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However, a comprehensive synthesis of evidence is lacking.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review aims to systematically map and synthesize how neuroticism has been examined in relation to self-management behaviors among adults with type 2 diabetes, and to identify recurring thematic patterns and knowledge gaps through machine learning\u2013assisted text mining.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library, covering the period from database inception to September 2025. The search strategy included keywords such as \u201cneuroticism,\u201d \u201cpersonality traits,\u201d \u201ctype 2 diabetes,\u201d \u201cself-management,\u201d and \u201cadherence.\u201d We used machine learning\u2013assisted literature mining to summarize thematic patterns across included studies. The study selection process and workflow were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ten studies were included. Across the literature, neuroticism was most frequently discussed alongside blood glucose monitoring, followed by diet control, medication taking, and exercise. Psychological constructs such as anxiety, stress sensitivity, and social support were commonly co-mentioned in these discussions. Machine learning\u2013assisted analyses highlighted recurring topics, concept clusters, and co-occurrence patterns that characterize the discourse on neuroticism and T2DM self-management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review characterizes how neuroticism is positioned within the discourse on T2DM self-management behaviors and delineates prominent thematic linkages and gaps. Machine learning\u2013assisted text mining proved useful for organizing and visualizing dispersed evidence. Findings describe patterns in the literature rather than estimating causal effects, and can inform future hypothesis-driven studies and tailored clinical inquiry.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Unique Identifier: 10.17605\/OSF.IO\/54NJD; publicly accessible URL:\n                      <jats:uri>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/54NJD<\/jats:uri>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2025.1708967","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,4]],"date-time":"2025-11-04T05:22:22Z","timestamp":1762233742000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Patterns of discussion on neuroticism and self-management behaviors in type 2 diabetes: a scoping review 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