News Feature Channel: Behavioral Science

CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image

California State University, Fullerton — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:30:51 EST

Barbie dolls have been popular for generations among young children. They have also been criticized for having an unrealistic female body, which can cause young girls to have body image concerns.

The Past, Present, and Future of Sustainability Marketing: How Did We Get Here and Where Might We Go?

Journal of Business Research — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:25:44 EST

Bridging East and West: How Business Schools Can Develop Responsible Leader Competencies

Journal of Business Ethics — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:55:22 EST

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Tolerance Spillover Effect in Ethical Decision-Making

Journal of Business Ethics — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:45:36 EST

Parents' Advice Benefits African American Youth - When They Seek Support

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:25:10 EST

Parents can help their children by giving advice on how to deal with challenges, but it matters whether youth want support or not. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at the impact of parental advice and youth support seeking in African American families.

MSU Researcher Finds in-Person Mental Health Treatment to Be More Successful for Young Patients

Michigan State University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:30:59 EST

Anxiety is a common issue affecting youth. With more than 40% of children affected by chronic medical conditions and the resulting psychological impacts, many families struggle to find the most effective treatment to manage their child's mental health concerns.

Roxanne Sicotte: Finding Hope in Suicide Prevention

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:25:04 EST

As a new assistant professor in UdeM's School of Psychoeducation, she wants to make her research findings accessible and, as she puts it, "be helpful to others."

The Impact of Entrepreneurs' Military Experience on Small Business Exit: A Conservation of Resources Perspective

Journal of Business Research — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:35:20 EST

A Deep Dive into Family Caregivers' Journeys Navigating Alcohol Use Disorder

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:30:44 EST

Most research focuses on helping individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and promoting abstinence, neglecting their support systems. New research uncovers the essence of the role of family caregivers of individuals with AUD. They often feel isolated and distressed due to a lack of support and resources. This emotional strain can lead to guilt and maladaptive coping strategies. Despite challenges, caregivers remain committed but often struggle with limited knowledge and rely on trial and error in their caregiving.

From Playtime to Purpose: Jennifer Guilliams' Lifelong Mission to Help Kids

University of Kentucky — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:20:12 EST

For Jennifer Guilliams, playtime is serious business. As the director of Child and Family Life at Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH), she supervises a staff of 16 who spend their days playing games, making art and generally having fun with their young patients.

Rutgers Launches Center to Tackle Barriers to Weight Loss and Other Causes of Disease

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:30:03 EST

Rutgers Launches Center to Tackle Barriers to Weight Loss and Other Causes of Disease

Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:25:55 EST

New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Specific Therapy That Teaches Patients to Tolerate Stomach and Body Discomfort Improved Functional Brain Deficits Linked to Visceral Disgust That Can Cause Food Avoidance in Adolescent Females with Anorexia Nervosa

Mount Sinai Health System — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:21 EST

A trial of interoceptive exposure - a therapy that teaches patients how to tolerate stomach and body discomfort in order to reduce restrictive eating - improved functional deficits in a brain region (the anterior insula) that's involved in the visceral disgust that epitomizes food avoidance in adolescent females with low-weight eating disorders like anorexia nervosa.

Maternal Depression Can Lead to Children's Emotional Overeating, Study Shows

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:40:00 EST

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at long-term effects of early maternal depression on children, underscoring the need to provide adequate support for mothers who might be struggling.

Nebraska U Salutes Grandin's Contributions to Animal Science, Autism Understanding

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:45:15 EST

A March 13 packed house in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hardin Hall auditorium celebrated the achievements and humanity of groundbreaking animal scientist Temple Grandin with a screening

Digitalization and Power Shift in the Food Market

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:15:52 EST

Small Incentives Drive Lasting Seatbelt Habits, Cut Unbuckled Trips by a Third

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:00:20 EST

We've all heard "Click It, or Ticket" as a reminder to buckle up in the car, but "Click It and Win It!" appears to be an effective approach for sustaining consistent seatbelt use among drivers. When drivers were promised a share of $125 weekly prize money for maintaining perfect seatbelt use streaks, they established good, long-lasting habits. Driving without a seatbelt decreased 26% relative to the control during the incentive program and was 33% than the control even after the program ended, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Defensive Firearm Use Is Far Less Common Than Exposure to Gun Violence

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST

A Rutgers Health study highlights that less than 1% of people with firearm access engage in defensive use in any given year

At the Intersection of Ableism and Sexism: Conceptual and Empirical Applications

Journal of Business Ethics — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:55:30 EST

Time Lost, 'Time for Me', Time Suspended: Life in the COVID Years

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:10:01 EST

How did young people get through the pandemic? Was it a period of feeling abandoned, an opportunity to change, or simply a pause in their life? A sociological study says it was all three.