Health Psychology Journal
May 2024
Editor-in-Chief
John M. Ruiz, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Editors
Linda C. Gallo, Ph.D.
Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D.
Impact Factor: 4.2
Editor’s Choice
Longitudinal associations between gut microbiome diversity and emotional well-being.
Sung-Ha Lee, Xyle Ku, Hyun-Seok Oh, Yeonjae Jung, Jongsik Chun, Incheol Choi
Emerging research has illuminated the intricate interplay between the gut microbiome and mental health. Yet, the temporal dynamics of this relationship have received limited attention. This study offers insights into the connection between emotional well-being and gut microbiome diversity over time, uncovering a positive short-term correlation while not identifying a sustained longitudinal link.
Low early life socioeconomic status and susceptibility to the common cold in adulthood: The moderating role of negative affective reactivity.
Yeon Sik Jang, Phoebe Lam, & Jessica Chiang
Early socioeconomic disadvantage increases risk for poor health across the lifespan, but some individuals may be more vulnerable than others. Current study results showed that socioeconomic disadvantage during childhood and adolescence was associated with greater susceptibility to developing a cold after viral exposure among participants who had greater negative affect responses to stress. These findings underscore the importance of considering factors that may increase sensitivity to the influences of socioeconomic disadvantage on health and have potential implications for informing prevention and intervention efforts.
Changing medication-related beliefs: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Elizabeth Sheils, William Tillett, Delyth James, Sarah Brown, Charlotte Dack, Hannah Family, & Sarah C.E. Chapman
This review advances the field through highlighting techniques that can lead to a change in medication beliefs and as a consequence improved adherence. The meta-analysis indicated that beliefs regarding the necessity of medication and concerns about medication are modifiable. Importantly, it showed that these beliefs are strongly associated with medication adherence. Specific behavior change techniques that led to a significant change in medication belief were identified. These findings advance the field of medication adherence highlighting which techniques are most likely to be effective.
Most cited papers
Optimism, coping, and health: Assessment and implications of generalized outcome expectancies.
Stages of change and decisional balance for 12 problem behaviors.
A taxonomy of behavior change techniques used in interventions.
Psychosocial models of the role of social support in the etiology of physical disease.
Most downloaded papers
Family disruption increases functional somatic symptoms in late adolescence: The TRAILS Study.
Does theory influence the effectiveness of health behavior interventions? Meta-analysis.
A taxonomy of behavior change techniques used in interventions.
Comparing theory-based condom interventions: Health belief model versus theory of planned behavior.
Meet the Editor
Dr. John M. Ruiz discusses the new editorial team, their vision for the journal, and emerging opportunities for engagement.
Editorial Team Bios
Spanish Abstracts (Resúmenes científicos en español)
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