Issue 09/2024
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The psychology of digital disconnection: Why we want to use digital media less and if we should even try to
Digital detox, digital minimalism, and smartphone free schools reveal a desire to reduce or change how we use technologies. However, disconnecting from digital communication like smartphones and social media is not always easy or beneficial. We discuss what digital disconnection... more
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Issue 08/2024
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Bug or feature? Boredom feels aversive, and this is why it matters
In class, during exercise, at work: boredom is an everyday experience that is generally regarded as an annoying and rather useless nuisance. In keeping with this attested uselessness, boredom had not gathered much research interest for a long time. Fortunately... more
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Issue 06/2024 - Special Issue on Sport Psychology
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“Keeping the Olympic Flame Burning”: Protecting Athletes from Burnout in Sport
Athlete burnout is a growing concern in sport, particularly among elite athletes who compete at the highest level, such as the Olympic Games. It is characterized by the symptoms of physical and emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of athletic accomplishment... more
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): How Olympic athletes can use the heart-mind connection to boost their performance
There is no place like home – How the French crowd may impact the athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Essential Psychological Aspects of the Olympic Mind
Players behind the scenes: How parents join their children’s road to the Olympics
Use your breath to gain a performance advantage
The role of others' presence in sport performance under pressure
Thinking gold: the link between cognition and performance in olympic athletes
Sleep before, during and after the Olympic Games: an important determinant of sports performance
Editorial: Mastering the Olympic Mind - The psychology behind peak sports performance
Psychological Aspects of Elite Performance in New Olympic Disciplines: The Case of Climbing
Unlocking the power of sports: the impact of Olympic values in prison rehabilitation
Virtual reality training in Olympic sports: Promises and pitfalls
In the shades of the rings – experiences of interpersonal violence in elite sports
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Issue 05/2024
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Tilting at windmills: How conspiracy theories hinder climate action and what to do about it
Conspiracy theories about climate change are common. People who believe in them show less climate-friendly attitudes and behaviors. But there are ways to reduce the impact of conspiracy theories in the context of climate action. more
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Issue 04/2024
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Does nudging have a place in politics? How decision-making contexts inevitably influence our behavior
by: Mario HerberzWe like to see ourselves as masters of our decisions. However, psychological research has found that the context that surrounds our decisions influences our behavior often unnoticed - for better or for worse. Policy makers need to be aware of... more
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Issue 03/2024
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Context matters: Why women are not worse negotiators than men
Mastering the art of negotiation is key to being successful in everyday life and in a highly competitive and dynamic professional world. One widespread belief among laypeople is that women are inferior negotiators compared to men. Such gender stereotypes can... more
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