This preregistered replication attempt focuses on the finding from Ackerman, Nocera, & Bargh (2010; ANB) that holding a heavy object triggers concepts related to importance. ANB reported that participants who were holding a heavy clipboard rated a job candidate as better overall and more seriously interested in the job than participants holding a light clipboard. We failed to replicate ANB's results; instead, Bayes factor hypothesis tests indicated evidence for the absence of a difference between the heavy and the light condition in the overall evaluation and perceived seriousness of the candidate, and in participants' perceived task importance. Our findings highlight the importance of conducting preregistered replication research and illustrate the theoretical and practical advantages of Bayesian inference in psychological research.

UNSTRUCTURED Despite the high prevalence of sexual problems, there are both individual-level and system-level barriers to accessing help from a health professional. Online sexual health interventions may be more acceptable to people compared to face-to-face support. Public Sexual Health Clinics (SHCs) in the Netherlands organized a pilot to investigate to what extent online sexual health self-training programs (OSTPs) are helpful and acceptable for young people with sexual problems and can reach persons who do not seek face-to-face help from a health professional. A mixed-method study was conducted to answer these questions. Among the young users of OSTPs, a quantitative baseline and follow-up measurement were carried out. In addition, qualitative data was gathered by telephone interviews among a sample of respondents of the follow-up measurement and nurses of the SHCs. In a period of six months, a total of 1,028 young people completed the baseline measurement, 666 started with one of the OSTPs, 104 participants completed the follow up measurement. In addition, 8 young users and 8 nurses were interviewed. Despite the fact that not all participants complete the OSTPs, most participants are positive about them. The nurses also see added value in the OSTPs as additional services of SHCs. OSTPs can reach large numbers of young people with sexual problems who have not yet sought help from a health professional. Direct benefits occur for some of the participants and are expressed in a decrease in the level of complaints, more satisfaction with their sex life and more knowledge and understanding of the complaints experienced. Indirect benefits relate to normalization of the sexual problems, making it easier to communicate with a sex partner or seek further help from a health professional.

Background Web-based sexual health interventions may be more acceptable to people compared with face-to-face support, given the stigma and embarrassment often associated with sexual problems. The Dutch public sexual health clinics (SHCs) conducted an implementation pilot with 4 web-based self-training programs on sexual dysfunctions (WSTPs) for young people. In addition to a basic sexuality program, the WSTPs focused on the following complaints: pain during intercourse, premature ejaculation, and no sex drive. Objective This study aims to gain insight into the potential reach of the freely offered WSTPs; use, acceptance, evaluation, and perceived impact of the WSTPs by young people; and evaluation and acceptance of the WSTPs by nurses of the SHCs. Methods A quantitative baseline measurement (BM) and a follow-up measurement (FM) were conducted among the users. In addition, qualitative data were gathered through video interviews with a sample of respondents of the FM and nurses of the SHCs to gain more in-depth insights into their assessment of the WSTPs. Participants were recruited via social media, posters, and referrals by nurses of the SHCs. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Independent 2-tailed t tests and one-way independent ANOVAs were used to compare the scores between subgroups based on background characteristics. Dependent 2-tailed t tests were used to assess the possible changes between BM and FM. The interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis. Results A total of 1028 young people (aged 16-24 y) completed the BM, 666 started with 1 of the WSTPs, and 104 participants completed the FM. In addition, 8 users and 8 nurses were interviewed. Of the participants who completed the BM, 87.74% (902/1028) experienced moderate (411/1028, 39.98%) to high (491/1028, 47.76%) severity of complaints, of which 20.43% (210/1028) had had them for >1 year and 27.82% (286/1028) even for ≥2 years, and 38.91% (400/1028) were dissatisfied with their sex lives. Only 8.75% (90/1028) had sought professional help in the past 2 years. At FM, users rated satisfaction with their sex life more positively than they did at BM, and they experienced less discomfort from their complaints. The overall rating was positive, with a mean report grade of 7.3 (SD 1.45; on a 10-point scale). Anonymity, clear information and explanation, and practical exercises are indicated as strengths of the WSTPs, leading to more understanding and normalization. Nurses appreciate the high quality of information and accessibility of the WSTPs. They consider them as a valuable addition to the consultation hours. Conclusions WSTPs can reach a large number of young people with sexual problems who are less likely to seek professional help. This can result in an improved understanding of their issues, a decrease in complaints, and reduced barriers to communicating with a partner or professional.