A new study suggests that those who spend money to do things are happier than those who spend their money on possessions. In the study, investigators determined extraverts and people who are open to new experiences are more apt to spend more of their disposable income on experiences, such as concert tickets or a weekend [...]

The presence of a best friend directly affects children going through negative experiences, according to new research from Concordia University. “Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child’s body and mind,” said co-author William M. Bukowski, Ph.D., a psychology professor and director of the Concordia Centre for [...]

Distrust and paranoia about government has a long history in the U.S and can lead to suspicion about claims made by authorities and belief in conspiracies. Now, a new study suggests that the attraction to conspiracy theories can lead some to endorse entirely contradictory beliefs. Researchers discovered people who endorse conspiracy theories see authorities as fundamentally [...]

Emerging research suggests depression in adulthood may be tied to a parent’s level of education. Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, Ph.D., a medical sociologist from McGill University, and co-researcher Miles Taylor reviewed 29 years of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979. In their analysis, they reviewed associations between a parent’s education level and their children’s education [...]