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Can complex adaptive systems theory contribute to understanding attachment injuries in adult relationships? A qualitative approach
(2021)
Researchers have discovered that the world is composed of panarchies of complex adaptive systems. This
approach acknowledges the existence of non-linear relationships and emerging patterns among nested
systems. Systems ...
A two-study investigation into the link between rumination and night eating, and symptom improvement following a mindfulness-based intervention
(2021)
Night eating syndrome (NES) is characterized by a circadian delay in eating and
nocturnal awakenings with ingestions. Its onset is related to stress and the syndrome is
linked to depressed mood, anxiety, sleep problems, ...
Attachment styles and functions of self-harm in adults with nonsuicidal self-injury
(2021)
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a direct and deliberate act that involves damage to one´s body
tissues without suicidal intent. Research shows that it is maintained by four reinforcement
processes (automatic positive ...
Narcissism predicts facial muscle reactivity during a body comparison threat: the role of personality in shaping affiliative behaviour
(2021)
The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that individuals automatically activate facial
muscles that are congruent with an expresser’s facial display, which in turn results in a congruent
emotional experience within ...
Examining adverse childhood experiences in a First Nations treatment-seeking population
(2021)
Experiencing adversity during childhood can disrupt typical developmental pathways and
consequently affect health outcomes throughout the lifespan (Norman et al., 2012), particularly
for Indigenous populations in Canada ...
Does mental illness stigma differ across disorders? An investigation of public stigma and attribution theory in social anxiety disorder, depression & schizophrenia
(2021)
Individuals experiencing mental illness face numerous negative social, economic, and personal
outcomes, partly due to the public stigma around mental illness. Attribution theory posits that
stigma occurs when publicly ...
Gambling, gaming, and loot boxes: converging irrational beliefs?
(2021)
The current study examined whether engaging with loot boxes (i.e., in-game “boxes” that can be
won within a game or purchased with in-game currency or real money, and which contain a
random selection of prizes or objects) ...
Adverse childhood experiences, executive functions, and substance use in an Indigenous residential treatment program
(2021)
Intergenerational trauma among Indigenous peoples in Canada is identified as an ongoing
detrimental outcome of Canadian colonialism. Both adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and
substance use problems appear to be ...
Exploring the Experiences of Frontline Food Security Service Providers in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2021)
In Canada, staggering rates of household food insecurity are emblematic of broader issues, such
as systemic discrimination, poverty, and a global, capitalist food system. The means to address
food insecurity are contested ...
Childhood adversity and functional impairment in emerging adulthood: the role of executive function
(2021)
Emerging adulthood (EA; ages 18-29) is a unique developmental period when individuals
transition from their teenage years into adulthood, experiencing increased demands associated
with independence. For some, there are ...