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APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Pandemic Effects...
Human behavior is one of the most important factors dictating the severity of pandemics for both the spread of the disease and the psychological impacts it triggers, such as anxiety, isolation, and...
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Do We Become More Prosocial as We Age, and if So, Why?Ulrich Mayr and Alexandra M. FreundWhy do older adults appear to contribute more to the common good than younger adults? Mayr and Freund argue...
View ArticleFor Work-Family Balance, Give Policy a Personal Touch
The need to balance the competing demands of work and family is nothing new, but with schools and daycare centers closed due to COVID-19, and many employees taking on the added challenge of working...
View ArticleYour In-laws’ History of Drinking Problems Could Lead to Alcohol Issues of...
Summary: A study of more than 300,000 couples in Sweden finds marriage to a spouse who grew up exposed to parental alcohol misuse increases a person’s likelihood of developing a drinking problem. The...
View ArticlePerfectionism Can Become a Vicious Cycle in Families
Roshni Ray Ricchetti was 16 years old when she arrived at MIT with perfect SAT scores and “lots and lots” of AP credits. She said her parents pushed her to make the absolute most of her talents. “I...
View ArticleRoot of Teen Empathy Begins with Secure Relationships at Home, Study Finds
Teenagers who have close, secure relationships with their families are more likely to extend empathy to their peers, according to a new study. More specifically, when teens feel safe, supported by and...
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Tending the Family Tree: Intervening in Intergenerational Mental Health
Unaddressed mental health concerns can echo through the generations of a family, but the exact path depression, anxiety, and other disorders may take through the branches of a family tree isn’t always...
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Do Positive Psychological Factors Equally Predict Resistance to Upper Respiratory Infections in African and European Americans?Cameron R. Wiley, Kennedy M. Blevins, Sheldon Cohen, and Sarah D....
View ArticleCaregiving Across the Lifespan: Collected Psychological Science Research
Across species, caregivers exert a powerful influence on the neural and behavioral development of their offspring. From a pregnant parent vigilantly monitoring their prenatal health to a pack of...
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The holidays are a time for joy and togetherness, but for many they can also spur feelings of loneliness. There aren’t comprehensive statistics for how many people feel starved for connection this...
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