Volume 10 Issue 17 | Special Issue 2026
IJRISS - Volume 10, Issue 17
Articles
A Study of the Relationship Between Social Support and Professional Identity among Preservice Preschool Teachers
Authors: Zhu Lin, Azlina Bt. Mohd Kosnin, Xu Yue
Abstract: Professional identity is a key factor in shaping preservice teachers’ career choices and long-term engagement with the profession. For preservice preschool teachers, developing a solid professional ...
The Relationship Between Big Five Personality Traits and Love Styles among Undergraduate Students in Malaysian Private Universities (IPTS) in Kedah
Authors: Siti Nursyahirah Nazrol, Nurul Huda Ishak
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between Big Five personality traits and love styles among undergraduate students enrolled in private higher education institutions (IPTS) in Kedah, Malaysia. A...
Navigating the Dilemma of Making Ethical Decisions: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Authors: Elimelie P. Ates
Abstract: This qualitative study used a descriptive design to navigate the dilemmas encountered by the Public Junior High School Teachers in Davao City Division when making ethical decisions. The participants c...
Panglimbasog Taliwala Sa Kasakit: Coping Strategies of Cebuano Suicide-Bereaved Siblings
Authors: Barrit, Charity Mae C, Lambayan, Joy Lyn G., Sasaban, Danne T, Rhea Jane L. Caynila
Abstract: Behind every loss to suicide lay a story left unfinished—and for siblings, the silence that followed often became too heavy to bear. This study explored the coping strategies along with support syst...
Impact of Compulsive Smartphone Usage on Academic Functioning of Adolescents
Authors: Shruti Verma, Dinesh Nagar
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to examine the relationship between Compulsive Smartphone Usage (CSU) and Academic Functioning among adolescents, framed within Self Determination Theory. A tota...
Exploring How Cultural Narratives Shape Recovery: Insights from Substance-Induced Psychosis Outpatients in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Authors: Isabel Taizivei Kanhenga
Abstract: Substance-Induced psychosis (SIP) imposes an incrementally significant clinical challenge in Zimbabwe. While biomedical models focus on neurobiological mechanisms, culturally constructed narratives’...
Adaptation and Validation of a Social Support Scale for Preservice Preschool Teachers
Authors: Zhu Lin, Azlina Bt. Mohd Kosnin, Xu Yue
Abstract: In the training of preservice preschool teachers, social support is regarded as a critical psychological and environmental resource that facilitates academic development and career development. Howeve...
Depressive Symptoms at the Muhimbili National Hospital MAT Clinic, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Meshack Samwel, Jessie Mbwambo
Abstract: Background Globally, the number of people who use substances has rapidly increased over the past decade and has become a public health problem. Co-morbidity of mental disorders and substance use disor...
Healing the soul of the World: Towards Co-Evolutionary Psychotherapy in the Ecological Collapse Era
Authors: Martina Campobasso, Melania Ametrano, Maura Perrone
Abstract: The article explores the transformative and political role of psychotherapy in the anthropocene era, proposing a perspective of co-evolutionary psychotherapy capable of dealing with individual and col...
Sequential Predictive Indicators of Suicidal Ideation: Development of a Preventive Detection Framework
Authors: Chacko P. George
Abstract: Suicide is a major global public health concern and a leading cause of preventable death. Evidence indicates that suicidal behavior rarely occurs abruptly, instead emerging through identifiable cognit...
Mental Health and Well-Being of the MSU-GSC Professors Amidst the Covid 19 Crisis
Authors: Janet T. Comoda
Abstract: This study explored the mental health and well- being of the university professors amidst the COVID 19 crisis. A qualitative research design using the phenomenological approach on how the professors h...
Causes of Stress among Social Workers in Selected Public Social Service Institutions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Authors: Vu Thi Lua
Abstract: Stress is a common issue experienced by most individuals in everyday life. Due to the nature of their profession, social workers are required to confront numerous difficulties and challenges in the wo...
Luyo Sa Pagpakigbisog: Challenges, Impacts and Coping Strategies of Red-Tagged Student Activists in Cebu
Authors: Fredzel Mae C. Albofera, Diana Marie D. Cuizon, Adora S. Parantar, Korina Jean M. Regis
Abstract: Red-tagging has become a persistent issue in the Philippine sociopolitical landscape, particularly affecting activists and social movements. Among those most vulnerable are student activists, whose in...
Executive Function Deficits and Emotion Dysregulation as Neurocognitive Predictors of Violent Behaviour in Forensic Populations: A Systematic Review and Clinical Implications
Authors: Ndorenyin Saviour Udofia, Dumebi Okuagu, Anthony, Clement Ogbeh, Ihuoma Goodness Dike
Abstract: Background: This systematic review synthesises existing literature on executive function deficits and emotion dysregulation as predictors of violent behaviour in forensic samples.
Methods: PubMed, Ps...
Haplos Ng Tradisyon: Exploring the Motivations of Clinically Diagnosed Patients in Adopting Folk Medicine
Authors: Cabaral, J Mica., Paon, Maechie S., Pasiolan, Samantha B., Villegas, June Rey A.
Abstract: The continued reliance on folk medicine among clinically diagnosed individuals remains underexplored, particularly in rural communities where cultural identity and spirituality influence health behavi...
The Lived Experiences of College Students Navigating Technostress Through AI Learning Tools
Authors: Bacunawa, Joanne Stefanie D., RPm, CRS, Caringal, Dal Valdemar T., RPm, Campos, Rafael B., Dela Llana, Marlo Rey D, Jimenez, Rikxzel Josh D, RPm, CHRA
Abstract: This qualitative phenomenological study explored the experience of college students in navigating technostress while using AI learning tools in higher education. Through purposive sampling, 10 undergr...
Beyond Mimesis: Algorithmic Empathy as a Cognitive Prosthesis a Case Study on Early-Onset Schizophrenia and Digital Mediation. from Chaos to the Timeline: Video Editing as a Thought Organizer.
Authors: Gerardo Marco Bencivenga
Abstract: Vocational education today confronts complex psychopathological frameworks that challenge traditional teaching methodologies. The present contribution analyzes an educational intervention concerning a...
Dark Romance as an AI-Mediated Experience: Identification with Characters and Attitudes towards Romantic AI
Authors: Andreea-Gabriela Filimon, Dan-Ioan Coman, Teodor Răileanu-Olariu
Abstract: The identification with fictional characters has been widely recognized as a powerful psychological phenomenon, influencing self-perception and attitudes toward interpersonal relationships. Within thi...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Mobile Application for Students: Needs Assessment and Development Proposal
Authors: Cong Hieu Bui, Minh Luan Nguyen, Thi Thuong Pham, Duc Tai Nguyen, Thi Hoai Nguyen
Abstract: This study investigates university students’ needs for a mindfulness-based stress reduction mobile application. The aim is to provide a scientific basis for developing digital psychological support ...
Untoward Digital Separation Amplifies Impulsivity: An Analysis through Transactional Analysis (TA) Lens
Authors: Sanjida Afroz, Dr. Md Abu Layek, Faria Zaman Mahi
Abstract: In our omnipresent digital world, imagining our lives without connections to others is impossible. Advanced digital technology enables constant connectivity, regardless of our location. This paper is ...
The Context of Social-Emotional E-Competencies Among High School Students In Vietnam
Authors: Giang Thien-Vu, Nguyen Huynh Bao-Kim, Bui Lam-Tu, Dang Thuy Ngoc-Nhu, Hoang Thao-Ny
Abstract: In the context of digital transformation, adolescent social interaction increasingly occurs online, making social-emotional e-competencies (e-SEC) an important educational concern. Drawing on the soci...
Hidden Cost of Constant Connectivity: Digital Burnout and Its Interpersonal Pathways to Emotion Dysregulation among Young Adults
Authors: Shivam Kumar Singh, Meher Kiran
Abstract: Growing access to digital devices and its continuous usage poses a threat of Digital Burnout. While digital burnout is associated with emotional difficulties, social processes that may explain this re...
Workplace Bullying and Job Satisfaction among Teacher in Gombak District: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Nurul Nabila Ibrahim, Kirrthana Satesh Kumar, Thilaageshwary Thangadurai, Puteri Farahdiana Megat Suhaimi, Nur Muneerah Kasim, Siti Nur Fadilah Kassim, Angela Chan Nguk Fong, Afiq Azri Mohd Ghani, Rashidin Idris
Abstract: This study describes the mean level of workplace bullying and job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in the Gombak District, Selangor. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed...
Descriptive Analysis of Intrinsic Motivation, Job Training and Employee Performance
Authors: Az-Athirah Zubairi, Rahmat Helmi Hidayat, Hamdan Mohd Salleh, Yuhanis Khalida A Rashid, Nur Muneerah Kasim, Siti Nur Fadilah Kassim, Angela Chan Nguk Fong, Afiq Azri Mohd Ghani, Rashidin Idris
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to characterize the intrinsic motivation, job training, and performance levels of workers in Malaysia's Klang Valley. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data fr...
Pre-College Gap Year Experiences and Youth Well-Being: A Qualitative Exploration
Authors: M Ajitha, Dr. Anitha Kumari T T
Abstract: A pre-college gap year refers to a temporary break taken before entering higher education, during which students engage in activities such as skill development, employment, volunteering, travel, or pr...
A Qualitative Study on Healthcare Workers’ Emotional and Psychological Experiences During Workplace Scandals
Authors: Mohamad Harith Hakimi Mohamad Hafizami, Muhammad Danish Jasni, Hamdan Mohd Salleh, Fariha Diyana Awang Ali, Siti Nur Fadilah Kassim, Nur Muneerah Kasim, Puteri Farahdiana Megat Suhaimi, Az Athirah Zubairi, Rashidin Idris
Abstract: This qualitative study explores healthcare workers’ emotional and psychological experiences related to workplace scandal within healthcare settings. Workplace scandal is a common yet sensitive issue...
Achievement Goal Orientation as a Psychological Predictor for Sports Anxiety and Self Esteem in Competitive Athletes
Authors: Shreyas Saklani, Dr. Sonia Kapur
Abstract: An athlete's success and well-being are heavily influenced by achievement goal orientation, sports anxiety, and self-esteem. This study aims to investigate the interrelationships between these 3 psych...
A Relational-Cultural Trauma-Informed Care Framework: An Emerging Model for Philippine School Counseling
Authors: Rochelle T. Fernandez, Maria Lourdes L. Chavez
Abstract: This study develops a Relational-Cultural Trauma-Informed Care (RCTIC) Framework for Philippine school counseling based on an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of Filipino school counselo...
Parent-Child Relationship and Gadget Addiction: The Role of Loneliness
Authors: Evan Bastian, Iswinarti, Nida Hasanati
Abstract: Gadget addiction refers to the excessive dependence on electronic devices, leading to significant disruptions in daily life and functioning. One of the major contributing factors to gadget addiction i...
The Relationship between Work Environment and Job Satisfaction of Administrative Staff in Open and Distributed Learning Centres
Authors: Mohd Fakardian Che Rus, Wong Huey Siew
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between work environment and job satisfaction among administrative staff in Open Distance Learning (ODL) Learning Centres, utilizing Herzberg's Two-Factor Theo...
A Thematic Qur’anic Exegesis of Neuro Linguistic Programming: A Cognitive Psychology Perspective
Authors: Adnan Yusufi, Naqiyah
Abstract: This study examines the conceptual correspondence between selected Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) related mechanisms and Qur’anic teachings through the perspectives of cognitive psychology and I...
Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Trauma Exposure Among Inpatients with Substance Use Disorders in Nairobi Rehabilitation Centers
Authors: Joseph Makenga Masila, Lincoln Khasakhala, Frederick R. Owiti
Abstract: Objective(s): To determine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), describe patterns of trauma exposure, and identify associated factors among inpatients with substance use disorders ...
Psycho-Spiritual Well-Being and Stress Levels among Informal Caregivers of the Terminally Ill Within the Rwandan Households
Authors: Ann Muringi Macharia, Joyzy Pius Egunjobi
Abstract: The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and the global shift toward home-based palliative care have placed significant caregiving responsibilities on informal caregivers, particularly w...
Eco-Anxiety and Coping Strategies: A Systematic Review of Psychological Responses to Climate Change
Authors: Sitti Rachma S. Tombolotutu, Diah Karmiyati, Zainul Anwar
Abstract: Eco-anxiety is a psychological response resulting from concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. This phenomenon relates to how individuals use coping strategies to manage the anxie...
Motivation and Teacher Commitment to Teaching in Private Secondary Schools in Ibanda District, Uganda
Authors: Cleophas Asimwe
Abstract: This study examined the impact of intrinsic motivation on teacher commitment to teaching in private secondary schools in Ibanda District, Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional mixed-methods rese...
Relationship Between the Catholic Church’s Reconciliation Programme and the Psycho-Spiritual Wellbeing of the Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Cyangugu Diocese, Rwanda Embedded Mixed Method Research.
Authors: Moise Issa Dusenge, Dr Uchenna Kalu Agwu, Dr Lilian Mulwa Kunusia
Abstract: The Catholic Church’s reconciliation programme in Cyangugu Diocese refers to a set of coordinated pastorals, spiritual, psychosocial, and social interventions undertaken by Cyangugu Catholic Diocese...
The Relationship Between Cognitive Dissonance and Academic Achievement in STEM versus Regular Schools in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Ruth Nakamba, PhD, Bestern Kaani, PhD
Abstract: This paper sought to determine the relationship between cognitive dissonance and academic performance. Cognitive dissonance is indispensable in the school setting because not all learners like or exce...
Beyond the Code: Phenomenology and Legal Status of Algorithmic Empathy between Neuroscience and Law
Authors: Gerardo Marco Bencivenga, Alexandra Radu
Abstract: The code — we know, or pretend to know — is never neutral. But what happens, exactly, when it even stops being cold?
The assumption from which this work is based (which has its roots in the fram...
The Role of Self-Acceptance in Early Adulthood During Life Transitions: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rizky Maulidayani, Diah Karmiyati, Zainul Anwar
Abstract: Self-acceptance is an important psychological aspect that supports mental health and psychological well-being, particularly during early adulthood, a period marked by various life transitions. During ...
Leadership Competencies and Styles in NGO: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Bohdan Liashenko, Hanna Bilokonenko, Alona Arkatova
Abstract: This article presents the results of a comprehensive empirical study of leadership competencies and styles among 50 employees and volunteers of the NGO “Rokada”, which carries out humanitarian act...
Influence of Psychological First Aid on Burnout Among Nurses at AIC Kijabe Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Authors: Rechael Wambui Ngurukie, Dr. Rachel Mbugua, Dr. Lucy Gachenia
Abstract: Burnout among nurses remains a significant occupational health concern in healthcare settings characterized by heavy workloads, emotional demands, staffing shortages, and limited psychosocial support....
Barriers to Effective Africa Inland Church-Based Interventions to Domestic Gender Based Violence in Baringo Central, Kenya
Authors: Charles Chirchir Moindi, Daniel Rotich Kandagor, Gerface Ochien Ojwang
Abstract: Domestic Gender-Based Violence (DGBV) remains a pervasive problem affecting families and communities in Baringo Central Region, Kenya, despite the presence and teachings of strong Christian institutio...
Creativity as Healing: Tolkien’s Theology of Sub-Creation and Its Implications for Psychosocial Wellbeing
Authors: Dr. Aditi Munmun Sengupta
Abstract: Contemporary society faces a growing crisis of psychosocial suffering marked by anxiety, depression, alienation, burnout, trauma, and existential emptiness. While social science increasingly recognize...
Intersectionality in Unveiling Selves: A Phenomenological Study of Psychological Distress and Resilience of OFW Breadwinners in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Najua R. Fernandez, Jasmine Nadja J. Pinugu
Abstract: Economic challenges in the Philippines continue to drive Filipino breadwinners to migrate abroad. Although psychological distress and resilience among migrant workers and breadwinners have been widely...
Subjective Well-Being of Buddhist Monks and Nuns at The Intermediate School of Buddhist Studies in Da Nang City
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hang Phuong, Dang Thi Phuong Trang
Abstract: Subjective well-being refers to individuals' subjective perceptions and evaluations of their level of peace, life satisfaction, and perceived meaning in their own lives. Researching the current state ...
Exploring Financial Stress, Anxiety and Coping Strategies Among Working University Students in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Umesh Nepal
Abstract: Background
University education in Nepal presents compelling challenges for students with financial needs who work alongside their studies, resulting in interconnected difficulties. This study exami...
Emotional Engagement among High School Students
Authors: Dr. S. Surma, Dr. Manjunatha. P, Sidhila. P
Abstract: Emotional engagement is a critical component of student’s learning reflecting the affective, cognitive and motivational involvement of students in academic activities. The present study was carried ...
Influence of Sleep Quality on Difficulties in Emotional Regulation among Undergraduate Students
Authors: Dr. Jayaraju R, Dr. Krishnamurthy V S
Abstract: The present study examined the influence of sleep quality on difficulties in emotional regulation among undergraduate students. In addition, the study investigated the influence of sleep habits, speci...
Stress, Diet, and Well-Being: An Interdisciplinary Study of Mental Health and Well-Being in University Students
Authors: Yashwanth G Naik, Skanda A G., Meghana A T., Dr. Raghavendra S N
Abstract: Psychological stress among university students represents an increasingly significant public health issue. This stress affects multiple interconnected systems: mental health, eating behaviors, appetit...
Recalibrating Interoceptive Prediction in Substance Use Disorders: A Theoretical Framework for Second-Generation Interoceptive Exposure
Authors: Seyedehfatemeh Mirhosseiniamiri, Dr. Hita Claudia Rao
Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are increasingly conceptualized, in part, as disorders of deficient self-regulation associated with interoceptive dysregulation, an impaired ability to process internal ...
Psychological Approaches to Promoting Psychological Well-Being in Workplaces: A Positive Psychology-Based Theoretical Framework
Authors: Dr. Nasreen Taj
Abstract: Psychological well-being has become an increasingly important concern for contemporary workplaces as organizations confront occupational stress, workload pressures, rapid technological change, work-fa...
Problems Faced by Indian Women at the Workplace: Challenges, Barriers and Strategies for Empowerment
Authors: Dr. Kavitha K M
Abstract: Women constitute nearly half of India's population and play a crucial role in the nation's economic, social, and political development. In recent decades, expanding educational opportunities and econo...
Moving Goalpost Phenomenon and Its Psychological and Behavioural Responses among Corporate Employees – An Exploratory Study
Authors: Shruti Gogoi, Dr. Vishwanatha K.
Abstract: This study identifies and describes the Almost-Enough Phenomenon (AEP) as a cumulative psychological experience that develops when employees repeatedly demonstrate competence but receive little or no ...
Older Adults’ Narratives of Lifespan Development: A Qualitative Exploration of Developmental Experiences in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Ettu, Peace Chiamaka, Ali, Prince Edisemi, Ikechukwu-James, Amara Blessing, Allison, Trust-Jah Tuaegwuchukwu
Abstract: Development is a lifelong process shaped by individual experience and by the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which people live. Older adults are valuable sources of developmental knowledg...
Relationship between Partying Culture and Risk-Taking Behaviors among Senior School Students in Igembe South Sub-County, Meru County Kenya
Authors: Judy Kinanu, David Kipkorir Kiptui
Abstract: Partying culture among senior school students is increasing in many communities. It exposes young people to environments where substance use, unprotected sexual activity, and violence may be normalize...
The Role of AI Chatbots in Emotional Support and Human Relationships: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: R.N.I. Basnayake
Abstract: AI chatbots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, with people beginning to use them not only to learn and find information but also to share feelings and seek emotional support. The study...
The Relationship between Attachment Styles, Temperament and Mental Well-Being
Authors: Wan Nurul Izza Wan Husin, Ebru Morgul, Asma Perveen, Nur Sophia Rusli, Sofiyyah Low Siew Ping
Abstract: Attachment styles play a major role in the development of temperament and individuals’ mental well-being. The present study investigates the relationship between attachment styles, temperament and m...
Self-Concept among Young Adults: Implications for Mental Health, Health Behaviours, and Sustainable Development Goal 3
Authors: Syed Toasin Rehmat, Sania Shakeel
Abstract: Background: Young adulthood is a critical developmental period characterized by identity exploration, changing social roles, increasing autonomy, and significant educational, occupational, and interpe...
Coach-Athlete Emotional Abuse: Relationships with Perceived Coaching Efficacy and Coach-Athlete Relationship Quality
Authors: Tyler M. Miles, Psy.D, Ronald Stolberg
Abstract: Emotional abuse by coaches is increasingly recognized as a threat to athlete well-being, yet its associations with core sport-psychology constructs remain understudied. This study examined how coach-p...
Between Formation and Vulnerability: Psycho-Spiritual Wellbeing and Emotional Disclosure among Catholic Seminarians in Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo Paschal Ikenna, Anike Anthony, Martin Adavize Bello
Abstract: Catholic priestly formation seeks to integrate human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral development, but little is known about how seminarians in sub-Saharan Africa experience its psychological di...
A Study of Moral Consciousness: Wholesome and Unwholesome States
Authors: Wai Pon La, Thanigaivelan Shanmugam
Abstract: Based on the Noble Eightfold Path (Ariya Aṭṭhaṅgika Magga), this study explores moral consciousness using the Buddhist paradigm of wholesome (kusala) and unwholesome (akusala) states. The Noble ...
Perceived Gender Discrimination and Organizational Culture as Predictors of Turnover Intentions among Filipino Women in the Engineering Industry: The Moderating Role of Equity Sensitivity
Authors: Julianne Nicole J. Llarenas, Jasmine Nadja J. Pinugu
Abstract: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional predictive non experimental design to examine the relationships between perceived gender discrimination, organizational culture, equity sensitivity, ...
How a Failure to Symbolise Trauma Produces Dissociation and Repetition Compulsion: Toward an Integrated Psychoanalytic-Neurobiological Model of Psychic Trauma
Authors: Mbofung Gordon Ndi, Marc Bruno Mayi, Thierry Dong
Abstract: Psychic trauma has long been understood, within the Janetian and Freudian traditions, as an experience that overwhelms the mind's capacity to symbolise: to transform raw sensory and affective excitati...