How Political Leanings Affect Happiness
Psychologists have long found that conservatism is linked to happiness and meaning in life, but a new study reveals that liberalism is associated with its own mental upside: psychologically rich […]
Dr. Carolyn Tucker receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of her tireless service to building healthier communities and providing hundreds with power over cancer, Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has received a 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from […]
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Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis Award Winner: Dr. Iser DeLeon
Dr. Iser DeLeon, was this year’s recipient of the American Psychological Association’s (Division 25) Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis Award. The Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution […]
Don Hake Translational Research Award Winner: Dr. Chris Podlesnik
Dr. Chris Podlesnik, was awarded Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Don Hake Translational Research Award from Division 25 of the American Psychological Association. This award from the American […]
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Older Adults Face Increased Risk of Phishing Scams
A new study led by researchers from the University of Florida has found that older age is a significant risk factor for falling victim to phishing emails. This finding is […]
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Do Less. It’s Good for You
You take a vacation day, but get distracted by the thought of your work inbox filling up. Or you sit down to watch a movie and immediately feel guilty about all the […]
We date, marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds
Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner up with people who were similarly attractive In good news for our egos, both men and […]
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THE SAFE GUARD FORUM Scam Awareness and Fraud Education – Generating Understanding and Resilience Through Dialogue
This inaugural roundtable about Elder Financial Abuse is focused on Transnational Fraud and Schemes Targeting the Elderly. Dr. Natalie Ebner is presenting as the science expert on the […]
Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when
About 1 in 6 Americans are age 65 or older, and that percentage is projected to grow. Older adults often hold positions of power, have retirement savings accumulated over the course of […]
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Scott for receiving the UF Research Foundation Professorship Award
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2024. This recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished […]