Among the many contributing factors in addictions there are also those describing the individual characteristics and ways of dealing with various life challenges. Despite numerous studies in this area, there is still no unambiguous data on the nature and specificity of this relationship in different age groups. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between personality dimensions and strategies of coping with stress and the level of Internet addiction. The study was funded by the Ministry of Health under grant no. 93/HM/2015. The study was carried out in a group of 383 persons aged 15 to 19 (M = 16.6, SD = 0.77) attending secondary schools. The following research tools were used: Ten Item Personality Measure, Brief Cope and Internet Addiction Test. Both specific personality traits and styles of coping with stress are related to the addiction to the analysed medium. The personality traits most strongly associated with the risky Internet use were conscientiousness and emotional stability. An association was demonstrated between Internet addiction and the use of coping strategies, such as disengagement, substance use and self-blame. The results obtained demonstrate a major role of personality-related factors in the development of Internet addiction. The attitude to difficulties seems to be the key issue. The findings presented also make it possible to delineate the areas for improvement (e.g., through psychoeducational interventions) to protect young people from the risk of developing the addiction.

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological condition affecting 10% of women globally, characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, reduced quality of life, and a risk of cancer. This review examines the multifaceted aspects of endometriosis, including its causes, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. Genetic and environmental factors, hormonal influences, and immunological dysregulation are addressed as potential drivers of disease progression. Treatment options, including pharmacological interventions (hormone therapy, pain management) and surgical interventions, are assessed for their effectiveness in alleviating symptoms and improving outcomes. Emerging therapies, such as small-molecule inhibitors and anti-angiogenic agents, are also explored. Additionally, the psychological impact of endometriosis is addressed, emphasizing the need for holistic care. This review highlights the importance of continued research to unravel the precise mechanisms underlying endometriosis and to develop targeted therapies for improved patient care.

The theory of conservation of resources (COR) can be used for searching mechanisms which explain spiritual changes caused by trauma. The aim of this paper was to analyze the relationship between distribution of personal resources and spiritual change, as well as the mediating role of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and turn to religion (stress coping strategy) in this relationship among participants’ hostilities in Ukraine. A total of 314 adults—74 women and 235 men—participated in the study. The mean age was 72.59. Polish adaptation of Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resources-Evaluation (COR-E), the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist—Civilian Version (PCL-C), the Inventory for Measuring Coping with Stress (MINI-COPE), and The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) were employed in the research. The mediating role of posttraumatic stress disorder and turn to religion in relationship between personal resources loss and spiritual change was confirmed. The turn to religion plays the role of mediator in relationship between personal resources gain/assigning value to personal resources and spiritual change. The results justify the postulate of conducting further research in the field of testing models which take into account the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder, religious coping stress, and posttraumatic spiritual change. The conducted analyses should include the assumptions of the COR theory as well as psychological, social, and situational factors that could generate spiritual change.

Difficult situations during pregnancy, such as threatened preterm labor, trigger negative experiences in women. The levels of stress experienced and the way individuals cope with it depend on their personal resources, such as optimism, internal health locus of control, and self-efficacy, among other factors. The purpose of this paper was to determine the role of dispositional optimism in the relationship between health locus of control and self-efficacy in pregnant women with threatened preterm labor. Dispositional optimism plays the role of mediator in relationships between: (1) internal health control and self-efficacy; and (2) impact of random events on one’s health and self-efficacy. Dispositional optimism does not mediate the relationship between the perceived impact of others on one’s health and self-efficacy. For women with a high-risk pregnancy, dispositional optimism is a significant resource for coping with the problems they encounter. It changes the direction (from negative to positive) of the association between experiencing the impact of external factors (random events) on one’s health and perceived self-efficacy. It prevents the cycle of loss caused by the interpretation of random events as having an impact on one’s health, and acts as a mediator to initiate a cycle of gains that leads to greater perceived self-efficacy. Optimistic pregnant women maintain a positive outlook, even when confronted with difficult, negative experiences such as threatened preterm labor.

Objectives: This study aimed to understand the relationship between resource gains and losses, coping, and the quality of life during the growth phase of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Material and Methods: The Internet-based survey covered 353 individuals who had participated in a psychological...

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological condition affecting 10% of women globally, characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, reduced quality of life, and a risk of cancer. This review examines the multifaceted aspects of endometriosis, including its causes, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. Genetic and environmental factors, hormonal influences, and immunological dysregulation are addressed as potential drivers of disease progression. Treatment options, including pharmacological interventions (hormone therapy, pain management) and surgical interventions, are assessed for their effectiveness in alleviating symptoms and improving outcomes. Emerging therapies, such as small-molecule inhibitors and anti-angiogenic agents, are also explored. Additionally, the psychological impact of endometriosis is addressed, emphasizing the need for holistic care. This review highlights the importance of continued research to unravel the precise mechanisms underlying endometriosis and to develop targeted therapies for improved patient care.