Does a long hug qualify as infidelity? Study says yes, but only in the right context
New findings, published in The Journal of Sex Research, suggest infidelity is not simply intercourse outside of a relationship. Infidelity...
Neurocognitive complaints in people with COVID-19 are not consistent with their objective test performance
People who have or have had COVID-19 tend to report more complaints about their cognitive abilities, according to new research...
Study links genetically-predicted BMI to discrimination and declining life satisfaction among older adults
A stable component of body mass index appears linked to a person’s likelihood of experiencing social discrimination, according to a...
People with insecure attachment styles tend to have strong emotional bonds with pets, study finds
New research on German dog owners finds that people with stronger relationships to their pets display more symptoms of mental...
Sharing content online makes people feel more knowledgeable, even when they did not read it
A recent series of studies showed that sharing content online, even when the person did not read it, increases subjective...
Women who use anabolic steroids demonstrate higher levels of psychopathology, study finds
Women who use anabolic steroids tend to exhibit heightened levels of psychopathology, such as depression and antisocial traits, according to...
Trump voters’ conspiracy beliefs about the Democratic party increased after the 2020 election, according to a five-wave study
The outcome of an election can influence voters’ conspiracy beliefs, according to study findings published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology....
Expressing gratitude when doing stressful work reduces teammates’ stress and leads to more efficient cardiovascular responses
A new social experiment conducted at the University of California, San Diego focused on cardiovascular responses of the body to...
Having more time to oneself is the top reported benefit of being single, study finds
New research published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science suggests that people view the single life as an opportunity to focus on...
Unique therapy that alters memory processes could reduce psychological disturbances following romantic betrayal
A novel technique that uses a beta blocker to interfere with memory reconsolidation shows promise in the treatment of adjustment...