Having a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such families may be exposed to greater stress and challenges. There is little research about the positive ...
Feb 23, 2022
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Could kindness be a magic elixir that makes us happier and healthier?
Feb 15, 2022
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I once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to stand in the "naughty corner."
Feb 04, 2022
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Containing the COVID-19 pandemic depends on the degree to which people exhibit prosocial behavior— behavior that benefits others. We wear masks to protect ourselves, but also our neighbors. We get vaccines to stop the spread ...
Jan 05, 2022
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Older adults are more willing to make an effort to help others than younger adults, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
Apr 16, 2021
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Mindfulness is big business. Downloads of mindfulness apps generate billions of dollars annually in the U.S., and their popularity continues to rise. In addition to what individual practitioners might have on their phones, ...
Apr 13, 2021
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, people who recognize the connections they share with others are more likely to wear a mask, follow health guidelines and help people, even at a potential cost to themselves, a new University ...
Mar 10, 2021
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Moral outrage is an attractive behavior, particularly to people seeking long-term relationships, according to a new paper by researchers including a University of Arkansas psychologist.
Mar 08, 2021
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Although interest in studying prosocial behaviors among U.S. Latinx individuals has increased recently, there is still limited existing research with this population. Evidence shows that prosocial behaviors (actions intended ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Not all friendships are created equal. Some friends get along; others struggle to avoid conflict. Conventional wisdom holds that the tenor of a friendship with someone who is nice differs from that with someone who is mean, ...
Feb 09, 2021
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