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The Effect of Neuroticism on the Abnormal Psychology of Drug-Related Offenders: A Moderated Mediation Model Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  65-73.  Abstract ( 110 )   PDF（pc） (998KB) ( 135 )   Save To explore the mechanism of the effect of neuroticism on the abnormal psychology of drug-related offenders, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised Short Scale for Chinese(EPQ-RSC), Chinese Offenders Psychological Assessment-Personality Inventory(COPA-PI), Dispositional Moral Sensitivity Questionnaires(DMSQ), and a Self-compiled Questionnaire on the Reform Situation of Offenders were utilized to survey 1,961 drug-related offenders in two prisons in Yunnan Province. The results demonstrated that neuroticism was significantly positively correlated with their abnormal psychology and regulating moral sensitivity, and significantly negatively correlated with the their reform situation. Moreover, dispositional moral sensitivity played a partial mediating role between neuroticism and abnormal psychology. Moreover, their reform situation modulated the effect of dispositional moral sensitivity on abnormal psychology. Based on the dual-process model of moral sensitivity, the study revealed the internal mechanism of the formation of abnormal psychology and provided a reference basis for interventions targeting abnormal psychology among drug-related offenders. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Moral Self-perception on Prosocial Behavior: The Moderating Role of Situational Openness Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  74-81.  Abstract ( 103 )   PDF（pc） (487KB) ( 93 )   Save In order to explore the effect of moral self-perception on prosocial behavior, as well as the moderating role of situational openness in this process, the study employed a 2 (moral self-perception: moral priming group vs. unethical priming group) × 2 (situational openness: anonymous vs. public) between-subjects design. The manipulation of moral self-perception was achieved through a recall paradigm, and the prosocial behavior was measured using the Dictator Game. The results indicate that moral self-perception positively affects prosocial behavior, that is, the prosocial behavior of moral priming group is significantly higher than that of unethical priming group. Meanwhile, situational openness moderates the impact of moral self perception on prosocial behavior. Specifically, in anonymous situation, individuals who were primed with moral self-perception exhibited more prosocial behaviors compared to those who were primed with unethical self-perception. However, in public situation, there was no significant difference in prosocial behavior between the moral priming group and the unethical priming group. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Impact of Group Identity on Excessive Third-Party Punishment and Its Mechanism Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  82-91.  Abstract ( 78 )   PDF（pc） (948KB) ( 129 )   Save Two studies were conducted using dictator games and real-life scenarios to explore the psychological mechanisms of excessive third-party punishment influenced by group identity. As a result, it was found that group identity as individuals who are consistent with the victim's group identity will result in excessive third-party punishment for violators; The threat of social identity partially mediates the impact of group identity on excessive third-party punishment; The moderating effect of group identity on excessive third-party punishment is manifested in individuals with high levels of group identity making excessive third-party punishments. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Gratitude Behavior Training on Subjective Well-Being and Academic Achievement of College Students Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  92-100.  Abstract ( 85 )   PDF（pc） (883KB) ( 38 )   Save Gratitude contributes to the improvement of individual happiness and academic and work achievements.In recent years, some studies have investigated the actual effect of gratitude intervention on improving individual subjective well-being and work achievement, but its effectiveness is still questionable. In this study, the gratitude behavior training methods of "gratitude list" and "gratitude visit" were used to conduct a 10-week gratitude intervention experiment on vocational college students, in order to investigate the effect of gratitude behavior training on the subjective well-being and academic achievement of vocational college students. The results showed that the subjective well-being and academic achievement of the experimental group after gratitude behavior training were significantly higher than those before gratitude behavior training, and also significantly higher than that of the control group. Research shows that gratitude behavior training can significantly improve the subjective well-being and academic achievement of vocational college students. This study provides new evidence for the effectiveness of gratitude intervention, and also provides reference for gratitude educationandgratitude interventionin colleges and universities. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Mating Motivation on Female Eating Attitudes: The Role of Intrasexual Competition and Body Comparison Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  101-110.  Abstract ( 87 )   PDF（pc） (907KB) ( 129 )   Save Eating disorders have emerged as a prevalent condition among women over the past decade. However, the therapeutic approaches available and their efficacy are constrained. Given the intimate connection between eating behaviors and body image management, and the substantial effect of body image on women's mate seeking, this research aims to explore the effect of mating motivations on women's eating attitudes. In Study 1, a recall methodology was used on a sample of 123 healthy adult females to stimulate their mating motivations. The outcomes demonstrated that mating motivations sway female eating attitudes, particularly enhancing their oral control. Study 2 conducted a questionnaire survey with 662 adult women, utilizing Mating Seeking scale, Intrasexual Competition Scale, Physical Appearance Comparison Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test with 26 items. The results indicated that intrasexual competition and physical comparison acted as sequential mediators between mating motivations and female eating attitudes, with intrasexual competition presenting a partial mediating role. Both studies consistently conclude that women’s eating attitudes are affected by their mating motivations, with more potent mating motivations leading to stricter eating attitudes. This research contributes empirical data on the role of evolutionary factors in shaping eating behaviors, aids in comprehending the etiology of eating disorders, and provides a foundational basis for developing interventions. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Communication Effect of Anthropomorphic Marketing of Tea Brands in the Internet Environment and Its Influencing Factors Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  111-118.  Abstract ( 86 )   PDF（pc） (876KB) ( 136 )   Save Anthropomorphic marketing is an increasingly common brand marketing strategy in today's Internet environment, which is conducive to strengthening the relationship between tea brands and consumers, and improving consumers' preference for brands and purchase volume. Our study aims to collect Weibo posts from the top 8 tea drink brands among the top 10 most popular tea drink brands in China. Further statistics, coding, and analysis of the post content of tea drink brands conducted to explore the communication effectiveness and influencing factors of their anthropomorphic marketing. The results showed that whether there is interaction in anthropomorphic marketing, whether there is specific interactive content, and whether the interactive content is related to tea beverage products are the important factors affecting the communication effectiveness of anthropomorphic marketing. Related Articles | Metrics

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Reliability and Validity Test of the Problematic TikTok Use Scale in Chinese College Students Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (2):  119-128.  Abstract ( 91 )   PDF（pc） (886KB) ( 206 )   Save The study involved 1,050 college students to validate the Chinese version of the Problematic TikTok Use Scale (PTTUS), originally developed by Günlü et al. Based on the translation and back-translation of the original PTTUS, the specific items of PTTUS in Chinese were determined, and then the validity of the scale was verified again by item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion related validity analysis, reliability test, and cross-gender measurement invariance test. The results showed that the three-factor model of the Chinese version of the Problematic TikTok Use Scale fit well. The internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, construct validity, and criterion-related validity all met the standards of psychometrics. Furthermore, the scale demonstrated measurement invariance across different genders. In conclusion, the Chinese version of the Problematic TikTok Use Scale can serve as an effective tool for assessing problematic TikTok use among college students. Related Articles | Metrics