Media Spotlight

Alcoholism

How Are Substance Abuse and Violence Related?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on March 8, 2018

Do drug and alcohol really make people more violent? New research explores the connection between substance abuse and violence and what it may mean for public safety.

Do drug and alcohol really make people more violent? New research explores the connection between substance abuse and violence and what it may mean for public safety.

New research explores the relationship between traumatic brain injuries and dementia.

Attachment

How Long Should Mothers Breastfeed?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on February 16, 2018

How long should a mother breastfeed, and what are some of the positive benefits involved? New research explores the link between breastfeeding duration and maternal sensitivity.

How long should a mother breastfeed, and what are some of the positive benefits involved? New research explores the link between breastfeeding duration and maternal sensitivity.

Trauma

Staying in Control Can Help You Live Longer

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on February 12, 2018

While exposure to trauma is something that everyone faces sooner or later (and often more than once), the key to survival often rests on how much control people feel they have.

While exposure to trauma is something that everyone faces sooner or later (and often more than once), the key to survival often rests on how much control people feel they have.

New research explores the impact of losing a parent before the age of eighteen, and what it can mean for one's ability to form adult relationships later on.

Is there any way to prevent violence in the workplace? A new study explores some of the underlying risk factors that can increase the likelihood of worker violence.

Is there really a Bridget Jones effect? New research explores how romantic media content in movies and television can reinforce the fear of being single.

Is being able to remember virtually anything you ever learned necessarily a good thing? A new case study explores the mysteries behind a man with an exceptional memory.

Media

Are Other People Really Having More Fun Than We Are?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on December 28, 2017

Are other people really having more fun than you are? New research explores the persistent bias that can shape how we view our own social lives compared to others we know.

Are other people really having more fun than you are? New research explores the persistent bias that can shape how we view our own social lives compared to others we know.

How does chronic stress affect life expectancy in people already dealing with serious health problems? New research examines the stress-mortality connection.

With the rising trend toward marijuana legalization, what impact is this likely to have on adolescent drug use? New research explores this question and what it means.

Are people dealing with a romantic breakup more prone to depression and suicide? New research examines the short-term dangers of relationship loss.

Is it really possible for children to become addicted to digital devices? New research raises some disturbing questions.

Psychopathy

Are Psychopathy and Heroism Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on November 16, 2017

A new research study looking at first responders suggests that heroes and psychopaths have more in common than you might think.

A new research study looking at first responders suggests that heroes and psychopaths have more in common than you might think.

While we may be impressed by people willing to make bold statements (especially at election time), the fact is that, more often than not, overconfidence can be a grave mistake.

New research suggests that how we perceive our level of physical activity compared to other people our age can play an important role in staying healthy and living longer.

Why are sexual assault complaints so often dismissed or ignored? New research explores how rape myths can influence how police and the courts treat victims of sexual assault.

Relationships

The Science of Falling Out of Love

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on October 15, 2017

New research explores the thorny question of how to cope after a failed relationship and what it can mean for long-term emotional health.

New research explores the thorny question of how to cope after a failed relationship and what it can mean for long-term emotional health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has long warned against children having televisions or video-game consoles in their bedrooms. New research bears out this warning.

Can smartphones and other digital devices make us more absent-minded in general? New research explores the role that smartphone use can have on our ability to pay attention.