A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science sheds light on gender differences in psychological well-being among single adults. Researchers found that single women reported higher satisfaction with their relationship status, overall life, and sexual experiences ...

A recent study conducted by scientists in France and published in Translational Psychiatry offers new insights into how depression affects the brain’s processing of positive and negative experiences. The research found that during depressive episodes, specific brain circuits become ...

In a new study, researchers found that a single guided treatment session involving the video game Tetris could reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in healthcare workers who faced trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief, guided session led to lasting positive effects, ...

A new study in Computers in Human Behavior has found that the seemingly harmless act of “phubbing”—ignoring others to check one’s phone—can have surprising social consequences. Researchers discovered that being phubbed makes people feel uncertain about others’ intentions, causing them to view ...

For many, horror movies are more than just scary—they’re an exciting escape that combines fear and thrill. But what drives people to watch films filled with fright? A recent study found that a person’s enjoyment of horror is linked to their curiosity about dark topics, the realism of the ...

In a new paper published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have proposed a detailed model that outlines the complex factors influencing how young children regulate their appetite. This model suggests that biological, psychological, ...

A new study published in The Journal of Psychology suggests that superhero films, despite often depicting violence, can promote prosocial behavior — actions meant to benefit others, such as sharing or helping. By showing a specific scene from the 2016 film Batman v Superman, the researchers ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals a potential link between the presence of antibodies for the parasite Toxoplasma gondii and an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders. Researchers found that individuals with detectable antibodies to the parasite ...

A new study is the first to document the real-time connection between phone use and the amount of speech directed at infants during everyday interactions. Published in Child Development, the research tracked phone use and speech over the course of a week, revealing that even short phone use ...

A recent study published in the journal Sociology of Race and Ethnicity reveals that Barack Obama’s reelection in 2012 had a significant impact on the mental health of Black men, though the effects were different depending on their level of education. College-educated Black men experienced ...

New research raises concerns about the co-use of prescription stimulants and alcohol in adolescents with ADHD. The study, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, found that adolescent rats exhibiting ADHD-like symptoms tend to be resistant to developing alcohol withdrawal ...

A new study sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function by exploring the role of nerves in muscle-brain communication. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals that muscles release molecules that support brain cell communication and ...