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Work in America™ 2026
Workers weather stress, uncertainty, and AI with psychological capital
Children’s and adolescents’ learning with educational technology
Research-based recommendations to protect and support students’ learning, development, and well-being
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Perspectives on aging: Psychology across the lifespanlogin required
Sue Grigson’s research could help change the way we treat addiction
Resources for students, teachers and psychologists at all levels to explore career growth in psychology.
Professional Resilience in Changing Times
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Browse the latest updates from APA, informed by psychological science.
Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, to retire in January 2028
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What psychology says about materialism and the holidays
Tim Kasser, PhD, answers questions related to being materialistic, materialism in the world today, compulsive shoppers, psychological research associated with materialism and the affects religious faith has on materialism during the holiday season.
Psychology and Consumer Culture: The Struggle for a Good Life in a Materialistic World
This book provides an in-depth psychological analysis of consumerism that draws from a wide range of theoretical, clinical, and methodological approaches.
What Is Satisfying about Satisfying Events? Testing 10 Candidate Psychological Needs [PDF]
Three studies compared 10 candidate psychological needs to determine which are most fundamental for humans. Participants described most satisfying events within their lives and rated the salience of each of the 10 candidate needs within these events.
