From the Liebert publishers press release via EurekAlert!: People visit social networking sites such as Facebook for many reasons, including the positive emotional experience that people enjoy and want to repeat, according to an article…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: The report card is in, and the online dating industry won’t be putting this one on the fridge. A new scientific report concludes that although online dating…
From the University of Illinois press release: Researchers have found a way to study how our brains assess the behavior – and likely future actions – of others during competitive social interactions. Their study, described…
From the Kavli Foundation press release via ScienceDaily: After years of existing only in fiction, social robots are finally being designed that can more closely emulate how people express themselves, interact and learn – and…
From the University of Manchester press release: Researchers are suggesting that there is a link between the number of friends you have and the size of the region of the brain – known as the…
From the University of Parma press release via AlphaGalileo: This elementary feature of schizophrenia is particularly disabling for those affected by the condition, say Italian scientists. The study, published this week in Social Cognitive and…
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 social situations like Super Bowl…
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 in practice, people with low…
From the SAGE publications press release via EurekAlert!: Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again? The bad news is that desires for work and entertainment often win out in the…
From the SAGE publications press release via EurekAlert!: Love can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Which way it turns depends on the best way to protect the relationship, say researchers…