Eating disorder symptoms tend to be less severe in those with strong family identification
Eating disorders are a highly prevalent and often deadly form of mental illness. Having a strong support system can help...
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A sense of belonging may serve as an important predictor of depression symptoms
Beginning college can be an exciting and difficult time for many people. It brings about a plethora of changes in...
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Romantic partners who better match each other’s love language preferences are more satisfied with their relationship and sexual life
The success of romantic relationships may be dependent on speaking the same language -- or the ways in which people...
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Playing violent video games does not appear to have a meaningful impact on aggression
We’ve all heard people blame mass shootings on violent video games- but is there validity to that claim? A study...
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People stigmatize BDSM practitioners more than the gay/lesbian population, according to a new study
In recent years, society has moved towards greater acceptance of different sexualities and lifestyles, but how much progress has truly...
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Scientists use brain imaging to predict political ideology
Many people who are passionate about politics may claim they have nothing in common with people who are on the...
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Countries with more stringent pandemic lockdowns had less mental illness-related Google searches
Many people feel their well-being and mental state suffered as a result of being locked inside during the early waves...
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Love isn’t blind: Romantic partners are fairly accurate judges of their better half’s abilities, study indicates
Have you ever heard someone say that their significant other knows them better than they know themselves? A study published...
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Study suggests shared reality plays a critical role in stressor reactivity among women
When you are facing stressful situations with another person, is it better for them to stay calm or be stressed...
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Study identifies facets of American conservatism that differentially predict negativity bias and life satisfaction
Are politically conservative people happier than people who are politically liberal? A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science...
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Coffee drinking is largely unrelated to psychological well-being, according to new research
Many coffee lovers would tell you that staying well caffeinated is a key component of their happiness, but is drinking...
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Political partisanship appears to have a surprisingly powerful influence on how people remember events
American politics have become increasingly divisive due to contrasting viewpoints -- but can your political orientation actually alter your memory...
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Positivity bias appears to be a key pathway between passionate love and pro-relationship behaviors
Most people would say that passion is a key part of any romantic relationship -- but why? A study published...
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Listening to happy or sad music before bed appears to be beneficial to sleep quality
Do you ever listen to music before bed? That might be helping to keep you well rested. A new study...
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New study indicates age plays a key role in the relationship between technology multitasking and cognition
As technology has gotten more popular, multitasking has greatly increased. Nowadays people use their smartphones for a plethora of purposes,...
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