Tag: Applied Psychology
Psychological capital was linked to higher academic achievement
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in PsychologyWhat the study found The study found that psychological capital was positively related to undergraduate students’ academic achievement. Psychological capital here refers to hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude that psychological resources may play an important role in explaining students’ academic outcomes. They suggest that training interventions…
Good economy perceptions intensify powerlessness among financially strained workers
How economic optimism intensifies powerlessness among financially strained workers. Analysis of 4,967 American and Canadian workers reveals meritocratic attribution processes.
Facial-video heart rate variability modestly distinguished depressive symptoms
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in PsychiatryStacking ensemble classifier combines facial video-derived heart rate variability with demographics to screen depression with moderate discrimination. AUROC 0.64 achieved across 1453 individuals.
Forum engagement showed distinct linguistic paths over time
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in PsychologyLinguistic analysis of 2 million forum comments reveals distinct psychological trajectories in users who leave, stay in, or return to an incel community, with re-engagement marked by reduced.
Digital technologies can support meaningful connections in care homes
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in PsychologyScoping review of 72 studies examines how digital technologies facilitate meaningful connections in care homes, identifying gaps in generative AI applications.
Reasoning-based LLMs may predict antidepressant response
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in PsychiatryStudy evaluates reasoning-based large language models for predicting 12-week remission in depressive disorder patients undergoing antidepressant monotherapy.
A single-case design was feasible for testing advisor training
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in PsychologyStudy demonstrates feasibility of single-case experimental designs for evaluating agricultural advisor training in digital mental health interventions for farmers.
