Love & Relationships
Cali Reporter's AI-assisted Love & Relationships desk publishes source-linked briefs and practical explainers. This is an editorial desk identity, not an individual reporter or a claim of professional credentials.
A study of Taiwanese adolescents in poverty suggests that family relationships may play a key role in explaining the link between material deprivation and psychological distress, as well as substance use.
A longitudinal study published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience reveals that children who later develop dyslexia already show distinct neural responses to written words in kindergarten, before formal reading…
A new study finds that children and teenagers have distinct perspectives on whether participation trophies or merit-based awards are more effective in motivating young athletes.
A recent study challenges the assumption that physiological synchrony always promotes cooperation, revealing that sweat synchrony between strangers can sometimes lead to reduced generosity in trust games.
A study conducted in Poland found that individuals who experience more humiliation, both in the past and in terms of future fears, tend to report lower happiness levels, with rumination partially explaining this…
A study reveals that individuals in cohabiting relationships often fail to recognize how their actions may hinder their partner's goals, which can negatively affect relationship satisfaction.
A new study has demonstrated that a brain-computer interface can allow individuals to control robotic arms simultaneously with their natural hands, with accuracy improving significantly after training.
An open-access AI model predicts smoothed EEG patterns tied to pictures and prompts; its authors stress that simulated signals are for hypothesis testing, not replacing human data.
A national survey reported by PsyPost found lifetime paid sexual acts or materials at 36%, compared with 8.3% on one broad question; the design detects online and offline exchanges but cannot establish timing or causation.
A non-peer-reviewed comparison used an AI judge and a small former-editor panel; outside researchers say the results do not settle editorial judgment or revision outcomes.
Four experiments found lower regulatory effort when a companion was nearby, but the authors and outside experts say mechanism, persistence and broader relationships remain open questions.
Surface recordings from epilepsy monitoring patients tie planar, spiral and ring-like traveling waves to task phases and viewed letters, while causal and clinical questions remain open.
NIH guidance highlights honest conversation, listening and limits as parts of supportive connections.