Social interactions are dynamic, context-dependent, and reciprocal events that influence
prospective strategies and require constant practice and adaptation. This complexity of …

The motivations to protect oneself and others have often been seen as conflicting. Here, we
discuss recent evidence that self-defensive mechanisms may in fact be recruited to enable …

Background: Studies report a strong impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related stressors
on the mental well-being of the general population. In this paper, we investigated whether …

Humans, like other social animals, learn about threats and safety in the environment through
social cues. Yet, the processes that contribute to the efficacy of social safety learning during …

When we face danger or stress, the presence of others can provide a powerful signal of
safety and support. However, despite a large literature on group living benefits in animals …

The present study aimed at investigating the extent to which Captains' risky decisions
influence young and inexperienced First Officers. Participants (ie, student pilots who had …

Across social species, the presence of another individual can reduce stress reactions to
adverse stimuli, a phenomenon known as social buffering. The present study investigated …

When a person faces a stressor alongside someone else, do they get more or less stressed
when the other person agrees that the situation is stressful? While an equally stressed …

Telepsychotherapy (TP) refers to the delivery of psychotherapy through telephone,
videoconferencing, or other remote means. 1 Research has demonstrated the effectiveness …

The increasing integration of robots in the hotel and tourism industries has led to the
deployment of robots with varying physical characteristics in a range of frontline and …