From the University of Kent press release via HealthCanal: University of Kent research has demonstrated how computer mediation could help combat bullying in schools. The six-month study focussed on students aged 12-13 and their use…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Research on sex and trauma faces an ethical dilemma: how can we find out more about the effects of such psychologically sensitive topics without hurting the people…
From the Mayo Clinic press release via EurekAlert!: Mayo Clinic researchers, in collaboration with other research institutions and youth mental health experts, are publishing new guidelines for primary care providers and mental health specialists to…
From the UC Berkeley press release: Reinforcing that the best things in life are free, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that online freebie-exchange communities such as “Freecycle” and “Couchsurfing” foster greater…
From the Michigan State University press release: If lower-income mothers want kids with healthy diets, it’s best to adopt healthy eating habits themselves and encourage their children to eat good foods rather than use force,…
From the Indiana University press release via EurekAlert!: If you are a white girl, a black girl or a black boy, exposure to today’s electronic media in the long run tends to make you feel…
From the Michigan State University press release via EurekAlert!: Married people may be happier in the long run than those who aren’t married, according to new research by Michigan State University scientists. Their study, online…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: People make decisions all the time. What sandwich to order, whether to walk through that puddle or around it, what school to go to and so on.…
From the American University press release via Newswise: It’s one of the biggest moneymakers for Hollywood and its media empire: reruns. Reruns of television shows and movies allow for people to watch their favorite moments…
From the University of Queensland press release: Despite our inclination to believe equality within a team or group is important, new research suggests that a built-in hierarchy leads to fewer group conflicts and higher productivity.…