A landmark study dives into how divorce predictors in the U.S. have evolved from the 1950s to 2010s, revealing shifts due to race and education. Despite societal changes, factors like marrying young and lacking a degree increasingly forecast marital dissolution.
A new study reveals how life's pivotal moments—from the joy of marriage and childbirth to the challenges of unemployment and loss—uniquely sculpt our journey to happiness. It uncovers the relationships between events, showing that the path to well-being lies in...
A study in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that women face greater emotional challenges than men in recovering from late-life divorces, as evidenced by increased antidepressant use. This trend highlights the significant impact of "grey divorce" on...
A Portuguese study of men convicted of intimate partner violence (IPV) found a link between childhood exposure to IPV, increased aggression, and higher IPV frequency in adulthood. Aggression partially mediated this relationship. The findings suggest addressing aggression in IPV intervention...
Marriages originating from online dating platforms differ in satisfaction and stability compared to those formed through traditional offline means, according to a new study published in Computers in Human Behavior.
A recent study has uncovered a striking connection between cognitive ability and the tendency to have unrealistic financial expectations. The findings, published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, provide evidence that individuals with higher cognitive abilities tend to have more...
A recent study provides initial evidence that mindfulness meditation could reduce problematic pornography use among young adults. This intriguing finding opens a new avenue for addressing a growing concern in the digital age. The study was published in the journal...
A new study shows individuals with ADHD are more sexually adventurous but less satisfied in relationships, with women particularly affected.
A recent study reveals that experiencing singlehood in young adulthood can positively impact life satisfaction and earnings post-breakup. The research, based on 36 years of data, highlights how singlehood fosters resilience and financial stability.
A study featured in Scientific Reports investigated preferences for female eyelash lengths. Results indicated an eyelash length equal to one-third of the eye's width as most attractive across all races. Faces with extremely long or no eyelashes were deemed least...
A recent study published in Psychological Medicine highlights the nucleus accumbens as pivotal in linking stress and depression. Analyzing data from over 22,000 adults, researchers identified this brain region's significant association with both stressful life events and depressive symptoms.
A recent study revealed that a combination of transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and cognitive training significantly reduced symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD, offering a potential non-pharmaceutical treatment option. Published in Translational Psychiatry, this research suggests that non-invasive brain...
A recent longitudinal study spanning nearly three decades examined the divorce rates among parents of children with autism, finding a 36% risk of divorce by the time their child reached 30 years old. Specific time periods, such as the first...
A new study published in Mindfulness explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), different components of mindfulness, and cannabis use severity, uncovering that while some facets of mindfulness might help to mitigate the negative impacts of ACEs on cannabis...
A 5-month study on recently-separated adults found that those who spent more time with their ex-partner had decreased sleep efficiency, while individuals with higher attachment anxiety and more television watching also experienced poorer sleep efficiency. The research suggests that post-divorce...