Recent research shows that parents exhibit stronger neural responses to their own children, especially sons, violating gender norms compared to unknown children. This heightened reactivity is more pronounced among parents with traditional views on gender roles.
Emotional-focused verbal support was seen as most effective in boosting self-esteem and reducing distress. When addressing problems, adding tactile support like hugs was perceived to enhance the impact of the support.
New research reveals that individuals with high political self-confidence are more likely to exhibit intolerance and hostility toward those with differing views, while those less confident in their political abilities tend to be more open and fair.
Research from Purdue University found that confronting workplace bias reinforces anti-prejudice norms, restores normative disapproval to baseline levels, and enhances feelings of identity safety among observers.
A study revealed that 61% of German drivers use their smartphones while driving. Those with a higher fear of missing out, problematic smartphone habits, or Dark Triad personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—are especially prone to this risky behavior.
A significant portion of White Americans, despite feeling a strong sense of belonging to U.S. society, feel socially excluded due to a perceived lack of recognition, which correlates with increased support for Donald Trump.
A recent study found that individuals who think their partner views them more positively than they actually do tend to have less satisfied partners.
New research reveals that White evaluators perceive Black applicants as more committed to diversity and egalitarian goals, despite viewing nearly identical personal diversity statements.
Grandiose narcissism is related to increased aggression during daily interactions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Personality.
Research reveals that sibling aggression, including hitting and yelling, is common and exhibits no gender differences, contrasting with male-dominated aggression in other relationships. Both brothers and sisters are equally likely to engage in physical and verbal conflicts within the family.
A recent study published in the journal Personal Relationships investigated the long-term dynamics of self-esteem, subjective happiness, and marital conflict in South Korean married couples.
A study on friendship preferences discovered that men showed a higher preference for friendships with other men who had different mate preferences, i.e., who were attracted to different types of women.
Social media use among adolescents does not impair social skills and is linked to increased offline interactions with friends, according to new research.
A study reveals that narcissistic traits, especially agentic extraversion, drive individuals to set lofty but often unachievable goals. This tendency extends to both personal and communal aspirations, highlighting the impact of narcissism on goal-setting behaviors.
A study published in PNAS reveals that higher income inequality correlates with an increase in sexy selfies shared on Twitter and Instagram. The findings suggest economic factors significantly influence cultural sexualization.