New research reveals cynicism boosts power motives but blocks actual power gain. While cynics aim for dominance, this mindset reduces their leadership chances, both informally and in careers. The findings highlight cynicism's complex role in social dynamics.
New research in Electoral Studies links psychopathic traits to populist beliefs, analyzing the Dark Triad's effect on populism across Europe. Surveys in six democracies show psychopathy as a consistent predictor of populist views, especially a Manichean outlook.
A study in Sex Roles found a link between single Australian women's support for traditional dating scripts and their views on sexism, feminism, dominant partners, and relationship types, showing how romantic norms are influenced by broader gender attitudes and preferences.
A landmark study spanning 44 years reveals a decrease in gender discrimination against women in male-dominated jobs but finds biases against men in female roles persist. Surprisingly, both experts and the public overestimate current discrimination against women, highlighting a gap...
Social media's impact on female teens involves complex interactions between social comparison, body surveillance, and selfie posting, with self-esteem moderating these effects. This emphasizes the influence of online and societal beauty standards on self-image.
A study revealed students with frequent personal thoughts about celebrities, a compulsion to learn more, consistent pursuit, threats of harm, and prone to boredom are likelier to engage in celebrity stalking.
New research reveals we can swiftly gauge a crowd's trustworthiness by averaging faces' features, even with brief glances. This ability to form "ensemble perceptions" helps us make quick social decisions.
A study found males are 91% more likely to invest in stocks than females, with investment odds increasing 3% per age year. Investors tend to be older, wealthier, hold degrees, and exhibit traits like risk tolerance and competitiveness.
Undergraduates, especially women, who embrace "raunch culture" show higher depressive symptoms, linked to increased social media use and social comparisons. This cycle may worsen their mental health, highlighting the need for awareness of raunch culture's psychological impacts.
A recent replication study finds no link between women's fertility and political preferences, but notes a weak connection between psychopathic traits and support for Trump.
Personal relevance of issues can bridge the political divide, enhancing moral concern among people. This suggests moral beliefs are more flexible than thought, with potential to unify differing political perspectives.
A new review article in the journal Brain Sciences explores the links between narcissism, fame desire, and celebrity worship, suggesting shared brain pathways.
A study in Lebanon found that married people and those open to experiences are less likely to engage in phubbing, while extraverts are more prone unless they feel lonely or bored. The study, emphasizing the role of personality and social...
New research published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality explores how the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections affected people's faith, showing significant spiritual struggles linked to political outcomes, anger, and divine/demonic attributions.
Research recently published in Global Environmental Change revealed that while anger often spurs activism and supports policy change, it does not necessarily lead to personal actions to mitigate climate change.