Relationships

Moral reasoning displays characteristic patterns in brain: Study

Philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists have passionately argued whether moral judgments share something distinctive that separates them from non-moral matters. Moral monists claim that morality is unified by a common characteristic and that all moral issues involve concerns about harm.

2023-09-11T12:59:41.279823+00:00 IST

Conflict in marriage less harmful when dad keeps it constructive

In marriages, conflict is unavoidable. When it explodes in families with children, worried or furious parents may project their anger or withdraw emotionally or physically from their children. In the worst-case situation, children's socioemotional development may suffer. According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, how parents, particularly men, deal with marital problems can have an impact on their children.

2023-06-17T06:08:48.283205+00:00 IST

'Marriage tussles less harmful for kids if dad keeps it positive'

Some studies have shown father-child relationships may be more impacted by conflict than mother-child relationships, and can lead to negative development for kids

2023-06-15T14:04:41.916896+00:00 IST

Father's Day 2023: Unique ways to pamper your dad

Father's Day is a perfect opportunity to express our love and appreciation for the unsung heroes in our lives. Even if your dad insists he doesn't want anything for Father's Day, it's still important to show your appreciation and love for him. Small gestures and thoughtful gifts can go a long way in expressing your gratitude. Father's Day is coming on 18 June 2023, and it's a time to let him know how much he means to you and how grateful you are for his love and support. Here are some unique ways to pamper your dad.

2023-06-13T16:59:20.932258+00:00 IST

Office romance may harm workplace culture: Research

The sense of being ostracised, disregarded, or rejected at work is referred to as workplace ostracism. Jun Qiu of the School of Nanchang, Institute of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, and colleagues presented a study in PLOS ONE that reveals romantic ties between employees are linked with perceived ostracism and knowledge sabotage by other colleagues.

2023-06-01T10:03:07.972037+00:00 IST

Study shows married people who cheat don't regret it

According to a recent study into the psychology of infidelity, married people who have affairs find them incredibly pleasurable, exhibit no guilt, and believe the cheating did not affect their otherwise healthy marriages.

2023-05-28T09:20:51.691893+00:00 IST

Study reveals married people who cheat don't regret it

According to a new analysis of the psychology of infidelity, married people who have affairs find them extremely satisfying, express little remorse, and believe the cheating did not harm their otherwise healthy marriages.

2023-05-22T22:51:44.784452+00:00 IST

Study: Why do we fall for particular people?

Even the shortest ties can sometimes lead to the deepest bonds in life. Like when you attend a party and run into someone wearing the T-shirt of your favourite band, or who laughs at the same jokes as you, or who picks up the oddball food you alone (or so you thought) enjoy. My favourite is when a conversation is started by a tiny, common interest that develops into an enduring love.

2023-05-12T02:11:44.430410+00:00 IST

Some people may be attracted to others over minimal similarities

According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, we are often attracted to those with whom we share an interest, but this attraction may be based on an erroneous belief that such shared interests represent a deeper and more fundamental similarity -- we share an essence.

2023-04-23T00:17:32.750921+00:00 IST

Woman puts "sole and heart" into marathon in honour of ex-BF

The most powerful emotion in the world is love. No matter how far you want to go it will always lead you to your path even in the darkest hours. Humans are most beautiful when they adore the souls they love. Proving the statement Danielle Epstein, 32, is running the London Marathon on Sunday in honour of her ex-boyfriend Jelle Fresen.

2023-04-22T10:18:25.929548+00:00 IST

Emotional companionship linked to physical well-being: Research

According to a new study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science, impact of your close relationships may alter how your body operates.

2023-04-01T18:06:23.237209+00:00 IST

Personality traits associated with satisfaction:Study

A recent research published by the American Psychological Association claimed certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life. Despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their adult lives, that association is stable regardless of age.

2023-03-30T09:20:24.928071+00:00 IST

Valentine's Day Special: Check out what you can gift

Have you lost your sleep for the last couple of days thinking about the gifts you could present your loved ones with on Valentine's Day? Are you freaking out at the thought that whether you can make your loved one feel special? No worries!

2023-02-14T01:59:57.850741+00:00 IST

Promise Day special: 7 vows of a traditional Hindu marriage

Every year, Promise Day is celebrated globally on February 11 as a part of the Valentine's week celebration. On this day loved ones make promises to each other to keep their relationship strong and everlasting.

2023-02-11T07:00:03.812824+00:00 IST

Being married may help people maintain lower blood sugar levels

People living with a spouse seem to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels regardless of how harmonious or acrimonious their relationship is, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

2023-02-07T07:15:49.944786+00:00 IST

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive: Research

According to two new research, the hormone kisspeptin could be utilised to treat women and men who are distressed by their lack of sexual desire

2023-02-03T18:02:36.718915+00:00 IST

Couples don't have the same experience from home

In dual-earner couples, working from home may be a better deal for husbands than wives in some ways, according to two related studies of workers in China and South Korea.

2023-01-29T14:03:23.762940+00:00 IST

Is oxytocin the new "love hormone"? Find out here

Removing the Oxytocin Receptor Does Not Interfere with Monogamy or Giving Birth. Turning a decades-old dogma on its head, new research from scientists at UC San Francisco and Stanford Medicine shows that the receptor for oxytocin, a hormone considered essential to forming social bonds, may not play the critical role that scientists have assigned to it for the past 30 years.

2023-01-27T21:41:41.051202+00:00 IST

Gratitude has stress-busting effects: Research

Researchers from Irish universities carried out a study with 68 adults and found that gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and recovery from acute psychological stress, which can contribute to the improvement of cardiovascular health.

2023-01-26T23:08:11.958714+00:00 IST

Relationships with partners having similar desires work: Study

Research from the University of Missouri, published in the journal 'Science Advances', which took place in the form of interviews with the Himba people of Northern Namibia, shows unique insights into relationship compatibilities.

2022-12-23T10:34:06.910558+00:00 IST

Researchers test promising technological cure for depression

New research on neurotechnological approaches to treating depression in adolescents shows promising results. Faranak Farzan, a professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU), led the study, which was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

2022-12-04T08:09:16.927832+00:00 IST