Your adherence to COVID‐19 rules depends more on your social circle than your own opinion
New research published in The British Journal of Psychology provides insight into some of the factors associated with compliance with...
Slow government response to COVID-19 linked to higher burnout and lower wellbeing in frontline workers
A new study from researchers from the University of Gloucestershire’s HERA Lab and the University of Limerick’s RISE Lab has...
Coronavirus news can contribute to symptoms of psychosis
A recent UK study has found that pandemic-related news can exacerbate symptoms of paranoia and hallucinations among those with increased...
New “Pandemic Grief Scale” identifies dysfunctional grief associated with the loss of a loved one to COVID-19
A new psychometric assessment tool has been introduced to screen for dysfunctional grief after the loss of a loved one...
Americans with authoritarian tendencies are less inclined to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic
People in the United States with more authoritarian tendencies are less likely to wear a mask when going out in...
Children’s ability to detect emotions appears to be minimally impacted by masks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Children’s ability to discern emotions from faces does not appear to be dramatically impaired by mask wearing, according to new...
New research suggests masks change the way we process faces
New research published in Scientific Report shows the extent to which face masks reduce face perception abilities and provides some...
Romantic relationships remained surprisingly stable during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the stress caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, people's satisfaction with their romantic relationships changed little during...
Empathy promotes compliance with social distancing and mask wearing regulations during the pandemic
New research found evidence for the role of empathy in motivating public compliance with health recommendations during the COVID-19 crisis....
Willingness to receive a vaccine is lowest when it is endorsed by Trump or Biden
When it comes to whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, new research suggests that people in the United...
New study identifies cognitive factors linked to the use of pseudoscientific practices to fight COVID-19
New research provides evidence irrational beliefs and cognitive tendencies play an important role in health behaviors related to COVID-19, such...
Study links regular use of Fox News, Twitter, and Facebook to reduced knowledge about COVID-19
New research provides evidence that Americans' media consumption habits and trust in government predict their level of knowledge about COVID-19....
Mindfulness meditation improves psychological well-being of Italian teachers during the pandemic
A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation can help mitigate the negative mental health consequences of the pandemic. The study...
Pandemic dreams reflect mental suffering, fear of contagion, and changes in daily habits, study finds
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives. Our dreams are no different. Soon after the first...
New research examines the moral foundations underlying compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
New research sheds light on how a person's moral compass guides their decision to comply with efforts to halt the...
