Individual Behavior: Self-Control

Medical news and research articles

Study: Peer pressure susceptibility lasts into adulthood

The term "peer pressure" is often linked to the experiences of children or teenagers in extreme situations. One University of Texas at Dallas researcher wondered if adults continue to succumb to similar pressures of social ...

A mental process that leads to putting off an unpleasant task

Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior in a range of situations are more likely to delay tackling the task ...

Chill parents found to make for cool kids

A chip of the old block—this old saying takes on new significance in 21st-century Singaporean homes, where research shows that when parents exercise self-control, do not wrestle with economic or financial difficulties, set ...

'Secure attachment style': Parents, here's what to know

Picture this: A child running towards their parent, arms outstretched, with an infectious smile stretching from ear to ear. That deep, unbreakable bond built on trust, love and security is an outgrowth of a secure attachment ...

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