Abstract: The concept of kinship orientation (nepotism) refers to the tendency to emotionally prefer kin over non-kin, and closer kin over less close kin. This tendency can be operationalized by the correlation of differential genetic relatedness with ...
Abstract. This article explores the influence of perceived benefits and costs on willingness to engage in social interactions in 32 young adults aged 20 to 40 years and 38 older adults aged 65 to 85 years. Results showed (1) increases in ...
The neurosciences as challenge and opportunity for psychologyAbstract. The enormous success of the cognitive neurosciences poses a number of potentially threatening challenges for the psychology as a discipline. This contribution discusses several of ...
How Social Media can Foster Professional Knowledge ExchangeAbstract. In professional life, knowledge exchange plays an important role. This article describes the role that social media – company–intern enterprise social networks as well as publicly ...
Social networks, social support, and social competencies in childrenAbstract.Objectives: The study deals with the relationship between social competencies and social networks in childhood. In addition, effects of gender, age, family relations, and ...
Zusammenfassung. Bindung spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Entwicklung einer stabilen Persönlichkeit. Eine ähnliche Funktion ist sozialen Beziehungen zuzuschreiben. Allerdings fehlt bis jetzt eine Analyse der Relation dieser beiden Variablen zueinander, ...
Simulated Gambling: Analysis and Synthesis of Empirical Findings on Games in Internet-Based Social Networks, in the Form of Demo Versions, and Computer and Video GamesAbstract. Simulated gambling in internet-based ...
Abstract. From a social psychological perspective, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated protective measures affected individuals’ social relations and basic psychological needs. We aim to identify sources of need frustration (stressors)...
Abstract. Social networks or support may contribute to successful aging. The Lothian Birth Cohort 1921 had their mental ability assessed at age 11 and 79. Almost 500 participants also rated their life satisfaction, social networks, and support at age 80. ...
Previous studies showed that extraversion influences social network size. However, it is unclear how extraversion affects the size of different layers of the network, and how extraversion relates to the emotional intensity of social relationships. We ...
We give a nontechnical introduction into recently developed methods for analyzing the coevolution of social networks and behavior(s) of the network actors. This coevolution is crucial for a variety of research topics that currently receive a lot of ...
Although ego-centered network data provide information that is limited in various ways as compared with full network data, an ego-centered design can be used without the need for a priori and researcher-defined network borders. Moreover, ego-centered ...
We conducted a replication and extension of Driscoll, Davis, and Lipetz’s (1972) classic longitudinal survey of the Romeo and Juliet effect, wherein they found that increases in parental interference were linked to increases in love and commitment. Using ...
Abstract. Previous research has yielded mixed findings regarding the interpersonal causes and consequences of Facebook use. The current research examines the role of belonging needs in motivating Facebook use and the protective value of ...