Experts: Young people particularly vulnerable to disinformation
Most young people get information and knowledge about the world from the Internet and social media, where it is more difficult to verify information, hence they are particularly vulnerable to disinformation and fake news, emphasise experts from the Institute of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
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Overcome phobia in virtual reality? It works, research shows
Fear of spiders, open spaces, heights? Research shows that virtual reality can actually be an effective tool to treat with phobias, argue researchers from SWPS University, Gdańsk University of Technology and Jagiellonian University.
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Laypeople have chills when listening to Penderecki as often as experts do
Laypeople have chills as often as experts do when listening to Krzysztof Penderecki's Seven Gates of Jerusalem. Although experts analysed fragments of the piece more, its emotional reception did not differ depending on the level of preparation of the audience, the Jagiellonian University experiment shows.
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Psychologist: Your attitude towards animals translates into your relationships with people
Research shows that our attitudes towards animals translate into our relationships with other people; this applies especially to people from groups perceived as 'alien', e.g. immigrants or national minorities, says Aleksandra Rabinovitch, PhD, from the Faculty of Psychology at SWPS University in Sopot.
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Seesaw of multitasking. How to maintain healthy balance? Jagiellonian University research
Dividing attention between tasks too often results in a decrease in concentration, shallows emotional reactions, and induces a constant search for stimuli. On the other hand, dividing attention too infrequently distorts the way we perceive reality. Ewa Szumowska, PhD, from the Jagiellonian University investigates the issues of finding a healthy balance.
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Antifeminism in Poland begins at home, says new study
A new study has revealed that for many young women in Poland, antifeminism, rather than feminism, is often instilled within the family home.
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Childhood trauma linked to poor eating habits and obesity in adulthood, Polish study finds
New research from Poland suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, abuse, and family dysfunction, may significantly influence eating behaviors in adulthood, potentially leading to obesity and related health disorders. The study highlights the long-lasting effects of trauma, emphasizing the connection between early-life stress and poor dietary choices.
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Psychiatrists to investigate potential of psilocybin in treating drug-resistant depression
Psychiatrists want to investigate the potential of psilocybin in the treatment of drug-resistant depression. Piotr Marcinowicz and Magdalena Więdłocha and their team received a recommendation for funding to the amount of PLN 16 million from the Medical Research Agency for this research.
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Researchers shed new light on kindness in Poland
A recent survey conducted by the SWPS University sheds new light on an often overlooked aspect of Polish society: everyday kindness.
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Young people most likely to experience loneliness, new study finds
Loneliness most often affects young people aged 18-34, people from larger cities and the highest earners, according to the latest CBOS study. People aged 45-54 are the least likely to experience loneliness.
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