Psychology & Psychiatry
Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'
Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
May 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
To stay positive, live in the moment—but plan ahead
A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that people who manage to balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to weather daily stress without succumbing to negative moods.
Mar 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Toxic,' but still successful professionally?
Toxic personality is a term used to describe people who behave greedily, immodestly and unfairly and take the truth very lightly. Dr. Mareike Kholin, Bastian Kückelhaus and Prof. Dr. Gerhard Blickle from the Department of ...
Mar 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling loved in everyday life linked with improved well-being
Poets and songwriters may tend to focus their artistry on passion and romance, but it may be those unsung, brief feelings of love throughout the day that are connected with psychological well-being, according to a team of ...
Nov 25, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Narcissism can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depression
People who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough', feel less stressed and are less vulnerable to depression, research led by Queen's University Belfast has found.
Oct 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Competitive people are more prone to drug consumption
Hostile and competitive people are more likely to give in to drug consumption, according to a study published by a research group at the University of Cordoba (Spain). When a person faces a decision regarding these kinds ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem
Having aspirations helps us navigate life in a meaningful and fulfilling way, but it can also cause psychological distress when hopes are left unfulfilled.
Jun 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals how personality affects susceptibility to persuasion
Researchers at Edge Hill University in England have helped identify personality traits which make people more (or less) susceptible to persuasion than others.
May 23, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines consequences of workplace bullying
New research reveals how frequently being the target of workplace bullying not only leads to health-related problems but can also cause victims to behave badly themselves.
May 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
True grit more about passion than personality, study suggests
The unrelenting determination often found in successful people appears to be a passion-specific quality and not necessarily an overall personality trait, according to new research from the University of Alberta.
May 6, 2019
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