Your style of social media use may be connected to your wellbeing

A new experimental task reveals distinct styles of engagement on social networking sites associated with different perceptions of social connectedness.

Daniel Shaw, Lecturer in Psychology, Aston University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 ~6 min

Global population hits 8 billion, but per-capita consumption is still the main problem

As living standards rise, we could see smaller populations but much bigger ecological impacts.

Robert Costanza, Professor of Ecological Economics, UCL • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 ~7 min


Facing reality, however painful it may be

In his new book, “Life Is Hard,” MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya offers guidance for tackling the (many) problems we face.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 4, 2022 ~10 min

How parents' internet addiction can fuel their children's - and what to do about it

Parents and teenager have the best chance of cracking internet addiction when adults acknowledge they have a problem too.

Raian Ali, Visiting Professor, College of Science and Engineering, Bournemouth University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2022 ~6 min

Robots can be used to assess children’s mental wellbeing, study suggests

Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 1, 2022 ~7 min

“Reductive” models of wellbeing education risk failing children unless improved, researchers warn

An improved vision for wellbeing education should replace the over-simplistic approaches currently employed in many schools, such as happiness lessons, which

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 21, 2022 ~8 min

KPMG and the University of Cambridge unveil new partnership to reimagine the world of work, starting with mental wellbeing

New five-year partnership on the ‘Future of Work’ will examine the big issues affecting the modern workforce and offer practical, research backed solutions to

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 20, 2022 ~5 min

How filling the UK's unused land with fruit and veg could help make us and our environment healthier - and help fight inequality

A ‘right to grow’ law encouraging more locally-grown food could boost health, community pride and food supply resilience.

Sofia Kourmpetli, Lecturer in Plant Sciences, Cranfield University • conversation
May 17, 2022 ~6 min


Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish

For people who struggle to meet their basic needs, it will take a lot more than simple psychological exercises to flourish. It will take systemic change.

Colleen Walsh, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~9 min

How shops use psychology to influence your buying decisions

Retailers have a range of strategies to encourage us to spend more - but they can help us to make healthier choices too.

Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, Reader in Consumer Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
April 7, 2022 ~7 min

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