Fewer people think children are needed for a fulfilled life, and fertility plans are falling
Between 2012 and 2022 the ideal number of children in rich countries fell from 2.42 to 2.31, and plans to have a child within three years from 28% to 21%. The fading belief that children are needed for fulfillment contributed most.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
The psychology behind hoarding: what were the traits of hoarders during the pandemic?
A new study on the psychology behind hoarding finds people who stockpiled during the pandemic scored high on extraversion and neuroticism.
Guided meditation for seniors reduces depression, new study shows
A new meta-analysis of 19 previous studies has found that guided meditation for seniors is a promising avenue of treatment for depression in the elderly.
Broken phone? A new study suggests you might have secretly let it happen
If you have a broken phone, research suggests there’s a chance that you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) allowed it to happen.