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Psychological Research Is Turning Thumbs Down on Facebook ‘Likes’
Facebook is considering hiding the “like” count on posts, a move that may stem from psychological findings on the emotional and neurological effects of social media.
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Beliefs About Uncommitted Sex May Put Marriages at Risk
An individual’s behaviors and attitudes in relation to uncommitted sexual relationships, even before the marriage, can contribute to marital satisfaction or dissolution.
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International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 2020 Conference
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) will hold its next Conference June 21 -25, 2020 on the island of Rhodes in Greece. For more information, please visit the conference website at https://www.issbd2020.org/ Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 2019
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Hardship During the Great Recession Linked With Lasting Mental Health Declines
People who suffered a financial, housing-related, or job-related hardship as a result of the Great Recession were more likely to show increases in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problematic drug use several years after the official end of the recession.
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Psychological Scientists Recognized with NSF Early-Career Awards
The National Science Foundation has recognized a group of psychological scientists with early-career awards.
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Funding for Short Courses on Behavioral Science of Alzheimer’s Disease
Psychological scientists with expertise in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, and its related dementias are encouraged to apply for funding from the National Institute on Aging to lead workshops or short summer courses on the topic.
