Psychology
Why do some people doubt their abilities more than others
Two groups are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence.
Love, support… and a healthier gut? Marriage tied to lower obesity risk
The study is the first to demonstrate how social bonds influence weight and eating behaviors.
Depersonalisation really does make us see ourselves differently
The face in the mirror isn’t always you.
The fear of rejection can significantly impact kids behavior in peer groups
New research highlights how rejection sensitivity shapes children’s social behavior in school.
Cultural identity and resilience: Insights into the meaning of life
Exploring the influencing factors related to college students’ sense of meaning in life.
Romantic relationships: Certain types of playfulness are linked to more secure attachment styles
Extending the study of playfulness in romantic life.
When a spouse dies, there is no relief, regardless of gender, health or wealth
Grief and loneliness universal.
Interactions with friends and family may boost our immune system
Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection.
Long-distance friendships can positively influence community-based conversation
Friendships from afar may offer unexpected benefits for environmental conservation.
Study finds: Giving a gift late Still delivers joy
Researchers found that recipients aren't nearly as upset about getting a late gift as givers assume they will be.
Parent’s suicide age linked to higher offspring suicide risk
The findings support the idea of a dynamic process of grief.
The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits
How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol?
Masks make it difficult to read emotions, study
Decoding emotions, especially sadness, behind masks requires extra brain power.
Neglecting “unknown unknowns” can impact decision-making
Study proposes a new bias: the tendency to assume one has adequate information to make a decision.
Dungeons and Dragons helps autistic layers gain confidence
Dungeons and Dragons provided a sense of escapism and comfort, with many participants applying their experiences to their daily lives.
Why kids struggle with focus
Children often struggle to focus on tasks because they explore too much, gathering extra information even when they know what they need.
Placebos can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression
People who knowingly took placebos had a significant drop in stress, anxiety, and depression within two weeks.
Marriage boosts health and well-being in aging men
It is known how marriage changes in old age affect successful aging. Scientists wanted to determine if different marriage patterns relate to physical health...
Illinois youth’s mental health crises declined after COVID
Outpatient ER visits for depression and anxiety dropped and in-patient hospitalization rate stayed the same, indicating mental health crisis.
Predictable patterns in mental disorder symptoms
Mental disorders like depression and anxiety have many symptoms, people with the same diagnosis can show different combinations of symptoms.
Dogs react to human stress by making more pessimistic choices
New research from the University of Bristol shows that dogs pick up on human stress smells, making them more pessimistic about their choices. Published...
Can LSD provide psychological strength and resilience?
Results from 5 million unemployed US job seekers cast doubt on the link between psychedelics and resilience.