Latest science news in Psychology & Sociology
Individual Stress Linked To Adolescent Obesity
Stress may indeed be a direct contributor to childhood obesity. That's according to a new study finding that increased levels of stress in adolescents are associated with a greater likelihood...
Even in hostile working environments, employees reluctant to leave jobs
She never gets invited to lunch with the rest of her co-workers. He always gets publicly criticised for his mistakes...
For adolescent crime victims, genetic factors play lead role
Genes trump environment as the primary reason that some adolescents are more likely than others to be victimised by crime, according to groundbreaking research led by distinguished criminologist Kevin M....
Monkeys found to wonder what might have been
Monkeys playing a game similar to 'Let's Make A Deal' have revealed that their brains register missed opportunities and learn from their mistakes...
Parental guidelines, consequences may be why fewer black teens smoke than whites
It's a curious paradox. Black adults are more likely to smoke than white adults and most smokers start as teenagers. But statistics show that fewer black youths than whites begin...
More support needed for families adopting from foster care
A new University of Illinois study of families adopting from foster care revealed significant declines in professional services and social support over the first three years of adoptive family life,...
Can you see the emotions I hear? Study says yes
By observing the pattern of activity in the brain, scientists have discovered they can 'read' whether a person just heard words spoken in anger, joy, relief, or sadness. The discovery,...
Should parents share the results of BRCA1/2 genetic testing with their children?
ORLANDO (May 14, 2009)--If you learned that you were at high risk of cancer because you carry the hereditary BRCA1/2 gene mutation, would you tell your children? A recent study...
Pentagon Funds 'Silent Talk' Brain-Wave Research
The Pentagon budgets $4 million for brain wave research that allows silent communication.
Judge acquits HIV-positive Quebec man of sexually assaulting woman
A Quebec judge has acquitted an HIV-positive Montreal man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with Down's Syndrome after she failed to positively identify her attacker.
Monkeys ponder what could have been
It's a good thing monkeys can't gamble. New research shows these primates are capable of "woulda-coulda-shoulda" thoughts, like those that keep gamblers at the tables.
Twitter 'porn star name game' risks identity theft: privacy experts
Twitter users are being warned that playing the new "porn star name game" on the popular social messaging service could expose them to identity theft.
How much reason do you want?
The 'war' between science and religion is stuck in a rut. Can we change the record now, asks Philip Ball?
Mom's Fight To End Cyber Abuse
Jessica Logan committed suicide after a naked picture of the teen circulated among her classmates. Now her mother is working to stop the harassment she says her daughter endured prior...
Obesity Caused by Eating Too Much
Overeating makes you overweight. I'll pause for a moment to let this mind-blowing scientific finding sink in. In the annals of Science Confirms the Obvious, there's rarely a zinger like...
Genes, class and education
Could I first of all thank Chris Woodhead (
Happiness May Be Inherited
A researcher proposes that happiness may be partly inherited from parents' life experiences.
Can happiness be inherited?
A new article published in Elsevier's journal Bioscience Hypotheses suggests that our feelings in our lifetime can affect our children.
Children Raise Their Parents
Values are learnt at home; but not only from parents. Researchers studied the role of the family in passing on personal values. Parents influence their children. But children also influence...
Achieving fame, wealth and beauty are psychological dead ends, study says
If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life - think again. A new study by three University of Rochester...
One in five girls in upper secondary school suffers from school burnout
The transition from basic education to upper secondary school is a challenge for many young people. According to a study of school burnout at different stages of school and higher...
Extraordinary Perception Deficit Sheds Light On How We See
To the casual observer, the student seemed absolutely normal. Though she often made mistakes in spelling and math, those were usually ascribed to carelessness. After all, the girl -- known...
Moral Judgment Falters As Time Crunch Sets In
When it comes to the crunch, we are not as moral as we like to think. The closer in time an event gets, the more our moral judgment falters.
One In Five Obese Women Select Overweight Or Obese Silhouettes As Their Ideal Body Image
For many women, body image is a constant struggle; a poor self-image can lead to a host of both mental and physical health problems. But a new study finds that...
Student athlete studies social influence on exercise and diet
As a world-class triathlete and dedicated coach, Carly Priebe is passionate about how physical activity can make a difference in a person's life...
Inside Lineman's Helmet, Doubts and Depression
Shawn Andrews, the Philadelphia Eagles' two-time Pro-Bowl offensive lineman, has done something athletes almost never do: he opened up about his struggles with depression.
The Last Face Kids Want To See On Facebook
Once the exclusive domain of young people, their parents are moving in to the social networking site. Many kids are none too happy about it.