We keep using apps despite ‘creepy’ feelings
Researchers have created a tool for measuring how much discomfort “creepy” apps cause users by collecting personal data.
Response to environmental damage hints at your empathy overall
People who have a less emotional response to seeing images of environmental destruction are also less emotional and empathetic generally, research finds.
Mild TBI ups risk of emotional problems in kids
Even mild TBI, or traumatic brain injury, increases the risk of a child having emotional or behavioral issues, research finds.
Emotional support for parents eases childhood adversity
Providing emotional support for parents can help their children weather adversity, research finds.
Emotional support for parents eases childhood adversity
Providing emotional support for parents can help their children weather adversity, research finds.
The perks of positivity may depend on race and culture
“There may be nuance in terms of what positive psychological factors protect people, depending on their race and their culture…”
Language patterns reveal people’s true feelings about others
New research digs into how patterns in the language people use to describe their feelings can reveal what they really think about other groups of people.
Kind gestures bring recipients more joy than we assume
Our underestimation of how people feel receiving a small act of kindness can actual hinder us from extending those gestures, research finds.
Hiding small stuff from your partner is a good thing
A new study finds that keeping some purchases from your significant other might actually get you to invest more in the relationship.
Losing spouse to COVID may be worse for mental health than other deaths
The death of a spouse can be devastating at any time, but a new study finds losing a spouse due to COVID-19 can be especially hard on mental health.