People With Happy Spouses May Live Longer
Having a happy spouse can lead to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too… More
Well-Being
Some People Can Thrive After Depression, Study Finds
We may think of depression as a recurring condition with a gloomy prognosis, but findings from one study indicate that nearly 10% of adults in the United States with major depression were thriving ten years later. The findings suggest that some people with depression experience more than a reduction in depressive symptoms over time – they can achieve optimal psychological well-being… More
What ‘Service With a Smile’ Means for Employee Well-Being
Expecting employees to take a one-size-fits-all approach to emotional labor can quickly lead to burnout without the right support systems in place… More
Screen Time – Even Before Bed – Has Little Impact on Teen Well-Being
Data from more than 17,000 teenagers shows little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents… More
Trigger Warnings Do Little to Reduce People’s Distress, Research Shows
Trigger warnings that alert people to potentially sensitive content are increasingly popular, but data suggest they may not have the intended effect. … More
Psychological Science as a Source of Wisdom for Antitrust
In a guest column, New York University Law Professor Eleanor Fox examines how psychological research might help define consumer welfare and the goals of antitrust law… More