Current reporting, research and professional developments across Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Every two people are, by definition, different. Even identical twins have conflict. For women especially, the dominant American culture taught many of us to be nice and…
Psychology says people who don't talk politely to others aren't always trying to hurt or insult people. Psychology explains that speech patterns can be shaped by stress, emotions, personality, habits, ...
A degree in business psychology provides more than just a pathway into a specific career. It equips graduates with practical, transferable skills that can be applied across a wide range of roles and ...
Brain health is central to Africaâs development, but current financing and policy frameworks remain poorly matched to the scale and distribution of need. Upstream economic risks, such as poverty, inequality, food…
In order to improve their performance, musicians devote thousands of hours to practising their instrument. However, how practise shapes the behaviour of muscles involved in music-making is not yet fully understood. Using…
Emotion dysregulation (ED) is a core transdiagnostic feature of several psychiatric disorders, including borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. These ED disorders…
Social anxiety (SA) frequently co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but it remains unclear whether SA in ASD reflects greater symptom severity or a distinct subtype. Across two complementary studies, we…
Force of Nature: Understanding Evolution’s Deepest Logic — and Putting It to Use Owen D. Jones W. W. Norton (2026) From antimicrobial resistance and vaccines to drugs design and even policymaking, evolution is…
Physically and visually disabled persons in nursing-home based care face numerous challenges and are a vulnerable population subjected to environmental barriers and restrictions potentially leading to poor quality of…
Historically, personality traits have been viewed as highly stable and âset like plasterâ once people reach adulthood. Although decades of research have refuted this claim, it remains unclear how much personality…
The interplay between sleep, light exposure, and circadian rhythms is critical for health, yet it remains inadequately described in the everyday lives of parents with young infants. Prior work has focused mainly on…
Radical climate protests have been theorized to shape perceptions of moderate climate groups, a dynamic known as the radical flank effect (RFE). We examine this phenomenon through a longitudinal analysis of German media…
As humanoid robots and artificial intelligence technologies advance, people’s concerns about non-human entities becoming like or replacing humans are increasing. However, considering the prospect of coexistence with…
Children and youth face rising mental health challenges in an increasingly digital world. Universal Tier 1 digital mental health interventions (DMHIs)—low-intensity, high-reach supports for non-clinical populations—have…
Speaking remains a persistent challenge for Saudi EFL learners, as large classes, limited exposure, and speaking anxiety restrict opportunities for practice. This quasi-experimental study examined whether…
Peer relationships are closely linked to academic development, but the distinct roles of best friend (BF) and fixed peer groups (PGs) across developmental stages remain unclear. Clarifying these patterns is important for…
This study investigates the differential associations between AI-integrated entrepreneurship education (AIEE), traditional entrepreneurship education (TEE), and college studentsâ entrepreneurial intention (EI) using…
This scoping review maps literature for use of ketamine or esketamine with psychotherapy for depression or depressive symptoms. Forty-seven studies were identified including 4/47 (9%) randomized controlled trials, 4/47…
This study evaluated psychological resilience, COVID-19–related anxiety, and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, together with factors independently associated with these outcomes, among academic professionals during the…
Despite growing public concern regarding the marine discharge of Fukushima treated contaminated water (FTCW), trust aspects related to risk perception remain underexplored. We used a nationally representative survey in…
Our brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine for pleasure.
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Instead of feeling good, your mind immediately responds: For many people, receiving a compliment about their appearance is surprisingly uncomfortable. Rather than…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Initially, any reference to growth only pertained to plants and animals. In the 15th century, growth was defined as a person’s body parts and height. It wasn’t until…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader When my son, Aaron, and daughter-in-law, Lizzie, moved back to Massachusetts in August of 2020, they brought with them their furniture, small appliances, clothes, and a…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Last week, I read two postings on LinkedIn that I’ve thought about every day since. The first was an essay extolling the virtues of social science. The argument went…
Importantly, even if we don’t believe in free will, our sense of accountability stays intact, according to new research.
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Have you ever noticed how working alongside others to protect public lands, clear trails, plant trees, or clean up a park just feels good? When you join in conservation…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Co-authored by Ava Gilmartin, Paul Surlis, and Michael Hogan. A university student opens ChatGPT minutes after receiving a creative problem-solving task. Within…
India, July 27 -- Have you ever wondered why people make irrational decisions, struggle to change habits, or react emotionally in certain situations? Human psychology offers fascinating insights into ...
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina When my son was in college, one of his classmates developed scurvy. Yes, you read that right: scurvy—the disease we associate with 18th-century sailors. But it turns out…
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