Those high and low in religiosity are more likely to support the killing of animals
New research published in Anthrozoös indicates that people who are very religious or not religious at all are the most…
Author Eric W. Dolan
Eric W. Dolan
Eric is the founder, publisher, and editor of PsyPost.
Study finds large shift towards acceptance of evolution among Mormon undergraduates
New research suggests there has been a shift toward acceptance of evolution among undergraduates who are members of the Church…
What people want from relationships influences how they flirt, study finds
New research from Southwestern University has found that people who are pursuing short-term sexual relationships are more likely to engage…
New study finds evidence that political ambition can be genetically inherited from one’s parent
A new study on Swedish adoptees suggests that political candidacy is a heritable trait. The research, which appears in the…
Study: Frequency of pornography viewing not linked to body image or relationship problems in women
A new study suggests that pornography viewing frequency, perceptions of excessive use, and control difficulties are unrelated to body image…
Study uncovers troubling rise in screen time among rural youth
Even kids in rural South Carolina now spend more time in front of screens than outdoors in nature, according to…
Cannabidiol induces a rapid and long-lasting antidepressant effect in rodent model of depression
A substance found in cannabis may be a faster-acting antidepressant than conventional medications. A new study, published in the journal…
Exercise could help reduce cravings in cigarette smokers by improving sleep quality
Poorer sleep quality is associated with greater withdrawal symptoms and cravings in cigarette smokers, according to research published in the…
People who see patterns where none exist are more receptive to pseudo-profound bullshit
A new study has found that apophenia, or the tendency to see patterns or causal connections where none exist, is…
Neuroimaging study links brain activity in the prefrontal cortex to certain psychopathic traits
Could a brain scan identify who is and isn’t a psychopath? New neuroimaging research has found that some patterns of…
Cannabis use often co-occurs with suicidal thoughts and psychological distress — and more-so among women
The link between cannabis use and psychological distress is stronger for women than men, according to new research published in…
People who experience traumatic events as children are more empathetic as adults
New research provides evidence that traumatic experiences in childhood are associated with empathy levels in adulthood. The study, published in…
Wives’ orgasm frequency has a unique positive association on the sexual satisfaction of newlywed couples
A new study has found that a large proportion of newlywed husbands misperceive how often their wives experienced orgasm. The…
Study suggests Black women are more sexually objectified than White women
New research provides evidence that Black women are sexually objectified by White people to a greater degree than are White…
The link between cannabis use and psychotic-like experiences is largely the result of genetic factors
Studies have found an association between cannabis use and transient psychotic symptoms, such as unusual thoughts, suspiciousness, and hallucinatory experiences.…