Election distrust mobilizes conservatives, while liberals participate regardless of trust
Does doubting election results make people withdraw from politics? According to new research, it does the exact opposite for conservative...
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Forcing people to vote doesn’t make them more engaged citizens, study finds
A new study of Belgian elections reveals that while compulsory voting drastically increases turnout, it does not automatically make citizens...
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Being perceived as thin does not guarantee a female body will be rated as attractive by men
New research reveals that men judge female body size in a strict order, looking first at the torso. However, the...
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Shingles vaccine could prevent 1 in 17 dementia cases among nursing home patients
A new study suggests that older adults who receive the recombinant shingles vaccine have a significantly lower risk of developing...
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Objective measurements shed light on the geometry of facial attractiveness
New research provides evidence that measurable aspects of a person's 3D facial shape determine how attractive they are perceived by...
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Wealth and air pollution emerge as top predictors of state autism rates
A new geographical psychology study reveals that a state's socioeconomic status and air pollution levels are the strongest predictors of...
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Scientists develop a groundbreaking vaccine that outsmarts illicit fentanyl analogs
A novel vaccine candidate could offer broad protection against fentanyl and its many illicit variants. By training the immune system...
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Nine recent studies that reveal the hidden psychology of American politics
Political beliefs now dictate more than just voting habits. Recent research reveals that our partisan identities actively shape how we...
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Hunger makes all sweetness more rewarding, but artificial sweetener users show unique brain responses
A new study suggests that hunger amplifies our immediate enjoyment of sweetness, regardless of calories. The research also reveals that...
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AI models are far more susceptible to misleading nudges than humans, study shows
Artificial intelligence models are highly susceptible to subtle changes in how options are presented. A recent study published in the...
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Are you at risk for romantic addiction? The answer lies in your attachment style, psychological flexibility, and emotion regulation
Recent research shows that our childhood attachment styles shape our risk of romantic relationship addiction. The study reveals that psychological...
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A Mediterranean diet is linked to better psychological well-being in older adults
Older adults who follow a Mediterranean diet experience higher levels of positive psychological well-being. A new study suggests this eating...
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New research offers evidence of a long-term connection between pornography use and depression
A new longitudinal study reveals that adults who frequently view pornography tend to experience more depressive symptoms. This consistent link...
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Harvard scientists tracked 200,000 people to see how one common form of distress alters the future
New research spanning 23 countries shows that everyday suffering takes a lingering toll on human flourishing. Scientists found that adults...
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Letting go of a rigid self-image might be the secret to meditation’s mental health benefits
New research highlights how two distinct styles of meditation reduce symptoms of depression. While focused-attention practices and introspective self-inquiry operate...
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