From the NORC at the University of Chicago press release: A new survey reveals that 58 percent of American teens report taking significant breaks from social media, and that many of these breaks are voluntary.…
From the Brigham Young University press release: New research from BYU social work professor Kevin Shafer shows that a dad’s depression can have a specific impact on his parenting. “Many studies look at moms who…
From the British Psychological Society press release: Exposure to the aroma of rosemary essential oil can significantly enhance working memory in children. This is one the findings of a study presented today, Thursday 4 May…
From the University of Liverpool press release: New research from the University of Liverpool shows that the body size of mannequins used to advertise female fashion in the UK are too thin and may be…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: An innovative study of children and parents in both Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, led by University of Cambridge researchers Michelle R. Ellefson and Claire Hughes,…
From the University of Washington press release: Girls start believing they aren’t good at math, science and even computers at a young age — but providing fun STEM activities at school and home may spark…
From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Reading supportive comments, “likes” and private messages from social media friends prior to taking a test may help college students who have high levels of test-anxiety significantly…
From the Penn State press release: Mindfulness training may be one way to help students successfully transition to college life, according to Penn State researchers. The first semester of college is a time of great…
From the University of Washington press release: A favorite childhood pastime — swinging on the playground swing set — also may be teaching kids how to get along. The measured, synchronous movement of children on…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Adolescents face many challenging decisions. So, do consumers. A new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows how collaborations between psychologists and economists…