This thesis investigates the effects of different music genres on the behavior and spatial preferences of captive African elephants, with the aim of improving their welfare and management strategies. Given the growing concern among zoological professionals about the impact of captivity on the health …

Objective: To evaluate psychometrics of wearable devices measuring physical activity (PA) in ambulant children with gait abnormalities due to neuromuscular conditions.  Data Sources: We searched PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus in March 2023.  Study Selection: We included studies if …

Background and aim Addiction problems also affect the lives of family members. This study aims to examine: (1) young adult family members’ experiences with informal and professional support in coping with the impact of relatives’ addiction problems and (2) how these experiences evolve over time. Method A …

Developing personas is a widely used (marketing) method to gain insight into important behavioral components of a specific population by creating a detailed description of someone who represents the target audience. Personas are fictitious persons and give a detailed description of the motivations, needs, …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic obesity significantly burdens health and autonomy. Strategies to intervene in or prevent sarcopenic obesity generally focus on losing body fat and building or maintaining muscle mass and function. For a lifestyle intervention, it is important to consider psychological aspects such …

The effectiveness of available therapeutic treatments for pain catastrophizing in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta analysis

Despite the fact that research shows that collaboration between families and schools contribute to academic achievement, social‐emotional development and sense of well‐being of students, many schools struggle to establish family‐school partnerships. The current study explores keys to success and challenges …

The report explores Dutch consumers' perceptions of the Nutri-Score system, focusing on awareness, behavioral changes, and understanding of nutritional quality. While 92% are aware of Nutri-Score, usage during purchases remains low, with only 9.6% citing it as a main factor. Demographic factors, such …

To evaluate the effectiveness of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interventions, the Workplace Outcome Suite (WOS) was developed. This study aims to determine if the new WOS 5-item version can be used to approximate the WOS 25-item version without excessive loss of reliability, validity, or sensitivity. …

Individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning are at increased risk to develop a substance use disorder—however, effective treatment programs adapted to this target group are scarce. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Take it Personal!+ in individuals with …