How Long It Really Takes to Get Over an Ex EmotionallyGetting over an ex-partner can take several years, with emotional attachments fading on average around 4.18 years and completely dissolving around 8 years.
How to Spot the Social ClimberSocial climbers prioritize status over genuine connections, potentially using others for personal gain.A new study introduces a questionnaire to help identify social climbers in one's life.
How Power Dynamics Can Put a Relationship at RiskPower dynamics in relationships can impact satisfaction, with unbalanced power often correlating positively with relationship happiness.
Should Psychologists Be Paid to Conduct Peer Reviews?The peer review process is crucial to ensuring the quality and integrity of psychological research.
Why communities only seem to come together during a crisis, according to scienceAltruism often emerges from collective suffering during disasters, uniting communities amidst adversity.
People With Borderline Personality Don't Mean to Be RudePeople with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) may struggle with conversational timing, impacting their social interactions.
Turns Out, Parents *Do* Have Favorites & It's Exactly Who You ThinkParents exhibit favoritism, often favoring agreeable and conscientious daughters over sons, suggesting gender-based preferences in parenting.
Is Venting Healthy, Or Does It Make Things Worse?Venting anger can worsen mental health rather than improve it; alternative coping strategies are more beneficial.
How the "5-Second Rule" Can Save Your RelationshipMinor disagreements can escalate unexpectedly in relationships but can be managed with the five-second rule.
How to Unleash a Tsunami of Support for Single PeopleSingle people face systemic disadvantages across various sectors, which require advocacy and policy changes to achieve social justice.
How Curiosity Enhances Public SpeakingCuriosity boosts engagement and heart rate in stressful scenarios, but unmet curiosity can lead to disappointment.
One Reason Why You May Feel Stuck in TherapyUnderstanding the meaning of symptoms is essential for effective therapy.
Pupil size, smell and how attractive you deem yourself - that's what makes you beautifulPupil size may play a role in perceived attractiveness, alongside traditional beauty standards.Self-assessment significantly impacts whom people find attractive, aligning with their perceived 'league'.Subtle factors, such as pupil dilation, could enhance or diminish attractiveness.
Rethinking Personas: Empathy and Inclusion in UX DesignUser-centered design involves setting aside personal biases and listening to users' experiences to uncover real insights.The concept of personas in the 'Define' phase of design can be confusing as it involves generalizing and stereotyping users, but it is justified as a tool for empathy and problem refinement.
Connecting With Others: Getting It and Getting It RightPeople tend to share their feelings more with those who value their well-being and show empathy.
Rethinking Personas: Empathy and Inclusion in UX DesignUser-centered design involves setting aside personal biases and listening to users' experiences to uncover real insights.The concept of personas in the 'Define' phase of design can be confusing as it involves generalizing and stereotyping users, but it is justified as a tool for empathy and problem refinement.
Connecting With Others: Getting It and Getting It RightPeople tend to share their feelings more with those who value their well-being and show empathy.
Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognitionFacial morphing technology reveals that an individual's sense of self is consistent regardless of changes in facial identity.
What have I learned from 20 years of parenting? Never to underestimate how wrong I can be | Emma BeddingtonParents and children do not necessarily share the big five personality traits, with only 40% similarity found in a study.