The main finding was that mothers with higher levels of vulnerable narcissism were more likely to see their child as difficult, and this perception was what predicted children’s emotional and behavioral struggles.
Eldest daughter syndrome describes the unofficial role many firstborn girls adopt in their families: part caretaker, part role model, part overachiever. These daughters often help raise siblings, manage household tasks, and even provide emotional support to parents while still being children themselves.
ADHD strengths refer to the positive attributes and abilities observed in individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, representing a shift from a historical focus solely on deficits associated with neurological variations.
The study’s main finding is that autistic participants rated themselves lower on empathy than non-autistic participants, but their explanations revealed a more nuanced picture. Both groups described abilities in cognitive empathy, the capacity to recognize another’s thoughts and feelings, and affective empathy, the capacity to share those feelings.
The researchers found that survivors of IPV consistently scored higher on betrayal sensitivity compared to women without such experiences.
Autistic individuals often tend to lean towards a bottom-up processing style. This means they may focus more on specific parts of information rather than integrating it holistically (top-down processing).
The study found that younger people radicalized online were more likely to be seen as victims than adults, regardless of whether they had actively sought out extremist material or stumbled upon it. This perception, in turn, influenced attitudes toward criminal justice responses.
The study found that physical activity had a significant direct impact on students’ wellbeing, while also exerting indirect effects by reducing rumination and increasing mindfulness.
Friendships can feel harder to manage with ADHD. Challenges like forgetfulness, rejection sensitivity, or impulsivity may strain relationships, but ADHD also brings strengths—such as creativity, humor, and loyalty—that make relationships deeply rewarding.
The cingulate cortex is a paired region located on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres, arching above the corpus callosum. It encompasses both the cingulate gyrus and the cingulate sulcus, and is often regarded as part of the limbic lobe and limbic system.