progscrape: psychology

Investigating the links between objective social media use, attentional control, and psychological distress

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Tweens who frequently snore are more likely to have behavioural problems but not brain function/learning problems

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According to a new study published in Current Psychology, Machiavellianism—a trait characterized by manipulative and deceitful behavior—emerged as the strongest predictor of repeated criminal activity out of the other dark personality traits such as sadism…

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People with large social networks who rely heavily on social media as their primary news source showed higher willingness to engage in political violence

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Conservatives are more prejudiced against progressives when Democrats hold power, and progressives exhibit stronger biases against conservatives when Republicans are in charge, finds new US study over 5 decades that shows how ideological prejudices shift based on political circumstances.

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Researchers found university students in both the United States and Iran who frequently engage in doomscrolling were also more likely to exhibit high levels of celebrity worship, suggesting that these behaviors may co-occur as forms of media-related behavioral addictions.

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“A great life, if you can stand it.” Study highlights unique challenges farming women face of while raising a family, managing household

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25-year study reveals key factors in healthy brain aging and cognitive performance: DNA methylation patterns predicts mortality risk, and higher childhood intelligence correlates with healthy brain aging and better cognitive performance later in life

15 days ago eurekalert.org brain psychology

A recent study reveals that individuals with higher psychopathic traits show reduced sensitivity to pain, which affects their ability to learn from painful consequences

11 days ago nature.com psychology

LGBTQ Visibility Online Increased from 2012 to 2023 - as measured with millions of Twitter profile bios

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Married couples' vocabulary sizes align, hinting at selection based on intelligence cues

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Research: To break bad habits (a) use a new reward system (play a favorite video game after cleaning) (b) change context cues to prevent activation of old habit (don't walk by the bakery on the way home from work) (c) impose friction (put the alcoholic drinks in the garage…

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Antidepressant side effects don't always get better over time

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New study reveals varied links between dark personality traits and mental health

21 days ago psypost.org psychology

When women remembered a previous episode of alcohol consumption, especially when asked to estimate the calories involved, their motivation to drink again was notably reduced

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Study links internalized racism to increased suicidal thoughts in Asian Americans

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Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as often, study finds

26 days ago psypost.org psychology

Around 25% of men and 14% of women admitting to sexual infidelity. About 35% of men and 30% of women reported being emotionally unfaithful

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Hyperarousal peaks in the morning for insomniacs

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Unidentified bystanders in warzones are seen as guilty until proven innocent

28 days ago scimex.org psychology

Emphasizing the strengths of socio-economically disadvantaged students boosts their self-confidence and academic performance, leading to better grades

25 days ago medienportal.univie.ac.at psychology

Men who owned shirts with large logos were perceived as more likely to pursue short-term sexual relationships and use dominance to gain social status

27 days ago psypost.org psychology

Neuroticism was found to have a consistently negative impact on romantic relationships for both men and women

28 days ago psypost.org psychology

A new study explored the range of factors that attract certain Americans to populist beliefs

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Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography users, study suggests

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Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships

30 days ago wapo.st psychology

Recent study found that moderately altruistic individuals are rated as more romantically desirable than highly altruistic or non-altruistic individuals in online dating contexts.

25 days ago psypost.org psychology

Intelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lower hostility in romantic relationships

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Politically conservative users tend to share misinformation at a greater volume than politically liberal users — This could explain why conservatives were suspended more frequently by platforms: Nature paper

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Excessive news consumption predicts increased political hostility

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Investigating the links between objective social media use, attentional control, and psychological distress

Tweens who frequently snore are more likely to have behavioural problems but not brain function/learning problems

According to a new study published in Current Psychology, Machiavellianism—a trait characterized by manipulative and deceitful behavior—emerged as the strongest predictor of repeated criminal activity out of the other dark personality traits such as sadism…

People with large social networks who rely heavily on social media as their primary news source showed higher willingness to engage in political violence

Conservatives are more prejudiced against progressives when Democrats hold power, and progressives exhibit stronger biases against conservatives when Republicans are in charge, finds new US study over 5 decades that shows how ideological prejudices shift based on political circumstances.

Researchers found university students in both the United States and Iran who frequently engage in doomscrolling were also more likely to exhibit high levels of celebrity worship, suggesting that these behaviors may co-occur as forms of media-related behavioral addictions.

“A great life, if you can stand it.” Study highlights unique challenges farming women face of while raising a family, managing household

25-year study reveals key factors in healthy brain aging and cognitive performance: DNA methylation patterns predicts mortality risk, and higher childhood intelligence correlates with healthy brain aging and better cognitive performance later in life

A recent study reveals that individuals with higher psychopathic traits show reduced sensitivity to pain, which affects their ability to learn from painful consequences

LGBTQ Visibility Online Increased from 2012 to 2023 - as measured with millions of Twitter profile bios

Married couples' vocabulary sizes align, hinting at selection based on intelligence cues

Research: To break bad habits (a) use a new reward system (play a favorite video game after cleaning) (b) change context cues to prevent activation of old habit (don't walk by the bakery on the way home from work) (c) impose friction (put the alcoholic drinks in the garage…

Antidepressant side effects don't always get better over time

New study reveals varied links between dark personality traits and mental health

When women remembered a previous episode of alcohol consumption, especially when asked to estimate the calories involved, their motivation to drink again was notably reduced

Study links internalized racism to increased suicidal thoughts in Asian Americans

Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as often, study finds

Around 25% of men and 14% of women admitting to sexual infidelity. About 35% of men and 30% of women reported being emotionally unfaithful

Hyperarousal peaks in the morning for insomniacs

Unidentified bystanders in warzones are seen as guilty until proven innocent

Emphasizing the strengths of socio-economically disadvantaged students boosts their self-confidence and academic performance, leading to better grades

Men who owned shirts with large logos were perceived as more likely to pursue short-term sexual relationships and use dominance to gain social status

Neuroticism was found to have a consistently negative impact on romantic relationships for both men and women

A new study explored the range of factors that attract certain Americans to populist beliefs

Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography users, study suggests

Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships

Recent study found that moderately altruistic individuals are rated as more romantically desirable than highly altruistic or non-altruistic individuals in online dating contexts.

Intelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lower hostility in romantic relationships

Politically conservative users tend to share misinformation at a greater volume than politically liberal users — This could explain why conservatives were suspended more frequently by platforms: Nature paper

Excessive news consumption predicts increased political hostility