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...psychology. However, as more and more contact takes place online, PhD student Julian Bond is working to understand whether this changes the effectiveness of intergroup contact and the potential implications for a more harmonious society...This content is associated with The Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications. In 1954, Gordon Allport, a Harvard...

...Psychology Society recently posted an article on how taking a five day break from Facebook can reduce cortisol levels (a physiological marker of stress); and other studies have found a similar positive effect on more psychological measures of wellbeing. 2: Set yourself clear smartphone social usage boundaries [couple eating dinner] Many of us use our phones when we’re...

...psychology and, more widely, thinking about mental health services and legislation in society as a whole. To some extent this may be down to the unusual and sometimes dramatic thoughts, experiences and behaviour associated with the condition. It may also be the result of the often over-played (in the media) fear that schizophrenia is associated with the risk of violence....

...psychology including burnout, resilience and the psychological aspects of sports injury. There is also content about fitness training, sports coaching and sociocultural issues in sport, such as inclusivity and disability sports. Increasingly we are developing content around employability in sport and fitness occupations to help support those already in the workplace. The...

...psychological and social problems. Inman and Rao (2018) define it as a pattern of behaviour between people in an intimate relationship where the intent is to control and dominate through psychological, physical and sexual mistreatment. This abuse can include cursing and screaming, as well as degradation by constantly criticising a partner’s thoughts, feelings and...