Study examines routes to empathy
From the University at Buffalo press release: When it comes to empathy, the idiom that suggests “walking a mile in their shoes” turns out to be problematic advice, according to new research published in the…
Study debunks myth that red candies make one happier
From the Queensland University of Technology press release: A test to assess the effect of red Smarties on happiness has been used to teach the often “dull” or “boring” concepts of clinical research. The study,…
Study suggests pet dogs help kids feel less stressed
From the University of Florida press release: Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to a study by researchers from the University of Florida, who were among the first to…
Study examines the psychological effects of functional intimacy
From the University of Chicago Booth School of Business press release: Whether a nurse is prepping you for a shot at the doctor’s office or you are being patted down at the airport before catching a…
Study looks at motivations behind participation in extreme sports
From the Queensland University of Technology press release: Researchers have debunked the myth that extreme sportsmen and women are adrenalin junkies with a death wish, according to a new study. The research has been published…
Study suggests swearing aloud may increase strength
From the British Psychological Society press release: In the research, Dr Stephens and his team conducted two experiments. In the first, 29 participants completed a test of anaerobic power — a short, intense period on…
Research evaluates effectiveness of yoga in treating major depression
From the Care New England press release: When treating depression, the goal is to help individuals achieve full recovery and normal functioning. While traditional treatment such as medication or psychotherapy is effective for many patients,…
Abusing power hurts leaders too
From the University of Florida press release: We know that power can corrupt, making people act in ways that harm others. But new research from the University of Florida shows that when the powerful misbehave,…
‘Narrative expressive writing’ might protect against harmful health effects of divorce-related stress
From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: For people going through a divorce, a technique called narrative expressive writing — not just writing about their emotions, but creating a meaningful narrative of their experience —…
Living in a poor area increases the risk of anxiety in women, but not in men
From the University of Cambridge press release: Women living in the most deprived areas are over 60% more likely to have anxiety as women living in richer areas. However, whether men lived in poorer or…