Human Sexuality Research & Journals Does Campus Sports Environment Matter for Physical Fitness? The Mediating Roles of Peer Support and Perceived Physical Literacy April 21, 2026 Lina Irawan The physical fitness of Chinese college students is a growing concern, with declining levels posing significant public health challenges. A recent two-wave prospective study involving 1,165 undergraduates across five universities…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Trait emotional intelligence and vocational outcome expectations among Turkish preservice teachers: serial mediating role of hope and career adaptability April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan This cross-sectional study investigated the sequential mediating effect of hope and career adaptability on the relationship between trait emotional intelligence and vocational outcome expectations among preservice teachers. Data were collected…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals It takes a community to hope: development and validation of the HOPE-4 scale in an Arab-Islamic context. April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study has introduced a new, culturally sensitive measure of hope, the HOPE-4 scale, designed to better capture the nuances of this crucial psychological construct within Arab-Islamic societies. Developed…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Prenatal Maternal Psychological Distress and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring: Results From a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan A comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 observational studies has revealed a significant association between psychological distress experienced by mothers during pregnancy and an increased likelihood of their offspring developing Autism Spectrum…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Beyond Western Paradigms: A Cross-Cultural Review of Social-Emotional Competence Frameworks and the Promise of AI-Driven Assessment April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan The field of social-emotional competence (SEC) is undergoing a critical re-evaluation, with researchers increasingly questioning the universal applicability of dominant Western frameworks and exploring the potential of emerging technologies for…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Construction of an Evaluation Index System for User Satisfaction with Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan Advances in virtual reality technology have unlocked the potential for immersive virtual reality exergaming (IVRE), presenting a significant avenue for increasing public physical activity levels and fostering the growth of…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Film Education and Art Therapy for Mental Health in College Students: A Systematic Review April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges among college students has prompted a critical examination of effective support strategies. A recent systematic review, published in Frontiers in Psychology, highlights the…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals It Takes Time to Synchronize: The Emergence of Dyadic Heart-Rate Synchrony During Music Therapy in Neurorehabilitation April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study investigating the subtle physiological connections between patients and music therapists in neurorehabilitation settings has revealed that shared emotional experiences, as evidenced by heart-rate (HR) synchrony, develop over…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Discursive Constructions of Autism on Social Media: A Multilingual Analysis Across Five Languages April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan The language used to describe autism is far from neutral; it carries implicit assumptions about identity, agency, and societal norms, profoundly shaping public perception. This study delves into the complex…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The Hidden Toll of Colleague Absenteeism: Exploring its Impact on Emotional Strain and Burnout Among Frontline Health Workers in Nigeria April 18, 2026 Lina Irawan Abstinence from Duty: A Silent Epidemic Eroding Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Workforce In the resource-constrained landscape of Nigeria’s primary healthcare (PHC) system, the persistent challenge of health worker absenteeism casts a…
