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Three Ways Americans Define Patriotism and Why the Debate Persists

September 16, 2026 - 13:09

Three Ways Americans Define Patriotism and Why the Debate Persists

A recent account from a community discussion panel on teaching patriotism in schools offers a useful window into a debate that rarely gets resolved. The writer described a civil exchange hosted by...

UNC Greensboro Course Challenges How Students See Body Image

September 15, 2026 - 23:49

UNC Greensboro Course Challenges How Students See Body Image

A psychology elective at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is pushing students to rethink the way they view body image and self worth. The course, offered through the psychology...

Generation X Named the Last Group Raised With a Lost Quality

September 15, 2026 - 07:31

Generation X Named the Last Group Raised With a Lost Quality

Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Jean-Paul Gaillard argues that Generation X, the cohort born between 1960 and 1980, represents the last group of people raised without digital distractions...

Psychology says people who keep taking breaks at work aren’t necessarily lazy, Their brain may be asking f

September 14, 2026 - 18:06

Psychology says people who keep taking breaks at work aren’t necessarily lazy, Their brain may be asking f

People who take frequent breaks while working are not necessarily less disciplined or productive. Some may simply understand that spending long, uninterrupted hours at work does not mean the mind...

Study Links Teen Personality Traits to Chronic Loneliness

September 14, 2026 - 03:35

Study Links Teen Personality Traits to Chronic Loneliness

New research examining the daily social patterns of adolescents suggests that personality traits play a significant role in determining whether teenagers experience lasting loneliness. The findings...

Psychology says men who don’t use face wash or moisturiser may value simplicity more than self-care ritual

September 13, 2026 - 01:14

Psychology says men who don’t use face wash or moisturiser may value simplicity more than self-care ritual

For some men, beauty and grooming products may still carry cultural associations with femininity. Because of these learned ideas about masculinity, using multiple facial-care products can sometimes...

Why Knowing About Money Is Not the Same as Managing It Well

September 12, 2026 - 04:26

Why Knowing About Money Is Not the Same as Managing It Well

In a world where financial advice is readily available at the click of a button, many assume that knowing how to manage money is the key to financial success. Yet a growing body of research...

Brain Reward Response Tied to Resilience After Trauma

September 11, 2026 - 00:07

Brain Reward Response Tied to Resilience After Trauma

New research has uncovered that how the brain responds to anticipated rewards plays a key role in building psychological resilience after a traumatic experience. The findings suggest that...

Self-perceived romantic desirability is strongly linked to overall self-esteem

September 10, 2026 - 00:00

Self-perceived romantic desirability is strongly linked to overall self-esteem

A new analysis of existing research has found that how desirable a person believes they are as a romantic partner is closely tied to how they feel about themselves overall. The study, which pooled...

Why Gen Z's Mental Health Is Shaped by Their Screens

September 9, 2026 - 16:21

Why Gen Z's Mental Health Is Shaped by Their Screens

For Generation Z, social media is not just a pastime; it is the primary environment where they socialize, learn, and form their identity. This constant immersion creates a double-edged sword for...

Tel Aviv psychologist charged over 131 unauthorized assessments, 72 alleged forgeries

September 8, 2026 - 01:50

Tel Aviv psychologist charged over 131 unauthorized assessments, 72 alleged forgeries

A licensed psychologist from the Tel Aviv district is facing criminal charges after an investigation revealed she allegedly conducted over a hundred psychological evaluations without proper...

Awra Briguela takes up BS in Psychology, shares what inspired her to pursue college

September 7, 2026 - 05:38

Awra Briguela takes up BS in Psychology, shares what inspired her to pursue college

Actress and comedian Awra Briguela is taking a big step forward in her personal growth. She has officially enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, and she recently opened up about...

Psychologist names five ways to respond to children’s tantrums

September 6, 2026 - 19:37

Psychologist names five ways to respond to children’s tantrums

Child development expert Julie Fraga recently offered a straightforward guide for parents facing the difficult moment when a child loses control. Instead of viewing a tantrum as bad behavior that...

The Psychology of Religious Framing in Public Discourse

September 6, 2026 - 11:49

The Psychology of Religious Framing in Public Discourse

The recent controversy surrounding Kriti Sanon`s Raksha Bandhan advertisement has taken an unexpected turn, dragging actress Kangana Ranaut into a debate that did not need to involve her. What...

Personality impairments link childhood maltreatment to adult anxiety

September 5, 2026 - 20:28

Personality impairments link childhood maltreatment to adult anxiety

New research sheds light on why difficult childhoods often lead to anxiety in adulthood. The study shows that emotional abuse and neglect during early years are strong predictors of anxiety later...

Expert Insights: Networking in Denmark – What psychological safety actually looks like on the ground

September 5, 2026 - 11:40

Expert Insights: Networking in Denmark – What psychological safety actually looks like on the ground

Marianne Danling has spent over three decades observing how Danes build trust in professional settings. As a Danish intercultural communication expert living in Berlin for 31 years, she has watched...

The Hidden Power of the Bedtime Story

September 4, 2026 - 22:07

The Hidden Power of the Bedtime Story

A parent who reads with enthusiasm, listens to a child`s questions and lets them choose a favorite story may be creating something far more meaningful than a simple nightly literacy exercise. They...

A Reflection on Illness, Safety, and Adaptation

September 4, 2026 - 01:44

A Reflection on Illness, Safety, and Adaptation

For anyone living with a long-term health condition, the world can feel like a fragile place. The usual anchors of daily life, like a steady job, a planned vacation, or even a simple evening out,...

Work Was Not a Choice for Post-War Children, Psychology Shows

September 3, 2026 - 15:25

Work Was Not a Choice for Post-War Children, Psychology Shows

For children growing up in France during the 1950s and 1960s, the decision to enter the workforce was rarely about personal drive or ambition. According to recent psychological analysis, it was a...

The psychology of why reading makes us smarter and happier, and why one half of that is firmer than the other

September 2, 2026 - 07:33

The psychology of why reading makes us smarter and happier, and why one half of that is firmer than the other

For years, we have been told that reading is a kind of superfood for the brain. It sharpens our thinking, expands our vocabulary, and even makes us happier. But when you dig into the actual...

Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing

September 1, 2026 - 19:24

Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing

Most parents are not neutral observers of their own children`s progress. When a kid brings home a finger-painted masterpiece or a spelling bee ribbon, the urge to tape it to the refrigerator door...

Why being truly understood feels so rare today: Psychology explains why people listen to reply, not to understand

September 1, 2026 - 03:41

Why being truly understood feels so rare today: Psychology explains why people listen to reply, not to understand

A person can have friends, family, colleagues and hundreds of online connections, yet still feel emotionally alone. Being understood requires something deeper than simply having someone nearby....

What We Get Wrong About Internalized Homophobia

August 31, 2026 - 07:53

What We Get Wrong About Internalized Homophobia

External homophobia is easy to spot. It is the slur shouted from a passing car, the law that denies a family, the sermon that condemns a love. But the version that lives inside us is harder to name...

New psychology study reveals an intriguing shift in romantic partner comparisons over time

August 30, 2026 - 01:14

New psychology study reveals an intriguing shift in romantic partner comparisons over time

A fresh look at how partners measure themselves against each other suggests the habit may not be as harmful as once thought. New psychological research indicates that when couples compare their...

Psychology says people who struggle with guilt when leaving their pet alone aren't simply being irrational — separation anxiety toward companion animals is a documented human response, closely tied to how strongly we treat them as attachment figures

August 29, 2026 - 13:11

Psychology says people who struggle with guilt when leaving their pet alone aren't simply being irrational — separation anxiety toward companion animals is a documented human response, closely tied to how strongly we treat them as attachment figures

That heavy feeling in your chest when you close the front door and see your dog`s face pressed against the window? It is not a sign of weakness or over-sensitivity. Psychologists now recognize that...

What Church Bells Taught Me About Our Relationship With Time

August 28, 2026 - 22:36

What Church Bells Taught Me About Our Relationship With Time

I spent a summer in a small Austrian village, and it took me about three days to realize I had stopped checking my phone for the time. Not because I had anywhere important to be, but because the...

The Return of Extreme Thinness

August 28, 2026 - 15:26

The Return of Extreme Thinness

The conversation around body image has shifted again, and this time the pendulum has swung to a place many thought we had left behind. Extreme thinness is showing up more in fashion campaigns, on...

Psychology Instructor Marks 26 Years at Wiregrass

August 27, 2026 - 20:17

Psychology Instructor Marks 26 Years at Wiregrass

FITZGERALD - For 26 years, Sherry Carroll has walked into her classroom at Wiregrass with the same goal: to make psychology something students actually want to think about, not just memorize....

Psychology says people who feel emotionally numb for long stretches aren't broken or cold — they're often people who felt too much for too long, and the nervous system eventually found the only exit it had leftrd

August 27, 2026 - 06:13

Psychology says people who feel emotionally numb for long stretches aren't broken or cold — they're often people who felt too much for too long, and the nervous system eventually found the only exit it had leftrd

For years, we have been told that feeling nothing at all is a sign of something wrong. We label people who go numb as distant, cold, or even broken. But a growing body of psychological research...

Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinkles

August 26, 2026 - 18:40

Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinkles

People who have a hard time accepting the aging process may not simply be worried about fine lines or sagging skin. According to psychology researchers, the resistance often runs much deeper than...

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