Human Sexuality Research & Journals Concurrent changes in psychological distress and pain thresholds following brief mindfulness: an exploratory phenotyping study of chronic pain May 3, 2026 Lina Irawan Chronic pain, a pervasive and debilitating condition affecting an estimated 15-20% of the global adult population, significantly diminishes quality of life, impedes daily functioning, and escalates healthcare utilization. This complex…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Examining the utility of process-focused data driven psychological networks for individualizing psychological treatment in chronic pain—A single case experiment testing the centrality hypothesis April 21, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study exploring the efficacy of data-driven psychological networks in tailoring treatments for individuals with chronic pain has yielded nuanced results, suggesting that the widely hypothesized "centrality hypothesis" may…
Global Lifestyle & Culture The Silent Severance: Navigating the Overlooked Pain of Friendship Breakups April 7, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia A year and a half after communication ceased, a chance encounter at King’s Cross station offered a stark, silent confirmation of a friendship’s end. Amidst the bustling crowds, a former…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Psychological Pain Tolerance and Its Associated Factors Among Hospitalized Patients With Enterostomy in China: A Cross-Sectional Quantitative Study March 31, 2026 Lina Irawan Hospitalized patients with enterostomy in China exhibit moderate psychological pain tolerance, necessitating targeted interventions to improve their quality of life, according to a comprehensive cross-sectional study. The research, published in…
