Research Journal in Psychology and Behavioral Studies

The Research Journal in Psychology and Behavioral Studies is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research from a wide range of topics within the fields of psychology and behavioral studies. The journal welcomes submissions that explore various psychological phenomena, such as cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, and social behavior. Additionally, it encourages research that examines the relationships between psychological processes and behavior, including studies on mental health, counseling, therapy, and applied psychology. The journal aims to promote the advancement of knowledge in the field of psychology and behavioral studies by providing a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the scientific community.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Research Journal in Psychology and Behavioral Studies

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Integrating Family Therapy Approaches in the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Flavia Shehu, Zenel Orhani

The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a child profoundly impacts the entire family system, necessitating comprehensive, multi-faceted treatment that extends beyond the individual child. This systematic review synthesizes the evidence for integrating various family therapy…

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Sitting on the Barrel of Gunpowder: Injectable Hard Drug Use and Its Social and Public Health Implications among Nigerian Youths

Afolabi Tolulope Apetuje, Ibikunle Gbenga, Adediran Adewale Gbolagade

The increasing injection of hard drugs among Nigerian youths has constituted a critical public health and social concern, with far-reaching consequences for national stability and development. This study examined the drivers, patterns, and implications of injectable hard drug use among youths in…

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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Anxiety and Depression among Left-Behind Youth in Nepal: A Controlled Study

Sudan Ale

Youth in Nepal who are left behind because their parents travel on international labour migration are at higher risk for developing anxiety and depression because of separation from their families, financial insecurity, and social isolation. Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have…

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Religious Social Media Exposure, Gender Role Attitudes, and Intercultural Understanding among University Students in Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Diem Quyen

The relationship among culture, gender, and religion has become increasingly complex in the digital age, particularly as university students encounter religious and cultural narratives through social media. This exploratory study examines how exposure to religious content on social media…

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The Influence of Social Media Fatigue on Academic Procrastination and Psychological Well-Being among University Students: Evidence from Vietnam

Hanh Tran T.

The rapid growth of social media has transformed students’ learning, communication, entertainment, and social interaction. Although social media platforms can support information exchange and peer connection, excessive exposure may also generate social media fatigue, distract students from…

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Mindfulness and Attachment Anxiety in Nepali Working Adults: The Mediating Role of Emotional Clarity

Bishnu Bahadur Ale

Attachment anxiety is also becoming one of the vulnerability factors of distress in the workplace, especially in a collectivistic and high-stress society like Nepal. Mindfulness has been suggested as a protective resource, but there is no clear information concerning the mechanisms. This research…

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Mental Health Awareness from the School Level: A Critical Review of Mindfulness Practices and Short Therapeutic Activities for Student Well-Being

Sandesh Sinjali Magar

The mental health problems of children and young people are now a major public health and educational issue across the world, and there has been a rise in the incidence of anxiety, depression, stress, emotional dysregulation and behavior problems in relation to academic achievement and overall…

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Prevalence of Peripheral Vascular Calcification in Chronically Kidney-Diseased Patients on Regular Hemodialysis Using Plain X-Ray Method

Ali Yasir Ali, Huda Khalaf Jawad

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents one of the most common causes of death on dialysis patients, which increasingly accepted as a part of excess vascular calcification that highly prevalent in patients maintained on chronic hemodialysis. This study aims to assess the prevalence of vascular…

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