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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMitochondrial dysfunction is a central feature of neurodegenerative diseases, yet research has largely focused on neurons…
Reimagining roles and identity in the era of human - AI collaboration - Volume 2 Behind each article we publish stands a team of superheroes: authors, editors, and reviewers who chose to uphold quality standards and…
Lawmakers frequently name bills after victims of tragic events to rally public support. A new psychology study reveals that attaching a personal narrative to proposed legislation reliably boosts voter approval, driven…
IntroductionThe cognitive encoding of musical sequences is a complex process that involves capturing the intricate structure, temporal dynamics, and inherent uncertainties of musical data. Traditional methods often…
Educational psychology increasingly needs frameworks that connect deep learning, generative learning, learner agency, creative metacognition, and metacognitive control into a coherent account of how students learn. This…
IntroductionFew studies have examined the physical complaints, emotional aspects, behavioral indicators, and quality of life associated with series watching (PCSW) across cultural contexts.MethodsThis multicenter…
IntroductionQuiet quitting, whereby employees limit their effort to the minimum requirements of their job descriptions, represents an emerging form of voluntary disengagement that is particularly prevalent amongst Gen Z…
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of self-compassion and occupational burnout and to examine their correlation among young and middle-aged nurses aged 18–45 years.MethodsUsing a combined purposive and…
IntroductionCannabis use has been linked to alterations in cognitive control and emotional processing, although findings vary according to use pattern and abstinence status. This pilot study examined whether emotional…
IntroductionHikikomori, characterized by prolonged and severe social withdrawal, has attracted growing international attention as research has extended beyond its original Japanese context. This study examines the growth…
BackgroundGovernment performance evaluation serves as a critical measure of governmental work. Individuals play a pivotal role in evaluating government performance. Their perceptions and assessments of government…
IntroductionIn the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the demand for personalized and data driven career guidance has become increasingly critical. Traditional career counseling methods often rely on…
ObjectiveThe rapid growth of e-commerce has made online impulsive buying (OIB) an increasingly significant consumer behavior. However, the psychological processes underlying this behavior—particularly the role of…
Based on the landscape perception theory and human factors methods, this study adopted eye-tracking and multimodal physiological monitoring to explore the effects of age-friendly rehabilitative landscapes on stress…
BackgroundBased on the Control-Value Theory of Achievement Emotions, this study aimed to examine the associations between academic emotions and self-efficacy among nursing undergraduates, and to provide a theoretical…
Male university students commonly experience gender role stress derived from traditional masculine norms, yet there is a lack of targeted and acceptable psychological interventions for this population. High-intensity…
IntroductionOutdoor landscape sketching is widely used in higher art education to develop students’ artistic skills and aesthetic perception. However, its potential psychological benefits and the mechanisms linking…
ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effects and potential mechanisms of an exercise intervention (EI) combined with psychologically informed patient education (PE) on tibial loading and associated risk factors in…
ObjectiveThis pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effects of a Coping-Focused Dyadic Family Resilience Intervention (CFFRI) for Chinese breast cancer survivor-caregiver…
The technological environment of the information age is reshaping our ways of perceiving art, leading to the prevalence of cognitive fragmentation and experience disconnection as a common symptom of modernity. This…
IntroductionProsodic focus marking plays a central role in conveying information structure, yet little is known about how Mandarin-speaking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use acoustic cues to signal…
IntroductionThis study examined the contribution of AI enhanced learning activities to the digital literacy of preservice early childhood education student teachers.MethodsA quantitative post-intervention explanatory…
BackgroundDigital tools are increasingly integrated into parenting, but their psychological costs remain unclear. This study investigates whether digitally-mediated parenting intensity predicts emotional exhaustion among…
IntroductionUniversity students commonly experience mental health challenges and cognitive burdens associated with academic stress and sedentary lifestyles. High-intensity interval training has been proposed as a…
Objective Although both family functioning and emotional resilience are recognized as protective factors for adolescent Internet addiction, the precise synergistic mechanism linking them remains unclear. In particular…
Patients with gastrointestinal cancer frequently encounter a myriad of sleep disorders, and these disturbances can profoundly exacerbate their psychological distress, particularly anxiety and depression. Elucidating the…
Body image shaming is a growing public health concern affecting adolescent mental health. Adolescents face increasing pressure from peers, families, and the media regarding their appearance. Negative comments about…
Anxiety disorders contribute substantially to the global mental health burden, yet evidence integrating psychometric validation of screening tools with individual- and contextual-level correlates of anxiety in large…
Background According to self-motivation theories and the mnemic neglect mechanism, differences in self-esteem levels lead to memory bias for social feedback of different valences, and may enable self-esteem to moderate…
Background Balancing work and private life is challenging, particularly for women, who continue to shoulder more domestic responsibilities than men. This disproportionate burden, exacerbated during and after the…
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