Abstract Background Pre‐surgical anxiety (PSA) and pre‐surgical fear (PSF) may hinder patient compliance, while patient satisfaction (PS) is vital for adherence to treatment recommendations. This prospective study investigated the impact of PSA and PSF, and the influence of patient demographics and postoperative pain, on PS after periodontal and ...
Anum Haider +4 more
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Stage anxiety and piano performance: the sequential mediating roles of self-efficacy and attentional control. [PDF]
Sun Y, Zhou Z.
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Abstract This longitudinal observational study examined (a) whether changes in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms predicted a concomitant improvement in working memory (WM) among women living in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and (b) whether these patterns differed by rape history or psychosocial care.
Honnête Nyandu Kasali +2 more
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Psychological mechanisms linking perceived value of traditional music to cultural identity and communication effects in the digital survival of intangible cultural heritage: a cross-cultural comparative study. [PDF]
Kuai T, Zhu X, Xu W.
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Pitch Strength & Percent Vocal Creak to Assess Treatment Response in Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia
Pitch Strength (PS) and Percent Vocal Creak (%VC) were measured before and after botulinum neurotoxin treatment in patients with adductor laryngeal dystonia (AdLD). While PS and %VC correlated with changes in disruption frequency and perceptual severity, they did not demonstrate robust group‐level treatment sensitivity.
Jesse D. Hoffmeister +5 more
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Manufacturing Nostalgia in the Digital Age: A Foreverism Perspective
ABSTRACT Many scholars argue that we are experiencing the era of “retro”—nostalgia‐driven marketing and consumption phenomena reinforced by digital technologies. However, existing research lacks a critical analysis of nostalgia in contemporary markets and of how digital content, tools, and environments transform retro consumption experiences and alter ...
Dinara Davlembayeva +4 more
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Music Learning Self-Efficacy and Deliberate Music Practice: The Mediating Role of Achievement Goal Orientation and the Moderating Role of AI Literacy. [PDF]
Wang S, Wang Z, Yang B, Tang L.
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ABSTRACT This experimental study compares how consumers engage with AI‐generated and human‐created advertisements, specifically examining patterns of visual attention, emotional and cognitive responses, attitudes toward AI, and whether emotional resonance fosters brand trust or future behavioral intentions.
Mariia Shitova +3 more
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Asymmetric dual-process mechanisms under symbolic exposure: music-induced destination perception. [PDF]
Peng X, Huang BH, Wu CR, Su Q.
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ABSTRACT This study introduces the Paradox of Escapism, exploring how the act of escaping reality can evolve from a short‐term avoidance strategy to a mechanism for self‐regulation and enhanced life satisfaction. Employing five rigorous, multimethod investigations, including qualitative interviews and sentiment analysis (Study 1), Structural Equation ...
Thamiris Magalhães de Sousa +3 more
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