Put Down Devices, Let Your Mind Wander, Study Suggests

People consistently underestimate how much they would enjoy spending time alone with their own thoughts, without anything to distract them, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
25-Jul-2022 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Cooperation Among Strangers Has Increased Since the 1950s

Despite common concerns that the social fabric is fraying, cooperation among strangers has gradually increased in the U.S. since the 1950s, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
13-Jul-2022 1:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

APA poll shows employees plan to seek workplaces with mental health supports

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...
14-Jul-2022 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Friends Enjoy Being Reached Out to More Than We Think

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...
6-Jul-2022 4:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Human-Like Robots May Be Perceived as Having Mental States

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...
30-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

People Less Outraged by Gender Discrimination Caused by Algorithms

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.
23-Jun-2022 8:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Fewer Youth Attempt Suicide in States with Hate Crime Laws

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...
17-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Diversity Messages May Backfire When Companies Focus on Diversity's Benefits for the Bottom Line

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...
6-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites