Adina Karner‐huțuleac
Biographic Data
| ID | 4508965 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Adina Karner‐huțuleac |
| GIVEN NAMES | Adina |
| FAMILY NAME | Karner‐huțuleac |
| SIGNATURE | HUTULEAC A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4402-7649 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From Code to Canvas
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in art creation has intensified debate about how AI‐generated artworks are aesthetically evaluated. Previous research has shown that artworks identified as AI‐generated are often evaluated more negatively than human‐made artworks. The present study examined whether aesthetic evaluations change after authorship is attributed to AI, a human, or a human using AI, relative to initial author‐blind appraisals. P…
Why Sexual Satisfaction Matters for Problematic Pornography Consumption
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the role of motives for pornography use and moral disapproval of pornography in the association between sexual satisfaction and problematic pornography consumption. Method: The sample included 933 Romanian adults, aged 18–75 years (M = 29.22; SD = 10.07), most of whom were female (69.1%). Participants completed measures of sexual satisfaction, problematic pornography consumption, motives for pornography use…
From Pornography to Somatic Symptoms. A Moderated Mediation Model Involving Moral Disapproval of Pornography and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation
Objective The present study aimed to examine the association between problematic pornography consumption (PPC) and somatic symptoms, and to investigate whether difficulties in emotion regulation and moral disapproval of pornography play a role in this relationship.Method A sample of 321 individuals, aged between 18 and 64 years (M = 24.85, SD = 8.93), completed self-report measures assessing problematic pornography consumption, difficulties in em…
The Role of Alexithymia and Psychological Distress in Internet Addiction Among Romanians
The aim of the present study is to reveal the potential mediating role of alexithymia in the relationship between psychological distress and internet addiction. This research was conducted on a sample of 625 participants ( M = 24.53; SD = 6.84), and 446 were female (71.4%). They filled out a questionnaire designed to assess psychological distress, internet addiction, and alexithymia. Our results reveal the direct relationship between psychologica…
Addressing Internet Addiction Among Adolescents
Internet addiction represents one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary society, particularly among adolescents, with treatment approaches in mental health lacking standardization. This study proposes guidelines that psychotherapists and mental health workers can utilize as foundational principles in their tailored interventions. By synthesizing existing literature, the study explores common therapeutic techniques to construct a compreh…
The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model
Objective: This study aims to examine how positive and negative metacognitions about sex (MSS) mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Method: = 27.21; SD = 8.74), 64.4% of whom were women. Results: Both positive and negative MSS mediated the link between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Conclusion: MSS plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics …
Uncovering the Role of Materialism Values in the Relationship Between Compulsive Buying and Psychological Distress
The present research investigates the relationships between compulsive buying, materialism values, and psychological distress, utilizing the Two-Factor Model of Compulsive Buying. Our study aims to examine the mediating effect of materialism values on the relationship between psychological distress and compulsive buying behaviors. Conducted with a sample of 230 females, participants completed comprehensive questionnaires measuring the constructs …
Exploring the Role of Workaholism and Social Support in Social Anxiety and Loneliness. Findings and Implications From a Cross-Sectional Study in a Romanian Sample
The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to address a gap in the literature regarding the potential role of workaholism and social support in the development of social anxiety and loneliness. This study involved 338 individuals from Romania, with 53.8% females and 45.9% males, ranging in age from 18 to 45 (M = 24.79, SD = 4.75). Participants completed instruments assessing workaholism, social anxiety, loneliness, social support, and socio…
The Mediating Role of Commercial Fomo Between Adolescents’ Need to Belong and Psychological Distress
The present study was designed to investigate the impact of advertising on adolescents' mental health. To achieve this, we sought to test the mediating effect of commercial fear of missing out (FOMO) related to gadgets and clothing items on the relationship between the need to belong and psychological distress. The research was conducted on a sample of 335 Romanian adolescents (54.9% female, 45.1% male), aged between 14 and 19 years old (M = 17.7…
Why Are We so Easily Ashamed? Examining the Hidden Scars of Early Exposure to Domestic Violence
The role of alcohol consumption motives in the relationships between psychological distress, emotional dysregulation, and problematic alcohol consumption. A mediation model
The objectives of the current study were to investigate the potential mediating role of alcohol consumption motives in the relationships between psychological distress and problematic alcohol consumption, and emotional dysregulation and problematic alcohol consumption. This study included 292 participants from Romania, with 82.5% female, ranging in age from 19 to 62 years (M = 28.71; SD = 9.34). The participants completed instruments assessing ps…
The Role of Social Conservatism and Family Vaues Regarding the Use of Pornography Among Romanians
Objective: model by exploring social conservatism and family values regarding the use of pornography (FVUP). Method: 501 Romanian individuals, aged 18-76 (M = 22.77, SD = 9.29), 71.9% females. Results: Social conservatism and FVUP provide a significant additional explanatory power, explaining 22.9% of the variance in the initial model. Moreover, social conservatism mediated the relationship between FVUP and moral disapproval of pornography, while…
The Roles of Frequency of Pornography Use, and Moral Incongruence in the Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction, and Psychological Distress Related to the Use of Pornography
Objective: This study aims to examine how the frequency of pornography use mediates between sexual satisfaction and psychological distress related to the use of pornography, moderated by moral incongruence. Method: 943 individuals from Romania, aged 18-65 (M = 27.95; SD = 9.29), 70.1% of whom were women, all in romantic relationships. Results: The frequency of pornography use mediated the link between sexual satisfaction and psychological distres…
Examination of Gender Differences in Depression, Relationship Satisfaction, and Problematic Pornography Use Among Romanian Gay Men and Lesbian Women
This study investigates factors influencing the psychological well-being of gay and lesbian individuals in Romania. Participants (N = 172) included 61.6% gay and 38.4% lesbians, currently in relationships, aged between 18 and 62 years (M = 28.28; SD = 9.53). Surveys assessed relationship satisfaction, depression, and problematic pornography use. Significant associations were found among these variables, with gender differences observed. We tested…
War’s unseen wounds
The present study contributes to the understanding of the studied variables in the context of the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as to a deeper comprehension of how physical proximity is related to individual emotional outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Factors of Fake News Sharing in the Context of the Ukraine–Russia Conflict
This study examines the separate and joint effects of potential factors of fake news dissemination. A sample of 359 Romanian participants (61.3% female), aged between 18-79 years (M = 45.01; SD = 15.69) filled questionnaires assessing their perceptions of conflict between European Union (EU) and Ukraine; fake news sharing, and various socio-demographic data. Our results revealed that the behaviour of sharing fake news is positively associated wit…
The value of motherhood and psychological distress among infertile women
Introduction: The present study investigated psychological distress and coping strategies among infertile women during the COVID-19 pandemic using a multi-dimensional model of infertility-related stress. We explored the associations between individual (i.e., age) and situational characteristics related to infertility (i.e., duration of infertility, cause of infertility, number of lost pregnancies, and assisted reproductive techniques [ART] status…
“The war is here!” anxiety, trauma centrality, and the mediating role of daily stressors in Romanian and Ukrainian civilians
The present work contributes by enhancing knowledge about the relationships between trauma centrality, daily stressors, and anxiety within a war context, and the particularization of Carlson and Dalenberg's model (2000) in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
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The value of motherhood and psychological distress among infertile women
Introduction: The present study investigated psychological distress and coping strategies among infertile women during the COVID-19 pandemic using a multi-dimensional model of infertility-related stress. We explored the associations between individual (i.e., age) and situational characteristics related to infertility (i.e., duration of infertility, cause of infertility, number of lost pregnancies, and assisted reproductive techniques [ART] status…
“The war is here!” anxiety, trauma centrality, and the mediating role of daily stressors in Romanian and Ukrainian civilians
The present work contributes by enhancing knowledge about the relationships between trauma centrality, daily stressors, and anxiety within a war context, and the particularization of Carlson and Dalenberg's model (2000) in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
The role of alcohol consumption motives in the relationships between psychological distress, emotional dysregulation, and problematic alcohol consumption. A mediation model
The objectives of the current study were to investigate the potential mediating role of alcohol consumption motives in the relationships between psychological distress and problematic alcohol consumption, and emotional dysregulation and problematic alcohol consumption. This study included 292 participants from Romania, with 82.5% female, ranging in age from 19 to 62 years (M = 28.71; SD = 9.34). The participants completed instruments assessing ps…
The Role of Social Conservatism and Family Vaues Regarding the Use of Pornography Among Romanians
Objective: model by exploring social conservatism and family values regarding the use of pornography (FVUP). Method: 501 Romanian individuals, aged 18-76 (M = 22.77, SD = 9.29), 71.9% females. Results: Social conservatism and FVUP provide a significant additional explanatory power, explaining 22.9% of the variance in the initial model. Moreover, social conservatism mediated the relationship between FVUP and moral disapproval of pornography, while…
The Roles of Frequency of Pornography Use, and Moral Incongruence in the Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction, and Psychological Distress Related to the Use of Pornography
Objective: This study aims to examine how the frequency of pornography use mediates between sexual satisfaction and psychological distress related to the use of pornography, moderated by moral incongruence. Method: 943 individuals from Romania, aged 18-65 (M = 27.95; SD = 9.29), 70.1% of whom were women, all in romantic relationships. Results: The frequency of pornography use mediated the link between sexual satisfaction and psychological distres…
Examination of Gender Differences in Depression, Relationship Satisfaction, and Problematic Pornography Use Among Romanian Gay Men and Lesbian Women
This study investigates factors influencing the psychological well-being of gay and lesbian individuals in Romania. Participants (N = 172) included 61.6% gay and 38.4% lesbians, currently in relationships, aged between 18 and 62 years (M = 28.28; SD = 9.53). Surveys assessed relationship satisfaction, depression, and problematic pornography use. Significant associations were found among these variables, with gender differences observed. We tested…
War’s unseen wounds
The present study contributes to the understanding of the studied variables in the context of the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as to a deeper comprehension of how physical proximity is related to individual emotional outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Factors of Fake News Sharing in the Context of the Ukraine–Russia Conflict
This study examines the separate and joint effects of potential factors of fake news dissemination. A sample of 359 Romanian participants (61.3% female), aged between 18-79 years (M = 45.01; SD = 15.69) filled questionnaires assessing their perceptions of conflict between European Union (EU) and Ukraine; fake news sharing, and various socio-demographic data. Our results revealed that the behaviour of sharing fake news is positively associated wit…
Addressing Internet Addiction Among Adolescents
Internet addiction represents one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary society, particularly among adolescents, with treatment approaches in mental health lacking standardization. This study proposes guidelines that psychotherapists and mental health workers can utilize as foundational principles in their tailored interventions. By synthesizing existing literature, the study explores common therapeutic techniques to construct a compreh…
The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model
Objective: This study aims to examine how positive and negative metacognitions about sex (MSS) mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Method: = 27.21; SD = 8.74), 64.4% of whom were women. Results: Both positive and negative MSS mediated the link between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Conclusion: MSS plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics …
Uncovering the Role of Materialism Values in the Relationship Between Compulsive Buying and Psychological Distress
The present research investigates the relationships between compulsive buying, materialism values, and psychological distress, utilizing the Two-Factor Model of Compulsive Buying. Our study aims to examine the mediating effect of materialism values on the relationship between psychological distress and compulsive buying behaviors. Conducted with a sample of 230 females, participants completed comprehensive questionnaires measuring the constructs …
Exploring the Role of Workaholism and Social Support in Social Anxiety and Loneliness. Findings and Implications From a Cross-Sectional Study in a Romanian Sample
The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to address a gap in the literature regarding the potential role of workaholism and social support in the development of social anxiety and loneliness. This study involved 338 individuals from Romania, with 53.8% females and 45.9% males, ranging in age from 18 to 45 (M = 24.79, SD = 4.75). Participants completed instruments assessing workaholism, social anxiety, loneliness, social support, and socio…
The Mediating Role of Commercial Fomo Between Adolescents’ Need to Belong and Psychological Distress
The present study was designed to investigate the impact of advertising on adolescents' mental health. To achieve this, we sought to test the mediating effect of commercial fear of missing out (FOMO) related to gadgets and clothing items on the relationship between the need to belong and psychological distress. The research was conducted on a sample of 335 Romanian adolescents (54.9% female, 45.1% male), aged between 14 and 19 years old (M = 17.7…
Why Are We so Easily Ashamed? Examining the Hidden Scars of Early Exposure to Domestic Violence
From Code to Canvas
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in art creation has intensified debate about how AI‐generated artworks are aesthetically evaluated. Previous research has shown that artworks identified as AI‐generated are often evaluated more negatively than human‐made artworks. The present study examined whether aesthetic evaluations change after authorship is attributed to AI, a human, or a human using AI, relative to initial author‐blind appraisals. P…
Why Sexual Satisfaction Matters for Problematic Pornography Consumption
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the role of motives for pornography use and moral disapproval of pornography in the association between sexual satisfaction and problematic pornography consumption. Method: The sample included 933 Romanian adults, aged 18–75 years (M = 29.22; SD = 10.07), most of whom were female (69.1%). Participants completed measures of sexual satisfaction, problematic pornography consumption, motives for pornography use…
From Pornography to Somatic Symptoms. A Moderated Mediation Model Involving Moral Disapproval of Pornography and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation
Objective The present study aimed to examine the association between problematic pornography consumption (PPC) and somatic symptoms, and to investigate whether difficulties in emotion regulation and moral disapproval of pornography play a role in this relationship.Method A sample of 321 individuals, aged between 18 and 64 years (M = 24.85, SD = 8.93), completed self-report measures assessing problematic pornography consumption, difficulties in em…
The Role of Alexithymia and Psychological Distress in Internet Addiction Among Romanians
The aim of the present study is to reveal the potential mediating role of alexithymia in the relationship between psychological distress and internet addiction. This research was conducted on a sample of 625 participants ( M = 24.53; SD = 6.84), and 446 were female (71.4%). They filled out a questionnaire designed to assess psychological distress, internet addiction, and alexithymia. Our results reveal the direct relationship between psychologica…
Psychology (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Mental health (8 works) · Distress (7 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (7 works) · Mediation (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Pornography (6 works) · Psychological distress (6 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (6 works)