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Adolescent narcissism brings brief popularity but not likeability among peers, study finds
26+ min ago (340+ words) Theoretical models suggest that narcissistic individuals use different strategies to navigate social situations. Grandiose narcissism is often linked to overt, status-seeking behaviors like extraversion and social charm. In contrast, vulnerable narcissism is associated with more covert attempts to gain inclusion,…...
Tracking 294 young people through 27,000 smartphone check-ins, researchers found being around others didn't reliably ease loneliness — it depended entirely on who those others were
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (614+ words) Adolescence is a period of intense social transition. Teenagers often shift their focus from family to peers, which can leave them feeling disconnected if they have not yet formed stable friend groups. The threshold for feeling lonely varies from person…...
Pooling 23 trials of gardening programs for adults with chronic illness, researchers found a moderate lift in depression and anxiety — and almost nothing for the physical conditions the gardening was often meant to help
1+ day, 34+ min ago (923+ words) Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions PsyPost Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions Getting your hands dirty in the garden might offer a moderate boost to mental health for adults managing chronic…...
New study reveals how depression twists our perception of fairness
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (840+ words) People experiencing symptoms of depression often view social situations differently than others. A recent study found that individuals with depressive symptoms are more likely to perceive unfair financial offers as fair, but only if they consider themselves to have a…...
Antidepressants show wide variation in physical side effects
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (414+ words) Different antidepressants can have drastically different effects on a patient’s physical health, according to a recent review of medical research. Some medications cause substantial weight gain and increased blood pressure, while others lead to weight loss and lowered heart rates....
People with narcissistic traits generate more original and malicious ideas for revenge, study finds
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (583+ words) People who have previously used their imagination to harm others or who possess highly narcissistic traits tend to generate more original and malicious ideas for revenge. These findings indicate that past actions and personality shape how individuals apply their problem-solving…...
A moderate dose of beer reduces your willingness to help others in pain
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (793+ words) Alcohol is frequently consumed in social settings, prompting scientists to explore how it might alter these empathic abilities. Prior research has yielded mixed results, leading researchers to wonder if the type of beverage matters. For example, a 2018 study found that…...
Cannabis use alters how the human brain processes nicotine, new research suggests
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (934+ words) Cannabis and tobacco are frequently used together, and co-use is rising as legal cannabis markets expand and product varieties increase. Cannabis is a psychoactive plant containing compounds like delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Nicotine is the highly addictive chemical…...
The psychological effects of padel and pickleball, according to science
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (283+ words) PsyPost Pickleball participation was associated with greater happiness, life satisfaction, social integration and lower depression, while padel was more closely studied in relation to confidence, anxiety and mental fatigue, according to a systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychology Physical…...
Escitalopram reduces impulsivity and anger in women with severe premenstrual irritability
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (543+ words) PsyPost...