Tag: research
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Loneliness Drives Mismatch Between Trust and Expectations, Study Finds
A new study delves into the complex interplay between loneliness and social trust, revealing that lonely individuals exhibit a significant mismatch between their social expectations and behaviors. This discrepancy, highlighted through economic games and Bayesian predictive models, underscores the intricate ways loneliness can shape social interactions and expectations. The research, conducted by Bellucci and Park,… Read more
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New Study Reveals Effective Strategies to Curb Handheld Phone Use While Driving
A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) has shed light on effective strategies to reduce handheld phone use among drivers, highlighting the importance of engaging performance feedback and modest financial incentives. The study tested various interventions aimed at creating sustained behavior change in phone use habits while driving. Participants in the study were given different interventions,… Read more