A study published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors found that intoxication reduces the distraction caused by attractive faces, allowing intoxicated individuals to focus equally on both attractive and unattractive faces. The researchers used a computer-based task to assess participants' attention while ignoring facial stimuli.
A study of 200 users found that spending more time on WhatsApp per day was linked to lower loneliness and higher self-esteem due to stronger relationships. The research suggests that using WhatsApp to connect with friends may have positive effects on wellbeing.
Researchers at Edge Hill University identified three main personality profiles: Fearful, Malevolent and Socially Apt. These profiles influence how easily people are persuaded by authority figures or limited-time offers.
The study focuses on two coastal regions in Thailand, assessing the impact of climate change on erosion and flooding. The Thai-coast project will enhance coastal community resilience through multidisciplinary research.