It’s just a joke, right? Empirical findings on the serious effects of sexist humor
It’s just a joke, right? Empirical findings on the serious effects of sexist humor
You can still make a joke, right? Yes, but... misogynistic jokes about women can have negative consequences. What can such humor do to women and men? / more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…or is it?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…or is it?
Many people follow the motto “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. On the other hand, intermittent fasting, which often involves deliberately skipping breakfast, is becoming increasingly popular. How does this fit together? What, how much and when you should eat is a much-discussed topic with countless opinions. For example, who hasn't heard the saying: "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? Most people would perhaps attribute this to the wisdom and life experience of their... / more
How harmful is “always-on” for our well-being? Technology-assisted supplemental work
How harmful is “always-on” for our well-being? Technology-assisted supplemental work
Calling a colleague on the way home, finishing a presentation after dinner or checking emails before going to bed - for many employees, this is the norm rather than an exception. But to what extent does being "always on" jeopardize our well-being? And what can help us to benefit from additional work after-hours? For most employees, smartphones, laptops, and co are an integral part of their working lives. In many professions, information and communication technologies such as E-Mail and messenger... / more
Olympic Mind: An International Special Issue on The Psychology of Extraordinary Sports Performance
Olympic Mind: An International Special Issue on The Psychology of Extraordinary Sports Performance
Performing the Biles 3 in gymnastics, running 100m in 9.58 seconds, or lifting 267 kg are just a few astonishing examples of world-record performances in Olympic sports. In 2024 the whole world will once again be able to testify ca. 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees striving to perform at their very best in 32 different sports. Extraordinary sports performance is multifaceted relying on a well-trained body and a well-trained mind. In this special issue, we aim to uncover... / more
In Mind International has relaunched
In Mind International has relaunched
In Mind is a popular-science psychology journal that strives to make psychological knowledge accessible yet offer in-depth texts that relate results to different societal phenomena. The English version has been closed for submissions for a while due to staffing challenges, but still continues to reach many readers. Most find us via Google, and last year alone articles from the English language edition were shown about 8 million times in Google searches and the webpage had about 600 000 separate visits... / more
In-Mind International is relauching, and we are looking for people to join our team
In-Mind International is relauching, and we are looking for people to join our team
In-Mind is an online magazine that publishes articles on psychological topics that are of interest to a general audience. I recently took over as editor-in-chief of the international (English) version of the magazine. I am very excited for the task and am eager to begin to publish new content on the site. A lot is happening in the world as well as in the field of psychology, and I see this as a great opportunity to publish texts that are... / more
Why a New Popular Press Psychology Book Refrains from Giving Advice
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Popular Science, Thermregulation, science, Books
Why a New Popular Press Psychology Book Refrains from Giving Advice
During this pandemic winter, many of us will be away from the people we love most. The absence of the physical presence of loved ones deprives us of hugs, physical touch, and feelings of physical and psychological warmth that no amount of Skype or Zoom ever seems to fully replace. In his forthcoming book, Heartwarming , one of the authors of this editorial (Rocha IJzerman) explores the science of why this is, a field called social thermoregulation. This science points... / more
How to bring the gezelligheid this pandemic winter into your home
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relationships, warmth, closeness, gezelligheid, Heartwarming, Hans Rocha IJzerman
How to bring the gezelligheid this pandemic winter into your home
One of the things we will miss possibly the most this pandemic winter in the Northern Hemisphere is gezelligheid [ɣəˈzɛləxɛit] . No real English equivalent of gezelligheid exists; the closest word in the English vernacular - coziness - still doesn’t capture the same feeling of intimacy and belonging. What does communicate a similar sentiment and is more familiar to US ears is the Danish concept hygge [hʊɡə] and the Swedish concept of lagom . Wikipedia describes gezelligheid as “'conviviality', 'coziness',... / more
Interview with Academics for Black Survival and Wellness
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race, racism, black lives matter, wellness
Interview with Academics for Black Survival and Wellness
"Academics cannot stay silent about anti-Black racism, nor can they remain silent in the face of racial violence and injustice. We need to engage in the critical work to dismantle anti-Black racism within ourselves, others, and in the system." - Jeannette Mejia, University of Florida Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Over the last few weeks, much attention has been directed towards the violence and injustice Black people are facing. In an effort to encourage academics to practice anti-racism and foster welcoming... / more
Hoarding in science, no thanks. Openness and transparency in crisis mode and beyond
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covid-19, open science, scientific practice, crisis response
Hoarding in science, no thanks. Openness and transparency in crisis mode and beyond
During the current SARS-COV-2 pandemic, the scientific approach is thought to be unable to keep up with the rapid pace at which the crisis is spreading. After developing a research idea, it usually takes years to publish the results. Now, however, things need to move faster. One more reason to embrace open scientific practices. The SARS-COV-2 pandemic poses extreme challenges. How can we help those who have been isolated for weeks? Which vaccine can protect us against SARS-COV-2? What about... / more
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