Clinical Research Directory

Associations Between Postural Habits, Awareness, and Health Indicators in University Students

Posture significantly impacts daily life and physical performance. Poor postural habits and low postural awareness can contribute to musculoskeletal pain, functional impair-ments, and adverse psychological outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the rela-tionships between postural habits and awareness, physical activity, depression, and physical fitness parameters in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 74 healthy university students (15 males, 59 females), aged 18-35 years. Postural habits and awareness were assessed using the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS), physical activity with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and depression using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Physical fitness parameters included trunk muscle strength (dynamometer), trunk endurance (prone bridge and Sorensen tests), dynamic balance (Y Balance Test), and trunk proprioception (digital inclinometer). Pearson's correlation analysis was used.

Ego-Tucking: Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of the "Fo-xi" Phenomenon Among University Students

The objective of this cross-sectional study is to explore the multi-dimensional factors influencing the shift toward "Ego-Tucking" (Fo-xi) mindsets among the contemporary student population. By utilizing a comprehensive structured questionnaire, the research aims to quantify how individual experiences, family dynamics, and macro-social environments contribute to behavioral changes and psychological defense mechanisms in the face of intense academic and professional competition.