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Unconditional Aloha: A Methodological Reflection on the Cultural Framing of Love and Hate in Emotion Research.
Aumer K, Blake RA, Gray K … +1 more , Ford K
Psychol Rep · 2026 Jan · PMID 41493978 · Publisher ↗
Emotion research frequently relies on self-report to examine subjective experience, yet the interpretation of such reports depends on how emotional questions are framed and situated. Drawing on two qualitative studies wi...
Emotion research frequently relies on self-report to examine subjective experience, yet the interpretation of such reports depends on how emotional questions are framed and situated. Drawing on two qualitative studies with Native Hawaiian participants, this article examines how individuals describe love and hate when responding to personally framed prompts versus culturally framed prompts. In one study, participants reflected on specific relational experiences of loving and hating others; in the second, participants were asked to define love and hate within a cultural context. Across studies, patterns of emotional disclosure differed systematically by framing: personally framed questions elicited more candid and relationally grounded accounts of both love and hate, whereas culturally framed questions prompted greater idealization, abstraction, or resistance, particularly in discussions of hate. These findings suggest that emotional self-reports are shaped not only by internal experience but also by reputational concerns, identity salience, and cultural narrative management. The article discusses how these patterns inform the use of self-report in emotion research and argues for supplementing self-report with culturally embedded sources, such as oral histories and traditional narratives, when studying emotions in culturally and politically salient contexts.
Mental Health of University Students in Mediterranean Countries: An Exploratory Cross-Cultural Study.
Caldarelli G, Affuso G, Cosenza M … +3 more , Picone N, Pizzini B, Troncone A
Psychol Rep · 2026 Jan · PMID 41493305 · Publisher ↗
University life is generally recognized as challenging, and concerns about students' mental health have increased, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the potential role of cultural differences in st...
University life is generally recognized as challenging, and concerns about students' mental health have increased, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the potential role of cultural differences in students' experiences of psychological difficulties, we conducted an exploratory study to: (1) compare the psychological condition (distress, loneliness, emotion regulation, and dropout intention) of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish university students two years post-pandemic; and (2) analyze the relationships between these psychological variables of interest and dropout intentions in all three countries. We recruited a non-random sample of 144 students (48 from each country; = 20.3 ± 1.41 years) to complete an online questionnaire, which was distributed and accessed through links shared across social networks. A two-way MANCOVA revealed no significant differences across countries in levels of distress, emotion regulation, or dropout intentions (all > .05). However, Spanish students reported significantly lower levels of loneliness than the other groups ( < .001). Linear hierarchical regression results demonstrated an association between psychological difficulties and dropout intention, with psychological distress uniquely accounting for 24% of the variance in dropout intention (β = .332, < .005). Although preliminary, these findings indicate that all participants experienced high levels of psychological distress, with perceived loneliness notably lower in Spain. This underscores the need for further, large-scale research and reinforces the importance of addressing students' mental health, particularly their distress levels, given the potential impact on dropout intentions.
Explaining the Link Between PTSD and Suicide: A Meta-Analysis to Introduce the CEASE Framework.
Brown LA, Zhu Y, Kautz M … +1 more , Weitz E
Psychol Rep · 2026 Jan · PMID 41481507 · Publisher ↗
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a well-known risk-factor for suicidal ideation and attempts, but there have been few attempts to systematically evaluate correlates of this association. Using purported mechanisms of the...
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a well-known risk-factor for suicidal ideation and attempts, but there have been few attempts to systematically evaluate correlates of this association. Using purported mechanisms of the development of suicidal thoughts and behaviors across nine theories as a guide, a series of meta-analyses (K = 191 studies, = 79,106) were conducted. Posttraumatic stress disorder had a moderate association with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Defeat and entrapment had large associations with both posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Hopelessness, shame, guilt, anger, and negative cognitions about other people each had moderate associations with both posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Smaller but significant associations were observed for distress tolerance, aggression/hostility, social connection, negative cognitions about the self, self-harm, and acquired capability for suicide. Significant heterogeneity was detected in the meta-analyses and explored quantitatively to examine reasons for heterogeneity. These findings are consolidated into a new framework, the CEASE Framework, reflecting changes in ognitions, motions, ttention/executive functioning/memory, ensations and perceptions, and xtreme behaviors that may underlie the association between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicide risk.
Childhood Maltreatment Impacts Cognitive Function in Emerging Adulthood: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Wong WM, Zhang B, Foley D … +1 more , Nikulina V
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41467328 · Publisher ↗
Extant literature demonstrated mixed findings on the relationship between childhood maltreatment and executive function. This meta-analysis aimed to consolidate the current findings and investigate the long-term influenc...
Extant literature demonstrated mixed findings on the relationship between childhood maltreatment and executive function. This meta-analysis aimed to consolidate the current findings and investigate the long-term influences of child maltreatment on cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and working memory in emerging adults. PsycINFO (EBSCO), ERIC (EBSCO), ERIC (ProQuest), COCHRANE, and MEDLINE were searched to identify a final sample of 17 studies. Inclusion criteria were studies that recruited emerging adults, measured childhood maltreatment, and included specific measurements of cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and working memory. Subgroup analyses were performed among the three domains of executive function. To account for covariates and dependency, moderator analyses were computed to test the relative magnitude and direction of effect sizes among the categories of executive function. The analyses showed that emerging adults with a history of childhood maltreatment exhibited worse cognitive flexibility ( = -0.30, = 0.08, = .0002), and inhibitory control ( = -0.10, = 0.05, = .04), as compared to the non-abused emerging adults. Working memory between the abused emerging adults as a child and the non-abused was comparable ( = 0.26, = 0.17, = .13). Moderators analyses, controlling for peer review status and age of participants, consistently displayed that the effect size of child maltreatment on working memory to be significantly more positive than that on cognitive flexibility (univariate moderators model: = 0.31, = 0.13, = .02; Correlated and hierarchical effects model: = 0.30, = 0.12, = .02) whereas the effect of child maltreatment on cognitive flexibility did not significantly differ from that of inhibitory control (univariate moderators model: = 0.15, = 0.11, = .18; Correlated and hierarchical effects model: = -0.01, = 0.10, = .88). Experiences of childhood maltreatment impaired cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control but preserved working memory among emerging adults. The results supported both the deficits model on the adverse effects of childhood maltreatment and the adaptation model on maintaining an optimal level of working memory despite harsh and difficult upbringing.
Looking Towards the Future in the COVID-19 Context: Links With Intolerance of Uncertainty and Mental Health.
Dodiță ED, Macovei A, Diaconu-Gherasim LR
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41461610 · Publisher ↗
The uncertainty that surrounded the COVID-19 pandemic played a key role in the mental health experienced by people during that period. The present study examined the relation between future time perspective and mental he...
The uncertainty that surrounded the COVID-19 pandemic played a key role in the mental health experienced by people during that period. The present study examined the relation between future time perspective and mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and whether intolerance of uncertainty may play a mediating role in this relation. A sample of 349 university students (age = 23.57, 87.4% females) completed scales assessing future time perspective, intolerance of uncertainty, positive mental health and psychological distress. The path analysis indicated that future time perspective was negatively related to both psychological distress and intolerance of uncertainty. The negative implications were significantly linked with both positive mental health and psychological distress. Further, the negative implications mediated the relation between future time perspectives and both indicators of mental health. These results underlined intolerance of uncertainty as a potential mechanism that might explain the impact of future time perspective on mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are discussed in terms of practical implications regarding future time perspective and intolerance of uncertainty on young people's mental health.
Self-Compassion as a Moderator Between Anxiety and Depressive Symptomatology and Problematic Use of the Internet and Smartphones.
Etxaburu N, Aonso-Diego G, Estévez A
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41460098 · Publisher ↗
Self-compassion is a psychological construct associated with enhanced well-being, which, to a lesser extent, has been examined in relation to addictive behaviors. The present study aims to: (1) examine gender differences...
Self-compassion is a psychological construct associated with enhanced well-being, which, to a lesser extent, has been examined in relation to addictive behaviors. The present study aims to: (1) examine gender differences in self-compassion, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and problematic Internet and smartphone use; (2) analyze the relationships among these variables; and (3) determine whether self-compassion moderates the association between anxiety and depressive symptomatology and problematic Internet and smartphone use. The sample consisted of 953 Spanish secondary school students aged 13 to 18 years ( = 15.42, = 1.17; 55.0% females). Significant gender differences were found in all study variables except problematic Internet use, with females reporting higher levels of anxiety, depression, and problematic smartphone use, and males scoring higher in self-compassion. Moderation analyses revealed that depression and anxiety were positively associated with both problematic Internet smartphone use, while self-compassion showed negative associations with both outcomes. Significant interactions were observed, with stronger positive associations between anxiety and depression and both problematic Internet and smartphone use at higher levels of self-compassion. Our results underscore that association between depressive and anxiety symptoms and problematic Internet and smartphone use in adolescents varied across levels of self-compassion, supporting its consideration in interventions targeting behavioral addictions.
Extending TAM Model: The Role of Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Efficacy on Algerian EFL University Students' Behavioral Intention to Use Duolingo.
Saraa N, Al-Qadri AH, Alhaqbani HM … +1 more , Al-Khadher MA
Psychol Rep · 2026 Jun · PMID 41460095 · Publisher ↗
Duolingo, a gamified educational digital platform, has received significant popularity in EFL education. In this context, the study purposes to explores how Algerian EFL learners respond to using Duolingo as a digital te...
Duolingo, a gamified educational digital platform, has received significant popularity in EFL education. In this context, the study purposes to explores how Algerian EFL learners respond to using Duolingo as a digital technology learning tool. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the role of Self-Efficacy (SE) and Intrinsic Motivation (IM) in shaping Algerian EFL learners' behavioral intention (BI) to use Duolingo within an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework. Both direct and indirect effects were tested alongside the moderating roles of Digital Resource Access and Institutional Support using structural equation modeling approach. Data were collected from 319 EFL undergraduate students through a validated questionnaire. Findings revealed significant direct effect of both Self-Efficacy and Intrinsic Motivation on BI. In addition, Self-Efficacy indirectly influenced BI through perceived usefulness (PU), while Intrinsic Motivation had an indirect effect via Perceived Ease of Use (PEU). Furthermore, Institutional Support and Digital Resource access has significantly moderate the PU and PEU on BI pathways respectively. The study highlights the need for Algerian higher education to adopt local pedagogical and infrastructural strategies to optimize the use of digital language tools in EFL education
Support at Our Fingertips: An Experimental Comparison of In-Person, Video, Voice and Text-Based Support.
Holtzman S, Lisi D, Godard R … +1 more , DeLongis A
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41451595 · Publisher ↗
Digital forms of communication afford users unprecedented access to supportive others during times of need. Yet there has been little experimental research that compares the nature and effectiveness of informal support p...
Digital forms of communication afford users unprecedented access to supportive others during times of need. Yet there has been little experimental research that compares the nature and effectiveness of informal support provided through digital communication. In this lab-based experiment, 348 female young adults took part in a stressful task and were randomly assigned to receive support from a close female friend through (1) in-person communication, (2) video calling, (3) voice calling, (4) text messaging, or (5) a no-support control condition. In-person, video and voice communication resulted in similar perceived levels of received support, satisfaction with support, and affective outcomes of support. However, participants who received support through texting reported significantly lower positive affect and less laughter and smiling (compared to all other forms of communication). Text message support was also perceived as less empathetic and resulted in lower satisfaction (compared to in-person communication). The present study replicates and extends past research by identifying specific ways in which text-based support may fall short. In both research and clinical contexts, more work is needed to optimize this popular and convenient platform for the provision of social support.
Psychological Correlates of Professionalism and Goal-Oriented Behavior Among Postgraduate Medical Residents in Pakistan.
Ali K, Fatima F, Noreen K … +3 more , Noor M, Alvi A, Asif O
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41441846 · Publisher ↗
Professionalism and goal-oriented behavior are essential constructs within psychological and educational growth of medical residents. Based on self-determination theory and achievement goal theory, the present research e...
Professionalism and goal-oriented behavior are essential constructs within psychological and educational growth of medical residents. Based on self-determination theory and achievement goal theory, the present research explored the relationship between professionalism dimensions and goal-oriented behaviors within postgraduate residents in Pakistan. A cross-sectional quantitative design was used with 150 medical residents of CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences. Professionalism was determined with the Professionalism Assessment Tool (PAT), and motivational orientation was determined with the General Achievement Goal Orientation Scale (GAGOS). High professionalism was found, with ethics and altruism as the highest rated, followed by communication as the lowest. Mastery and global motivation were the most prominent goal orientations. Pearson correlation revealed a moderately positive and significant association between goal-oriented behavior and professionalism (r = 0.656, < .001). Linear regression indicated that goal-oriented behavior accounted for 43% of the variance in professionalism (R = 0.43). Regression analysis showed that goal-oriented behavior was moderately positively correlated with professionalism, and global motivation was the best predictor. The results highlight the significance of intrinsic motivation and self-regulated learning to promote professionalism and justify the integration of psychological concepts in medical training. The current research adds to the psychological body of knowledge in motivation and identity formation in clinical education settings.
Coalitional Utility of Formidable Men as a Function of Perceived Humor Styles.
Brown M, Stewart PA, Murray GR
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41433225 · Publisher ↗
Perceivers use men's facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) in coalitional decision-making, weighing the costs and benefits associated with formidable men based upon this cue. Nonetheless, inferences of coalitional utility...
Perceivers use men's facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) in coalitional decision-making, weighing the costs and benefits associated with formidable men based upon this cue. Nonetheless, inferences of coalitional utility remain multimodal. Interpersonal signals connoting affiliative intent could implicate formidable men as valuable when otherwise seen as liabilities in these coalitional processes. This study considers this possibility with a replication and extension of previous research indicating the contexts in which high-fWHR men are (un)desirable by considering signals of affiliative and aggressive intent through humor. We recruited a nationally representative U.S. adult sample ( = 1,385) to evaluate a series of high-fWHR and low-fWHR male targets described as employing aggressive or affiliative humor. Participants indicated the effectiveness of the targets in high-status roles (i.e., intergroup representation and intragroup enforcement) and tasks that require physical strength or mental finesse to solve complex problems. High-fWHR men were perceived as more effective in tasks requiring strength. The inferred costs of formidability for tasks requiring finesse were mitigated when high-fWHR men used affiliative humor. Low-fWHR men and affiliative humorists were further preferred for diplomacy. Results reflect the importance of multimodal inferences in coalition decision-making.
Perceived Effectiveness of Punitive Disciplines and Positive Behavioural Adjustment Measures for Adolescent Rebellions of Secondary School Students.
Nguyen HTT
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41433201 · Publisher ↗
The study aims to explore the stakeholders' perspectives on punitive disciplinary forms and positive behavioral adjustment measures for adolescent rebellions of secondary school students. The mixed-method research involv...
The study aims to explore the stakeholders' perspectives on punitive disciplinary forms and positive behavioral adjustment measures for adolescent rebellions of secondary school students. The mixed-method research involves the participation of 351 people, including 93 teachers, 72 parents and 186 students from secondary schools in Vietnam. Questionnaires, and interviews are the primary research instruments for data collection. The results indicate that the application of positive measures is more supported by students and tends to change behavior more positively. Student learning motivation is enhanced with different behavioral adjustment measures. Although there are differences in assessment, students, teachers and parents all highly appreciate the effectiveness of this method. Additionally, barriers to implementing measures to prevent "rebellious" behavior of students were found to include: Cultural barriers; low awareness of students; achievement pressure from families and schools; the downside of the technology explosion. Some recommendations were also proposed for students, families, schools and society to overcome the challenges of adolescent rebellion.
The Pluralistic Illusion of Gender Inequality.
Sevincer AT, Stoet G
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41432756 · Publisher ↗
Despite substantial gender equality in highly gender-egalitarian countries like Germany, perceptions of persistent inequality remain widespread. We examine systematic perception gaps that may explain this disconnect. In...
Despite substantial gender equality in highly gender-egalitarian countries like Germany, perceptions of persistent inequality remain widespread. We examine systematic perception gaps that may explain this disconnect. In a survey of 735 German adults, participants reported their perceived societal and personal gender inequality, estimated others' perceptions, and indicated their attitudes toward gender equality measures. Both women and men perceived women as less fairly treated than men. Women reported a classic person-group discrepancy, perceiving more inequality in society than in their own lives, and projected this discrepancy onto 'average women.' This projection, combined with systematic misperceptions of others' beliefs forms what we term a pluralistic illusion: the logically incoherent belief that most others perceive more inequality in society than people personally experience. We also find a better-than-average effect such that participants see themselves as more supportive of gender equality than the average person. Finally, both men and women substantially underestimated men's support. In combination, these perception gaps may help explain persistent, polarized debates about gender equality in egalitarian societies.
Gender Differences in Anxiety and Depression Levels among Oncology Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Across Treatment Stages.
Santos BCM, Campos BMT, Domingos ABM … +2 more , Trajano ETL, Trajano LADSN
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41432077 · Publisher ↗
Anxiety and depression are disorders that affect thousands of people annually. Among those affected, cancer patients stand out, as they frequently develop these conditions during the pre-and post-operative periods and th...
Anxiety and depression are disorders that affect thousands of people annually. Among those affected, cancer patients stand out, as they frequently develop these conditions during the pre-and post-operative periods and throughout chemotherapy treatment. These conditions can hinder recovery and quality of life, especially in cases of metastatic neoplasms. The aim was to evaluate anxiety and depression levels in cancer patients during the pre-and post-surgical phases and while undergoing treatment at the oncology clinic of a University Hospital and to collect sociodemographic information on tumor sites and metastasis. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were used for analysis. The study included 338 patients aged between 16 and 95 years, and statistical tests were conducted to assess normality and compare anxiety and depression levels between genders. The most common types of cancer were breast (24.85%), colorectal (22.78%), and prostate (18.34%). It was observed that 55.62% of the patients had metastases, primarily in the bones (15.08%) and lymph nodes (14.20%). The comparison of anxiety levels showed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001) between men and women, with women exhibiting higher levels. Depression was also more prevalent among women (P = 0.0001). No significant differences were found in anxiety and depression levels between surgical and chemotherapy treatment groups. In conclusion, patients undergoing clinical and surgical oncology treatments experience varying levels of anxiety and depression, with female patients having a higher prevalence of both.
Keeping a Low Profile: When Outcome Uncertainty Promotes Behavioral Inhibition.
Deng X, Xi Y, Huang J
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41432046 · Publisher ↗
We propose the "low-profile effect," suggesting that individuals awaiting uncertain outcomes of significant life events exhibit behavioral inhibition and adopt a low-profile demeanor in public to manage anxiety and socia...
We propose the "low-profile effect," suggesting that individuals awaiting uncertain outcomes of significant life events exhibit behavioral inhibition and adopt a low-profile demeanor in public to manage anxiety and social scrutiny. Through four experiments, we provide robust evidence for this hypothesis. Experiment 1 showed that participants reflecting on important, uncontrollable outcomes were less inclined to seek public attention or engage in self-promotion. Experiments 2 and 3 further demonstrated reduced preferences for conspicuous brands and a reluctance to publicly correct others' mistakes, respectively, highlighting restrained social behaviors. Behavioral inhibition was identified as a potential mediator of these effects. Experiment 4, conducted in a field setting, revealed that the low-profile effect intensifies as the temporal proximity of the anticipated outcome increases, underscoring the role of uncertainty's immediacy. This research contributes to the literature on decision-making under uncertainty by introducing the low-profile effect as a novel behavioral response, offering insights into how individuals navigate social environments during periods of personal uncertainty. These findings have implications for understanding self-presentation, social behavior, and coping mechanisms in uncertain contexts.
Beyond Self-Reporting: Social Identity Mapping and the Argument for Objective Markers of Self.
Richards PL, Nolan MA
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41424358 · Publisher ↗
This paper will review the evolution of Social Identity Mapping as a potential theoretical and analytical framework for interpreting complex online behaviours. It will commence with an exploration of the evolution and ut...
This paper will review the evolution of Social Identity Mapping as a potential theoretical and analytical framework for interpreting complex online behaviours. It will commence with an exploration of the evolution and utility of social identity mapping, before critically examining the application of social identity mapping in empirical research, both online and in person. It will conclude by presenting an argument for the ability to, and need for, objective markers of the self to be developed as a mechanism for understanding multiple salient social identities, across multiple online platforms, in a manner that is generalisable to a range of Contexts.
Multivariate Interaction Classification: Testing Representational Independence in High-Dimensional Data.
Kim J, Eom K
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41420430 · Publisher ↗
Psychological research increasingly relies on high-dimensional data, yet it remains challenging to determine whether patterns of representation are independent across experimental contexts. Traditional multivariate appro...
Psychological research increasingly relies on high-dimensional data, yet it remains challenging to determine whether patterns of representation are independent across experimental contexts. Traditional multivariate approaches, such as decoding, are sensitive to pattern differences but do not directly test factorial hypotheses. In contrast, analysis of variance (ANOVA) provides inferential clarity but is limited to univariate measures. To address this gap, we introduce Multivariate Interaction Classification (MIC), a framework that combines the logic of factorial interaction tests with the sensitivity of multivariate pattern analysis. MIC evaluates representational independence by comparing within-context and cross-context decoding performance. Through simulation studies, we show that MIC reliably distinguishes modality-specific, modality-general, and hybrid representational structures. We then validate the method with affective ratings of gustatory and auditory stimuli, demonstrating how MIC can reveal the coexistence of specific and general codes. By providing a statistically grounded and easily implemented tool, MIC enables researchers to move beyond descriptive decoding toward confirmatory tests of representational hypotheses. All code and materials are openly available to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Advancing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Progress Tracking: A Study on the Design and Implementation of the Online Platform .
Grazioli S, Ocera A, Notaristefano I … +6 more , Piron R, Fanfoni M, Terrazzan L, Ruggiero GM, Sassaroli S, Caselli G
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41420419 · Publisher ↗
The current progressive adoption of online platforms and web-based interventions, within the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services, offers a novel opportunity to scale evidence-based psychotherapy. In th...
The current progressive adoption of online platforms and web-based interventions, within the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services, offers a novel opportunity to scale evidence-based psychotherapy. In the present work, we depict the development of a web and native application within the Italian landscape, GRETA (Graphic Robotic Engine for Therapy Automation). GRETA provides the following functions: (a) Management of therapy appointments and payments; (b) Clinical data, therapy progress, and sessions summary between professionals; (c) Production of the medical report and notes for external institutions; (d) Homework, materials, psychometric measures, progress reports, and therapy notes; (e) Systematic monitoring of the therapeutic process and outcomes; (f) Ensuring confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient information; (g) Collection, aggregation, and analysis of anonymized patient data through statistical reports and graphical dashboards. Beyond the technological implementation, this study also assesses the effectiveness of therapy delivered through GRETA. Pre-post treatment comparisons were conducted on a sample of 442 patients discharged for any reason by the CBT service, categorized into three diagnostic groups: anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and comorbid anxiety and depressive disorder. Results revealed significant improvements in symptom severity and functional adjustment across all groups. Future developments of GRETA will involve integrating Artificial Intelligence-based features, such as predictions of clinical outcomes.
Emotional and Social Intelligences as Predictors of Scholastic Anxiety, Depression, and Academic Results in Primary School Children.
Piombo MA, Trombini E, Epifanio MS … +2 more , La Grutta S, Andrei F
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41420394 · Publisher ↗
Internalizing symptoms emerge early and can negatively affect engagement and achievement during the primary-school years. At the same time, children's socio-emotional competencies may shape how they appraise and regulate...
Internalizing symptoms emerge early and can negatively affect engagement and achievement during the primary-school years. At the same time, children's socio-emotional competencies may shape how they appraise and regulate school-related stress. This cross-sectional study tested whether Trait Emotional Intelligence (trait EI) and Social Intelligence (SI) are associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms and academic/behavioral outcomes, and whether these competencies distinguish clinical vs. non-clinical internalizing levels. Participants were 228 Italian primary-school children (8-11 years). Measures included the TEIQue-CSF (trait EI), a child-adapted TSIS (SI: Social Awareness, Social Information Processing, Social Skills), the Anxiety Scale Questionnaire for Children (scholastic anxiety), the Children's Depression Inventory (depression; clinical cut-off = 19), teacher-reported grades (Italian, English, Mathematics), and behavior ratings. Analyses comprised correlations, binomial logistic regressions predicting clinical status, and hierarchical multiple regressions for grades and behavior. Higher trait EI was inversely related to scholastic anxiety and depression and reduced the odds of meeting clinical criteria for both outcomes. SI showed weaker, facet-specific links: Social Information Processing was the most informative SI dimension for Mathematics grades. Trait EI predicted higher language grades (Italian and English), whereas associations with behavior ratings were small or non-significant. Findings highlight trait EI as a school-relevant protective correlate of internalizing symptoms in late childhood, while suggesting that Social Intelligence relates more to academic performance. Implications for brief, classroom-based socio-emotional learning are discussed.
A Pilot Study of Self-Compassion and Social Media Problems: Associations, Moderations, and Speculations.
Carter MDK, Chen TY, Bryan AL
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41420347 · Publisher ↗
Researchers reject the idea that social media use causes anxiety and depression, instead reporting that cognitive and behavioral variables of social media self-control failure, fear of missing out, and social media socia...
Researchers reject the idea that social media use causes anxiety and depression, instead reporting that cognitive and behavioral variables of social media self-control failure, fear of missing out, and social media social comparison contribute to anxiety and depression. While prohibiting, delaying, or fasting from social media are suggested by popular writers as answers to these problems, prohibiting social media is known to be ineffective at preventing these cognitive social media problems once a person begins using social media. Moving forward, counselors should prepare themselves to use the therapeutic tools they currently have or develop new tools for treating clients whose problems are related to social media. We sought to determine if social media self-control failure, fear of missing out, and social media social comparison were associated with deficiencies in self-compassion. Our pilot study ( = 61) confirmed that the problematic social media outcomes share considerable variance with deficiencies in self-compassion with moderation models found. Thus, self-compassion interventions may be useful for treating social media self-control failure, fear of missing out, and social media social comparison, but future research will need to explore the efficacy of these interventions.
Assessment of Work-Related Subjective Well-Being Using Natural Language Processing of Employee Interviews. A Proof of Principle Investigation.
Ştefancu E, Maricuțoiu LP
Psychol Rep · 2025 Dec · PMID 41420285 · Publisher ↗
The present study investigated whether work-related subjective well-being (SWB) can be assessed using employee responses to interview questions. Our objective was to provide proof-of-principle evidence that unstructured...
The present study investigated whether work-related subjective well-being (SWB) can be assessed using employee responses to interview questions. Our objective was to provide proof-of-principle evidence that unstructured language can be used to simultaneously predict multiple SWB components. To achieve this goal, we asked 386 employees (52% women) from various industries to complete self-reported measures of SWB, and then we conducted individual interviews. The responses collected during structured interviews were analyzed using transformer-based models to extract semantic characteristics. Next, the semantic characteristics were used to predict multiple SWB indicators. Results showed that descriptions of typical work activities offered fair predictive accuracy of SWB scales, performing better than narratives focused on positive or on negative experiences. Furthermore, simpler machine learning algorithms such as Naïve Bayes achieved higher accuracy than more complex models, demonstrating the effectiveness of transformers-based approaches. Although the study has limitations, the results provide a foundation for using NLP in assessments of SWB, opening the way for tools that are customizable and text-sensitive.
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