People who walk fast often seem like they are in a hurry, but psychology suggests there may be a bit more going onFast walkers often tend to be more conscientious, extraverted and emotionally steady, according to studies published in respected journals....
23 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
What’s the psychology behind people who arrive at the airport hours early and fear missing a flight?The psychology of people who arrive at the airport too early reflects a complex blend of anxiety, personality traits, and learned behaviour...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
What’s the psychology of people who never lose their cool under intense pressure and always stay calmWhether dealing with workplace pressure, personal conflicts, or sudden crises, their calm demeanour often stands out. Psychologists note th...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Why Some People Rarely Panic Over Small Problems, According to PsychologySome individuals handle small problems with remarkable calm. This resilience stems from how their brains assess threats and interpret event...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Psychology Explains Why Some People Need Less External ValidationSome people appear unbothered by external approval. Psychology explains this as strong internal motivation and self-worth. Their confidence...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Why Emotional Sensitivity Is Linked to Deeper Processing, Not WeaknessEmotional sensitivity is not a flaw but a temperamental trait reflecting deeper cognitive and sensory processing. Individuals with high sen...
10 Feb, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
If You Don’t Make Your Bed, Psychology Suggests You May Be Mentally DifferentPsychological research suggests skipping bed-making isn't laziness but can reflect personality traits like flexibility and comfort with unc...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
This overlooked personality trait may hold key to understanding anxiety and depression, study findsA groundbreaking meta-analysis reveals sensitivity as a significant factor in mental health, impacting vulnerability to conditions like anx...
20 Aug, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
You won’t believe this overlooked cause can be behind heart failure; new study unveils shocking resultsA recent study reveals a significant link between hearing impairment and an elevated risk of heart failure. Researchers analyzing data from...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.17 AM IST
Why do we get teary when we're tired or sick?Tears act as a physical indicator of our inner emotional state, occurring when we feel intense sadness or intense joy.
23 May, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Disasters can have prolonged impact on mental health. An inquiry into the after-effects of calamityResearch usually finds about two-thirds of people affected by natural disasters, health crises, and terrorist attacks show resilience.
10 Mar, 2022, 06.31 PM IST
Fascinated by materialism? You are more likely to spend on jewelleryA person's spending habits reveal a lot about his or her personality.
18 Jul, 2019, 05.19 PM IST
Do you like listening to jazz or rock? Your favourite music may reveal personality traitsPeople who like listening to uncomplicated and relaxing music are likely to be extroverts.
28 May, 2018, 06.21 PM IST
What you 'like' on Facebook reveals a lot about your personalityResearchers have built a tool that uses Facebook 'likes' to identify key psychological traits of a person and their views.
08 Sep, 2015, 06.33 PM IST
Facebook updates can reflect your personality traitsPsychologists surveyed Facebook users to examine the personality traits and motives that influence the topics they choose to write about in...
24 May, 2015, 03.00 PM IST
Psychologists found the personality traits that make people fatResearchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology gathered self-reported personality from over a thousand people in the German-spe...
07 Apr, 2015, 06.02 PM IST
Want good raise at work? Get a supportive wifeWhen it comes to pay raises, promotions and other measures of career success, your spouse at home may play a key role, a new study suggests.
19 Sep, 2014, 03.51 PM IST