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Revenge Can Feel Good to People Who Experience Rejection
People who feel rejected may engage in retaliatory aggression, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings also showed exacting revenge ... Read More
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Exposure to Superheroes Linked to Aggression in Children
Preschool-age children who frequently engage with superhero culture—by watching superhero movies or dressing like superheroes—may be more likely to behave aggressively, according to ... Read More
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Two Studies Explore How Video Games Can Treat Depression
Two new studies suggest video games could aid the treatment of depression. One study, published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, found a video game could address cognitive issues ... Read More
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Effective Goal Setting Could Help People with Depression
Mental health providers could improve depression treatment by helping people in therapy set attainable goals, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE reports. Although lack of motivation ... Read More
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Study Shows Sexual Harassment Is Common in Middle School
Sexual harassment is common in middle school, according to research published in the journal Children and Youth Services Review. Although 43% of middle schoolers reported experiencing verbal ... Read More
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Do Lies About Santa Harm Parent-Child Relationships?
For those who celebrate Christmas, lying to children about the existence of Santa could harm parents’ relationships with their children, according to an essay published in The Lancet ... Read More
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Study: Parenting Style Matters Most for Difficult Children
Parenting style can affect behavior in any child, but matters most for children with “difficult” temperaments, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. ... Read More
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How Competitive Pressure Affects Male and Female Athletes
Male athletes may be more likely to have difficulty performing under competitive pressure than women, according to a paper from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. When women ... Read More
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Six Questions Could Test for Social Media Addiction
Six simple screening questions can test for social media addiction, according to James Roberts, PhD, a marketing professor at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Roberts ... Read More
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Sexual Orientation of Parents Doesn’t Impact Kids Over Time
A new longitudinal study strengthens previous evidence that parental sexual orientation has no notable impact on childhood development. While this is not the first investigation to find ... Read More
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Examining the Role of FOMO in Social Media and Self-Esteem
New research has strengthened the belief that the fear of missing out (FOMO) is a legitimate phenomenon with threatening implications for psychological well-being. The rapid pace of modern ... Read More
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Financial Concerns Related to Poor Mental Health in College
A recently released investigation of mental health in British college students found a significant link between financial problems and risk of experiencing mental health issues. The authors ... Read More
