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New OA research in American Psychologist explores how and why concerns about #AI in occupational settings vary across cultures, helping designers and policymakers make informed decisions about future developments: https://bit.ly/4cXgPYn @jfbonnefon.bsky.social @iyadrahwan.bsky.social

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Research in Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology finds that when POC anticipate discussing a personal experience of racism, they tend to prefer responses that validate their perspective over those that reframe it in a positive light. More highlights from recent studies ➡️ bit.ly/4712A1h

According to a 2025 Top Download from APA Journals, therapists must identify and monitor microaggressions when working with sexual minority parents to reduce the risk of damaging the working alliance and compromising patient retention ➡️ https://bit.ly/40LSJIN @apadivision44.bsky.social

Is dating app use harming the mental health of Black and Latinx gay and bisexual men? Our research suggests that may be the case, but only under specific conditions.

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Join the Editor & Associate Editors of Law and Human Behavior at AP-LS on 3/14 in Reno! Light lunch + conversation on peer review, submissions, reviewing for LHB, and what’s next for the journal. A perfect chance to meet the Editors and get involved. Register here! buff.ly/nqujM5r@apls...

#CallforPapers from the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology: “Trauma, brain development, and the juvenile legal system,” coordinated by associate editor Dr. Stephanie Emhoff. Submit your manuscript for consideration by May 31, 2026: https://bit.ly/4r7NFJJ

12 highly diverse articles published in Canadian Psychology speak to the continuing relevance, versatility, and wide-ranging application of the Canadian Code of Ethics in today’s world. Explore the special anniversary issue: https://bit.ly/4s0yNO2 @canadianpsychology.bsky.social

A meta-analysis finds no evidence of a meaningful correlation between time spent on #socialmedia and #mentalhealth problems in adolescents. Read the study by Christopher Ferguson and colleagues, featured as one of APA Journals’ Top 10 most downloaded articles of 2025: https://bit.ly/4cdavMi

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Screenshot of the title page of an article published in the journal "Developmental Psychology" titled: "“Let Me Show Why You Are Wrong”: The Origins of Scientific Argumentation, Its Development, and Cognitive Predictors."

Can very young children craft a strong scientific counterargument using evidence and causal language? Yes! Teachers can help develop this skill by asking students to explore and refute multiple alternative explanations. doi.org/10.1037/dev0... #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

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Introducing the Incoming Editor of Psychology of Popular Media, Dr. Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster! Learn about her background, advice for authors, and an exciting special issue currently welcoming proposals for consideration: https://bit.ly/4aP9706 #Research #Publishing

How does the naming of a bill influence support? Recent research in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law suggests laws named after victims of tragedies are more likely to receive public support by eliciting sympathy. Read the APA press release: https://bit.ly/4cdmvNU @pppl-journal.bsky.social

Submit your manuscript for consideration in a special section of Psychological Trauma: “Crowdsourcing Trauma: Validating Sample Identity, Honesty, and Effort,” guest edited by Dr. Kenneth J. Thompson. Abstracts due March 31, 2026: https://bit.ly/4aWjccG

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Clinical psychology depends on scientific evidence, but research from @chopwood.bsky.social et al. suggests that the kinds of data most commonly produced may not always align with what clinicians find most useful in practice. Read the article in American Psychologist: doi.org/10.1037/amp0...

How is #selfesteem related to #aggression? A recent study suggests loneliness and violent radicalization may help explain the pathway linking self-esteem and aggressive behavior. Check out the open access article published in Psychology of Violence: https://bit.ly/46fh4tW

Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Rebecca Helm, one of our amazing associate editors.

Welcome, Dr.@rebeccakhelm.bsky.social!

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Lucid dreams: From lab validation to real-world applications A special issue of Dreaming examines the current frontier of lucid dream research.

New Special Issue Spotlight on #luciddreaming offers key takeaways and practical applications. Read the interview with Deirdre Barrett, PhD, editor of Dreaming: https://bit.ly/4r3DiY6

Food insecurity impacts employees' productivity Research shows that food insecurity significantly increases employee anxiety and harms work performance, but workplace programs that provide access to food can meaningfully improve employee well‑being and job outcomes.

According to a 2026 article published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, food insecurity isn’t just an unemployment issue—it affects many workers, and supporting them isn’t just compassionate, it’s good for business. Read the press release from APA: https://bit.ly/4tLL3ne

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Gain valuable experience in the publishing process and connect with experts in the field by becoming a peer reviewer for Psychological Services, the official journal of APA Div 18: Psychologists in Public Service. Get started ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aoQnEc #PeerReview

Issue 62, Volume 2 is out at Developmental Psychology!

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Topics Include

-Peer Victimization
-Peers and the Family
-The Classroom
-Long term impacts of prematurity

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“Accelerating Innovative Strategies for Greater Equity and Inclusion in Pain Care and Research,” a coordinated pair of special issues in Health Psychology (HEA) and @thejournalofpain.bsky.social. Check out the free-to-read HEA introduction: https://bit.ly/4rbT57f @apadivision38.bsky.social

Explore clinically oriented article summaries from Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity! The latest issue covers topics such as confronting antigay prejudice, suicidal ideation among sexual and gender minority young adults, and more: https://bit.ly/4c3SCj1 @apadivision44.bsky.social

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A top download from APA Journals in 2025 highlights the contribution of social technologies in reshaping understandings of #gender and #sexuality by enhancing narratives of authenticity. Read the full article in American Psychologist: https://bit.ly/3ZtWAtC

New online-first in the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology:

'Emoji smiles do not convey sincerity like human smiles: Insights from the emotion as social information model'
- Mazerolle, M.-P., Gallant, A., LeBlanc, A. S., & Roy-Charland, A.

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184 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 2): The Peer Review Process – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods · Navigating Neuropsychology Today we focus on the peer review process, including specific advice for how to conduct a high quality peer review for a paper.

What are some of the nuances of peer review and scientific writing in neuropsychology? Check out Part 2 of my chat with the @NavNeuro team. www.navneuro.com/184/

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Psychology of Popular Media is accepting submissions that explore how media representations influence stereotypes and intergroup dynamics among diverse groups. Submit your proposal for consideration by April 24, 2026: https://bit.ly/4kfHGAB #CallforPapers #PsychSciSky