BPS Research Digest
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The latest psychological research, digested by the British Psychological Society. www.bps.org.uk/research-digest
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🎙️In the latest episode of PsychCrunch, Tabby Taylor Buck delves into the world of unconventional therapeutic activities. From rock climbing to DND to cold water immersion, what therapeutic threads run through our trivial pursuits?
Find out with episode 42: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Find out with episode 42: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
August 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🎙️In the latest episode of PsychCrunch, Tabby Taylor Buck delves into the world of unconventional therapeutic activities. From rock climbing to DND to cold water immersion, what therapeutic threads run through our trivial pursuits?
Find out with episode 42: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Find out with episode 42: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Do you remember what it was like to start school? Intimidating new places, a new schedule, lots of potential friends and foes...
🎙️In the new episode of PsychCrunch, Professor Claire Hughes provides expert insights into this dynamic period: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️In the new episode of PsychCrunch, Professor Claire Hughes provides expert insights into this dynamic period: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
July 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Do you remember what it was like to start school? Intimidating new places, a new schedule, lots of potential friends and foes...
🎙️In the new episode of PsychCrunch, Professor Claire Hughes provides expert insights into this dynamic period: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️In the new episode of PsychCrunch, Professor Claire Hughes provides expert insights into this dynamic period: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Fancy taking a detour from the mainstream? We've got just the thing.
🎙️Find expert insights on the psychological side of kink subculture from Liam Wignall (University of Brighton) and Clinical Psychologist Kate Marks in the new episode of PsychCrunch: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️Find expert insights on the psychological side of kink subculture from Liam Wignall (University of Brighton) and Clinical Psychologist Kate Marks in the new episode of PsychCrunch: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
April 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Fancy taking a detour from the mainstream? We've got just the thing.
🎙️Find expert insights on the psychological side of kink subculture from Liam Wignall (University of Brighton) and Clinical Psychologist Kate Marks in the new episode of PsychCrunch: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️Find expert insights on the psychological side of kink subculture from Liam Wignall (University of Brighton) and Clinical Psychologist Kate Marks in the new episode of PsychCrunch: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
No holiday can last forever - but according to new research, their positive effects might last longer than we thought: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
(Sorry to make you think about holidays on a Monday morning...!)
(Sorry to make you think about holidays on a Monday morning...!)
March 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
No holiday can last forever - but according to new research, their positive effects might last longer than we thought: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
(Sorry to make you think about holidays on a Monday morning...!)
(Sorry to make you think about holidays on a Monday morning...!)
March 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
New study finds more extreme out of body experiences in those with borderline personality disorder, hinting at complex dynamics between their sense of self and bodily perceptions: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
March 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New study finds more extreme out of body experiences in those with borderline personality disorder, hinting at complex dynamics between their sense of self and bodily perceptions: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A @yorkpsychology.bsky.social survey of UK-based teachers reveals the influence of online misogyny on primary and secondary schoolboys, and details its impacts on female pupils and staff.
A way past this issue, however, may be closer than we think: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A way past this issue, however, may be closer than we think: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A @yorkpsychology.bsky.social survey of UK-based teachers reveals the influence of online misogyny on primary and secondary schoolboys, and details its impacts on female pupils and staff.
A way past this issue, however, may be closer than we think: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A way past this issue, however, may be closer than we think: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
How often do you remember your dreams?
According to new research, if you're young, spend more time in light stages of sleep, and think of dreams as more than night time 'nonsense', you might recall more than most: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
According to new research, if you're young, spend more time in light stages of sleep, and think of dreams as more than night time 'nonsense', you might recall more than most: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
How often do you remember your dreams?
According to new research, if you're young, spend more time in light stages of sleep, and think of dreams as more than night time 'nonsense', you might recall more than most: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
According to new research, if you're young, spend more time in light stages of sleep, and think of dreams as more than night time 'nonsense', you might recall more than most: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Those of us with siblings have probably all heard jokes about parental favouritism - but what factors make a child more likely to become 'The Favourite'?
A new meta-analysis seeks to find out: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new meta-analysis seeks to find out: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Those of us with siblings have probably all heard jokes about parental favouritism - but what factors make a child more likely to become 'The Favourite'?
A new meta-analysis seeks to find out: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new meta-analysis seeks to find out: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Recent work investigating Theory of Mind in kids who lived through the acute phase of the pandemic finds they're more likely to struggle identifying others' false beliefs: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Recent work investigating Theory of Mind in kids who lived through the acute phase of the pandemic finds they're more likely to struggle identifying others' false beliefs: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Is surveillance changing how we see the world?
New research suggests that knowing we’re being monitored impacts involuntary perceptual processes, without us realising: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New research suggests that knowing we’re being monitored impacts involuntary perceptual processes, without us realising: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Is surveillance changing how we see the world?
New research suggests that knowing we’re being monitored impacts involuntary perceptual processes, without us realising: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New research suggests that knowing we’re being monitored impacts involuntary perceptual processes, without us realising: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Ever wondered how kids can be so darn gross? 🤧
Things that should literally make stomachs churn simply don’t for children, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Things that should literally make stomachs churn simply don’t for children, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Ever wondered how kids can be so darn gross? 🤧
Things that should literally make stomachs churn simply don’t for children, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Things that should literally make stomachs churn simply don’t for children, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Does feeling powerful make us more likely to be unfaithful?
Recent work finds that power can make us feel like a more valuable romantic prospect, and increase interest in other potential partners: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Recent work finds that power can make us feel like a more valuable romantic prospect, and increase interest in other potential partners: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Does feeling powerful make us more likely to be unfaithful?
Recent work finds that power can make us feel like a more valuable romantic prospect, and increase interest in other potential partners: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Recent work finds that power can make us feel like a more valuable romantic prospect, and increase interest in other potential partners: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Do we have a good sense of what our preferred gender actually finds attractive?
Not so much, according to new research from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social's David Perrett and colleagues: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Not so much, according to new research from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social's David Perrett and colleagues: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Do we have a good sense of what our preferred gender actually finds attractive?
Not so much, according to new research from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social's David Perrett and colleagues: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Not so much, according to new research from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social's David Perrett and colleagues: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
We often associate paranoia with seeing things 'out of the corner of your eye'.
A new study, however, focuses on how those with paranoia interpret social dynamics they're looking right at: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study, however, focuses on how those with paranoia interpret social dynamics they're looking right at: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We often associate paranoia with seeing things 'out of the corner of your eye'.
A new study, however, focuses on how those with paranoia interpret social dynamics they're looking right at: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study, however, focuses on how those with paranoia interpret social dynamics they're looking right at: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
There are a lot of names for the climate crisis, but which motivates us to do our part more? 🌍
Well... new research suggests they're actually all quite similar: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Well... new research suggests they're actually all quite similar: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
There are a lot of names for the climate crisis, but which motivates us to do our part more? 🌍
Well... new research suggests they're actually all quite similar: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Well... new research suggests they're actually all quite similar: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Lockdown provided many of us with time for reflection, exploration, and self-discovery. For some, it even opened up new understandings of their own gender.
New work explores the pandemic journeys of gender diverse and trans youth in more detail: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New work explores the pandemic journeys of gender diverse and trans youth in more detail: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
February 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Lockdown provided many of us with time for reflection, exploration, and self-discovery. For some, it even opened up new understandings of their own gender.
New work explores the pandemic journeys of gender diverse and trans youth in more detail: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New work explores the pandemic journeys of gender diverse and trans youth in more detail: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A total makeover is just a click away with modern technology. But what effects are beauty filters having on the way we see ourselves, and others?
A new study unpicks the influence of instant beauty filters on body image and attitudes: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study unpicks the influence of instant beauty filters on body image and attitudes: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A total makeover is just a click away with modern technology. But what effects are beauty filters having on the way we see ourselves, and others?
A new study unpicks the influence of instant beauty filters on body image and attitudes: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study unpicks the influence of instant beauty filters on body image and attitudes: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Could vagus nerve stimulation offer progress on treatment resistant depression?
Participants of a recent trial see 'meaningful improvements' in their ability to function and live their lives — though effects were somewhat modest. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Participants of a recent trial see 'meaningful improvements' in their ability to function and live their lives — though effects were somewhat modest. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Could vagus nerve stimulation offer progress on treatment resistant depression?
Participants of a recent trial see 'meaningful improvements' in their ability to function and live their lives — though effects were somewhat modest. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Participants of a recent trial see 'meaningful improvements' in their ability to function and live their lives — though effects were somewhat modest. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Be honest, does promising honesty really change how truthful you are?
According to a new study, it can do - but the phrasing of any honesty oath we take is key: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
According to a new study, it can do - but the phrasing of any honesty oath we take is key: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Be honest, does promising honesty really change how truthful you are?
According to a new study, it can do - but the phrasing of any honesty oath we take is key: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
According to a new study, it can do - but the phrasing of any honesty oath we take is key: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
When menopause and autism collide, many report feeling unwarned, unprepared, and without appropriate support, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
When menopause and autism collide, many report feeling unwarned, unprepared, and without appropriate support, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Looking for change? Here's one for you:
New research suggests protesters' expressions of anger or fear have different outcomes for onlooker support - depending on whether they're from a marginalised group, or an ally. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New research suggests protesters' expressions of anger or fear have different outcomes for onlooker support - depending on whether they're from a marginalised group, or an ally. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Looking for change? Here's one for you:
New research suggests protesters' expressions of anger or fear have different outcomes for onlooker support - depending on whether they're from a marginalised group, or an ally. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
New research suggests protesters' expressions of anger or fear have different outcomes for onlooker support - depending on whether they're from a marginalised group, or an ally. www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Some research-based advice to up your dating app game today... 💕
Cutting words short while texting might be common, but doing so too freely could make conversation partners less likely to reply, says new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Cutting words short while texting might be common, but doing so too freely could make conversation partners less likely to reply, says new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
January 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Some research-based advice to up your dating app game today... 💕
Cutting words short while texting might be common, but doing so too freely could make conversation partners less likely to reply, says new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Cutting words short while texting might be common, but doing so too freely could make conversation partners less likely to reply, says new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Living in uncertain times can be so difficult - but uncertainty isn't always the ominous force we make it out to be.
🎙️ Join us for the new episode of PsychCrunch, in which @ellarhodespsych.bsky.social explores the science of uncertainty with expert Maggie Jackson:
www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️ Join us for the new episode of PsychCrunch, in which @ellarhodespsych.bsky.social explores the science of uncertainty with expert Maggie Jackson:
www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
December 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Living in uncertain times can be so difficult - but uncertainty isn't always the ominous force we make it out to be.
🎙️ Join us for the new episode of PsychCrunch, in which @ellarhodespsych.bsky.social explores the science of uncertainty with expert Maggie Jackson:
www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
🎙️ Join us for the new episode of PsychCrunch, in which @ellarhodespsych.bsky.social explores the science of uncertainty with expert Maggie Jackson:
www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Recent research extends our understanding of touch to new distances...
A new paper from a team at Radboud University finds that, when blindly wielding a 6-metre rod, participants were highly accurate at estimating the distance of a hit target: www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/reaching-haptic-horizon
A new paper from a team at Radboud University finds that, when blindly wielding a 6-metre rod, participants were highly accurate at estimating the distance of a hit target: www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/reaching-haptic-horizon
October 4, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Recent research extends our understanding of touch to new distances...
A new paper from a team at Radboud University finds that, when blindly wielding a 6-metre rod, participants were highly accurate at estimating the distance of a hit target: www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/reaching-haptic-horizon
A new paper from a team at Radboud University finds that, when blindly wielding a 6-metre rod, participants were highly accurate at estimating the distance of a hit target: www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/reaching-haptic-horizon