Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke
Summary: This study discusses the application of thematic analysis (TA) in psychology and the need for researchers to choose different methods within TA that may vary in conceptualization and design considerations. The lack of understanding and acknowledgment of this diversity often results in research lacking coherence. The authors provide guidance on conceptual and design thinking for TA, particularly for their own reflexive approach, to support researchers in conducting methodologically sound TA research.
QUALITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Lakens
Summary: This overview article discusses six approaches to justify the sample size in a quantitative empirical study and emphasizes the importance of considering the effect sizes for inference. Researchers can use the guidelines presented in this article to improve their sample size justification.
COLLABRA-PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke, Nikki Hayfield
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lara B. Aknin, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Elizabeth W. Dunn, Daisy E. Fancourt, Elkhonon Goldberg, John F. Helliwell, Sarah P. Jones, Elie Karam, Richard Layard, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Andrew Rzepa, Shekhar Saxena, Emily M. Thornton, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Ashley Whillans, Jamil Zaki, Ozge Karadag, Yanis Ben Amor
Summary: COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on people's mental health, with increased levels of anxiety, depression, and distress, particularly in the early stages of the outbreak. However, suicide rates, life satisfaction, and loneliness remained relatively stable during the first year of the pandemic. In response to these findings, seven recommendations are proposed to support mental health during and beyond the pandemic.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claudia D. van Borkulo, Riet van Bork, Lynn Boschloo, Jolanda J. Kossakowski, Pia Tio, Robert A. Schoevers, Denny Borsboom, Lourens J. Waldorp
Summary: The network approach, which models psychological constructs in terms of the interactions between their constituent factors, has gained popularity in psychology. Recently, the focus has shifted from describing network structures to comparing them across different groups. However, there is a lack of statistical tools for this purpose. In this article, the authors present the network comparison test (NCT), a statistical test that compares network structures on three different characteristics. The performance of NCT is evaluated through simulations, showing that it performs well in various circumstances. The authors illustrate the application of NCT by comparing depression symptom networks of males and females. Possible extensions of NCT are also discussed.
PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Friedrich M. Goetz, Samuel D. Gosling, Peter J. Rentfrow
Summary: Research indicates that complex psychological phenomena are influenced by multiple causes, each having a small effect. However, the current publication culture values large effects while overlooking small yet real effects. These small effects can have significant consequences when considered at scale and over time. Utilizing big data, machine learning, and changing cultural norms can help advance psychology research and practices.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Murat Yildirim, Gokmen Arslan
Summary: This study explored the relationship between resilience, hope, preventive behaviors, subjective well-being, and psychological health during the early stage of COVID-19. The results revealed that resilience mediated the association between hope and psychological health and subjective well-being. Hope and resilience had direct effects on psychological health and subjective well-being, while the impact of preventive behaviors was not significant except for its effect on resilience. The findings emphasize the importance of hope and resilience in the development and improvement of well-being and psychological health during crisis.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology
Brian A. Nosek, Tom E. Hardwicke, Hannah Moshontz, Aurelien Allard, Katherine S. Corker, Anna Dreber, Fiona Fidler, Joe Hilgard, Melissa Kline Struhl, Michele B. Nuijten, Julia M. Rohrer, Felipe Romero, Anne M. Scheel, Laura D. Scherer, Felix D. Schoenbrodt, Simine Vazire
Summary: Replication is an important and often misunderstood practice in psychology, which is gaining more recognition. It is crucial for research progress as it allows for the validation and development of theories. Assessing replicability is productive for generating and testing hypotheses, identifying weaknesses, and promoting innovation. In recent years, replication projects have revealed failures to replicate many published findings and highlighted sociocultural challenges, ultimately prompting improvements in research practices.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cuneyt Evren, Bilge Evren, Ercan Dalbudak, Merve Topcu, Nilay Kutlu
Summary: The aim of this study was to validate the Turkish version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS). The results showed that the CAS had satisfactory factor structure and good internal consistency. It also demonstrated adequate convergent validity with other related scales.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lea Waters, Sara B. Algoe, Jane Dutton, Robert Emmons, Barbara L. Fredrickson, Emily Heaphy, Judith T. Moskowitz, Kristin Neff, Ryan Niemiec, Cynthia Pury, Michael Steger
Summary: Amid the COVID-19 global health crisis, positive psychology factors can play a crucial role in buffering against mental illness, bolstering mental health, and building positive processes and capacities. Research should not only focus on addressing ways in which individuals are wounded and weakened during crises, but also investigate ways in which they are sustained and strengthened.
JOURNAL OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Murat Yildirim, Abdurrahim Guler
Summary: This study tested the impact of COVID-19 severity, self-efficacy, knowledge, and preventive behaviors on mental health. The results showed that COVID-19 severity, self-efficacy, and preventive behaviors are important predictors of mental health.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Murat Yildirim, Fatma Solmaz
Summary: This study validated a 10-item COVID-19 Burnout Scale to measure burnout associated with COVID-19. The scale was found to be a psychometrically sound tool, and the findings also elucidated the role of resilience in the relationship between stress and burnout related to COVID-19.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abdulkadir Haktanir, Tolga Seki, Bulent Dilmac
Summary: This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale in Turkish and examined the prevalence of coronavirus-related fear across different groups. The results showed that the scale had good psychometric properties, and women and individuals with middle socioeconomic status reported higher levels of fear.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mareike Ernst, Daniel Niederer, Antonia M. Werner, Sara J. Czaja, Christopher Mikton, Anthony D. Ong, Tony Rosen, Elmar Braehler, Manfred E. Beutel
Summary: The study found that feelings of loneliness have slightly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic across different gender and age groups. Therefore, public health responses to the ongoing pandemic should include monitoring feelings of social connectedness and further researching risk and protective factors.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Simon B. Goldberg, Kevin M. Riordan, Shufang Sun, Richard J. Davidson
Summary: Based on meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) showed superiority over passive controls across most conditions, but effects were smaller and less statistically significant compared to active controls. MBIs were similar or superior to specific active controls and evidence-based treatments. Results were generally robust to publication bias, but reporting of adverse effects was inconsistent.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Murat Yildirim, Abdurrahim Guler
Summary: This study utilized an 8-item COVID-19 Perceived Risk Scale (CPRS) to assess personal risk related to COVID-19. The findings indicate that the CPRS is a psychometrically-sound scale for evaluating perceived risk associated with COVID-19.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zeynep Simsir, Hayri Koc, Tolga Seki, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: The fear of COVID-19 is strongly correlated with anxiety, traumatic stress, distress, as well as moderately related to stress and depression among the general population, indicating a wide range of mental health problems associated with fear of the virus.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Burrell, Lucy E. Selman
Summary: This article conducted a rapid review on the impact of funeral practices during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and bereavement outcomes of the bereaved. The current evidence is inconclusive, but qualitative research suggests that the ability of the bereaved to shape the funeral rituals and say goodbye in a meaningful way is beneficial. The role of funeral officiants during the pandemic is highlighted, and further research is needed to better understand the experiences and consequences of grief and bereavement during COVID-19.
OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Meng-Jia Wu, Kelly Zhao, Francisca Fils-Aime
Summary: The study finds that the number of online surveys in published research has been steadily increasing over the years, with an average response rate of 44.1%. The results indicate that sending surveys to a clearly defined and refined population positively impacts the response rate. Additionally, using other types of surveys in conjunction with online surveys, pre-contacting potential participants, and using phone calls as reminders can also yield a higher response rate.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Philipp A. Rauschnabel, Reto Felix, Chris Hinsch, Hamza Shahab, Florian Alt
Summary: This article discusses and summarizes the meanings and definitions of terms such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality. A framework is proposed to organize these terms, clarifying inconsistencies and confusion in their usage. The article concludes that XR should be seen as a more open approach, AR and VR are fundamentally different experiences, and the experiences can be described on a continuum based on the level of presence.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
