Political conservatism indirectly linked to flouting coronavirus safety measures via reduced trust in science
New research published in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine suggests that trust in science plays a critical role in...
New study uncovers some psychological predictors of hoarding toilet paper during COVID-19
A recent study published in PLOS One examined toilet paper consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic across 22 countries. The findings...
Study suggests tweets mocking 5G conspiracy theory about COVID-19 may have inadvertently popularized it
A social network analysis published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research examined tweets discussing the COVID-19 and 5G conspiracy...
First-episode psychosis reported in patient self-medicating with chloroquine for COVID-19
Chloroquine (CQ) and its derivative Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) are typically used in the treatment and prevention of malaria. Recently, the drugs...
French study uncovers psychological risk factors for insomnia during COVID-19
A recent study published in Psychiatry Research provides evidence of heightened insomnia in the French population during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Psychopathic traits linked to non-compliance with social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic
New research provides some initial evidence that certain antagonistic personality traits are associated with ignoring preventative measures meant to halt...
New study explores mental health impact of U.S. stay-at-home orders during coronavirus pandemic
A recent survey has linked quarantine orders to increased health anxiety, loneliness, and financial worry in the U.S. population. Interestingly,...
New psychology research provides insight into sexual activity during coronavirus self-isolation
A new study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, was the first to examine sexual activity in the United...
Chinese youth show heightened symptoms of PTSD following coronavirus outbreak
Young people are experiencing significant psychological distress following the outbreak of COVID-19, including heightened symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)....
Personality traits related to approach and avoidance influence one’s likelihood of self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic
A recent UK survey suggests that individual differences in approach and avoidance tendencies are linked to concerns about COVID-19. Specifically,...
New psychology research uncovers risk factors for insomnia among medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic
A recent survey reveals several factors associated with insomnia among medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in...
New “Obsession with COVID-19 Scale” identifies psychologically disordered thinking about the coronavirus
New research proposes the Obsession with COVID-19 Scale to pinpoint exactly when thinking about the coronavirus becomes too much. The...
New psychology studies provide insight into changes in sexual behavior amid the coronavirus pandemic
Two new studies provide evidence that the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes in sexual behavior. The preliminary research provides...