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8 Apr 2026

How narcissism affects romantic relationships

New research followed over 5,000 couples for up to six years to study narcissism in relationships. It found that narcissistic rivalry links to lower satisfaction for both partners, while narcissistic admiration showed no clear effect.

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26 Mar 2026

Three basic needs linked to safer drinking

A study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors finds that meeting three needs — autonomy, competence and connection — is linked to safer alcohol choices and a lower risk of misuse. Researchers studied college students and adults.

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17 Mar 2026

March Madness and the illusion of control

Fans fill March Madness brackets and often think their choices control outcomes. Albert Cohen of Michigan State University says skill matters but luck still shapes results; his comments were published on Futurity.

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10 Mar 2026

Tired witnesses and suspects can give unreliable statements

New research from Iowa State University shows that tired, anxious or sleep‑deprived people in the justice system may give less accurate statements. The authors map how sleep loss changes memory and increase risks during interviews and custodial questioning.

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5 Mar 2026

Phobias and how they affect life

An expert offers answers about phobias and how people might overcome them. The text links a film example, a statistic about prevalence, and an expert source but does not give detailed treatment steps.

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27 Feb 2026

Family background and graduates' wage expectations

A study of college-educated job seekers in China followed two groups for three months and recorded weekly wage expectations. Graduates from lower-class families set lower initial wages and adjusted them more; researchers recommend wage-setting coaching at universities.

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27 Feb 2026

Attention cycles seven to ten times per second

Scientists found that human attention shifts in a steady rhythm about seven to ten times per second. This rhythm helped early humans notice danger but can make modern people more vulnerable to phone and computer distractions.

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27 Feb 2026

Live music and well-being: the crowd effect

A new study finds that attending live music events can improve well-being. Researchers say a social feeling called collective effervescence — a shared sense of connection and sacredness in crowds — helps explain the benefit.

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17 Feb 2026

AI predicts personality from ordinary language

A new study finds that generative AI models can read ordinary language and predict personality, daily emotions and behaviour, often matching or even exceeding friends' or family ratings. The results appear in Nature Human Behavior.

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13 Feb 2026

AI and Human Connection

AI is changing how people look for emotional connection. A psychology professor says real love needs give and take. Chatbots can provide quick comfort, but they may not replace human care and reciprocity.

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10 Feb 2026

Worry About Aging Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Women

A study found that women who worry about getting older tend to show faster biological aging in blood tests. The link was strongest for worries about declining health and weakened after accounting for smoking and alcohol.

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10 Feb 2026

How relationships shape memories of childhood adversity

A study of nearly 1,000 emerging adults found that memories of adverse childhood experiences change with the quality of current relationships, especially with parents. The researchers suggest asking about these experiences more than once.

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2 Feb 2026

How Long-Term Singlehood Affects Young Adults

A study tracked more than 17,000 young people in Germany and the UK from ages 16 to 29. It found that long periods of singlehood are linked to falling life satisfaction and rising loneliness, while starting a first relationship improves well-being.

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