Human Sexuality Research & Journals The effect of EFL learners’ identity on English speaking proficiency and autonomous learning skills among university students: the mediating role of speaking anxiety April 11, 2026 Lina Irawan The crucial role of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learner identity in higher education has been increasingly recognized, yet empirical research exploring its precise connections to speaking proficiency and…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Intersection of Trauma and Eating Disorders: A Clinical Perspective on Recovery and National Awareness Initiatives April 10, 2026 Budi Santoso Bulimia nervosa, a complex and often misunderstood psychiatric condition, remains one of the most prevalent eating disorders in the United States, characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge eating followed…
Global Lifestyle & Culture Stephanie Wambugu’s "Lonely Crowds" Navigates Identity and Dislocation Across Continents April 9, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia Though she wouldn’t trade it for New York, being a Londoner seems to suit Stephanie Wambugu. The 28-year-old Kenyan-American author is currently immersed in her creative process in the British…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Why Emotional Processing Holds the Key to Change April 9, 2026 Budi Santoso The long-standing challenge of treating eating disorders and chronic behavioral health issues has historically centered on a conflict between rational intent and emotional compulsion. While traditional therapeutic models often emphasize…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Turkish Version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale: Cultural Adaptation and Validation April 8, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Psychology on April 8, 2026, introduces the validated Turkish version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale (AAIS-Tr), offering a crucial tool for…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Professional Squash Champion Amanda Sobhy Details Recovery from Bulimia and the Critical Role of Holistic Support in Elite Sports April 6, 2026 Budi Santoso Amanda Sobhy, recognized as the most successful squash player in United States history, has provided an in-depth account of her decade-long battle with bulimia nervosa, shedding light on the often-invisible…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Empowering the Next Generation: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators and Parents on Adolescent Body Image and Eating Disorder Prevention April 5, 2026 Budi Santoso High school represents a critical developmental window characterized by rapid physiological changes and the intense pursuit of self-identity, yet it remains a period uniquely vulnerable to the development of body…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Dual Path of Eating Disorder Recovery Bridging the Gap Between Physical Weight Restoration and Psychological Healing April 5, 2026 Budi Santoso Recovery from Anorexia Nervosa and associated eating disorders is increasingly being recognized by the medical community as a multi-dimensional process that extends far beyond the attainment of a healthy Body…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Steps to Navigating Anorexia and OCD April 5, 2026 Budi Santoso Clinical experts and mental health advocates are increasingly highlighting the complex intersection between Anorexia Nervosa and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), two conditions that frequently co-occur and create a synergistic barrier to…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Silent Epidemic of Diabulimia: Navigating the Complex Intersection of Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating April 5, 2026 Budi Santoso The medical community is increasingly turning its attention to a perilous and often misunderstood condition known as "diabulimia," a term used to describe the deliberate restriction of insulin by individuals…
