Human Sexuality Research & Journals Physical activity, psychological resilience, and adolescent mobile phone addiction—a meta-analytic structural equation modeling study October 5, 2026 Lina Irawan With smartphone penetration rates among teenagers surpassing 98% globally, public health researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm over the unintended consequences of ubiquitous digital connectivity. Recent empirical data highlights an…
Psychology & Intimacy Beyond the Plate and the Pint: How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications Are Rewriting the Neuroscience of Addiction and Cravings October 2, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For millions of people worldwide, the mere mental image of a savory, freshly grilled burger or the condensation beading on a cold pint of beer can trigger an immediate, vivid…
Psychology & Intimacy Distinct Brain Aging Signatures Reveal Unique Neural Pathways Across Dementia, Addiction, and Psychiatric Disorders October 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New scientific insights into how various neurological, psychiatric, and substance-related conditions impact the human brain have emerged from a comprehensive global neuroimaging analysis. Published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine,…
Psychology & Intimacy How GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Are Rewriting the Neuroscience of Addiction and Cravings September 22, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The neurological mechanics connecting human thought to physical action have long fascinated behavioral scientists, particularly when the stimuli involve fundamental drives such as nutrition and sustenance. For decades, the mental…
Psychology & Intimacy How Popular Weight-Loss Medications Are Rewriting Our Understanding of Addiction, Cravings, and the Brain September 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The mechanism by which the human brain translates a fleeting thought—such as the mental image of a savory meal or a cold beverage—into compulsive physical action has long been a…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals From Neurobiological Regulation to Socio-Ecological Remodeling: A Mini Review of Yoga Interventions for Adolescent Smartphone Addiction June 2, 2026 Lina Irawan Adolescent smartphone addiction, a growing public health concern, is being increasingly understood as a complex interplay of neurobiological vulnerabilities and environmental factors. A recent mini-review published in Frontiers in Psychology…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Bridging the Gap Between Animal Models and Human Addiction: Exploring Translational Paradigms June 2, 2026 Lina Irawan Decades of intensive research have been dedicated to unraveling the intricate mechanisms that underpin the onset and persistent maintenance of addictive behaviors. The central question remains: how and why do…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Influencing Factors of Smartphone Addiction in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Based on the Perspective of Home-School May 10, 2026 Lina Irawan In an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence and ubiquitous connectivity, undergraduate students find themselves at the forefront of technological integration. Smartphones, once a luxury, have become an indispensable tool…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The relationship between shyness and short video addiction among college students: chain mediating role of social support and basic psychological needs May 10, 2026 Lina Irawan Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving digital landscapes, a new study has illuminated the complex interplay between shyness and the burgeoning phenomenon of short video addiction, particularly among college students.…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Association Between Internet Addiction and Mindfulness May 9, 2026 Lina Irawan The pervasive integration of the internet into modern life has reshaped communication, education, and work, leading to profound alterations in human behavior, attention, and social cognition. In this landscape, Internet…
