Mood-boosting benefits of birdsong drowned out by traffic noise, study finds

Research shows that the entire website of Reddit has become more negative over time

Americans are more likely to support religious exemption requests that align with their political beliefs

Why some young people stick with social causes while others fade away

Cognitive pathways of aggression differ between men and women

People who heavily endorse conspiracy theories often take on the role of online “social vigilantes,” seeking to correct the perceived ignorance of others

For Republicans, watching or reading more liberal news was linked to lower meta-prejudice and meta-dehumanization

Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees

Researchers quantify the rate of “mercy sex” among women with low sexual desire

Feeling good, feeling free – autonomy the key to happiness

Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery report low levels of regret and high levels of satisfaction, experiencing outcomes similar to those of young adults

Too much screen time increases suicidal thoughts for college students

New research showed the more people used dating apps and online pornography heavily, the less they valued love

New research finds women’s buttocks play a more stable role in male physical attraction than breasts

Oxytocin has opposite effects on men’s generosity depending on a their childhood experiences

Exposure to suicide attempts within one’s social network is associated with subsequent suicide attempt onset and higher depressive symptoms over time.

In recent years, Americans have become increasingly polarized politically

The top 10% of young free-to-play gamers, aged 10-19, accounted for 61.4% of microtransaction spending, they also showed higher prevalences of gaming and gambling disorders, suggesting the need for protection from potentially exploitative practices

Unpredictable work schedules increase the risk of romantic breakups

Attention can regulate acute inflammation in humans

Breathing exercises blunt the body’s physical reaction to acute stress

Research in 34 countries found gratitude interventions led to immediate and measurable improvements in psychological states

TikTok's design makes it harder for young people to think critically about the mental health content they see

Psychological distress isolates men more than women, according to a 14-year study

Unsocial kids may be happier than you think

Scientists identify 19 core dimensions of positive mental health in new consensus study

A good night’s sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

There has been both increasing American gun ownership and a growing proportion of gun owners who are women

A new study finds that media coverage of the 2024 U.S

Parental conservatism does not improve the transmission of religious beliefs, study shows

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