Psychology Around the Net: September 14, 2019

Let’s dive into this week’s Psychology Around the Net for some perspective on how we decide to trust the news we trust, new research on a hormone we secrete when we’re panicked, a survey that shows happy people don’t just ignore the social issues around them, and more. Substance Use in the Food Service Industry: The American Addiction Centers recently conducted a survey that sheds some light on substance use among workers in the food service industry, an industry that is often stereotyped for drug and alcohol use. Among some of the findings: 10% of workers report they work while under the influence of drugs on the majority of their shifts and 6% report the same for alcohol; 16% of workers report they use alcohol more now than in the beginning of their careers and 10.75% report they use drugs more now than previously; and more than 40% of food service workers report they consider casual substance use to be a part of their work culture. What can we do with this information? New Study: How Sexism Hurts Mental Health: Experiencing sexism can do more than just piss you off. According to a new study, women who reported experiencing sexism are three times more likely to also experience depression, psychological distress, and lower levels of self-rated and health and life satisfaction. In the News We Trust: Several factors work together to sway whether we think a publisher is trustworthy including, but not limited to, how load times, navigability, and adverti...
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