During pandemics, protective behaviors need to be motivated by effective communication. A critical factor in understanding a population’s response to […]
Psychological rather than cognitive status associated with incorrect perception of falling risk in dementia patients
Dementia is associated with an impaired self-perception with potentially harmful consequences for health status and clinical risk classification in this […]
For older adults, hope may be key to improving psychological and social well-being
Older adults with a greater sense of hope are more likely to experience better physical health outcomes and better psychological […]
E-sports gamers face same level of psychological pressure as pro-athletes, study finds
E-sports players competing in top-flight tournaments face the equivalent pressure and stress as professional athletes, researchers have revealed. A study […]
Even psychological placebos have an effect
Placebo effects do not only occur in medical treatment—placebos can also work when psychological effects are attributed to them. Psychologists […]
Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation,’ study finds
Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’ to cope with the stresses of constant darkness, isolation and confinement, according […]
Psychological science can make your meetings better
Drawing from almost 200 scientific studies on workplace meetings, a team of psychological scientists provides recommendations for making the most […]
Nurseries may trump informal or childminder care for kids’ psychological development
Attendance at a nursery/crèche staffed by professionals may be linked to better psychological development than being looked after by family/friends […]
Five types of food to increase your psychological well-being
We all know eating “healthy” food is good for our physical health and can decrease our risk of developing diabetes, […]
A psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the pitch
With the 21st FIFA World Cup in Russia now in full swing, fans await a symphony of soccer set to […]