Articles tagged with Emotions
A recent study by Arizona State University Assistant Professor Michael Varnum suggests that humans will likely react positively to the discovery of extraterrestrial life. In three pilot studies, language analysis revealed significantly more positive emotions in coverage of past potential discoveries and participant reactions.
Research suggests that children's attribution biases and emotional intensity are linked to the quality of their friendships. Children with hostile biases may engage in negative interactions, while those with benign biases may exhibit pro-social behavior when emotions are intense.
Researchers developed a new self-efficacy scale to assess employees' ability to manage tasks, negative emotions, and interpersonal relationships. The findings show that high self-efficacy in these areas leads to better job performance, reduced counterproductive behavior, and improved well-being.
A UMass Amherst researcher is studying the influence of emotions on medical decision-making and diagnosis among emergency medicine staff, with a focus on improving care for vulnerable patients. The study aims to develop cognitive interventions that can reduce diagnostic errors and improve physical health outcomes.
Neuroscientists have created a detailed map of the connections in the subgenual cingulate area 25 (A25) of non-human primates. The research reveals strong links between A25 and brain areas involved in emotional regulation, stress response, and memory formation.
A study by UBC Sauder School of Business found that price-conscious consumers perceive customer service workers as less human. This dehumanization can lead to poorer treatment and higher job dissatisfaction among employees. The research highlights the importance of recognizing human needs in customers, even when focusing on saving money.
Researchers analyzed 800 million Twitter messages to find strong patterns of positive and negative moods reflecting circadian rhythms. The study also discovered seasonal variations in anger, sadness, and fatigue patterns.
Scientists discovered an anorexigenic neural circuit involving medial septal complex and paraventricular hypothalamus projections, associated with reduced nighttime and daytime food intake in mice. The study suggests a potential new approach to treating eating disorders without inducing maladaptive behaviors.
Research suggests that people's daily frustration with life can lead to recurring nightmares, where they experience falling, failing, or being attacked in their dreams. The study found that those whose psychological needs were not met reported more negative dream themes and struggled to interpret their dreams positively.
A global survey of over 30,000 adults found that spirits are most frequently associated with feelings of aggression, while beer and red wine are linked to relaxation. The study suggests that understanding the emotional factors behind alcohol preference is crucial for addressing alcohol misuse.
Researchers explored predictors of maternal supportive behavior during emotional challenges, revealing a time-lagged association between child's aversive behavior and mom's less supportive response.
Researchers tested participants 24 months after a decade-long memory test, finding they recognized 55% of the original images. The study suggests three exposures are sufficient for long-term image recognition.
A new approach identifies concept alterations associated with suicidal ideation and behavior, using machine-learning algorithms to assess neural representation of specific concepts. The study accurately identified 91% of participants with suicidal tendencies, and 94% of those who had attempted suicide.
Researchers discovered that fish respond emotionally to their environment, with brain areas linked to positive and negative emotions activated. The study suggests a simpler neurologic basis for emotional assessment than expected, potentially evolving around 375 million years ago.
Researchers found that infants can match emotions with probable causes and search for the cause when it's incongruent. They distinguished between five positive emotional expressions in tasks involving looking and searching behaviors.
A recent study by Robinson et al. found that young men's 'bromances' are more emotionally satisfying than their romantic relationships with women. The researchers discovered that men felt less judged and more able to express emotions in their close male friendships compared to their girlfriends.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that listening without visual cues improves emotion recognition. Researchers conducted five experiments with over 1,800 participants and discovered that voice-only communication yields more accurate results than combined visual and auditory cues.
Research found that boys at risk of psychopathy have impaired ability to respond to laughter, with reduced brain activity in regions associated with social affiliation. This suggests they may not experience the world in the same way as peers, leading to different choices and behaviors.
A researcher is investigating whether mid-day napping benefits learning in young children and helps them cope with emotions. The study will explore the mechanisms of sleep and its effects on cognitive functions, emotion processing, and behavior.
Researchers found that people who focused on their emotions following a failure put forth more effort when they tried again. Emotionally motivated participants spent nearly 25% more time searching for a low-priced book than those with only cognitive responses.
Research finds that positive emotions are associated with healthier blood lipid profiles in Western adults but not in Japanese participants. The study's findings highlight the importance of cultural context in understanding links between emotion and health.
A Michigan State University study found that salespeople who control the emotional tone of their buyer-seller relationship by expressing gratitude can foster customer loyalty and gratitude. By going above and beyond, salespeople can potentially outperform even long-term relationships in terms of customer satisfaction.
A study by Georgia State University and Purdue University found that acute alcohol intoxication amplifies the link between heavy drinking patterns and intimate partner aggression. Impulsive individuals are more likely to commit violence when intoxicated, as they focus on emotional cues in the situation.
A new study from UC Berkeley research finds that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, leading to better psychological health. The study tested over 1,300 adults and found those who avoid acknowledging dark emotions report more mood disorder symptoms.
Researchers found that third-person self-talk can lead people to think about themselves more similarly to how they think about others, gaining psychological distance from their experiences. This can be useful for regulating emotions, with the brain activity showing decreased emotional reactivity when using the third person.
A new study found that arts-based group participation boosts positive emotions in both healthy adults and those with mental health conditions. This effect is short-lived, while improved emotional regulation lasts throughout the day.
Residents reflect on patient struggles, joys, and future goals to cultivate inner lives and balance professional and personal selves. Writing reflections helps physicians integrate their emotions, spirituality, and clinical expertise.
A study of personal assistance relationships between disabled people and their assistants found that these relationships can be emotionally fraught and require support. The research highlights the importance of a good match between employer and worker and provides recommendations for improving these relationships.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that individuals with a diverse range of positive emotions have lower levels of systemic inflammation, which may reduce their risk for chronic diseases. The research, led by Anthony Ong, suggests that having a rich and diverse positive emotional life may benefit health.
Researchers identify a three-way interaction between genetics, body mass index, and parent-child communication patterns in predicting restrictive feeding practices that contribute to childhood obesity. Genetic variations affect emotion regulation, influencing parents' responses to children's negative emotions.
Mothers who are more supportive of their children's negative emotions rate them as more socially skilled, but these same children appear less socially adjusted at school. This study highlights the potential downside to mothers' supportiveness on third-grade children's social adjustment.
This longitudinal study found that early family relationships significantly impact children's emotional development, particularly in terms of emotion regulation. Problematic family types were associated with increased depressive symptoms and biases in social-emotional information processing. The study suggests that strengthening emotio...
A study published in Psychological Science found that inhibiting the lateral prefrontal cortex using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) increases emotional spillover, while preserving its integrity eliminates it. The research suggests a causal relationship between the prefrontal cortex and emotion regulation.
Researchers found that online ads decrease brain activity in frontal/prefrontal cortical areas, indicating a drop in concentration levels. The presence of ads also affects the frontal/prefrontal asymmetry index, with some subjects experiencing increased and others decreased activity.
A study by the University of Adelaide found that wine label descriptions alter consumer emotions, increase wine liking, and encourage higher prices. Elaborate descriptions evoke more positive emotions, improving quality perception and willingness to pay.
A treatment for depression using the Emotional Faces Memory Task resulted in a significantly greater reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms compared to a control group. The digital therapeutic targets an imbalance in brain regions involved in emotion processing and cognitive control.
Targets of workplace bullying shared common advice that often made their situation worse, including quitting or ignoring the issue. Despite this, most said they would recommend these tactics to others in similar situations due to a lack of insight into effective alternatives.
Researchers investigated how social exclusion affects individuals and found that even small indications of integration and attention can reduce distress. Receiving minimal attention via a letter or email can make rejection more bearable.
A study found that toddlers with regular bedtimes and better emotional regulation are less likely to become obese pre-teens. The research team also discovered a link between household routines, self-regulation, and obesity risk, highlighting the importance of bedtime consistency for childhood obesity prevention.
A new study published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies suggests that psychoeducation and skills building can help sever the emotion-behavior link contributing to HIV/STI risk among black adolescents with mental illnesses. The study found that improving coping mechanisms to regulate emotions may be crucial for preventing HIV/S...
A machine-learning device developed by Osaka University can detect the emotional state of its listeners and produce new songs that evoke different feelings. This technology has the potential to enhance the interactive music experience and be applied in healthcare settings to motivate people to exercise or improve their mood.
Researchers found that musical cues with high arousal and positive emotion triggered the recall of clear, vivid memories, while those with negative emotions led to less specific recollections. The study's findings suggest that emotional content of musical cues influences the type of memories accessed.
New York University researchers LeDoux and Brown argue that emotions arise from a general cortical network of cognition, similar to conscious experiences. They propose a higher-order theory of emotional consciousness, challenging existing theories that consider emotions as innately programmed in the brain.
A study by UC Santa Barbara researchers suggests that humans accurately predict the qualities valued in their local population and generate pride based on those values. The 'advertisement-recalibration theory of pride' proposes that pride serves as a motivator to cultivate traits and behaviors that increase others' valuation.
Research by Waljit Dhillo at Imperial College London discovered that kisspeptin stimulates limbic brain areas associated with mood and emotion, influencing reproductive behavior. Kisspeptin treatment also enhanced brain activity during assessments of reward, drive, and mood in healthy heterosexual men.
A new study from the University of Michigan found that older kids are more likely to view confessing as right, while younger children connect positive emotions to lying and negative emotions to confession. Parents can foster open communication by listening without anger, making it critical for teens grappling with adult issues.
A new study by American University professor Anthony Ahrens reveals a surprising link between autonomy and gratitude. Individuals high in autonomy tend to experience less gratitude and value it less, suggesting that self-reliance may hinder social connections.
Research from the University of Arizona shows that anger can lead to impulsive and deviant behavior, while guilt promotes careful and deliberate processing. Angry employees are more likely to cheat and engage in unethical behavior, whereas guilty employees exhibit less deviance.
A study from Case Western Reserve University found that older men adhere closely to an idealized masculinity script incompatible with the realities of later life. This script leaves senior men without a blueprint to behave or handle emotions, contributing to health problems and difficulties in caregiving.
A recent virtual reality study has found that our perception of space and our bodies plays a crucial role in regulating emotional experience and exploratory behavior. By manipulating sensory input on gait and spatial context, researchers have shown that this interplay can intensify or reduce fear and enhance exploration.
A study of 81 men found that those with nurturing childhood environments were more likely to have secure attachments to their romantic partners late in life. This association was partially explained by better emotion regulation skills in midlife, which predicted more secure marriages.
Researchers found that four factors - perceived competence, social interaction, novel experiences, and physical exertion - trigger positive emotions in exercise. Enjoyment is a key factor among regular exercisers, leading to increased motivation and adherence.
A Kansas State University researcher found that political skill is the only interpersonal skill to have an independent positive relationship with transformational leadership and job satisfaction. Developing this skill can increase work engagement and satisfaction, benefiting organizations.
A new study from Michigan State University suggests that meditation can help tame negative emotions in people of all mindfulness levels. Participants who meditated showed similar levels of 'emotion regulatory' brain activity as those with high natural mindfulness, indicating improved emotional health.
A new study suggests that drinking cold water can reduce feelings of shame and regret by regulating emotions and temperature. Researchers found that people in warm environments tend to feel more regret after making mistakes, but consuming cold drinks or being exposed to cold temperatures can help alleviate these emotions.
A study found that individuals with insecure childhood experiences had lower task performance under emotionally negative conditions and less brain activity in response to target letters. This suggests that inefficient emotional regulation strategies may lead to reduced cognitive resources for task completion.
In a study of young men attending a therapeutic boarding school, researchers found that they adopted more feminine behaviors to assert dominance and maturity. These hybrid masculinities were positively valued by women, employers, and educational organizations, contributing to the flexibility of patriarchy.
The Quatro Study will inform ongoing product development efforts by gathering end-user input on four vaginal delivery systems for HIV and multipurpose prevention. The study, recruiting 200 healthy women ages 18-30 in South Africa and Zimbabwe, assesses user experiences of placebos with no active ingredients.
New research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that revenge is not just bitter, but also sweet, with people experiencing both positive and negative emotions. The study used three experiments involving over 600 participants to explore the emotional consequences of revenge.
Researchers from IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute have found that combining a positive emotional component with a given stimulus promotes memory for future stimuli of the same type. This effect is observed until after 24 hours of sleep, when memory consolidation is maximized.