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Facebook can help college students with lower confidence build relationships

College students with lower social self-efficacy benefit from using Facebook to form new connections, while those with higher confidence rely on traditional media. The study found that Facebook can compensate for reduced face-to-face interaction with close friends and works best when supplementing traditional media in making new colleg...

SourceBinghamton University·JournalInternational Journal of Human-Computer Studies·DateJul 23, 2019

Your genes could impact the quality of your marriage

A study at Binghamton University found that variation on the Oxytocin Receptor gene impacts marital quality by influencing how partners provide and receive support from each other. Couples with certain genotypes, particularly those associated with social deficits, reported lower satisfaction with their marriages.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of Family Psychology·DateFeb 11, 2019

Pain and substance abuse interact in a vicious cycle

Research finds that experiencing pain can motivate individuals to use substances and make it harder to quit, resulting in a positive feedback loop that maintains both conditions. Clinicians should assess patients for chronic pain and address it during treatment to help them manage withdrawal and develop healthier coping strategies.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalAnnual Review of Clinical Psychology·DateJan 14, 2019

Solving the ancient mysteries of Easter Island

Researchers used quantitative spatial modeling to explore the relationship between ahu construction locations and subsistence resources on Rapa Nui. The study found that ahu locations are consistently linked to proximity to freshwater sources, suggesting a critical role for water availability in ancient island society.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJan 10, 2019

People who prefer casual sex still desire intimacy

A study by Binghamton University researchers found that individuals who prefer casual sex still desire intimacy and affection. The study revealed that partners were more likely to engage in intimate activities in romantic relationships than in casual sex, but the rate of these acts in casual sex was higher than expected.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of Relationships Research·DateDec 3, 2018

Invasive species in an ecosystem harm native organisms but aid other invasive species

New research from Binghamton University found that invasive plant leaf litter and sodium chloride accelerate developmental time and reduce mass of native leopard frogs, while aiding invasive African clawed frogs. The study highlights the importance of considering interactions between multiple stressors in preserving native biodiversity.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalBiological Invasions·DateOct 23, 2018

Most people don't know the difference between OCD and OCPD

A recent study from Binghamton University found that the general public struggles to differentiate between obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Researchers analyzed phone interviews with hundreds of participants, revealing that those with higher education levels were more likely to r...

SourceBinghamton University·JournalCommunity Mental Health Journal·DateOct 15, 2018

It pays to be nice to your employees, new study shows

A new study from Binghamton University found that benevolent leadership styles have a positive impact on employee performance, while authoritarian leadership has negative effects. The researchers discovered that showing compassion to employees motivates them to be better workers and increases job satisfaction.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalThe Leadership Quarterly·DateSep 11, 2018