Tag: self-control

Study looks at how parent’s job stress affects children’s health

From the University of Houston press release: Researchers have long known that sick children can affect a company’s bottom line, as employees are distracted or have to take time off… Read more »

Study suggests a certain personality trait increases risk of falling victim to cybercrime

From the Michigan State University press release: Impulse online shopping, downloading music and compulsive email use are all signs of a certain personality trait that make you a target for… Read more »

Study suggests today’s kids are better at delaying gratification

From the American Psychological Association press release: Some 50 years since the original “marshmallow test” in which most preschoolers gobbled up one treat immediately rather than wait several minutes to… Read more »

Study suggests brain anatomy may play a role in determining food choices

From the INSEAD press release: Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control is linked to our neurobiology,… Read more »

Study suggests too much TV at age 2 makes for less healthy adolescents

From the University of Montreal press release: Watching too much television at age 2 can translate into poorer eating habits in adolescence and poorer performance in school, researchers at Université… Read more »

Study suggests impulsivity may correlate with altruism in close relationships

From the Association for Psychological Science press release via ScienceDaily: When faced with the choice of sacrificing time and energy for a loved one or taking the self-centered route, people’s… Read more »

Study suggests cultural differences in self-regulation gender gap

From the Oregon State University press release via EurekAlert!: A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children –… Read more »