A study analyzing Reddit posts and married couples' surveys found that financial conflicts often stem from deeper issues like responsibility and fairness. While everyday expense disagreements can boost relationship satisfaction, disputes over fairness and irresponsibility lead to dissatisfaction.
A German study of 2,133 candidates found those with aversive traits like psychopathy and spitefulness more often used positive campaigning. Despite the negative connotations of such personalities, they're inclined to highlight their achievements, suggesting a strategic self-promotion in politics.
Social uncertainty increases distress in those with vulnerable narcissism but doesn't necessarily boost aggression, according to new research. This challenges older views linking narcissism directly to aggressive behavior.
Researchers explored how fantasy languages evoke emotions, finding specific phonetic element play a key role. Surprisingly, however, some languages intended to sound menacing, like Orkish, were perceived more pleasantly without context, suggesting stereotypes also shape our perceptions of languages.
A study found that Israeli mothers' exposure to the 2006 war did not directly affect their children's sleep, but mothers' emotional distress from the war was linked to increased sleep problems in daughters. This suggests maternal well-being post-conflict influences child...
A study in BMC Psychology reveals that social anxiety increases celebrity worship among college students, with mobile phone addiction mediating and socioeconomic status moderating this relationship.
Researchers have uncovered how substances like alcohol and drugs hijack the brain's reward pathways by altering gene expression. This profound genetic influence challenges misconceptions about addiction, highlighting its neurobiological and genetic roots and opening new avenues for targeted treatments.
A study finds romantic jealousy, fueled by mate value differences and cheating attitudes, acts as an evolutionary guard in relationships. It triggers protective behaviors but also limits partner freedom, revealing a nuanced role in maintaining fidelity. Gender differences further complicate...
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications reveals how maternal and fetal genes, influenced by food availability, play a crucial role in the growth of a baby's cerebral cortex, linking higher birth weight to an enlarged brain area. This research...
A study found that 24-month-olds remember screen-based information better than 15-month-olds, especially if they nap within 4 hours of learning. Longer naps further improved recall. This highlights sleep's role in enhancing memory consolidation in infants, offering insights for integrating screen...
A twin study found cannabis use has limited direct impact on psychological outcomes, attributing most associations to genetics and environment. However, modest effects on cannabis disorder and illicit drug use were noted, challenging simplistic narratives about cannabis's negative effects.
Politicians' attachment styles and state culture predict bipartisan behavior, according to new research. Avoidantly attached politicians are more likely to cross party lines, while anxiously attached ones and those from culturally tighter states show less bipartisanship.
New research in Behavior Genetics shows a link between genetic predisposition to stress and increased loneliness, highlighting the intricate role genetics and environment play in shaping our experiences of isolation and stress perception amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
A meta-analysis of over 200,000 participants found prenatal cannabis exposure significantly increases the risk of ADHD symptoms in offspring and suggests a possible risk for ASD. This highlights the need for caution regarding cannabis use during pregnancy.
New research reveals that adolescents in adverse environments may develop psychopathic traits as strategies to achieve social success, like popularity and dating. This suggests psychopathy, often viewed negatively, can be an adaptive response to navigate challenging social landscapes.