Using research to reduce misinformation and support survivors: Domestic Violence Scotland

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of domestic abuse. From 2021-22, Police Scotland recorded 64,807 cases of domestic abuse. According to the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, most incidents of domestic abuse go unreported and 16% of those that are reported, only mention the most recent incident. Most participants of the survey claim to have … Read more

Who Started it? Investigating aggression perception in romantic couples

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of domestic abuse.   The complex study of aggression in psychology gained popularity around the 1960s. Since then, the effects of aggression have been explored through many different dimensions such as violence, disorders, and relationship changes. Much of the psychological literature surrounding aggression in relationships has focussed on the aftereffects … Read more

Why taking part in ‘healthy’ competition is good for our wellbeing

It’s no surprise to anyone that engaging in regular physical activity is good for us… Physically, it helps to keep us healthy; mentally, it can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. We also know that exercise is important for healthy brain aging. Therefore, it’s important that for our health and wellbeing, we do … Read more