Pandemic-induced psychological distress, marked by stress, anxiety, and depression, has significantly impacted work productivity, especially among remote workers and the self-employed. Research highlights that the added stress depletes willpower, crucial for self-regulation and productivity.
A new study explores how anti-piracy messages affect intentions to pirate TV/films, revealing gender and attitude play key roles. While prosocial messages have little impact, threatening messages tend to increase piracy intentions in men with favorable views towards piracy but...
A study revealed brands supporting BLM on social media faced consumer backlash, resulting in decreased follower growth and increased negative comments. The effect was intensified by self-promotional content, highlighting the importance of authentic engagement in social activism.
Dancing at work might sound unconventional, but research finds it boosts productivity. Dancing, a cognitive and physical exercise, enhances brain function and well-being, leading to less absenteeism and improved focus. It benefits especially those in routine tasks or teamwork, suggesting...
A landmark study spanning 44 years reveals a decrease in gender discrimination against women in male-dominated jobs but finds biases against men in female roles persist. Surprisingly, both experts and the public overestimate current discrimination against women, highlighting a gap...
A study found males are 91% more likely to invest in stocks than females, with investment odds increasing 3% per age year. Investors tend to be older, wealthier, hold degrees, and exhibit traits like risk tolerance and competitiveness.
A study reveals that the physical attractiveness of male entrepreneurs and venture capitalists significantly influences VC funding decisions in the European IT industry, highlighting the impact of looks on financial risk-taking.
Does the attractiveness of a streamer influence your decision to watch, engage, or even purchase products during a live stream? A recent study suggests that the answer is yes.
Do powerful poses affect how we perceive professional women, and does race play a role in these perceptions? A recent study delves into the dynamics of gender, race, and nonverbal displays of power within the workplace, revealing that White women...
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior shows that the more human-like virtual assistants sound, the safer people feel using them for voice shopping.
Researchers have found that political affiliations and the way information about these affiliations is revealed (a practice known as 'doxing') can significantly influence hiring decisions in the workplace. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, revealed that negative...
New research finds that individuals with anxious attachment styles are more prone to engage in status-signaling consumption, driven by materialistic values. This behavior contrasts with secure and avoidant attachment styles, offering insights into psychological influences on consumer habits.
A study shows that 'humorbragging', blending humor with self-promotion, increases likability and success in job and investment seeking. This multi-method research, spanning resumes to Shark Tank pitches, highlights humorbragging's effectiveness.
When it comes to purchasing pre-owned fashion items online, the physical attractiveness of the previous owner and the racial similarity between the seller and buyer appear to play crucial roles in influencing consumer decisions, according to a new study published...
A new study has found that raters informed of a job candidate's autism diagnosis rated them more favorably, regardless of additional information about the diagnosis. This suggests awareness influences perceptions in interviews.