Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death
A study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to longevity and risk of death.
Dec 15, 2025
0
60
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Personality Development
MeSH tree: F01.752.747
Feeling happier starts with kindness: Compassion tied to higher life satisfaction
People who treat others with compassion often feel more at ease themselves. This is the key finding of a new study by Majlinda Zhuniq, Dr. Friedericke Winter, and Professor Corina Aguilar-Raab from the University of Mannheim. ...
Dec 12, 2025
0
151
Online information reinforced vaccine beliefs and booster uptake during Japan's COVID-19 campaign: Study
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that during Japan's COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign, online information influenced vaccination intentions in ways similar to the initial rollout. The study identified ...
Nov 28, 2025
0
19
'Footsteps illusion' experiment reveals how social circle may influence body image perception
A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support networks directly influence how we perceive our body image. The findings could help us in treating ...
Nov 24, 2025
0
14
Veterans' voices provide key to measuring PTSD treatment success
For veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder, feeling better is more than just scoring better in clinical measurements. A new study shows that these two metrics often align.
Nov 24, 2025
0
9
Teens prepared for puberty report fewer mental health issues
New research suggests that teens who feel better-prepared to take on the challenges of puberty are more resilient and have a stronger sense of mental well-being.
Nov 24, 2025
0
10
Signature size and narcissism: A psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link
For years, Donald Trump's distinctive, large and bold signature has captured the public's attention. Not only did it recently come to light that his signature appeared in a book that Jeffrey Epstein received for his 50th ...
Oct 30, 2025
0
14
Self-affirmations can boost well-being, study finds
Self-affirmations—brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits—can increase people's general well-being and make them happier in small but significant ways, according to research ...
Oct 27, 2025
0
24
Efforts to suppress or change gender identity prove ineffective and harmful, Australian research indicates
Efforts to suppress or change a child's gender identity and sexuality are ineffective and cause long-term harm, according to new research.
Oct 7, 2025
0
18
Leisure activities boost self-esteem and well-being in teens
New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that the way young people spend their free time may play a crucial role in supporting their well-being and social development.
Sep 30, 2025
0
25
