Article
Psychology, Social
Lotte Pummerer, Robert Bohm, Lau Lilleholt, Kevin Winter, Ingo Zettler, Kai Sassenberg
Summary: The study found that believing in and being confronted with COVID-19 conspiracy theories decreased institutional trust, support for government regulations, adoption of social distancing measures, and to some extent, social engagement.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Gordon Pennycook, Jonathon McPhetres, Bence Bago, David G. Rand
Summary: The increasingly politicized nature of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has led to greater polarization compared to similar Western countries. The study found that political conservatism in the US was strongly associated with weaker mitigation behaviors and stronger vaccination hesitancy. Additionally, cognitive sophistication was negatively correlated with misinformation and vaccination hesitancy across time, countries, and party lines.
PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Ingo Zettler, Christoph Schild, Lau Lilleholt, Lara Kroencke, Till Utesch, Morten Moshagen, Robert Bohm, Mitja D. Back, Katharina Geukes
Summary: The study investigates the role of basic and specific personality traits in relation to various criteria of COVID-19, showing the importance of individual differences in uncertain and changing situations, particularly during the pandemic. Emotionality/Neuroticism is found to be important for personal perceptions, while anti- or prosocial traits play a role in behavior in line with health recommendations. Gender and age effects are also noted in the meta-analytic results across five samples from two countries.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Katherine A. Karl, Joy V. Peluchette, Navid Aghakhani
Summary: This study identifies issues and challenges of using videoconferencing for work-related meetings, focusing on camera and microphone problems, eating habits, meeting management, and work-from-home issues. The findings provide guidance for workplace policies and suggest directions for future research in the field of videoconferencing.
SMALL GROUP RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Anni Sternisko, Aleksandra Cichocka, Aleksandra Cislak, Jay J. Van Bavel
Summary: This study found a significant positive correlation between national narcissism and the spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories. Belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories was associated with less engagement in health behaviors and less support for public-health policies to combat COVID-19.
PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Fanny Lalot, Maria S. Heering, Marika Rullo, Giovanni A. Travaglino, Dominic Abrams
Summary: This study focuses on the role of concern and political trust in people's willingness to comply with governmental restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results suggest that the absence of both concern and trust significantly reduces compliance, highlighting the importance of both factors in shaping people's behavior.
GROUP PROCESSES & INTERGROUP RELATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Thomas H. Costello, Shauna M. Bowes, Sean T. Stevens, Irwin D. Waldman, Arber Tasimi, Scott O. Lilienfeld
Summary: The study investigated the nature, structure, and nomological network of left-wing authoritarianism (LWA) and found that it shares many commonalities with right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation in terms of personality traits, cognitive features, beliefs, and motivational values. Left-wing authoritarians were found to be lower in dogmatism and cognitive rigidity compared to right-wing authoritarians.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Muhammad Irfan, Munir Ahmad
Summary: This study examines the influence of consumers' personality traits on information acquisition and intention to use 5G technology, with findings showing that the Big Five personality traits moderate this relationship.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Sakhavat Mammadov
Summary: This meta-analysis found that the combination of cognitive ability and personality traits can explain 27.8% of the variance in academic performance, with cognitive ability being the most important predictor at 64%. Conscientiousness emerged as a strong and robust predictor across all education levels, explaining 28% of the variance in academic performance.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Mhairi Bowe, Juliet R. H. Wakefield, Blerina Kellezi, Clifford Stevenson, Niamh McNamara, Bethany A. Jones, Alex Sumich, Nadja Heym
Summary: Communities play crucial roles in providing support during crises, and coordinated community helping can foster community bonding, shared identity, and well-being while reducing depression and anxiety.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Fabrizio Scrima, Silvana Miceli, Barbara Caci, Maurizio Cardaci
Summary: The study found a positive relationship between fear of COVID-19 and intention to get vaccinated; however, when this fear was combined with high levels of existential anxiety through conspiracy beliefs, the intention to get vaccinated decreased. The findings were in line with the Terror Management Health Model, which suggests that humans may strive to reduce their perceived vulnerability by engaging in healthy behaviors or denying death anxiety when facing health threats, as seen with anti-vaxxers.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Colin G. DeYoung, Michael Chmielewski, Lee Anna Clark, David M. Condon, Roman Kotov, Robert F. Krueger, Donald R. Lynam, Kristian E. Markon, Joshua D. Miller, Stephanie N. Mullins-Sweatt, Douglas B. Samuel, Martin Sellbom, Susan C. South, Katherine M. Thomas, David Watson, Ashley L. Watts, Thomas A. Widiger, Aidan G. C. Wright
Summary: The study introduces the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) as a dimensional classification system for describing psychopathology. It provides working definitions of symptoms and traits, highlighting the difference in time frame. The study discusses the implications of these definitions for understanding the relations between symptoms and traits, as well as the distinctions between psychopathology, normal personality variation, and dysfunction.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Anton Kurapov, Valentyna Pavlenko, Alexander Drozdov, Valentyna Bezliudna, Alexander Reznik, Richard Isralowitz
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the war on the mental and emotional well-being of Ukrainian civilians, specifically university students and personnel. The findings reveal a deterioration in psycho-emotional status, including depression, exhaustion, loneliness, nervousness, and anger. Substance use and loneliness associated with fear, burnout, and lower resilience have also increased. However, a small percentage of respondents reported no impact from the war. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore the long-term effects of the war on the health and well-being of Ukrainian citizens.
JOURNAL OF LOSS & TRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Luisa Liekefett, Oliver Christ, Julia C. Becker
Summary: Research suggests that conspiracy beliefs are adopted to reduce anxiety, uncertainty, and threat. However, this study found that conspiracy beliefs do not fulfill these promises and may even reinforce negative experiences of anxiety, uncertainty aversion, and existential threat.
PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Social
Guy Itzchakov, Harry T. Reis, Netta Weinstein
Summary: This article discusses the mechanisms by which high-quality listening and perceived partner responsiveness can promote positive social connections and their downstream effects. Despite being distinct concepts, both incorporate key interpersonal processes such as understanding, caring, and expressions of concern. The authors present a theoretical model illustrating how listening influences partner responsiveness and its related affective, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes.
SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY COMPASS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Tenelle Porter, Chayce R. Baldwin, Michael T. Warren, Elise D. Murray, Kendall Cotton Bronk, Marie J. C. Forgeard, Nancy E. Snow, Eranda Jayawickreme
Summary: Intellectual humility has transitioned from philosophical inquiry to scientific investigation in the past decade, with varied descriptions such as a solution for political polarization and a facilitator of learning. A systematic review revealed multiple definitions and measures, leading to the proposal of a new framework for intellectual humility. Discussions on implications for measurement and future research are emphasized.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Nickola C. Overall, Valerie T. Chang, Paula R. Pietromonaco, Rachel S. T. Low, Annette M. E. Henderson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted preexisting vulnerabilities in relationships, with partners' attachment anxiety and avoidance predicting greater relationship problems and lower relationship quality during times of increased stress. The effects of partners' preexisting vulnerabilities and pandemic-related stress underscore the importance of understanding how individuals' characteristics influence relationship functioning, especially in the unprecedented context of a mandated quarantine.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Xinyue Zhou, Constantine Sedikides, Tiantian Mo, Wanyue Li, Emily K. Hong, Tim Wildschut
Summary: Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased risk of loneliness, but nostalgia can counteract loneliness by increasing happiness. Nostalgia is a psychological resource that can be harnessed to raise happiness and combat feelings of loneliness.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Katie K. Koo, Christina W. Yao, Hee Jung Gong
Summary: Using neoracism as a theoretical framework, this study examined international students' experiences of racism and racial discrimination during COVID-19 in the U.S. Through virtual focus group interviews, three key themes were identified: explicit discrimination and fear of threats, feelings of being unwelcome and unsafe, and the tensions between relief and isolation during quarantine. Implications for supporting international students were discussed.
JOURNAL OF DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Ronald Fischer, Johannes Alfons Karl
Summary: The study found that perceived behavioral control has the strongest effect on COVID-19 related behaviors, while subjective norms also have a significant impact. The results suggest that the strength of population norms can affect individual norm-behavior associations, and collectivism can strengthen norm effects. These findings provide new theoretical and practical insights into behavioral dynamics during an acute public health crisis.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
