Frontiers in Psychology | Personality and Social Psychology

Original Research

Published on 19 Feb 2026

Emotional drive in sexual behavior: an exploratory assessment of anchored hedonic values and profiles

in Personality and Social Psychology

Carlos Velo Higueras
Sara Domínguez-Rodríguez
Miguel Ángel Ruiz Díaz

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1578265

144 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Feb 2026

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese adapted and revised food allergy self-efficacy scale for parents

in Personality and Social Psychology

Qi Li
Zhigang Liu
Jiao Li
Min Pan
Yuli Li
Xinxia Chen
Jiao Liu
Hongyue Dai
Yuxin Tang
Lanting Zhao

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1750793

111 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Locus of Control and Conformity among Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Assertiveness

in Personality and Social Psychology

Bereket Merkine Gebresilase
Chuanxia Zhang
Zebdewos Zekarias Elka
Yohannes Bisa Biramo
Esayas Teshome Taddese
Ezza Madbaguri

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Does Transparency Matter? The Moderating Effect of Algorithm Transparency on Social Influence in Investment Decisions

in Personality and Social Psychology

Wei Chang
Jingjing Yu

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

How Social Support Shapes Entrepreneurial Intentions: Sequential Gains in Self-Efficacy and Attitude

in Personality and Social Psychology

Sichao Gao
Guoguo Zhao

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

An Agent-Based Exploration of the Influence of Needs on Health Protection Motivation and Intentions

in Personality and Social Psychology

Patrick Mertes
Veronika Kurchyna
Ye Eun Bae
Jan Ole Berndt
Ingo Timm

Frontiers in Psychology

Opinion

Published on 18 Feb 2026

Should psychology reappropriate the Attention-Seeking?

in Personality and Social Psychology

Sebastien Porcher

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1732206

290 views

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Feb 2026

Adverse childhood experiences and personality traits associate with excessive fatigue in Norwegian nurses

in Personality and Social Psychology

Stand Hiestand
Ståle Pallesen
Ingeborg Forthun
Siri Waage
Truls Ostbye
Øystein Vedaa
Bjørn Bjorvatn

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Published on 17 Feb 2026

Attitudes toward pornography and gender differences among Spanish young adults

in Personality and Social Psychology

Mariela Velikova
M. Carmen Terol-Cantero
Maite Martín-Aragón
Carolina Vázquez-Rodríguez

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1719257

408 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Feb 2026

The impact of perceived social support on Chinese university students’ employability: a perspective based on signaling theory

in Personality and Social Psychology

Gongjing Wang
Huadi Wang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1726553

229 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Feb 2026

Positive emotional cues at work: how customer empowering behavior promotes proactive customer service via psychological safety

in Personality and Social Psychology

Wei Chen
Kai Yao
Zhaoying Fan

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1734905

143 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 13 Feb 2026

J-EC Scale in English A Japan-origin Motivational Framework for Diversive and Specific Curiosity: Development of the English Version of the Japanese Epistemic Curiosity Scale

in Personality and Social Psychology

Kazuji Nishikawa
Ryota Kanai
Hiro Taiyo Hamada
Jamie Ward
Takashi Kusumi

Frontiers in Psychology

104 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Feb 2026

Fathers' Wellbeing, Self-Efficacy, and Reading Engagement with Children

in Personality and Social Psychology

Claudine Habak
Anna Marie Dillon
Kay Gallagher
Sumaya Saqr

Frontiers in Psychology

103 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Feb 2026

Influence of leader humility on bootlegging innovative behavior - a serial mediation model of work attention and thriving at work

in Personality and Social Psychology

Junzhu Zhang
MyeongCheol Choi
WonGyu Lee
Hann Earl Kim

Frontiers in Psychology

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Feb 2026

Antecedents and consequences of silent treatment in close adult relationships: a systematic review

in Personality and Social Psychology

Avni Dubey
Ravinder Kumar
Akriti Srivastava
Rameshbabu Tamarana
Anupam Yadav
Vishal Sharma
Satvinder Singh Saini

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1659694

753 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Feb 2026

This article explains the secrecy paradox, but don’t tell anyone!

in Personality and Social Psychology

David M. Bergman

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1701598

2,592 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Feb 2026

Loneliness and preferences for objects in light versus dark background lighting

in Personality and Social Psychology

Fuschia M. Sirois
Yanan Wang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1700055

671 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 Feb 2026

Further assessment of the non-cognitive adaptive resourcefulness model (NCAR) comprising mental toughness, resilience, and self-efficacy: relationships with emotional intelligence and chronic time pressure

in Personality and Social Psychology

Andrew Denovan
Danny Powell
Neil Dagnall

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

The impact of achievement goal orientations on perceived stress: the moderating role of proactive personality

in Personality and Social Psychology

Haichao Wu
Zhongyi Xin
Jianhao Chen

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1715353

368 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

Serial mediation pathways linking attachment security to loneliness: the role of self-disclosure quality and perceived social support among college students

in Personality and Social Psychology

Hong Guo
Qian Zhu
Yikun Zhong
Wei Huang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1749281

518 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 10 Feb 2026

Gender differences in emotional disconnection and emotional loneliness in romantic couples: A 3-day ecological momentary assessment study

in Personality and Social Psychology

Ximing Xiao

Frontiers in Psychology

139 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Feb 2026

Prosocial Behaviors as a Serial Mediator in the Association Between Psychological Resilience and Meaning in Life Among Sports Science Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

in Personality and Social Psychology

Büşra Ulutürk
Mehmet Behzat Turan
Vesile Şahiner Güler
Hayati Arslan
İbrahim Dalbudak
Berat Koçyiğit
Olcay Mülazımoğlu
Melih Balyan
Osman Pepe

Frontiers in Psychology

Hypothesis and Theory

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

The Couple Energy & Engagement Model (CEEM): A New Operational Theory for Relationship Burn-out

in Personality and Social Psychology

Benjamin Putois
Royce Anders

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Published on 09 Feb 2026

Shaping futures through gendered lenses: secondary school students’ perceptions on gender roles and career choices

in Personality and Social Psychology

Zeynep Demirtaş
Aynur Rabia Özbek
Ömer Faruk Vural

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1658581

534 views

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Emotional drive in sexual behavior: an exploratory assessment of anchored hedonic values and profiles

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese adapted and revised food allergy self-efficacy scale for parents

Locus of Control and Conformity among Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Assertiveness

Does Transparency Matter? The Moderating Effect of Algorithm Transparency on Social Influence in Investment Decisions

How Social Support Shapes Entrepreneurial Intentions: Sequential Gains in Self-Efficacy and Attitude

An Agent-Based Exploration of the Influence of Needs on Health Protection Motivation and Intentions

Should psychology reappropriate the Attention-Seeking?

Adverse childhood experiences and personality traits associate with excessive fatigue in Norwegian nurses

Attitudes toward pornography and gender differences among Spanish young adults

The impact of perceived social support on Chinese university students’ employability: a perspective based on signaling theory

Positive emotional cues at work: how customer empowering behavior promotes proactive customer service via psychological safety

J-EC Scale in English A Japan-origin Motivational Framework for Diversive and Specific Curiosity: Development of the English Version of the Japanese Epistemic Curiosity Scale

Fathers' Wellbeing, Self-Efficacy, and Reading Engagement with Children

Influence of leader humility on bootlegging innovative behavior - a serial mediation model of work attention and thriving at work

Antecedents and consequences of silent treatment in close adult relationships: a systematic review

This article explains the secrecy paradox, but don’t tell anyone!

Loneliness and preferences for objects in light versus dark background lighting

Further assessment of the non-cognitive adaptive resourcefulness model (NCAR) comprising mental toughness, resilience, and self-efficacy: relationships with emotional intelligence and chronic time pressure

The impact of achievement goal orientations on perceived stress: the moderating role of proactive personality

Serial mediation pathways linking attachment security to loneliness: the role of self-disclosure quality and perceived social support among college students

Gender differences in emotional disconnection and emotional loneliness in romantic couples: A 3-day ecological momentary assessment study

Prosocial Behaviors as a Serial Mediator in the Association Between Psychological Resilience and Meaning in Life Among Sports Science Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Couple Energy & Engagement Model (CEEM): A New Operational Theory for Relationship Burn-out

Shaping futures through gendered lenses: secondary school students’ perceptions on gender roles and career choices