Published: January 12, 2012
Banish the thought that smart phones reduce stress levels. Whilst they do help people keep on top of their work load, new research has found smart phones are stressful because people get caught up in compulsively checking for new messages, alerts and updates.
Psychologist Richard Balding, from the University of Worcester, presents the findings from this study today, Thursday 12 January 2012, at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester.
The study found that stress was associated with the personal use of smart phones but not with work. In particular, a relationship was found between stress and the amount of times the phone was checked, with the most stressed amongst us experiencing ‘phantom’ vibrations when in fact there have been no alerts. [continue reading…]
Published: January 11, 2012
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Published: January 11, 2012
Since 2006, theAmerican Psychological Association has commissioned an annual nationwide survey as part of its Mind/Body Health campaign to examine the state of stress across the country and understand its impact. The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public and identifies leading sources of stress, common behaviors used to manage stress and the impact of stress on our lives. The results of the survey draw attention to the serious physical and emotional implications of stress and the inextricable link between the mind and body.
The 2011 Stress in America report was released today, January 11, 2012. link here to preview the report
Published: January 11, 2012
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lder people tend to be happier. But why do older people view life in a sunnier light than the young? Have older folks come to terms with loss, change, and the ability to let it go–at least when it comes to body images and family attachments? Are young people more or less attached to family than older people? Is it really the opportunities that existed with lower unemployment statistics between 1945 and 1965 and the cheaper prices of homes, cars, and college education or vocational training that makes the silent generation so much more happier than today’s twenty-somethings?
Or is it that older people, no matter how they struggled in life and pain, in the golden years say, “all is forgiven,” and it’s time to be happy? [continue reading…]
