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Acta Psychologia
ISSN : 29626080     EISSN : 29624304     DOI : 10.35335/psychology
The Acta Psychologia is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing novel research in the field of psychology. Details on our focus and scope can be viewed here. Acta Psychologia is published Four times a year and accepts current research articles that have the potential to make a significant contribution to the exploration and development of psychology and behavioral sciences. Articles submitted to this journal must display a well-thought-out study design, appropriate data analysis, and interpretation.
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Analysis of Academic Burnout and Its Impact on Students’ Mental Health Hainrich, Hainrich; Raclaw, Mateusz
Acta Psychologia Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Jan: Psychology and Health
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Analysis of Academic Burnout and Its Impact on Students’ Mental Health This study examines academic burnout and its impact on students’ mental health, with a focus on identifying its prevalence, contributing factors, and psychological consequences. Academic burnout is conceptualized as a multidimensional condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism toward academic activities, and reduced academic efficacy. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from students through standardized questionnaires measuring burnout and mental health indicators. Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression, were employed to examine the relationship between variables. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of students experience moderate to high levels of academic burnout. The results further indicate a strong and significant relationship between academic burnout and mental health outcomes, showing that higher levels of burnout are associated with increased psychological distress. In particular, burnout is found to significantly predict symptoms of Stress, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression. Additionally, key contributing factors identified in this study include academic overload, lack of social support, and poor time management, which interact through a psychological mechanism where prolonged stress leads to emotional exhaustion and subsequent mental health problems. The study contributes to the theoretical development of academic burnout by integrating internal and external influencing factors into a comprehensive framework. Practically, the findings provide important implications for educational institutions to design interventions aimed at reducing burnout and promoting student well-being. These include improving workload management, enhancing social support systems, and implementing mental health awareness programs. Overall, this research highlights the urgent need to address academic burnout as a critical issue affecting both academic performance and students’ psychological health.
Analysis of Caregiver Stress in Families of Patients with Chronic Illness: The Role of Social Support, Economic Status, and Caregiving Duration Shivansh Shivansh; Priyanshu Priyanshu; Vanshika Vanshika
Acta Psychologia Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Jan: Psychology and Health
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Caregiver stress has become a significant concern in the context of chronic illness, as family members often assume the primary responsibility for long-term patient care. This study aims to analyze caregiver stress among families of patients with chronic illnesses by examining the influence of caregiving duration, severity of illness, social support, and economic status. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative data collected through structured questionnaires, including the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), and qualitative data obtained from in-depth interviews. The study involved family caregivers who had been providing care for chronically ill patients over a specified period. The results indicate that most caregivers experience moderate levels of stress. Statistical analysis reveals that duration of caregiving and severity of illness have significant positive relationships with caregiver stress, while social support and economic status show significant negative relationships. Among these factors, severity of illness is the strongest predictor of increased stress, whereas social support plays the most important role in reducing stress. Qualitative findings further highlight that coping strategies and emotional resilience influence how caregivers manage stress. In conclusion, caregiver stress is a multidimensional issue shaped by the interaction between caregiving demands and available resources. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening social support systems, improving economic assistance, and enhancing coping strategies to reduce caregiver stress. These findings contribute to the development of theoretical frameworks in psychology and provide practical recommendations for healthcare providers and policymakers to support family caregivers effectively.
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Influencing Diet Compliance Among Obese Patients Yingyue Yingyue; Jayin Chen; míng zhū
Acta Psychologia Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Jan: Psychology and Health
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Obesity is a growing public health problem associated with various chronic diseases and requires effective management strategies, particularly through adherence to dietary recommendations. However, many obese patients experience difficulties in maintaining diet compliance. This study aims to analyze the role of Self-Efficacy in influencing diet compliance among obese patients. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of obese patients determined based on Body Mass Index (BMI) criteria, with samples selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using a self-efficacy scale and a diet compliance questionnaire, both of which were tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and inferential analysis using correlation tests (Pearson/Spearman) to examine the relationship between variables. The results showed that the majority of respondents had moderate levels of self-efficacy and diet compliance. Furthermore, statistical analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and diet compliance (p < 0.05) with moderate correlation strength. This indicates that individuals with higher self-efficacy are more likely to adhere to dietary recommendations. In conclusion, self-efficacy plays an important role in influencing diet compliance among obese patients. These findings suggest that psychological factors, particularly self-efficacy, should be considered in designing interventions aimed at improving adherence to dietary programs. Enhancing self-efficacy may serve as an effective strategy to support sustainable behavior change and improve health outcomes in obesity management.