Psychological research suggests that banning something can make people behave in unexpected and often counterproductive ways.

Media content has been shown to shape diverse behavior, sometimes incidentally and at other times intentionally.

A psychology professor says children consuming excessive amounts of social media experience a similar high to that experience ...

For millions of people, using the Strava fitness-tracking app is as much a part of an exercise routine as a decent water ...

Open-ended research is essential to building solid hypotheses in the social sciences — without it, even the best-planned ...

A study from the American Psychology Association emphasizes that parents have to be aware of all the videos their kids are watching. Fifteen percent of kids have been exposed to porn by age 10.

People who strongly endorse intelligence-related gender and racial stereotypes perceive genius characters in films and TV ...

Parasports challenge societal perceptions of disability and promote inclusion, with psychological support playing a crucial ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: sports are good for us. Researchers found that more than 9 out of 10 ...

Nov. 25, 2024 — A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed. This innovative approach opens new avenues for understanding and treating ...

Researchers from the Institute of Psychology have secured NWO Open Competition XS grants, each worth up to €50,000. One of ...

Muscat: Social media influencers and celebrities may often unlink youth and teenagers from reality. Social apps spawn ...