The relationship between motivation for having children and sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aims to examine the relationships between motivation for having children and sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2025 and March 2025. Data were collected via the "Personal Information Form" and the "Motivations for Having Children Scale".

Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Food, Diet Quality and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents: The DELICIOUS Project.

Background: Western dietary patterns worldwide are increasingly dominated by energy-dense, nutrient-deficient industrial foods, often identified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Such products may have detrimental health implications, particularly if nutritionally inadequate. This study aimed to examine the intake of unhealthy UPFs among children and adolescents from five Mediterranean countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, and Lebanon) involved in the DELICIOUS project and to assess the association with dietary quality indicators.

Gender-specific insights into adherence to Mediterranean diet and lifestyle: analysis of 4,000 responses from the MEDIET4ALL project.

Background: The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is widely recognized for its health benefits, though adherence varies across populations and is influenced by multiple lifestyle and demographic factors. This study examined MedDiet adherence patterns and their associations with lifestyle behaviors, with particular attention to gender differences in a large, multinational cohort.

Methods: Data were obtained via the MEDIET4ALL survey, an international cross-sectional study that included 4,010 participants (mean age: 36.

The romantic loneliness scale (RomLon scale): the development and validation of a novel and brief measure to assess loneliness stemming from the absence of romance in dating, hookups, and marital relationships.

Background: Despite extensive research on general loneliness, existing scales overlook romantic loneliness as an independent construct, hindering the understanding of its psychological impact. The present study aimed to develop and validate a concise instrument to assess romantic loneliness: the Romantic Loneliness Scale (RomLon scale).

Method: The current research was conducted in a series of three consecutive phases involving 854 participants (M = 26.

Exploring Determinants of Mediterranean Lifestyle Adherence: Findings from the Multinational MEDIET4ALL e-Survey Across Ten Mediterranean and Neighboring Countries.

Despite its well-established health benefits, adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle (MedLife) has declined globally, including in its region of origin, alongside a significant shift toward ultra-processed food consumption. Understanding the factors associated with MedLife adherence is essential for developing targeted interventions and tailored policy recommendations. As part of the MEDIET4ALL PRIMA project, this cross-sectional study aimed to comprehensively examine geo-demographic, socio-economic, psychological, behavioral, and barrier-related factors associated with and potentially contributing to MedLife adherence.

The development and validation of a one-off scale to measure procrastination and precrastination traits in young adults.

Background: Procrastination is the voluntary delay of urgent tasks. Precrastination, on the other hand, is the tendency to complete tasks as soon as possible. The extreme of both these conditions is considered harmful to mental health.

Napping and memory consolidation in early childhood: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

A growing body of evidence suggests that napping improves memory consolidation. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of napping on declarative memory consolidation in early childhood. Databases search identified 32 studies for inclusion in the systematic review, of which 27 were eligible for the meta-analysis.

Avoid and Rule: Selective Sociality Scale for Understanding Introverted Personality in a Digitally Socialized World.

(1) Background: The rapid expansion of information technology and globalization has significantly transformed psychosocial health, with excessive internet use and the pursuit of social acceptance via social media amplifying the impact of social factors, leading to both positive and negative psychological outcomes. This paper introduces "selective sociality," a new psychological construct focused on mindful social engagement and digital interaction to maintain psychosocial health in the digital era, supported by a valid psychometric instrument: the Selective Sociality Scale (SSS). (2) Methods: The current research was conducted in a series of eight consecutive phases involving 1737 participants (Mean age = 24 years, SD = 7.

Regional variations in Mediterranean diet adherence: a sociodemographic and lifestyle analysis across Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean regions within the MEDIET4ALL project.

Introduction: The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is acknowledged for its health advantages; however, compliance with its principles differs by region and is influenced by geographical, cultural, economic, and life-style factors. This research examines regional differences in sociodemographic and lifestyle factors between Mediterranean (MC) and non-Mediterranean (NMC) countries, with a particular focus on adherence to the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, as well as the associated barriers in each region.

Methods: The MEDIET4ALL international survey was conducted across 10 countries, and data were collected from 4,010 participants.

School-based physical activity and health-related fitness in Mediterranean students: findings from the DELICIOUS project.

Background: Physical inactivity among children is a growing public health concern, particularly in Mediterranean countries, where lifestyle changes have contributed to declining physical fitness levels. Structured school-based interventions have shown promise in improving children's health-related physical fitness (HRF), but cross-cultural differences in intervention effectiveness remain understudied. This study, conducted within the DELICIOUS project, evaluates the impact of a standardized physical activity (PA) intervention on HRF components among children (8-10 years) and early adolescents (11-14 years) from five Mediterranean countries: Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, and Spain.

The Validation of the Nomophobia Questionnaire Using a Modern Psychometric Approach: An Item Response Theory Analysis of 5087 Participants.

Nomophobia, or the anxiety of being separated from one's mobile phone, is an emerging psychological condition in our digital age. The 20-item Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was developed to assess nomophobia symptoms. This study utilized item response theory (IRT) and classical test theory (CTT) methods to evaluate the NMP-Q's psychometric properties.

Validating an Arabic translation of the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Mood (SCRAM) questionnaire.

This study translated the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Mood (SCRAM) questionnaire into Arabic and evaluated the psychometric properties and conceptual validity of the Arabic version. This process involved forward translation, back-translation, research team review, and pretesting of the Arabic SCRAM. A sample of 649 adults completed the Arabic SCRAM along with validation measures of sleep disturbances (Jenkins Sleep Scale: JSS) and depression severity (Patient Health Questionnaire: PHQ-9).

Short-Term Beetroot Juice Supplementation Enhances Strength, Reduces Fatigue, and Promotes Recovery in Physically Active Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Trial.

Beetroot juice (BJ), a natural source of dietary nitrate, has gained increasing attention for its potential to improve exercise performance and cardiovascular function. While its benefits are well documented in endurance contexts, less is known about its short-term effects on resistance training performance and recovery. Thus, this study investigated the effects of short-term BJ supplementation on strength performance, cardiovascular responses, muscle oxygenation, and post-exercise recovery in resistance-trained males.

Turkish Adaptation of the Ghosting Questionnaire and Its Impact on Relationship Satisfaction: Serial Mediation Effects of Negative Affect and Loneliness.

Background: Ghosting is a prevalent phenomenon in contemporary relationships, impacting all individuals involved. A measurement tool, the Ghosting Questionnaire, has recently been developed to assess experiences of ghosting. The objective of this study was to adapt the Ghosting Questionnaire for use in Turkish.

The Effects of Time-Restricted Feeding on Handgrip Strength, Vigilance, and Perceived Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults: A Comparative Study Between Active and Sedentary Populations.

Background And Aims: Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF), a form of time-restricted feeding, influences various physiological and psychological functions. However, its effects on older adults remain insufficiently understood. This study examined the impact of RIF on physical and mental health parameters, comparing active and sedentary older individuals.

Turkish adaptation of Ghosting Questionnaire: validity and reliability study.

Background: Ghosting is a newly studied term that is mostly used for online relationships. It is described as one of the methods used for breakups. As follows, the channels of communication are sharply ended without explanation.

Diet, Eating Habits, and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Adequate Sleep Duration in Children and Adolescents Living in 5 Mediterranean Countries: The DELICIOUS Project.

: Sleep is a fundamental physiological function that plays a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. The aim of this study was to assess dietary and lifestyle factors associated with adequate sleep duration in children and adolescents living in five Mediterranean countries. : Parents of children and adolescents taking part in an initial survey for the DELICIOUS project were examined to assess their children's dietary and eating habits (i.

The effect of time-of-day on short-term repetitive maximal performance, cognitive ability and psychological variables in adolescents.

Previous studies investigating the diurnal variation of physiological and psychological variables during exercise have yielded conflicting results. The present investigation was designed to assess the impact of time-of-day on short-term repetitive maximal performance [i.e.

The Effect of Task-Oriented Basketball Training on Motor Skill-Related Fitness in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. DCD is classified as a motor learning deficit because it interferes with the ability to learn and automate movement skills. There is a lack of information on how these children acquire complex motor skills relevant to their daily recreational or sports activities.

Verbal encouragement in coaching: enhancing small-sided game performance in youth basketball players.

Background: Verbal coach encouragement is a key motivational strategy that enhances skill development, game strategy execution, and team cohesion. In youth basketball, where players are still developing technical and decision-making abilities, coach encouragement can play a crucial role in sustaining effort, improving focus, and fostering resilience under small-sided games (SSGs). This study investigated how coach encouragement (CE) influences young basketball players' technical performance and psychophysiological responses during competitive gameplay.

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation during hemodialysis on muscle strength, functional capacity and postural balance in patients with end-stage renal disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Hemodialysis patients (HD) have a limited physical capacity and this often means low adherence to rehabilitation programs based on conventional exercise. This study investigated the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) during HD therapy on muscle strength, functional capacity and postural balance in HD patients.

Methods: Twenty-two HD patients were randomly assigned to a control group (CG) or a neuromuscular electrical stimulation training group (NSTG).

Enhanced physical performance, attention, and mood states after a nap opportunity following a sleep restriction night in female athletes: A randomized controlled trial.

This study examined the effects of two nap durations (40 minutes (N40) and 90 minutes (N90)) on physical performance, sleepiness, attention, mood states (Profile of Mood States, POMS), perceived exertion (RPE), pain perception (PP), recovery (PRS), and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in well-trained women. Fourteen female boxers underwent the digit cancellation test, POMS, and the 5-meter shuttle run test (5mSRT) under no-nap (N0), N40, and N90 conditions after either normal sleep (NSN) or sleep restriction (SRN). RPE and PP were assessed immediately post-5mSRT, while PRS and DOMS were recorded at 5 min and 24 h post-5mSRT.

Optimizing the number of players and training bout durations in soccer small-sided games: Effects on mood balance and technical performance.

Unlabelled: This study aimed to determine the effects of different bout durations (1 × 12 min, 2 × 6 min and 3 × 4 min) of three-a-side (3vs3) and four-a-side (4vs4) small sided games (SSGs) with goalkeepers, on the profile of mood state (POMS) scores, and technical performance (percentage of successful passes, percentage of successful tackles, percentage of successful duels, and percentage of ball loss) in soccer players.

Methods: Sixteen semiprofessional male soccer players participated in the study (age: 20.7 ± 0.

Development and validation of the Women Autonomy Scale for measuring psychosocial freedom from conventional gender roles.

Background: The concepts of masculinity and femininity have historically shaped gender roles, leading to inequality and gender-based discrimination. Women's autonomy, defined as the ability to make independent choices across various life domains, remains inadequately measured by existing scales. This study addresses this gap by developing and validating the Women Autonomy Scale (WAS).

4-Week intervention combining kiwifruit consumption and small-sided soccer games improves sleep quality in children with overweight/obesity and pre-existing sleep problems.

Childhood obesity is a global public health concern associated with various health risks, including disrupted sleep patterns. This study investigated the effects of kiwifruit consumption and small-sided soccer games (SSSG) over 4 weeks on sleep patterns in overweight/obese children with sleep problems. Thirty-six participants, aged 8 to 12 years with a body mass index above the 85th percentile, were randomly assigned to one of three groups: SSSG only ( = 12), SSSG-kiwifruit (SSSG-K,  = 12), or control (CG,  = 12).