Oĺga Orosová
A5084614515- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Education, Psychology, and Social Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Resilience and Mental Health
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Social and Behavioral Studies
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Youth Development and Social Support
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Regional Socio-Economic Development Trends
- Impulse Buying and Technology Impacts
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik
2016-2025
Auckland University of Technology
2024
University of Southampton
2024
Far East University
2024
Corporación para Investigaciones Biológicas
2024
University of California, San Diego
2024
University of Health and Allied Sciences
2023
Sungkyunkwan University
2023
Technical University of Košice
2023
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
2023
Despite its inclusion in the 11th revision of International Classification Diseases, there is a virtual paucity high-quality scientific evidence about compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), especially underrepresented and underserved populations. Therefore, we comprehensively examined CSBD across 42 countries, genders, orientations, validated original (CSBD-19) short (CSBD-7) versions Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale to provide standardized, state-of-the-art screening tools for...
We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of psychometric examination Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener.
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the association perceived stress, depressive symptoms and religiosity with frequent alcohol consumption problem drinking among freshmen university students from five European countries. Methods 2529 (mean age 20.37, 64.9% females) Germany (n = 654), Poland 561), Bulgaria 688), UK 311) Slovakia 315) completed a questionnaire containing modified Beck Depression Inventory for measuring symptoms, Cohen’s stress scale CAGE-questionnaire...
Abstract This study investigates the psychometric characteristics of General Decision-Making Scale (GDMS) on a sample Slovak high-school and university students. Secondly, it addresses relationship between decision-making styles a) decision making competencies b) mental health as validity criteria. Participants were 427 high school students (64.6% females). The GDMS showed good internal consistency its original factor structure was confirmed. Low but significant relationships found. Two...
Background: Previous studies indicate that self-esteem is lower among adolescents of low socio-economic status and associated with a number intrapersonal, interpersonal socio-cultural factors. Evidence on the mechanisms by which these factors contribute to connection between developing incomplete, however. The purpose this cross-sectional study assess whether personality, mental health social support relationship self-esteem. Methods: A sample 3694 elementary-school students from Slovakia...
Abstract This study explored the associations between adolescents’ assertive behavior, psychological well‐being, and self‐esteem. The sample consisted of 1,023 students (14.9 ± .51; 47.6% boys). Two dimensions Scale for Interpersonal Behavior (distress performance), 2 factors General Health Questionnaire‐12 (depression/anxiety social dysfunction), R osenberg Self‐Esteem (positive self‐esteem negative self‐esteem) were used; data analyzed using hierarchical linear regression. It was found...
The three-item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3) has been frequently used to assess distress related sexuality in public health surveys and research on sexual wellbeing. However, its psychometric properties measurement invariance across cultural, gender subgroups have not yet examined. This multinational study aimed validate the SDS-3 test properties, including language, country, identity, orientation groups. We global survey data from 82,243 individuals (Mean age=32.39 years; 40.3 % men, 57.0...
Despite a growing body of research on pornography use among women, there is lack understanding the problematic versus non-problematic nature. The current study aimed to investigate relationship between women's motivations for and sexual wellbeing using cross-sectional, self-report survey design participants from 42 countries. total sample included 82,243 participants, whom 46,874 (57.0%) identified as women were analyzed. participants' age averaged at M = 29.67 years, with standard deviation...
The Moral Incongruence Model of Pornography Use proposes that pornography-use-related problems may be present due to problematic pornography use (PPU) and/or moral disapproval (MD) use. Despite some supporting empirical evidence, no study has tested the presence different pornography-use profiles based on individuals' behavioral dysregulation (i.e., PPU) and values concerning generalizability previous findings diverse populations also been limited given scarcity studies conducted outside...
This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) across 42 countries 26 languages, assessing its as a screening tool for binge-eating disorder (BED) in diverse cultural contexts. Specifically, it sought enhance early recognition BED symptoms primary care settings globally, contributing standardized framework BED. The International Sex Survey, cross-sectional online study, was conducted languages. A community sample 82,243 participants,...
Sexual assertiveness (SA) is an important concept in understanding sexual well-being and decision-making. However, psychometric evaluation of existing measures SA diverse populations largely lacking, hindering cross-cultural comparative studies. This study validated the short version Assertiveness Questionnaire (SAQ-9) examined its measurement invariance across several languages, countries, genders, orientations, relationship statuses among 65,448 sexually-active adults (Mage = 32.98 years,...
With the aim of analysing importance psycho-social factors in predicting adolescents’ smoking behaviour, a model interrelations between socio-economic status, parents’, peers’ and own behaviours was tested. The sample consisted 2,616 adolescents. LISREL analyses were used to support model; males females evaluated separately. Peers’ is strongest predictor adolescent smoking. Parents’ behaviour influences directly, but also indirectly through parents’ influence on behaviour. Socio-economic...
AbstractThe paper deals with parental employment status and its relationship to adolescents' self-reported health. It studies the role of financial situation, parent–adolescent adolescent resilience in between self-rated health, vitality mental Multiple regression analyses were used analyse questionnaire data obtained from 2799 adolescents (mean age 14.3) 2006. The results show a negative association father's, but not mother's unemployment or non-employment Regression showed that neither...
Objective: Perceptions of peer behavior and attitudes exert considerable social pressure on young adults to use substances. This study investigated whether European students perceive their peers' cannabis approval be higher than own personal behaviors attitudes, estimations are associated with attitudes. Method: University (n = 4,131) from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Slovak Republic, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom completed an online survey as part Social Norms Intervention for...
Abstract Background Knowledge about the prevalence of sexual risk behaviour (SRB) in adolescence is needed to prevent unwanted health consequences. Studies on SRB among adolescents Central Europe are rare and mostly rely a single indicator for SRB. This study aims assess association behavioural psychological factors with three types Europe. Methods We obtained data (having been drunk during previous month, smoking week, early initiation), (self-esteem, well-being, extroversion, neuroticism,...
Incorrect perceptions of high rates peer alcohol and tobacco use are predictive increased personal in student populations. Correcting misperceptions by providing feedback has been shown to be an effective intervention for reducing licit drug use. It is currently unknown if social norms interventions preventing illicit European students. The purpose this paper describe the design a multi-site cluster controlled trial web-based aimed at university An online questionnaire assess will developed...
Background and objectives There is strong evidence that parental processes such as monitoring social support play an important role with regard to sexual risk behaviour among adolescents. We wished explore the influence of both parents' on adolescent boys girls.Methods Questionnaires concerning behaviour, were administered 15-year-old students (n = 1343; 628 boys). Crude adjusted logistic regression models used effect girls.Results Parental was more strongly associated than support. In...
Objectives To compare the psychosocial characteristics of sexually inexperienced adolescents with those youths who had sex, whether safe or unsafe.Methods We gathered information on self-esteem, well-being, social support, family structure, educational aspiration, parental education and sexual behaviour 2318 (mean-age 14.3 years) attending elementary school in Slovakia. Those reported having first sex after a relationship shorter than one month, alcohol consumption, four more partners...
<h3>Background</h3> Roma people are commonly described as having an unhealthy lifestyle—for example, diet, intensive smoking, frequent alcohol consumption and a lack of physical activity. However, data about such health-endangering behaviours among adolescents scarce poor quality. The aim our study is to assess the occurrence Slovak in comparison non-Roma adolescents, impact parental education social desirability on differences found. <h3>Methods</h3> A cross-sectional from separated...