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·November 13, 2024·7 min read

How Viewing Dogs as Family Changes Owner Behaviors

New research shows that how owners perceive their dogs—as friends, family, or security guards—shapes the way they care for them. Surveying over 800 dog owners, researchers found that people who view dogs as family often form closer bonds and dedicate more time to them, while others keep dogs mainly for companionship or practical roles. This generational shift in perception highlights a growing trend of treating dogs as family members.

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·December 31, 2020·4 min read

9 Tips to Give Yourself the Best Shot at Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions

Researchers explore psychological tricks and tips to help you reach your New Year Resolution goals.

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·February 22, 2019·4 min read

Probing the Pain of Ostracism

Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection.

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·March 15, 2018·3 min read

Who is Best at Understanding Human Interactions? Those Who Are Lonely and Sad

Those who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report.

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

Do Western Societies Promote Narcissism?

A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of whether narcissism is associated with Western culture.

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·October 21, 2017·6 min read

Boosting Social Skills With Brain Scanning

A new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.

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·June 9, 2017·3 min read

Smiling During Victory Could Hurt Future Chances of Cooperation

People who smile following a victory can trigger an opponent to act more aggressively, a new study reports.

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·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Altruism Changing Western Society

A rise in individualism helps create generations of people with more altruistic mindsets, researchers report.

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·April 18, 2017·5 min read

Networks of Narcissists: Social Media and Narcissism

A new study reports narcissists are drawn to social network platforms as they see them as the ideal stages to showcase themselves.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Parental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in Children

Disinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.