American Journal of Applied Psychology

Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Different Perceptual Mechanism of Categorizing Emotional Faces in Depression and Schizophrenia

    Yang Chen*, Jiayu Wu, Lu Che, Yuping Du, Xi Gao*

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 70-75
    Received: 9 May 2025
    Accepted: 22 May 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20251403.11
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    Abstract: Background: Emotional stimuli affect basic and cognitive operations, such as perception, attention and memory and changes in emotional perception are associated with various mental disorders. Changes in emotional perception are associated with various mental disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCZ). However, the di... Show More
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    The Influence of Personality Traits and Self-efficacy on Academic Performance Among Young Adults

    Priyadharshini Sivanandham*, Sindhu Sivasailam

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 76-88
    Received: 19 April 2025
    Accepted: 8 May 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20251403.12
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    Abstract: This study seeks to explore how the personality traits and self-efficacy influence academic performance among young adults of 18 to 25 years. This topic falls within the scope of positive psychology studies, which contribute to the mental health of all ages and backgrounds. Utilizing a correlational research design and quantitative approach the res... Show More
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    A Cross-cultural Comparison of Chinese and Western Listeners’ Expectation of Musical Emotions in Different Daily Scenes: Happiness, Sadness, and Anger

    Zhihao Wang*, Yixuan Sun, Yingyi Chen

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 89-100
    Received: 15 May 2025
    Accepted: 23 June 2025
    Published: 26 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20251403.13
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    Abstract: This study investigated the cultural background effect on the expected emotional intensity of listeners in music for 3 basic emotions (happiness, sadness, anger) and 10 daily listening scenes. 127 subjects received a fully factorial questionnaire (2 [Culture: Chinese vs. Western] × 3 [Emotion] × 10 [Scene]). A significant Culture × Emotion × Scene ... Show More
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    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Usage on Employee Career Commitment: The Moderating Role of Artificial Intelligence Awareness

    Xuan Liu, Yuci Chen*

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 101-112
    Received: 3 June 2025
    Accepted: 23 June 2025
    Published: 26 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20251403.14
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    Abstract: Amid the wave of digital transformation, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an unstoppable trend. An increasing number of organizations are embracing AI to boost efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance decision-making quality. However, while AI helps improve organizational performance, it also exerts a profound... Show More