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Newswise: APA poll shows employees plan to seek workplaces with mental health supports
Released: 14-Jul-2022 12:05 AM EDT
APA poll shows employees plan to seek workplaces with mental health supports
American Psychological Association (APA)

Eight in 10 U.S. workers say that how employers support their employees’ mental health will be an important consideration when they seek future job opportunities, while 71% believe their employer is more concerned about the mental health of employees now than in the past, according to a survey from the American Psychological Association.

6-Jul-2022 4:55 PM EDT
Friends Enjoy Being Reached Out to More Than We Think
American Psychological Association (APA)

People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

30-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Human-Like Robots May Be Perceived as Having Mental States
American Psychological Association (APA)

When robots appear to engage with people and display human-like emotions, people may perceive them as capable of “thinking,” or acting on their own beliefs and desires rather than their programs, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
23-Jun-2022 8:35 AM EDT
People Less Outraged by Gender Discrimination Caused by Algorithms
American Psychological Association (APA)

People are less morally outraged when gender discrimination occurs because of an algorithm rather than direct human involvement, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

17-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Fewer Youth Attempt Suicide in States with Hate Crime Laws
American Psychological Association (APA)

When states enact hate crime laws that protect LGBTQ populations, the rate of suicide attempts among high school students drops significantly, and not just among sexual and gender minority students, but among heterosexual students as well, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
6-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Diversity Messages May Backfire When Companies Focus on Diversity's Benefits for the Bottom Line
American Psychological Association (APA)

Companies that justify their diversity efforts by saying that a diverse workforce will improve their bottom line risk alienating the diverse employees that they hope to attract, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
18-May-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Denial of structural racism linked to anti-Black prejudice
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who deny the existence of structural racism are more likely to exhibit anti-Black prejudice and less likely to show racial empathy or openness to diversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

4-May-2022 3:05 PM EDT
COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in loneliness around the world
American Psychological Association (APA)

People around the world experienced an increase in loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, which, although small, could have implications for people’s long-term mental and physical health, longevity, and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

18-Apr-2022 12:45 PM EDT
For Cooperative Teams, Modesty Leaves the Best Impression
American Psychological Association (APA)

People may forgo displaying luxury brands and other signals of status when they want to convince others that they will collaborate well with a team, as people who signal their wealth and social status could be perceived as uncooperative, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11-Apr-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Lies That 'Might' Eventually Come True Seem Less Unethical
American Psychological Association (APA)

People may be willing to condone statements they know to be false and even spread misinformation on social media if they believe those statements could become true in the future, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

7-Apr-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Certain Personality Traits Associated with Cognitive Functioning Late in Life
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

4-Apr-2022 11:05 AM EDT
People wrongly believe their friends will protect them from COVID-19
American Psychological Association (APA)

People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they are with, or even just think about, their friends instead of acquaintances or strangers, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

31-Mar-2022 4:25 PM EDT
Teens more likely to disengage from school after police stops
American Psychological Association (APA)

Teens who are stopped by the police are more likely to report greater disengagement from school the next day, and racial and ethnic minority youth reported more invasive police encounters than white youth, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

28-Mar-2022 11:10 AM EDT
Rising parental expectations linked to perfectionism in college students
American Psychological Association (APA)

Rising parental expectations and criticism are linked to an increase in perfectionism among college students, which can have damaging mental health consequences, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

21-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
People underestimate others' desire for constructive feedback
American Psychological Association (APA)

People consistently underestimate others’ desire for constructive feedback and therefore don’t provide it, even when it could improve another person’s performance on a task, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

15-Mar-2022 9:25 AM EDT
Teachers, other school personnel, experience violence, threats, harassment during pandemic
American Psychological Association (APA)

While much of the focus on education during the pandemic has involved the effects on children in schools, it is also having a negative impact on teachers, administrators, social workers, psychologists and school staff. Approximately one-third of teachers report that they experienced at least one incident of verbal harassment or threat of violence from students during the pandemic, and almost 50% expressed a plan or desire to quit or transfer jobs, according to a survey conducted by a task force of the American Psychological Association.

10-Mar-2022 2:45 PM EST
Air pollution linked to depressive symptoms in adolescents
American Psychological Association (APA)

Exposure to ozone from air pollution has been linked to an increase in depressive symptoms for adolescents over time, even in neighborhoods that meet air quality standards, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Released: 10-Mar-2022 12:05 AM EST
Inflation, war push stress to alarming levels at two-year COVID-19 anniversary
American Psychological Association (APA)

Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, inflation, money issues and the war in Ukraine have pushed U.S. stress to alarming levels, according to polls conducted for the American Psychological Association.

   
3-Mar-2022 10:45 AM EST
Communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have worse health outcomes
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who live in communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have worse health outcomes, including more heart disease and mental health problems and higher overall mortality rates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
10-Jan-2022 3:05 PM EST
For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health
American Psychological Association (APA)

When it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study published by the American Psychological Association finds that new mothers who see themselves as lower on the socioeconomic ladder have worse health outcomes one year after their child’s birth than new mothers who see themselves as higher status.

8-Dec-2021 4:05 PM EST
Computer-, smartphone-based treatments effective at reducing symptoms of depression
American Psychological Association (APA)

Computer- and smartphone-based treatments appear to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression, and while it remains unclear whether they are as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy, they offer a promising alternative to address the growing mental health needs spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
18-Nov-2021 10:40 AM EST
Ranked lists skew decision-makers' choices toward top option
American Psychological Association (APA)

In an age of online restaurant reviews and product ratings, landing in first place on a “top 10” list can confer great benefits on the top-ranked option, magnifying the differences between it and all other choices and blinding people to important details that might otherwise affect their decision-making, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

10-Nov-2021 11:45 AM EST
Gay, Bisexual Men Have Lower Suicide Risk in More Tolerant Countries
American Psychological Association (APA)

Gay and bisexual men who move from a country with high stigma toward LGBTQ people to one more accepting of LGBTQ rights experience a significantly lower risk of suicide and depression, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Released: 8-Nov-2021 11:20 AM EST
Barbershop Program Helps Reduce Violence in Philadelphia
American Psychological Association (APA)

A coping-skills program with young Black men in Philadelphia barbershops helped reduce reported violent behavior for up to three months, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 4-Nov-2021 12:05 AM EDT
Urgent Need to Address Mental Health Effects of Climate Change, Says Report
American Psychological Association (APA)

With a large majority of Americans concerned about climate change and an increasing number expressing alarm and distress, it is past time to address this burgeoning public health crisis at the individual, community and societal levels, according to a report from the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica.

   
25-Oct-2021 3:30 PM EDT
PTSD symptoms vary over course of menstrual cycle
American Psychological Association (APA)

In women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of the menstrual cycle, with more symptoms during the first few days of the cycle when the hormone estradiol is low, and fewer symptoms close to ovulation, when estradiol is high, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 26-Oct-2021 12:05 AM EDT
Stress In America™ 2021: Pandemic Impedes Basic Decision-Making Ability
American Psychological Association (APA)

Americans are struggling with the basic decisions required to navigate daily life as the effects of pandemic-related stress continue to take a toll, especially on younger adults and parents, according to a national survey from the American Psychological Association.

21-Oct-2021 10:40 AM EDT
White Flight May Still Enforce Segregation
American Psychological Association (APA)

As the population of people of color grows across the United States, white Americans are still prone to move when neighborhoods diversify, and their fears and stereotypical beliefs about other racial and ethnic groups may help maintain segregation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 19-Oct-2021 12:00 AM EDT
Demand for mental health treatment continues to increase, say psychologists
American Psychological Association (APA)

As the impact of the pandemic on mental health continues, psychologists are reporting a large increase in demand for treatment of anxiety and depression compared with last year, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association.

   
14-Oct-2021 11:20 AM EDT
Coping with COVID-19 Stress Easier with a Dose of Humor
American Psychological Association (APA)

Funny memes may help people cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, making viewers feel calmer and more content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
4-Oct-2021 10:35 AM EDT
For Black Students, Unfairly Harsh Discipline Can Lead to Lower Grades
American Psychological Association (APA)

Black students are often subject to harsher discipline at school than white students, and those punishments can damage students’ perceptions of their school and negatively impact their academic success years later, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 4-Oct-2021 12:10 PM EDT
Facing Compounding Stressors, Many American Workers Plan to Change Jobs in Coming Year
American Psychological Association (APA)

As the pandemic grinds on through a second year, many American workers are feeling the pressure, and many say they intend to leave their jobs within a year, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association.

27-Sep-2021 4:25 PM EDT
Getting Beyond Small Talk: Study Finds People Enjoy Deep Conversations With Strangers
American Psychological Association (APA)

People benefit from deep and meaningful conversations that help us forge connections with one another, but we often stick to small talk with strangers because we underestimate how much others are interested in our lives and wrongly believe that deeper conversations will be more awkward and less enjoyable than they actually are, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

2-Sep-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Too Much Free Time May Be Almost As Bad As Too Little
American Psychological Association (APA)

As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point. Too much free time can be also be a bad thing, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11-Aug-2021 4:25 PM EDT
Survivors of Trauma Struggle to Move On from the Loss of Loved Ones
American Psychological Association (APA)

Among individuals who survive a trauma that resulted in the loss of a close friend or loved one, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can predict complicated grief – a sense of persistent sadness and an inability to cope – years after the trauma, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

27-Jul-2021 2:55 PM EDT
We are More Forgiving When People Close to Us Misbehave
American Psychological Association (APA)

When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may judge them less harshly than they would judge a stranger who committed the same transgressions, but that leniency may come at the cost of the judger’s own sense of self-worth, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 12-Jul-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Officers' Tone of Voice Reflects Racial Disparities in Policing
American Psychological Association (APA)

The Black Lives Matter movement has brought increasing attention to disparities in how police officers treat Black and white Americans. Now, research published by the American Psychological Association finds that disparity may exist even in subtle differences in officers’ tone of voice when they address Black and white drivers during routine traffic stops.

16-Jun-2021 11:15 AM EDT
Exposure to Homophobic Attitudes Linked to Higher Stress Levels Among Sexual Minorities
American Psychological Association (APA)

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people who encounter homophobic attitudes experience increases in heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones, potentially putting them at risk for multiple health problems, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 6-May-2021 4:35 PM EDT
Feeling Younger Buffers Older Adults From Stress, Protects Against Health Decline
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer than their older-feeling peers. A study published by the American Psychological Association suggests one potential reason for the link between subjective age and health: Feeling younger could help buffer middle-aged and older adults against the damaging effects of stress.

Released: 26-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
More than Half of Generation Z Gay, Bisexual Teenage Boys Report Being Out to Parents
American Psychological Association (APA)

A majority of gay and bisexual Generation Z teenage boys report being out to their parents, part of an uptick in coming out among young people that researchers have noted in recent decades, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. However, stigma and religious beliefs still prevent some young people from disclosing their sexual identity.

Released: 19-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Videoconferences More Exhausting When Participants Don’t Feel Group Belonging
American Psychological Association (APA)

Videoconferences may be less exhausting if participants feel some sense of group belonging, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 11-Mar-2021 12:05 AM EST
One Year On: Unhealthy Weight Gains, Increased Drinking Reported by Americans Coping With Pandemic Stress
American Psychological Association (APA)

As growing vaccine demand signals a potential turning point in the global COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s health crisis is far from over. One year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, many adults report undesired changes to their weight, increased drinking and other negative behavior changes that may be related to an inability to cope with prolonged stress, according to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in AmericaTM poll.

2-Mar-2021 12:55 PM EST
Higher Income Predicts Feelings Such as Pride and Confidence
American Psychological Association (APA)

People with higher incomes tend to feel prouder, more confident and less afraid than people with lower incomes, but not necessarily more compassionate or loving, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

25-Feb-2021 3:35 PM EST
Education Level, Interest in Alternative Medicine Among Factors Associated with Believing Misinformation
American Psychological Association (APA)

While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust of the health care system are more likely to believe inaccurate medical postings than others, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 25-Feb-2021 12:55 PM EST
Black Females More Likely Than Black Males to Exercise, Eat Healthy When Faced with Perceived Discrimination
American Psychological Association (APA)

Black men and women, as well as adolescent boys and girls, may react differently to perceived racial discrimination, with Black women and girls engaging in more exercise and better eating habits than Black men and boys when faced with discrimination, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11-Feb-2021 1:05 PM EST
Answer Quickly to Be Believed
American Psychological Association (APA)

When people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if they had replied immediately, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 2-Feb-2021 12:05 AM EST
U.S. Adults Report Highest Stress Level Since Early Days of the Covid-19 Pandemic
American Psychological Association (APA)

As the U.S. confronts a bitter election season, political unrest and violence, a shaky economy, and a soaring death toll due to COVID-19, 84% of U.S. adults say the country has serious societal issues that we need to address, according to a new poll.

12-Jan-2021 12:50 PM EST
Sexual harassment claims by less feminine women perceived as less credible
American Psychological Association (APA)

Women who do not fit female stereotypes are less likely to be seen as victims of sexual harassment, and if they claim they were harassed, they are less likely to be believed, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

27-Oct-2020 4:05 PM EDT
Positive Student-Teacher Relationships Benefit Students’ Long-Term Health, Study Finds
American Psychological Association (APA)

Teens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better health as adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.



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