While adverse experiences significantly correlate with psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, they appear to have minimal impact on shaping individuals' worldviews and ideological stances, challenging long-standing assumptions about their influence on social and political beliefs.
People tend to perceive unhealthy foods as tastier when they are more abundant, despite being presented alongside equally tasty healthy options. This suggests that food quantity can influence perceptions of taste.
Neuropolitics is the application of neuroscience to understand and potentially influence political behavior by studying how brain activity correlates with political decisions and opinions.
Viewing sexualized images of peers on social media heightens self-objectification and dehumanization among young women, according to new research.
Verbose descriptions accompanying artworks do not significantly enhance perceptions of their profundity or attractiveness. This finding challenges the notion that complex narratives always enrich the artistic experience.
New research suggests that radicalization is driven more by emotional pathways than mere misinformation. Analyzing accounts from former radicals, the study identifies stages of radicalization and emphasizes early, empathetic interventions over traditional fact-checking to prevent extreme actions.
Donald Trump's endorsement typically decreases support for Republican candidates in general elections, significantly deterring Democratic voters and having a minimal positive impact on Republicans.
New research has found that extreme or eccentric views on social media attract more likes and engagement, suggesting a cycle where radical ideas are rewarded, potentially increasing polarization and shaping public discourse more than moderate views.
Recent research reveals a "sexualization spillover" effect in workplaces, where sexualized women are perceived as less competent, adversely affecting hiring prospects for other female candidates, regardless of their presentation.
Heterosexual women distance themselves more from single lesbians than those in relationships, influenced by fears of unwanted sexual advances. Conversely, relationship status does not affect attitudes towards gay men.
A recent study in Acta Psychologica reveals that political identity centrality increases the likelihood of engaging in cancel culture, mediated by social vigilantism and virtue signaling.
A study across six countries found that right-leaning individuals view the past more positively, often due to nostalgia for tradition, while left-leaning individuals are more optimistic about the future but share similar views of the present with their right-leaning counterparts.
A study in Scientific Reports found that Chinese students with higher levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment reported more social appearance anxiety.
New research finds a link between firearm ownership, particularly among recent buyers and those who frequently carry weapons, and an increased inclination to support political violence.
Researchers have shed light on the perceived appropriateness of climate protest tactics and targets. Nonviolent actions like boycotts and marches, aimed at direct contributors to climate change, are favored, while aggression or targeting less responsible parties, like museums, are disapproved...