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Massive analysis of longitudinal data links social media to poorer youth mental health

A Methodological Shift: Moving Beyond Cross-Sectional Data For years, the discourse regarding children’s screen time has been clouded by the limitations of cross-sectional research. Cross-sectional studies provide a single point…

P(Doom) Versus AI Optimism: Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence and the Factors That Shape Them

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into the fabric of daily life has sparked an unprecedented global dialogue regarding the long-term trajectory of human civilization. While high-profile industry leaders…

The relationship between abnormalities in amygdala functional connectivity and emotion regulation difficulties in problematic smartphone users

Emerging research into the neurological underpinnings of digital dependency has revealed that young adults who struggle to regulate their smartphone usage exhibit significant alterations in brain connectivity. These changes specifically…

Insecure, detached, and unfaithful: Propensity towards infidelity as predicted by authenticity, emotional intimacy and insecure attachment styles

The psychological foundations of romantic infidelity have long been a subject of intense scrutiny, yet contemporary research is increasingly shifting the focus from moralistic judgments to the underlying emotional vulnerabilities…

Racialized Empathy and Attitudes Toward Refugees in the United States

The psychological underpinnings of how American citizens perceive and welcome displaced populations are increasingly dictated by a complex interplay of inherent empathy and racial identity, according to a comprehensive study…

Facial femininity of potential rivals predicts jealousy in both heterosexual and lesbian women

A comprehensive study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports has revealed significant insights into the intersection of evolutionary psychology, facial aesthetics, and romantic jealousy. The research, led by…

Exploring mechanisms behind the increasing gender gap in adolescent psychological symptoms, 2002–2022: the role of national-level gender equality

A comprehensive longitudinal study involving over 1.2 million adolescents has identified a troubling paradox in global mental health: as nations move toward greater gender equality, the psychological well-being gap between…

How “mindreading” AI detects hidden suicidal thoughts in the brains of young adults

The Challenge of Subjective Diagnosis in Mental Health For decades, the field of psychiatry has relied almost exclusively on self-reported data and behavioral observations to assess suicide risk. While clinical…

Differential impact of manic versus depressive episode recurrence on longitudinal gray matter volume changes in bipolar disorder.

The publication of this longitudinal neuroimaging study in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology marks a significant advancement in our understanding of the structural plasticity of the brain in patients living with bipolar…

Reading the Signals: Accuracy and Bias in Men’s and Women’s Perceptions of Sexual Consent in Romantic Relationships

A comprehensive psychological study has revealed that romantic partners are generally highly accurate in perceiving each other’s sexual consent, a finding that challenges the long-standing academic and social assumption that…