Category: Relationships

Study looks at reasons for Christmas shopping excesses

From the University of Gothenburg press release via EurekAlert!: The stereotypical Christmas gift shopper is a stressed-to-the-max individual with a filled-to-the-rim shopping cart in a busy shopping mall. The shopping… Read more »

Study suggests people-pleasers may be tempted to overeat in some social situations

From the Case Western Reserve University press release: If you are a people-pleaser who strives to keep your social relationships smooth and comfortable, you might find yourself overeating in certain… Read more »

Study suggests mentoring relationships may benefit victims of child abuse or domestic violence

From the Concordia University press release: Can mentoring relationships help female students who survive childhood abuse or domestic violence? Absolutely, according to new research from Concordia University, published in the… Read more »

Study suggests Facebook can have its drawbacks for those with low self-esteem

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But… Read more »