Workplace bullying is a serious problem, yet it often does not attract the same level of attention as bullying does in childhood. However, psychology researchers have started investigating this issue, and there have been several recent studies on workplace bullying as it relates to psychology. In this article, we will present the findings of one […]
Category: Psychology Research
Psychology Studies On Music
Music is an important part of human culture. Music has been around for the entirety of human history, and musical styles are one of the defining features of the cultures in which they arose. Psychologists have investigated the effects of music for years, and this article will briefly present the results of some recent studies […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Mental Health In College Students?
Alcohol is used by a large amount of the population throughout the world. However, both the short-term use and the long-term use of alcohol is associated with negative health effects. A large amount of studies have investigated these effects, but in this article we will focus on a single study. Sæther et al. (2019) conducted […]
What Are The Psychological Benefits Of Physical Activity?
Most people know that there is probably some psychological effect of physical activity and exercise. After all, your mind does feel a little clearer on days when you go for a run. This article will briefly outline some of the emotional and mental benefits of physical activity according to recent psychology research. The psychological effects […]
The Psychology Behind Why People Like Horror Movies
Horror movies account for one of the most controversial types of entertainment out there. Some people cannot get enough of them, while others would prefer to never watch a single one. To help clear up some of the facts around the psychology behind horror movies, Martin (2019) wrote a review that aimed to be “the […]
How To Find Academic Sources Using Free Resource Databases
If you have a degree in psychology, or if you’ve otherwise done academic work in hard science or social science, you can probably find sources while sleepwalking. People who are currently earning their degrees at academic institutions also have access to research databases that other people might not have access to. By contrast, if you […]
Psychological Studies About Video Games
Like many people, I like video games (and write about them on my video games site, My Dpad). When it comes to the psychology of video games, there is a lot of information out there with varying levels of accuracy. Psych Applied is here to set the record straight by taking you straight to the […]
Psychology: The Facts About Body Language
Body language is well known as a psychological concept. However, as many discussions of body language are not academic, some of the information out there is less accurate than other information. Despite the mixed messages that exist regarding body language, it is clear that body language is an important aspect of human communication. One study […]