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Transcendent Indebtedness to God: A New Construct in the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

Hannah Crockett
By Hannah Crockett
April 17, 2025 02:06 PM
A central theme of the April 2025 General Conference was the transformative power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
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AI-powered chat assistance elevates online conversation quality, BYU study finds

Researchers at BYU and Duke harness AI to foster empathetic discourse and combat online harassment, paving the way for a kinder digital landscape.
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Do parents really have a favorite child?

Parents tend to favor younger siblings, daughters, and the more agreeable—often without realizing it.
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Finals Week Hack: Remember the Zzzz's to Get More A's

By Britney Heimuli
December 13, 2024 01:10 PM
Sleep psychologist says sleep is key to mental health and learning
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Effects of full-day kindergarten on maternal work-life balance

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BYU study examines how religious faith bolsters family hope and unity

October 16, 2023
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The CSED Gets New Director; Political Behavior Gets New Editors-in-Chief

By Brooklyn Murray
October 02, 2023 01:24 PM
October 2, 2023
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Bridging Gaps in History: The Census Tree

By Brooklyn Van Orman
August 30, 2023 03:46 PM
August 30, 2023
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Snooze or lose: BYU study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

June 20, 2023
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The Grade Inflation Conversation We're Not Having

April 13, 2023
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Can AI predict how you'll vote in the next election?

March 27, 2023
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Pornography use at any level harms romantic relationships, says new BYU study

March 9, 2023
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Ancient artifacts uncovered by BYU archaeologists reveal the 'roots of Casas Grandes'

March 7, 2023
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Why Do We Fall for Hackers? Blame Our Brains (WSJ)

February 15, 2023
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2022 - Poor Mental Health in Adolescence Precursor of Rapid Aging

By Rachel Summers
February 18, 2022 12:46 PM
February 1, 2022
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2022 - Poor Mental Health in Adolescence Precursor of Rapid Aging

By Rachel Summers
February 01, 2022 05:00 PM
February 1, 2022
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Four Ways You Can Help Congress Be More Effective

By BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
February 18, 2021 12:00 AM
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
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ECON Research Highlight

By Caleb Williams
October 15, 2020 12:00 AM
OCTOBER 15, 2020
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