Tag: wellbeing

Study suggests neighbourhood well-being and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home

From the University of Birmingham press release: A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship… Read more »

Study suggests smartphone use during dinner out may lessen enjoyment

From the University of British Columbia press release: Smartphones might make people feel more connected, but they likely don’t belong at the dinner table, according to new research from the… Read more »

Study suggests subjective experience isn’t just all in your head

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: Our own unique experiences shape how we view the world and respond to the events in our lives. But experience is highly subjective…. Read more »

Study suggests a majority of middle-aged people show a high level of mental well-being

From the University of Jyväskylä press release: A recent study at the University of Jyväskylä has found a surprisingly high level of mental well-being among middle-aged individuals. The study examined… Read more »

Study suggests self-defeating humor promotes psychological well-being

From the University of Granada press release: UGR researchers from the Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC) have established that individuals who frequently use self-defeating humour — aimed at… Read more »

Study suggests exposure to nature in cities can help mental well-being

From the King’s College London press release: Researchers at King’s College London, landscape architects J & L Gibbons and art foundation Nomad Projects have used smartphone-based technology to assess the… Read more »

Study suggests blurring the boundaries between work and personal life can lead to exhaustion

From the Springer press release: In working life it’s now almost expected that employees answer work-related emails after hours, or take their laptops with them on holiday. But the blurring… Read more »

Study suggests children’s screen-time guidelines may be too restrictive

From the University of Oxford press release: Digital screen use is a staple of contemporary life for adults and children, whether they are browsing on laptops and smartphones, or watching… Read more »