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The September/October Observer: Revisiting the Classics
Foundational psychological science studies, theories, and practices can be the basis for new findings and reforms alike. How can we learn from the past to advance the field’s future?
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Back Page: Positive Science, Promising Outcomes
Jesus Alfonso (Jess) D. Datu discusses his research on positive psychology and positive education and how his findings can be used to inform educational policy.
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New Content From Current Directions in Psychological Science
A sample of articles on abstract concepts, identity and group belongingness, religion, gender perceptions and sexual harassment, cognitive functioning, well-being and psychopathology, and more.
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Myths About Abortion and Women’s Mental Health Are Widespread, Experts Say
It’s an unfounded message experts say is repeated again and again: Having an abortion may damage a woman’s mental health, perhaps for years. “There’s so much misinformation, so many myths about abortion. Abortion will lead
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Thriving After Therapy: More Common Than Reported, More in Need of Research
We often hear of the adverse chronic effects and burden of psychopathology. But many patients go on to attain a purposeful and autonomous life.
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New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
A sample of articles on children’s development, unobtrusive measure of discrimination, well-being, selfishness, a model for mental-health interventions, gender differences, psychedelic drugs and social connection, neoliberalism and equity beliefs, mixed emotions, and adopted utility calculus.