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Journals Psychology Newsletter for Friday March 20, 2026 ( 4 items )  

First Paper Published by Environmental Psychology Research Puts Spotlight on Waste Bin Behaviour
LEICESTER, England, March 20 -- The British Psychological Society issued the following news: * * * First paper published by Environmental Psychology Research puts the spotlight on waste bin behaviour The colour and design of waste bins have a significant effect on people's recycling behaviour, a review of research reveals. * People notice and make more use of bins with features that make them stand out from the surrounding environment - like a particular colour - the first paper published b  more

Stories, not shopping lists: Narrative dating profiles draw more interest
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release: * * * Stories, not shopping lists: Narrative dating profiles draw more interest * Washington -If you want to attract more interest on dating apps, don't just list your best qualities in your profile-instead, tell a story about your life. Dating profiles that tell a story create empathy and connection and attract more interest from potential dates, according to r  more

Study shows bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm
BRISTOL, England, March 19 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Study shows bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm * The study, led by Central Queensland University in Australia in collaboration with the University of Bristol in the UK, found that participants who chose not to receive direct marketing, such as emails, push notifications and text messages, from their gambling account placed nearly a quarter (23%) fewer bets  more

The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace
ITHACA, New York, March 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace * With 76% of adults now reporting stress levels that impede daily function, a new Cornell study points to a low-cost intervention hiding in plain sight: nature. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, found that changes or improvements in workplace policy, culture and outdoor amenities could facilitate more time outdoors to aid  more