Study suggests eye contact reduces lying
From the University of Tampere press release: A new study from the University of Tampere found that eye contact can make us act more honestly. In everyday life, we often find ourselves in situations where…
Study suggests community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults
From the University of California – San Francisco press release: An innovative San Francisco program of community choirs for older adults found that singing in a choir reduced loneliness and increased interest in life, but…
Study suggests psychological science can make your meetings better
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Drawing from almost 200 scientific studies on workplace meetings, a team of psychological scientists provides recommendations for making the most out of meetings before they start, as…
Study links excessive posting of selfies to increase in narcissism
From the Swansea University press release: A new study has established that excessive use of social media, in particular the posting of images and selfies, is associated with a subsequent increase in narcissism. Published in…
Study suggests grief linked to sleep disturbances that can be bad for the heart
From the Rice University press release: People who have recently lost a spouse are more likely to have sleep disturbances that exacerbate levels of inflammation in the body, according to new research from Rice University…
Study suggests parents prioritize naturalness when picking out products for their kids
From the Faculty of Science – University of Copenhagen press release: In a world of vast consumer choice, ambiguous product descriptions and self-appointed experts, parents face a minefield when picking out food, toys or other…
Study suggests open communication is necessary for cooperation
From the Institute of Science and Technology Austria press release: Indirect reciprocity is a model that explores how humans act when their reputation is at stake, and which social norms people use to evaluate the…
Study suggests non-cognitive skills are also needed for success in life
From the University of Adelaide press release: Research carried out at the University of Adelaide and the University of Bristol has examined long-held beliefs that success in school and careers is due to more than…
Study looks at how clarity of speaking style can affect memory
From the Acoustical Society of America press release: Some conversations are forgotten as soon as they are over, while other exchanges may leave lasting imprints. University of Texas at Austin researchers Sandie Keerstock and Rajka…
Study suggests people link body shapes with personality traits
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: When we meet new people, our first impressions of their personality may depend, at least in part, on their body shape, according to research published in Psychological Science,…