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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

06.11.2024 | Announcements and News

Call for editors for a Special Issue on the “Psychology of Artificial Intelligence”

written by: Jana Dreston, Sofia Calderon, Stella Wernicke, Rinat Meerson

Are you an AI researcher and wish to handle a special issue on the topic?  In-Mind is looking for one or several people who are interested in being guest editors of a special issue on the “Psychology of Artificial Intelligence” directed at a general audience. In a recent call for papers, we received a good number of abstracts for papers on various AI related topics. This... more
25.10.2024 | Romance & Friendship

Phubbing: When love slips through the screen

written by: Sarah Spies, Denise Vesper

We all know this situation: we want to tell the other person something, but they only have eyes for their smartphone. This behavior has a name: Phubbing. But how does phubbing change our relationships and do we have to switch back to reading the newspaper to be a good partner? more
19.10.2024 | Other

Bedtime procrastination: I know I should go to bed but …

written by: Liesemarie Albers

Perhaps, most people are aware that sleep is important and know the consequences of cutting nights short. However, many people delay their bedtimes from time to time – even though they are already tired and could easily fall asleep. Why do we put off going to bed? This article approaches explanations. more
24.04.2024 | Solid Science

It’s just a joke, right? Empirical findings on the serious effects of sexist humor

written by: Silvana Weber

You can still make a joke, right? Yes, but... misogynistic jokes about women can have negative consequences. What can such humor do to women and men? more
22.04.2024 | Other

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…or is it?

written by: Christoph Bamberg

Many people follow the motto “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. On the other hand, intermittent fasting, which often involves deliberately skipping breakfast, is becoming increasingly popular. How does this fit together? What, how much and when you should eat is a much-discussed topic with countless opinions. For example, who hasn't heard the saying: "... more
04.02.2024 | Happiness & Well-being

How harmful is “always-on” for our well-being? Technology-assisted supplemental work

written by: Clara Kühner

Calling a colleague on the way home, finishing a presentation after dinner or checking emails before going to bed - for many employees, this is the norm rather than an exception. But to what extent does being "always on" jeopardize our well-being? And what can help us to benefit from additional work after-hours? For most employees, smartphones, laptops, and co are an... more

The InMind Blog

Call for articles on topical issues

Call for editors for a Special Issue on the “Psychology of Artificial Intelligence”

Phubbing: When love slips through the screen

Bedtime procrastination: I know I should go to bed but …

It’s just a joke, right? Empirical findings on the serious effects of sexist humor

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…or is it?

How harmful is “always-on” for our well-being? Technology-assisted supplemental work

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