Conspiracy mindset fuels child vaccination hesitancy, new study reveals
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology has found that individuals harboring a conspiracy mindset tend to demonstrate higher hesitancy...
Psychopathy and dysfunctional impulsivity linked to non-compliance with COVID-19 rules
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people rebelled against safety rules, but what traits fueled their defiance? Published in Psicothema, a...
SARS-CoV-2 infections can compromise brain activity by causing neurons to fuse together
Viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can induce fusion between neurons, which can lead to ongoing problems...
Conspiracy theorists less likely to believe in misinformation if they experience rewarding romantic connections
In a recent study, researchers found that individuals with a strong inclination towards believing in conspiracy theories about COVID-19 were...
Awe is linked to psychological resilience to COVID-19 stressors regardless of religiosity, study finds
New research suggests that dispositional awe (meaning the tendency to experience awe) is linked to resilience in the face of...
Trump’s illness failed to change conservative views on COVID-19 severity, study finds
New research provides evidence that when then-President Donald Trump got sick with COVID-19, it made conservatives more likely to accept...
Having a better view from home reduced the risk of depression during COVID-19 lockdowns
Research conducted during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns showed that women, students, and those reporting problems at home had a higher...
Surviving work burnout during COVID-19: Study finds extraverts have an advantage
Research published in Personality and Individual Differences explored the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic, extraversion, burnout, and choosing to resign....
Sedentary behavior during the pandemic linked to negative emotions among adolescents
The COVID-19 lockdown caused a forced closure of society, confining many people to their homes with little to do. With...
Parents prone to black-and-white thinking are less likely to vaccinate their children against COVID-19
A study of parents of children aged 5-11 in Italy showed that black-and-white thinking was associated with the tendency to...
Openness and agreeableness are related to more favorable perceptions of masks
New research sheds light on the role of personality traits in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The findings, published in...
A lack of problem-solving skills and rigid thinking linked to vaccine refusal, study finds
A new study published in Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that individuals who struggle with problem-solving and demonstrate absolutist...
Study sheds light on the mechanisms linking vulnerable dark traits with COVID-19 prevention behavior
Psychologists have found that the "Dark Triad" of personality -- psychopathy, Machiavellianism and narcissism -- is associated with reduced engagement...
Vaccine hesitancy is associated with interacting with low-quality information online, study finds
People who frequently interact with low-quality news websites tend to express more reservations about COVID-19 vaccines, according to new research...
Massive study sheds light on the psychological consequences of COVID-19 distress among workers
New research indicates that the stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 is affecting the mental health of employees in a...
