Are optimists happier? New study finds too much optimism actually decreases happiness
A new study finds that in the long term, extreme optimists have a lower sense of well-being than "cautiously optimistic" realists.
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Depression references in rap lyrics doubled from 1998 – 2018, the latest research shows
A study of rap lyrics in songs released between 1998 - 2018 found the number of references to suicide and depression more than doubled.
The economic costs of sexual harassment: a #MeToo scandal means a 1.5% loss ($450m) in company value
The economic costs of sexual harassment: a #MeToo scandal equates to an average loss of 1.5% (or $450 million) in a company's market value.
What are the Big Five personality traits? Here are some simple definitions, and practical examples.
The Big Five personality traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Learn more about them here.
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can be detected by a brain scan
A new study shows that our brain can identify people who are high in agreeableness (collaborative, generous, altruistic, and caring).
Artificial intelligence for violin making: better than Stradivarius
The ability to predict the sound of a violin can be a game changer for violin making, even improving on grand masters like Stradivarius.
New research shows that people low in self-esteem are much more likely to blame their personal problems on politics
A new study shows that people who score low in self-esteem are more likely to blame politics for their own personal problems.
New study on FoMo (the “fear of missing out”) shows it’s about much more than social media
FoMO, or Fear of Missing Out, isn’t just a social media thing. In fact, it has more to do with loneliness and anxiety, new research shows.