New research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that the heroization of groups such as healthcare workers or military personnel might inadvertently have negative consequences.
People with high fear of missing out (FOMO) are more likely to block misinformation sources on social media. This behavioral response highlights the psychological drivers behind how users manage online content.
A series of studies in the Journal of Personality found that greedy people briefly feel proud when they acquire something new, but this feeling fades quickly, leading them to keep wanting more.
Recent findings highlight distinct metacognitive traits between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists: the former show marked overconfidence, while the latter display poorer cognitive performance without such overconfidence.
Sweden's ban on the purchase of sex significantly increased reported rape offenses by approximately 44% to 62% between 1997 and 2014, suggesting unintended negative consequences of the legislation.
A study revealed that pro-democracy speeches by Republican leaders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell had no measurable impact on the democratic commitments of Trump supporters following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
New research indicates that physical touches from teammates, like shoulder taps, significantly increase the likelihood of scoring a second free throw after a missed first attempt in women's NCAA basketball games.
A recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's not surprising, challenging the idea that novelty and surprise primarily drive sharing behavior.
Both liberals and conservatives negatively evaluate individuals with opposing ideological views on Facebook, with liberals displaying this bias three times more strongly than conservatives.
A study of 41 high-grossing teen romantic dramas from 1961 to 2019 found male characters expressed more romantic ideals while female characters' hookups often led to relationship terminations.
A recent UK study found a strong correlation between conspiracy beliefs and antisemitism. Beliefs about personal well-being and government malfeasance were notably linked to antisemitic attitudes towards Jews and the State of Israel, respectively, with global conspiracies correlating with generalized...
Recent Italian research published in PLOS ONE found that fear causes women to prefer immediate financial rewards over future ones more than men. Men's decisions remained unaffected by emotional states. The study used an online experiment with hypothetical monetary choices.
A large cross-cultural study has found a weak but significant negative correlation between conservatism and creativity, indicating that individuals with conservative views tend to exhibit lower levels of creativity.
Conversations about contentious topics like politics and religion with strangers are often more positive than anticipated, challenging the common belief that such discussions are likely to lead to negative outcomes.
Nostalgia significantly motivates individuals to engage in rituals, enhancing the meaning they ascribe to their lives. The findings highlight the deep psychological impacts of ritualistic behaviors influenced by nostalgic emotions.