There are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. But that may short-change the future—which starts by our envisioning something better.
An employee was recently awarded $450,000 after his employer threw him a birthday party against his wishes, and he suffered a panic attack. Is anxiety really a workplace disability?
As our polarized and media-driven society continues to evolve, we might question our vaunted jury system and instead consider "bench trials" like most other developed countries.
Neuroscience has given us new insights into the adolescent brain. The legal system has taken notice, relying on neuroscience to outlaw the death penalty for adolescents.
The "Myth of the Evil Perpetrator" suggests that we are psychologically biased to think of sexual abusers as archetypes of evil. The insidious myth is both inaccurate and harmful.
As vaccine rates plummet, researchers are asking, "Why?" A new study finds that having a sense of purpose in life is directly related to COVID-19 vaccination willingness.
We all know that air pollution is harmful to our health. But can it affect our psychology? A new study shows that pollution reduces our level of trust in others.
Is math really necessary? Some districts have started to do away with advanced math courses, but a new study suggests math is vital for developing brains.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Ledell Lee was executed in 2017 for a brutal murder. New DNA evidence from the murder weapon revealed the genetic material of a different man.
No one is proud of it, but schadenfreude is a normal human emotion that some might be experiencing this holiday season as "social gatherers" fall ill with COVID-19.
Sixty percent of entering community college students are required to take remedial coursework prior to engaging in college-level study. Within this remedial group, the majority of students are dropping out or struggling to stay afloat. Greater attention must be paid towards the causes of these discouraging outcomes.
It is estimated that by the year 2042, White Americans will no longer constitute the majority of the U.S. population. A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests that White Americans who possess a sense of purpose in their lives are more comfortable with an increasingly diverse society.
Purpose in life has consistently been shown to be beneficial to health and longevity. Yet, researchers seldom ask... Why? What is the mechanism through which purpose positively effects our health?
Purpose in life is often thought of as a product of adulthood, reserved only for experienced individuals well-versed in life's travels. Yet, consistent research shows us that the sense of purpose tends to sharply decline with increasing age. Why the decline in purpose? Researchers point to changes in social roles as the main culprit in diminished goals and aspirations.
Consistent research shows that the sense of purpose in life tends to peak during the college years. If so, why do college students appear so stressed and uncertain about future goals and directions?