Home | In-Mind - Psychology for You!

Magazine Issue

09/2026

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them
- written by
- Lara Watermann,
- Natalie Hogh,
- Joshua Braun,
- Simone Kubowitsch
Teams today collaborate across screens, time zones, and digital tools, but better technology does not always mean better teamwork. Hybrid meetings, information overload, and workflows supported by artificial intelligence (AI) create new challenges. Drawing on expert insights and psychological research, this article explores which team skills matter most and how teams can build them.
Read more
Magazine Issue

08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

Editorial for the special issue "Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Exploring the psychological dimensions of AI"
- written by
- Magdalena Wischnewski,
- Stella Wernicke
Not long ago, artificial intelligence was mostly found in science fiction and computer science departments. Today, it drafts our emails, recommends our next purchase, tutors our children, and occasionally tells us it understands how we feel. This shift has happened so quickly that our psychological vocabulary is still catching up. What does it mean to trust a system that has no body, no history, and no stake in the outcome but communicates like us? Why do we sometimes treat a chatbot with the same politeness we'd extend to a colleague, and other times discard it the moment it makes a...
Read more
Magazine Issue

08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

Doctor, meet AI: How AI systems influence human decision-making in healthcare
- written by
- Julia Cecil,
- Selina Angerer,
- Eesha Kokje,
- Susanne Gaube,
- Anne-Kathrin Kleine,
- Eva Lermer
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, from enhancing radiology diagnoses to supporting mental health treatment. But while it promises efficiency and accuracy, its integration raises questions of trust, bias, and decision-making dynamics. Will AI become an indispensable medical partner, or will barriers hinder its adoption? This article explores AI’s expanding role, its impact on healthcare professionals, and the road ahead.
Read more
Magazine Issue

08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice
- written by
- Jaroslava Kaňková
Can ChatGPT become your new health advisor – or even your therapist? Generative AI tools are changing how we access health information, offering speed and convenience like never before. But alongside the benefits come real risks. This article explores the promise and pitfalls of AI in non-clinical health settings.
Read more

In-Mind Blog

Join the In-Mind team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

written by: Rinat Meerson, Stella Wernicke, Jana Dreston
Magazine Issue 09/2026

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them

written by: Lara Watermann, Natalie Hogh, Joshua Braun, Simone Kubowitsch
In-Mind Blog

After "Adolescence": What we know (and don’t know) about gender attitudes and online misogyny

written by: Kate Schramm, Silvana Weber
Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

written by: Jaroslava Kaňková

Magazine Issue 02/2026

A spoonful of misinformation helps the medicine go viral. How misinformation spreads and who bears the consequences.

written by: Lotte Slootmaekers, Sanne Houben, Irena Boskovic

Back to January 2021: you are at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and decide to scroll through social media for some much-needed distraction. Within seconds, you come across posts... more
Magazine Issue 01/2026

Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media

written by: Angelica Manzi, Fabio Fasoli, Alana Connor

Bisexual people often remain “invisible” and are frequently targets of prejudice. This article explores the beliefs people have about bisexuality and examines the role of the media in either reinforcing... more
Magazine Issue 01/2026

Goal achieved? The role of sexual goals in influencing women’s perceptions and attitudes in sexually objectifying relationships

written by: Bianca Tallone, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo, Luca Andrighetto, Chiara Pecini

In this article, we demonstrate that perceived sexual objectification in interpersonal relationships can depend on factors such as the presence of sexual goals and how these goals are aligned between... more
Magazine Issue 01/2026

Between excellence and well-being: The case of academia

written by: Silvia Filippi, Caterina Suitner

Loving your work can be both a privilege and a trap. In academia and beyond, passion and flexibility often turn into pressure and overwork. This article examines the hidden costs... more
Magazine Issue 01/2026

Minority report: Fact or fiction? Can we actually predict violent behavior?

written by: Petra Habets, Josanne van Dongen

More than twenty-four years ago, the film Minority Report offered a visionary glimpse into a future of self-driving cars, facial recognition, and the possibility of predicting crimes before they occur... more
Magazine Issue 12/2025

The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies

written by: Cristian Di Gesto, Amanda Nerini, Camilla Matera

Why do so many of us, especially women, struggle to feel comfortable in our own bodies? This article explores how sociocultural pressures and social media shape body dissatisfaction and drive... more

In-Mind Blog

07.06.2025 |

Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

written by: Martina Grunenberg

Missteps and hurt feelings are often unavoidable in romantic relationships. While some individuals are quick to fully admit their mistakes, others are more reserved. But how does the way we apologize affect our relationships? more
05.06.2025 |

Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?

written by: Christoph Bamberg

Can skipping breakfast blur your focus? A recent study found that hunger alone did not alter concentration—but participants expecting hunger to sharpen their minds performed better than those anticipating a slump. The results suggest beliefs about hunger can steer cognitive performance and should inform health messaging. more
24.03.2025 | Social Influence & Negotiations

The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact

written by: Rinat Meerson, Jana Dreston

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. However, its darker aspects pose significant challenges to individuals and societies. This Special Issue (SI) seeks to explore... more
23.03.2025 |

Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

written by: Jana Dreston, Stella Wernicke

What is In-Mind? In-Mind is a volunteer-driven project dedicated to sharing psychological research. We give researchers a platform to present their work in an engaging, accessible, and scientifically rigorous way—psychology... more
08.01.2025 | Announcements and News

Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Call for abstracts for a special issue on the psychological dimensions of AI

written by: Magdalena Wischnewski, Michaela Forrai, Stella Wernicke

The special issue "Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences — exploring the psychological dimensions of AI" aims to make central research on the psychological components of Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to the general public. more
23.12.2024 | Happiness & Well-being

Caught in a vicious cycle? The complex interplay of work stressors and burnout

written by: Jette Völker

A conflict with a coworker, time pressure, or technical issues – work-related stressors can take many forms. When work stressors accumulate, they can lead to burnout. However, recent research suggests that the interplay between work stressors and burnout is more complex than previously assumed. Could employees potentially be caught in a vicious cycle? more

Editors' Choice

Magazine Issue 09/2026

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them

written by: Lara Watermann, Natalie Hogh, Joshua Braun, Simone Kubowitsch
In-Mind Blog

After "Adolescence": What we know (and don’t know) about gender attitudes and online misogyny

written by: Kate Schramm, Silvana Weber
Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

written by: Jaroslava Kaňková

Magazine Issue 02/2014

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty

written by: Angela Celebre, Ashley Waggoner Denton
Magazine Issue 09/2025

Viral and harmful: Violence in media and its impact on empathy

written by: Mira Fauth-Bühler
Magazine Issue 03/2026

Children in front of a screen: what is the impact of technology on their development?

written by: Marica Notte, Daniela Renzi

Psychology for You!

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them

Editorial for the special issue "Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Exploring the psychological dimensions of AI"

Doctor, meet AI: How AI systems influence human decision-making in healthcare

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

Join the In-Mind team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them

After "Adolescence": What we know (and don’t know) about gender attitudes and online misogyny

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

A spoonful of misinformation helps the medicine go viral. How misinformation spreads and who bears the consequences.

Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media

Goal achieved? The role of sexual goals in influencing women’s perceptions and attitudes in sexually objectifying relationships

Between excellence and well-being: The case of academia

Minority report: Fact or fiction? Can we actually predict violent behavior?

The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies

In-Mind Blog

Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?

The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact

Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Call for abstracts for a special issue on the psychological dimensions of AI

Caught in a vicious cycle? The complex interplay of work stressors and burnout

Editors' Choice

Teamwork today and tomorrow: The skills that matter and how to build them

After "Adolescence": What we know (and don’t know) about gender attitudes and online misogyny

Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

Most Read

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty

Viral and harmful: Violence in media and its impact on empathy

Children in front of a screen: what is the impact of technology on their development?

The Inquisitive Mind is supported by:

About Us