progscrape: psychology

Why modern design can strain your brain

22 days ago stir.ac.uk brain psychology

Children with a higher polygenic index for ADHD tend to see a higher likelihood of their parents separating or divorcing

26 days ago psypost.org psychology

When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views

27 days ago apa.org psychology

Just 20 minutes of calming music helps healthcare workers recharge: in a study of 724 healthcare workers, 20 minutes of restorative music improved mood and increased average self-reported energy from 56% to 83%

14 days ago news.northwestern.edu music psychology

Genetics may influence how people respond to some traumatic experiences more than others, particularly in childhood, data from 144,000 people in the UK suggest

15 days ago maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk genetics psychology

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

38 days ago psypost.org psychology

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

21 days ago psypost.org psychology

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

40 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

34 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.

29 days ago psypost.org psychology