A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that low body esteem, problematic social media use, and other factors are linked to addictive-like behavior in women who undergo repeated cosmetic treatments. Nearly 20% of surveyed women met the threshold for moderate-to-severe risk of addictive cosmetic procedure use.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalJournal of Health Psychology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 13, 2026
The e-BOCCHI program, developed to address adolescent loneliness, showed statistically significant reductions in depressive symptoms. Participants demonstrated improvements in help-seeking skills compared to baseline, but modest improvements in loneliness and self-esteem scores.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy·DateJul 6, 2026
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A new study by University College London researchers found that women and people with anxiety are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence. Women initially show underconfidence but confidence grows as time elapses, while those with anxiety become less confident with more reflection.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalPsychological Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2026
A new study by Binghamton University reveals that 97.5% of women in STEM graduate programs experience moderate to severe impostor feelings, which can lead to poorer mental health and increased burnout. Strategies such as shifting mindset and social support may help alleviate these feelings.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalSocial Psychology of Education·TypeSurvey·DateJul 28, 2025
A recent study by Luiza Cesar Riani Costa and Diene Monique Carlos has provided insights into non-suicidal self-harm among adolescents. The booklet, featuring photographs and experiences of young people, offers a low-cost therapeutic and educational tool to address mental health concerns.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNew Trends in Qualitative Research·DateJun 4, 2025
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A study from the University of Gothenburg found that young teenagers in Sweden reported higher depressive symptoms over two decades, with a greater proportion of adolescents feeling extremely well. Those who are struggling report feeling significantly worse, with increased self-deprecation among young women.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders Reports·TypeSurvey·DateMar 13, 2025
A new study found that dating app users are more likely to undergo cosmetic procedures and digitally alter their appearance. The study suggests that the emphasis on appearance in dating apps contributes to an obsession with cosmetic surgery, potentially leading to increased body dissatisfaction and poor self-esteem.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 20, 2025
Heavy screen use, particularly social media and video games, is associated with an increased risk of developing manic symptoms in U.S. preteens. The study found that prolonged screen time can lead to behaviors characteristic of bipolar-spectrum disorders, including inflated self-esteem, decreased sleep needs, and impulsivity.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalSocial Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology·DateFeb 20, 2025
A review paper suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy can benefit military personnel with traumatic brain injuries, improving emotional and cognitive challenges. The drug may facilitate social connections, increased self-esteem, and neural plasticity, leading to improved treatment outcomes.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 4, 2024
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A new study suggests that high-quality friendships formed through social networking can contribute to improved self-esteem, leading to reduced levels of loneliness. The research found that young adults who felt connected with others on social media experienced increased self-esteem, which in turn reduced feelings of loneliness.
SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalTelematics and Informatics·TypeSurvey·DateNov 25, 2024
A study by the University of Córdoba found that 98% of women in Spain experience street harassment, with 80% reporting monthly incidents. The research highlights the impact on women's psychological well-being, including increased anxiety and fear of rape, as well as self-esteem drops.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalSex Roles·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2024
A long-term study of over 11,000 German adults found that people with higher self-esteem tend to have more satisfying sexual relationships and that the two factors influence each other. The study showed significant correlations over time, with changes in sexual satisfaction leading to changes in self-esteem.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin·TypeContent analysis·DateSep 25, 2024
A new study finds that excessive social media use is associated with a higher risk of eating disorder symptoms in 9-14-year-olds, including binge eating and distress over weight gain. Problematic screen use may contribute to unhealthy behaviors and addictive tendencies.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalEating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity·DateSep 10, 2024
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A lack of adaptive equipment and trained staff in commercial gyms creates significant barriers to exercise for people with disabilities. The study highlights the need for more accessible options and awareness programs to encourage continued physical activity among this population.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalDisability and Rehabilitation·TypeObservational study·DateAug 1, 2024
A study found that Transcendental Meditation increases self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude in Ugandan female youth while decreasing tiredness and excessive alcohol use. The technique improved their mental and physical health, as well as relationships with family and community members.
SourceMaharishi International University·JournalHealth Care For Women International·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 9, 2024
Researchers found that men exhibit grandiose narcissism, while women display vulnerable narcissism, which is associated with a greater risk of perpetrating intimate partner violence and bullying. Vulnerable narcissism in women can also lead to subtle but significant harm.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalSex Roles·TypeObservational study·DateJun 6, 2024
A study published in World Psychiatry found that the content we consume online has a greater impact on our health than the amount of time spent online. The report highlights the importance of taking an individualised approach to how the Internet affects mental health, cognition and social functioning.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalWorld Psychiatry·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 29, 2024
A new study from York University found that young women who took a one-week social media break experienced significant improvements in self-esteem and body image. The study, which recruited 66 first-year female undergraduates, suggests that online exposure to idealized images creates 'infinite' opportunities for comparison, leading to ...
SourceYork University·JournalBody Image·DateMay 1, 2024
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A recent study found that mimicking participants' actions or words increased feelings of guilt, contradicting the assumption that it fosters social bonding and reduces negative emotions. The researchers suggest that therapists carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of using mimicry in therapy.
SourceThe Polish Association of Social Psychology·JournalSocial Psychological Bulletin·DateApr 1, 2024
A four-year study by Dartmouth researchers tracks changes in student mental health during college, identifying key populations and stressors. The study found that first-year and female students are at risk for high anxiety and low self-esteem, while sophomores experience increased social activity but higher stress levels.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalProceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies·TypeObservational study·DateMar 13, 2024
A new study from the University of South Australia found a link between parents' sideline conduct and athletes' behaviours. When parents behaved well, their child was more likely to project positive behaviour. However, when parents behaved poorly, this was related to greater antisocial behaviours in their child.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalFrontiers in Sports and Active Living·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 11, 2024
New Cornell University research examines how people form impressions about individuals from social media posts. The study found that viewers' ratings of Facebook users often differed significantly from the users' self-perceptions, particularly when updates included photos or links. Cultural norms also played a role in shaping these per...
A West Virginia University study found that teens' personality traits and social media platform use are linked to depressive symptoms. Teens with higher levels of extraversion tend to experience fewer depressive symptoms on Instagram, while those with lower extraversion may be at risk for more severe symptoms.
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Researchers studied newspaper ads from Dust Bowl states in 1934 to understand how businesses and companies reached consumers during a dual crisis. The study found that essential services used informational approaches while nonessential services relied on sensory appeals, offering valuable lessons for current mass media during emergencies.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournalism History·TypeContent analysis·DateJan 16, 2024
A study found that viewers' perceptions of Facebook users differed from users' self-perceptions, with multimedia views being more accurate than text-only views. The findings highlight the importance of understanding online self-presentation and impression formation.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023
A Concordia University study found that Canadians of all sizes hold negative attitudes towards individuals with overweight and obesity, often internalizing these feelings and blaming their own behavior. The study also showed that females are more likely to report weight bias internalization than males.
SourceConcordia University·JournalBMC Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 22, 2023
A national US study found students who perceived bias in bullying experienced negative impacts on self-esteem, physical health, and schoolwork. Schools should prioritize programs targeting biased victimization to reduce inequality.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalJournal of School Violence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 10, 2023
A study by Washington State University found that viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers can negatively impact mental health, especially among younger women. However, a positive message such as 'Love your body' can mitigate this harm and boost self-compassion in the short term.
SourceWashington State University·JournalHealth Communication·DateOct 30, 2023
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A new national study finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents in the US are more than twice as likely to report binge eating than their heterosexual peers. Stressors like discrimination and stigma can lead to poor self-esteem and disordered eating.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalEating Disorders·DateOct 18, 2023
A new study found that people who viewed career goal failures as a steppingstone to new opportunities never lost self-esteem, while those who thought their failures left them worse off showed a drop-off in self-esteem. The study suggests that people should approach failure in a way that can help them learn and grow.
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Adult Development·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2023
Doctors treating Parkinson's patients need to focus on the emotional and social impacts of stigma, in addition to motor symptoms. Stigma can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and isolation, which significantly affect quality of life.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalParkinsonism & Related Disorders·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 11, 2023
A new study from the University of Toronto finds that cyberbullying is associated with binge eating, weight gain worries and body image distress among 10-14 year olds. The study suggests that limiting social media that encourages eating disorders and appearance comparisons can help prevent these issues.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalInternational Journal of Eating Disorders·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 7, 2023
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A new study led by Anglia Ruskin University found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. The research involved 56,968 participants in 65 nations and discovered that body appreciation was higher in single individuals and those living in rural areas.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalBody Image·DateSep 5, 2023
Two new studies suggest online shopping for activewear may harm women's body image due to body-focused marketing. The research found that women who browsed activewear websites showed lower body gaze and experienced negative self-esteem compared to those browsing casualwear or homewares websites.
SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalInternational Journal of Consumer Studies·TypeObservational study·DateJul 27, 2023
Exposure to body-positive content on social media broadens women's concept of ideal body weight, increasing the number of body shapes considered ideal. Body-positive content also leads to increased sense of well-being in one's body and reduces weight perception.
SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2023
Researchers found that students with high levels of 'eudaimonia', or feelings of competence, motivation, and self-esteem, outperformed their peers in GCSE-level assessments, especially in Maths. However, life satisfaction was not linked to academic performance.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalSchool Psychology Review·DateJul 5, 2023
A new study by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that the quality of life and self-esteem of children with short stature are associated with coping skills and social supports, rather than their height. The researchers suggest that addressing short stature through a broader, psychosocial approach might have a more positive impac...
SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalThe Journal of Pediatrics·DateJun 12, 2023
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A new study from Washington University in St. Louis offers a fine-grained scale to understand how people use social media, revealing four categories: belief-based, consumption-based, image-based and comparison-based. Each category is associated with unique personality traits and behavioral characteristics.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalAssessment·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 7, 2023
A recent study found that young people engaging in online anti-social behavior do so for recreation, reward, and to seek social approval. The researchers also discovered that those who exhibit such behavior tend to have lower cognitive empathy scores.
New research suggests that disconnecting from work at home can boost a leader's energy and effectiveness the next day. Managers who ignored their work email at home felt more refreshed and were rated as effective leaders by their employees.
SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalJournal of Applied Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateApr 12, 2023
A study of 7,500 Irish children found that harsh discipline increases the risk of developing lasting mental health problems. Children exposed to 'hostile' parenting at age three were 1.5 times likelier to have high-risk mental health symptoms by age nine.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalEpidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences·DateMar 30, 2023
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A new study found that teenagers who reported feeling optimistic, happy, and loved had better cardiometabolic health outcomes in adulthood. Despite this, racial disparities remained apparent, with Black teens facing increased health risks due to structural racism.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateJan 11, 2023
A study led by Haley Skymba and Karen Rudolph found that teenage girls' past experiences with peer adversity directly impact how they perceive their own self-worth and belonging. The researchers designed a study to observe trends in a cohort of 89 girls, averaging 16 years old, and discovered patterns that demonstrate the connection be...
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalJournal of Research on Adolescence·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 9, 2023
Research on over 11,000 UK students reveals a sharp decline in well-being and self-esteem between ages 11 and 14, linked to the transition to secondary school. Students with higher self-esteem at age 11 experienced less significant drops in well-being.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalBritish Journal of Developmental Psychology·DateNov 22, 2022
A study from University of Cambridge found that young people who feel poorer than their friends have lower self-esteem and are more likely to be bullied. Feeling economically equal among peers had the best outcomes for mental health and social behavior.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateNov 14, 2022
A UNIGE team found an increase in altruism among children returning from summer camps, compared to those who did not participate. These results suggest that holiday camps can be a valuable tool for developing socio-emotional abilities in children.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeNews article·DateNov 7, 2022
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A study published in Body Image found that social media use is associated with lower appearance satisfaction. Engaging with content from friends and family was found to have a significantly stronger negative impact on appearance satisfaction compared to celebrities or influencers.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalBody Image·DateOct 19, 2022
Theatre productions have been shown to promote positive body image in young children by improving body appreciation scores and increasing unique qualities perception. The study evaluated the impact of a body-positive production on 99 children aged 5-9, finding significant improvements in both boys' and girls' body image attitudes.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalBody Image·TypeSurvey·DateJun 30, 2022
Researchers found that COVID-19 policies significantly affected the mental health and well-being of people with disabilities. The study identified four groups: heavily impacted, resilient, adapted, and radically changed.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalLeisure Studies·TypeSurvey·DateJun 20, 2022
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A recent study published in the journal Body Image found that young Black girls experience high levels of verbal teasing and unwanted hair touching due to their natural hair. The research highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of these issues to promote positive body image and self-acceptance among young Black girls.
SourceArizona State University·JournalBody Image·TypeObservational study·DateJun 3, 2022
A new study published in Stroke Journal Report found that about one third of people treated with mechanical clot removal resumed work three months after stroke treatment. Women were half as likely to return to work compared to men, despite having more favorable characteristics for return to work.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalStroke·DateApr 21, 2022
A new study by Ben-Gurion University researchers suggests that maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a distinct mental disorder that can co-occur with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study found that MD was associated with higher rates of depression, loneliness, and lowered self-esteem in individuals with ADHD.
SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateApr 12, 2022
A study by TUM confirms that physically fit primary school pupils perform better in terms of concentration and health-related quality of life. The results show a positive correlation between physical fitness, concentration, and overall well-being.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalJournal of Clinical Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 5, 2022
A new study reveals that middle-aged men perceive weight gain as an inevitable consequence of family and career commitments. The research found that these men experience low self-worth and despondency, despite awareness of health risks, due to a lack of education on nutrition and lifestyle factors.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 16, 2022
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A new study found that nature exposure removes negative body image triggers and strengthens coping mechanisms, promoting healthy thought processes and realistic appraisals of body image threats.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalEcopsychology·TypeSurvey·DateJan 12, 2022
Middle-aged women with higher self-compassion had thinner carotid artery walls and less plaque buildup, linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk. The findings persisted even when controlling for behaviors and psychological factors.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalHealth Psychology·DateDec 16, 2021
Researchers found that nearly 75% of pregnant women with stretch marks reported moderate to prominent embarrassment, which impacted their social activities, self-esteem, and clothing choices. The study highlights the need for open discussions about stretch marks to normalize them and identify potential mental health issues.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalInternational Journal of Women’s Dermatology·TypeSurvey·DateNov 9, 2021
A systematic review of social media research identified 46 harmful effects, ranging from psychological harms like jealousy and loneliness to security and privacy issues. The study highlights the need for user moderation and software development strategies to mitigate these negative effects.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalJournal of Global Information Management·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 12, 2021
A study from McGill University and France uses AI to identify factors predicting suicidal behavior in students, finding self-esteem as a major predictor. Approximately 17% of students exhibited suicidal behaviors, highlighting the need for large-scale screening tools.
SourceMcGill University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 28, 2021
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New research at Penn State found that close, supportive relationships with parents, especially dads, can help stave off certain adjustment problems during adolescence. The study showed that father-adolescent intimacy was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and weight concerns across most of adolescence.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Family Psychology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 27, 2021