A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence and relatedness.

Passive aggression is appealing to narcissists because it is hard to prove.

Teaching young children is one of the most stressful occupations.

Eating with others can boost levels of happiness, according to a new global report that traces the number of times people dine alone or in a group.

With the clocks going back an hour this weekend most of us are looking forward to an extra hour in bed. But will we actually get more sleep?

In some cases, people have experienced psychotic or delusional symptoms.

Access to nature is provenly beneficial. Yet the UK’s urban green spaces are poorly funded and are vulnerable to local government budget cuts.

Human culture has changed too fast for evolution to keep up.

Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child.