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Why Emotional Intelligence Takes a Dive Among the Affluent
For years, social psychologists knew those with high socioeconomic status read the emotions of others poorly. But a June 2021 study in Social Psychological and Personality Science found when people experience economic inequality, they develop a more
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Where Happiness Hides
We all think we know what will make us happy: more money. A better job. Love. But psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky says happiness doesn’t necessarily work like that. This week, we explore why happiness often slips through our
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Research Briefs
Research highlights from APS journals, including work on mirror neurons, social connection, and substance use.
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Pandemic-related trauma is real. We need resources to help people through emotional pain.
An 11-year-old patient of mine changed abruptly from an outgoing, confident boy to an anxious, fearful one after his father developed COVID-19. He now wakes in the middle of the night crying and follows his
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Dogs Act Jealously Even When They Don’t See Their Rival
Researchers gauged the reactions of a group of dogs when their owners appeared to shower attention on a perceived rival.
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Older Adults Maintain Emotional Advantage Amid COVID-19
Senior couple in self isolation looking through the window at home clapping. They are showing their support for all the workers and helpers who are helping during the COVID-19 outbreak.