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Survey: Younger, Unemployed Nebraskans More Likely to Report Loneliness

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:45:30 EST

A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time -- and reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and lower-income residents.

Virtual Communications Remain Essential to Modern Workflows. Here's What Psychology Research Says About Implications and Best-Practices

University of California, Santa Cruz — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:30:31 EST

As more companies and governments issue often unpopular return-to-office mandates, there's still very little evidence about how remote work compares to in-person settings, especially when it comes to communication, which is the foundation of collaboration.

Ability to Regulate Behavior Assists in Language Development Among Children, New Study Shows

George Washington University — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:10:03 EST

A young child's ability to regulate behavior--a component of executive functioning (the cognitive processes that help with planning, focus, and self-control)--is related to how they process and acquire language, according to a new study from the George Washington University.

Positive Attitudes about Moderate Drinking Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms in College Students

Research Society on Alcoholism — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 EST

College students' attitudes about their own drinking predict how much they will drink, how many alcohol-related consequences they will experience, and their odds of experiencing blackouts. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that when students considered drinking heavily to be positive, they tended to drink considerably more. However, when they felt limiting their drinking to a moderate number of drinks would be enjoyable and beneficial, they experienced fewer blackouts and other harmful consequences. The study authors suggest that new strategies that address students' attitudes about moderate versus heavy drinking could be effective in preventing students from harm related to alcohol use.

Alcohol Dependence Linked to History of Mental Health Problems, Attempted Suicide

Research Society on Alcoholism — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 EST

Men with alcohol dependence who also have a history of mental health issues or hazardous drug use were significantly more likely to have attempted suicide, according to a study just published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. The large Japanese study found that one in five men being treated for alcohol dependence had a history of mental health issues, and fifteen percent had attempted suicide. The study highlights opportunities for earlier and multifaceted interventions, including suicide prevention, to address the needs of people with alcohol dependence and mental health issues.

Happy Job, Happy Life? Works Both Ways, New Research Shows

University of South Australia — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:25:26 EST

A major new international study exploring the long-term relationship between job and life satisfaction shows that personal happiness is the major driver for a satisfying work life, not the other way around.

Survey: Younger, Unemployed People More Likely to Report Loneliness

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:05:09 EST

A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time -- and reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and

Secuelas de los Incendios Forestales: Como Ayudar a los Ninos

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:55:04 EST

El humo se ha disipado, pero los ninos afectados por los incendios forestales de enero en Los Angeles todavia pueden estar procesando su dolor.

Young Adults in Pain Start Using Cannabis Earlier and Are More Likely to Mix It with Alcohol

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:35 EST

Young adults in pain start using cannabis earlier and are more likely to mix it with alcohol, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Is Your Job Making You Happy? Insights From Job Satisfaction Data

University of Georgia — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:15:08 EST

New University of Georgia research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention to job satisfaction because employee happiness contains critical economic information.

What Does Not Kill You Makes You Search: The Effects of Failure Threat and Self-Evaluation on Entrepreneurs' Ego Networks

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:40:55 EST

Female Entrepreneurs' Thirst for Knowledge and the Dark Side of Customer Learning Actions

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:45:44 EST

Lose No Time! We Have Lost Too Much Already: Firm Adversity and CEO Temporal Leadership

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:35:43 EST

Do All Stars Shine the Same? Investigating the Nonlinear Effects of User and Critic Reviews on Video Game Sales

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:05:45 EST

Offering Paid Time Off Dramatically Cuts Odds of Employees Quitting Their Jobs

Florida Atlantic University — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:30:51 EST

Employee turnover costs U.S. businesses more than $1 trillion annually. Offering paid time off cuts quitting rates by 35%, with men seeing a 41% drop and women 28%. Flex time is just as effective as retirement plans in reducing turnover, and for women, it's as valuable as PTO and tuition assistance. PTO costs just $2.94 per hour per employee - a small price compared to the high costs of recruitment, lost productivity, and damaged client relationships.

Social Media May Heighten Depression Severity in Youth

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:20:05 EST

An emotional overattachment to social media may be associated with increased severity of mental health symptoms among young people being treated for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Esteemed Health Researchers, National Academy Members Join FSU College of Medicine

Florida State University — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:10:36 EST

Two eminent scholars focused on the intersection of nutrition and public health have joined Florida State University and will lead new research efforts in that area as the university continues to bolster its health research portfolio. Regan Bailey, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, and Patrick Stover, an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, have joined the FSU College of Medicine as professors and will lead a new institute focused on nutrition and health that will report to the Office of the Vice President of Research.

TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST

More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.

2025 ACA Conference & Expo to Feature Education Sessions on Climate Change, Navigating Today's Political Landscape, the Impact of the Loneliness Epidemic on Youth & More

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:20:05 EST

The 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions, organized across 24 mental health and counseling topic areas.

Exploring My Entrepreneurial Self at Work: How Entrepreneurial Identity Aspiration Influences Employee Intrapreneurial Behaviors and Work Performance

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:55:18 EST

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