Meaning in life, self-control and psychological distress among adolescents: A cross-national study

JB Li, S Salcuni, E Delvecchio - Psychiatry research, 2019 - Elsevier
Meaning in life refers to the sense made of, and significance felt regarding, the nature of
one's being and existence and includes two dimensions (ie, presence of meaning and …

Religious coping in adolescents: new evidence and relevance

J Torralba, L Oviedo, M Canteras - Humanities and Social Sciences …, 2021 - nature.com
Adolescence is frequently seen as a troubled age. In many Western societies this is also a
time of sharp religious decline. The question arises as to what extent religious faith and …

Meaning in life among adolescents: Factorial invariance of the purpose in life test and buffering effect on the relationship between emotional dysregulation and …

J García‐Alandete… - Clinical Psychology …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The purpose of the present study was threefold: first, to analyse the psychometric
properties of a 10‐item Spanish version of the Purpose in Life Test, which assesses …

Connection between suicidal ideation, life meaning, and leisure time activities

Y Aviad-Wilchek, V Ne'eman-Haviv, M Malka - Deviant Behavior, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This study is an examination of the links between adolescent suicidal ideation, life meaning,
and the ways they spend their leisure time. The sample consisted of 450 students aged 15 …

Psychological factors and the use of psychoactive substances in relation to sexual orientation: A study on Israeli young adults

M Shechory Bitton, HB Noach - Current psychology, 2023 - Springer
In the context of sexual minorities and the distress they may experience, recent years have
witnessed a trend emphasizing the idea that protective factors may curb risk behaviors …

Substances as self-treatment for cognitive test anxiety among undergraduate students

V Ne'Eman-Haviv, H Bonny-Noach - Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
This research investigates associations between cognitive test anxiety (CTA) and use of
alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and medical and non-medical prescription stimulants (MNPS) …

How religious attitudes are associated with depression in Turkish society during the COVID-19 pandemic: The mediating role of meaning in life

O Koçak - Religions, 2022 - mdpi.com
Religion has an important role in coping with the social and psychological problems
encountered in human life. However, one topic has not been studied enough, namely that …

Personality and demographic characteristics of parents who occasionally use psychoactive substances

V Neeman‐Haviv… - International journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Although parenting is considered a turning point that reduces non‐normative behaviours,
some parents choose to occasionally continue using various drugs. The present study …

An examination of the GPS for SUCCESS program

PR Mullen, J Niles, A Dukes… - Preventing School Failure …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Today's youth face multifaceted challenges in a time when society is more aware of the
consequences of unhealthy decision-making. In this study, we tested the effectiveness of an …

Low utilisation of treatment services among youths with crystal meth use-related problems. Findings from working with Mubatirapamwe, a treatment service provider in …

T Nyashanu, M Nyashanu, T Zawaira, H Zirima - 2022 - researchsquare.com
Introduction: Globally, harmful substance use, coupled with low utilisation of treatment
services, is a public health concern. This study sought to explore and measure the various …