Study explores what motivates LGB parents to have more children A new study found that only sociodemographic factors—including the parent's age, number of current children, economic status, and level of religiosity—predict the desire and intention to have more children among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) parents. The study was led by Dr. Geva Shenkman-Lachberg of the Dina Recanati School of Medicine at Reichman University, in collaboration with Yuval Shaia of Reichman University and Dr. Kfir Ifrah of Ruppin Academic Center. Read More
A playbook for grit: Three lessons from performance psychology research How can some competitive athletes push through injuries, losses and years of training without giving up, while others throw in the towel? Read More
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm The Trump administration's firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research labs and dozens of government agencies. Read More
More than just an animal: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion When my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was challenging. I know I am not alone. People turn to their pets when they need comfort and a non-judgmental presence. However, pets have a short lifespan, and losing a companion animal is a common experience. Read More
Could your next therapist be a robot? When faced with a problem, it's increasingly common for us to ask a chatbot. Within seconds of posing the question, you have an answer. Read More
One factor can determine veterans’ mental health after combat killing Taking a person's life is not automatically harmful to a soldier's mental well-being if the circumstances justified it, according to a study of more than 14,600 soldiers. Read More
Psychopaths experience pain differently, even when their bodies say otherwise Psychopathy has long been associated with murderers, notorious criminals, and the gripping true crime stories that dominate Netflix documentaries. But our recent research is showing they have a complex relationship with pain which may in part be responsible for their lack of empathy. Read More
Six country-study finds children consistently take a stance against unfair sharing Studies exploring the extent to which people are prone to "punishing" the selfish behavior of others can offer insight into their societal values, such as the importance they attribute to equality and fairness norms. Past findings suggest that there is great variation across countries when it comes to the tendency of uninvolved third parties to "punish" selfish individuals. Read More
Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication, suggests a study published in the open-access journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Read More
High levels of anxiety and emotional distress found following April 2024 Iranian missile attack A new study indicates high levels of emotional distress and anxiety in the days following the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel on April 13, 2024. Published in European Journal of Psychotraumatology, the study was conducted by Prof. Boaz Ben-David, Dr. Ortal Shimon-Raz, and Tchelet Bressler from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, Dr. Lia Ring from Ashkelon College, and Prof. Yuval Palgi from the University of Haifa. The study, which… Read More