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Children with ADHD May Be More Sensitive to Punishment
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) may have an impaired tolerance to being punished, according to a new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. ... Read More
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Mindfulness Meditation Could Help Manage Post-Surgery Pain
A new study is in the works to evaluate mindfulness meditation as a treatment for pain after undergoing back surgery. The experiment is still in the participant recruitment stage at Mount ... Read More
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Research Examines Parental Acceptance of Transgender Kids
Gender-nonconforming children—including those who are agender, transgender, bigender, gender fluid, or have other identities—are often met with parental rejection. A new study presented ... Read More
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Negative Attention from Teachers Increases Negative Behavior
Negative feedback from teachers can increase concentration issues, disruptions, and overall negative behavior in students, according to a new study published in Assessment for Effective ... Read More
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Study: Tinder Use Linked to Negative Psychological Effects
Tinder users may feel less satisfied with their bodies and appearance, and male Tinder users tend to have lower self-esteem than non-Tinder users, according to a study presented at the ... Read More
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Negative Stereotypes Can Affect Female Athletes’ Performance
Female soccer players exposed to stereotypes about their playing ability experienced significant reductions in their dribbling speed, according to a study published in the journal Psychology ... Read More
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Sleeplessness, Fatigue Linked to Age-Related Brain Atrophy
Seniors who experience excessive fatigue during the day may have more brain atrophy than well-rested seniors, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2016, the 30th Anniversary Meeting ... Read More
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Listening to Radio Can Lead to Distracted Driving
Simply listening to traffic reports on the radio can negatively affect drivers’ concentration, according to a study presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference. According ... Read More
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Study Finds Benefits of Parents Playing Video Games with Kids
Parents who play video games with their children may have a better understanding of how those games affect children, according to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford and ... Read More
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Gamblers Anonymous More Effective Paired with Therapy
People with a gambling addiction who attended Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings gambled less frequently than peers who avoided the 12-step program, according to a new study published in ... Read More
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Personal Connection to Giving May Increase Generosity
According to a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, people are more likely to give monetary support when they are personally connected to their donations. ... Read More
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Sexuality Study: ‘Unusual’ Sexual Interests May Be Common
Results from a study of people in Québec published in the Journal of Sex Research undermine a number of widespread beliefs about sexuality, including the preconceived notions that sexual ... Read More
