Could being online actually be good for you? New study reveals a surprising finding
Spending time online may boost your well-being, the results of a large international study have revealed.
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Humanities: News and Research on Psychological Well-Being
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New study reveals how teens thrive online: Factors that shape digital success revealed
A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, ...
May 4, 2024
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Young people are getting unhappier: Lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to emphasize another.
Apr 11, 2024
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Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance
The field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of research being directed towards optimizing athletic performance. However, achieving this goal is currently challenging, ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Body mapping links responses to music with degree of uncertainty and surprise
Music holds an important place in human culture, and we've all felt the swell of emotion that music can inspire unlike almost anything else. But what is it exactly about music that can bring on such intense sensations in ...
Apr 4, 2024
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The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second
A recent report commissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found evidence of a "culture of fear" in swimming clubs. The report finds that children involved in competitive swimming ...
Mar 17, 2024
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Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms
Researchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter) takes a toll on our well-being—although the social media platform itself isn't entirely to blame.
Mar 14, 2024
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Two or more hours of daily screen time tied to lower well-being in preschoolers
Among U.S. preschoolers, two hours or more of daily screen time are associated with lower psychological well-being, according to a study published online March 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 13, 2024
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Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds
We can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed. "Long‑term analysis of a psychoeducational course on university students' mental well‑being," was published in Higher ...
Mar 11, 2024
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New study has potential to transform cancer care for expectant mothers in the UK
A new study that provides the U.K.'s first comprehensive assessment of cancer during pregnancy can lead to improved treatment, outcomes and experiences of patients and their families, say experts.
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