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Behavioral neuroscience, also known as biological psychology, biopsychology, or psychobiology is the application of the principles of biology (in particular neurobiology), to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in human and non-human animals. It typically investigates at the level of nerves, neurotransmitters, brain circuitry and the basic biological processes that underlie normal and abnormal behavior.
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Substance use disorder is a disease with biological, psychological and social dimensions that deeply affects the family and is affected by the family. Many factors that cause substance use disorder have been identified in the literature. Family characteristics have an important place among these factors. In this review study, it was aimed to evalua...
The association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gender dysphoria (GD) has attracted a great deal of interest among child and adolescent psychiatrists in Japan. In clinical settings, it is common to hear complaints or concerns related to GD from adolescents with ASD. In the past few years, several review articles have been published on AS...
Ageing refers to a comprehensive, multidimensional, and continuous process of growing older. This process starts from the beginning of the birth and continues till the death of a human being. This paper considers biological, psychological and social perspectives in the ageing context. To know about the physiological, mental and social changes that...
This preprint critiques the limitations of the biomedical model, emphasizing the importance of psychological and social factors in health, particularly in running. It advocates for the biopsychosocial model, which integrates biological, psychological, and social aspects for a more holistic understanding of health and performance. Key discussions in...
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Child marriage is one of the public health challenges that has caused increasing concerns in the health and development system. Therefore, this research was conducted to identify individual and interpersonal factors influencing child marriage from the perspectives of stakeholders and informants.
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This qualitative study was conduct...
Holistic Framework for Psychosocial Growth: Erikson's theory integrates biological, psychological, and social factors to provide a structured approach for addressing human development across all life stages.
Tools for Clinical Practice: The Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory (EPSI) and Modified Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory (MEPSI) offer r...
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development have provided a foundational framework for understanding human growth and its psychological and social dimensions, with significant implications for clinical practice and research. The theory has inspired the development of therapeutic tools, informed treatment approaches, and guided mental health interv...
Both depression and obesity are significant health, social and economic problems. Depressive disorders were the second most common psychiatric disorder in 2017 after anxiety disorders. According to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects about 280 million people worldwide, which is about 3.8 percent of the populati...
Introduction: It is estimated that millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, which is a condition influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors and optimally managed by treatments that address not only its biological causes but also its psychological and social influences and consequences. Over the past 60 years, parallel...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are complex health conditions influenced by biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Research has extensively implicated psychological constructs, such as attitudes, motivations, and expectations. However, researchers have not thoroughly examined the cognitive self-evaluation of one's SUD risk. In the cur...
This paper introduces the Cognitive Awareness Spectrum as a framework for understanding consciousness as a recursive continuum that reflects adaptive, self-regulating patterns found in both biological systems and the cosmos. This model encompasses seven stages of awareness-from Absent-Mindedness to Mindfulness-each stage illustrating how consciousn...
Colors used in interior spaces have significant effects on human psychology and physiology, leading to reactions such as comfort, security, stress, and productivity. Therefore, the use of colors plays a critical role in the functionality of spaces and user satisfaction. This study aims to examine the psychological and physiological effects of color...
This qualitative research was conducted through the lens of a reflective thematic analysis to explore the experiences of women during menopause. Historically menopause has been viewed through a medical lens, and a process women generally pass through with age. The lifespan of women living later in life after menopause is increasing significantly; a...
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This chapter explores the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and violent behavior. PTSD is often linked to increased risk of violence, including self-directed, interpersonal, and collective violence. The chapter examines the biological, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to this association, highlighting t...
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In recent years, mental health and consciousness studies have made significant progress through reductionist approaches, which isolate biological mechanisms to better understand mental health conditions. This perspective has led to breakthroughs in pharmacology, genetics, and neuroscience, but it often overlooks the complexities of human experience...
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Background: Ischemic stroke causes serious ongoing problems in the lives of sufferers, including biological, psychological and spiritual changes so that comprehensive and multidisciplinary nursing care is necessary. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of Mindfulness and Spiritual Combination Breathing Exercises towards an...
Background: The elderly represent an age group that undergoes various physical, biological, psychological, and social changes that impact their health. The elderly population in Indonesia continues to grow, reaching 11.49% in 2016 and is projected to reach 14.51% by 2020. Increased life expectancy does not always correlate with good health, making...
Recent research has shown that people who gamble are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and attempts compared to the general population. Despite the advancements made, no study to date has predicted suicide risk factors in people who gamble using machine learning algorithms. Therefore, current study aimed to identify the most critical predictors...
Background: Ageing is a complex process that involves various biological, psychological and social changes. At the same time, older people are more susceptible to lower self-efficacy and social support, as well as deteriorating mental health and increasing levels of loneliness. As the global population ages, there is a growing demand for evidence-b...
Human evolution is the result of highly complex biological, psychological and cultural changes over millions of years. This process can be traced back to the evolution of modern humans, thanks to the ability of our ancestors to adapt to environmental conditions. The evolutionary process involves the development not only of physical characteristics,...
Adolescence is a critical period of transition marked by biological, psychological, and social changes. This community service program aimed to educate adolescents on reproductive health through sexuality education at the Youth Posyandu in Mancar Village, Jombang. Conducted on June 26, 2024, the program involved 15 adolescent participants. It addre...
Pathways to Healthy Aging: Science, Care, and Nutrition for a Longer Life offers a comprehensive guide to aging, with a focus on nutrition and healthcare strategies for promoting longevity. It covers key topics like aging-related malnutrition, assessing nutritional status, food choices, and interventions to improve elderly health. The book explores...
Kissing is a complex social behaviour that encompasses biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions. This paper explores the anatomy of a kiss through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI), employing computational techniques to analyse its physiological, emotional, and social aspects. We develop mathematical models to quantify the dynamics...
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Erikson’s theory has been integral to shaping models of psychodynamic psychotherapy. By addressing the specific psychosocial conflicts outlined in the stages, therapists can target core developmental issues contributing to psychological distress. This approach enhances understanding and resolution of deep-seated conflic...
Background: Adolescence is a pivotal developmental stage marked by substantial biological, psychological, and social transformations. These changes often result in intensified emotions and shifting social interactions. If anger and aggression are not properly managed during this period, they can negatively impact academic performance, social relati...
Guidance for Mental Health Recovery: Erikson’s stages inform strategies for fostering trust, autonomy, and identity, critical for recovery from mental health conditions.
Relevance Across Life Transitions: While the stages emphasize early development, they also serve as a guide for addressing psychosocial challenges in adulthood and aging.
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Over one-quarter of children in Wales aged four-to-five are overweight or obese. Children who are overweight or obese may experience health issues during childhood or adolescence, or both. They are also more likely to be overweight or obese through to adulthood. A wide range of biological (e.g. genetics), psychological, environmental (e.g. barriers...
El difícil manejo de los síntomas depresivos en un paciente con miastenia gravis: reporte de caso Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología. 2025; 5:984 ABSTRACT Introduction: depression in patients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be multifactorial, involving biological, psychological, and social factors. Depressive manifestations may arise as a result of the em...
Old age is a stage of life during which a person must confront the changes that occur both in the reality around them and in themself. Those are changes at the biological, psychological and social levels. Adapting to old age and the roles it brings becomes a difficult and demanding task. One of the most important developmental tasks of an elderly p...
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Suicide has become a first-order public health concern, especially following the negative impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of the general population. Few studies have analysed the effects of early psychotherapeutic interventions on subjects who have attempted suicide, and even fewer have focused on those hospitalized in non-psychi...
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Australian audiologists & their patients report a lack of awareness around current & emerging stem cell therapies for hearing loss
Almost all patients surveyed in this study (92%) reported being unaware of any current or potential therapeutic use of stem cells for hearing loss, and only a third of participating audiologists note...
Background: Hypertension is a condition where the blood vessels experience a continuous increase, while diastolic blood pressure is the blood pressure when the heart relaxes. This hypertension can be influenced by several factors, especially stress. Stress is a state or condition that arises due to the inability of a person experiencing stress to d...
Low back pain (LBP) is a global issue involving biological, psychological, and social factors. Pain-related fear has been shown to influence movement behavior, however, its association with some measures of movement behavior, such as spinal movement variability, remains inconclusive. To further investigate this, spinal kinematics during various act...
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Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods bring along biological, psychological, and social changes that could affect women's sexual health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of genital self-image on sexual satisfaction and stress in women who had a vaginal delivery.
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This descriptive and cross-sectional stu...
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Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a complex disease with biological, psychological, and social components and the complex interactions of these components are poorly understood. Chronic psychological stress (CPS) (anxiety, depression, etc.) and pathological changes in spinal tissue (osteoporosis, disc degeneration, etc.) are frequently and...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental illness, and it is considered to be one of the leading causes of disability globally. The etiology of MDD is multifactorial, involving an interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. Early life represents a critical period for development. Exposure to adverse childhood exp...
Postpartum depression is a prevalent health disorder which affecting women’s mental condition during the postnatal period, characterized by mood swings, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. PPD is a complex condition influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. It can lead to significant adverse outcomes for both mothe...
Violence against women impacts a minimum of 35% of the global female population, encompassing sexual, physical, and psychological forms. Perpetrators of this violence include partners, family members, or strangers. Its ramifications are substantial, evident in the prevalence of chronic pain reported by between 48% and 84% of women who have experien...
Background Context: There are a number of risk factors- from biological, psychological,
and social domains- for non-specific chronic low back pain (cLBP). Many cLBP
treatments target risk factors on the assumption that the targeted factor is not just
associated with cLBP but is also a cause (i.e, a causal risk factor). In most cases this
is a stron...
Bowlby developed the theory of attachment, describing it as a lasting emotional bond between human beings, manifested by seeking proximity to caregivers, especially in times of distress. Children adjust their behavior to prevent separation from their primary attachment figure – someone who provides support, protection and care. Attachment theory pr...
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The Human as a Time Structure
Nikola Pirovski
Anthropology laboratory, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
*Corresponding author e-mail: nikola.pirovski@trakia-uni.bg
Scientific project, Medical Faculty, Trakia University 16/2024, Anatomical illustrations.
Anthropology studies all aspects of human...
Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development is a comprehensive theory introduced in the 1950s by psychologist and psychoanalyst Erik Erikson. This framework builds upon Sigmund Freud's psychosexual development theory but broadens its scope to include social and cultural influences alongside biological and psychological factors. Unlike Freud's theo...
Patient-Centered Care: Mental health providers can use Erikson’s framework to help patients interpret and navigate key life transitions, such as adolescence, midlife crises, or aging. By contextualizing these transitions within the psychosocial stages, patients can gain insights into their challenges and develop coping strategies. For example, indi...
Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, psychological, physical, erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term, which has varied with historical contexts over time, it lacks a precise definition. The biological and physical aspects of sexual...
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The aging paradox highlights the coexistence of increased life expectancy with a persistent desire to maintain a youthful appearance, driven by biological, psychological, and social factors. Advances in healthcare have extended human lifespans, yet societal pressure to appear youthful remains strong. Understanding the genetic, epigenetic...
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Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood where a person experiences significant biological, psychological, and social changes. This development encourages more mature behaviors in adolescents related to various adolescent health problems, thus requiring comprehensive and integrated services that include all elements of d...
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Hihglights: 1. This study reiterates the long-term negative impact of childhood trauma on young adults' mental health.2. This study contributes to the prevention of mental disorders through the identification of risk factors associated with mental health problems. Abstract The prevalence of mental health problems is a global public health concern....
Introduction
Sleep is an essential factor for health and wellbeing in people across the age spectrum; yet many adolescents do not meet the recommended 8–10 h of nightly sleep. Unfortunately, habitually insufficient sleep, along with the metabolic changes of puberty, puts adolescents at increased risk for a host of adverse health outcomes such as ob...
Background . Approximately 50 % of cancer patients have pain in their daily lives, which is multifaceted sensation goes beyond basic biochemical signal of pain. Oral mucositis is one of the negative consequences with intense pain, discomfort, challenges in speaking and eating. These components collectively influence patient's total quality of life...
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in the United States has steadily increased over the past four decades, along with the associated metabolic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. In response to these trends, nearly half of U.S. adults consider intentional weight loss each year. According to the National H...
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Introduction: Mental health is an important part of public health, as its lack leads to a variety of mental disorders that are health problems in societies around the world. Mental health can be affected by biological, psychological, social and economic factors. In the university environment, these factors constitute an aspect that requires special...
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Introduction: This case report unfolds the diagnostic and therapeutic journey of a 2-year-old girl with chronic constipation unresponsive to conventional laxatives, hinting at a possible underlying organic pathology amidst a complex familial and personal medical background. Methods: Utilizing a biopsychosocial model, a comprehensive assessment was...
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Introduction This case report examines a 6-year-old male patient, NN, with a complex presentation of impetiginized atopic dermatitis. The report adopts a biopsychosocial approach, considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors influencing the patient's condition and management. Methods The case study methodology involved...
The concept of "health" is multifaceted and goes beyond simply being free from sickness or illness. Because the concept of health is so nebulous, it is difficult to define. Not only have the most common types of health problems changed over time, but so has our comprehension of health. In the modern world, behaviour often affects one's health becau...
The biopsychosocial (BPS) model in psychiatry has come under fire for being too vague to be of any practical use in the clinic. For many, its central flaw consists in lack of scientific validity and philosophical coherence: the model never specified how biological, psychological and social factors causally integrate with one another. Recently, adva...
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Description: Amidst the evolving landscape of education, a persistent challenge arises: the need to foster inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of every student. Despite strides towards educational equity, barriers such as gender disparities, inequality, and inadequate support for students with varying abilities continue...
Violence against children (VAC) is a global issue due to its biological, psychological, and social effects. Research in this field is valuable for understanding unknown aspects of VAC and for defining updated intervention strategies. Until now, there have been no clear indications about the possible effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on VAC. In thi...
Background: Chronic non-malignant pain represents a growing global public health priority. Chronic pain is multifactorial, with numerous biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to this pain syndrome. It affects not only the patients, impairing their quality of life, but also their family and social environment. Chronic pain is a...
Men’s health has often been overlooked in health care, with traditional gender norms and societal expectations significantly shaping men’s health behaviors and attitudes. The MANifest Health Theory (MHT) offers a comprehensive framework to address cis-gender men’s unique health needs by considering the complex interplay of biological, psychological...
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Suicide is a multifactorial phenomenon characterized by many biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors. The study of this phenomenon in migrants is complex, with no theoretical framework that can describe the available heterogeneous data. Although Italy has the fourth largest migrant population of EU, only few studies have...
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The scientific literature widely acknowledges the multitude of factors contributing to suicide, emphasizing the intricate and dynamic interplay among genetic, biological, psychological, and social dimensions (Van Heeringen, 2001). Despite this consensus, each suicide case is unique, shaped by an exclusive combination of these factors....
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Attachment theory, first proposed by John Bowlby and later extended by Mary Ainsworth and others, outlines how experiences of early childhood attachment with caregivers can affect one’s emotional and interpersonal relationships throughout adulthood. Typically, attachment styles are categorised into four main types: secure, anxious-ambi...
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In females, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a spectrum of inherited genetic conditions related to the disruption of adrenal steroidogenesis, is among the most common conditions leading to inappropriate virilization. For adolescent and adult women, progression of hirsutism may have many psychological concerns.
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To explo...
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Observed structural and functional changes in the central nervous system as a result of physical exercise are beneficial from biological, psychological and social standpoint. The studies published so far confirm that physical exercise, understood as planned, ordered and repetitive activity, can improve severity of symptoms, general fun...
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The role of spirituality in health and disease is a complex and emerging area of research. Incorporating spirituality into the bio-psycho-social model of health and disease leading to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model provides a more comprehensive framework. In this context, chronic disorders like primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) a...
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The relationship between obesity and mental health in old age is complex and widely impacted by different biological, psychological, and social factors.
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The primary objectives of this qualitative research study are: a) To understand the influence of obesity on older adults’ well-being; b) to assess emotional experiences rel...
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Parasitosis delirium represents a rare mono-symptomatic psychosis characterized by the delirious firm belief of the patient, against all evidence, of being infested by cutaneous parasites. The syndrome affects in particular middle-aged women, and can be the single manifestation of psychological uneasiness or represent one of the aspect...
In the last decades, the scientific interest in ageing has increased due to the progressive ageing of the global population and due to the importance of guaranteeing the elder people and the next generations a good quality of life and biopsychological well-being. However, nowadays, there is not a common and accepted definition of ageing. This situa...
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Breastfeeding is a complicated phenomenon that is influenced by a number of factors, a number of instruments are used to test, evaluate, or gather particular data on the phenomenon, such as the assessment of mother-infants position, the evaluation of premature infants; as well as the abilities and characteristics of a construct like self...
Human nature is a multifaceted construct of biological nature and social nurture. It is characterized by a complex interplay of some basic traits that encompass a diverse range of behaviours, instincts, and values intrinsic to humanity. To better understand these characteristics, we can categorize them into four primary types, each representing a v...
Crying is a universal human behaviour that encompasses a range of emotional and physiological responses. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of why humans cry by examining biological mechanisms, psychological triggers, and social functions. We review current research on tear production, emotional regulation, and the social signif...
This is a 1-page synopsis of a research paper relevant to Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET). This paper reviews the biopsychosocial model of pain and discusses its relevance to chiropractors. The review found that pain is influenced by biological, psychological and social factors that are interrelated. The biopsychosocial model provides a holistic ap...
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The application of Erikson’s stages promotes collaboration among healthcare teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. By using a shared developmental framework, teams can create holistic care plans that address the psychological, social, and biological aspects of patients' conditions...
Stress detection in real-world settings presents significant challenges due to the complexity of human emotional expression influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. While traditional methods like EEG, ECG, and EDA sensors provide direct measures of physiological responses, they are unsuitable for everyday environments due to the...
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Transitioning from childhood into adolescence is an extraordinary time of life, associated with major physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes and characterized by dynamic development in which interaction with the environment modulates the individual resources responsible for well-being and health. This sensitive period is the time when,...
