Oswald D. Kothgassner
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View article: Women's real‐time pain and stress during medical abortion: An ecological momentary assessment study
Women's real‐time pain and stress during medical abortion: An ecological momentary assessment study Open
Introduction Knowledge on women's pain and stress experiences during medical abortion is scarce and evidence mainly relies on retrospective reports, which are prone to recall bias. Hence, our objective was to study real‐time self‐reported …
View article: Social Exclusion Alters Attention and Autonomic Regulation in Adolescents with Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Social Exclusion Alters Attention and Autonomic Regulation in Adolescents with Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Open
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) poses a growing clinical challenge in adolescence, while imagery of NSSI is increasingly embedded in everyday digital life. Prior research indicates that adolescents who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury orie…
View article: Effects of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain, Stress, and Heart Rate During Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain, Stress, and Heart Rate During Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
While both VR conditions reduced physiological arousal, particularly during anesthesia, focused VR conferred modest benefits in self-reported pain and stress. Findings underscore the need to study cognitive task demands in VR-based distrac…
View article: Ostracism, cortisol reactivity, and motivation for high-calorie food in children and adolescents with obesity
Ostracism, cortisol reactivity, and motivation for high-calorie food in children and adolescents with obesity Open
View article: Correction: Water temperature and biological sex influence cold pressor pain in healthy adults: a randomized within-subjects trial
Correction: Water temperature and biological sex influence cold pressor pain in healthy adults: a randomized within-subjects trial Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2025.1628111.].
View article: Stress reactivity during short trauma narratives in adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD
Stress reactivity during short trauma narratives in adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD Open
Background: Psychophysiological dysregulations and negative alterations in cognitions and mood characterize post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD), contributing to an increased risk of disorder persistence a…
View article: Water temperature and biological sex influence cold pressor pain in healthy adults: a randomized within-subjects trial
Water temperature and biological sex influence cold pressor pain in healthy adults: a randomized within-subjects trial Open
The Cold Pressor Test (CPT) is an established method for evaluating pain perception and stress responses; evidence indicates that females perceive the CPT as more painful than males. However, methodological variations—particularly in water…
View article: Barriers to adopting therapeutic virtual reality: the perspective of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists
Barriers to adopting therapeutic virtual reality: the perspective of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists Open
Background and objective Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) for mental disorders, VR adoption in therapy remains low. As VR-technology continues to advance, it is crucial to examine individual and context…
View article: Virtual reality versus 2D biofeedback for children and adolescents with stress related disorders: a randomized controlled trial
Virtual reality versus 2D biofeedback for children and adolescents with stress related disorders: a randomized controlled trial Open
Virtual Reality (VR) biofeedback (BF) may be regarded as a viable means to overcoming barriers of traditional 2D-BF. Combining fully immersive VR-BF with gamification promises to particularly benefit children and adolescents. As data on ch…
View article: Chronic stress and post-traumatic stress in long COVID: a comparative survey study
Chronic stress and post-traumatic stress in long COVID: a comparative survey study Open
Long COVID (LC) is a prevalent condition among SARS-CoV-2 infections. Yet, in-depth research on adverse stress responses in LC remains limited. The primary aim of this study was to investigate chronic stress and post-traumatic stress due t…
View article: Impact of social media on triggering nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents: a comparative ambulatory assessment study
Impact of social media on triggering nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents: a comparative ambulatory assessment study Open
View article: Mental health of non-binary youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mental health of non-binary youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Non-binary identities are increasingly recognized within the spectrum of gender diversity, yet there is a dearth of research exploring the mental health challenges specific to this population. Therefore, this systematic review a…
View article: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy variants for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy variants for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder Open
Background: While there are well-established treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), these interventions appear to be less effective for individuals with comorbid borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. Dialect…
View article: Exploring the relationship between media use and depressive symptoms among gender diverse youth: findings of the Mental Health Days Study
Exploring the relationship between media use and depressive symptoms among gender diverse youth: findings of the Mental Health Days Study Open
View article: On the rise or a return to pre-pandemic levels? A cross-sectional online survey on nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drug use among youth
On the rise or a return to pre-pandemic levels? A cross-sectional online survey on nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drug use among youth Open
View article: Attentional Biases and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Urges in Adolescents
Attentional Biases and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Urges in Adolescents Open
Importance Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant clinical concern among adolescents. Exposure to NSSI-related content on social media platforms has been suspected to potentially act as a trigger for NSSI. Objective To use free-vi…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work of clinical psychologists in Austria: results of a mixed-methods study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work of clinical psychologists in Austria: results of a mixed-methods study Open
Introduction Clinical psychologists in Austria shouldered a large part of the massive increase in demand for mental health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to find out how the pandemic affected their work and to g…
View article: Burdens and resources of Austrian clinical psychologists: results of a qualitative study two years into the COVID-19 pandemic
Burdens and resources of Austrian clinical psychologists: results of a qualitative study two years into the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: A Matter of Trust: Confidentiality in Therapeutic Relationships during Psychological and Medical Treatment in Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders
A Matter of Trust: Confidentiality in Therapeutic Relationships during Psychological and Medical Treatment in Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders Open
Background: Confidentiality is a crucial ethical principle in therapy, particularly for children and adolescents, yet their perception of it remains understudied. We aimed to explore minors’ perspectives and attributions on confidentiality…
View article: Efficacy of mentalization‐based therapy in treating self‐harm: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Efficacy of mentalization‐based therapy in treating self‐harm: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Mentalization‐based therapy (MBT) and its adapted version for adolescents (MBT‐A) are repeatedly highlighted as promising treatments for reducing self‐harm, particularly in borderline personality disorder (BPD). Despite the av…
View article: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of adolescents receiving psychopharmacological medication in Austria
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of adolescents receiving psychopharmacological medication in Austria Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of everyday life, including the (mental) healthcare system. An increase in depression and anxiety symptoms has been reported worldwide, and is particularly pronounced in females an…
View article: Physiological stress reactivity and self-harm: A meta-analysis
Physiological stress reactivity and self-harm: A meta-analysis Open
Lower basal parasympathetic ANS activity and flattened cortisol responses indicate dysregulation of psychobiological stress systems in individuals who engage in self-harm. A better understanding of the psychobiological underpinnings of sel…
View article: Water temperature during the cold pressor test: A scoping review
Water temperature during the cold pressor test: A scoping review Open
The cold pressor test (CPT) is a commonly used method to induce pain and stress in experimental settings. Previous research has found that the temperature of the water used in the test significantly affects outcome measures such as pain to…
View article: Mental Health of Transgender Youth: A Comparison of Assigned Female at Birth and Assigned Male at Birth Individuals
Mental Health of Transgender Youth: A Comparison of Assigned Female at Birth and Assigned Male at Birth Individuals Open
Gender dysphoric adolescents report a gender identity which is incongruent with their assigned sex at birth, whereby the experienced incongruence is accompanied by clinically relevant distress. The aim of the study was to assess and compar…
View article: ChatGPT, who?
ChatGPT, who? Open
Kothgassner, O. D., & Felnhofer, A. (2023). ChatGPT, who?. Digital Psychology, 4(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.24989/dp.v4i1.2268
View article: Post-Traumatic Stress after Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19): The Role of Gender and Distressing Social Media Exposure as Risk Factors
Post-Traumatic Stress after Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19): The Role of Gender and Distressing Social Media Exposure as Risk Factors Open
Direct (e.g. being in contact with the virus) and indirect traumatic experiences (e.g. Distressing Social Media Exposure: DSME) of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a variety of psychological and psychosocial consequences. They represent COVID-…
View article: Expert Views On Artificial Intelligence
Expert Views On Artificial Intelligence Open
Kothgassner, O. D. (2023). Expert Views On Artificial Intelligence. Digital Psychology, 4(1), 2–4. https://doi.org/10.24989/dp.v4i1.2269
View article: Editorial: Neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes following a traumatic event in infancy
Editorial: Neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes following a traumatic event in infancy Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychol., 26 April 2023Sec. Developmental Psychology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1157991
View article: Comparison of mental health indicators in clinical psychologists with the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Comparison of mental health indicators in clinical psychologists with the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Mental healthcare professionals face diverse challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may augment their risk of experiencing adverse mental health outcomes themselves. We aimed to compare depressive, anxiety, insomnia, and stress sym…
View article: The impact of the CoVid-19 pandemic on rates of adolescents receiving psychopharmacological medication in Austria
The impact of the CoVid-19 pandemic on rates of adolescents receiving psychopharmacological medication in Austria Open
Background: The CoVid-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of everyday life, including the (mental) health care system. An increase in depression and anxiety symptoms has been reported worldwide, which is particularly pronounced in female…