News tagged with personal qualities

Study finds children with low self-esteem are often praised for personal qualities instead of efforts

(Medical Xpress)—Praising children, especially those with low self-esteem, for their personal qualities rather than their efforts may make them feel more ashamed when they fail, according to new research published by the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Feb 28, 2013 | 4.6 / 5 (14) | 0 |

We're emotionally distant and that's just fine by me

When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it's not how close you feel that matters most, it's whether ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Feb 13, 2013 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0

Emotional disconnection disorder threatens marriages, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—Communication can be challenging for any married couple, but a personality trait called alexithymia that keeps people from sharing or even understanding their own emotions can further impede marital bliss. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Nov 12, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Study points to potential for improvement in the care, quality of life of epilepsy patients

(Medical Xpress)—Routine screening for psychiatric, cognitive and social problems could enhance the quality of care and quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy, according to a study by UC Irvine neurologist ...

Neuroscience Sep 28, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

In hospitals, a tradeoff between better clinical quality and a good patient experience

Hospitals that adopt strategies to reduce errors and meet government requirements face an initial tradeoff between improved clinical quality and a decline in the quality of individual patients' experiences, according to new ...

Health Mar 26, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

The best hospitals are run by physicians

Top-performing hospitals are typically ones headed by a medical doctor rather than a manager. That is the finding from a new study of what makes a good hospital.

Health Jul 06, 2011 | not rated yet | 1