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Award for article on understanding and promoting mental health in athletes

April 17, 2018

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

March 14, 2018

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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

March 12, 2018

Openness, but not neuroticism, associated with more issues in managing food allergy: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Perceptions of old age change as we age

March 1, 2018

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

March 1, 2018

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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

February 28, 2018

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

February 19, 2018

Research published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates humanity’s hypothetical reaction to the discovery of extraterrestrial microbial life [...]

How expectations impact actual exam scores

February 7, 2018

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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

February 7, 2018

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

February 2, 2018

Emotional images change people's behavior

Researchers find that emotive images alter people's behavior, while emotive words do not [...]

Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature

January 17, 2018

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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

December 5, 2017

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

December 1, 2017

Cultural values strong predictors of alcohol consumption

Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving

November 21, 2017

Traffic accidents and driver distraction

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

November 3, 2017

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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

October 31, 2017

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?

October 4, 2017

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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”

September 28, 2017

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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

September 21, 2017

Touchscreen tablet educational apps for children

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

September 14, 2017

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

September 5, 2017

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

August 29, 2017

Higher voter turnout and an increase in votes for the incumbent political party are linked to state-level increases in temperature during US presidential elections

New study in Frontiers in Psychology shows a connection between changes in temperature and voting behavior in the United States of America [...]

New approach to teaching music improvisation enhances creativity

July 24, 2017

Improvisation is a complex and multidimensional act that involves creativity and performance behaviours in real-time. It also requires processes such as sensory and perceptual encoding, motor control and performance monitoring as well as storing and recalling memory.

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

July 4, 2017

Even though the students participating in the study presumably had good grades in STEM, stereotypes still corrupted their self-concept.

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

July 4, 2017

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

June 30, 2017

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?

June 29, 2017

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

June 21, 2017

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

June 14, 2017

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

June 13, 2017

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

June 2, 2017

Don’t forget to stop by the Frontiers Booth #4 between the 13th-16th June in the Exhibitors Halls, to find out more about our publishing program. We look forward to meeting you!

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

June 1, 2017

The study shows that helping these young people to bounce-back from adversities by acquiring self-regulation skills such as setting goals and adjusting their path after a misstep, equips them better to do well in school and in life.

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

June 1, 2017

Both 3- and 5-year olds shared more when they were obligated to share than when it was voluntary. However, such obligated sharing did not make them 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

May 30, 2017

Listening to inspiring music in a group and engaging in discussions about music and life is a more positive interaction that makes people feel good.

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

May 22, 2017

Whether by an off-putting body odor or a grating voice, it's easy to understand how the nose and ears are just as important as the eyes in noticing how attractive someone is.

Voice and scent play an underappreciated role in understanding attractiveness. [...]

Learning styles — A once hot debate redshifts

May 19, 2017

In recent years, many academicians have criticized Learning Styles saying there is no evidence it improves student understanding. A new study, published in Frontiers in Psychology sheds light on this discussion.

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?

May 15, 2017

New research, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology, explores playground rejection amongst school 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?

May 9, 2017

Smartphones and tablets have become so pervasive that, even in lower-income households, 90% of American children have used a touchscreen by the age of 2.

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?

May 8, 2017

Challenging some established theories on child development, a collection of research articles—published in Frontiers in Psychology—shows how as a child learns to master motor skills, other areas of development can improve over time.

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

May 5, 2017

New research shows that mental practice of Wu Qin Xi is a suitable alternative therapeutic intervention to physical dynamic Qigong training

Study in Frontiers in Psychology shows that mental practice of Wu Qin Xi is a suitable alternative therapeutic intervention to physical dynamic Qigong training [...]

Girls’ confidence level, not math ability, hinders path to science degrees

April 24, 2017

When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. [...]

Women in the police face identity conflict

March 29, 2017

Being part of a minority social group in a male-dominated workplace can make women feel undervalued, and reduce work performance and well-being. [...]

Simply wearing a police uniform may cause bias

March 17, 2017

Students wearing police uniforms show biased attention towards people wearing hoodies. [...]

Violent video games found not to affect empathy

March 9, 2017

Study finds no link between long-term playing of violent video games and changes in empathetic neural responses. [...]

Empowering women to progress in traditionally male dominated fields

March 8, 2017

What are the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields? [...]

Teach yourself everyday happiness with imagery training

March 1, 2017

Our emotions are often affected by images and visual memories. What if we could train our own brains to use imagery and effect our emotional state? [...]

We like taking selfies but not looking at them

February 10, 2017

The selfie paradox: taking selfies is hugely popular, yet most people would prefer fewer selfies on social media. [...]

Where belief in free will is linked to happiness

January 24, 2017

Researchers show that the phenomenon, previously seen in Western populations, also occurs in Chinese teenagers, and can cross cultural divides [...]

Measuring the emotional power of music

January 5, 2017

In exploring the psychological bases of human musicality, research expands simplistic categories of emotions, producing advanced tools which can sort feelings evoked by music [...]

Helping children achieve more in school

December 8, 2016

Study shows learning strategies are key to academic achievement and describe behavioural interventions that could reverse underachievement – By Abigail Pattenden, [...]