Psychology Archive

Melanie Austin, New York Institute of Technology – Social Media and Satisfaction Among Students

On New York Institute of Technology Week: Β To understand the use of social media by students,

Kaitlin Woolley, Cornell University – Information Avoidance

When making a decision, do you follow your heart, or your head? Kaitlin Woolley, assistant professor

Phillip Zoladz, Ohio Northern University – Susceptibility for PTSD

What makes some more susceptible to PTSD? Philip Zoladz, Associate professor of psychology at Ohio Northern

Marie Helweg-Larsen, Dickinson College – Hygge

As the gross national product rises, the rate of happiness in the U.S. is declining. Marie

Edward Cohen, San Jose State University – Teaching Students about Mental Illness in Vietnam

Mental health is a big news topic in the U.S., but not in every country. Edward

Monica Miller, Purdue University – Empathy

On Purdue University Week: Can you increase your empathy? Monica Miller, clinical associate professor at Purdue

Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Shopper Psychological Ownership and Territoriality

How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant

Matthew Johnson, University of Alberta – Self-Esteem, Depression and Your Partner

Need help during a time of low self-esteem? Rely on your partner. Matthew Johnson, assistant professor

Saida Heshmati, Penn State University – Felt Love

What makes you feel loved? Saida Heshmati, postdoctoral research scholar at Penn State University, looks into

Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation

Why are some more altruistic than others? Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania,