Study suggests forgiveness is a key link between Christian faith and reduced PTSD symptoms
In September 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico is also a predominantly...
Read morePatty is a psychology PhD who is interested in public understanding of scientific research. She is currently a freelance psychological science writer and survey programmer. She has taught several undergraduate courses in psychology and considers herself a perpetual student. Her Twitter is @pysanchez_
In September 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico is also a predominantly...
Read moreMany people turn to the internet for health-related information. Adolescents tend to seek information about healthy lifestyles (fitness, diet, sexual...
Read moreSocial hierarchies exist across cultures and people use distinct cues such as prestige and wealth to determine where other people...
Read morePsilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” has been shown to be a promising treatment for various mental health issues....
Read moreHumans have a fundamental need to connect with others and have developed new ways of experiencing belonging. One of these...
Read moreCuriosity is important for human development and learning and encourages an exploration for new information. New research published in the...
Read moreNew research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that gender-neutral text in Polish, a heavily gendered language, was...
Read moreParenthood is often thought of as an essential component to a meaningful life and is normalized in most cultures. However,...
Read moreIn 2020, 80% of the most powerful people in the United States were White. Considering only around 61% of the...
Read moreNew research published in Electoral Studies found that achieving a university degree resulted in less racial prejudice, less authoritarianism, and...
Read moreMasculinity norms in the U.S. emphasize the importance of boys and men looking tough and cool while avoiding emotional expression...
Read moreSome close relationships exhibit distinctive saliva-sharing interactions such as sharing food or kissing. New research published in Science found that...
Read moreNew research published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy found that therapists find it less appropriate to use cognitive change therapeutic techniques...
Read moreIn general, most Western Christians and non-believers alike tend to associate God with “upper space” (i.e., heaven, higher power) and...
Read morePsilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, has been shown to be an promising treatment of mood and addictive disorders....
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