Uncertainty about future events can lead to worry, anxiety, and impaired functioning. The concept of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) emerged in the 1990s and has been developed as a transdiagnostic risk factor for multiple anxiety disorders.

This study aimed to test the flexibility sequence model using a longitudinal EMA design with data from two distinct cultures, the United States and China, examining the potential robustness and consistency of findings independently in both cultures, as well as possible cross-cultural differences.

The COVID-19 pandemic, a major global stressor, disrupted daily life and could catalyze big five personality trait change by altering social and health behaviors, introducing … Read more

The prognostic value of interaction quantity and quality is the ability of the frequency and meaningfulness (e.g., intimacy, satisfaction) of social interactions at a specific time to predict future social, psychological, or health outcomes, with their relative importance varying by developmental context.

The natural environment shapes human psychology and behavior, which depend on social stimuli and environmental factors. Ecological imbalance caused by human behavior can seriously impact mental well-being, but nature can also positively influence well-being.

Research has highlighted the potential negative consequences of binge-watching, which has become increasingly common due to the widespread availability of streaming platforms and digital technologies.

The results underscore the importance of screening for ACEs and mental health problems among university students and developing targeted interventions to promote mental well-being.