A new study finds that people who see solitude negatively feel lonelier - while those with positive views feel less lonely. Media portrayals may shape this effect.
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Nature
How people think about being alone shapes their experience of loneliness
Nature Communications - Loneliness is a widespread problem that the media and public health campaigns frequently address. Here, the authors show that negative media portrayals of being alone may...
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Mukbang videos show people eating a vast amount of calorie-rich foods. Watching a Mukbang led to reduced eating disorder symptoms yet also reduced positive mood. Short-term exposure to Mukbang may not be as harmful as previously thought.
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Psychology Today
How Mukbang Videos Affect Mental Health
Mukbang videos, featuring people eating vast amounts of calorie-rich foods, have become a global phenomenon. A first-of-its-kind study tested the effects of watching these clips.
During the 2024 US presidential primary season, a recent study found that reading or watching negative political media predicted higher anxiety and lower work engagement, whereas positive political content predicted increased hope and helpfulness on the job.
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PsyPost
Doomscrolling political news during your downtime predicts reduced engagement at work
Consuming political news outside of work is associated with how employees feel on the job. A new study suggests negative media predicts workplace anxiety, while positive content is linked to increased hope and helpfulness.