173 news posts in Frontiers in Psychology

Xenophobia strongly linked to Brexit, regardless of voter age, gender or education

A Frontiers in Psychology study shows British citizens who fear immigrants were more likely to have voted to leave the EU, and identifies collective narcissism as a new voting variable.

Autonomy and alcohol consumption may go hand in hand

Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology

Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving

Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

03 Nov 2017

Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader

New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace

Psychology

31 Oct 2017

Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality

Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Psychology

04 Oct 2017

Why don’t students use learning strategies?

Many university students don’t use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Humanities

28 Sep 2017

“We need to depict women as victors rather than victims”

Interview with Tolulope Jolaade Adeogun on a new Research Topic in Frontiers in Sociology & Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

21 Sep 2017

Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles

Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world.

Psychology

14 Sep 2017

Sometimes you shouldn’t say sorry

Saying sorry when making a social rejection can have the opposite effect of its intention, reveals a study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Psychology

05 Sep 2017

Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life

A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later.

Psychology

29 Aug 2017

Voter behavior influenced by hot weather

New study in Frontiers in Psychology shows a connection between changes in temperature and voting behavior in the United States of America

Health

28 Jul 2017

Heavy drinking during adolescence: Dire effects on the brain

Binge drinking during adolescence alters the brain, leading to reduced cognitive abilities and increased risk for developing alcohol use disorder.

Psychology

24 Jul 2017

New approach to teaching music improvisation enhances creativity

A process oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity.

Psychology

04 Jul 2017

Stereotypes still affect females’ career aspirations in STEM topics

Frontiers in Psychology study examines impact of gender stereotypes on the self-concept of female students in STEM subjects with females under-representation

Psychology

04 Jul 2017

Following a friend leads to unsafe driving behavior

Frontiers in Psychology study suggests a relationship between risky behaviour and time pressure caused by fear of getting lost when following friend’s car