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During the 2024 US presidential primary season, a recent study found reading or watching negative political media predicted higher anxiety and lower work engagement, whereas positive political content predicted increased hope and helpfulness on the job.

27 days ago psypost.org media psychology

Analysis of 97,220 people across 66 countries tested 200+ societal factors and found the 'communitarian' path to happiness — societies where people are enabled to boost each other's happiness — significantly outperforms the individualistic 'take care of your own happiness' approach

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Losing an election is associated with lower social trust among polarized voters

45 days ago psypost.org psychology

Sharing a similar, positive sense of humor appears to boost the chances of a successful romantic connection

58 days ago psypost.org psychology

Cannabis use predicts worse clinical outcomes in newly psychotic patients

43 days ago psypost.org cannabis psychology

Short-video viewing temporarily shuts down cognitive control networks, brain imaging study finds

56 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

ADHD remains substantially underdiagnosed in England, despite a recent surge in recognized cases

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Night owls may face a higher risk of acquired premature ejaculation

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Men are more likely than women to view infidelity favorably when relationships falter

47 days ago psypost.org psychology

An 18-year study found that children diagnosed with ADHD face broader challenges in adulthood across multiple areas of life

48 days ago psypost.org psychology