While quick texters might seem like they simply have good phone etiquette, psychology reveals they often share a fascinating mix of traits ranging from people-pleasing tendencies and perfectionism to ...

Virtues such as compassion, patience and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according to new research my team and I published in the Journal of Personality in ...

While boycotting and collective activism can be hard concepts to explain to children, these conversations can be powerful ...

Understanding your aesthetic personality has implications beyond museum visits. Research shows that environmental aesthetics significantly impact well-being, productivity and even physical health.

Why political conversations feel impossible, how psychology and platform design shape what we believe, and what can be done about it.

Whenever the New Year rolls around, the internet explodes with a bevy of wellness advice. The latest trend making the rounds on TikTok? Reaching the “flow state.” Content creators have appropriated ...

Downplaying achievements often stems from a deep-seated need for emotional safety, not mere modesty. Psychologists explain this behaviour as a way to maintain a consistent self-image, especially when ...

In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring ...

While everyone else is collecting friends like social media followers, psychology reveals that those who cherish just one or two deep connections possess a rare combination of emotional intelligence, ...

The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to ...

It's great that dogs respond positively to certain pitches and tones, because people who baby talk their dogs usually have these 11 specific personality traits.

It wasn't the best year that ever existed, but there's actual science behind the reason we can't stop reminiscing about 2016.