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People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. However, differences among individuals remain stable over time—people who are more narcissistic than their peers as children tend to remain that way as adults, the study found.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has issued a statement in response to the surgeon general's new advisory on gun violence. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the APA, emphasized the urgent need for action, calling gun violence a pressing public health issue that demands solutions based on research and community input.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has expressed support for the U.S. Surgeon General's recent call to highlight the potential dangers of social media platforms to children. In a statement, Mitch Prinstein, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the APA, emphasized the alignment between the Surgeon General's concerns and the APA's findings.
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Last week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Senate Judiciary Committee that there is no link between social media and negative mental health outcomes among young people.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has commended the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to maintain the availability of a drug frequently used for medical abortions.
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A recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that younger workers are experiencing heightened levels of stress, loneliness, and feelings of being undervalued in the workplace. The 2024 Work in America survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 working U.S. adults, highlights significant generational differences in workplace experiences.
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A new report published by the American Psychological Association challenges the widely held belief that failure leads to success, suggesting this notion may be both inaccurate and detrimental to society.
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A new report by the American Psychological Association reveals that threats and violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers and other school personnel in the United States have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels or higher after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. This resurgence has led to an increase in the percentage of teachers expressing intentions to resign or transfer, rising from 49% during the pandemic to 57% afterward.
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A recent study suggests that distractions during meal times could lead to overconsumption of everyday pleasures, possibly due to a decrease in enjoyment. The research, published by the American Psychological Association, focused on "hedonic consumption," which refers to purchasing and using products or experiences for pleasure rather than necessity.
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Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association (APA), has been recognized with the Society of Biological Psychiatry’s Humanitarian Award for his significant contributions to improving mental health care and advocating for individuals suffering from mental illness.
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A recent report emphasizes the potential dangers of certain design features and platform functions for developing brains. The report offers eight recommendations for scientists, policymakers, and others to mitigate the ongoing risk to health, well-being, and civic life.
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A recent study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that middle-aged and older adults perceive old age to begin later in life compared to previous generations. The lead author of the study, Markus Wettstein, PhD, from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany, explained, “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute to a later perceived onset of old age. Also, some aspects of health have improved over time, so that people of a certain age who were regarded as old in the past may no longer be considered old nowadays.”The research, conducted in...
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has expressed concern over the lack of network access for mental health patients, as highlighted in a new report. APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, emphasized the need for insurance reform to ensure equitable access to care for those in need. In response to the report titled "Behavioral Health Parity—Pervasive Disparities in Access to In-Network Care Continue," Evans stated, “The findings of this report, while not surprising, are gravely disappointing. The fact that so many patients are forced to go out of network to receive...
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A new report by the American Psychological Association (APA) has highlighted the ongoing risks to youth posed by social media platforms and called for technology companies to take responsibility in making their products safe for young users. APA's chief science officer, Mitch Prinstein, emphasized the need for structural corrections to harmful design features and functions, stating, "Most children and adolescents lack the experience, judgment and self-control to manage their behaviors on these platforms." Prinstein stressed that age restrictions alone are insufficient and...
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Washington — In a recent study published by the American Psychological Association, research suggests that individuals who rely on willpower to resist temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy compared to those who use external commitment strategies. Lead author Ariella Kristal, PhD, from Columbia University, highlighted the historical perspective on self-control methods, stating, "The knowledge that people can use external commitment strategies to overcome self-control problems has existed in some form for thousands of years."The research,...
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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has designated loneliness and isolation as a public health crisis and released an advisory on a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection.