Tag: Psychology
Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation has set governments against teen social media – and triggered a months-long debate among experts.
The psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?
Many athletes ‘live the dream’ during their careers but retirement often doesn’t come easy – what can be done to better prepare them?
The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: what’s the psychology of momentum in sports?
Momentum is one of sport’s great intangibles but what exactly is it and how can it influence athletes and teams?
Spending too much time on social media and doomscrolling? The problem might be FOMO
New research shows how fear of missing out and an inability to regulate our own emotions is linked to using the internet in concerning ways.
It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too
More is being done to support athletes’ mental health as they retire but early intervention is crucial, which means more education is needed with young athletes.
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Secure, anxious, avoidant, fearful: research shows people’s feelings about being single may depend on their attachment style
Can playing Tetris help prevent PTSD if you’ve witnessed something traumatic?
Users of online forums frequently advise others to play Tetris if they’ve experienced something traumatic. The idea does come from psychological research – here’s what the evidence says.
‘A blind and deaf mind’: what it’s like to have no visual imagination or inner voice
People with aphantasia can’t imagine seeing things in their mind. People with ‘deep aphantasia’ may have no inner voice, either, and different real-world visual experiences.
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk – and we never knew
Psychology researchers have used virtual reality to find our brains oscillate with each step – an intriguing finding to better understand how we see the world.
We talked to dozens of people about their experience of grief. Here’s what we learned (and how it’s different from what you might think)
There are many social assumptions about how to best ‘get through’ grief. We interview 95 people about their experiences of loss and found we need to rethink what grief looks and feels like.
Alpha, beta, theta: what are brain states and brain waves? And can we control them?
What we ‘see’ in the brain depends on which tool we use to ‘look’ – but each one comes with trade-offs.
What is the 'sunk cost fallacy'? Is it ever a good thing?
When we invest money, time or another resource we can’t get back, factoring that sunk cost into our future decisions can be a trap.
Many Australian kids abused in sport won't ever speak up. It's time we break the silence
Community sport is supposed to be a safe space for children to play. But rates of abuse are too high, and new research shows the many Australian children never talk about their abusive experiences.
Does running water really trigger the urge to pee? Experts explain the brain-bladder connection
A shower, a swim, a warm bath: there are a number of common pee triggers. So how much of our need to pee comes down to psychology?
