Psychology & Psychiatry
Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'
A new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.
Apr 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: How does self-esteem affects relationships?
In February, as some people's thoughts turn toward romance, they might wonder: What does it take to keep a relationship strong? Dr. Joanne Wood, distinguished professor emerita in Psychology, explains how one's self-esteem ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Music can ease the January blues—but the types of songs that work depend on your age and mindset
Music can significantly boost your mental health—delivering benefits similar to those provided by exercise or weight loss. It can also reduce feelings of anxiety and physiological measures of stress and, as neuropsychologist ...
Jan 16, 2024
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New study investigates perceived interactions with deceased partners or spouses
A new study published in OMEGA—Journal of Death and Dying investigates perceived interactions with the deceased (ADCs), "a phenomenon reported across societies, with 30–34% of individuals likely experiencing at least ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Worldwide study investigates emotional experiences and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Periods of collective stress, such as a pandemic or climate crisis, have a major impact on our psychological well-being. What role do emotions play in helping us cope during tough times? In a worldwide study by sixty-two ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Postpartum depression is more than baby blues
Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Adele 30: The psychology of why sad songs make us feel good
Adele's new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me. This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably agree it is a sad song.
Nov 17, 2021
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Anger and sadness soared following George Floyd's death, particularly among Black Americans, psychologists find
The brutal death of George Floyd profoundly impacted people across the country and now Stanford researchers have determined just how much of a psychological toll it took on people in America, particularly among Black Americans.
Sep 20, 2021
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Researchers explain link between emotion and addictive substance use
What drives a person to smoke cigarettes—and keeps one out of six U.S. adults addicted to tobacco use, at a cost of 480,000 premature deaths each year despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns? What role do emotions play ...
Jan 9, 2020
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A new strategy to alleviate sadness: Bring the emotion to life
Impulsive shopping can be a costly vice for people who are eager to escape emotional pain, but researchers have now discovered a strategy for increasing self-control in spite of negative feelings.
Oct 3, 2019
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