Social Sciences

Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there’s been disagreement about whether it’s universal or […]

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.This post was originally published on this site

Planning to save time by doing your shopping online? If so, it’s possible you’re not doing your well-being any favors. A study from Aalto University in Finland has found that online shopping is more strongly […]

Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear with a knife during a psychotic episode. Ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky developed schizophrenia and spent the last 30 years of his life in hospital. Virginia Woolf lived with […]

You’ve gone through their photos, scanned their bio and pored over their personalized description. But just who are you swiping right on when you match with someone on an online dating platform?This post was originally […]

Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025.This post was originally published on this site

Have you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it, but many of us have probably felt this way—sometimes intentionally, sometimes unconsciously.This post was originally […]

The old saying goes: Money can’t buy happiness. But it sure can make or break a relationship.This post was originally published on this site

Flirting is often seen as playful behavior that signals interest to a potential partner. But according to new research, there is much more to the teasing, light-hearted conversation and coquettish glances than meets the eye. […]

Set against the picturesque Rocky Mountains is a city-like maze of metal and fire, where towering flare stacks glow against the dark. A deep industrial hum drifts through the night, lulling nearby residents to sleep […]