Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective

The self, social networks, and psychological well-being

Understanding Infertility: Psychological and Social Considerations from a Counselling Perspective

This article provides an overview of the psychological and social implications of infertility. After describing the evolution of current theoretical understanding in this area, it outlines typical emotional and gender-specific reactions as well as the impact of infertility on the concept of identity and loss. Key questions are presented that medical professionals can use in order to facilitate ...

Illusion and well-being: a social psychological perspective on mental health.

Many prominent theorists have argued that accurate perceptions of the self, the world, and the future are essential for mental health. Yet considerable research evidence suggests that overly positive selfevaluations, exaggerated perceptions of control or mastery, and unrealistic optimism are characteristic of normal human thought. Moreover, these illusions appear to promote other criteria of me...

The mediating role of academic, social and emotional self-efficacy in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and psychological well-being

The aim of the present study was to determine the mediating role of academic, social and emotional self-efficacy in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and psychological well-being. The statistical population of the study was all female and male students of the twelfth grade of the second high school of education in the first district of Ahvaz, among whom 280 people were selected vol...

Health Benefits of Urban Allotment Gardening: Improved Physical and Psychological Well-Being and Social Integration

With an ever-increasing urban population, promoting public health and well-being in towns and cities is a major challenge. Previous research has suggested that participating in allotment gardening delivers a wide range of health benefits. However, evidence from quantitative analyses is still scarce. Here, we quantify the effects, if any, of participating in allotment gardening on physical, psyc...