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Study: Counseling trauma victims causes secondary trauma
Hearing repeated stories of suffering from trauma victims causes serious psychological stress in clinical social workers, a new Geisinger-led study suggests. view more (2008-04-22)
Stars in their eyes - how celebrities are related to social development
Many young people who like Kylie and are fans of David Beckham can be emotionally independent young individuals with a strong network of peers. But some of those, for whom the interest in a celebrity is particularly strong, may be lonely, isolated and lack social skills, psychologists have discovered. Research from the University of Leicester and... view more... (2004-02-26)
Is GP-patient communication related to their perceptions of illness severity, coping and social support?
The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between the communicative behaviour of general practitioner and patient on the one hand and the perception of the coping behaviour of the patient, the severity of the complaint and the presence of social support on the other hand. From twenty GPs, fifteen consultations per GP were videotaped... view more... (2002-11-12)
Acne may prevent people from participating in sport and exercise, says research
Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath. view more (2008-02-26)
Gratitude is good medicine for organ recipients
After immunosuppressants, the best medicine for organ transplant patients might be gratitude. view more (2007-08-16)
Foreign threats to US raise tolerance for diversity, study finds
Foreign threats to the United States can encourage tolerance for diversity domestically and a corresponding intolerance for diversity internationally, according to a study by University of British Columbia (UBC) and Stanford University researchers published this week in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. view more (2008-08-06)
Identifying sexual and violent re-offenders
Current measures which fail to significantly predict whether sexual offenders will repeat their crime could be improved by taking into account psychological and lifestyle factors. These factors could also enhance risk assessment for violent offenders. This is the conclusion of Leam Craig, of Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd and Anthony Beech and... view more... (2004-03-22)
The 'gender gap' in final examination results at Oxford University
Fewer women than men obtain first class degrees, but results from a study of 232 students at Oxford University suggest that this is not because of any gender differences in ability. Instead it may be related to the nature of the examination process, according to research by Dr. Jane Mellanby, Dr. Maryanne Martin and John O'Doherty of the... view more... (2000-08-10)
Sexual behaviour at work still a problem shows new study from Rotman School
Be careful of that raunchy joke that gets all the laughs. As funny as folks at work may find it, it's probably hurting morale. view more (2009-04-07)
Fear of crime or anxiety about a rapidly changing society?
Do we really fear crime or are we just anxious about neighbourhood breakdown and the speed of change in society? view more (2008-05-20)
Stubble equals trouble? Shaving, heart disease and stroke
How often a man shaves may be a marker of his susceptibility to heart disease, according to new research from the University of Bristol, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology this week. The Caerphilly Study by Professor Shah Ebrahim and colleagues in the Department of Social Medicine examined the link between shaving, coronary heart... view more... (2003-02-07)
UBC study of Olympic athletes shows that pride and shame are universal and innate expressions
The victory stance of a gold medalist and the slumped shoulders of a non-finalist are innate and biological rather than learned responses to success and failure, according to a University of British Columbia study using cross-cultural data gathered at the 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games. view more (2008-08-12)
Thinking differently reduces pain!
The way patients appraise information and use distraction techniques before having a hysterectomy may have important consequences for how well they recover. Investigating the effects of such cognitive techniques on recovery from hysterectomy is the subject of a study conducted by Dr Patrick Callaghan of City University, London and Mr Ho Cheung Li... view more... (2001-08-31)
Man's best friend lends insight into human evolution
Flexibly drawing inferences about the intentions of other individuals in order to cooperate in complex tasks is a basic part of everyday life that we humans take for granted. view more (2007-03-02)
Childhood adversity may affect processing in the brain's reward pathways
New research shows that childhood adversity is associated with diminished neural activity in brain regions implicated in the anticipation of possible rewards. view more (2009-07-16)
Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Despite research efforts to find modern factors that would explain the different life expectancies of men and women, the gap is actually ancient and universal. view more (2006-05-10)
Learning about each other's differences is the way to reduce prejudice, say psychologists
From anti-Semitism to Islamophobia, from the fear of terrorism to hostility towards asylum seekers, conflict between different cultural groups continues to be an alarming feature of the 21st century. While governments and policy makers struggle to address these issues, a Sussex social psychologist has revisited 20 years of research on intergroup... view more... (2005-05-25)
Want to Improve Your Relationship? Do the Dishes Because You Really Want To
If you do something positive for your mate, does it matter why? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Rochester research assistant professor Heather Patrick. view more (2007-05-25)
Not All Women With Breast Cancer Require Psychosocial Help
Despite improvements in the medical treatment of breast cancer, resulting in better prognoses, women diagnosed with the illness often experience psychosocial problems. As a result, many psychosocial intervention programs have been developed, usually with positive results. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of two 12-week psychosocial... view more... (2004-08-31)
How to get a college roommate you can live with
Anxious college freshmen can relax. No matter who will be sharing their dorm room, they have the power to make the relationship better, University of Michigan research suggests. view more (2008-08-26)
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