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After the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, psychology professor Paul Boxer and his colleagues reviewed research to see what could be learned from what they refer to as the “science of violence prevention.” In the wake of the May 24, 2022, massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde,…

For Aboriginal people, wellbeing is seen as holistic, with mental health inseparable from connections to family, culture and Country

Nudges work–but a full 15% backfire. For example, awareness campaigns may cause more accidents or encourage drug use.

Students like Nita are finding it easier to study psychology at top American universities such as Stanford than anywhere in Australia, according to the profession's peak body. It says universities are being forced to offer limited spots in their postgraduate programs.

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Combining psychology and computer science to improve cybersecurity.

When other women are being feted by their progeny, no amount of positive psychology can override the sense of loss I feel

How many of you remember the explosive sexual assault allegations levelled against Justice Brett Kavanaugh by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford, allegations he in turn vehemently denied? At the time America was gripped — as were we. It was 2018, MeToo was raging and Kavanaugh was Donald Trump’s ultra-conservative choice…

Amid the whirl of life, it can be easy to forget the good moments and focus on the bad. Here are four social-psychology hacks to start savoring your best times.