Human Sexuality Research & Journals Psychological mechanisms of perceived technological dependence on generative artificial intelligence tools: perceived knowledge, trust, anxiety, and self-efficacy October 25, 2026 Lina Irawan The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and AI-generated content (AIGC) tools within higher education has fundamentally shifted how students approach creative and academic assignments. Recent survey metrics underline…
Psychology & Intimacy Decoding the Cannabis Anxiety Loop: Northwestern Researchers Pinpoint the Brain Cells Behind THC-Induced Panic October 14, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As public acceptance and legalization of cannabis expand across the United States and international markets, public health agencies are simultaneously grappling with an unprecedented surge in adverse psychiatric reactions. While…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Stage anxiety and piano performance: the sequential mediating roles of self-efficacy and attentional control October 10, 2026 Lina Irawan Performing arts psychology has long grappled with the complex interplay between emotional distress and artistic execution. A comprehensive new study conducted by researchers Yue Sun and Zhou Zhou has shed…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Measuring state and trait anxiety in Turkish adolescents: development and validation of the six-item short forms of the state–trait anxiety inventory October 10, 2026 Lina Irawan Anxiety disorders currently represent the most prevalent psychiatric conditions affecting children and adolescents globally, resulting in substantial impairments across multiple domains of daily functioning, academic performance, and interpersonal relationships. Addressing…
Psychology & Intimacy Northwestern University Researchers Identify Specific Brain Cells Responsible for Cannabis-Induced Anxiety October 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have identified a specific population of brain cells that directly contribute to the acute anxiety and heightened fear responses often triggered by cannabinoid drugs, particularly when…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The association between data-driven training monitoring and athlete burnout: a chain-mediated indirect path between performance anxiety and psychological exhaustion October 2, 2026 Lina Irawan Modern competitive sports have undergone a profound technological transformation, shifting away from experience-based judgment and periodic testing toward real-time data acquisition, dynamic physiological tracking, and continuous performance evaluation. Across global…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals When AI threatens my future career: growth mindset and perceived employability in Chinese college students’ career decision making anxiety September 22, 2026 Lina Irawan The rapid acceleration of generative artificial intelligence, algorithmic recruitment systems, and automated workplace technologies has triggered an unprecedented psychological transformation within global labor markets. As intelligent systems increasingly embed themselves…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Onco-anxiology: a proposal for an anxiety-focused, longitudinal framework within cancer care September 20, 2026 Lina Irawan Anxiety remains one of the most widespread yet under-addressed psychological challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with cancer. While modern psycho-oncology has made monumental strides since its inception by establishing that…
Psychology & Intimacy A daily probiotic may help relieve depression and anxiety July 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Groundbreaking Pilot Study Hints at Probiotics as Adjunct Therapy for Depression in Seniors In a development that could reshape the landscape of mental health treatment for older adults, a pioneering…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Sertraline Shows Early Emotional and Anxiety Symptom Improvement Within Two Weeks, New UCL Analysis Reveals July 19, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A new analysis spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) has unveiled that sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant marketed as Zoloft and Lustral, delivers modest but measurable enhancements in…
