Articles tagged with Parapsychology
University students' tweets showed a positive correlation between social events and hobbies with subjective well-being, while politics had a negative effect. Negative expressions also increased during the pandemic, negatively impacting students' desire for self-presentation and overall well-being.
A recent study by West Virginia University sociologists found that individuals with paranormal beliefs are more likely to be hesitant about vaccination. These beliefs, which include astrology and spirits, lead to a lack of confidence in science and vaccines, including the COVID-19 shot.
Researchers found that men who received positive fortune telling outcomes were more likely to take financial risks, while the effect was weaker in women. This study suggests that superstition can influence behavior, even among those who claim not to be superstitious.
The BIAL Foundation's new call for grants increases the maximum support amount to €60,000 per project. The program supports research in Psychophysiology and Parapsychology, building on a history of funding over 1600 researchers from 29 countries.
A new study reveals that people who attempt suicide have distorted thoughts about their self-worth, comparisons with others, and the future. Researchers found that targeting these thoughts can help reduce hopelessness and suicidal ideation in clinical interventions.