Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this Japanese philosophy may be onto something.
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Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.
Positive reviews matter, but they do not tell the whole story.
The mental health disorders TikTok loves, and those it hates.
Do you dry your hair before going out to avoid catching a cold? That’s even if you know viruses are the real cause? Here’s what’s going on.
All five African countries surveyed – Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania – were ranked in the top six most forgiving nations.
After a certain point, our trust is fairly stable, so there could be a link between our formative experiences and our feelings about politics.
For nearly three years, we’ve assessed Australians’ mental health before they have cosmetic surgery. So what difference has it made?
Suppressing laughter in solemn settings can backfire. Here’s what brain science says about why ‘church giggles’ feel unstoppable.
Humility is a virtue that many people admire but far fewer practice. A scholar describes how a professional crisis made him look inward and rethink his concept of success.
Blind boxes rely on the same mechanisms of seduction as loot boxes in video games – and so demand the same scrutiny.
And how our understanding of psychopathy is changing.
Psychedelic therapy often promises transcendent mystical experiences. But research suggests context and expectation may matter more than the trip itself.
The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is more than half a century old. The reality is more complex.
Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.
We can’t change the weather, but we can try to change how it makes us feel.
In defence of corny Valentine gifts.
Research suggests how we talk to ourselves may matter more than how positive the message is.
From clingy to distant, attachment theory explains how childhood bonds shape adult love.
Prepping for a job interview or giving a speech at your best mate’s wedding? Here’s why your tummy’s a-flutter.
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University
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Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University
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Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Trinity College Dublin
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology, Knox College
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Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Director of the Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW
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Professor of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professor of Consumer Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Lincoln