Academic functioning in university students emerges from the interplay of motivational, self-regulatory, emotional, and contextual processes. The present study examined the network structure linking academic motivation, self-regulated learning, academic engagement, academic burnout, generalized anxiety, self-esteem, and students’ ratings of instruction. Participants were 530 university students from Western Romania (Mage = 28.86, SD = 9.75; 87.5% women). Data were collected through an online cross-sectional survey using validated self-report instruments. A Gaussian Graphical Model was estimated using the EBICglasso procedure to examine the unique associations among the study variables and their relative structural importance within the network. The results indicated a moderately dense psychological network, with academic burnout emerging as the most structurally central node. Intrinsic motivation toward achievement, identified regulation, and performance control were positioned within the adaptive core of the network, whereas burnout, anxiety, amotivation, and low self-esteem clustered within the maladaptive region. Academic engagement occupied an intermediary position linking motivational and self-regulatory processes. Overall, the findings support a systems-oriented interpretation of academic functioning, suggesting that burnout represents a key convergence point in students’ psychological functioning, while self-determined motivation and self-regulated learning may serve as protective processes. These results highlight the value of network analysis for identifying psychologically meaningful intervention targets in higher education.

Family and parental education are increasingly recognized as key levers for sustainable development and family well-being. This study examines whether an online parental intervention program focused on strengthening parental self-efficacy can improve parents’ relationship satisfaction and couple satisfaction. A sample of 50 Romanian parents with below-average levels of parental self-efficacy and relationship satisfaction was randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. Participants in the experimental group attended the “Confident Parents” program over three months, while the control group received no structured intervention. Pre- and post-test data were collected using standardized measures of parental self-efficacy, couple satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction. Data analysis combined non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank tests with linear regression and moderation analysis. The results showed significant pre–post improvements in parental self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and couple satisfaction in the experimental group, with no meaningful changes in the control group. Post-test, parental self-efficacy significantly predicted both relationship satisfaction and couple satisfaction, and moderation analyses indicated that this predictive relationship was stronger for parents in the intervention group. These findings suggest that parental education programs centered on self-efficacy can contribute to more satisfying couple and family relationships, supporting psychological well-being and the broader goals of sustainable family functioning.

Background/Objectives: Pregnancy is associated with anatomical, hormonal, and immunological changes that may increase susceptibility to infections and metabolic disturbances. Adequate hygiene practices and balanced nutrition, including appropriate supplementation, may help reduce maternal and fetal complications. This study aimed to describe hygiene and nutrition behaviors among women aged 18–40 years in Romania and to evaluate their association with pregnancy outcome, complications, and infections during gestation. Methods: An observational, descriptive, and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed through Google Forms. Eligible participants were women aged 18–40 years from Romania who were currently pregnant or had experienced at least one previous pregnancy ending in birth or miscarriage. The questionnaire assessed socio-demographic characteristics, hand, oral, and intimate hygiene behaviors, nutritional supplementation, pregnancy-related infections and complications, and the outcome of the most recent pregnancy. Data from 61 respondents collected over a 6-month period were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Results: Most participants reported favorable hygiene practices and relatively balanced or balanced diets. Term delivery was the most frequent pregnancy outcome (75.4%), while 72.1% reported no diagnosed infection during pregnancy. A significant association was found between intimate hygiene frequency and vaginal candidiasis (χ² = 8.92; p = 0.011), with occasional intimate hygiene linked to a higher frequency of infection. Perceived diet quality was also significantly associated with pregnancy complications (χ² = 8.81; p = 0.012), and a higher level of supplementation was significantly associated with more favorable pregnancy outcomes (χ² = 28.29; p < 0.001). No significant association was found between hand-washing frequency and urinary tract infections (χ² = 2.32; p = 0.314). Conclusions: The findings suggest that adequate intimate hygiene, balanced nutrition, and appropriate nutritional supplementation during pregnancy may contribute to better maternal and fetal out-comes. These results support the importance of prenatal education and preventive strategies focused on hygiene and nutrition. Larger studies are needed to confirm these associations.

Background and Objectives: Pregnancy is accompanied by physiological, hormonal, immunological, and metabolic changes that may increase susceptibility to infections and adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate hygiene- and nutrition-related behaviors among pregnant or previously pregnant women and to assess their associations with infections, pregnancy complications, and pregnancy outcomes. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire administered to women aged 18–40 years from Timiș County, Romania, who were currently pregnant or had experienced at least one previous pregnancy. A total of 361 participants were included in the final analysis. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed, followed by multivariable binary logistic regression. Multicollinearity was assessed using variance inflation factors, and Firth’s penalized logistic regression was performed as a sensitivity analysis. Results: In multivariable analyses, occasional intimate hygiene, compared with twice-daily intimate hygiene, was associated with higher odds of vaginal candidiasis (aOR = 6.63; 95% CI: 2.29–19.17) and urinary tract infection (aOR = 4.36; 95% CI: 1.73–10.99). An unbalanced diet was associated with higher odds of pregnancy complications compared with a balanced diet (aOR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.26–4.30). Compared with women reporting three or more supplements, women reporting no supplementation had markedly higher odds of an adverse pregnancy outcome (aOR = 46.15; 95% CI: 20.45–104.15), while each additional previous abortion was associated with higher odds of an adverse outcome (aOR = 2.25; 95% CI: 1.41–3.59). Firth sensitivity analysis attenuated the estimate for no supplementation (OR = 37.54; 95% CI: 17.89–85.32) but did not materially change the principal findings. Conclusions: Intimate hygiene frequency, nutritional supplementation, perceived diet quality, and reproductive history were associated with pregnancy-related outcomes in this study. These findings support structured prenatal assessment and counselling regarding nutrition, evidence-based supplementation, reproductive history, and appropriate hygiene practices. Because of the cross-sectional observational design and potential residual confounding, the findings should be interpreted as associations rather than causal effects.