Physical activity exerts a profound influence on self-concept, the multifaceted perception individuals hold about their own abilities, appearance and worth. From early childhood to adulthood, ...

One of the most established biases in human memory is that we remember information better when it refers to ourselves. We investigated the development of this self-reference effect and its ...

During the elementary-school years, a child's world expands dramatically to include not only their family and playmates but a widening circle of schoolmates and adults. In this enlarged environment, ...

American culture values the freedom to change and reinvent one's self. A new study, however, reveals that Americans who do change tend to report a lower sense of well-being. American culture values ...

In the age of COVID-19, self-isolation, and inevitable uncertainty, the topics of self-development and self-care have come up for my patients more than they might have in “normal life.” (What’s even ...