Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive relationships boost self-esteem, and vice versa
Does having close friends boost your self-esteem, or does having high self-esteem influence the quality of your friendships?
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Health
Prenatal exposure to plastics linked to motor skill deficiencies at age 11
Scientists with the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health report motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals ...
Feb 21, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
The perception of having Albert Einstein's body may help unlock previously inaccessible mental resources, finds a new study. Following a virtual reality "Einstein" experience, participants were less likely to unconsciously ...
Jul 9, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study shows people are capable of multiple, simultaneous life changes
Let's say you've decided to make some changes in your life. You're out of shape, your mind wanders, your self-esteem is wavering, and you have no idea what you just read. So you decide to focus on one thing—losing weight, ...
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Telling kids they're special may foster narcissism (Update)
Children who are told they are special by their parents are more likely to become narcissists, according to a study Monday that aimed to uncover the origins of extreme selfishness.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Facebook profiles raise users' self-esteem and affect behavior
A Facebook profile is an ideal version of self, full of photos and posts curated for the eyes of family, friends and acquaintances. A new study shows that this version of self can provide beneficial psychological effects ...
May 31, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds children with low self-esteem are often praised for personal qualities instead of efforts
(Medical Xpress)—Praising children, especially those with low self-esteem, for their personal qualities rather than their efforts may make them feel more ashamed when they fail, according to new research published by the ...
Feb 28, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Giving lessons to your teenage self could boost your well-being, say researchers
Asking young adults to advise their younger selves could have a positive impact on their self-esteem, resilience and mental health, according to a new study from the University of Surrey published in Cogent Psychology.
May 14, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds social-media break has significant impact on young women's body image
There's a large and growing body of evidence pointing to potentially negative impacts of social media on mental health, from its addictive nature to disruptions in sleep patterns to effects on body image. Now, a new study ...
May 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it's because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship.
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