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17 Jun 2026

Hiding or Revealing Identity Affects Daily Emotions

A study of sexual and gender minority (SGM) young adults found hiding identity linked to more emotional strain, while being open related to clearer self‑feeling and more positive identity emotions. Researchers tracked daily experiences over several days.

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26 May 2026

People See Friends as Less Cynical Than They Are

A study asked friends about their own cynicism and how cynical they thought their friends were. People usually view friends more positively than friends report themselves, which may help friendships form but also cause problems.

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20 May 2026

Small money changes shape financial stress

A study of US workers finds that small weekly changes in income, expenses and overspending change how stressed people feel at home and at work. Relief often comes from modest income gains or lower spending.

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20 May 2026

Daily positive practices can improve heart health

A review in Cardiology Clinics found that frequent positive psychology programs — like gratitude and mindfulness, delivered by apps, messages or journaling over eight to twelve weeks — can improve mood and some heart measures.

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15 May 2026

Why People Fear the Police

A study from Michigan State University looks at why people fear police and how that fear affects trust. It finds that beliefs about how likely and how serious harm would be help explain fear, and it offers practical steps.

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28 Apr 2026

Framing problems as losses makes employees speak up

Research in the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that when managers describe problems as collective losses, employees are more likely to offer suggestions. Three studies with nearly 2,000 people found stronger voice when issues were framed as potential losses.

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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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