Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 2

Bilateral Theta-Burst Stimulation of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Regions for Late-Life Depression: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial

Medical researchers have identified a significant breakthrough in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression among the elderly, according to a comprehensive study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The clinical…

Longitudinal changes in sexual identity during adolescence and their associations with sexual well-being.

The University of Montreal, led by psychologist Alice Girouard and a specialized team of clinical researchers, has completed an extensive longitudinal study that fundamentally shifts the understanding of how sexual…

Understanding or Undermining? When Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Quietly Reinforce Psychiatric Symptoms

The rapid proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the landscape of human-computer interaction, moving beyond simple task management into the realm of emotional…

Buying video game loot boxes linked to higher rates of problem gambling

The Convergence of Gaming and Gambling Mechanics Loot boxes, often referred to as "crates" or "packs" depending on the game title, are virtual containers that players can purchase using real-world…

Long-term effects of psychotherapies for depression: an advanced meta-analysis

The landscape of mental health treatment has long grappled with a fundamental question: how long do the benefits of psychological intervention actually last? While the immediate efficacy of talk therapy…

Mapping Partnered Sex and Solitary Masturbation: A Cluster Analysis.

The traditional understanding of sexual intimacy within romantic relationships has long been dominated by the assumption that solitary sexual activity serves as a substitute for a lack of partnered engagement.…

Is support for authoritarian rule contagious? Evidence from field and survey experiments

The landscape of modern governance is currently facing a period of significant transition as established democracies grapple with the rising appeal of illiberalism. A comprehensive new study published in the…

Neural Dynamics of Aesthetic Appreciation: fNIRS Evidence from Poetry Reading.

The human experience of beauty has long been a subject of philosophical inquiry, yet its biological underpinnings have remained largely elusive. However, a groundbreaking study published in the journal NeuroImage…

Knocking at the Doors of Perception: Relating LSD Effects on Low-Frequency Fluctuations and Regional Homogeneity to Receptor Densities in fMRI.

The publication of this research in the European Journal of Neuroscience marks a significant milestone in the field of neuropharmacology, as a team of Italian researchers has provided a detailed…

Association Between Duration of Transcutaneous Vibratory Stimulation Delivered by the Apollo Neuro Device and Extension of Total Sleep Time

The quest for restorative rest has led researchers to a significant breakthrough in non-pharmacological sleep intervention, as a large-scale study reveals that wearable technology utilizing gentle, rhythmic vibrations can substantially…