ANN ARBOR—Most of us find it easier to be wise about other people’s problems than our own. But a new study identifies a simple way to close this gap. The research, conducted by social psychologists Igor Grossmann at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and Ethan Kross at the University of Michigan, shows that the… Continue reading How to give ourselves advice as good as we give others
News Tag: Social Psychology
State of the nation’s egotism: On the rise for a century
ANN ARBOR—Forget the “me” generation. A new analysis of long-term trends in egotism shows there’s been a “me” century in America. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, shows that characteristics related to self-interest, compared to interest in the lives and needs of other people, was low during the 19th century but… Continue reading State of the nation’s egotism: On the rise for a century
Bad Boys: Research helps predict whether boys will grow out of it—or not
ANN ARBOR — Using the hi-tech tools of a new field called neurogenetics and a few simple questions for parents, a University of Michigan researcher is beginning to understand which boys are simply being boys and which may be headed for trouble. “When young children lie or cheat or steal, parents naturally wonder if they’ll… Continue reading Bad Boys: Research helps predict whether boys will grow out of it—or not
Manipulative and empathetic people both adept at reading emotions
ANN ARBOR—People shouldn’t assume that someone who can easily read their feelings always has their best interests at heart. Although good emotion-recognition skills might seem like concern and empathy, some people might use these skills to manipulate others, new University of Michigan research suggests. Both manipulative and empathetic people are equally capable of reading others’… Continue reading Manipulative and empathetic people both adept at reading emotions
Facebook use predicts declines in happiness, new study finds
ANN ARBOR — Facebook use predicts declines in subjective well-being instead of enhancing it, a University of Michigan study shows. The study is the first published research examining the influence of Facebook on how happy people are and how satisfied they are with their lives over time. It appears online in PLOS ONE. “On the… Continue reading Facebook use predicts declines in happiness, new study finds
You’re so vain: Study explores links between social media and narcissism
ANN ARBOR—Facebook is a mirror and Twitter is a megaphone, according to a new University of Michigan study exploring how social media reflect and amplify the culture’s growing levels of narcissism. The study, published online in Computers in Human Behavior, was conducted by researchers Elliot Panek, Yioryos Nardis and Sara Konrath. “Among young adult college… Continue reading You’re so vain: Study explores links between social media and narcissism
Brain scans reveal first objective measure of physical pain
ANN ARBOR—For the first time, scientists have identified how much pain people feel by looking at images of their brains. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, may lead to the development of methods doctors can use to objectively quantify patients’ pain. Currently, pain intensity is usually based on patient self-reports, using… Continue reading Brain scans reveal first objective measure of physical pain