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The article focuses on the communicative aspect of projective identification. By distinguishing between "communicative potential" and "communicative intention" and applying this distinction to the theory of projective identification, the article argues that the communicative aspect of the latter can be interpreted in two different ways. As will be shown, the different interpretations suggest a remarkably different metapsychological picture of what is happening between the analyst and the patient. Given that the distinction between communicative potential and communicative intention has not been established in the available literature, the ongoing debate is thus haunted by a fundamental ambiguity, that has both theoretical and clinical consequences.

Oscillatory activity is a hallmark of neural function across spatial and temporal scales, but its origins and computational roles remain only partially understood. Since our earlier caution against treating alpha-band activity as a unitary phenomenon, converging work has highlighted the need to interpret brain rhythms within their anatomical and functional context. Here we provide both a comprehensive review of this progress and a perspective-style framework, the resonant hierarchy, which situates oscillations within a nested scaffold spanning from dendritic microstructure to macroscale inter-areal coordination. At the cellular level, dendritic branches act as spatially organized filters with frequency-selective resonance properties. At larger scales, conduction delays and anatomical layout constrain dominant communication frequencies, aligning structural hierarchy with temporal coordination regimes. We argue that canonical rhythms (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.) should be understood not as fixed cognitive modules, but as emergent descriptors of these coordination regimes. In contrast to previous multiscale accounts that focus primarily on laminar microcircuits or network-level eigenmodes, we explicitly link dendritic resonance, laminar organization, and long-range conduction delays into a single cross-scale framework and articulate how they jointly shape latent population dynamics. This perspective unifies diverse findings and generates testable predictions: manipulations of dendritic resonance should systematically shift network oscillations; disruptions of conduction pathways should alter inter-areal alignment; and targeted neuromodulation may work best by nudging latent dynamics along resonant dimensions. In integrating review with framework, we aim to reposition oscillations as fundamental scaffolds of computation, offering a principled basis for future modeling, measurement, and intervention.

Introduction: This paper presents an immersive art-science project that unites nature, voice, and technology to examine the dual role of radiation as both a force for destruction and a means of healing, through the experiences of two survivor communities: Hibakujumoku (trees that survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) and individuals who lost their voices to head and neck cancer and rebuilt communication through radiotherapy, surgery, and rehabilitation.

Methods: Ten adults, post-laryngectomy, were recruited via Shout at Cancer, a UK charity focused on alaryngeal speech recovery. Over ten weeks, they attended six workshops combining group singing, creative writing, and reflective dialogue. Participants listened and responded to recordings of survivor trees from Japan, captured with contact microphones, accelerometers, and hydrophones. Infrared and thermal imaging revealed hidden vitality. These materials, integrated with participant vocal recordings, formed hybrid works presented as live performances and multimedia installations. Analysed data comprised workshop audio recordings and notes, participant reflections, creative texts where functioning as reflective accounts, researcher field notes and reflexive memos, and written reflections from collaborating artists. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis within an interpretivist, arts-based participatory design.

Results: Reflexive thematic analysis identified three themes: (1) Parallel Survivorship-encounters with trees' "voices" prompted awe and reframed silence as endurance; (2) Reclaimed Agency-co-writing and performance supported identity, confidence, and public presence; (3) Collective Embodiment-shared vocal practice with human and non-human sounds fostered synchrony, joy, and social connection. Reflections from collaborating artists described reciprocal change, noting shifts toward listening, service, and shared authorship.

Discussion: Where radiation carries complex cultural meanings, these findings highlight the importance of reframing it within clinical and public health contexts-as both a source of harm, and a means of healing. The results demonstrate that immersive, nature-linked co-creation not only assists in meaning-making and relational wellbeing for individuals recovering from voice-altering cancer treatments, but also underscores the potential of such approaches to complement healthcare interventions by fostering emotional recovery and social connectedness. The study furthermore strengthens the existing underpinnings for future mixed-methods and longitudinal research to examine the broader impacts of arts-health collaborations.

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a prevalent global public health concern among adolescents, with bullying victimization recognized as a key risk factor, while the underlying cognitive mechanisms and interpersonal protective factors remain understudied. This study aimed to investigate (1) the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents, (2) the mediating role of rumination in the association between bullying victimization and NSSI, and (3) the moderating role of friendship quality in the relationship between rumination and NSSI. A sample of 692 adolescents was assessed using the Bullying Victimization Questionnaire, the Adolescent NSSI Behavior Assessment Questionnaire, the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS), and the Friendship Quality Questionnaire (FQQ). Results indicated that: (1) Bullying victimization exerted a significant positive predictive effect on NSSI (explaining 59.85% of the variance); (2) Rumination partially mediated the link between bullying victimization and NSSI, accounting for 40.15% of the total effect; (3) Friendship quality moderated the relationship between rumination and NSSI (β = -0.002, p < 0.001), attenuating the detrimental impact of rumination on NSSI. These findings collectively suggest that bullying victimization, rumination, and lower friendship quality collectively heighten adolescents' risk of engaging in NSSI.

The mechanism of inter-brain synchrony (IBS) during role-playing in music psychodrama has received limited empirical attention. To address this gap, the present study employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning to examine IBS in 46 participant pairs during music psychodrama role-playing. Behavioral results showed that negative emotion questionnaire scores were significantly lower following the intervention compared with pre-intervention levels. Neural results revealed that, relative to the resting state, music psychodrama role-playing significantly enhanced activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (R-DLPFC) and the right frontopolar area (R-FT), and also produced a significant increase in IBS within the R-FT. These findings shed light on the neural mechanisms underlying role-playing in music psychodrama and provide empirical support for future intervention research.

Objective: To explore the psychological mechanisms and behavioral impacts of goal-setting mechanisms in educational management.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,247 students and 358 teachers from 15 schools; data were analyzed using structural equation modeling, multilevel regression, and mediation effect testing.

Results: Goal-setting mechanisms positively affected student learning behavior (β = 0.42, p < 0.001) and teacher teaching behavior (β = 0.38, p < 0.001); learning motivation and self-efficacy played a chain mediating role in students (indirect effect=0.21, 95%CI[0.15,0.28]), while professional identity and teaching efficacy mediated in teachers (indirect effect=0.19, 95%CI[0.12,0.26]); organizational support significantly moderated these relationships.

Conclusion: Scientific goal-setting promotes positive teaching and learning behaviors through psychological pathways, providing insights for educational management.

Introduction: Decorative oil paintings are an integral component of interior environments, influencing not only spatial aesthetics but also occupants' emotional experiences and psychological perceptions. However, limited research has systematically examined the emotional interaction between different oil painting styles and interior design styles, particularly through the integration of subjective evaluations and objective physiological measures.

Methods: This study investigated the emotional effects and preference characteristics of oil painting styles across various interior environments using a combined approach of the Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance (PAD) emotional scale and electroencephalography (EEG). Eight representative oil painting styles and six common interior design styles were selected. Participants' subjective emotional responses were assessed using the PAD scale, while neurophysiological activity was recorded via EEG. Emotional preferences and neural responses were analyzed to explore the relationships among painting styles, interior styles, and emotional perception.

Results: The results indicated that Impressionistic, Post-Impressionistic, and Romanticism oil paintings were generally more preferred in modern interior environments, whereas Contemporary art was less favored and occasionally elicited negative emotional responses. EEG findings were largely consistent with PAD measurements: Higher preferences for Impressionistic, Post-Impressionistic, and Romanticism paintings were associated with increased positive-going amplitudes in the left frontal regions (Fp1 and F3), while Contemporary art elicited stronger negative-going amplitudes in the right frontal regions (Fp2 and F4). Additionally, prefrontal amplitude differences suggested variations in perceptual or attentional processing demands across interior styles. American- and Nordic-style interiors enhanced emotional pleasure, whereas Pastoral-style interiors were associated with reduced cognitive engagement. Significant preference differences were also observed across age and sex groups, with older participants favoring culturally rich styles such as the New Chinese style, and younger participants preferring visually impactful styles such as Romanticism and Impressionism.

Discussion: Overall, EEG patterns exhibited qualitative consistency with PAD emotional evaluations, supporting the valence hypothesis. The findings elucidate the mechanisms by which decorative oil painting styles and interior environments jointly influence emotional experiences. This study provides scientific evidence for interior design optimization, art curation, and environmental psychology research, offering practical references for enhancing visual experience and emotional congruence in interior spaces.

Background: Previous studies have shown that psychological factors such as post-traumatic growth (PTG), self-efficacy, and social support may be associated with rehabilitation behaviors in patients with musculoskeletal injuries. The mechanism underlying the relationship between PTG and adherence to rehabilitation exercises among patients with lower extremity fractures needs to be further investigated.

Methods: In total, 407 patients with lower extremity fractures were recruited from the Be Resilient to Fractures Cohort. Assessment tools measured post-traumatic growth, self-efficacy, perceived social support, and adherence to rehabilitation exercises. Bootstrap-based structural equation modeling was used to analyze data.

Results: The structural equation model showed a good fit, with χ²/df = 2.879, RMSEA = 0.068, GFI = 0.933, CFI = 0.972, and AGFI = 0.900. Post-traumatic growth was positively associated with adherence to rehabilitation exercises (β = 0.149, 95%CI [0.014,0.289], p = 0.028). Both self-efficacy (β = 0.261, 95%CI [0.193,0.340], p < 0.01) and perceived social support (β = 0.176, 95%CI [0.087,0.271], p < 0.01) significantly mediated this relationship. Following adjustments for income, all paths remained significant. Measurement invariance was established across gender groups.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of fostering post-traumatic growth, enhancing self-efficacy, and strengthening social support systems to improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with lower extremity fractures.

Background: Beliefs about free will are central to philosophical and scientific conceptions of agency, and experimental work suggests that weakening such beliefs can reduce honesty, self-control, and helping. Yet little is known about how disbelief in free will influences moral reasoning in classic dilemmas contrasting utilitarian and non-utilitarian responses.

Methods: Three randomized studies were conducted with Venezuelan university students (N = 88 per study). Participants read either an adapted deterministic passage adapted from Crick or a neutral neuroscience text, then responded yes/no to the Spur, Footbridge, or Singer "Drowning Child" dilemmas. Fisher's exact tests, with follow-up logistic regressions, assessed effects of condition on moral choices.

Results: Responses showed the expected baseline patterns across dilemmas. The determinism manipulation reduced willingness to intervene in the Spur dilemma (p = 0.0385, fewer participants pulled the switch) and reduced willingness to help in the Singer scenario (p = 0.0261), but had no detectable effect on Footbridge judgments (p = 0.783).

Conclusion: Inducing disbelief in free will appears to reduce proactive moral intervention rather than increasing willingness to endorse direct personal harm.