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National pride brings happiness -- but what you're proud of matters

(Medical Xpress) -- Research shows that feeling good about your country also makes you feel good about your own life—and many people take that as good news. But Matthew Wright, a political scientist at American University, ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When pride in achievement leads to a large order of fries

You aced that test; now it's time for a treat. Sometimes pride in an achievement can lead people to indulge in unhealthy choices, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ethnic pride key to black teen mental health

Ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem to the mental health of young African-American adolescents, according to a new study in the Nov/Dec issue of the journal Child Development.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Ethnic pride may boost African-American teens' mental health

Most adolescents who belong to an ethnic minority group wrestle not only with their self-esteem (like most teens), but also with identity issues unique to their ethnic group, such as dealing with social stigma. A new study ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Research Shows Pride’s Potential to Foster Individual Success

(PhysOrg.com) -- The age-old question of whether pride is the seventh sin or an adaptive virtue has been answered by two Northeastern University scientists. Contrary to popular belief, the researchers found that pride not ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0