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10 April 2025, Volume 32 Issue 4
    

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  • Dong Zhitian Huang Xiaoming
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 2-3.
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    This study explores the construction of integrity psychology among Party members and cadres in the new era, emphasizing its significance and influencing factors. Firstly, the construction of integrity psychology is crucial for enhancing the ability of Party members and cadres to resist corruption and promoting the formation of a clean governance culture. The research points out that corrupt psychology and adverse social environments are major obstacles to the construction of integrity psychology. Secondly, the construction of integrity psychology requires three stages: value cognition, value recognition, and practical behavior. It is recommended to conduct psychological training tailored to Party members and cadres at different stages. Finally, building a self-restraining defense line for integrity psychology and a warning and correction mechanism for corrupt psychology is key to improving the psychological quality and self-restraint abilities of Party members and cadres, thereby effectively preventing corruption risks.
  • Tian Ruiqi, Yan Wenhua, Lü Yue, Yang Xinguo, Wang Erdong
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 4-5.
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    This article explores the handling of relationship conflicts in group supervision, based on a case involving a group of novice counselors. It analyzes the roots of conflict and its impact on member growth. The author shares experiences of emotional attacks and dissatisfaction encountered during supervision, discussing how to address these challenges through open communication and clear boundaries. Various supervisors provide feedback from different theoretical perspectives, including empathy, cultural conflict, and emotional projection, helping the author understand the deeper factors behind the conflicts. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of peer supervision in providing emotional support and reflective space, facilitating the professional growth and emotional stability of supervisors. Through these discussions, readers will gain practical strategies and theoretical guidance for managing emotional conflicts in group supervision.
  • Li Mengdan
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 6-8.
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    This article explores the concept of the "psychological magic pot," documenting the creative process and inner reflections of the author. It is divided into three stages: preparation for painting, the painting process, and post-painting reflections. Through six artworks, the author depicts an emotional journey from comfort to loneliness, reflecting a deep understanding of interpersonal relationships, inner conflicts, and the complexities of life. The choice of colors showcases the author's desire for diversity in life, while the simplicity of the design reflects a reluctance to complicate matters. Throughout the painting process, the author gradually realizes the similarities between herself and the characters in her paintings, revealing a longing for nature and a need for inner healing. Overall, the article serves not only as a record of personal artistic expression but also as a profound reflection on self-awareness and growth.
  • Yan Wenhua
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 8.
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  • Wang Yilei Yang Zhendong
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 9-11.
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  • Wang Fengzi
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 12-13.
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    This article explores the impact of non-adaptive daydreaming on individuals' lives, using the case of A Meng to analyze the reasons and consequences of his frequent daydreaming. A Meng's immersion in fantasy affects his focus and efficiency in both work and life, leading to psychological distress. The article defines daydreaming and distinguishes between its adaptive and non-adaptive forms, analyzing the phenomenon of subjective-objective imbalance from the perspectives of dialectical materialism and traditional Chinese medicine's yin-yang balance. Finally, it proposes intervention strategies that focus on observing and describing external objects to restore the balance between subjective and objective experiences, helping individuals alleviate the troubles caused by non-adaptive daydreaming and improve their quality of life.
  • Jia Lili
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 14-15.
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    This article explores how to help students cope with challenges during the high school entrance exam preparation by cultivating "resilience." It first defines "resilience," emphasizing its importance in facing setbacks, and points out that it consists of three main elements: a sense of belonging, efficacy, and optimism. The author suggests that parents and teachers can enhance students' sense of belonging through care, creating a warm family atmosphere, understanding, and respecting the child. To improve efficacy, they should adjust learning motivation and set reasonable study plans. Additionally, fostering a growth mindset can strengthen optimism. Ultimately, the article calls on teachers and parents to accompany students with a positive attitude during this crucial preparation period, supporting them in achieving success in the entrance exam.
  • Liu Jin
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 16.
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    This article explores the challenges and strategies of rural junior high school homeroom teachers in the art of communication. Rural junior high school students are in their early adolescence, a critical period for psychological health, where issues are particularly pronounced. The communication style of homeroom teachers directly impacts students' self-awareness and social skills. The article analyzes challenges such as resource limitations, differences in perspectives, and emotional barriers, and proposes communication principles from the perspective of educational psychology, including respect and empathy, active listening, positive feedback, and goal-oriented communication. These principles not only help establish trust but also promote students' mental health and personal development. Finally, it emphasizes the need for rural educators to continuously learn and apply advanced concepts to create a harmonious learning environment that supports the holistic growth of students.
  • Lu Yi Jiang Duo
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 17-18.
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    This article explores the importance of family media literacy education in the digital age and the challenges it faces. With the proliferation of media devices such as smartphones and computers, conflicts between parents and children have increased, and many parents feel confused about how to educate their children on media use. The article defines family media literacy education as enhancing children's abilities to analyze, evaluate, and apply media, while emphasizing the need for parents to set a good example and view digital technology rationally. It addresses issues such as parental anxiety and lack of methods, proposing specific strategies like developing children's ability to recognize online information, paying attention to their psychological state, and enriching extracurricular activities. Ultimately, it stresses that building a positive family media literacy environment is an effective way to tackle digital challenges and support children's healthy development.
  • Wang Zhenzhen Li Qingqing Zhou Aibao
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 19-20.
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    This article explores the psychological mechanisms and hindrances faced by anorexia patients during treatment. Anorexia not only impacts the physical health of patients but also leads to psychological issues and interpersonal relationship difficulties. The pursuit of an ideal body image creates a sense of control for patients, allowing them to escape negative emotions and express unarticulated needs, resulting in treatment refusal or interruption. The article suggests that improving patients' willingness to seek treatment requires dismantling misconceptions about anorexia and reshaping healthy body image and values. Through psychological adjustment, professional help, and family support, patients can gradually overcome the challenges of anorexia and achieve comprehensive recovery.
  • Xue Shihua Jin Yuqian Liang Wei
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 21-22.
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    This article explores the psychological mechanisms behind telecom fraud, analyzing how fraudsters exploit the psychological weaknesses of victims to carry out their schemes. Through the plot of the film "All In," it reveals the strategies used by fraudsters to quickly attract attention, establish trust, and manipulate psychological distance during initial contact. The article points out that fraudsters leverage victims' greed, gullibility, and desire for intimate relationships to gradually "trap" them, ultimately achieving financial exploitation. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and rational thinking in the information age, reminding readers to be wary of fraudulent behaviors and to avoid becoming victims.
  • Dai Zhiqin
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 23-24.
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    This article studies the application of positive psychology in the ideological and political education of normal university students, aiming to enhance educational effectiveness. First, it reviews the development history and core content of positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions, personality traits, and social organizational systems. Next, it analyzes existing problems in current education, such as educators' insufficient understanding of students' ideological dynamics and their lack of proficiency in positive psychology. Finally, it proposes three pathways: cultivating positive personality, strengthening positive emotional experiences, and creating a positive environment, to help normal university students establish correct values and psychological qualities. Through these measures, it aims to improve the effectiveness of ideological and political education, promote the comprehensive development of students, and foster a positive mindset in future teachers.
  • Sun Shaoying
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 25-26.
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    This article explores the application of positive psychology in the prevention and intervention of campus psychological crises, emphasizing the importance of student self-help. It first analyzes the current state of psychological crises in schools and their negative impacts, pointing out the deficiencies in psychological screening, dynamic observation, and home-school collaboration. Next, it proposes four intervention strategies: first, enhancing the effectiveness and promoting role of psychological testing to ensure students can reasonably interpret test results; second, increasing the involvement of all teachers to leverage the support of psychological mentors; third, strengthening family psychological support by enhancing parents' ability to assist through family education; and fourth, reinforcing administrative support to ensure the smooth implementation of psychological crisis prevention work. Finally, it calls for joint efforts from all sectors of society to create a positive psychological health environment for students.
  • Xu Fei¹, Xu Wenlong², Sun Tianyi²
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 27-28.
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    This article explores the concept of occupational burnout and its impact on professionals. Occupational burnout refers to the physical and mental exhaustion experienced under work pressure, manifested as fatigue towards work and low emotional states. Research indicates that burnout not only affects individuals' mental health but can also lead to anxiety, depression, and even impact family relationships. Factors contributing to burnout include excessive work demands, poor work environments, and insufficient personal capabilities. To alleviate burnout, professionals should take time to "lie flat" and restore personal resources, while managers need to pay attention to employee welfare and work arrangements to reduce turnover rates and enhance employee well-being. Maintaining physical and mental health is key to avoiding occupational burnout.
  • Li Qiong, Chen Mengsi
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 29-30.
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    With the rise of the new generation of employees, their pursuit of a "happy workplace" has become an important topic in corporate management. This article explores the psychological characteristics of new generation employees and their demands for work environments, emphasizing the role of a "happy workplace" in enhancing work efficiency, improving relationships between superiors and subordinates, and increasing employees' sense of belonging. The article suggests that companies should meet the expectations of new generation employees by supporting self-realization, creating a harmonious atmosphere, encouraging transparent management, and enriching work methods. Ultimately, building a "happy workplace" can not only improve employees' work enthusiasm but also promote sustainable development for companies, achieving a win-win situation for all parties involved.

  • Zhang Chunlin
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 31-32.
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    This article explores the impact of core self-evaluation on college students' sense of meaning in life. College students, being in early adulthood, face pressures and loneliness, often leading to a lack of meaning in life, which in turn affects their mental health. The article analyzes the importance of a sense of meaning in life and its relationship with core self-evaluation factors such as self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control, and neuroticism. By enhancing self-identity, cultivating positive personality traits, improving self-esteem, training positive rumination, and increasing clarity of self-concept, it is possible to effectively enhance college students' sense of meaning in life. Ultimately, creating a positive psychological environment helps college students better cope with life challenges and realize their personal value.

  • Jin Chenjia
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 33-34.
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    This article explores the psychological roots and social significance of the "Crispy College Student" phenomenon. This phenomenon arises from the self-deprecating expression of college students regarding their widespread health issues, reflecting a crisis in both physical and mental health among the younger generation. The article analyzes the definition, psychological mechanisms, behavioral characteristics, and coping strategies of "Crispy College Students," highlighting the importance of individual psychological resilience, social support systems, and health management behaviors. Through positive psychological interventions and improvements in the social environment, it is possible to effectively enhance college students' health awareness and coping abilities. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the necessity of paying attention to college students' mental and physical health, calling for collective efforts from society to create a more supportive environment for the comprehensive development of young people.

  • Niu Yue
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 35.
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    This article explores the definition, causes, and intervention strategies for developmental reading disabilities. Developmental reading disabilities refer to individuals whose reading abilities are significantly below their peers, despite having normal external environments and intelligence levels, affecting approximately 5% to 10% of children. The article analyzes the main causes of this disorder, including phonological representation deficits, executive function deficits, and working memory deficits, and proposes targeted intervention measures: 1) Reading skills intervention to improve reading abilities and attention; 2) Action video game (AVG) intervention to enhance visual spatial attention; 3) Perceptual learning to improve perceptual abilities through practice; 4) Working memory intervention to enhance children's working memory and reading skills. The article emphasizes the importance of scientifically effective intervention methods in helping children with reading disabilities and calls for greater attention and support from society for this group.
  • Li Lili
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 36.
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    This article explores the importance of a good parent-child relationship and proposes strategies for parents in the parenting process. Through the story of a mother and child painting together, it emphasizes that parents' tendency to provide "correct answers" can lead to psychological constraints on children. The article analyzes the impact of parents' self-awareness, listening skills, empathy, and self-care on children's development, suggesting that parents should fight alongside their children to form an alliance, thereby enhancing mutual trust and understanding. Additionally, it calls on parents to pay attention to their own emotions and needs, reducing control over their children and creating a more positive interaction environment. Ultimately, the author hopes that every family can find a unique way of parent-child interaction, allowing children to grow up in a healthy environment.
  • Han Zikang
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 37-38.
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    This article explores the profound impact of the concept of "good children" in Chinese family culture and analyzes its potential suppression of children's psychological development. By citing the poetry of Gu Cheng, the article reveals that "good children" often need to sacrifice their individuality to meet adult expectations, resulting in inner emptiness and loneliness. Using a phenomenological perspective, the author emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding children's subjective experiences and points out that adults should avoid moral coercion and respect children's individual differences and inner needs. Ultimately, the article calls for establishing an equal-dialogue parent-child relationship, allowing "good children" to become a goal pursued by the children themselves rather than a label imposed by the outside world.
  • Fu Ruobing, Lu Jingyi
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 39-40.
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    This article explores the reasons behind people's enthusiasm for gossip and its potential impacts. Research shows that discussing gossip not only brings psychological pleasure and relieves stress but also enhances social status. Although gossip can invade others' privacy, create trust crises, and even trigger internal conflicts within organizations, sharing harmless gossip can help individuals better integrate into social circles. The article emphasizes that managers should guide people to focus on positive gossip to avoid negative effects, while also reminding readers to be cautious when engaging in gossip topics to prevent damaging their personal image and social relationships.
  • Wang Yuewen
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 41.
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    This article explores the rise of virtual emotional products and the psychological reasons behind their popularity. In recent years, virtual items such as "Einstein's Brain," "Good Luck Spray," and others have gained immense popularity among young people on e-commerce platforms. Although these products do not provide tangible goods, they offer brief emotional comfort and social interaction. The article analyzes how the fast-paced and high-pressure environment of modern society influences emotional consumption among young people and their pursuit of emotional value. Additionally, digital social habits have further stimulated the demand for virtual products. While these emotional items can meet psychological needs to some extent, the article cautions consumers to be rational in their purchases, be aware of potential risks, and emphasizes effective emotional regulation methods, such as seeking support from friends and family.
  • Chen Wanying
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 42.
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    This article explores the stereotypes surrounding the elderly and provides a psychological interpretation of these perceptions. While society often views older adults as lonely, miserable, and incompetent, research indicates that most elderly individuals maintain a positive attitude towards their age and possess strong emotional regulation skills, enabling them to sustain stable emotional states in their lives. The article highlights that older adults not only demonstrate emotional resilience in the face of stress and illness but also actively adapt to modern technology, using social media to enrich their lives and enhance their self-worth. Additionally, older individuals exhibit stronger empathy and prosocial motivations, showing greater concern for the common good. Overall, aging is not merely a physical decline but rather an accumulation of positive self-perception and life experiences, leading older adults to achieve a healthy and active aging lifestyle.
  • Wei Chaoqi, Wang Lijun
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 43-44.
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    This article explores the story of "Kong Rong Sharing Pears" from multiple dimensions, analyzing its rationality, legitimacy, and deep motives. Despite some scholars questioning the authenticity of Kong Rong sharing pears at the age of four, arguing that such behavior contradicts children's nature, the author uses a psychological perspective to highlight the complexity of children's psychological development. The article first introduces Kong Rong's family background, emphasizing the moral education he received in an official family. It then references Kohlberg's theory of moral development to explain that Kong Rong's behavior of sharing pears is a reflection of the awareness formed by family culture. Finally, by incorporating Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, it analyzes the sense of belonging and respect Kong Rong gained through sharing pears, pointing out the deep motives behind this behavior. The article emphasizes that Kong Rong's actions are a natural expression within his specific family and educational context, urging respect for individual differences among children and cautioning against using this behavior as a singular standard.
  • Chen Xinyang, Li Ou
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 45-46.
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    This article explores the impact of curiosity-driven marketing in the contemporary consumer market, particularly the rise of the "ugly aesthetic" phenomenon. In recent years, peculiar and bizarre products have gained popularity among young consumers, exemplified by Alibaba's "Taobao Ugly Goods Competition." The article analyzes how curiosity-driven marketing leverages consumers' curiosity to create unique products and brand communication strategies that cater to Generation Z's demand for individuality and humor. It also introduces the logic of symbolic consumption, emphasizing that consumers purchase "ugly goods" not just for functionality but for their symbolic meaning and spiritual value. While the popularity of "ugly goods" reflects changes in consumer psychology, the article warns consumers to be cautious of low-quality products to avoid falling into commercial traps. Overall, curiosity-driven marketing represents a two-way interaction between merchants and consumers and reflects modern aesthetic concepts.
  • Zhang Zhe
    Popular Psychology. 2025, 32(4): 47-48.
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    This article reviews the book "Photo Therapy Techniques," exploring the application of photo therapy as an innovative psychological counseling method in modern life. With the popularity of smartphones and advancements in photography, photo therapy provides a convenient way for individuals to explore themselves. The book defines core concepts of photo therapy, including projection, self-portraiture, and the use of photos taken by others, helping clients express inner emotions and promote self-awareness and growth. Author Judy Weiser is a leading authority in the field, and her research reveals how photos can serve as tools for understanding oneself and releasing emotions. Additionally, the book incorporates practical case studies and interactive exercises, allowing readers to deeper experience and master this technique, thereby advancing mental health education. Overall, this book offers new perspectives on psychological therapy, emphasizing the importance of each photo as a window into the inner world.