BACKGROUND: The current negative trend in the physical behavior and lifestyle of the population therefore requires adequate changes in the professional training of physiotherapists. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the structure and differences in the weekly physical activity (PA) of Czech physiotherapy students, the use of wearables in physiotherapy professional training, and the attitude of physiotherapy students toward PA and the use of wearables in physiotherapy practice. METHODS: Between 2013 and 2022, 412 physiotherapy students participated in a PA-monitoring study using questonnaires International Physical Activity Questionnaire-long form, Motives for Physical Activity Measure-Revise, pedometers, Garmin Vívofit and Axivity AX3 accelerometers. RESULTS: A retrospective analysis of physiotherapy students PA drew attention to insufficient weekly PA and insufficient achievement of the PA recommendation of at least 60 min five times a week (55% of men and 41% of women). Instrumental PA monitoring allowed analyzing individual daily PA and structure of weekly PA. Highest PA indicated men (14,102 steps/day) and women (12,724 steps/day) of the 1st study year on Tuesday. The lowest PA (9,488 steps/day for men and 8,815 steps/day for women), were observed in the 4th study year on Sundays. The recommended target of 11,000 steps per day was achieved by 40% of the men and 46% of the women. Wearables enhanced participants PA motivation (51%). CONCLUSIONS: The inclusion of weekly PA monitoring in the professional training of physiotherapists ensured a deeper insight into the possibilities of PA monitoring in physiotherapy practice . Students are prepared to use wearables more widely to improve physical therapy practice.

The study demonstrated the need for greater support for physical activity (PA) of physiotherapy students during their studies.Incorporating comprehensive weekly PA monitoring into physiotherapy education is essential, especially with the rapid development of wearable technology.Monitoring PA using different methods enabled students to better assess the possibilities of using wearables in physiotherapy practice.

• Keywords
• Physical activity, lifestyle, monitoring, professional education, wearables,
• MeSH
• Exercise * physiology   MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Physical Therapists * education   MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation MeSH
• Attitude of Health Personnel MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Retrospective Studies MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

Numerous studies have now documented that athletes of different competition levels vary in their motivational styles. Some are internally motivated and train to be better based on intrinsic values, whereas others are controlled by external pressures that drive performance. A third style does not make causal attributions regarding their performance and are amotivated. In the current study, we used latent profile analysis to examine unique typologies of sports motivation in 456 Czech university students comprised of both recreational and more elite athletes participating in various sports and attending a sport education program. Four qualitatively distinct profiles were distinguished varying in the composition of intrinsic, extrinsic, and amotivation. The four profiles differed in their mean levels of social physique anxiety, global self-esteem, and physical self-worth, three markers of how a person feels about themselves in terms of normative standards. Multiple group comparisons based on gender, individual versus team sports, and level of competition reinforced relative consistency in profile composition. Results are discussed in terms of how people can blend different motivational styles, what this portends for self-beliefs, and whether there is relative consistency across meaningful groups.

• Keywords
• gender, motivation, psychology, quantitative study, team sport,
• MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation * MeSH
• Body Image MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Self Concept MeSH
• Athletes * psychology   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Sports * psychology   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Students * psychology   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Universities statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

Exercise addiction is increasingly recognized as a possible threat to athletes' well-being, especially in elite sports. However, research on underlying personality predictors predisposing athletes to exercise addiction remains limited. This study hypothesized several key personality attributes including athletic identity, sport motivation, perfectionism, and neuroticism as possible risk factors of exercise addiction in elite athletes and examined relationships between these personality attributes and symptoms of exercise addiction in 168 Czech elite athletes aged from 18 to 30 years. Results showed that 16.5% of athletes exhibited signs of exercise addiction, while 76.7% were at risk with low symptom severity. Multiple linear regression indicated that neuroticism, introjected regulation, and athletic identity significantly predicted exercise addiction (F(3, 164) = 32.63, p < .001, R2 = .36). These findings underscore the importance of psychological factors in understanding exercise addiction among athletes. The high prevalence suggests discrepancies in diagnosing exercise addiction and inconsistent use of diagnostic tools, necessitating cautious interpretation of the results.

• Keywords
• Exercise addiction, athletic identity, elite sport, neuroticism, perfectionism, sport motivation,
• MeSH
• Exercise * psychology   MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Competitive Behavior MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation MeSH
• Behavior, Addictive * psychology   epidemiology   MeSH
• Neuroticism MeSH
• Personality * MeSH
• Perfectionism MeSH
• Risk Factors MeSH
• Athletes * psychology   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

OBJECTIVES: Practice-based research (PBR) is an integral part of community pharmacy practice. The results obtained from PBR allow community pharmacists to gain the knowledge necessary to develop new patient services and acquire strategies to strengthen their role in the health system. The study aimed to assess pharmacists' attitudes and barriers towards PBR and investigate the factors that prevent or motivate community pharmacists from participating. METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted in May to Jun 2023 via an online structured pretested questionnaire. All licensed pharmacists registered in the Registry of Pharmacists of the Croatian Pharmaceutical Chamber, who listed community pharmacy as a place of work participated, i.e. 500 community pharmacists. The questionnaire consisted of two sections. Section A collected the respondents' sociodemographic characteristics. Section B contained two groups of relevant statements on a 5-point Likert scale divided into two sections: pharmacists' attitudes towards research in PBRs and barriers to participation in PBRs. KEY FINDINGS: The results showed that 97% of community pharmacists considered PBR important for developing new pharmacy services, and almost two-thirds considered participation in research to be part of pharmacy practice. The most often perceived barrier to research participation was the workload of daily tasks necessary for normal pharmacy functioning, recognized by 68% of community pharmacists. CONCLUSION: This study revealed community pharmacists' perception of the importance of PBR for the pharmacy profession. Involvement in PBR was important for the community pharmacists. The motivation for the PBR was present, despite the detected barriers. The results indicate the directions the community pharmacists should inspire.

• Keywords
• barriers, community pharmacists, facilitators, practice-based research,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Pharmacists * psychology   statistics & numerical data   organization & administration   MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Motivation MeSH
• Attitude of Health Personnel * MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Professional Role psychology   MeSH
• Community Pharmacy Services * organization & administration   MeSH
• Pharmacy Research * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Croatia MeSH

The evolving gambling environment, marked by increased accessibility and innovative promotions, has led to rising expenditures globally. Despite this, the relationship between social media use and problem gambling in the Czech Republic remains underexplored. To investigate the association between social media use and problem gambling severity among Czech adults using the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Is there a difference in gambling severity based on demographic characteristics? (1); Is there a relationship between social media news consumption and gambling severity? (2); Is there a connection between negative motives for social media use and problematic usage? (3); Is there a link between problematic social media use and gambling severity? (4). Primary research, designed as a cross-sectional study, was conducted in the Czech Republic in November 2024 on a sample of 3093 respondents (48.4% male). All participants were aged 16 years or older. The sample was selected using quota sampling based on multiple identifying quota variables, with minimal differences in the proportions of quota indicators compared to the general population. Non-parametric tests and ordinal logistic regression analyzed relationships between demographics, social media use, and PGSI scores. Higher PGSI scores were found among males, younger participants, those with lower education, and the unemployed or students. Greater social media news consumption correlated with increased gambling severity. Disruptive social media behaviors, such as waking up to check notifications and interrupting activities, were significantly associated with higher PGSI scores. Problematic social media use involving deceit and family conflict substantially heightened the risk of severe gambling problems. These findings highlight the need for targeted prevention initiatives, regulatory policies, and enhanced digital literacy to safeguard vulnerable groups from the risks posed by digital gambling platforms. Addressing both gambling behaviors and problematic social media use is crucial in mitigating potential harms.

• Keywords
• Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), digital gambling platforms and expenditures, digital literacy and prevention, disruptive social media behavior, internet gambling addiction,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Gambling * psychology   MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Social Media * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite a growing body of research on pornography use among women, there is a lack of understanding of the problematic versus non-problematic nature. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between women's motivations for pornography use and sexual wellbeing using a cross-sectional, self-report survey design among participants from 42 countries. METHODS: The total sample included 82,243 participants, of whom 46,874 (57.0%) identified as women and were analyzed. The participants' age averaged at M = 29.67 years, with a standard deviation of SD = 10.11. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing their motivations for pornography use, as well as measures of sexual functioning, sexual desire, and sexual satisfaction. RESULTS: Study results suggest that across cultures, women's motivations for pornography use are associated with their sexual wellbeing. Specifically, when women reported using pornography for their own pleasure or sexual curiosity, it was associated with fewer sexual functioning problems and higher sexual desire. Conversely, when women reported using pornography due to a lack of sexual satisfaction in their relationships, it was associated with more sexual functioning problems. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the need to consider the multifaceted nature of pornography use among women, including the usage motives, to fully understand associations with sexual wellbeing. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of conducting further research utilizing longitudinal designs, to establish the directionality between pornography use motivations and sexual wellbeing among women.

• Keywords
• cultural differences, motivations, pornography, sexual wellbeing, women,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Erotica * psychology   MeSH
• Libido physiology   MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation * MeSH
• Personal Satisfaction MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Sexual Behavior * psychology   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide. Even though regular exercise is recommended as the primary conservative approach in treating this condition, significant part of patients lead sedentary lifestyle. Motivation to exercise is one of the variables that effects the adherence of exercise-based treatments. This study aimed to characterize the motives for exercise, as posited by self-determination theory, in persons with CLBP, and to identify subgroups (clusters) of motivational profiles in combination with socioeconomic and clinical characteristics using k-means cluster analysis. METHODS: Data were collected between September 2022 and September 2023. A total of 103 adults with CLBP completed the paper-pencil Exercise Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-E) and provided self-reported measures on anthropometric and socio-economic characteristics. Inclusion criteria were age (≥ 18 years) and non-specific CLBP (lasting longer than 12 weeks). Exclusion criteria included specific lumbar spine pathology (e.g., fracture, cancer), worsening neurological symptoms, recent injection therapy (within 3 months), and current alcohol or drug misuse. RESULTS: Three distinct motivational clusters were identified among the 103 participants: two clusters were characterized by predominantly autonomous motivation (moderately motivated cluster: 31.1%; highly motivated cluster: 54.4%), while one cluster (controlled convinced cluster: 14.6%) showed a higher level of controlled motivation. Associations were observed between the controlled cluster and factors such as higher disability scores, longer duration of pain, greater number of completed physiotherapy sessions, and elevated BMI. Notably, the controlled motivation cluster was linked with poorer clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insights into the exercise motivation of patients with CLBP, revealing that while most patients were primarily autonomously motivated, a notable subgroup exhibited lower, controlled motivation. The presence of controlled motivation was associated with worse functioning, longer pain duration, and increased utilization of physiotherapy services. Although these findings suggest a link between motivational profiles and clinical outcomes, the cross-sectional design limits causal inferences. Further research is needed to explore these relationships longitudinally. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.Gov Identifier: NCT05512338 (22.8.2022, NCT05512338).

• Keywords
• Chronic low back pain, Exercise motivation, Physiotherapy adherence, Self-determination theory,
• MeSH
• Chronic Pain * psychology   therapy   rehabilitation   MeSH
• Exercise psychology   MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Low Back Pain * psychology   therapy   rehabilitation   MeSH
• Motivation * MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Exercise Therapy * methods   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

As the green transformation sweeps across industries in the digital age, tourism stakeholders face a pressing need to utilize online platforms and digital influencers for sustainability messaging. Drawing on the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework, this study investigates the influence of green ownership psychology and green knowledge sharing on tourists' repatronage intentions. It focuses on the mediating role of cooperative green activity programs and the moderating impact of tourists' green trust in social media influencers. Results from a two-wave survey of 602 tourists in Vietnam show that green practices directly increase repatronage intentions. Cooperative green activity programs significantly mediate this relationship, enhancing the impact of green marketing practices on repatronage intentions. Furthermore, tourists' green trust in social media influencers is a crucial moderating factor. It increases the effectiveness of green ownership psychology and green knowledge sharing in influencing repatronage intentions through cooperative green activity programs. The study highlights how the emotional and cognitive aspects of green marketing contribute to tourists' decisions to revisit or continue using tourism services. Offering original insights into the interplay of these elements in green marketing within the tourism industry, this research enriches the application of the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework. It provides valuable implications for tourism companies aiming to foster sustainable practices and enhance customer loyalty, highlighting the role of digital influencer engagement and cooperative sustainability initiatives in green marketing strategies.

• Keywords
• Cooperative green activity programs, Green knowledge sharing, Green ownership psychology, Motivation-Opportunity-Ability, tourists' green trust in social media influencers, tourists' repatronage intentions,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Trust MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation MeSH
• Social Media MeSH
• Tourism * MeSH
• Intention MeSH
• Ownership * MeSH
• Conservation of Natural Resources MeSH
• Knowledge MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Vietnam MeSH

BACKGROUND: Nutrient deficiencies during pregnancy may affect offspring development. We aim to examine the association between prenatal vitamin B12 intake and children's cognitive development. METHODS: A total of 5151 mother-child pairs from the Czech part of ELSPAC study were included in the analysis. Dietary information was obtained during pregnancy using food frequency questionnaire. Parents reported on their child's speech and language development at 18 months, 3, 5 and 7 years. Intelligence quotient (IQ) was measured at 8 years in subcohort of 854 children. RESULTS: Children of mothers with higher vitamin B12 intake demonstrated higher scores in language (B = 0.20, 95% CI 0.06, 0.34) and talking and understanding (B = 2.39, 95% CI 0.97, 3.80) in a fully adjusted model at 18 months. Additionally, they were more likely to get maximum points in the intelligibility test at age 3 (OR = 1.05, 95% CI 1.01, 1.09) in unadjusted model, however, not in fully adjusted model. We found a positive effect of higher vitamin B12 intake on verbal IQ (B = 1.08, 95% CI 0.09, 2.08). CONCLUSIONS: We identified consistent associations between prenatal vitamin B12 intake and children's cognitive development. The results suggest that inadequate vitamin B12 during pregnancy may negatively affect children's cognitive development, particularly in speech and language.

• Keywords
• children, epidemiology, food and nutrition,
• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Intelligence * drug effects   MeSH
• Intelligence Tests MeSH
• Infant MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Pregnancy MeSH
• Vitamin B 12 * administration & dosage   MeSH
• Child Development * drug effects   MeSH
• Language Development * MeSH
• Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects * epidemiology   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Infant MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Pregnancy MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH
• Names of Substances
• Vitamin B 12 * MeSH

BACKGROUND: This study qualitatively investigates retirement-age adults' perspectives on engaging in health behaviors such as physical activity or a healthy diet, distinguishing facilitators, barriers, goals, and motivations (the two later in line with Self-Determination Theory). METHODS: Two clinical psychologists conducted four focus groups with Spanish adults around retirement age. We conducted inductive and deductive content analysis. RESULTS: The main facilitators and barriers identified were the presence and absence of social support/social network, mental health, willpower, time, and motivation. Participants reported different types of motivation (e.g., intrinsic motivation in the enjoyment of the activity of exercise or cooking) and goals (intrinsic and extrinsic); except for the goal of health management, which presented both types of motivation, participants regulated intrinsic goals autonomously, and extrinsic ones with controlled motivation. A process of internalizing the source of motivation was identified inductively by participants. CONCLUSIONS: Facilitating social networks and addressing mental health issues could aid engagement in health behaviors among this population. Additionally, health management appeared as a significant goal, where autonomous motivation can develop even if the behavior initially arises from controlled motivation or external triggers, such as medical advice.

• Keywords
• Barriers, Facilitators, Healthy lifestyles, Motivation, Retirement, Self-determination theory,
• MeSH
• Goals * MeSH
• Exercise psychology   MeSH
• Retirement * psychology   MeSH
• Qualitative Research MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Motivation * MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Social Support MeSH
• Health Behavior * MeSH
• Focus Groups * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Geographicals
• Spain MeSH