📄 social science

Exposure frequency, intensity, health effects and emotional distress of heat waves differentially predict adaptation and mitigation behaviours

This study of 1,970 South Korean adults reveals that emotional distress is the strongest predictor of heat-wave adaptation behaviors, whereas climate mitigation is driven more by knowledge than lived experience, and that household resources can either strengthen or weaken these relationships through mechanisms like desensitization.

Dagyum Jung, Seoyong Kim, Eunyoung Hong2026-08-20
📄 social science

Investigating the Functions and Psychological Correlates of Sexual Activity to Self-Injure (SASI) in Post-Secondary Students

This study of 190 post-secondary students reveals that sexual activity as self-injury (SASI) is primarily driven by indirect functions like emotional regulation and is strongly predicted by depression and a history of sexual and physical abuse, highlighting the critical need for trauma-informed mental health interventions in university populations.

Christina Holmes, Jamie Kennedy-Turner2026-08-20
📄 social science

A longitudinal investigation of social norms and social networks in science

This longitudinal study of 93 Canadian academic trainees reveals that while social experiences and satisfaction reflect both enduring individual differences and responsiveness to changing conditions, academic support and the ability to discuss failure with supervisors are the strongest predictors of positive research outcomes, whereas network characteristics poorly predict adherence to Mertonian norms.

Holly J. Kalyn Bogard, Justin Petluk, Calvin Lloyd, Louise Barrett2026-08-20
📄 social science

Liminality and Belonging among Muslim-Origin Youth in Europe: Rethinking Radicalisation through Experiences of Societal Exclusion

Drawing on interviews with Muslim-origin youth across four European countries, this article argues that radicalisation is better understood as a potential response to prolonged societal exclusion and liminality, where religious identification often serves as a vital source of dignity and belonging rather than an indicator of extremist ideology.

Ayhan Kaya2026-08-20
📄 social science

Political ideology, religiosity and preferences for government responsibility in Türkiye: Evidence from multiple waves of the World Values Survey

Using World Values Survey data from 1995 to 2020, this study demonstrates that while political ideology is a primary determinant of preferences for government responsibility in Turkey, the influence of religiosity is multifaceted and varies depending on the specific dimension of religious commitment and the broader political context.

Sacit Hadi Akdede, Nazli Keyifli Sentürk2026-08-20
📄 social science

Destination Reputation-Readiness: Rethinking Zimbabwe’s Tourism Preparedness Following Global Recognition

This study applies Expectation Confirmation Theory to analyze Zimbabwe's tourism sector, finding that while global accolades have successfully shaped positive visitor expectations that are largely met in core experiences, significant gaps in infrastructure and fragmented management threaten to undermine long-term competitiveness, necessitating coordinated stakeholder strategies to align operational readiness with the country's enhanced international reputation.

Tawanda Majeza, Tendai Chibaya, Martha Amos2026-08-20
📄 social science

Technology Readiness and Continued Use Intention for Digital Sports Platforms Among Older Adults in Korea

This study investigates how technology readiness factors influence older adults' continued use of digital sports platforms in Korea, revealing that psychological traits like optimism and innovativeness positively drive adoption while discomfort hinders it, and highlighting significant differences between Baby Boomers and those aged 75 or older that necessitate age-sensitive design approaches.

Hye Ji Sa, Jee-Hoon Han2026-08-20
📄 social science

Parallel Pressures: A Dyadic Examination of Parenting Stress and Relationship Quality in Neurodiverse Family Systems

Using an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model on data from 48 mother-father dyads, this study found that while higher parenting stress significantly predicts lower relationship quality for fathers, it does not significantly affect mothers' relationship quality or their partners' relationship quality, highlighting the importance of gendered caregiving experiences in neurodiverse families.

Chrystal McDowell, Carson Outler2026-08-20