Psychology

Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too

New strategies help to reduce callous and unemotional traits in children, guiding them toward productive lives

AI chatbot companions may not be real, but the feelings users form for them are. Some scientists worry about long-term dependency

Parents often struggle with the news that their child has a major health issue. Learning how to manage new routines and expectations is key to everyone’s happiness

The social and psychological consequences of yearning for the past are starting to come into focus

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world—even unconsciously

Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved

The brain’s response to information depends on language’s grammatical structure

New studies underscore the difficulty of implanting entirely fictional events in a person’s recollection

To protect democracy and counteract the allure of authoritarianism, reduce people's sense of fear and insecurity, psychology research says

At the heart of the Trump administration’s Signal scandal lies the familiar psychological pitfall of groupthink

Children ages four to seven demonstrate natural fact-checking skills when put to a test with zebras and space aliens