Research gap analyses
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- Abstract Although research has shown that conflicting expectations exist in the marital role for women, little is known about the impact of this conflict on female psychological well-being.
Abstract Although research has shown that conflicting expectations exist in the marital role for women, little is known about the impact of this conflict on female psychological well-being.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2005.5 · weak evidence - Although the number of older adults with cognitive impairment continues to grow, few studies have examined the variation in activity and quality of life based on the older adults' cognitive status.
Although the number of older adults with cognitive impairment continues to grow, few studies have examined the variation in activity and quality of life based on the older adults' cognitive status.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2013 · weak evidence - OBJECTIVE: Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent and often chronic condition, the relationship between PTSD and functioning and quality of life remains incompletely under
OBJECTIVE: Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent and often chronic condition, the relationship between PTSD and functioning and quality of life remains incompletely understood.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2005.8 · weak evidence - Although research has identified gender differences in the interpersonal antecedents of depressive symptoms in youth, little is known about gender differences in the interpersonal consequences of depr
Although research has identified gender differences in the interpersonal antecedents of depressive symptoms in youth, little is known about gender differences in the interpersonal consequences of depression.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2004.5 · weak evidence - Notably, existing studies have primarily examined the relationship between active learning and anxiety, and no studies have specifically assessed the relationship between active learning and depressio
Notably, existing studies have primarily examined the relationship between active learning and anxiety, and no studies have specifically assessed the relationship between active learning and depression.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1992.5 · weak evidence - Although the social cognitive career theory model posits that personality could influence career exploration through both personal agency and contextual factors, very few studies have examined the two
Although the social cognitive career theory model posits that personality could influence career exploration through both personal agency and contextual factors, very few studies have examined the two possible paths simultaneously.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2017.8 · weak evidence - Although previous studies have found that mindfulness positively predicts eudaimonic well-being, the underlying mechanism remains to be explored and verified from a theoretical perspective.
Although previous studies have found that mindfulness positively predicts eudaimonic well-being, the underlying mechanism remains to be explored and verified from a theoretical perspective.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2023.5 · weak evidence - OBJECTIVE: Despite the fact that two-thirds of all the people with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the emotional state and quality of life (QOL) of subjects with HIV in this regi
OBJECTIVE: Despite the fact that two-thirds of all the people with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the emotional state and quality of life (QOL) of subjects with HIV in this region.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2014 · weak evidence - Implications for further investigation of the utility of self-efficacy theory to the understanding of vocational behavior and for the applications of the model to career counseling are discussed.
Implications for further investigation of the utility of self-efficacy theory to the understanding of vocational behavior and for the applications of the model to career counseling are discussed.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1998.2 · weak evidence - Although negatively biased cognitions are well documented in depressed patients and to some extent in recovered patients, it remains unclear whether these abnormalities are present before the first de
Although negatively biased cognitions are well documented in depressed patients and to some extent in recovered patients, it remains unclear whether these abnormalities are present before the first depressive episode.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2015 · weak evidence - BACKGROUND: While there has been considerable attention given to the multitude of maternal factors that contribute to perinatal conditions and poor birth outcomes, few studies have aimed to understand
BACKGROUND: While there has been considerable attention given to the multitude of maternal factors that contribute to perinatal conditions and poor birth outcomes, few studies have aimed to understand the impact of fathers or partners.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2019.2 · weak evidence - The analysis was limited to articles in English published between January 1, 2000 and September 1, 2021 on PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar using the following keywords: pregnancy, adolescents
The analysis was limited to articles in English published between January 1, 2000 and September 1, 2021 on PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar using the following keywords: pregnancy, adolescents, adolescence, risk factors, support fac
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2021 · weak evidence - Parenting plays a critical role in shaping emotional development; however, how parenting practices interact with ADHD symptoms to influence ED, anger, and social functioning remains underexplored, par
Parenting plays a critical role in shaping emotional development; however, how parenting practices interact with ADHD symptoms to influence ED, anger, and social functioning remains underexplored, particularly across cross‐national contexts
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2018.8 · weak evidence - Although more recent studies have emphasized the importance of metacognition for successful prospective remembering, very little is known about the development of metacognitive abilities across the li
Although more recent studies have emphasized the importance of metacognition for successful prospective remembering, very little is known about the development of metacognitive abilities across the lifespan and their impact on PM performanc
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2019.5 · weak evidence - Empirical examination of components of behavioral parent training programs is necessary to inform treatment effectiveness and efficiency; however, comprehensive research on many components is lacking.
Empirical examination of components of behavioral parent training programs is necessary to inform treatment effectiveness and efficiency; however, comprehensive research on many components is lacking.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2019.2 · weak evidence - Abstract Although the majority of assisted living facilities operate as for-profit organizations and serve increasingly frail elderly populations, little is known about the impact of ownership on the
Abstract Although the majority of assisted living facilities operate as for-profit organizations and serve increasingly frail elderly populations, little is known about the impact of ownership on the quality of care in assisted living.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2008 · weak evidence - Developmental trajectories of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity in genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorders are not well unde
Developmental trajectories of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity in genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorders are not well understood.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2015 · weak evidence - Abstract Violence against Indigenous women tends to be disproportionately high, yet little is known about the historical and community factors that may exacerbate and perpetuate intimate partner viole
Abstract Violence against Indigenous women tends to be disproportionately high, yet little is known about the historical and community factors that may exacerbate and perpetuate intimate partner violence (IPV).
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2007 · weak evidence - However, these results need to be explored with clinical samples to understand their full potential for clinical interventions within a behavioral paradigm to partnered people's sexual problems.
However, these results need to be explored with clinical samples to understand their full potential for clinical interventions within a behavioral paradigm to partnered people's sexual problems.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2021.5 · weak evidence - Since few studies have examined how communicator characteristics may predispose individuals to loneliness and perpetuate the condition once it has developed, this essay explores the relationships betw
Since few studies have examined how communicator characteristics may predispose individuals to loneliness and perpetuate the condition once it has developed, this essay explores the relationships between such characteristics and loneliness.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2010.2 · weak evidence - While considerable attention has been given to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for bipolar disorder, the practical significance of CBT in reducing manic symptoms remains unexplored.
While considerable attention has been given to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for bipolar disorder, the practical significance of CBT in reducing manic symptoms remains unexplored.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2010.2 · weak evidence - While substantial attention has been paid to the impact of sudden disasters on survivors and bereaved relatives, little is known about the health risks to those who perform helper roles.
While substantial attention has been paid to the impact of sudden disasters on survivors and bereaved relatives, little is known about the health risks to those who perform helper roles.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2011 · weak evidence - While much of the research on prediction of suicidal behaviour has concentrated on demographic factors, little is known about the psychological variables that precede the suicidal act.
While much of the research on prediction of suicidal behaviour has concentrated on demographic factors, little is known about the psychological variables that precede the suicidal act.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2004.8 · weak evidence - These data support the further study of mindfulness-based approaches in the treatment of sexual difficulties characterized by a disconnection between genital and subjective sexual response.
These data support the further study of mindfulness-based approaches in the treatment of sexual difficulties characterized by a disconnection between genital and subjective sexual response.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2017 · weak evidence - However, studies are scarce that collected naturalistic observations to broadly assess children's early life experiences and test their associations with developmental outcomes in middle childhood.
However, studies are scarce that collected naturalistic observations to broadly assess children's early life experiences and test their associations with developmental outcomes in middle childhood.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2018.8 · weak evidence - OBJECTIVE: Sexual assault history is associated with higher risk of problem drinking in women, yet little is known about mechanisms linking trauma histories to women's problem drinking.
OBJECTIVE: Sexual assault history is associated with higher risk of problem drinking in women, yet little is known about mechanisms linking trauma histories to women's problem drinking.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2014.2 · weak evidence - CONTEXT: Frequent participation in cognitively stimulating activities has been hypothesized to reduce risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), but prospective data regarding an association are lacking.
CONTEXT: Frequent participation in cognitively stimulating activities has been hypothesized to reduce risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), but prospective data regarding an association are lacking.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2018.2 · weak evidence - Social support is associated prospectively with cognitive decline and dementia among the elderly; however, little is known about the impact of social support on healthy neurological aging.
Social support is associated prospectively with cognitive decline and dementia among the elderly; however, little is known about the impact of social support on healthy neurological aging.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2020.2 · weak evidence - While the school environment is critical for adolescents' psychological development, how the school environment influences depression among different racial groups has not been fully explored.
While the school environment is critical for adolescents' psychological development, how the school environment influences depression among different racial groups has not been fully explored.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2020.8 · weak evidence - However, it remains unclear whether autobiographical memory specificity differs among individuals being exposed to different types of trauma and whether emotion affects OGM for varied trauma types.
However, it remains unclear whether autobiographical memory specificity differs among individuals being exposed to different types of trauma and whether emotion affects OGM for varied trauma types.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2018.5 · weak evidence - OBJECTIVE: Although suicide is a major cause of mortality for individuals with eating disorders (EDs), researches about potential factors predicting suicide attempts in ED are insufficient.
OBJECTIVE: Although suicide is a major cause of mortality for individuals with eating disorders (EDs), researches about potential factors predicting suicide attempts in ED are insufficient.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2013 · weak evidence - Emotion dysregulation and trait anger are seen as central aspects of aggression in borderline personality disorder (BPD); their interplay in aggression of BPD, however, remains unclear.
Emotion dysregulation and trait anger are seen as central aspects of aggression in borderline personality disorder (BPD); their interplay in aggression of BPD, however, remains unclear.
Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2014.5 · weak evidence - Adopting these strategies will enable the potential of diasporas to be realized in a way that is responsible, sustainable, and impactful, empowering those groups to contribute to peacebuilding, recove
Adopting these strategies will enable the potential of diasporas to be realized in a way that is responsible, sustainable, and impactful, empowering those groups to contribute to peacebuilding, recovery and development efforts globally. 1 E
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence - Main findings: The results of the study have shown that the scope and level of reported disclosures by WIG-20 companies – that are best performing and positive toward sustainability – is insufficient
Main findings: The results of the study have shown that the scope and level of reported disclosures by WIG-20 companies – that are best performing and positive toward sustainability – is insufficient and reporting practices do not meet prop
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence - By way of recommendation, there is a need for constant political sensitization and education of constituent members at the grassroots in the political processes, so they can articulate their demands p
By way of recommendation, there is a need for constant political sensitization and education of constituent members at the grassroots in the political processes, so they can articulate their demands properly and hold their representative to
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence - Although trafficking in human beings was criminalized in Spain in 2010, data on this phenomenon are scarce and incomplete, consisting only of cases formally identified by police as having a very clear
Although trafficking in human beings was criminalized in Spain in 2010, data on this phenomenon are scarce and incomplete, consisting only of cases formally identified by police as having a very clear bias to trafficking for sexual exploita
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2022 · weak evidence - Abstract There is currently insufficient research guiding policymakers concerning the influence of the presenting health condition of disability welfare recipients on both their receptivity to health
Abstract There is currently insufficient research guiding policymakers concerning the influence of the presenting health condition of disability welfare recipients on both their receptivity to health intervention and potential eventual retu
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2022 · weak evidence - BACKGROUND: Despite the dramatic increase in use of the term 'frailty' over the past two decades, there is a lack of consensus in the literature about its meaning and use, and no clear conceptual guid
BACKGROUND: Despite the dramatic increase in use of the term 'frailty' over the past two decades, there is a lack of consensus in the literature about its meaning and use, and no clear conceptual guidelines for identifying and describing ol
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2007 · weak evidence - Although much has been done to address financial inclusion, relatively little is known about the determinants of youth financial inclusion as well as the impact of financial inclusion on youth's willi
Although much has been done to address financial inclusion, relatively little is known about the determinants of youth financial inclusion as well as the impact of financial inclusion on youth's willingness to engage in entrepreneurship in
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2018.5 · weak evidence - The findings advocate for understanding migrant mental health as a public health issue rather than solely a clinical one, suggesting that treatment-focused policies are insufficient without addressing
The findings advocate for understanding migrant mental health as a public health issue rather than solely a clinical one, suggesting that treatment-focused policies are insufficient without addressing broader socio-economic vulnerabilities.
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2019.8 · weak evidence - Research has shown that living away from one's biological father is associated with a greater risk of adverse child and adolescent outcomes; yet, the role of the father‐child relationship in understan
Research has shown that living away from one's biological father is associated with a greater risk of adverse child and adolescent outcomes; yet, the role of the father‐child relationship in understanding this association has not been direc
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2012 · weak evidence - The limited research on pornography represents a critical omission given the widespread popularity of such content among the global youth and the imperative to comprehend the migration patterns of pro
The limited research on pornography represents a critical omission given the widespread popularity of such content among the global youth and the imperative to comprehend the migration patterns of problematic or illicit cultural production
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2020.2 · weak evidence - Although the validity of estimates of aggression prevalence with the POPAS instrument needs to be investigated further, such a survey may be helpful in gaining insight rather quickly into the level of
Although the validity of estimates of aggression prevalence with the POPAS instrument needs to be investigated further, such a survey may be helpful in gaining insight rather quickly into the level of day-to-day contact with aggressive beha
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2013.2 · weak evidence - OBJECTIVE: Evidence-based brief interventions for primary care patients with at-risk drinking include personalized feedback on alcohol-related risks, yet little is known about associations between alc
OBJECTIVE: Evidence-based brief interventions for primary care patients with at-risk drinking include personalized feedback on alcohol-related risks, yet little is known about associations between alcohol screening scores and outcomes among
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2004 · weak evidence - While algorithmic bias and discriminatory outcomes from machine learning models trained on incomplete or historically biased datasets are documented, there is no systematic empirical framework for aud
While algorithmic bias and discriminatory outcomes from machine learning models trained on incomplete or historically biased datasets are documented, there is no systematic empirical framework for auditing and measuring bias severity across
Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence - Quantitative results vary widely across environmental zones, depending on crop species, agricultural inputs, and yield.
Quantitative results vary widely across environmental zones, depending on crop species, agricultural inputs, and yield.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 1989.7 · weak evidence - Soil physicochemical properties play a key role in plant growth and development; however, owing to land use change and successive planting, long-term changes in soil physicochemical properties are rar
Soil physicochemical properties play a key role in plant growth and development; however, owing to land use change and successive planting, long-term changes in soil physicochemical properties are rarely reported.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2023 · weak evidence - mg/kg; 10% are sufficient and 90% have insufficient available Zn content; the available Mn level was insufficient in all soil samples.
mg/kg; 10% are sufficient and 90% have insufficient available Zn content; the available Mn level was insufficient in all soil samples.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2021.7 · weak evidence - Abstract Although it is known that multiple interactions among plant functional traits, microbial properties, and abiotic soil parameters influence the nutrient turnover, the relative contribution of
Abstract Although it is known that multiple interactions among plant functional traits, microbial properties, and abiotic soil parameters influence the nutrient turnover, the relative contribution of each of these groups of variables is poo
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2022.7 · weak evidence - The effects of microplastics (MPs) on soil microbial communities and antimicrobial resistance genes are not well understood.
The effects of microplastics (MPs) on soil microbial communities and antimicrobial resistance genes are not well understood.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence - Future studies are recommended to monitor soil fertility parameters after repeated vinasse applications to fully evaluate long-term sustainability.
Future studies are recommended to monitor soil fertility parameters after repeated vinasse applications to fully evaluate long-term sustainability.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence - However, the effects of fire residues on soil CO₂ emissions and the germination of pioneer species in burned areas have been insufficiently studied.
However, the effects of fire residues on soil CO₂ emissions and the germination of pioneer species in burned areas have been insufficiently studied.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2022.3 · weak evidence - Abstract In contrast to upland croplands, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission from soils has rarely been investigated previously in fields with paddy rice cultivation.
Abstract In contrast to upland croplands, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission from soils has rarely been investigated previously in fields with paddy rice cultivation.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2021.3 · weak evidence - However, it remains unknown whether microbiota-mediated carbon metabolism in different soil layers exhibits a similar change pattern with elevation.
However, it remains unknown whether microbiota-mediated carbon metabolism in different soil layers exhibits a similar change pattern with elevation.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence - To date, systematic studies linking gut microbiota to body weight in this breed are lacking.
To date, systematic studies linking gut microbiota to body weight in this breed are lacking.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2023.7 · weak evidence - However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.
However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2023.3 · weak evidence - However,the environment risks of reclaimed-water irrigation still remain unknown.
However,the environment risks of reclaimed-water irrigation still remain unknown.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2016.3 · weak evidence - Viruses are abundant and ecologically important in soils, yet the persistence and production dynamics of extracellular virions remain poorly understood.
Viruses are abundant and ecologically important in soils, yet the persistence and production dynamics of extracellular virions remain poorly understood.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence - However, there is a lack of data on biochar-induced SOC sequestration in the long-term and under field conditions.
However, there is a lack of data on biochar-induced SOC sequestration in the long-term and under field conditions.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2024.3 · weak evidence - Abstract Drought is a key driver of vegetation dynamics, but plant water‐uptake patterns and consequent plant responses to drought are poorly understood at large spatial scales.
Abstract Drought is a key driver of vegetation dynamics, but plant water‐uptake patterns and consequent plant responses to drought are poorly understood at large spatial scales.
Agriculture · 3 papers · avg 2017.7 · weak evidence