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.
A study reveals that nearly half of TikTok's sinusitis-related videos contain misinformation, mostly propagated by non-medical influencers. This poses risks as viewers may turn to ineffective treatments instead of seeking professional medical advice.
Individuals with dark personality traits, especially primary psychopathy and sadism, are more likely to accept gaslighting in relationships. Men, influenced by these traits, generally show greater acceptance than women.
A study found that children's willingness to interact with peers from rival ethnic groups is negatively influenced by their parents' strong perceptions of their own group's victimhood, particularly among minority groups.
Researchers have found that non-White immigrants in the U.S. experienced significantly higher stress and discrimination under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration.
A recent study harnesses a unique historical situation in China, where individuals were quasi-randomly assigned to farm rice or wheat, uncovering evidence that rice farming promotes more collectivistic behavior compared to wheat farming.
According to a new study published in Psychology & Aging, novel experiences cause greater emotional distress in younger adults compared to older adults, challenging age-related stereotypes.
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.