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Researchers develop new framework for understanding how emotions shape behavior online

11 August 2026 at 14:20
Every day, billions of people scroll through social media posts, online reviews and news feeds filled with emotional contentโ€”from glowing five-star reviews to rage-inducing social media rants. Those emotions can quietly shape what people buy, what they believe and how they act.

Researchers develop new framework for understanding how emotions shape behavior online

11 August 2026 at 14:20
Every day, billions of people scroll through social media posts, online reviews and news feeds filled with emotional contentโ€”from glowing five-star reviews to rage-inducing social media rants. Those emotions can quietly shape what people buy, what they believe and how they act.

AI persona practice boosts empathy scores in small pilot study

10 August 2026 at 19:20
Rodney Luster, Ph.D., University research chair and chair of the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Research (CLER) in the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, presented pilot research examining the potential use of generative artificial intelligence to support structured empathy practice at the 2026 American Psychological Association annual convention.

Drought and the war in Ukraine changed what families in Kenya could afford to eat

10 August 2026 at 13:00
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had an almost immediate impact on global energy markets and the movement of food around the world. During the first year of the conflict, international crude oil and natural gas prices rose sharply. Disruptions to exports of wheat, maize, sunflower oil and fertilizers from Russia and Ukraine contributed to record global food prices.

Mega-study analyzes the impact of gratitude interventions

8 August 2026 at 12:20
Are some interventions designed to induce gratitude more effectively than others? In which countries and cultures do they work best to improve mood, strengthen bonds between people and promote social reciprocity? A study aimed at answering these questionsโ€”conducted in 34 countries with more than 10,000 participantsโ€”had its results published in PNAS. In Brazil, the project received the help of researchers and 598 volunteers who responded to intervention prompts via an online tool.

Mega-study analyzes the impact of gratitude interventions

8 August 2026 at 12:20
Are some interventions designed to induce gratitude more effectively than others? In which countries and cultures do they work best to improve mood, strengthen bonds between people and promote social reciprocity? A study aimed at answering these questionsโ€”conducted in 34 countries with more than 10,000 participantsโ€”had its results published in PNAS. In Brazil, the project received the help of researchers and 598 volunteers who responded to intervention prompts via an online tool.

Mega-study analyzes the impact of gratitude interventions

8 August 2026 at 12:20
Are some interventions designed to induce gratitude more effectively than others? In which countries and cultures do they work best to improve mood, strengthen bonds between people and promote social reciprocity? A study aimed at answering these questionsโ€”conducted in 34 countries with more than 10,000 participantsโ€”had its results published in PNAS. In Brazil, the project received the help of researchers and 598 volunteers who responded to intervention prompts via an online tool.

AI for homeworkโ€”parents more willing to pay subscriptions for their children as peer pressure rises

7 August 2026 at 00:40
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child's ability to learn but also don't want them to be left behind if other young people are using AI.

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