Divorce

A recent study provides initial evidence that mindfulness meditation could reduce problematic pornography use among young adults. This intriguing finding opens a new avenue for addressing a growing concern in the digital age. The study was published in the journal...

A new study shows individuals with ADHD are more sexually adventurous but less satisfied in relationships, with women particularly affected.

A recent study reveals that experiencing singlehood in young adulthood can positively impact life satisfaction and earnings post-breakup. The research, based on 36 years of data, highlights how singlehood fosters resilience and financial stability.

A study featured in Scientific Reports investigated preferences for female eyelash lengths. Results indicated an eyelash length equal to one-third of the eye's width as most attractive across all races. Faces with extremely long or no eyelashes were deemed least...

A recent study published in Psychological Medicine highlights the nucleus accumbens as pivotal in linking stress and depression. Analyzing data from over 22,000 adults, researchers identified this brain region's significant association with both stressful life events and depressive symptoms.

A recent study revealed that a combination of transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and cognitive training significantly reduced symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD, offering a potential non-pharmaceutical treatment option. Published in Translational Psychiatry, this research suggests that non-invasive brain...

A recent longitudinal study spanning nearly three decades examined the divorce rates among parents of children with autism, finding a 36% risk of divorce by the time their child reached 30 years old. Specific time periods, such as the first...

A new study published in Mindfulness explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), different components of mindfulness, and cannabis use severity, uncovering that while some facets of mindfulness might help to mitigate the negative impacts of ACEs on cannabis...

A 5-month study on recently-separated adults found that those who spent more time with their ex-partner had decreased sleep efficiency, while individuals with higher attachment anxiety and more television watching also experienced poorer sleep efficiency. The research suggests that post-divorce...

A recent study published in Human Nature sheds light on parental investment by birth fathers and stepfathers. The findings indicate that while birth fathers are typically the most involved in childrearing, the amount of time that a stepfather lives with...

A study in PLOS One found that satisfaction was the most central factor in romantic relationships among young Peruvian couples, positively linked to commitment and intimacy, and negatively related to violence. The research also revealed gender differences, with males showing...

A study in the Netherlands looked at older divorced parents and found that those who had little or no contact with their adult children had lower levels of well-being. This means they were less satisfied with their lives, felt lonelier,...

A study published in Personal Relationships found that among single individuals aged 18 to 75, those who had a stronger desire for a romantic partner generally reported lower life satisfaction. Interestingly, this association was more pronounced in individuals above the...

Childhood trauma has been linked to mental health challenges later in life, and a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that adverse childhood experiences can worsen depression symptoms and treatment outcomes. The findings emphasize the need to...