New measure for excessive buying problems
Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects of this significant psychological problem and […]
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Women deflated by #Fitspo images
Researchers have found that #Fitspiration is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise. Despite the positive […]
Tributes to extraordinary Flinders alumni
Women who have dared to dream big and succeed – by creating the Space School in Adelaide, and fighting for people with disabilities – are among […]
United stand to raise 1.5°C awareness
What do MPs and mayors, the heads of the Adelaide Festival, Fringe, and Emergency Services; dozens of students, and a bunch of scientists have in common? […]
Questions loom over the future of police lineups
When eyewitnesses are called on to identify crime suspects, how likely are they to make mistakes? Should their seeing equate to believing? Research shows that mistaken […]
Body image on most women’s minds
Two new studies show the extent of women’s dissatisfaction with their bodies. In one of the largest studies of its kind, the Breast Size Satisfaction Survey […]
Understanding complex needs critical to veteran futures
A pilot program to help military veterans embrace new futures has identified key obstacles to re-training and delivered valuable information to support returned or retired service […]
Creativity important to lift math education
Innovative research at Flinders University supports the importance of creativity in problem-solving to invigorate interest in mathematics. A new book by senior lecturer in teacher eudcation, […]
How to kick a Red Bull habit – study
Regular consumers of popular caffeinated energy drinks may need help kicking the habit. New Flinders University research, published in the international journal PLOS One, put a […]