Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How the pandemic made its mark on personality traits
Major life changes can affect personality, and the COVID-19 pandemic was the rare big life event that all humans shared together.
Mar 12, 2024
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Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin is a scientific journal published by SAGE Publications for the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP). It publishes original empirical papers on subjects like social cognition, attitudes, group processes, social influence, intergroup relations, self and identity, nonverbal communication, and social psychological aspects of affect, emotion and language. According to Thomson Reuters 2008 Journal Citation Reports, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin was ranked at 7/50 in the Psychology, Social category.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- History
- 1974-present
- Website
- http://psp.sagepub.com/
- Impact factor
- 2.455 (2008)
Psychology & Psychiatry
Optimistic thinking linked with lower cognitive abilities, new research suggests
Optimistic thinking has long been immortalized in self-help books as the key to happiness, good health and longevity but it can also lead to poor decision-making, with particularly serious implications for people's financial ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do pets make you happier? Study shows they did not during the pandemic
There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one's well-being. A new study by Michigan State University found that although pet owners reported pets improving their lives, there was not a reliable ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Awe-inspiring science can have a positive effect on mental well-being, research finds
Research led by psychologists at the University of Warwick has revealed a profound connection between the spirituality of science and positive well-being, much like the benefits traditionally associated with religion.
Oct 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The anticipation of a social encounter encourages us to attribute more positive physical features to strangers
A new Tel Aviv University study reveals an intriguing phenomenon for the first time: the anticipation of social interactions and the desire to cultivate strong friendships with people in our midst can sometimes subconsciously ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological distance as a predictor of science rejection
Scientists from the University of Amsterdam and Durham University have designed a tool to measure the psychological distance to science and predict science rejection in a number of very diverse domains. Using a large-scale ...
Sep 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding how your romantic partner sees your emotions may help couples cope with conflict
A study by researchers at McGill University is shedding new light on the importance of the perception of emotion in romantic relationships. The all-McGill team found that, regardless of how an individual is truly feeling, ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic has people hungering to be touched
The human body is programmed to like human contact. Infants depend on being taken care of not only because they need care and food, but to develop normally.
Oct 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Narcissist types and what makes each tick
Chances are you've met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they're better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realizing that not all narcissists are the same—some ...
Aug 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling lonely? Turn up the volume!
Sound could be used to combat feelings of loneliness, including during COVID-19-related lockdowns and quarantine, according to new research from James Cook University.
May 25, 2021
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