Does emotional labor also exist in sex?
keywords:
Emotional Labor, sexuality, gender roles
Does emotional labor also exist in sex?
Emotional labor refers to suppressing or altering one’s own feelings in order to enhance another person’s well-being. But does sex involve emotional labor? / more
In-Mind has relaunched its blog post
In-Mind has relaunched its blog post
We are excited to announce that the English version of In-Mind has relaunched its blog. The goal of In-Mind’s online blog is to communicate psychological research in a way that is scientifically accurate, accessible, and engaging for a broad readership. Articles span a broad spectrum of topics, with particular emphasis on current social, political, and scientific issues. Blog posts are 300–600 words long, with 1–5 scientific references. Posts summarize the results of an interesting publication, explain a psychological phenomenon, discuss... / more
Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!
Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!
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 by scientists, for everyone. Our journal publishes freely available articles across all areas of psychology. We are the English edition of In-Mind. The journal also publishes in German, French, Dutch, and Italian. Who are we looking for? We are seeking active researchers across all stages of an academic career and... / more
Resumé under the X-ray: What a CV really reveals about personality
keywords:
CV, Resumé, personality, Big Five, Narcissism
Resumé under the X-ray: What a CV really reveals about personality
CVs are more than lists of experiences and qualifications – they tell a story. But can they also provide cues about a person’s personality? To investigate this question, a study examined 141early-career professionals [1]. They completed personality tests on the Big Five and narcissism and submitted their CVs. The question: Which pieces of information in these CVs reveal something about their personality? The answer: There are cues, but they are subtle. / more
Chronic Loneliness: Why Loneliness Can Make Us Even Lonelier
keywords:
loneliness, social isolation, cognitive bias, adolescents, mental health
Chronic Loneliness: Why Loneliness Can Make Us Even Lonelier
Loneliness can be more than a temporary feeling . For some, it becomes an invisible vicious cycle. Chronically lonely people experience social exclusion more intensely and find less joy in social interactions. They fall into cognitive traps that block the way out of isolation. This can have serious consequences, especially for adolescents. But how does this vicious cycle develop –and more importantly, how can it be broken? / more
Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships
Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships
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
Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?
keywords:
hunger, cognitive performance, concentration, placebo, expectations
Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?
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
The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact
keywords:
Special Issue, social media
The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact
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 the negative psychological consequences of social media , such as their impact on interpersonal communication, the formation of political beliefs, mental health and body image , consumer behavior, and information processing. We invite research that examines these issues from psychological, media, and communication science perspectives and sheds light on the... / more
Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!
Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!
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 by scientists, for everyone. Our journal publishes freely available, ad-free articles across all areas of psychology. We are the English version of In-Mind. The journal also publishes in German, French, Dutch, and Italian. Who are we looking for? We are seeking active researchers across all stages of an academic career... / more
Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Call for abstracts for a special issue on the psychological dimensions of AI
Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Call for abstracts for a special issue on the psychological dimensions of AI
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