Desperation is a significant conceptual framework that elucidates individuals' profound sense of despair and their impetus to engage in immediate action in response to it. The present investigation comprises three studies aimed at translating the State Desperation Scale into the Turkish language. The 9-item State Desperation Scale was validated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Study I, which involved a sample size of 530 participants. The analysis of measurement invariance revealed a lack of structural and metric invariance observed among different gender groups. The analysis of item responses indicated that all items exhibited significant differentiation. The State Desperation Scale demonstrated a high level of reliability, as evidenced by the reliability coefficients of Cronbach's α, McDonald's β, and Guttmann's κ6. In the second study, a sample size of 505 participants was used to conduct both correlation and network analysis. The analysis revealed a significant correlation between desperation and the big five personality traits, as well as depression, anxiety, and stress. Study III employed correlation analysis and structural equation modeling to examine the mediating influence of intolerance of uncertainty and entrapment on the relationship between desperation and psychological resilience. The sample size for this study was 443 participants. Psychological resilience is predicted by [...]

This explorative study aimed to identify the psychosocial characteristics of the perpetrator and the victim, as well as the relationship dynamics and different forms of control and violence associated with cyber-control. Analyses were conducted retrospectively on a dataset of N = 368 cases of fatal and non-fatal gender-based violence, collected by the EHVdG (National Team for In-Depth Homicide Review of Gender Violence) between 2006 and 2021 in Spain. Mean comparison procedures were performed between cases with and without cyber-control, as well as binomial logistic regression analyses, to identify correlative and predictive associations. Cyber-controlled relationships were characterized by an insecure-anxious attachment style of the perpetrator, a lower age of both partners, isolation, jealousy, and a shorter relationship duration. No predictive associations could be confirmed. Cyber-control co-occurred with several violent and controlling behaviors. Due to this co-occurrence, cyber-control should be considered an alarm signal for other forms of gender-based violence. The correlates identified could be a starting point for possible interventions.

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Introduction: Late childhood or preadolescence is an important period of development in which high levels of anxiety and stress can occur due to physical and psychological changes; the efficacy of interventions such as mindfulness in reducing stress and anxiety at these ages has been under-examined. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness intervention program on different indicators of stress and anxiety in primary school students aged 9 to 12 years belonging to a public primary school. Method: 125 children were evaluated in anxiety (STAIC), Stress (IIEC), emotional valence, arousal, perceived self-control (SAM), and salivary cortisol, before, during, and after the intervention (14 sessions in 5 weeks, three sessions a week, 40 minutes/session). Sixty-three children participated in an intervention group, and sixty-two children were enrolled in the control group (waist list). Results: After the intervention, a noteworthy decrease in the levels of perceived stress at school, arousal, and cortisol in saliva was observed. Conclusions: Mindfulness appears to be an appropriate tool for reducing perceived stress, particularly in the school setting, as it reduces perceived arousal and lowers cortisol levels after one month of intervention.

The Spanish juvenile justice system provides for the assignment of therapeutic internment and outpatient treatment measures for cases with mental health needs. The purpose of this study is to provide evidence of internal consistency and validity of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument: Second version (MAYSI-2), a screening instrument for mental health needs designed for juvenile justice and translated into several languages, including Spanish. The sample consisted of 126 Spanish adolescents, mostly male, between 15 and 21 years of age, who were serving therapeutic judicial measures. In addition to the Spanish translation of the MAYSI-2, the Spanish adaptations of the MACI and the YLS/CMI were applied. The results obtained support the use of the MAYSI-2 translation in the Spanish juvenile justice system, since the original seven-factor structure is replicated in the sample under study. Evidence was also found of convergent validity, with respect to the conceptually related scales of the MACI, and of divergent validity, regarding the risk factors of the YLS/CMI. Finally, evidence of discriminant validity was obtained, referring to the type of judicial therapeutic measure, the existence of a psychopathological diagnosis and the risk of recidivism.

Background: Generativity—the concern for guiding future generations and contributing to societal well-being—serves as an indicator of quality of life in various social contexts. This is especially pertinent among rural educators who may face limited organizational resources but benefit from community support. Method: Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, this scoping review utilized databases like Scopus and Science Direct to explore the impact of generativity on rural educators' objective and subjective quality of life, comparing findings with other work and altruistic contexts. Nineteen studies published in English between 2013 and 2023 were included. Results: In both work and altruistic settings, generativity positively correlates with life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Specifically, in rural educational environments where teachers face unique challenges yet develop strong community bonds and high subjective well-being, generativity is linked to personal satisfaction, resilience, community engagement, and cultural practices. Conclusions: The review underscores the importance of generativity in enhancing quality of life across societal activities, particularly among rural educators who influence educational outcomes and bolster community resilience. These findings suggest that fostering generativity through targeted professional development and community engagement programs could improve educators' well-being and effectiveness, especially in resource-limited rural settings.