Two independent samples of adolescents completed the AFQ - Y as well as scales measuring
related psychological constructs and psychopathological symptoms.
Not exact matches
Regarding the definition of social skills, Merrell and Gimpel (2014) conclude that the concept is «among the most widely misunderstood and ill - defined of all
psychological constructs» (p. 3), mostly due to the diversity of
related traits, abilities, and behaviors, and to the complexity of the behavior - environment interaction necessary for their acquisition and performance.
Evidence of
construct validity in relation to other measures from the
psychological flexibility model was observed as well as evidence of clinical utility in relation to measures of pain -
related functioning.
For
psychological resource
constructs, mastery and sense of coherence were
related to lower cortisol level at baseline in standardized rest and high mastery was
related to steeper diurnal slope in two studies.
First, the relations between
psychological inflexibility and a number of self -
related constructs (i.e., self - compassion, self - worth, and self - efficacy) were explored.
However, not much empirical evidence has been documented as to the extent to which these traits
relate to certain
psychological constructs.
These
psychological constructs provide a positive
psychological state for engaging in health -
related behaviour.