Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ...

There's something we have to talk about. It's pervasive, destructive, hidden in plain sight, and it’s very likely affecting your life, just as it has affected mine. This sometimes damaging and ...

As I sat in the front seat of mom’s car, I looked out the window at my fellow 9 year-old Little Leaguers. “All of them are way better than me,” I thought to myself. “I suck at baseball and I’m going ...

Scientific Reports has expanded its scope to include psychology. We live in a world that is increasingly technology-oriented and driven by data. But to address the challenges of modern times, we must ...

Evolutionary psychology provides a foundational framework for understanding how cognitive and behavioral traits have evolved in response to recurring ...

USING Facebook too much can intensify feelings of depression as jealous users compare their lives to the positive posts of their friends, according to a study. Most Facebook users have been there - ...