Tag: Psychology
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Redefining Peak Age: Exciting Prospects in Older Adulthood
Redefining Peak Age: Why Growing Older Can Spark Extraordinary Performance For years, popular wisdom has suggested that peak performance—whether in athletics, mathematics, or chess—occurs early in life and then gradually declines. A recent study by researchers including a colleague and myself, published in Intelligence, challenges this narrative. Our work shows that many aspects of overall…
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Redefining Peak Age: A Reason to Be Excited About Growing Older
Rethinking the traditional idea of a peak For years, the common narrative has suggested that intellectual power peaks in early adulthood and gradually wanes as time goes on. Yet a recent study by my colleague and me, published in Intelligence, offers a more optimistic and nuanced view: for many people, overall psychological functioning peaks between…
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Midlife peak: How turning 60 can be your cognitive and leadership prime
Turning 60 might be your peak, not your fall Worried about turning 60? Science suggests there’s a compelling counter-narrative: for many people, overall psychological functioning actually peaks between ages 55 and 60. This insight isn’t just academic; it reframes how we think about leadership, problem-solving, and the value of experience in the workforce. Beyond raw…
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Texting Aversion Trend: Why Young Adults Ditch Messages
What’s Behind the Texting Aversion Phenomenon? In an era dominated by instant messages and constant connectivity, a surprising counter-trend is taking hold. A growing number of young adults report a strong reluctance to engage with traditional forms of communication—texts, voice notes, calls, video chats, and even in-person meetups. The phenomenon isn’t about shyness or social…
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The Quiet Crisis: Sydney Man Chooses Silence Over All Forms of Communication
The Growing Silence: Why Some People Chase Ultra-Low-Contact Living In the age of instant messaging, video calls, and round-the-clock connectivity, a curious and troubling pattern is emerging in Sydney. A local man, identified in reports as Ryan Davis, has reportedly rejected nearly every known form of communication. From texts and voice notes to calls, FaceTime,…
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Life After Near-Death: How to Better Support Near-Death Experiencers
Understanding the Aftermath of Near-Death Experiences Near-death experiences (NDEs) can be transformative, reshaping a person’s worldview, values, and sense of purpose. A new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) sheds light on how to best support individuals processing these profound events. While many NDEs lead to renewed…
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Does Spring Cleaning Boost Wellbeing? The Psychology Behind Decluttering
Does spring cleaning really improve wellbeing? The idea of a fresh, tidy home as a shortcut to better mood isn’t new. Yet the psychology behind decluttering helps explain why some people feel lighter after clearing a space while others feel overwhelmed by the task. For many, including those with ADHD or anxiety, the relationship with…
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Not all alphas: Mars crews need diverse personalities
Study explores how personality diversity could shape Mars missions A recent study from Stevens Institute of Technology suggests that the success of future crewed missions to Mars may hinge as much on human psychology as on hardware. Using advanced computer simulations, researchers tested how different dominant personality traits within a crew influence stress, health, and…
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Parental Teasing Shapes Body Image: Lasting Impact on Adults
Overview: Words can leave a lasting mark on body image Recent research in Early Intervention in Psychiatry underscores a stark truth: what parents say about weight can shape their children’s body image into adulthood much more powerfully than the diets they model. The study analyzed how direct verbal cues from parents—such as teasing, negative remarks…
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Direct Words, Lasting Wounds: How Parental Teasing Shapes Adult Body Image
Overview: The Power of Parental Speech on Body Image A recent study published in Early Intervention in Psychiatry highlights a powerful and perhaps underappreciated force in the formation of body image: the words parents use. By analyzing adult offspring, researchers found that direct parental influences—weight-related teasing, negative comments about appearance, and explicit encouragement to diet—are…