Current research in ecological and social psychology最新文献

Roma Eterna? Roman rule explains regional well-being divides in Germany 罗马绮年华?罗马统治解释了德国地区福利的差异

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100214

Martin Obschonka , Fabian Wahl , Michael Fritsch , Michael Wyrwich , P. Jason Rentfrow , Jeff Potter , Samuel D. Gosling

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Editorial: Introduction to the special issue on globalizing psychological science to include in the Middle East and Africa 社论：关于心理科学全球化的特刊导言，包括在中东和非洲

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2024.100208

S. Arzu Wasti , Othman Alkhadher , Moustapha Achoui , Michele J. Gelfand

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Rugged terrain and rigid hierarchy 地形崎岖，等级森严

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100220

Gen Tsudaka , Margaux N.A. Wienk , Jana B. Berkessel , Cynthia Boo

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The emotional depth of flood experience: the role of positive emotions in shaping perceptions and action on climate change 洪水经历的情感深度：积极情绪在塑造对气候变化的看法和行动中的作用

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100221

Alexa Spence , Charles Ogunbode , Christina Demski , Stuart Capstick

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Differential effects of honor ideology on flu vaccine uptake in the United States and Turkey 荣誉意识形态对美国和土耳其流感疫苗接种率的不同影响

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100219

Stephen Foster , Pelin Gül

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Effects of start vs. end temporal landmarks on self-dissimilarity and goal motivation 开始和结束时间标记对自我差异和目标动机的影响

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100215

Yuta Chishima , Masato Nagamine

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Introduction to the special issue: Interdisciplinary insights to more fully grasp dehumanization 特刊导论：跨学科的见解，更全面地把握非人化

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2024.100209

Alexander P. Landry , Katrina Fincher

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Is abortion policy the next catalyst for ideological migration? Dobbs v. Jackson and migration intentions across the United States 堕胎政策会是意识形态迁移的下一个催化剂吗？多布斯诉杰克逊案和美国各地的移民意向

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100222

John C. Blanchar , Catherine J. Norris

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Emotions in Japanese song lyrics over 50 years: Trajectory over time and the impact of economic hardship and disasters 50年来日本歌词中的情感：时间的轨迹和经济困难和灾难的影响

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100218

Hiroki Masui, Yuri Miyamoto

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Retributive justice beliefs in Cyprus: The role of apology effectiveness and honor value endorsement 塞浦路斯的报应正义信念：道歉有效性与荣誉价值背书的作用

Current research in ecological and social psychology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100224

Shenel Husnu , Charis Psaltis , Alexander Kirchner-Häusler , Ayse Uskul

{"title":"Retributive justice beliefs in Cyprus: The role of apology effectiveness and honor value endorsement","authors":"Shenel Husnu , Charis Psaltis , Alexander Kirchner-Häusler , Ayse Uskul","doi":"10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100224","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cresp.2025.100224","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Core social psychological processes including morality, punishment, and reciprocity can be significantly shaped by differences in cultural logics. Although the literature on the function of honor (as a cultural logic) in interpersonal relationships is expanding, little is known about how it may play a role in intergroup processes other than negative consequences, such as intergroup hostility. Examining the function of honor value endorsement in transitional justice is a promising direction. The current study investigates these dynamics while considering the role of apology effectiveness in Cyprus, a post-conflict society where honor beliefs are expected to shape interpersonal and intergroup processes. Apologies, while often considered an important prerequisite for forgiveness and reconciliation may also evoke complex reactions tied to revenge-seeking, or honor restoration. These factors complicate their effectiveness in transitional justice settings. This study aims to clarify how honor value endorsement shapes justice preferences and apology perceptions. We found evidence that the relationship between honor value endorsement and retributive justice beliefs was mediated by beliefs in the effectiveness of apologies (while controlling for trust and amount of positive contact), specifically in the Turkish Cypriot community. Results are discussed in light of the unique dynamics within the Cypriot context and underscore the importance of addressing cultural variations to achieve reconciliation and sustainable peace.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72748,"journal":{"name":"Current research in ecological and social psychology","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144068284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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