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U.S. Vacation Renters Waste $2 Billion in Food Annually
Vacationing in the United States might seem pricey, but a recent study highlights an unexpected factor adding to the expense: food waste. Researchers at The Ohio State University have determined that U.S. vacation renters collectively waste approximately $2 billion worth of food every year. The study found that groceries, takeout and restaurant leftovers valued at…
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New Study Reveals Why Higher IQ Leads to Better Decision-Making
A recent study conducted by the University of Bath’s School of Management has provided compelling insights into how individuals with higher IQs make more accurate predictions, leading to better decision-making and subsequently improved life outcomes. Published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the research underscores the correlation between cognitive ability and life successes.…
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How to Improve Attention Span: Tips From Ohio State Survey
In an era inundated with digital distractions and mounting stress, maintaining focus has become increasingly challenging. Recent studies highlight that the average attention span has dwindled to just eight seconds. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine’s latest survey illuminates the primary factors contributing to this trend and offers actionable solutions.…
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New Study Reveals Surprising Truths About Social Pressure and Authority
New research reveals that people vastly overestimate their ability to resist social pressure, posing significant implications for understanding human behavior under authority. According to a study conducted by The Ohio State University, individuals believe they would defy immoral or unlawful orders more readily than others — an assumption that may leave them vulnerable in real-life…
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New Study Reveals Surprising Impact of Framing Social Causes as Civil Rights
A new study has uncovered a paradox in the fight for social justice: framing contemporary issues such as workplace discrimination, food insecurity and lack of health care as civil rights problems can actually decrease public support for government action to address these issues. Published in the American Sociological Review, the study challenges long-standing assumptions about…
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Study Reveals Power of Rituals in Uniting Sports Fans
Fans around the world will tell you that the magic of sports goes beyond the action on the field. For many, the true enchantment lies in the rituals shared with fellow supporters. Recent research led by Dimitris Xygalatas, an anthropology professor at the University of Connecticut, confirms this notion, revealing that the most profound emotional…
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New Study Unveils Complex Nature of Multitasking Skills
Researchers from the University of Surrey have discovered that multitasking isn’t a single universal skill but rather a mix of general and specific abilities. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, offer a fresh perspective on why previous studies have shown inconsistent results regarding gender differences in multitasking performance.…
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College Students’ Bedtime Procrastination Linked to Need to Belong
In a new study published in the journal SLEEP, researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore reveals that college students who delay their bedtimes for social interactions are driven by a fundamental need to belong. This discovery will be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting and highlights the social dynamics affecting sleep duration and…
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Harvard’s New Online Game Tangibly Reduces Partisan Division
In an era where algorithm-driven social media platforms often deepen the divide between red and blue America, a new online tool developed by a team of Harvard researchers is ushering in hope for national unity. The interactive game, Tango, has shown the potential to reduce partisan animosity significantly. The findings are published in the journal…
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Income Inequality Weakens Support for Higher Minimum Wages, Study Finds
High levels of income inequality are not just a socio-economic concern but also a significant psychological barrier to implementing policies aimed at reducing that very inequality, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. The study — co-led by M. Asher Lawson, an assistant professor of decision sciences at INSEAD (European…
