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A new study published in eLife looked at how hippocampal-occipital connectivity reflects autobiographical memory deficits in aphantasia. “Our study is about the relationship between inner images and our ability to recall personal past events (autobiographical memory),” study author Cornelia McCormick told us. [More]

Keeping secrets may actually brighten your day. Research has found that keeping good news a secret makes people more alive and energized. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Child Development Perspectives looked at the stereotypes of adolescents including the cultural differences, consequences, and intervention. “My study focuses on synthesizing recent research concerning stereotypes of adolescence,” study author Yang Qu told us. “I employ an interdisciplinary approach, combining developmental psychology, cultural psychology, and neuroscience to explore this topic comprehensively.” [More]

A series of new studies, published in Sage Journal looked at the spirituality of science and the implications for meaning, well-being, and learning. “These studies are investigating how science can serve as a source of spirituality for some people,” study author Jesse L. Preston told us. “Spirituality is most commonly associated with religion, however it is not the same thing as religious belief. Spirituality is characterized through a sense of connection to things greater than oneself, a sense of wonder, and a sense of understanding or meaning in life, and we suggest that these same aspects can also be found through experiences with science and scientific theories.” [More]

If you spend time browsing for activewear online, you may want to think again. Research recently published in the International Journal of Consumer studies found that women have reduced self-esteem after online shopping for activewear. [More]

Providing social support to others could be good for your health. A study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity by researchers at Ohio State University found that those who have positive social relationships in which they are available to provide support to others had lower levels of inflammation. [More]

Uncertainty motivates people to change behaviors, even when that change may not provide a better outcome. People feel a need to take some action in the face of uncertainty. [More]

Gamifying our lives may seem like an easy way to motivate ourselves and others toward healthy behaviors. However, gamified incentives could also lead people away from their goals—and even make them more vulnerable to unhealthy habits. [More]

Mindfulness is a trait and a state. Some are more mindful than others and a person can be less or more mindful depending of a situation. Mindfulness is associated with improved wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and stress reduction. It also promotes compassion and moral behaviors. [More]

A 2021 study in Behavior Research Methods reported that people change their writing style to impress their audience. Research suggested this is based on whatever group identity is influencing them at the moment. “We did not assess whether or not a person has an identity, but only the probability that a particular identity is salient in a specific situation. “ [More]