Tag: Social Navigation
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Want to Make Someone Feel Better? Validate Their Feelings
Saying “I understand why you feel that way” improves mood and positive affect.
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Extroverts more likely to use words like ‘love’ or ‘happy’ — and retailers have taken notice
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore say extroverts are more likely to use words that describe a pleasant emotional state like love or happy.
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Young adults who spend 5+ hours daily on social media much more likely to be depressed
For children and young adults alike, it can sometimes seem like their smartphones are a part of their bodies. While younger people aren’t the only ones who can develop an addiction to surfing social media all day, a new study finds it can have a serious impact on their mental health.
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Work productivity improves after 30 minutes of fresh air outdoors, research shows
It won’t take long for you to reap the rewards of spending time in nature, especially if you step outside at work, according to a recent survey of 2,000 employees and 1,000 managers. The research concludes just 29 minutes spent outdoors results in a 45% increase in productivity.
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The stress of working from home is getting to most Americans
Sixty-five percent of Americans working from home during the coronavirus pandemic are working longer hours than ever before, according to new research.
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Smartphone screen time linked to preference for quicker but smaller rewards
New analysis adds to evidence that that smartphone use is associated with impulsivity
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Acting spontaneously might be the key to happiness
The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new research. And is acting spontaneously the key to happiness?
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Study: Long Hours Of Screen Time Not Bad For Kids
Could more screen time be more beneficial to youngsters than we previously thought?
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Warmth and Competence — Don’t blame the messenger — unless it’s all stats and no story
People rely on two qualities in particular when forming impressions of someone: warmth and competence. Warmth is defined as being friendly, helpful and trustworthy, while competence relates to ability, intelligence and skill.
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