Why the Feeling of "Mine" is Imporant for Consumers

Medicine & Technology Oct 30, 2020

Researchers from several universities explain the importance of preserving psychological ownership.

Here's How to Fix Social Media Habits To Prevent Depression

Oct 30, 2020

Evidence suggests that social media plays a big role in the increasing numbers of youth suffering from depression. Here are some tips to fix social media habits.

People Lose Their Laughter in Stifling Formality in the Workplace

Oct 13, 2020

Researchers found that the daily laughter rate of workers start to decrease at the age of 23, a proof that humor suffers due to the stiff office formalities.

Do Faces of People in Long-Term Relationships Grow to Look Alike Over Time

Oct 13, 2020

Researchers investigate whether couples' faces start to look the same or not after being together for a long time.

Amazon to Remove Coronavirus Halloween Mask for Sale in Line With Mental Health Awareness

Oct 03, 2020

An inappropriate Halloween mask of the coronavirus was recently discovered on Amazon, who promised to remove the product from their website. At the same time, as mental health issues have increased during the pandemic, it is an opportunity for everyone to grow in awareness and sensitivity with these illnesses.

Is Touch Your Love Language?

Oct 03, 2020

Physical distancing became international vocabulary due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. Will hugs and affectionate touch ever be the same again?

How Do Supermarkets Manipulate People?

Oct 02, 2020

Supermarkets are arranged to make sure that their customers buy more than what they intended which means bigger sales for them.

Study Suggests People Are More Focused on Expressing Themselves Than Engaging With Others

Oct 01, 2020

When people have the option to "like" an article online, they spend less time reading it. In other words, they focus more on expressing themselves by liking the article than engaging.

Why You Should Call in Sick More Often Than You Think – Even if You're Working From Home

Sep 29, 2020

Working from home allows employees to balance caring responsibilities and other non-work commitments with work demands, as well as reducing commute times and decreasing job-related stress. The benefits to organisations include increased productivity, and a greater flexibility from staff to meet employer needs such as conference calls outside core office hours.

MIT Develops Sleep-Tracking Device That Alters Dreams to Boost Creativity

Sep 29, 2020

New technology from MIT can alter people's dreams towards particular themes by repeating information during the earliest stage of sleep.

The Psychology Behind Man Caves & She Sheds

Sep 26, 2020

A man's feeling of needing a "man cave" is connected to an emotional level and is also considered a form of self-expression. More recently, women have been seeking the female equivalent, or what is more popularly known as a "she shed."

Routine: Less Is Often More When It Comes To Children's Development

Sep 23, 2020

From the perspective of cognitive psychology, extremely rigid routines and heavy parental control is not always beneficial for children’s development. That’s because a fundamental part of growing up is learning how to tackle new challenges, going beyond predetermined routines.

Does Spending Time With Friends Make You Happier Than Your Family?

Sep 18, 2020

Friends and family that make up our closest relationships make up a significant part of our happiness. A study reveals the importance of activities done with friends, family, and kids, and how these affect our levels of happiness.

Personality Traits Can Now Be Predicted Using Smartphone Data

Sep 17, 2020

New research suggests that psychologists can accurately predict personality traits by 57% just by looking at how people use their smartphones.

Remembering 9/11: The Psychology Behind Terrorism

Sep 11, 2020

Psychologists try to explain the factors that could lead to terrorism like the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center by Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda.