A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that receiving a smartphone notification disrupts a person’s concentration for about seven seconds. The research provides evidence that ...

Depersonalization and the Erosion of Individual Identity One of the central psychological processes observed in highly cohesive ideological environments is depersonalization, where individuals ...

From seatbelt laws to new speed limits -- many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. Researchers also identified the ...

Kurt Lewin said that there is nothing so practical as a good theory. Psychological theories are valuable for guiding practice in education, mental health, business, and other domains. They provide ...

Emotional eating, turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or distraction rather than to satisfy physical hunger—affects millions of people and often undermines otherwise successful health ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that an openness to sugar relationships relates to ...