Emotion

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

A new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of other adults predicts how sensitive and responsive she will be with her baby four months later.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Research shows the role empathy may play in music

Can people who understand the emotions of others better interpret emotions conveyed through music? A new study by an international team of researchers suggests the abilities are linked.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Gratitude may improve your health

Be thankful for what you have—it might improve your physical and mental health, according to a new global study that uses cell phone data.

Psychology & Psychiatry

New tool assesses how well people read kids' emotions

Psychology researchers at North Carolina State University have developed and validated a new tool for assessing how accurate people are at recognizing emotion in elementary school-aged children. The technique will facilitate ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study reveals people with higher incomes feel more confident

Earning a higher income makes people feel more contented, confident and have a greater sense of self-pride—this was a key finding that emerged from a recent study that was conducted by Associate Professor Eddie Tong and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Living a stress-free life may have benefits, but also a downside

Stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. But a new study found that not only do some people report feeling no stress at all, but that there may be downsides to not experiencing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Reflecting on your own capabilities boosts resilience

The unpredictable nature of life during the coronavirus pandemic is particularly challenging for many people. Not everyone can cope equally well with the uncertainty and loss of control. Research has shown that while a large ...

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