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Rich people don't need friends
In a paper evaluated by f1000 Medicine, six studies tested relationships between reminders of money, social exclusion and physical pain. view more (2009-09-16)
Anti-social behavior in girls predicts adolescent depression seven years later
Past behavior is generally considered to be a good predictor of future behavior, but new research indicates that may not be the case in the development of depression, particularly among adolescent girls. view more (2009-02-18)
Help for victims of bullying
Psychologists have found that children who get bullied at school act in ways which mark them out as victims, behaving submissively and having poor social skills. This is one of the key findings from research presented to The British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Conference in Bristol today, Saturday 16 September, by Claire Fox and... view more... (2000-09-12)
Sex offender treatment centres? - Not in my back yard!
These were the findings of a study published today, Monday 13 September, in Legal and Criminological Psychology, by psychologist Sarah Brown of University College Northampton. view more (1999-09-06)
Study shows why sporting heroes should thank their friends
Encouraging words from friends and family can pave the way to sporting victory, according to research by the University of Exeter, released today. view more (2009-03-03)
Protesting is good for you, say psychologists
A study by psychologists at the University of Sussex has found that as well as potentially changing the world, participation in protests and demonstrations is actually good for you. This is one of the findings of a large-scale interview study led by Dr John Drury, Lecturer in Social Psychology, into protest crowds and social movements, often known... view more... (2002-12-16)
Genes and environment interact in first graders to predict physical but not social aggression
Physical aggression in children comes from their genes and the environment in which they grow up. Social aggression, such as spreading rumors or ignoring other children, has less to do with genetic factors and more with environmental factors. view more (2008-02-07)
Research Praises Scheme Which Attaches Social Workers to Hospital`s Emergency Assessment Unit
Research by the University of Warwick praises a scheme which attaches social workers to the Emergency Assessment Unit at Coventry`s Walsgrave hospital. Eileen Mcleod and Dr Matthew Cooke, from the University of Warwick`s School of Health & Social Studies, looked at the experience of older patients over two months of a six month NHS funded... view more... (2002-02-01)
Positive influences for offenders
This is the finding presented today, Tuesday 28 September, by Linda Gast and Philip Taylor of the Midlands Probation Training Consortium, at The British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology Conference, held at Churchill College, Cambridge. view more (1999-09-13)
Patients' views about their illness can help treatment planning
What is it like to be chronically ill? Those people with severe illnesses such as Huntington's disease or multiple sclerosis do not see their illness in the same way as health professionals do. Associate professor Ad Kaptein, Leiden University, Netherlands organised an international symposium on patients' representations of their illnesses at... view more... (2001-08-31)
Dealing with Stress as a Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
A researcher at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) is initiating a study of "mindfulness-based stress reduction," a technique often used in behavioral medicine for stress reduction but not before as an adjunct in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. view more (2007-10-29)
Depression after heart attack increases subsequent risk
This was the finding of a study published today, Tuesday 14 September, in the British Journal of Health Psychology by Dr Everard Thornton, of the University of Liverpool, and Claire Hallas, of the University of Staffordshire. view more (1999-09-07)
Childhood circumstances linked to health in later life
Poor social circumstances in adulthood have been known for some time to increase heart disease risk but less attention has been paid to earlier life circumstances. A study in this week's BMJ finds that adverse social circumstances in childhood, as well as adulthood, are strongly associated with increased risk of insulin resistance, and other heart... view more... (2002-10-09)
You are what you smoke
People use cannabis because it is part of their social identity, not just because they find it enjoyable, according to a paper in a symposium presented today, Saturday 31 March, to The British Psychological Society's Centenary Annual Conference, held at the SECC, Glasgow, by Professor Richard Hammersley of the University of Wales, Swansea.... view more... (2001-03-20)
The British Psychological Society Annual Conference 2000
The British Psychological Society's Annual Conference 2000 will take place on 13 - 16 April, at the Guildhall, Winchester. The Society's Division of Clinical Psychology Conference will take place in parallel. Around 1000 delegates are expected to attend, and more than 160 papers, posters and symposia will be given. The conference themes are:... view more... (2000-04-03)
New study by Rice University psychologist finds women's brains recognize, encode smell of male sexual sweat
A new Rice University study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that socioemotional meanings, including sexual ones, are conveyed in human sweat. view more (2009-01-08)
Addressing the psychological well-being of imprisoned young offenders
A study to examine the extent and manner to which anxiety and depression can be predicted among incarcerated young male offenders has identified the need for fundamental changes in the young offender culture. The study was carried out by Martin Nieland, Caroline McCluskie and Erica Trait of the University of Sunderland's Department of Psychology,... view more... (2001-02-09)
The mystery behind love-hate relationships
People who see their relationships as either all good or all bad tend to have low self-esteem, according to a series of seven studies by Yale researchers published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. view more (2006-06-09)
Youth's social problems contribute to anxiety and depression
Socially successful children tend to have fewer symptoms of anxiety or depression, while children with problems such as anxiety and depression tend to have difficulties forming relationships and being accepted by friends. view more (2008-03-25)
In Pursuit of a Happiness Gene
The pursuit of happiness characterizes the human condition. But for those suffering from stress, money trouble or chronic illness, a positive outlook on life can be difficult to find. Now, a Tel Aviv University researcher says we should look to our genes. view more (2009-06-24)
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