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Finding psychological insights through social media Posted: 28 Feb 2015 05:47 AM PST Social media has opened up a new digital world for psychology research. Researchers are developing new methods of language analysis, and how social media can be leveraged to study personality, mental and physical health, and cross-cultural differences.

Can money buy happiness? The relationship between money and well-being Posted: 28 Feb 2015 05:47 AM PST Researchers have delved into the effects of experiential purchases, potential negative impacts on abundance, the psychology of lending to friends, and how the wealthy think differently about well-being.