The more we rely on our smart phones being connected to the Internet, the greater the anxiety we feel if we lose that connection when travelling, according to new research published in the International Journal of Information ...
Other
Apr 6, 2016
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Teachers of primary-aged children who demonstrate excessive anxiety often won't refer a child for help unless there is enough support provided within a school, a new QUT study has revealed.
Social Sciences
Jan 28, 2016
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It's been shown that the use of social media comes with pros and cons: increased social connection and enhanced commitment in relationships, but also increased depression and decline in well-being.
Social Sciences
Dec 21, 2015
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Tyler Scaletta knows competitive tennis from the perspective of a player as well as a coach. Now, the Northwestern University senior also is learning how to understand tennis from a researcher's point of view.
Social Sciences
Dec 10, 2015
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Games tackle psychological distress with narratives that ease anxiety and help players develop coping mechanisms.
Software
Nov 12, 2015
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Can you imagine being in front of an android and a human and not able to identify which one is real? Mexican researcher David Silvera-Tawil discovered, after conducting a study in Australia, that exposure to Geminoids robots ...
Robotics
Nov 4, 2015
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A year ago, Northwestern University PhD student John Rula accidentally left his smartphone in a taxi. After exiting the car, he checked his pockets multiple times only to find them empty. That's when the anxiety set in.
Software
Jun 17, 2015
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Retail stores overflowing with merchandise can make consumers feel claustrophobic rather than ready to spend. But the recent move towards open, minimally stocked spaces can leave them feeling just as anxious.
Economics & Business
May 27, 2014
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People who feel intimidated by math may be less able to understand messages about genetically modified foods and other health-related information, according to researchers.
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2014
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Researchers at UWE Bristol have developed an app for smartphones designed to help students and other users manage their anxiety.
Software
Jul 18, 2013
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