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That One Time When…: Reframing Negative Experiences with Storytelling Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Richard Truncellito, Eric M. VanEpps
Many experiences in life are physically or emotionally negative in the moment, but worthwhile after the fact, yielding such instrumental benefits as self-improvement or lessons learned. One relatively unexplored benefit of negative experiences, however, is the ability to derive humor and other storytelling benefits from the experiences later on. We review literatures on emotional (re)appraisal, hedonic
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When emotion expression will (and will not) enhance listening and responsiveness Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Margaret S. Clark, Edward P. Lemay
We theorize that expressing emotion often will enhance listening and responsiveness in communal relationships because the nature of cooperation called for in communal relationships often matches five functions that expressing emotion can serve. The same is less frequently true for other types of relationships.
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Is Laughter the Best Marketing? Why This is the Wrong Question Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Sydni Fomas Do, Caleb Warren
Humor is often described as a miracle pill for marketers, yet the effects of humor on advertising, content marketing, service, and other marketing functions are wildly inconsistent. Before scholars can know whether a pun, prank, meme, or laugh will attract sales, clicks, or five-star reviews, they need to understand why the effects of humor appear to vary. Humor has different effects because scholars
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Humor Research in Management: Humor as Social Information (HASI) Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Dejun Tony Kong
Humor research is flourishing in Management. Diverse theories have been adopted and diverse factors have been used in research. Nonetheless, these disconnected efforts pose challenges to the development of a coherent body of knowledge on humor in organizational life. I propose the Humor-as-Social-Information (HASI) framework regarding the social effects of humor, and use it to guide my review on recent
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Bullying before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Tracy Vaillancourt, Ann H. Farrell, Heather Brittain, Amanda Krygsman, Irene Vitoroulis, Debra Pepler
The rates of bullying during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of unprecedented public health and social restrictions, were compared to earlier times when students attended school in person. Several studies indicated a notable decrease in the prevalence of bullying victimization and perpetration during the pandemic, particularly when online learning was implemented. But studies from countries with fewer
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Responsive support: A matter of psychological need fulfillment Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Elad Refoua, Eshkol Rafaeli
Skillful responsive support facilitates coping with stressors and overcoming challenges. We posit that support responsiveness is best understood through the prism of psychological need fulfillment and as varying along two dimensions. The horizontal dimension speaks to the specificity and breadth of support (i.e., which needs, and how many, are addressed by it, respectively). The vertical dimension
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Cultural differences in humor: A systematic review and critique Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Jackson G. Lu
Humor is universal but also culturally nuanced. This review (including 31 empirical articles in English) systematically examines cultural differences in humor perception and use. Most notably, North Americans tend to perceive humor more positively, rate themselves as more humorous, and use humor more than East Asians. Moreover, this review highlights complex cultural differences in the use of four
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COVID-19 and indigenous youth wellbeing: A review Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Meghan O. Mollons, Kailey E. Penner, Anthony L. Elsom, Emily E. Cameron, Sandra Hunter, Lindsay Woods, Lianne M. Tomfohr-Madsen, Alicia Nijdam-Jones, Leslie E. Roos
Indigenous youth in Canada and the United States of America (USA) have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the compounding of increased illness risk and legacies of colonization. This article reports the findings of a Cochrane rapid review of 23 studies that examined mental wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous youth from March 2020 to April 2023 in Canada and the USA. Reported
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Leader humor across levels Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Cecily D. Cooper, Nathan Hiller
Leaders use humor. This humor has real effects and has been a topic of scholarly interest. We review and interpret this literature though the lens of leader hierarchical level (front-line managers versus senior executives), enumerating intriguing research possibilities and practical implications. We know much more about the humor of front-line leaders than executives, and much more about benefits than
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Feeling understood and appreciated in relationships: Where do these perceptions come from and why do they matter? Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Amie M. Gordon, Emily Diamond
Perceptions of romantic partners (even inaccurate perceptions) are important determinants of initial liking and long-term relationship satisfaction. In the current article, we consider the role of perceptions in romantic relationships through the lens of felt understanding and appreciation. We first examine where perceptions of feeling understood and appreciated come from, considering partner, self
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“I don't need your pills, I need your attention:” Steps toward deep listening in medical encounters Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Ronald M. Epstein, Mary Catherine Beach
Patients highly value being listened to, taken seriously, heard, and understood; indeed, listening to patients is essential to alleviate suffering. Yet listening as a clinical skill has been virtually ignored in the training of physicians. In this paper, we synthesize literature related to listening in medicine and explore the internal and external challenges and complexity of listening – including
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health across the world Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Susan Branje
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents has been substantial. The current review aimed to summarize the existing literature on the impact of the pandemic on mental health during adolescence, with a specific focus on longitudinal studies. The findings from these studies indicated that many adolescents experienced increased mental health problems, especially those who were already vulnerable
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Listening as a positive communication process Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Graham D. Bodie
Communication scholarship is inherently interdisciplinary, and the study of listening by those claiming Communication Studies as their home is no different. This article traces the study of listening as a positive communication process from its roots in understanding how students comprehend lecture-based discourse to current explorations of its constitutive potential. In particular, it traces three
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The scientific status of the psychology of hope Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-05 Matthew W. Gallagher
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How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped adolescents’ future orientations: Insights from a global scoping review Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Roderick L. Carey, Michelle J. Bailey, Camila I. Polanco
Throughout adolescence, youth imagine what the future holds and determine plans to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. In this article, we review research that explores how adolescents' future orientations were shaped by the societal unpredictability, physical and mental health risks, and educational disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings show that the pandemic
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The butt of the joke: Understanding the social evaluations of leader humor targets Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Joel B. Carnevale, Anand Benegal
Research on humor at work has tended to focus on either the social evaluations formed about the source of humor or the interpersonal consequences that accompany the use of humor. Yet, research suggests that the targets of humor – such as a follower who is the punchline of her leader's jokes – face their own unique judgements and impressions from the social environment. Indeed, humor directed toward
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Uncertainty as a driver of the youth mental health crisis Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Susanne Schweizer, Rebecca P. Lawson, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Mental health problems in young people have been on the rise for over a decade, with that trend accelerating during the pandemic. This review proposes that the catalyst effect of the pandemic offers insights into a key driver of increases in youth depression and anxiety: greater uncertainty. Uncertainty about many aspects of everyday life, including social connections, education, job security and health
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Listen to resonate: Better listening as a gateway to interpersonal positivity resonance through enhanced sensory connection and perceived safety Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Jieni Zhou, Barbara L. Fredrickson
Although often experienced individually, emotions are at times co-experienced with others, collectively. One type of collective emotion, termed positivity resonance, refers to coexperienced positive affect accompanied by caring non-verbal behavioral synchrony and biological synchrony across persons. Growing evidence illustrates the contributions of positivity resonance to individual, relational, and
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A truly responsive listener is a self-verifying listener Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Jennifer K. Bosson, William B. Swann
We propose that accounts of responsiveness and responsive listening are tailored for people with positive self-views (high self-esteem, positive self-concepts). Researchers define responsiveness, in part, as valuing and appreciating a partners’ attributes, accomplishments, and worldview. This emphasis on being positively validated overlooks the dangers of feeling overvalued, which are especially salient
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Tell-and-sell or ask-and-listen: A self-concept perspective on why it needs leadership communication flexibility to engage subordinates at work Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-22 Niels Van Quaquebeke, Fabiola H. Gerpott
Beneath the verbosity of modern leadership theories, there is a simple truth: leading people is essentially about communication. The respective communicative philosophies underlying leadership theories can be broadly separated into two camps: one arguing that leaders should tell-and-sell and one urging leaders to ask-and-listen. In the present essay, we first define the two communication approaches
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Hope and anxiety Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Angela L. Richardson
Anxiety-related disorders continue to be one of the most prevalent and burdensome psychiatric disorders. Research has examined resilience factors, such as hope, that can build resilience toward or mitigate the impact of anxiety disorders. The following review provides a summary of hope as a factor of resilience as well as a mechanism of change in reducing levels of anxiety. First, hope and anxiety
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Friend or fiend? Disentangling upward humor's (De)stabilizing effects on hierarchies Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Jamie Gloor, Niels Van Quaquebeke, Mihwa Seong, Petra C. Schmid, Christian Hildebrand
Humor research in organizations focuses on leaders’ humor, but we know far less about followers’ humor. Here, we review and synthesize the scattered work on this “upward humor,” offering a novel framing of it as a strategy for followers to deal with hierarchies. We propose a continuum of upward humor from stabilizing (i.e., a friend who uses upward humor to reinforce hierarchies, make hierarchies more
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Seeing the funny side: Humor in pro-environmental communication Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Chris Skurka, Julia J. Lee Cunningham
Our review, drawing from various fields such as communication, psychology, marketing, and environmental studies, delves into the potential for humor in pro-environmental messaging to mobilize social change. The review examines different forms of humor, including satire, stand-up comedy, and scripted entertainment programming, and their impact on audience responses. We also highlight the possible drawbacks
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Balancing listening and action is key to supportive parenting Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Netta Weinstein, Jonathan Hill, Wilbert Law
Parents convey high-quality listening when they pay close attention and show acceptance and comprehension of what their child expresses. These behaviors are fundamental to supporting closeness and autonomy, increasing well-being, and fostering future self-disclosures. Whether and how parental listening is balanced with action may depend on the domain of interaction. When children and parents are exploring
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Connecting cues: The role of nonverbal cues in perceived responsiveness Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Cheryl L. Carmichael, Moran Mizrahi
Nonverbal cues powerfully shape interpersonal experiences with close others; yet, there has been minimal cross-fertilization between the nonverbal behavior and close relationships literatures. Using examples of responsive nonverbal behavior conveyed across vocal, tactile, facial, and bodily channels of communication, we illustrate the utility of assessing and isolating their effects to differentiate
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Listening and perceived responsiveness: Unveiling the significance and exploring crucial research endeavors Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Guy Itzchakov, Harry T. Reis
Listening and perceived responsiveness evoke a sense of interpersonal connection that benefits individuals and groups and is relevant to almost every field in Psychology, Management, Education, Communication, and Health, to name a few. In this paper, we, researchers who have devoted their careers to studying listening (first author) and perceived responsiveness (second author), address the necessity
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Maltreatment, harsh parenting, and parent–adolescent relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-13
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted multiple aspects of family life, including normative tendencies for adolescents to establish independence from the family. This disruption has had profound, but variable impacts on parent–adolescent relationships, strengthening them in some circumstances and increasing the risk for harsh parenting and maltreatment in others. Factors that moderated this influence include
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Internalizing the COVID-19 pandemic: Gendered differences in youth mental health Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-14
We review research on gendered patterns of internalizing behaviors in adolescents and emerging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We find that young women reported worse mental health than young men. Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth are underrepresented in mental health research but often report the highest internalizing disorders of any gender group. Finally, we use intersectionality as
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Global priorities for improving access to mental health services for adolescents in the post-pandemic world Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Rahul Shidhaye
Although several mental health conditions have their onset during adolescence, a very small proportion of adolescents receive adequate evidence-based interventions. There are both demand and supply-side barriers to accessing mental healthcare. The problem has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted the general life, health care services, and mental health of children, adolescents
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Educational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: Inequities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-11
The COVID-19 pandemic caused reverberations throughout the educational system that disproportionately impacted students of color and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. In this review, we examine recent research documenting the disparate educational impacts of the pandemic across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic status groups that deepened existing educational inequities in the United States
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The other pandemic: Mental illness in young people from low and middle-income countries Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-11
Low and middle-income countries have a greater risk of living in poverty, being exposed to violence, and being serviced by precarious health systems. The COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of mitigation strategies have exacerbated these conditions of vulnerability. COVID-19 led to an increase in prevalence and awareness of existing mental health problems and healthcare gaps. Children and adolescents'
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Considering the experiences and adjustment of sexual and gender minority youths during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Paul D. Hastings, Ryan T. Hodge
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents and emerging adults experienced social and structural inequities and evinced more psychosocial adjustment difficulties than cisgender, heterosexual youths before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The unique array of stressors confronting SGM youths during the pandemic — including separation from affirming and supportive peers, teachers and communities
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Pre-pandemic brain structure and function and adolescent psychopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-08 Laura Machlin, Katie A. McLaughlin
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for youths and families, dramatically increasing exposure to stressors and stress-related psychopathology. Increasing work has leveraged pre-pandemic neuroimaging data to predict adolescent psychopathology and stress responses during the pandemic, with a particular focus on internalizing symptoms. We review this recent literature on pre-pandemic
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Suicidal behaviour and ideation among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Roksana Dobrin-De Grace, Daniela Carvalho, Darren B. Courtney, Madison Aitken
Adolescence is a period of elevated risk for suicide, and mental health professionals expressed concerns that suicidal behaviours and suicide rates may increase among this age group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adolescent suicide rates, attempts, and ideation during the pandemic varied depending on the country, data collection methodology, and population (e.g., general population vs. emergency department)
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Listening fast and slow Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Emma M. Templeton, Thalia Wheatley
The pattern of response times in conversation can reveal a lot about how people listen to each other. Fast response times not only telegraph eagerness but provide evidence of attending in such a way as to almost finish the other's sentences. In other situations, slow response times are more appropriate, such as when listening prompts deeper reflection, or to leave space for the enjoyment of an inside
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Youth psychosocial resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Jenalee R. Doom, LillyBelle K. Deer, Nathalie Dieujuste, Deborah Han, Kenia M. Rivera, Samantha R. Scott
Globally, youth have experienced heightened levels of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though many youth showed resilience to mental health problems despite this increased stress. The current review covers emerging literature published in the past three years on resilience factors that promote more positive mental health in youth ages 10–18 years. These factors generally fall into three categories:
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Daily experiences and adolescent affective wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: The CHESS model Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Tierney P. McMahon, Sarah Collier Villaume, Emma K. Adam
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in adolescents’ increased exposure to daily experiences of risk factors for depression and anxiety (e.g., loneliness). Intensive longitudinal studies examining daily experiences during the pandemic have revealed short-term and long-term consequences on youth mental health. Although evidence suggests small average increases in adolescent depression and anxiety, most of
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New Directions in Ethnic-Racial Identity and Critical Consciousness Development: Contextual Considerations in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Channing J. Mathews
Though ethnic-racial identity and critical consciousness have often been studied in isolation, numerous racialized and sociopolitical events that occurred during COVID-19 offer a unique opportunity to study how youth of color’s understandings of ethnicity and race overlap with their understandings of racial inequality. This review paper examines how families, schools, and digital sociopolitical contexts
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent sleep behavior Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Sarah Rocha, Andrew Fuligni
Restorative sleep is a fundamental component of adolescent wellbeing, and the COVID-19 pandemic presented both challenges and opportunities for adolescents’ sleep. In this review, we synthesize emergent themes from the growing scientific evidence for the impact of the pandemic on adolescent sleep behavior across different stages of the pandemic and in different locations around the world. We also highlight
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The compounded effect of the dual pandemic on ethnic-racial minority adolescents' mental health and psychosocial well-being Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Loretta I. Eboigbe, Carlisa B. Simon, Yuqi S. Wang, Fanita A. Tyrell
During the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. youth faced various stressors that affected their schooling experiences, social relationships, family dynamics, and communities. These stressors negatively impacted youths' mental health. Compared to White youths, ethnic-racial minority youths were disproportionately affected by COVID-19-related health disparities and experienced elevated worry and stress. In particular
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Responsiveness in interracial interactions Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 J. Nicole Shelton, Kate M. Turetsky, Yeji Park
Perceived responsiveness—feeling understood, validated, and cared for—is critical for wellbeing and successful relationships, yet these feelings are experienced less frequently in interracial interactions than in same race-interactions. In this article, we synthesize recent research on responsiveness in interracial interactions and relationships. We first highlight how responsiveness differs in interracial
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Responsiveness in romantic partners’ interactions Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Beyzanur Arican-Dinc, Shelly L. Gable
Close relationships, such as romantic partner dyads, involve numerous social exchanges in myriad contexts. During these exchanges, when one of the interaction partners discloses information, the other partner typically communicates a response. The discloser then evaluates the extent to which that response conveys that the responder understood their thoughts, goals, and needs, validated their position
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Listening and responsiveness in getting-acquainted processes Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Susan Sprecher
Listening and being responsive to another's turns at disclosure are essential processes that occur at all stages of a relationship, including and perhaps particularly at the formation stage. This article discusses research on the role of responsiveness and listening in contributing to positive outcomes from getting-acquainted interactions. Integral to listening and responsiveness in the getting-acquainted
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Understanding Adolescent Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Geneva M. Jost, Sally Hang, Ulfat Shaikh, Camelia E. Hostinar
Longitudinal studies across the globe documented significant increases in psychological stress and mental health problems among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns, school disruptions, and social disconnection were major sources of stress. High levels of perceived stress predicted worse mental health outcomes, with girls, older adolescents, and socio-economically marginalized
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The benefits (and costs) of sexual responsiveness in romantic relationships Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Amy Muise, Katarina Kovacevic, Ariel Shoikhedbrod, Akshita Uppot
Sex is one unique way people can show responsiveness in romantic relationships. Being and having a sexually responsive partner—who is understanding and motivated to make sexual compromises—is associated with sexual desire maintenance, sexual satisfaction, and relationship quality, especially when partners have different sexual interests or are coping with sexual issues. But, if being responsive to
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Constructive conflict resolution requires tailored responsiveness to specific needs Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Eri Sasaki, Nickola C. Overall
Conflict affords an opportunity for relationship partners to demonstrate that they can be responsive to each other's needs. Understanding what constitutes responsiveness during conflict requires taking a dyadic perspective to identify how partners can tailor responses to address actors' specific needs. The present article reviews recent evidence showing that perceived responsiveness emerges from dyadic
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Listening and attitude change Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Kenneth G. DeMarree, Ya-Hui Chang, Taylor Lee, Angelia Venezia
We review research on the role of high-quality listening behavior in attitude change. We examine how listening behaviors can impact attitudes and the mechanisms underlying these effects. The article discusses research that explicitly examines high-quality listening, as well as research that examines behaviors that may indicate high-quality listening or that incorporates high-quality listening into
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Compassionate goals, responsiveness, and well-being Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Tao Jiang
Compassionate goals—intentions to be supportive and constructive and not harm relationship partners—predict responsiveness and well-being. However, not much is known about whether the effects of compassionate goals depend on attachment security, trust, or self-esteem. This article reviews recent studies examining this research question. These studies indicate that compassionate goals predict relationship
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Defining listening: Can we get rid of the adjectives? Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Avraham N. Kluger, Moran Mizrahi
Listening is a complex construct studied in various fields, including psychology, education, marketing, management, and medicine. Despite its importance, there is no agreed definition of the construct. Therefore, we review existing definitions of listening, primarily recent, focusing on those that describe listening in interpersonal contexts. We identify 20 adjectives describing listening and found
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Impacts of COVID-19 on the school experience of children and adolescents with special educational needs and disabilities Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Melissa R. Dvorsky, Delshad Shroff, W. Bianca Larkin Bonds, Amanda Steinberg, Rosanna Breaux, Stephen P. Becker
This review of research conducted between March 2020-April 2023 summarizes the impact of COVID-19 on the learning and school experiences of children and adolescents with special educational needs and dis/abilities (SENDs) including youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, learning differences, intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. This research highlights the far-reaching consequences
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Generation COVID: Young adult substance use Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Andrea M. Hussong, Amanda K. Haik, Hayden M. Loeb
Opposing theories posited that young adult substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic would decline due to restricted access and social engagement or increase due to efforts to cope with rising distress, loneliness, and isolation. Peer-reviewed global longitudinal studies found (a) overall declines in commonly used substances in 2020 with some rebounding in 2021; (b) individual differences in this
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Social media as a bridge and a window: The changing relationship of adolescents with social media and digital platforms Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Jessica L. Hamilton, Melissa J. Dreier, Simone Boyd
Social media use became central to adolescents' lives and development during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some adolescents first initiating social media use in this period. The unique circumstances of the pandemic contributed to changing patterns of social media use among teens and popularity of features. The pandemic also facilitated use and engagement with social media to strengthen social connection
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Listening training in organizations Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Laura Janusik
Employee listening training in organizations has been sparse and under-researched until recently. The substantial work that Itzchakov and Kluger and their colleagues have conducted in the last six years has laid the foundation for researchers to come. When employees learn to listen better, it decreases turnover intentions and burnout. When employees exist in a positive listening culture, it creates
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What was a gap is now a chasm: Remote schooling, the digital divide, and educational inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Alexandrea R. Golden, Emily N. Srisarajivakul, Amanda J. Hasselle, Rory A. Pfund, Jerica Knox
COVID-19 resulted in the unexpected transition to remote learning for K-12 schools, exacerbating the existing digital divide and impacting the educational outcomes of marginalized youth. This article reviews the literature on the impacts of the pandemic on the educational outcomes of marginalized youth due to remote learning and the digital divide. Here, we provide an overview of the pandemic and remote
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Relationship quality and physical health: Responsiveness as an active ingredient predicting health across the lifespan Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Allison K. Farrell, A. Lea Stimpel, Sarah C.E. Stanton, Richard B. Slatcher
A growing body of research has established responsiveness as a robust predictor of physical health. Here, we evaluate the extent to which this work establishes partner responsiveness as an active ingredient— a specific component within the broader construct of relationship quality that accounts for a demonstrated association between relationship quality and health. We review work demonstrating that
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Youth civic development amid the pandemic Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Sara Wilf, Laura Wray–Lake, J. Abigail Saavedra
During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth experienced abrupt closures of in-person spaces that were vital for their civic development, like schools and community organizations. Social media became the primary context for youth to make their voices heard and mobilize around important sociopolitical issues like anti-Asian racism, police violence, and elections. However, youth experienced civic development
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Sexual and gender diversity in the twenty-first century Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Phillip L. Hammack, Liam Wignall
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“Do you hear me?”: Understanding the interplay of listening and perceived partner responsiveness Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Harry T. Reis, Guy Itzchakov
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The racialized landscape of COVID-19:Reverberations for minority adolescents and families in the U.S. Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Kiera M. Coulter, Aprile D. Benner
COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions to American society, yet the ramifications have exhibited a pronounced impact for racial/ethnic minority adolescents and their families. Alongside upheavals to social and learning environments, minoritized youth have navigated disproportionate health and socioeconomic challenges within their families in addition to amplified racial tensions. As a result
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Listening and the pursuit of communal relationships Current Opinion in Psychology (IF 6.813) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Edward P. Lemay, Bonnie M. Le, Margaret S. Clark
Two motivations linked to developing and maintaining communal relationships include caring for others' welfare and striving to be viewed as a desirable communal relationship partner. We review evidence suggesting that both motivations promote high-quality listening. Furthermore, high-quality listening signals listeners' prosocial motivation and enhances the perceived relational value of both listeners