Martes, 18 de Octubre de 2011
Adolescents Sleeping More Hours Score Higher in Maths
Such is the conclusion recently drawn in a study published in the journal International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology by University of Granada and Junta de Andalucia researchers. This study proved that teenagers having an average sleep pattern –six to nine hours of slee– score higher, specially in physical education
The authors analyzed a sample of 592 students at secondary school aged 12 to 19
Adolescents sleeping more hours score higher on mathematics, while (...)
Lunes, 30 de Mayo de 2011
Children eat more vegetables when allowed to choose
A study conducted at the University of Granada has proved that children eat up to 80 percent more vegetables when they are allowed to choose. Researchers have also found that the bitterness of calcium –which is noticeably present in vegetables such as spinachs, collard greens cabbage, onions, chard or broccoli– can be a factor negatively influencing children's consumption of vegetables
A gesture as simple as allowing children to freely choose the vegetables they want to eat (...)
Lunes, 11 de Abril de 2011
Women have more intense emotions than men when conflict arises within the couple
A research conducted at the University of Granada has analyzed the interpersonal emotions that men and women feel when a conflict occurs within the couple, and the relation between such emotions and the frequency of conflicts. For the purpose of this study, 142 students –75 women and 67 men–were placed in five different conflictive situations
Women feel their emotions more intensively than men when a conflict arises within the couple. Conversely, it is men –who mostly (...)
Martes, 05 de Abril de 2011
The use of drones against Al-Qaeda is inefficient to prevent new attacks in Europe and USA
Javier Jordán, an expert in jihadism and a University of Granada professor states that, although drones are not efficient in preventing terrorist attacks in Europe and USA, they are the only instrument that USA has to undermine Al-Quaeda’s leadership and operativity in Pakistan
The unmanned aerial vehicles –also named “drones”– that the CIA is employing against Al-Quaeda in Pakistan are inefficient to prevent new terrorist attacks against Europe and the USA. Nevertheless, drones are likely to (...)
Martes, 15 de Marzo de 2011
Early neuropsychological treatment reduces after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury
Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that patients suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ictus must receive neuropsychological treatment at hospital without delay. Early intervention within the first six months reduces further injury in the cognitive (attention, memory, planning, etc), emotional (irritability, lack of motivation, etc) and behavioural areas (impulsiveness, aggressivity, etc.)
Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that neuropsychological rehabilitation helps in significantly reducing cognitive, emotional and behavioural after-effects in patients (...)
Lunes, 14 de Marzo de 2011
Collectibles can trigger obsessive-compulsive disorder in vulnerable people
Although collecting articles with moderation has good psychological effects on collectors, this habit can become a psychological disorder. Porcelain dolls, precious stones, world thimbles, watches, fans, dinosaurs, language courses, and tanks and ships in parts are some of the collections that often crowd our stands
The massive marketing campaigns launched by publishing houses at the start of the academic year can cause people bound to suffer obsessive-compulsive disorder to develop this pathology before. The fact is (...)
Martes, 01 de Marzo de 2011
Six out of ten male drug-addicts abuse their partners, a study says
A research conducted at the University of Granada has revealed a high rate of gender-based violence –both physical and psychological– directed by drug-addict men against their partners. The study also detailed the type of violence perpetrated. Personal control, sexual abuse, emotional neglect and emotional blackmail out of guilt are the most prevalent forms of abuse in this collective
According to a study conducted at the Department of Pedagogy of the University of Granada, about six out (...)
Martes, 22 de Febrero de 2011
Ederly drivers have higher crash rates in non problematic environments –as junctions– than other drivers
A study conducted at the University of Granada has revealed that although elderly drivers present deteriorated driving abilities, they have proved to be more cautious in compensation for such deficiencies. This way, elderly drivers avoid engaging in risky behaviours like speeding, passing dangerously or driving under the effects of alcohol. Contrary to the general belief, crash rates for elderly drivers is lower that that for young drivers in their twenties
Drivers aged over 60 have higher (...)
Lunes, 31 de Enero de 2011
Drug-abusers Have Difficulty to Recognize Negative Emotions as Wrath, Fear and Sadness
University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust). This study was carried out with a sample including 123 polysubstance abusers and 67 no-drug users.
University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust) by drug-abusers. Thus, the study revealed (...)
Lunes, 17 de Enero de 2011
A Study Warns About the Danger Entailed in “Benevolent Sexism” and in Men’s Apparently Positive Attitudes Towards Women
A world pioneer research conducted at the University of Granada revealed that society tends to exonerate men from sexual violence within the couple if the man is kind to his wife. More than 700 university students aged 18-24 took part of this research
A research conducted at the University of Granada warns about the negative effects of the so-called “benevolent sexism”, a term used for apparently “positive” ideas and attitudes of men towards women, which (...)