relationships between the profiles and the activation of caffeine expectancies. Multidimensional …
Comparative Efficacy Of Hallucinogens In Treating Mood Disorders Through A Meta-Analysis Of Symptom Reduction, Dosage, And Duration,
2025
University of Central Florida
Comparative Efficacy Of Hallucinogens In Treating Mood Disorders Through A Meta-Analysis Of Symptom Reduction, Dosage, And Duration, John Marco D.F. Muniz
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Background: Hallucinogens including psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) (as ayahuasca), have re-emerged as potential rapid-acting treatments for mood disorders. We conducted a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials evaluating their efficacy in depression and anxiety disorders. Methods: A systematic review identified 12 trials (Total ≈ 670) meeting inclusion criteria (randomized, placebo-controlled). Data on Cohen’s d and Hedges’ g effect sizes for depression- and anxiety-related outcomes were extracted. We computed pooled effect sizes (weighted by sample size and inverse variance), performed subgroup analyses by drug, diagnosis, follow-up duration, and outcome measure type, and assessed heterogeneity (I2, Q …
Cognitive Impairment And Depression In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic White Low-Income Older Adults A Cross-Sectional Study,
2025
University of Central Florida
Cognitive Impairment And Depression In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic White Low-Income Older Adults A Cross-Sectional Study, Cecil Latta
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Hispanic older adults represent a growing population in the United States and may be disproportionately affected by cognitive impairment and depression. We theorize that cognitive impairment would be more prevalent in the older Hispanic community and would affect the levels of depression in both Hispanic and non-Hispanic Whites older adults. This cross-sectional study examined the association between cognitive impairment and depression in 157 older adults, including Hispanic (n = 91, 57.96%, age: M = 76.4, SD = 6.8) and non-Hispanic White (n = 66, 42.04%, age: M = 76.2, SD = 6.5). We used the Memory Impairment Screen to assess …
Assessing The Relationship Between Perceived Psychological And Physical Pain In Adults With Orthopedic Pain,
2025
University of Central Florida
Assessing The Relationship Between Perceived Psychological And Physical Pain In Adults With Orthopedic Pain, Daniel C. Karimi Dehkordi
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Suicide remains a public health concern in the U.S., particularly among individuals experiencing chronic pain and psychological distress. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between perceived physical and psychological pain in 41 adults with chronic orthopedic conditions. The relationship between other risk and protective factors and perceived levels of pain distress was also examined. Results showed a significant positive correlation between psychological distress and physical pain (r(39) = 0.388, p < .05) and psychological distress and depressive/anxiety symptoms (r (39) = 0.477, p < .01). Psychological distress was moderately associated with feelings of hopelessness (r (39) = 0.403, p < .01), however, the relationship between physical pain and hopelessness was weak and nonsignificant (r (39) = -0.06, p = .71). Contrary to expectations, emotional support did not buffer the effects of psychological distress (r (39) = 0.07, p = 0.66). Mediational analysis confirmed that emotional support did not influence the relationship between physical pain and psychological distress (Beta (β) = -0.969, p = 0.572; Sobel Z = 0.5598, p = 0.575). Age was not correlated with psychological distress (r (39) = -0.24, p = 0.13) or mental health symptoms (r (39) = -0.05, p = .77). While there was no significant difference across sex, males reported higher mental health symptomatology and psychological distress scores than female counterparts. These findings underscore the direct impact of physical pain on psychological distress and challenge assumptions about the protective role of social support. The study highlights the need for integrated, multidisciplinary interventions targeting both physical and psychological pain to mitigate suicide risk among individuals with chronic orthopedic conditions. Future research should iii explore alternative support mechanisms and resilience-building strategies to address the complex interplay of pain, distress, and suicidality.
The Intersection Of Autism Spectrum Disorder And Mental Health: A Focus On College Students,
2025
University of Central Florida
The Intersection Of Autism Spectrum Disorder And Mental Health: A Focus On College Students, Sudeepta Matha
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Rising prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), changes in diagnostic criteria, and increased public awareness have all contributed to the growing population of college students with ASD. However, many individuals - commonly referred to as the “lost generation” - go undiagnosed, due to experiencing negative interactions with mental health professionals. As a result, these individuals are not given the proper support and interventions required for a successful transition into adulthood, and often face heightened social isolation, academic problems, mental health challenges compared to their neurotypical peers. A combination of these factors can lead to increased suicidal ideation (SI) and …
Lifetime History Of Concussions In Relation To Blind Perceptual Distance Estimation Ability,
2025
University of Central Florida
Lifetime History Of Concussions In Relation To Blind Perceptual Distance Estimation Ability, Mackenzie K. Miller
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This study examined the relationship between visuospatial estimation and a lifetime history of concussions. Current literature on concussions investigates visuospatial working memory and estimation ability separately, but not conjointly. In order to examine this relationship, a novel neuropsychological task was designed to measure visuospatial estimation ability in working memory, named the Perceptual Estimation Test (PET). This novel task was designed with three variations that would increase in complexity as they progressed, and each variation would include three trials. Participants were scored on their accuracy performance during the PET. Participants aged 18-25 were recruited from students attending the University of Central …
Weighted Family History Density Of Substance Use: Influence On Participant Substance Use Onset, Escalation, And Duration,
2025
University of Kentucky
Weighted Family History Density Of Substance Use: Influence On Participant Substance Use Onset, Escalation, And Duration, Carleigh A. Litteral
Theses and Dissertations--Psychology
Substance use disorders impose a staggering toll on the United States (U.S.), straining healthcare systems, destabilizing communities, and profoundly impacting both individuals and families. Approximately one in six Americans aged 12 and older had a past-year substance use disorder in 2022 (Key Substance Use, 2022), and nearly one-third of adults experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime (Wu, 2010), contributing to an economic burden exceeding $400 billion annually (National Drug Threat Assessment, 2011). Family history of substance use disorders is a key predictor of vulnerability, with individuals who have affected relatives being 2–8 times more …
The Effects Of Plx 3397 On Fentanyl Escalation In Male And Female Sprague-Dawley Rats,
2025
University of Kentucky
The Effects Of Plx 3397 On Fentanyl Escalation In Male And Female Sprague-Dawley Rats, Jakob Shaykin
Theses and Dissertations--Psychology
Purpose: A hallmark characteristic of opioid use disorder (OUD) is a persons’ ‘loss of control’, which leads to the compulsion to seek and obtain opioids, resulting in increased consumption. This phenomenon is known as ‘escalation of drug intake’. Chronic opioid use causes microglial reactivity and subsequent release of proinflammatory cytokines leading to neuroinflammation, weakening one’s executive control over drug taking and ultimately leading to greater use. Previous research in our laboratory has explored heterogeneity of fentanyl intake in extended access (6-hr) sessions and identified distinct endophenotypes of fentanyl intake. Moreover, we have observed a positive correlation between Treml1 expression …
Phenobarbital And Ciwa Protocol: A Retrospective Analysis Of Alcohol Withdrawal Optimization,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Phenobarbital And Ciwa Protocol: A Retrospective Analysis Of Alcohol Withdrawal Optimization, Cooper Alden Josephs, Trey Austin Doss, Maulikkumar Patel, Taylor Templeton-Jager
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Maternal Postpartum Depression, The Family Unit, And Childhood Development,
2025
Mercer University School of Medicine
Maternal Postpartum Depression, The Family Unit, And Childhood Development, Sara Kate Wiggins, Alexandria Bailey, Peyton Dekle, Joshua Ferrell
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Assessing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Addiction Assessing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Addiction Population,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Assessing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Addiction Assessing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Addiction Population, Yagmur Beaman, Paula Suarez, Srinidhi Manchiraju, Sanket Patel, Corey Hopkins, Pooja Paunikar
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Nitrous Oxide Induced Psychosis: A Case Report,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Nitrous Oxide Induced Psychosis: A Case Report, Brianne Kimmet, Barbara Gracious
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Seizure In The Setting Of Metoprolol Overdose,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Seizure In The Setting Of Metoprolol Overdose, Shilpa Amin, Justin H. Le, Hannah Sodergren
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Salicylate Overdose Protocols For Family Medicine Physicians,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Salicylate Overdose Protocols For Family Medicine Physicians, Christine Tamayo, Denae Kappers, Patricia Gilford
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
