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How ‘Boosting’ Empowers Individuals to Make Better Decisions
In a world where consumer environments exploit natural human tendencies, a new behavioral science technique called “boosting” is emerging as a powerful tool to empower decision-making skills. Unlike traditional nudging, which subtly steers behavior, boosting fosters self-control and enhances decision-making abilities. This transformative approach is championed by Stefan Herzog and Ralph Hertwig from the Max…
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New Study Links Retirement and Alcohol Use to Mental Health
Retirees may be at greater risk of depression than those who remain employed, and heavy alcohol consumption can exacerbate these mental health challenges, according to a new study. This research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging and Mental Health, monitored tens of thousands of U.S. adults over the age of 50 throughout a 14-year period. …
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New Study Shows Beneficial Betrayal May Not Erode Trust
New research by psychologists at UCLA and Oklahoma State University have shed light on an intriguing aspect of human behavior: the ability to trust someone who has betrayed others, especially if the betrayal benefits us. This finding, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, offers new insights into how we evaluate trustworthiness in our…
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New Study Finds Gender Gap in Children’s Negotiation Behaviors
A new study led by New York University has revealed a significant early-life factor contributing to the gender wage gap observed in professional settings. Conducted by a team of psychology researchers, the study found that boys tend to ask for higher bonuses than girls in negotiation scenarios, despite performing similarly in cognitive tasks. The research,…
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New Study Shows How Parental Favoritism Shapes Family Dynamics
Siblings often ponder who the favorite child is, igniting playful rivalries and contentious debates around the family dinner table. New enlightening research led by Brigham Young University (BYU), published in Psychological Bulletin, digs deep into this common query, revealing how parental favoritism subtly rooted in birth order, personality and gender can influence family dynamics and…
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Why It Is Important to Integrate Human Rights in Economic Development
Economic development projects around the world often prioritize growth at the expense of local communities and indigenous peoples, argues a new study from the University of Portsmouth. Published in the Business and Human Rights Journal, the research by Leïla Choukroune and Lorenzo Cotula critically dissects how international investment deals and dispute settlements frequently overshadow voices…
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New Study Explains How Moral Beliefs Shape Political Leadership Preferences
New research led by Harrison Miller from Florida State University sheds light on the profound influence moral values have on the types of leaders supported by liberals and conservatives. This finding offers a compelling explanation for the persistent divergence in leadership preferences across the political spectrum. “This research helps explain why people across the political…
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New Study Reveals Social Media’s Impact on Cryptocurrency Investment
Recent research led by the University of Georgia, published in International Journal of Bank Marketing, suggests that hearing about cryptocurrencies online may significantly influence people’s investment behaviors. Cryptocurrencies, or “crypto,” are digital currencies used for both payment and investment purposes. Over the past decade, they have surged in popularity, particularly as more individuals learn about…
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Unequal Access to Green Space Hinders Screen Time Reduction Programs
Programs aiming to reduce children’s screen time are significantly more effective when kids have access to outdoor green spaces, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan. Unequal access to these spaces undermines the success of such programs, especially in neighborhoods with higher populations of Hispanic and Black residents. The…
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Study Unveils Impact of Similar News Stories on Financial Markets
New research indicates that homogeneous news coverage by media conglomerates can have troubling consequences for financial markets. The study, co-authored by Flora Sun, an assistant professor of accounting at Binghamton University’s School of Management, delves into how business news outlets owned by the same media companies tend to produce nearly identical stories. This lack of…