There are also positive psychology practices one can try at home to promote well-being. For example, gratitude exercises have been studied by psychologists as a way to increase happiness over time.

Today’s world is filled with social media pressures and expectations, so developing a healthy self-esteem in our children is more important than ever. Positive self-image ... Read more ...

The Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University focuses on exploring and understanding the complexities of the mind and human behavior through research, specialized programs and a vibrant ...

The emphasis in Sport and Exercise Psychology is intended to assist graduate students in better understanding the cognitive, affective, and behavioral precursors to and consequences of effective ...

Those with more negative aging expectations tend to experience worse outcomes, such as more rapid physical and cognitive decline, while positive perceptions of aging are linked to behaviors that ...

The 2024 Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium (MSEPS) is a student-focused conference for undergraduate and graduate students to discuss and present research with peers and professionals ...

Psychology is a scientific discipline that focuses on understanding mental functions and the behaviour of individuals and groups. The tendency to engage in risky behavior relates to genetic ...

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Dong, Y. , Zeng, J. , Leng, J. and Tian, G. (2024) Modified Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy for High School Teachers Promoting Emotional Well-Being in the Post-COVID-19 Time. Creative Education, 15, ...

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In the exercise of our primary mission the Department of Psychology will: Provide a high-quality undergraduate major that provides all students with training in psychological theory and methods, ...

The course will examine current psychological theories and related research in the sport and exercise domain. Specifically, the focus of the course is on how psychological factors influence ...