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 (...)
Martes, 30 de Noviembre de 2010
People with a university degree fear death less than those at a lower literacy level
A research -conducted at the University of Granada- revealed that fear of death is most common among women than men. Additionally, it concluded that parents’ fear of death affects their children’s perception of death. A change of mentality regarding this topic is necessary among families and teachers, since it is key to children’s mental health and psychological development
People with a university degree fear death less than those at a lower literacy level. In addition, fear (...)
Miércoles, 24 de Noviembre de 2010
Society Appreciates Powerful Individuals’ Effort -Even Although They Fail- While 'Normal' People’s Failures Are Related To Their 'Lack Of Ability'
A study conducted at the University of Granada has proven that individuals’ personal power clearly affects how society perceive their success or failures. For the purpose of this study, the researchers worked with a sample composed of 142 first-year students at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Granada
Society appreciates powerful individuals’ efforts, regardless of them having success or failing. Conversely, when someone without such power fails, their failure is attributed to (...)
Miércoles, 27 de Octubre de 2010
A Study Analyses The Relation Between Sleep Disorders And Risk Perception By Drivers Suffering From This Disorder
Researchers at the University of Granada are analysing how sleep disorders affect risk perception in driving. For the purpose of their study, the Faculty of Psychology employed three last-generation simulators developed by the company Honda Motor Co. (Japan)
Within the framework of a recent research project, University of Granada researchers will analyse how sleep disorders affect risk perception in driving. To such purpose, three last-generation simulators provided by the Faculty of Psychology will be employed.
The (...)
Martes, 26 de Octubre de 2010
Victims of Child Abuse who blame themselves and their families For Their Situation Present Higher Rates Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is one of the conclusions drawn from a study conducted by the University of Granada, where 1,500 university students participated. This study proved that long-term psychological adjustment of victims of sexual abuse in the childhood significantly depends on some cognitive factors and on their interaction.
In cases of child sexual abuse, there are children and teenagers that blame themselves (for example, after the thought that the abuse was led by them) or their family (...)
Lunes, 25 de Octubre de 2010
Adolescents in private schools employ more efficient strategies to cope with problems
This is the conclusion drawn in a study carried out at the University of Granada and recently published in the journal Psicotema. The researchers worked with a sample of 4,456 Spanish Secondary school students aged between 13 and 18.
Adolescents enrolled in private schools employ more efficient strategies to cope with their problems than students in public schools. Further, they also use emotion-oriented coping, as drawn from a study carried out at the University of Granada, (...)
Miércoles, 06 de Octubre de 2010
Education Program Developed For Preventing Antisocial Behaviour In 3-Year-Old Children
The program Aprender a convivir (Learning to live together) achieved that 90% of children interacted more actively with other children, and that 86% reduced anxiety/depression, shyness or social isolation. The University of Granada researchers responsible for this project –where puppets are employed– worked with a sample of 131 children for 3 months.
University of Granada researchers have developed a pioneer intervention program aimed at 3 year-old children, that helps in (...)
Lunes, 21 de Junio de 2010
The separation between Neardenthal and Homo Sapiens might have occurred 500.000 years earlier than previously believed
Spanish scientists have analysed the teeth of almost all species of hominids that have existed during the past 4 million years. Thus, they achieved to identify Neanderthal features in ancient European populations. Dental fossils suggest that the separation occurred at least a million years ago, while DNA-based analyses suggest that this occurred much later.
The separation of Neardenthal and Homo Sapiens might have occurred at least one million years ago, more than 500.000 years earlier than (...)