Starting from the basic idea that identifying predictive family factors for children’s well-being is among the levels of the psychology of sustainable human development, our study aimed to investigate the impact of mothers’ achievement goal orientations and parental self-efficacy on their children’s academic well-being, considering children’s own achievement goals as a mediator variable. The entire sample comprised 350 participants: 175 children (42.86% boys) and their respective mothers. Children were enrolled in the 4th grade (n = 85; M_age = 10.44, SD = 0.49), in the 8th grade (n = 62; M_age = 14.45, SD = 0.53), and in the 12th grade (n = 28; M_age = 18.39, SD = 0.62). The results indicated that mothers’ motivational orientations had a strong effect on their children’s corresponding motivational orientations. Mothers’ achievement goal orientations and parental self-efficacy had significant effects on children’s well-being, mediated by children’s goal orientations. Children’s well-being was positively predicted by mothers’ mastery and performance-approach goal orientations, with variations between age groups. The importance of the parental motivational orientations in the development of the children’s corresponding orientations and well-being suggests that changing academic adaptation might be possible by operating early interventions at the parents’ level. Further research is necessary to explore why performance-approach goals had a positive impact on well-being in this cultural context, as previous studies revealed that this type of goal orientation may be detrimental to well-being.

As individuals grow older, they experience notable shifts in their health conditions, social positions, and personal identity. Studies show that finding meaning in life correlates with healthier lifestyle choices and enhanced overall well-being. This sense of meaning functions as a protective factor against life’s challenges, strengthening resilience during later years. The research utilized thematic analysis within a qualitative methodology to investigate the subjective sources of meaning among elderly people living in Romanian institutional settings. The analysis revealed several interconnected themes. Religiosity and spirituality emerged as a fundamental anchor, with participants often mentioning God, Divinity, and Higher Power in their narratives. They typically conceptualized life as a sacred gift and emphasized the importance of religious practices such as prayer and church attendance as essential to their sense of purpose. The intergenerational transmission of values also proved significant, with elderly individuals finding meaning in passing down moral and spiritual principles to younger family members, viewing this as their enduring legacy. Interpersonal connections played a crucial role as well, with quality relationships with family and friends fostering a sense of belonging, while broken relationships or isolation negatively impacted well-being. Daily life objectives, including short-term goals like maintaining routines or anticipating family visits, along with preserving functional independence, provided structure and immediate purpose for many participants. The research distinguished between religiosity and spirituality as related but separate concepts: while formal religious rituals offered community-based meaning, those less engaged with organized religion discovered transcendence through personal spiritual experiences such as connecting with nature. This study highlights cultural specificities, particularly how Orthodox Christian traditions shape existential narratives among Romanian elderly, and proposes practical interventions for retirement facilities to incorporate activities focused on spiritual engagement, relationship building, and opportunities for elders to share their wisdom with younger generations.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the relationship between borderline personality disorder symptoms, and mindfulness. Method: We identified 20 eligible studies ( n = 5736) that we included in the meta-analysis. We hypothesized a negative association between borderline personality disorder symptoms and mindfulness, with potential moderation by participant and study characteristics. We used meta-analytic techniques. Results: The results indicate a negative relationship between borderline personality disorder symptoms and mindfulness ( r = -0.32, 95% CI [-0.38, -0.26]). The association was stronger in studies using the total score of borderline personality disorder symptoms ( r = -0.38, 95% CI [-0.46, -0.30]) compared to the studies assessing individual subscales. Non-judging (r = -0.46) and acting with awareness ( r = -0.35) showed the strongest negative associations, while observing showed a positive association ( r = 0.11). The relation is also stronger in studies using European samples ( r = -0.51) and in those using The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale ( r = -0.45). Conclusions: The negative relationship between borderline personality disorder symptoms and mindfulness across clinical and non-clinical samples suggests that mindfulness-based interventions could be beneficial for prevention programs in at-risk populations. Furthermore, the stronger relationships observed with non-judgment and acting with awareness suggest that clinical interventions could benefit from specifically emphasizing these components. Preregistration: This study was preregistered in PROSPERO (CRD42024558067).

This study is among those interested in psychological well-being in pregnant women, exploring the explanatory value for well-being of some parameters such as health consciousness, prenatal expectations, self-perception, taking into account age, and the existence of a preference for birth through caesarean section. In this study voluntarily participated 197 pregnant women (aged between 17 and 46). The questionnaires used were entered in an online form, this form was posted on Facebook groups specific to pregnant women, regardless of age or trimester. In agreement with the first hypothesis (H1) of our study, a significant positive relationship was measured between psychological well-being and health consciousness (c' = .155, p = .0236 < .050). It was also found that health consciousness explains psychological well-being (c' = .155; p = .0236<.050; [.0845; 1.1601]) and prenatal expectations has a partial mediator role in this relationship (a2*b2 = .046, 95 % CI [.0069, .0957]), confirming the hypothesis H2. Moreover, the hypothesis that age (r= .221; p = .0003 < .050) and preference for cesarean (r=-.185; p=. 0026 < .050) are significant covariates of the psychological well-being of pregnant women was confirmed (H4). Our study analyzed the factors that lead to psychological well-being of pregnant women, that would improve the development of the fetus and at the same time a positive development of social emotional learning (SEL) programs.

Physician burnout represents a major occupational health concern associated with impaired wellbeing, reduced job satisfaction, and decreased quality of patient care. Although burnout is frequently examined using variable-centered approaches, less is known about distinct burnout profiles among physicians and their associations with professional identification and intellectual humility. The present study investigated relationships between burnout, job satisfaction, professional social identification, and intellectual humility among physicians using both variable-centered and person-centered approaches. A sample of 100 physicians completed measures assessing burnout dimensions, job satisfaction, professional identification, and intellectual humility. Cluster analysis identified four distinct burnout profiles characterized by different combinations of exhaustion, distancing, cognitive dysfunction, and emotional dysfunction. Significant differences between profiles emerged regarding job satisfaction and professional identification, with higher burnout generally associated with lower occupational wellbeing and weaker professional identification. Correlational analyses also indicated negative associations between burnout, job satisfaction, and professional identification. Although global intellectual humility was not significantly associated with burnout severity, exploratory analyses revealed that openness to correction and engagement in debate were negatively associated with cognitive and emotional dysfunction. These findings support the heterogeneous nature of physician burnout and suggest that professional identification and humility-related cognitive openness represent relevant psychological resources in demanding healthcare environments.