Training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering
As little as two weeks of compassion meditation training may reduce the distress a person feels when witnessing another’s suffering: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
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Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein's body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct
Frequently being the target of workplace aggression not only affects the victim's health but can also cause them to behave badly towards others: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Sports teams playing for survival in critical games are more likely to lose
The first study using data from real games shows teams are more likely to lose when losing means elimination: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Football coaches: an untapped resource in assessing and developing player psychology
Researchers give practical tips to help football coaches reliably assess player characteristics important for performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Virtual avatar-to-avatar interviews may improve eyewitness testimony
Interviews in virtual reality may increase the accuracy and amount of recalled information: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence
While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites
The gruesome new field of neuro-parasitology could provide insights into the neurological basis for behavior and decision-making: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls
Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Award for article on understanding and promoting mental health in athletes
Research on the application of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to sport, published by Dr Martin Turner in Frontiers in Psychology, has won the 2018 Albert Ellis Award for Research [...]
We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction
New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Challenges of food allergies connected to personality traits for first time
Openness, but not neuroticism, associated with more issues in managing food allergy: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Perceptions of old age change as we age
The largest-ever study of age perceptions finds skewed views of aging -- particularly among young adults: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Color of judo uniform has no effect on winning
Study finds significant win bias for first called judo athlete, regardless of the color of their outfit: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Phishing success linked to incentives and sticking to an effective strategy
Research on attacker motives -- a crucial aspect of phishing -- identifies effective strategies and the role of early and high rewards: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Humans will actually react pretty well to news of alien life
Research published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates humanity’s hypothetical reaction to the discovery of extraterrestrial microbial life [...]
How expectations impact actual exam scores
Given similar academic results, students who expect higher scores actually attain them: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance
The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Moving pictures, feeble words: Emotional images sway people more than emotional words
Researchers find that emotive images alter people's behavior, while emotive words do not [...]
Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature
Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Xenophobia strongly linked to Brexit, regardless of voter age, gender or education
A Frontiers in Psychology study shows British citizens who fear immigrants were more likely to have voted to leave the EU, and identifies collective narcissism as a new voting variable. [...]
Autonomy and alcohol consumption may go hand in hand
Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving
Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader
New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace [...]
Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality
Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Why don’t students use learning strategies?
Many university students don't use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
“We need to depict women as victors rather than victims”
Interview with Tolulope Jolaade Adeogun on a new Research Topic in Frontiers in Sociology & Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles
Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world. [...]
Sometimes you shouldn’t say sorry
Saying sorry when making a social rejection can have the opposite effect of its intention, reveals a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life
A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later. [...]
Voter behavior influenced by hot weather
New study in Frontiers in Psychology shows a connection between changes in temperature and voting behavior in the United States of America [...]
Heavy drinking during adolescence: Dire effects on the brain
Binge drinking during adolescence alters the brain, leading to reduced cognitive abilities and increased risk for developing alcohol use disorder. [...]
New approach to teaching music improvisation enhances creativity
A process oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity. [...]
Stereotypes still affect females’ career aspirations in STEM topics
Frontiers in Psychology study examines impact of gender stereotypes on the self-concept of female students in STEM subjects with females under-representation [...]
Following a friend leads to unsafe driving behavior
Frontiers in Psychology study suggests a relationship between risky behaviour and time pressure caused by fear of getting lost when following friend's car [...]
New Section in Frontiers in Psychology: Evolutionary Psychology
We are proud and delighted to announce the launch of the new specialty section on Evolutionary Psychology, within Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Screen time or story time?
New study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests electronic media may pose less of an impact to learning for toddlers than is the case for preschoolers [...]
Tennis cheats may be predicted by their moral standards
A study of moral and social attitudes of tennis players has linked these characteristics to direct observations of cheating behavior in match play. [...]
No evidence of gender bias in philosophy
Despite a gender imbalance, there is no evidence for gender bias against women in securing tenure-track positions in philosophy — By Conn Hastings Despite [...]
How a girl is raised can influence her adult sporting success
Study shows girls who grow up exposed to traditionally more masculine interests and role models are more likely to have the aggressive desire to succeed at sport. — By [...]
Frontiers in Psychology is attending ASSC
Are you attending the ASSC in Beijing this year? Frontiers in Psychology is proud to offer all attendees a 30% discount on the article processing fees. [...]
How self-regulation can help young people overcome setbacks
Helping young people at risk of social exclusion to develop skills such as self-regulation helps them to bounce back from adversities and do better in life. [...]
Sharing voluntarily makes young kids happy
New study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows preschool kids who share of their own accord are happy, but not when they are obliged to do so. [...]
How listening to music in a group influences depression
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology takes a closer look at how music influences the mood in people suffering from depression. [...]
There’s more to attraction than what meets the eye
Voice and scent play an underappreciated role in understanding attractiveness.
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Learning styles — A once hot debate redshifts
Study reveals while higher education faculty believe Learning Styles is an important approach, they don't use the pedagogical tool as it is flawed. [...]
Playground politics — what drives rejection amongst children?
New study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that it's not what a child does that leads to rejection, but how other children feel about it. [...]
How do toddlers learn best from touchscreens?
New research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows that touchscreens can either help or hinder learning in toddlers. [...]
How can children’s active exploration of the world influence development?
Research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows motor skills impact growth beyond physical health, such as language, math and social behavior. [...]
Mental Qigong can be just as rewarding as its physical cousin
Study in Frontiers in Psychology shows that mental practice of Wu Qin Xi is a suitable alternative therapeutic intervention to physical dynamic Qigong training [...]
