Psychological Perspective Research Articles

SEXUAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM IN THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

SEXUAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM IN THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

MuST-GCN: Multiscale and Hybrid Spatial Temporal Graph Convolutional Network for Accurate Identification of Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence within Alcohol Use Disorder.

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), encompassing Alcohol Abuse (AA) and Alcohol Dependence (AD), is a chronic, relapsing brain condition that can cause mental and physical issues. Confusion between AA and AD can lead to ineffective or even excessively aggressive treatments, but distinguishing them is difficult due to similar symptoms and physiological indicators. Fortunately, from a psychological perspective, AA is closely linked to poor behavioral control, while AD is associated with affective lability. These psychological mechanisms are differently featured in the activity of patients' brain regions. Inspired by this, we propose a model called Multiscale and Hybrid Spatial Temporal Graph Convolutional Network (MuST-GCN) that enables to extract the features of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals for accurate identification of AA and AD within AUD. It includes two modules: Multiscale Feature Extraction (MSFE) module with GCN concurrently analyzes inter-regional and intra-regional connectivity of brain regions to extract EEG features, exploring functional connectivity differences in AA and AD patients; Hybrid Spatial Temporal Memory (HSTM) module integrates spatial and temporal attention mechanisms to refine the significant features extracted from MSFE, targeting the key brain regions and temporal dynamics. The HSTM module yields a refined feature representation reducing overfitting and improving multiclass classification accuracy. MuST-GCN is evaluated using five-fold cross-validation on two datasets, achieving classification accuracies of 90.74% and 99.99%, respectively, and demonstrating superior performance in identifying AA, AD, and AUD compared to existing methods. Our codes are publicly accessible at https://github.com/SunYule123/MuST-GCN.

Electronic performance monitoring and job crafting: a psychological ownership perspective

Research on the antecedents of job crafting mainly focuses on individual differences and social contexts, while paying less attention to the impact of management practices. This study, from the perspective of psychological ownership, investigates electronic performance monitoring (EPM) as an antecedent of job crafting. We propose that EPM indirectly and negatively affects employee job crafting through psychological ownership. Additionally, we suggest that the purpose of EPM functions as a moderator, where a developmental perception of EPM may mitigate its negative impact on employee job crafting. Data were collected from a three-wave survey study involving 210 Chinese employees. The results support the negative and indirect effect of EPM on employee job crafting via psychological ownership but fail to support the moderating role of developmental EPM perception. Our study provides new insights into the unintended consequences of EPM on employee job crafting.

Unveiling multilingual English learners’ perceptions about language-specific adversities and sufferings and their associated regulatory strategies: an existential positive psychology (EPP) perspective

ABSTRACT Previous studies have extensively endorsed the complexities, difficulties, and emotional pressures on learners learning English. However, there is limited evidence on language-specific adversities and suffering experienced by multilingual English students. To fill this gap, relying on existential positive psychology (EPP), the current study examined a sample of 58 multilingual English students’ perceptions of language-specific adversities and sufferings and their associated regulatory strategies. A semi-structured interview was used to collect the data. The results of the thematic analysis indicated four common language-specific adversities and sufferings, namely ‘acquiring a new linguistic system’, ‘learning barriers and complexities of L2’, ‘experiencing negative emotions’, and ‘adopting new cultural norms and practices’. To regulate these adversities, the participants employed different ‘antecedent-focused’ and ‘response-focused’ regulation strategies. As for response-focused strategies, ‘situation avoidance’, ‘situation modification’, ‘cognitive reappraisal’, and ‘attention shift’ were the most common strategies to manage adversities and sufferings. On the other hand, ‘deep breathing’, ‘mindfulness practices’, ‘scaffolding strategies’, and ‘tolerance’ were the most frequently used response-focused strategies. The study discusses each finding in detail and presents some theoretical and practical implications for multilingual students, teachers, and policymakers to understand and regulate language-specific adversities and sufferings more effectively.

Harmony: towards a unified conceptual framework

ABSTRACT Positive psychology is well-suited to advance the study of harmony, a universally valued construct central to wellbeing and flourishing. Despite its cultural variations, harmony holds considerable importance yet underexplored and underrecognized within the science of wellbeing. This paper introduces a renewed conceptualization of harmony, drawing from theoretical, empirical, and cultural perspectives in psychology and related disciplines. A Unified Harmony Framework is proposed, encompassing coexistence, coherence, and continuity (CoCoCon) at intrapersonal (Me Harmony), interpersonal (We Harmony), and environmental (Eco Harmony) levels. Harmony is defined as respectful coexistence, resonant coherence, and adaptive continuity, emerging from the dynamic integration of various elements within an individual, in relationships with others, and in connection with the environment. This Unified Harmony Framework aims to establish a conceptual foundation for understanding how harmony contributes to wellbeing across various domains. It seeks to inspire new empirical research, guide the development of measurement scales and interventions, and explore how harmony fosters individual, collective, and planetary flourishing.

Research trends of facial nerve injury after cerebellopontine angle tumor: CiteSpace-based bibliometric analysis

BackgroundA bibliometric analysis was conducted to understand the current research status and trends in facial nerve injury after cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors to identify new perspectives for future research.MethodsCiteSpace was used to visualize and analyze relevant literature included in the CNKI and WanFang databases, and the Web of Science Core Collection from 2015 to 2024. Chinese literature was deduplicated using NoteExpress.ResultsA total of 7,021 studies was retrieved, showing a pattern of rapid increase in this research area over the past 10 years. Protection and management of the facial nerve in surgery and early recognition of facial nerve injury were the research hotspots and trends.ConclusionThis study emphasizes the importance of intraoperative protection and management of the facial nerve. Limited research has addressed the postoperative facial nerve injury from the perspective of functional rehabilitation and patient psychology. These areas need more attention and focused research.

Inner Worlds and Silent Struggles: A Comparative and Psychological Exploration of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar and Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway

This research is based on impact of mental illness in 20th century American literature and it focuses on the psychological perspectives portrayed in the primary sources The bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.

Adaptive learning oriented higher educational classroom teaching strategies

This work intends to meet China’s need for high-quality talents and optimize the current college classroom teaching modes. It first investigates the current situation of college history classroom teaching from the perspective of positive psychology and adaptive deep learning. Then, the work formulates a new teaching strategy. This teaching strategy is divided into five parts: verbal information, smart skills, cognitive strategies, action skills, and learning attitudes. Then, the proposed new teaching strategy is applied to practice. Sixty students from a university in Anyang are recruited and divided into Class A (experimental class) and Class B (control class). The average score of Class A using the proposed teaching strategy has increased by 18%, from 68 to 86 points. The average score of Class B without using the proposed teaching strategy has decreased by 1%, from 68 to 67 points. This indicates that the college history classroom-oriented teaching strategy based on adaptive deep learning is both scientifically sound and effective.

More is not always better: a psychological reactance perspective on legacy stories

ABSTRACT To investigate whether stories are effective for legacy transmission to a next-generation family-business audience, we draw from psychological reactance theory to suggest that the length and frequency of legacy narratives are not “more is better.” We find support for the hypothesis that the frequency of legacy storytelling exhibits an inverted U-shaped relationship with legacy transmission success via audience interest, while the length of legacy narratives does not yield a similar expected effect. Our study underscores the notion that the way in which a legacy story is told is critical to achieving the desired impact. It also suggests that audiences’ internalization of legacy signifies the success of legacy transmission, emphasizing their coconstructed role in transmitting legacy through stories.

Educational assistance for Ukrainian refugee children and youth – a current multidimensional reality

The war in Ukraine triggered one of the fastest- growing displacement and humanitarian crises on record, pushing millions into internal displacement and abroad to neighboring EU countries in search of safety. According to the study conducted, the most affected areas in the Republic of Moldova, with an impressive number of Ukrainian refugees, where humanitarian intervention is required, are those on the border with Ukraine. The most affected are children and women. The safety and well- being of children are a major concern in the context of armed conflict, as they are often among the most vulnerable to the psychological and social impact of war. Separation from family and friends becomes a painful reality for many children who leave their homeland while their fathers or brothers stay behind to defend it. This dislocation generates intense feelings of loss and uprooting, amplifying emotional stress. In addition, the uncertainty about the future and the constant fear of violence contribute to the development of deep trauma, which can have a long- term impact on children’s mental health and their ability to adapt. From a psychological perspective, these children and youth are at increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression, or post- traumatic stress, being affected by the instability of the environment and the feeling of insecurity. Separation from loved ones and loss of Essentials social connections diminish the sense of safety and belonging, critical factors for harmonious development. Socially, breaking away from the community of origin and integrating into a New environment can generate additional difficulties. Refugee children may encounter language, cultural, or educational barriers, which affect their adaptation and social development. In this context, it becomes essential to implement psychosocial support measures, which include counseling, inclusive educational programs, and initiatives to rebuild the sense of belonging and stability. The article explores the multidimensional impact of war on children, high lighting the need for integrated and personalized approaches to support their resilience and facilitate their social and emotional integration. It also highlights key research dimensions for successfully integrating refugee children and young people into the national socio- cultural environment. The results of the indicators associated with psychological and educational aspects are analyzed. Based on the needs assessment, activities were organized for refugee children and Young people that would contribute to improving their well- being and psychological balance. These activities included: psycho- therapeutic sessions with the psychologist; recreational activities with the teacher; and recreational activities organized in collaboration with parents, the psychologist, and the teacher; opportunities to participate in creative centers (theatre, choir, dance, etc.); cultural socialization activities; excursions; participation in Romanian language courses; information on online safety, cyberbullying, gender stereotypes, and gender violence, as well as the ways to cope with them.

Message spreading modeling from the perspective of social psychology, differential equation dynamics, and deep learning technique

To gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of message spreading, it is crucial to explore various methods of modeling this phenomenon. Given that message spreading is significantly influenced by social media, we propose a modified spreading model informed by social psychology analysis. This approach also incorporates differential equation dynamics and deep learning technique. The proposed model accounts for a cross-transmission mechanism between individuals and social media platforms, as well as a nonlinear spreading rate, to effectively characterize the saturation effect of messages. Utilizing Lyapunov functionals, we carry out a dynamical analysis of the message spreading model. Furthermore, we develop physics-informed neural networks based on deep learning technique that merges the efficiency inherent in data-driven modeling with the precision offered by mathematical modeling. Numerical simulations demonstrate that our prediction method can accurately capture real-time changes in data while correcting deviations observed in data-driven predictions, which highlights the robust potential for multidisciplinary integration among social psychology, differential equation dynamics, and deep learning technique.

Analisis Kepribadian Muslim Terbaik pada Film Animasi I’m the Best Muslim

Animated films as entertainment and educational media have strong potential in conveying moral messages and Islamic values. However, there are still few studies that specifically examine the representation of Muslim personality in animation media. This research aims to analyze the representation of the best Muslim personality in I'm The Best Muslim animation based on the perspective of Islamic psychology. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with content analysis approach. Data were collected from several episodes of the animation using an instrument in the form of a coding sheet prepared based on Muslim personality indicators according to Dr. Muhammad Uthman Najati, and validated by two experts (coders). The data analysis technique refers to the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, which includes the stages of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that from a total of 19 statements of the best Muslim personality found, the worship aspect is the most dominant category (52.63%), followed by the community relations aspect (31.58%), emotional and compassion aspect (10.52%), and physical aspect (5.26%). The existence of this animation not only serves as a means of entertainment, but also contributes positively in shaping the ideal Muslim character, making it an alternative media in Islamic character education.

Research on Digital Consumption Behavior from the Perspective of Social Psychology

In the era of “Internet +”, live streaming of goods, online group buying, and virtual game recharge have become a new trend of consumption, which is called “digital consumption.” Digital consumption is a new consumption mode based on Internet technology, which reflects the characteristics of convenience, individuation, and community, embodies the hedonistic consumption concept in the new consumption era, and embodies the individual consumption values. Based on the perspective of social psychology, this paper analyzes the characteristics of consumer behavior, expounds the social psychological phenomena behind digital consumption behavior, explores the strategies to standardize digital consumption behavior, and proposes to standardize the live streaming industry, correct individual consumption values, correct the public’s shopping psychology, and promote the healthy development of digital economy.

Skills to act from a Positive Health approach: in comparison with shared decision-making: a scoping review

IntroductionPositive Health (PH) is a health approach that expands the definition of health, emphasizing social, psychological, and personal perspectives. PH helps healthcare professionals to provide insight into a patient’s perceived health and gives them insight into their health improvement. PH is acknowledged for improving healthcare and quality of life, but the practical implementation of PH and the necessary skills for healthcare professionals remain unexplored. The overall aim of this review is to explore and map the Positive Health skills needed for healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare settings.MethodsA scoping review was conducted. PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL were searched using the key term “Positive Health” AND “healthcare professionals” AND “skills” including synonyms and related keywords. Initial searches yielded fewer relevant studies than expected. Therefore, a revised strategy incorporated “Shared Decision-Making (SDM)” AND “healthcare professionals” AND “skills” to enhance the search. The methodological quality was assessed. A convergent integrated approach synthesized findings and identified overarching skills. An overview was made to visualize the skills.ResultsAfter screening, 15 studies were included. The five overarching skills are: “applying a holistic approach”, “communicating and active listening”, “managing time effectively”, “encouraging patient participation”, “reflecting and self-reflection”.DiscussionAn overview of PH skills was obtained, where the comparison with SDM led to more foundation and more strategies for PH skills. Increasing PH skills in clinical practice may improve implementation. Further research is needed to explore if PH and SDM are mutually reinforcing.

A psychological perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation in universities: The role of educators and tutors in enhancing motivation, interest, and academic success.

A psychological perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation in universities: The role of educators and tutors in enhancing motivation, interest, and academic success.

Bibliometric insights into pica: A psychological perspective on evolving research trends

Bibliometric insights into pica: A psychological perspective on evolving research trends

Eco-consciousness in tourism: A psychological perspective on green marketing and consumer behavior.

Eco-consciousness in tourism: A psychological perspective on green marketing and consumer behavior.

Evaluating the impact of self-luminous road markings on driver behavior at unsignalized intersections: A simulator study.

Evaluating the impact of self-luminous road markings on driver behavior at unsignalized intersections: A simulator study.

Testosterone and the pursuit of possessions: The interaction between baseline testosterone and intrasexual competition on materialism in males.

Testosterone and the pursuit of possessions: The interaction between baseline testosterone and intrasexual competition on materialism in males.

Quantitative Dynamics of Value and Happiness in Mind

Pankaj Mani considers happiness/stress adjusted performance metrics and the psychological perspective of quants and investors