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Evidence that Intellectual Curiosity Can Be Heightened via a Self-Affirmation Induction 求知欲可以通过自我肯定诱导提高的证据

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/dszr7534

Lily G. Marie, Jasmin Perez, Ivy Guedes de Menezes, Carolyn Judd, Stephan J. Beltran

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Analysis of Loneliness and Participation in Recreational Activities, Spirituality, Work, and School in East King County, Washington During the Covid-19 Lockdown 新冠肺炎封锁期间华盛顿东金县孤独感和参与娱乐活动、精神活动、工作和学校的分析

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/jjjc1614

M. Zubair

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Personality Factors and Their Influence on Student Engagement Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic 新冠肺炎疫情中人格因素对学生敬业度的影响

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/gkqj9097

Tyler Wong, Shireen Mohamdjawad, R. Castillo, B. Kester

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Does Meeting Belongingness Needs Through Social Media Impact One's Fear of Missing Out and Self-Esteem? 通过社交媒体满足归属感需求会影响一个人的失落感和自尊吗?

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/xodo5493

K. Malouf

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The Relationship Between Problematic Social Media Use and Time Spent on Social Media: Exploring Neuroticism as a Moderator 有问题的社交媒体使用与在社交媒体上花费的时间之间的关系:探索神经质的调节作用

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/jwjb5363

Nicola Schmelzer, Talia Westphal, Abel Pichardo, Darwin Buckner, N. Smith, Nasrin Shaaban, Melanie Johnson, Joseph Bennett, Justin C. Estep

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Impact On Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown Based On Age and Household Size 基于年龄和家庭规模的COVID-19大流行封锁期间对孤独感的影响

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/ickm7842

Alexis Cherry, Angela Simler, Sylvia Waldron, Celeste London

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An Examination of Factors Predicting College Connectedness During a National Pandemic 全国性流行病期间预测大学联系的因素研究

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/muvt5289

Nancy Ko, Maddy Welcom, Tran Nguyen, J. Dwyer, Devon Brosnan

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A Research Proposal - Social Influence in Virtual Spaces: Social Proof Versus Authority Power 一项研究提案-虚拟空间中的社会影响:社会认同与权威权力

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/taqt6508

B. Kester, Ruth Castillo, Tyler Wong, Andrew Cook, Oubadah Alwan, Sevilla Leuteneker, Hazel Halili

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How Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Relate to the Inclination of Seeking Support and to Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Levels 正念和自我同情与寻求支持的倾向、抑郁、焦虑和压力水平有何关系

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2022-11-15 DOI: 10.54581/parf6856

Eleni Stogianni, Eta K. Lin

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Personality Correlates of Gaming and Pornography Use 游戏和色情使用的个性关联

Psi Beta Research Journal Pub Date : 2021-11-16 DOI: 10.54581/jpwv2620

Madison Calvert, Madison Linden, Katie Kyser, Kassi Zeinert, M. Foust

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