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27.04.2026 | Announcements and News

Call for articles on topical issues

written by: Stella Wernicke, Jana Dreston

We are currently looking to publish articles on a series of specific themes that we know people are generally very interested in learning more about. This is an invitation to all those interested in writing an article on any of the themes or specific topics listed below to please submit a short abstract on a future article idea. If your abstract is accepted, we will invite you to submit a full length-article to the magazine, which will then be reviewed. Your abstract should be around 150–250 words long, and we wish to have your abstract before November 3rd. more

01.11.2025 |

Learning interdisciplinarity: The solution to societal challenges?

written by: Sabrina Krys, Mirjam Braßler

Anyone who has worked in a team knows the challenges: differing perspectives often clash. However, what happens when it’s not just opinions that diverge, but entire disciplines? How can we learn to think beyond boundaries and what competencies can help us do so? more
01.10.2025 |

Does emotional labor also exist in sex?

written by: Tanja Oschatz, Verena Klein

Emotional labor refers to suppressing or altering one’s own feelings in order to enhance another person’s well-being. But does sex involve emotional labor? more
29.09.2025 | Announcements and News

In-Mind has relaunched its blog post

written by: Stella Wernicke, Jana Dreston, Charikleia Lampraki, Zoey Chapman

We are excited to announce that the English version of In-Mind has relaunched its blog. The goal of In-Mind’s online blog is to communicate psychological research in a way that is scientifically accurate, accessible, and engaging for a broad readership. Articles span a broad spectrum of topics, with particular emphasis on current social, political, and scientific issues... more
09.06.2025 |

Chronic loneliness: Why loneliness can make us even lonelier

written by: Michèle D. Birtel

Loneliness can be more than a temporary feeling. For some, it becomes an invisible vicious cycle. Chronically lonely people experience social exclusion more intensely and find less joy in social interactions. They fall into cognitive traps that block the way out of isolation. This can have serious consequences, especially for adolescents. But how does this vicious cycle develop –and more importantly, how can it be broken? more
09.06.2025 |

Resumé under the X-ray: What a CV really reveals about personality

written by: Dr. Tobias Marc Härtel

CVs are more than lists of experiences and qualifications – they tell a story. But can they also provide cues about a person’s personality? To investigate this question, a study examined 141early-career professionals [1]. They completed personality tests on the Big Five and narcissism and submitted their CVs. The question: Which pieces of information in these CVs reveal something about their personality? The answer: There are cues, but they are subtle. more
07.06.2025 |

Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

written by: Martina Grunenberg

Missteps and hurt feelings are often unavoidable in romantic relationships. While some individuals are quick to fully admit their mistakes, others are more reserved. But how does the way we apologize affect our relationships? more

The InMind Blog

Call for articles on topical issues

Learning interdisciplinarity: The solution to societal challenges?

Does emotional labor also exist in sex?

In-Mind has relaunched its blog post

Chronic loneliness: Why loneliness can make us even lonelier

Resumé under the X-ray: What a CV really reveals about personality

Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

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