http://hdl.handle.net/10453/35218 2026-11-03T12:35:41Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/197262 Title: A brief report on the psychometric properties of mindful use of social media scale: preliminary findings from four countries Authors: Shabahang, R; Reyes, MES; Huynh, HP; Pacquing, CT; Demetrovics, Z; Zsila, Á Abstract: Pathology-based theoretical and measurement frameworks of social media use (e.g., problematic use based on addiction model) have advanced considerably in recent years, offering valuable insights into what constitutes maladaptive use. Nonetheless, in addition to understanding problematic engagement, it is important to explore what characterizes adaptive social media use. Assessing mindful awareness—a positive state often produce beneficial outcomes—during social media engagement may offer a pathway for examining one of the aspects of adaptive use. Surveying 1,532 social media users from Australia (n = 246; M<inf>age</inf> = 36.35), Iran (n = 237; M<inf>age</inf>= 31.68), the Philippines (n = 729; M<inf>age</inf> = 23.04), and Hungary (n = 320; M<inf>age</inf>= 38.65), this pilot study examined the factor structure, internal consistency, and measurement invariance of the recently developed Mindful Use of Social Media Scale (MUSMS). The unidimensional structure and sound psychometric properties of the MUSMS were supported across the samples. However, measurement invariance testing showed poor model fit at both the metric and scalar levels, suggesting that neither the strength of factor loadings nor the intercepts can be considered equivalent across the samples. These preliminary findings suggest that the MUSMS is a valid and reliable measure of mindful social media use within individual cultural contexts. However, its functioning when the objective is to compare mindful social media use across different cultures may still require further psychometric investigation and empirical support before confident conclusions can be drawn. 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/197217 Title: "Hurtled down a track and then thrown off": experiences of longitudinal breast cancer care trajectories of women living with and beyond breast cancer. Authors: Smith, SJ; Gibson, C; Moorin, R; Newton, J; Maxwell-Smith, C Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite established guidelines, women with breast cancer often experience complex care pathways. This study explored the lived experiences of treatment and service utilisation pathways for women living with and beyond breast cancer in Australia. We mapped real-world treatment journeys against optimal care pathway guidelines to identify specific gaps and improvement opportunities for healthcare delivery. METHODS: Women at least two years post initial diagnosis participated in semi-structured focus groups organised by cancer typology: non-metastatic, de novo metastatic, recurrent non-metastatic, and recurrent metastatic. Participants (n = 32) described their complete cancer care trajectories, including treatments received and services accessed. Framework analysis identified distinct care phases, compared experiences to guideline recommendations, and revealed nuanced experiences. RESULTS: Analysis revealed five critical phases in breast cancer care: initial diagnosis and treatment planning, initial treatment, post-treatment care management and recovery, managing recurrent and progressive disease, and end-of-life care. Within these phases, 13 sub-phases showed consistent gaps between guidelines and patient experiences. Key challenges included poor care coordination and access, delayed diagnoses and navigation challenges in metastatic cases, poor tolerance of ongoing systemic therapy, and unmet end-of-life planning needs. CONCLUSIONS: This study reveals complex longitudinal pathways in breast cancer care and highlights the distinct challenges women face at different phases. Findings demonstrate differences across non-metastatic and metastatic patients, and between primary and recurrent cases. Many participants experienced fragmented care, despite established guidelines. Continuity gaps across care phases suggest survivors may benefit from more tailored phase-specific support services. To improve care delivery, healthcare providers should develop targeted resources for each care phase, implement structured care transition protocols, and create specialised support programs that address the unique challenges within different survivor groups. These findings provide specific targets for healthcare systems to enhance cancer care continuity and reduce fragmentation in real-world practice. 2026-04-18T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/197189 Title: Psychological and Environmental Factors Related to Depression Authors: Dharmani, B; Malhotra, I; Choudhary, D; Singh, TG; Chandrasekarn, B; Kaur, R 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/197188 Title: Innovative and Emerging Treatments for Depression Authors: Sonawane, G; Pansare, K; Sharma, S; Dhakad, PK; Kaur, R; Singh, TG 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z