Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 13

Being Pure and Being Ashamed: Purity Culture and Sexual Shame Among Survivors of Nonconsensual Sexual Experiences

A comprehensive study published in The Journal of Sex Research has established a significant link between exposure to strict religious sexual teachings and heightened levels of sexual shame, particularly among…

Ultra-processed food intake, cognitive function, and dementia risk: A cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older Australian adults.

A significant new study has established a compelling link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a decline in cognitive health among middle-aged and older adults. The research, conducted…

Depression appears to alter how young adults remember childhood trauma and adversity

The Intersection of Mood and Memory For decades, the field of psychology has operated on the understanding that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—including physical abuse, emotional neglect, and household dysfunction—are primary…

$Adults with better math skills rely less on the brain’s physical movement areas$

Adults with better math skills rely less on the brain’s physical movement areas

The investigation, led by Xueying Ren and a team of researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and the University of Pittsburgh, provides a new perspective on the "embodied cognition" theory.…

A common symptom geometry of mood improvement under sertraline and placebo associated with distinct neural patterns

The long-standing challenge of distinguishing the physiological effects of antidepressant medication from the psychological impact of the placebo effect has reached a significant turning point. Researchers at the Yale University…

Associations of Couples’ Psychedelic Use with Shared Reality and Relational Well-Being

Recent psychological research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs has revealed that the social context in which traditional psychedelic substances are consumed plays a pivotal role in the long-term…

A New Look at Sexual Behavior in Moving Vehicles Reported by Midwestern College Students

The intersection of automotive history and human sexuality has long been a subject of sociological interest, but new research published in The Journal of Sex Research reveals that the privacy…

Scientists discover that dopamine receptors act as traffic signals to guide migrating brain cells

The intricate assembly of the mammalian brain is a feat of biological engineering that requires billions of specialized cells to navigate vast, complex terrains to reach their designated functional zones.…

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk for Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder in Children

A comprehensive longitudinal study conducted in the Tarragona region of Spain has identified a correlation between prenatal exposure to common air pollutants and increased symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in…

Scientists find cognitive differences between recreational gamers and those at risk of addiction

The Evolution of Gaming Disorder as a Clinical Diagnosis To understand the significance of this research, it is essential to contextualize the current medical landscape regarding digital consumption. In 2018,…