Gossip phrased with concern provides female gossipers a social advantage while harming the reputations of their targets, according to new research | Women engage in intrasexual competition through indirect tactics, such as gossip, to damage the reputation of same-sex rivals.
https://www.psypost.org/womens-gossip-disguised-as-concern-harms-reputations-while-protecting-the-gossiper/
https://redd.it/1g752y0
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Gender-equality paradox in academic strengths persists across countries and time
https://www.psypost.org/gender-equality-paradox-in-academic-strengths-persists-across-countries-and-time/
https://redd.it/1g6k3jg
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Study finds that men concerned about masculinity are more likely to seek revenge in the workplace | The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker, because they view forgiveness as a feminine trait
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1061797
https://redd.it/1g6g0nc
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Self-centered people turn to social media out of weakness, not ego | The study finds that people turn to social media more out of a fear of missing out rather than a desire to reinforce their self-importance.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-self-centered-people-turn-to-social-media-out-of-weakness-not-ego/
https://redd.it/1g6ehxd
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Is being a replacement child psychologically damaging?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replacement_child
https://redd.it/1g6bter
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ADHD: Study Finds No Association with Substance Misuse Among Patients Prescribed Stimulant or Nonstimulant Medication, Concurring Partly with the International Consensus Statement on ADHD
https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(24)00060-0/fulltext
https://redd.it/1g5ze3w
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Sugar Could Worsen Winter Depression, study shows
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/university-of-kansas-sugar-can-cause-depression-in-winter/
https://redd.it/1g5a6vv
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Gamified digital mental health interventions show modest effects in treating youth with ADHD and depression
https://www.psypost.org/gamified-digital-mental-health-interventions-show-modest-effects-in-treating-youth-with-adhd-and-depression/
https://redd.it/1g50p37
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Autistic traits linked to specific pattern of social learning, study finds | According to the study, people with autistic traits tend to favor imitation over inferring the motives behind others’ actions when learning through observation.
https://www.psypost.org/autistic-traits-linked-to-specific-pattern-of-social-learning-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1g4ya31
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The Pygmalion Experiment - https://thenewstatistics.com/itns/2018/04/03/weve-been-here-before-the-replication-crisis-over-the-pygmalion-effect/
https://redd.it/1f7j5u8
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Adolescents addicted to short-form videos tend to have more sleep problems and social anxiety
https://www.psypost.org/adolescents-addicted-to-short-form-videos-tend-to-have-more-sleep-problems-and-social-anxiety/
https://redd.it/1f7d5x0
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Study reveals social and psychological factors behind men's facial hair choices
https://www.psypost.org/study-reveals-social-and-psychological-factors-behind-mens-facial-hair-choices/
https://redd.it/1f6s3va
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Dissatisfaction with penis size and genital appearance tied to mental health issues in men
https://www.psypost.org/dissatisfaction-with-penis-size-and-genital-appearance-tied-to-mental-health-issues-in-men/
https://redd.it/1f6d7mo
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Weekly Discussion Thread
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https://redd.it/1f68fwm
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Can We Stop Sabotaging Our Climate? Yes, With These Mindsets | Psychology may add to our climate change passivity, but it can also save us.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/getting-proactive/202408/can-we-stop-sabotaging-our-climate-yes-with-these-mindsets
https://redd.it/1f62ekp
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Are Americans Losing Their Voice? New Study Reveals the Alarming Trend of Self-Censorship in the Social Media Era
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/are-americans-losing-their-voice-new-study-reveals-the-alarming-trend-of-self-censorship-in-the-social-media-era/
https://redd.it/1g752k8
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RIP Philip Zimbardo
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/philip-zimbardo-obituary?id=56549140
https://redd.it/1g6jbku
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Study explores why teens self-diagnose mental health conditions through TikTok content
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241018/Study-explores-why-teens-self-diagnose-mental-health-conditions-through-TikTok-content.aspx
https://redd.it/1g6eto5
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Philip G. Zimbardo died
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/philip-zimbardo-obituary?id=56549140
https://redd.it/1g6d212
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Keele University: Swearing May Increase Body Strength, Self-Confidence and Risk-Taking
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/keele-university-swearing-may-increase-body-strength-self-confidence-and-risk-taking/
https://redd.it/1g61dfe
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Asian workers hit hard by job losses, wage cuts as anti-Asian sentiment rose under Trump, new study shows
https://www.psypost.org/asian-workers-hit-hard-by-job-losses-wage-cuts-as-anti-asian-sentiment-rose-under-trump-new-study-shows/
https://redd.it/1g5qpzj
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How people respond to jokes about their nation may depend on their level of national narcissism, according to a new study | Researchers found that individuals with inflated views of their country are more prone to fearing ridicule from others while simultaneously enjoying laughing at other nations.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886924000035
https://redd.it/1g4yhks
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In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults had an ADHD diagnosis, approximately one half of whom received their diagnosis in adulthood. Approximately one third of adults with ADHD take stimulant medication; 71.5% had difficulty filling their prescription because the medication was unavailable.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7340a1.htm
https://redd.it/1g4z66y
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High-skilled immigration fuels regional entrepreneurship, study suggests | These findings suggest that policies promoting high-skilled immigration could boost regional economic growth by fostering new business creation.
https://www.psypost.org/high-skilled-immigration-fuels-regional-entrepreneurship-study-suggests/
https://redd.it/1g4w0kf
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Study shows that distress caused by fear of a family member being deported triples the risk of mental health issues such as depression and aggression among youth
https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-23/having-a-deported-family-member-affects-the-mental-health-of-latino-adolescents.html
https://redd.it/1f7ei7p
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Study shows that distress caused by fear of a family member being deported triples the risk of mental health issues such as depression and aggression among youth
https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-23/having-a-deported-family-member-affects-the-mental-health-of-latino-adolescents.html
https://redd.it/1f71h9x
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Relatively new research purposes that mental health campaigns might be unintentionally leading people to over interpret their problems and making them worse
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0732118X2300003X
https://redd.it/1f6q545
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Do adults have psychological attachments like children do?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_theory
https://redd.it/1f6cjhy
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Psychological Research/Surveys Thread
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https://redd.it/1f68fwy
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Do ppl with ASPD require a “supply” the way people with NPD do?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/5-types-of-people-who-can-ruin-your-life/202302/narcissistic-and-antisocial-personalities?amp
https://redd.it/1f51m2x
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