display Latest news from Association for Psychological Science on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/medical-and-psychological-harms-of-obesity-depend-on-where-you-live-study-indicates/?sc=rsin /articles/medical-and-psychological-harms-of-obesity-depend-on-where-you-live-study-indicates/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:15:20 EST Researchers led by Jana Berkessel of the University of Mannheim in Germany collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological harms when those who struggle with the disorder feel less conspicuous.   Association for Psychological Science /articles/new-open-access-journal-expands-publishing-opportunity-for-psychological-scientists/?sc=rsin /articles/new-open-access-journal-expands-publishing-opportunity-for-psychological-scientists/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:25:39 EST The Association for Psychological Science and Sage announce the launch of Advances in Psychological Science Open, a fully open-access journal that will publish high-quality empirical, technical, theoretical, and review articles, across the full range of areas and topics in psychological science. Association for Psychological Science /articles/programs-to-prevent-sexual-violence-show-no-evidence-of-curbing-assaults/?sc=rsin /articles/programs-to-prevent-sexual-violence-show-no-evidence-of-curbing-assaults/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:30:14 EST Sexual violence prevention programs effectively change ideas and beliefs that underscore assaults, but show no evidence of reducing their actual occurrence, a new analysis shows. Association for Psychological Science /articles/teens-who-view-their-homes-as-more-chaotic-than-their-siblings-have-poorer-mental-health-in-adulthood/?sc=rsin /articles/teens-who-view-their-homes-as-more-chaotic-than-their-siblings-have-poorer-mental-health-in-adulthood/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 May 2024 13:05:33 EST Many parents ponder why one of their children seems more emotionally troubled than the others. A new study in the United Kingdom reveals a possible basis for those differences. Association for Psychological Science /articles/talking-politics-with-strangers-isn-t-as-awful-as-you-d-expect-research-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/talking-politics-with-strangers-isn-t-as-awful-as-you-d-expect-research-suggests/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:05:15 EST Individuals underestimate the social connection they can make with a stranger who disagrees with them on contentious issues, a new research paper suggests. Association for Psychological Science /articles/people-are-inclined-to-hide-a-contagious-illness-while-around-others-research-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/people-are-inclined-to-hide-a-contagious-illness-while-around-others-research-shows/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:05:28 EST A startling number of people conceal an infectious illness to avoid missing work, travel, or social events, new research at the University of Michigan suggests. Association for Psychological Science /articles/detention-fails-to-help-young-lawbreakers-avoid-further-offenses-report-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/detention-fails-to-help-young-lawbreakers-avoid-further-offenses-report-shows/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:05:51 EST Youth who are caught stealing, using illegal drugs, or committing other moderate crimes are far less likely to reoffend when they receive therapy, life-skills training, and other rehabilitative help rather than legal punishment, a growing body of research shows. Association for Psychological Science /articles/substance-abuse-stigma-impedes-treatment-in-various-ways-scientists-say/?sc=rsin /articles/substance-abuse-stigma-impedes-treatment-in-various-ways-scientists-say/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:30:07 EST Addiction is one of society's most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new scientific report. Association for Psychological Science /articles/artificial-intelligence-systems-excel-at-imitation-but-not-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/artificial-intelligence-systems-excel-at-imitation-but-not-innovation/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:05:17 EST Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are often depicted as sentient agents poised to overshadow the human mind. But AI lacks the crucial human ability of innovation, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found. Association for Psychological Science /articles/caution-content-warnings-do-not-reduce-stress-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/caution-content-warnings-do-not-reduce-stress-study-shows/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:15:24 EST Trigger warnings are designed to help people avoid or emotionally prepare for encountering disturbing content. But those warnings heighten distress rather than alleviate it, a new research analysis shows. Association for Psychological Science /articles/psychological-aspects-of-erectile-dysfunction-deserve-more-attention-health-scientists-say/?sc=rsin /articles/psychological-aspects-of-erectile-dysfunction-deserve-more-attention-health-scientists-say/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:05:44 EST Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction, but researchers often overlook these psychological contributors and their treatments in favor of biological causes, according to a new research review. Association for Psychological Science /articles/association-for-psychological-science-aps-statement-on-looming-u-s-government-shutdown/?sc=rsin /articles/association-for-psychological-science-aps-statement-on-looming-u-s-government-shutdown/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:25:01 EST The Association for Psychological Science calls on Congress to promptly fund the US government for the coming fiscal year to sustain important scientific programs and initiatives. Association for Psychological Science /articles/in-the-i-of-the-beholder-people-believe-self-relevant-artwork-is-more-beautiful/?sc=rsin /articles/in-the-i-of-the-beholder-people-believe-self-relevant-artwork-is-more-beautiful/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:05:09 EST New research shows how we prefer art that speaks to our sense of self. The findings could lead to more effective forms of art therapy, but can also lead media companies to generate addictive content online. Association for Psychological Science /articles/webinar-to-focus-on-psychological-impact-of-gun-violence/?sc=rsin /articles/webinar-to-focus-on-psychological-impact-of-gun-violence/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:05:47 EST Scientists will share their expertise and perspectives on the relationship between gun violence and anxiety in a webinar to be Sept. 20, 3 to 4 p.m. ET. Accredited media professionals can attend the webinar free of charge. Association for Psychological Science /articles/15-psychological-scientists-receive-aps-s-2024-lifetime-achievement-awards/?sc=rsin /articles/15-psychological-scientists-receive-aps-s-2024-lifetime-achievement-awards/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:09 EST The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has awarded the 2024 APS Lifetime Achievement Awards to 15 psychological scientists whose contributions have advanced understanding of topics ranging from how to alleviate human suffering to cultural differences and similarities in mental processes. Association for Psychological Science /articles/for-whom-the-school-bells-toll-new-psychological-research-for-the-new-academic-year/?sc=rsin /articles/for-whom-the-school-bells-toll-new-psychological-research-for-the-new-academic-year/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:30:48 EST A collection of research published in the APS journals in 2022 and 2023 related to peer relationships, pandemic-related learning losses, the positive impacts of growth mindsets, and much more. Association for Psychological Science /articles/public-may-overestimate-pushback-against-controversial-research-findings/?sc=rsin /articles/public-may-overestimate-pushback-against-controversial-research-findings/?sc=rsin Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:15:21 EST Do researchers overestimate the risk that certain research findings will fuel public support for censorship, defunding, and other harmful actions? Findings from a pair of studies published in Psychological Science by authors Cory J. Clark (University of Pennsylvania), Maja Graso (University of Groningen), Ilana Redstone (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Philip E. Tetlock (University of Pennsylvania). Association for Psychological Science /articles/has-academia-become-more-gender-fair-for-women-findings-from-an-adversarial-analysis-of-gender-bias/?sc=rsin /articles/has-academia-become-more-gender-fair-for-women-findings-from-an-adversarial-analysis-of-gender-bias/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:20:38 EST Data from 2000 to 2020 indicate that women researchers are now equally likely as their male peers to be awarded grant funding, to have their journal articles accepted for publication, and to receive strong letters of recommendation. They are more likely than men to be hired for tenure-track positions. But the findings have caveats. Association for Psychological Science /articles/water-scarce-cultures-value-long-term-thinking-more-than-their-water-rich-neighbors-do/?sc=rsin /articles/water-scarce-cultures-value-long-term-thinking-more-than-their-water-rich-neighbors-do/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:05:57 EST Recently published research in Psychological Science suggests that cultures from water-scarce environments tend to be more likely than cultures from water-rich areas to value long-term thinking and to scorn short-term indulgence. Association for Psychological Science /articles/people-generalize-expectations-of-pain-to-conceptually-related-tasks/?sc=rsin /articles/people-generalize-expectations-of-pain-to-conceptually-related-tasks/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:02 EST Avoiding experiences associated with pain can be an adaptive behavior. But when avoidance generalizes to safe movements and activities, it can come at the cost of other valued activities or even culminate in disability due to reduced activity levels. Association for Psychological Science