Women are hooked to texting
Contrary to the traditional view that men are more invested in technology, a new study found that more young women are addicted to cell phones and even get agitated when it is not in sight. Women may be more inclined to use cell phones for social reasons such as texting or emails to build relationships and have deeper conversations. Nearly 60 per cent of college students are hooked to cell phones, the study found. “Women college students spend an average of 10 hours a day on their cellphones and men college students spend nearly eight, with excessive use posing potential risks for academic performance,” informed James Roberts from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
Wardrobe change leads to stress
The onset of a new season can get people worried and stressed about making the right purchases for wardrobe upgradation, new research indicates. As the season changes from hot to cold, men and women alike start worrying about their attire, with two-thirds having planned their new seasonal wardrobe a month in advance, according to a survey conducted by e-commerce site QVC. Sixty three per cent of adults readily admit that they feel guilty over the cost of buying new apparel. Concerns over finding outfits to suit their shape and wanting to be on trend are also on top of people’s mind, despite a third of shoppers admitting to being excited at the prospect of trying out new fashion trends, over one in 10 admitted of being apprehensive about what look to go for.
Close relationships a key to happy life
We all know that deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in one's overall well-being but still, most of us are bereft of emotional bonding in life. It is imperative, therefore, to listen to your heart and stay close to those who love you the most. According to an interesting study, close relationships not only support individuals in their ability to cope with stress or adversity but also in their efforts to learn, grow, explore, achieve goals, cultivate new talents and find purpose and meaning in life. “People will be most likely to thrive with well-functioning, close relationships that serve different support functions — whether the relationship is with friends, parents, siblings, a spouse or mentors,” said researchers Brooke Feeney of Carnegie Mellon University and Nancy Collins from University of California at Santa Barbara.
It’s good to be Overconfident
Overconfident people are better at convincing others that they’re more talented than they really are, and therefore are more likely to get promotions and reach high-level positions, a new study indicates. The researchers added that these “self-deceived” people are also more likely to overestimate other people’s abilities. And finally, people who underestimate themselves are regarded as less capable by their colleagues, according to the British researchers. The study included 72 university students who, on the first day, were asked to predict their own and other students’ final marks. Fifteen per cent of the students made accurate predictions, 45 per cent underestimated their scores and 40 per cent were overconfident.
Kids react easily to parents’ fights
Arguments between parents may damage their relationships with their children, a new study indicate. Parents in more than 200 families were asked to make daily diary entries for 15 days. At the end of each day, mothers and fathers rated the quality of their marriage and their relationship with their children. On days when parents reported conflict and tension in their marriage, their dealings with their children were also strained, according to the study recently published in the Journal of Family Psychology. However, there were notable differences between mothers and fathers. Marital conflict affected mothers’ relationships with their children for just one day. It was a different story with fathers.