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Why Social Media May Not Be Driving Teen Mental Health Crisis After All
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (1001+ words) Home " Society & Culture News " Social Media News Research led by Qiqi Cheng (University of Manchester) Study Size: 25,629 adolescents in Greater Manchester, England | Duration: Three years (2021-2023), starting at age 12 What They Measured: Social media use (including active vs. passive use), gaming…...
Money Shapes How Much Freedom Matters for Happiness, Global Study Finds
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (537+ words) Home " Money News Research led by Frank Martela (Aalto University) Not everyone can take a leisurely drive to the beach on a whim with a reliable car and the latest smartphone. Personal autonomy boosts happiness worldwide, but a sweeping international…...
Having More Kids (Or None At All) Linked To Faster Aging In Women
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (973+ words) Research led by Mikaela Hukkanen and Miina Ollikainen (University of Helsinki) Women who give birth to many children throughout their lives might be paying a biological price that shows up decades later. Researchers tracking nearly 15,000 women discovered that those who…...
Young Americans Are Unplugging, And It's Making Them Happier
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (696+ words) Home " Happiness News Research led by Talker Research / ThriftBooks Half of Americans now deliberately spend less time on screens, and the choice is paying off. People who create screen-free windows in their day say they feel more productive, more present…...
Brain Scans Of 12,000 Kids Completely Rewrites How Doctors Thought ADHD Meds Work...
3+ week, 31+ min ago (1067+ words) Home " Drug & Medication News Research led by Benjamin P. Kay (Washington University School of Medicine) Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine analyzed brain scans from 11,875 children ages 8-11 and found that stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall primarily affect regions associated with…...
F-Bombs Away! How Swearing Can Boost Strength, Focus, Productivity
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (561+ words) Home " Psychological News Reviewed by John Anderer Research led by Richard Stephens (Keele University) Credit: Kues on Shutterstock Forget expensive pre-workout supplements, fancy equipment, or elaborate training regimens. Research points to a performance booster that costs absolutely nothing: swearing. Scientists…...
‘Is My Boss A Narcissist?’ How Researchers Look And Listen For Clues
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (205+ words) Home " Business News Reviewed by The Conversation Research led by Ivana Vitanova (EM Lyon Business School) Management scholars observe business leaders" behavior and language use to identify narcissistic tendencies. (Credit: Lukas from Pexels) Later research'expanded this approach with new indicators,…...
Dark And Disturbing Thoughts Are Shockingly Common In New Parents
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (765+ words) Home " Psychological News Research led by Dr. Jo Hodgekins and Ilana Foreman (University of East Anglia) The first year of parenthood is supposed to be filled with joy, bonding, and milestone moments. But for many new parents, it also comes…...
Why Digital Burnout Is Now The 'Default State' Of Being Online
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (648+ words) Home " Science & Technology News Reviewed by John Anderer Research led by MX8 Labs / Shift.com Endless notifications. Social media rabbit holes. Ten tabs open before you even realize it. For most Americans, this isn't just a bad day online. It's every…...
‘Quiet Divorcing’ Puts A New Name To An Old Problem — The Slow Erosion Of Intimacy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (918+ words) Home " Relationship Research News Research led by Emily Impett (University of Toronto) Some relationships end loudly, most end quietly. There is no dramatic fight or sudden revelation. Instead, partners gradually stop showing up for each other in small, everyday ways....