The influence of case characteristics, attitude, and affect on citizens' Willingness to help search for a missing person

J Lam, N Kop, J Kerstholt - Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 2023 - Springer
Not all missing persons are treated equally. Research shows that certain types of victims are
overrepresented in the media, but it is not clear whether these patterns also reflect …

Focus on the need or feeling good? Coping through instrumental action versus prohedonic distraction depends on the temporal efficacy of means

A Salerno, C Janiszewski, J Laran - Motivation and Emotion, 2023 - Springer
Stressors (eg, a dangerous environment) that create a need (eg, a need for safety) can also
elicit negative emotions (eg, fear, distress, and sadness) and different strategies for coping …