Articles tagged with Emotions
Researchers found that astrocytes transmit signals, revealing new ways the brain processes information. The study provides direct evidence for the real-time action of astrocytes in live brains of fruit flies, suggesting their role in mediating neurophysiology and behavior.
GLP1-RA treatment is associated with improvements in quality of life, restrained eating, and emotional eating behavior. The treatment also provides reassurance regarding its psychiatric safety profile.
Researchers have identified the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) as the basis of emotional inference in animals and humans. In a study published in Nature, Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen found that rats can learn inferred emotions by associating a neutral stimulus with an unpleasant experience.
A study from the University of Missouri found that caregiving stress looks different for adults who are only children compared to those with siblings. Adult only children faced greater emotional and financial strain, while support from friends or extended family improved mental health for caregivers with siblings.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control metabolism. The discovery may lead to new treatments for conditions such as obesity and cancer, which are influenced by thermoregulation and metabolism.
The research aims to bridge the translational gap between animal and human studies, exploring how obesity impacts decision-making around food. The team will measure brain chemical activity while participants consume sugary drinks and complete emotion-related tasks.
A study found that background music can have a negative impact on employees if it doesn't fit their needs for volume, speed, complexity, and emotional intensity. This can lead to feelings of fatigue, decreased productivity, and engagement in behaviors that harm the organization.
A new study found that sending young women twice-daily text messages prompting them to reflect on fitness content significantly reduced social comparison, a key mechanism contributing to poor body image. However, the study also found no significant change in body appreciation scores.
Researchers are using smartphones to capture naturalistic data on memory, sleep, and dreams, finding that a single night of sleep influences memory for the events that occurred the day before. Memories following sleep were more vivid, felt temporally closer, and were easier to recall.
A literature review study examines changes in research approaches regarding international students' emotional intercultural adjustment over the past three decades. The findings suggest a shift towards acknowledging and embracing the dialectics and sociocultural complexities of emotional adjustment.
Researchers found that relationship satisfaction declines over time, leading to a terminal phase with a rapid deterioration in satisfaction. The transition point marks the beginning of this phase, which lasts 7-28 months and is characterized by accelerated decline.
Research highlights how social media expectations and visual content contribute to digital stress and friendships conflicts. Disappointment from unmet expectations is a stronger predictor of conflict than constant availability pressure. Setting boundaries and managing notifications can help reduce misunderstandings.
A study found that maternal depression can negatively influence children's executive function and lead to emotional overeating. Mothers with postpartum depression may model unhealthy coping mechanisms for their children, affecting their ability to regulate emotions and develop healthy eating habits.
A new study from the Complexity Science Hub reveals that pre-existing emotions do not significantly impair our ability to distinguish between real and false news. Emotions triggered by news content play a pivotal role, eliciting more anger and less joy in response to false news headlines.
Studies show that AI chatbots, when exposed to traumatic content, exhibit increased anxiety levels. However, researchers at the University of Zurich have found that therapeutic prompts can significantly reduce these elevated anxiety levels in language models like ChatGPT.
Researchers developed an AI-driven approach to detect micro-expressions in ASD movies, achieving remarkable improvements in recognition accuracy. This innovative method provides clinicians with an objective tool to detect subtle emotional cues, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Researchers created a comprehensive database of Asian body movements to analyze emotional expression. The study used motion capture technology to record performances from six professional performers, showcasing various scenarios, emotions, and personal styles.
A new study by the University of Birmingham found that everyday stress, loneliness, and childhood trauma are significant risk factors for dissociation in teenagers and young adults. The research identified four key risk factors, with everyday stress being the most significant.
Research suggests that women are significantly more generous than men in high-stakes laboratory tests. Personality traits and emotional states also play a role in donation decisions, revealing gender differences in generosity.
A study with over 200 couples found that being honest and perceived as honest by partners has a positive effect on relationships, contributing to overall well-being. The simple act of expressing truthfulness matters more than flawless accuracy in perception.
Researchers discovered that non-REM sleep is crucial for strengthening emotionally linked perceptual memories, contrary to previous beliefs about REM sleep. The study found that the amygdala and cortical top-down circuitry play a key role in this process.
A new study published in Journal of Management Studies reveals that employee perceptions of AI performance and feelings towards AI vary, affecting AI performance and adoption. Four different trust configurations were identified, leading to distinct behaviors and a vicious cycle of biased data inputs degrading AI performance.
A recent study by Aalto University found that successful AI adoption depends on employees' emotional and cognitive trust. The research team analyzed a consulting company's attempt to implement an AI tool, which ultimately failed due to employees' discomfort with AI following their digital footprints.
A recent Washington State University-led study reveals that forestalgia-focused destination ads are more effective at enticing travelers to book vacations than nostalgia-based ads. The research found that travelers respond more favorably to future-focused messages, tapping into a natural human tendency to idealize what's ahead.
A recent study by HSE University found that young adults in Russia consume media content about serial killers due to cognitive and emotional motives. Cognitive motives involve understanding the causes of human behavior, while emotional motives allow viewers to experience intense emotions often lacking in everyday life.
Researchers found neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during emotional language processing, providing insights into how words shape our choices and mental health. The study bridges biology and symbolism, linking neural processes to human communication and emotion.
A recent study published in PLOS ONE found that immersive VR exercise sessions resulted in more intense and enjoyable workouts compared to traditional screen-based exercises. The research suggests that virtual reality could be an efficient way to improve physical activity and overall well-being.
Researchers created a measurement scale to assess robot human likeness, revealing four key qualities: appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding. To seem lifelike, robots must exhibit these traits, with self-understanding being the most challenging aspect to simulate.
A single-session intervention, E-MIND, was developed to cultivate a growth mindset about emotions in teenage girls. The study found that the E-MIND group showed significant improvements in emotion regulation self-efficacy and strategy use, with more girls reporting proactive handling of negative emotions.
A study found that individuals with higher emotional intelligence and secure attachment styles tend to use emojis more frequently, while those with avoidant attachment styles send fewer emojis. The study also revealed a gender gap in emoji use, with women using emojis more than men, particularly in interactions with friends and family.
A qualitative study reveals misokinesia can evoke strong negative emotions and strained relationships due to intolerance of others' fidgeting and repetitive body movements. The study found personal and social impacts on individuals with this condition.
Researchers studied ancient texts to understand how people in ancient Mesopotamia experienced emotions in their bodies. They found similarities with modern bodily maps, but also contrasting results, such as feelings of happiness being associated with the liver and feet, unlike modern humans who experience it in the hands.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used skin conductance measurements to tell emotions apart. The team's analysis showed that changes in skin conductance over time can be used to discriminate emotional states, with potential applications for emotionally aware devices.
Researchers found that individuals with depression who engage in reflexive emotion regulation experience increased suicidal thoughts during daily stressful events. In contrast, adaptive responses to stress were observed when participants used reappraisal strategy.
Researchers found that people underestimates the significance of future life events, such as Thanksgiving holidays and career choices. A three-year study aims to understand why this occurs and provide ideas for improvement.
A study of 57 adult chimpanzees found that social play before group activities like hunting or territorial defense increased collaboration and cooperation. Play also helped to relieve tension and resolve conflicts, suggesting its role in maintaining cohesive societies.
Researchers found chimpanzees of all ages displayed contagion of grooming and playful behaviors, with younger chimps more susceptible to play contagion. This behavioral contagion may help strengthen social bonds by reinforcing friendly behaviors.
A majority of respondents ascribed emotions to most non-human primates, mammals, birds, cephalopods, and fish. The survey also explored the risks of anthropomorphism and anthropodenial in animal behavioral research.
A new Penn State study found that consistent bedtimes are crucial for children's emotional regulation and behavioral control. Children who followed a regular sleep schedule displayed improved self-regulation skills, while those with inconsistent bedtimes showed increased impulsivity.
A study from Tohoku University reveals that astrocytic manipulation affects the fate of long-term memory, with acidifying astrocytes preventing memories from being remembered and alkalinizing astrocytes preserving them. The findings suggest a parallel process of short-term and long-term memory formation.
A study at the University of Jyväskylä found that dog and owner heart rates synchronize during interaction, reflecting emotional state. The connection suggests a strong bond between species.
A recent study found that exhaustion, cynicism, and inadequacy are interconnected dimensions of school burnout. Students who were emotionally engaged in their studies experienced less exhaustion and feelings of inadequacy. Effective support measures should be targeted to prevent burnout in general upper secondary education.
Researchers analyzed over 450 jazz improvisations and 99 classical compositions to quantify musical pitch sequence similarity. They found high predictability until a time limit, after which sequences become unpredictable and variable.
A recent study by Flinders University researchers challenged the common assumption that autistic adults are more prone to criminal exploitation due to difficulties in reading others' intentions. The study found that verbal intelligence and Theory of Mind were critical factors influencing vulnerability to crime, not autism diagnosis.
The University of Missouri's College of Education and Human Development is giving free online training and coaching to 110 middle school teachers in rural Missouri. The goal is to create a safe learning environment, with the potential to reduce stressors for teachers and improve student engagement.
Research by Marieke Wieringa found that people are more inclined to believe a robot is in pain if it's manipulated to experience emotional distress. This can lead to increased pity and decreased willingness to mistreat the robot.
Emotion recognition involves considering multiple factors beyond facial expressions, including physical appearance, cultural characteristics, and situational context. People tend to form associations with social status and personality traits based on these characteristics.
A study by UW researchers found a direct correlation between feeling 'wonder about the universe' and interest in astronomy. Populations with low light pollution reported higher levels of wonder, which led to increased interest in astronomy.
A study analyzing 1.6 million social media posts found that Ukrainian solidarity posts received significantly more online engagement than derogatory posts about Russia. After the invasion, posts celebrating unity gained a 92% increase on Facebook and a 68% increase on Twitter.
Researchers identify specific brain area and activity patterns associated with postpartum depression risk in pregnant women. They propose a potential test based on these findings to help detect high-risk individuals.
A Rutgers study finds that many autistic adults are aware of their feelings and can label them in vivid detail. Participants reported difficulty with 'affective contact' between autistic and nonautistic individuals due to misinterpretation. New therapy strategies focus on improving mutual understanding and embracing autistic perspectives.
The study reveals that local field potential events play a crucial role in processing information, even without external stimuli. The findings offer new avenues for research, diagnosis, and treatment of brain diseases, as well as the development of AI inspired by neuroscience.
Researchers discovered people in a positive mood use 'happier' words when searching for products, increasing ad clicks by 50%. Marketers may benefit by targeting happier shoppers earlier in the buying process.
A new study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience has found that fans of action films and comedies react strongly to negative emotional stimuli, while those who prefer documentaries or crime films show a weaker reaction. The research suggests that people choose film genres that optimally stimulate their brains.
A roundtable discussion explores the integration of positive psychology and autism, highlighting its potential to amplify strengths and improve interpersonal dynamics. The study suggests that appreciating character strengths can have a significant impact on daily life.
Child tablet use at age 3.5 years was associated with more expressions of anger and frustration by the age of 4.5 years, suggesting a potential cycle deleterious for emotional regulation. Later, child proneness to anger/frustration at age 4.5 years was linked to increased tablet use by age 5.5 years.
A study by Indiana University Kelley School of Business found that Black employees are more likely to attribute workplace mistreatment to racial prejudice and make a pessimistic attribution. This leads to higher rates of depression compared to white employees. Organisations must create an inclusive workplace to reduce workplace mistrea...
Mark Lumley, a distinguished professor at Wayne State University, received the 2024 Nathan W. Perry Jr. Award for Career Service to Health Psychology. He was recognized for his decades-long contributions to the field of health psychology, particularly in chronic pain disorders.
Researchers found that having concerns or judgments about one's own level of happiness were associated with lower well-being, due in part to greater negativity and disappointment about positive events. Thinking too much about one's own happiness could be related to fears about not measuring up or not being as happy as other people.
Research suggests gentle parenting, focusing on emotional regulation and relationships, is associated with higher parent satisfaction. However, some individuals may experience uncertainty, burnout, and low efficacy in their parenting approach.