Fair bosses pay a price
From the Michigan State University media release: Bosses who are fair make their workers happier and their companies more productive, but in the end may be burning themselves out. A new study led by Michigan…
Big government — or good neighbors — can improve health
From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln media release: The nation’s left-leaning citizens might be pleased by the findings of a new University of Nebraska study that finds those who live in liberal states tend to be…
Higher status than one’s partner makes both men, women vulnerable to intimate partner violence
From the KILDEN – Information Centre for Gender Research in Norway media release: Having a higher income or education than your partner could be risky, as a higher socio-economic status than ones partner increases the…
Young children form first impressions from faces
From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Just like adults, children as young as 3 tend to judge an individual’s character traits, such as trustworthiness and competence, simply by looking at the person’s face,…
U of I study: Couples, pay attention to your relationship work ethic
From the University of Illinois media release: “When people enter the workplace, they make an effort to arrive on time, be productive throughout the day, listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors, try to get along…
Loneliness is a major health risk for older adults
From the University of Chicago media release: Feeling extreme loneliness can increase an older person’s chances of premature death by 14 percent, according to research by John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of…
Keep romance alive with double dates
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology media release: Going on a double date may be more effective at reigniting passion in your own relationship than the classic candlelit dinner for two. According to…
Heart disease risk linked with spousal social support
From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Matters of the heart can influence actual heart health, according to new research. A study from researchers at the University of Utah shows that the ways in…
Divorce rate cut in half for couples who discussed relationship movies
From the University of Rochester media release: Discussing five movies about relationships over a month could cut the three-year divorce rate for newlyweds in half, researchers report. The study, involving 174 couples, is the first…
Having a baby after fertility issues improves couples chances of staying together
From the Wiley media release: New reseach reveals that women who have a child after experiencing fertility problems are more likely to remain with their partner following infertility evaluations. Findings in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica…