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People exposed to phubbing by their romantic partner are less satisfied with their romantic relationship
An online survey in Turkey found that people who are more exposed to partner phubbing (being ignored by their partner...
Read moreThe desire to have a romantic partner is associated with lower life satisfaction, but more so in older adults
A study published in Personal Relationships found that among single individuals aged 18 to 75, those who had a stronger...
New psychology research reveals men’s motives for sending unsolicited dick pics
Men who send unsolicited images of their private parts primarily do so with the hopes of receiving either similar images...
Read moreBrain health and lifestyle: Up to 40% of dementia cases can be attributed to 12 modifiable risk factors
Despite dementia being widely underdetected in high-income countries like Canada, where over 60% of cases go unnoticed, early intervention and...
Read morePeople are less satisfied with their marriage when their partner is not interested in social interactions, study finds
A year-long study of newlywed couples showed that individuals with more pronounced social anhedonia (disinterest in social interactions and poor...
Physical touch from a romantic partner is linked to improved well-being, even among those with attachment avoidance
Avoidantly attached individuals tend to shun intimacy and are reluctant to form close personal relationships with others. But new research...
Read morePsychopathic men have an extreme focus on mating at the expense of other domains and tend to be “parasitic” fathers
Why do psychopaths become parents? A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science suggests that people high in psychopathy focus primarily...
Read moreNew psychology research shows maltreatment in childhood is linked to alexithymia in adulthood
New research shows that individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to have difficulty identifying and expressing emotions in...
Women who engage in strategic self-presentation online may be more likely to develop characteristics of self-objectification
New research in Psychology of Women Quarterly explores the relationship between how one presents themselves on social media platforms and...
Read moreEye-tracking study suggests that people with social anxiety not only avoid looking at strangers but also their surroundings
A new study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that social anxiety is characterized by increased avoidance, rather than hypervigilance, during...
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