progscrape: psychology

Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

9 days ago psypost.org psychology

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

28 days ago psypost.org psychology

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

22 days ago psypost.org psychology

A recent study shows that even 4-year-olds are driven to choose hard work over easy tasks if they know their actions have a lasting, meaningful impact.

18 days ago psypost.org psychology

From gut to brain: data-driven evidence suggests causal contribution of gut-microbiota to major depressive disorder in humans

11 days ago tandfonline.com brain psychology

Negative feelings about life are more common among teens on Instagram and TikTok

2 days ago psypost.org instagram psychology tiktok

'Rapunzel Syndrome': 16-year-old girl presented to emergency department with vomiting

23 days ago sciencealert.com psychology

Researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can perform a mental health evaluation at nearly the same accuracy as a team of psychiatrists

12 days ago uth.edu ai psychology

A British study has found thousands of new mothers suffering undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth

26 days ago uea.ac.uk psychology

Neuroticism amplifies the spread of fear and negativity during learning, new research finds

25 days ago psypost.org psychology

Families raising autistic children show resilience alongside higher stress

7 days ago research.uky.edu autism psychology

Negotiation is a routine part of daily life, not a rare high-stakes event

25 days ago esmt.berlin psychology

A test to determine if people who report out-of-body experiences could identify objects in another room produced results no better than chance, but afterward something strange happened: Two participants described, unprompted, researchers’ locations and activities behind closed doors.

19 days ago uvahealth.com psychology

Low-arousal background music increased healthy food choices (from 13.6% to 18.9%) in a cafeteria field experiment and increased intentions to consume healthy foods

14 days ago kochzauber.eu music psychology

In a preregistered German experimental study, a doctor's warmth and competence changed how 349 people interpreted identical normal test results: those shown a warmer, more competent doctor felt more reassured and were less inclined to want a second opinion.

15 days ago doi.org psychology

People who expressed positive views regarding masturbation, oral sex, and anal sex reported higher levels of sexual pleasure and satisfaction, greater sexual self-efficacy and self-esteem

28 days ago psypost.org psychology

A recent study reveals that as children grow, their brains become more specialized at processing facial expressions based on gender and emotional expectations, but elevated anxiety can cause them to suppress attention toward threatening cues like angry male faces.

17 days ago psypost.org psychology

Heavy ChatGPT use linked to intellectual laziness and social isolation

27 days ago psypost.org chatgpt gpt psychology

Workplace stress may impair erectile function in young men by affecting stress management pathways in the brain and reducing testosterone levels

20 days ago eurekalert.org brain psychology

Research has found young people leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support or personal advice are significantly more likely to struggle with serious emotional problems, feel isolated…

27 days ago uottawa.ca ai psychology

Brain waves reveal how alcohol cues hijack decision-making in addiction

24 days ago psypost.org brain psychology

A meta-analysis of 71 studies involving 216,000 participants found climate messages evoking emotions through storytelling or awe at nature were more effective at motivating action and policy support than scientific facts, while appeals to personal responsibility had little impact.

27 days ago sciencedirect.com psychology

A study analyzing 724 images posted by 20 environmental groups found images depicting climate threats and vulnerability, such as wildfires and polar bears, produced the strongest negative emotions but were also viewed as particularly useful for climate communication.

22 days ago journals.sagepub.com psychology

Anti-feminist attitudes have long been associated with support for Republican presidential candidates, but only in recent years have these attitudes become more prominent among unmarried men, without college degrees who are less attractive partners for women…

17 days ago journals.sagepub.com psychology

Having multiple partners does not compromise sexual health