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How Social Class Predicts Prosocial Spending? The Role of Responsibility and Awe 社会阶层如何预测亲社会支出？责任和敬畏的作用。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70211

Bin Li, Qiaoyin Huang, Yidan Wu, Weinan Yu

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When Gig Work Gets Ruff: The Affective Benefits of Daily Human–Animal Interactions for Mental Health 当零工变得无聊：日常人与动物互动对心理健康的情感益处。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70209

Ana Junça-Silva

{"title":"When Gig Work Gets Ruff: The Affective Benefits of Daily Human–Animal Interactions for Mental Health","authors":"Ana Junça-Silva","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70209","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70209","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Gig work has emerged as one of the fastest-growing employment trends, with its expansion accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic. As this form of work continues to evolve, it has brought to light several characteristics—such as instability, isolation and lack of social support—that may adversely affect workers' mental health. Accordingly, it is essential to identify mechanisms and conditions that can protect gig workers from psychological deterioration. Grounded in Affective Events Theory, this study investigated (1) the mediating role of daily affect ratio in the relationship between daily human-animal interactions (HAI) and mental health, and (2) the moderating role of neuroticism in this indirect relationship. Using a daily diary design involving 205 freelance journalists (5 daily observations per participant, totalling 1025 observations), multilevel analyses yielded three key findings. First, daily HAI was positively associated with mental health through its enhancement of the daily affect ratio. Second, the positive effect of daily HAI on affect ratio was stronger among individuals with higher levels of neuroticism. Third, neuroticism amplified the indirect effect of daily HAI on mental health via affect ratio. Theoretical and practical implications for supporting gig workers' mental health are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13065372/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147646966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Associations Between Depression and Problematic Social Media Use: A Longitudinal Study and Daily Diary Study 抑郁症与有问题的社交媒体使用之间的关系：一项纵向研究和每日日记研究。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-06 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70210

Changhao Yuan, Huiling Zhou, Aoxuan Wang, Huaibin Jiang, Na Xiao

{"title":"Associations Between Depression and Problematic Social Media Use: A Longitudinal Study and Daily Diary Study","authors":"Changhao Yuan, Huiling Zhou, Aoxuan Wang, Huaibin Jiang, Na Xiao","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70210","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70210","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Depression is frequently associated with problematic social media use (PSMU), yet evidence integrating day-to-day dynamics with longer-term temporal ordering remains limited. We conducted two studies to examine these associations. In Study 1, 169 college students completed a 2-week daily diary assessing depressive symptoms adapted from the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale and PSMU derived from the PSMU Scale. Dynamic structural equation modelling indicated reciprocal within-person lagged effects: higher daily depression predicted higher PSMU on the next day, and higher daily PSMU also predicted higher depression on the next day. In Study 2, 473 adolescents were assessed over a 9-month period using the PSMU Scale and the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale at each wave. Longitudinal analyses showed that depression at T1 predicted PSMU at T2, whereas PSMU at T1 did not predict depression at T2. Together, these findings suggest that depression and PSMU may reinforce each other in daily life, but over longer periods, depression appears to be a more robust antecedent of problematic social media engagement. Implications for prevention and intervention targeting depressive symptoms and maladaptive social media use are discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147628618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dark Triad Traits Affect the Perception of Emotions in Animal Calls 黑暗三合一特征影响动物叫声的情绪感知。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-04-03 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70205

Iva Linda Maruščáková, Lea Jakob, Hana Vostrá Vydrová, Marek Špinka

{"title":"Dark Triad Traits Affect the Perception of Emotions in Animal Calls","authors":"Iva Linda Maruščáková, Lea Jakob, Hana Vostrá Vydrová, Marek Špinka","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70205","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70205","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Humans can recognize emotions from vocalisations of various animal species. Our study examined whether human psychological differences in dark personality traits (as measured by SD3) and musician experience affect the decoding of emotions in animal calls. Respondents assessed the situation and the valence and intensity of emotion experienced by the animal in calls of piglets recorded in three social and one painful situation. With increasing psychopathy scores, individuals made more misclassification errors between social and painful calls and also perceived the social calls as more negative. Higher Machiavellianism scores were associated with a more positively perceived valence of social and painful calls. Furthermore, respondents with musician experience and using Czech (as opposed to English) positively shifted the perceived valence of social calls. These findings indicate that humans with higher psychopathic traits may possess mechanisms that blunt the difference between distressing and positive vocal signals, thus making it easier to exploit or manipulate others. Furthermore, interindividual personality differences and musical experiences influence how humans perceive emotions in vocal signals devoid of verbal cues. The implications are made for human-animal interaction, the general dark triad theory, and the perception of emotions in nonverbal human infant calls.</p>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13049094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147616658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring Student Perceptions of Generative AI Therapists and Their Benefits and Challenges in Schools 探索学生对生成式人工智能治疗师的看法及其在学校中的好处和挑战。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70207

Cecilia K. Y. Chan, Samson Tse

{"title":"Exploring Student Perceptions of Generative AI Therapists and Their Benefits and Challenges in Schools","authors":"Cecilia K. Y. Chan, Samson Tse","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70207","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70207","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates secondary school students' perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) as virtual mental health therapists within educational settings. Leveraging data from the written reflections of 69 Hong Kong secondary school students engaged in an AI literacy programme, the study applied inductive thematic analysis to explore perceived potentials and limitations of GenAI therapy chatbots. Students valued the accessibility, anonymity and cost-effectiveness of AI-powered therapy. However, significant concerns arose regarding the technology's lack of genuine empathy, limited understanding of non-verbal cues and potential for inaccurate responses. Ethical issues, such as data privacy and trust, were highlighted, with students expressing warranted distrust regarding personal data handling. The findings emphasised the risk of over-reliance on AI and the therapeutic misconception that AI generates more suitable advice. While students acknowledged GenAI as a supplementary tool for initial support, they underscored the irreplaceable role of human therapists for deep, personalised care. This research calls for comprehensive AI literacy education to help students effectively navigate the strengths and boundaries of AI in mental health support.</p>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13035447/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147582747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Different Roles of Help-Seeking and Parent–Child Closeness in the Link Between Growth Mindset and Persistence: A Two-Wave Longitudinal Study 求助和亲子亲密在成长心态与坚持的关系中的不同作用：一项双波纵向研究。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-03-29 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70206

Feng Zhang

{"title":"Different Roles of Help-Seeking and Parent–Child Closeness in the Link Between Growth Mindset and Persistence: A Two-Wave Longitudinal Study","authors":"Feng Zhang","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70206","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70206","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The positive effects of growth mindset on a variety of developmental outcomes have been widely acknowledged. However, the mechanisms through which a growth mindset is associated with persistence over time are not explicitly addressed. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the mediating role of the help-seeking strategy in the longitudinal relationship between growth mindset and persistence as well as the moderating role of parent–child closeness in this mediation model. A total of 700 adolescents (<i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 13.82 years, SD = 0.67) were recruited from one public middle school in China and were measured at two time points. The results indicated that the help-seeking strategy mediated the relationship between a growth mindset and subsequent persistence after controlling for prior persistence. Moreover, the positive correlation between growth mindset and later persistence through help-seeking was greater at higher levels of parent–child closeness. The findings revealed that the help-seeking strategy is an important mediating mechanism through which growth mindset promotes adolescents' persistence and that close relationships between parents and adolescents can enhance the mediating effect.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147575991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Music Therapy and Art Therapy in the Treatment of Patients With Mental Disorders 音乐疗法与艺术疗法在精神障碍患者治疗中的应用。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-03-03 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70193

Sheng Pan, JueBao Li, Wei Du

{"title":"Music Therapy and Art Therapy in the Treatment of Patients With Mental Disorders","authors":"Sheng Pan, JueBao Li, Wei Du","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70193","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70193","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The growing interest in non-pharmacological adjuncts to psychiatric treatment has brought creative therapies, such as art therapy and music therapy, to the forefront of mental health research. We hypothesized that structured sessions of art therapy, music therapy and their combination, integrated into standard inpatient psychiatric care, would lead to a more significant reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improvement in patients' psycho-emotional state. This study, conducted in Beijing, China, spanning the years 2021–2023, involved the collaboration of two clinics and the participation of 500 patients. To investigate the effectiveness of art therapy and music therapy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The patient cohort was stratified into four groups: art therapy (<i>n</i> = 125), music therapy (<i>n</i> = 125) and combined therapy (<i>n</i> = 125). Analytical methodologies encompassed <i>t</i>-tests, ANOVA and correlational analysis. Findings indicated the efficacy of both creative therapies; however, art therapy demonstrated higher satisfaction levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05) among patients preferring a creative outlet. These findings suggest that creative therapies can serve as effective, individualised adjuncts to standard psychiatric care. The study underscores the importance of aligning therapeutic strategies with patient preferences and highlights the need for further research into the mechanisms underlying the benefits of creative modalities.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147345381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Network Analysis of Parental Responses to Children's Negative Emotions and Adolescents' Socioemotional Development 父母对儿童负性情绪反应与青少年社会情绪发展的网络分析

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-02-28 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70190

Yanchun Xu, Xingying Li, Hanghang Xu, Jiansheng Huang, Ruyi Ding

{"title":"Network Analysis of Parental Responses to Children's Negative Emotions and Adolescents' Socioemotional Development","authors":"Yanchun Xu, Xingying Li, Hanghang Xu, Jiansheng Huang, Ruyi Ding","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70190","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70190","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Research has underscored the importance of parental responses to children's negative emotions (PRCNE) in adolescents' socioemotional development. However, many existing studies relying on regression or structural equation modelling tend to examine different types of PRCNE separately, rather than modelling their interrelations as parts of an interconnected system. To address this, this study utilised the network approach to examine the roles of various types of PRCNE in Chinese adolescents' socioemotional development with data from 477 Chinese adolescents (<i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 13.62 years, 50.73% male). Analysis of PRNCE networks revealed that both maternal and paternal networks exhibited connections among different types of responses. In both maternal and paternal networks, punitive responses had the highest centrality. Analysis of bridge networks connecting PRCEN and adolescent emotional/social outcomes showed that parental responses related to adolescents' emotional and behavioural development differed based on the parent's gender. Bridge analysis showed both paternal and maternal person-minimisation were most central for emotional outcomes, while paternal problem-focussed and maternal emotion-focussed responses were key for adolescent social outcomes. In conclusion, this study revealed gender-specific patterns in how various parental responses are interconnected and associated with adolescents' emotional and social outcomes, underscoring the importance of culturally informed, parent-specific approaches in research and practice.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147318645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reciprocal Relations Between Honesty–Humility and Internal Locus of Control Specific to Well-Being: A Four-Wave Longitudinal Study 诚实谦卑与幸福感内在控制点的互惠关系：一项四波纵向研究。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70194

Liying Jiao, Yue Xiao, Chang-Jin Li, Yan Xu

{"title":"Reciprocal Relations Between Honesty–Humility and Internal Locus of Control Specific to Well-Being: A Four-Wave Longitudinal Study","authors":"Liying Jiao, Yue Xiao, Chang-Jin Li, Yan Xu","doi":"10.1002/ijop.70194","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ijop.70194","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Understanding the co-development of moral personality and beliefs about control over well-being is essential for clarifying how individuals sustain mental health. However, the theoretical linkage between moral personality and beliefs about the causation of well-being remains underexplored. Addressing this gap, the present study examined the reciprocal dynamics between honesty–humility and internal well-being locus of control (Internal WB-LOC). Drawing on four–wave longitudinal data from 1349 Chinese participants, we employed random intercept cross-lagged panel models to investigate these associations. Results demonstrated stable between–person effects, indicating that individuals with high levels of honesty–humility tend to exhibit greater Internal WB-LOC across time. Results also showed concurrent positive associations within individuals and cross-lagged effects, indicating that increases in levels of honesty–humility temporally precede increases in Internal WB-LOC, and vice versa. These findings integrate personality research with belief systems about well-being, suggesting a dynamic interplay in which internalised moral orientation and perceived agency over well-being are mutually reinforcing.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48146,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Psychology","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Foreign Language Effect on Victim Blaming: The Moderating Role of the Belief in a Just World 外语对受害者指责的影响：公正世界信念的调节作用。

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International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.70182

Yue Wang, ChaoJie Deng, ChenGuang Wang, YiYun Wang, Ying Li

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