Pride drives cycle of greed, according to new psychology study
A series of studies in the Journal of Personality found that greedy people briefly feel proud when they acquire something...
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New study uncovers intriguing differences in metacognition between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists
Recent findings highlight distinct metacognitive traits between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists: the former show marked overconfidence, while the latter display...
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Attachment styles predict experiences of singlehood and well-being, study finds
Attachment styles appear to influence the psychological well-being and experiences of singlehood among adults, with secure singles exhibiting the highest...
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Older adults report novel situations as less negative
According to a new study published in Psychology & Aging, novel experiences cause greater emotional distress in younger adults compared...
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Separation anxiety associated with submissive BDSM identity
A new study reveals that while BDSM practitioners and non-practitioners share similar overall attachment styles, differences within BDSM roles exist....
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Maybe bullshit doesn’t make the art grow profounder after all
Verbose descriptions accompanying artworks do not significantly enhance perceptions of their profundity or attractiveness. This finding challenges the notion that...
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Looking younger linked to positive aging experiences and better health in older adults
A study shows that older adults who see themselves as looking younger than their peers experience more positives and fewer...
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AI uncovers significant differences between male and female brains, study reveals
Researchers found significant and consistent differences between the sexes in certain brain areas, suggesting that these differences are meaningful and...
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Sadistic pleasure influences victim blaming, study finds
Individuals high in everyday sadism blame victims due to sadistic pleasure and reduced empathy. Further, these individuals showed reduced cognitive...
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Study finds nature boosts mental health and authenticity
Research across 12 studies supports the idea that nature boosts well-being by fostering authenticity and self-esteem, consistent with the biophilia...
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New study investigates link between immunoactivation and attractiveness
A recent study in Evolutionary Psychology found vaccination boosts body odor attractiveness but may reduce facial appeal in men. The...
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New psychology study sheds light on narcissism’s impact on romantic burnout
A study reveals that while extraverted narcissism may protect against romantic burnout, antagonistic and neurotic forms heighten it due to...
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Intense outside crushes linked to poorer relationship quality, study finds
A recent study found that stronger attraction to a potential alternative partner (a “crush”) outside of one’s primary relationship was...
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Virality on social media intensifies moral panics, according to new study
New research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows that social media's viral content amplifies moral panics, with...
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Romantic jealousy spikes with mate value mismatch, infidelity tolerance, and opposite-sex interactions
A study finds romantic jealousy, fueled by mate value differences and cheating attitudes, acts as an evolutionary guard in relationships....
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