Physical attractiveness outweighs intelligence in daughters’ and parents’ mate choices
Women and parents say intelligence is key in partners, yet choose attractive mates, even if less intelligent.
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Why do women orgasm? Still a mystery, but the scientific evidence is evolving
Why do women orgasm? It's not essential for reproduction like it is for men, sparking centuries of scientific curiosity. Is...
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Study: Parenthood goals in youth linked to later life happiness
Parents and childfree adults showed similar midlife well-being, except when childfree adults had prioritized parenthood earlier in life but did...
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Anti-mandate protesters opposing COVID-19 rules often reject abortion rights
Despite the "my body, my choice" rhetoric used by anti-mandate protesters, a Sex Roles study reveals that opposition to COVID-19...
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Emotional reactivity associated with better outcomes for new romantic couples
In new relationships, reacting emotionally to a partner's stress is linked to higher relationship quality, as it signals care and...
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The trajectory of love: Study reveals how relationship satisfaction changes over time
Does relationship bliss inevitably fade? A 20-year study tracking thousands reveals satisfaction declines in all relationships, but plummets faster before...
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Calling time alone “me-time” boosts positive feelings and improves perceptions, unlike labeling it “isolation”
Reframing solitude as “me-time” rather than “isolation” can boost emotional well-being and reshape perceptions of being alone, revealing the subtle...
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Donald Trump viewed as higher in Dark Tetrad traits than Joe Biden, study finds
A study on the 2020 U.S. election examined how perceived dark tetrad traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism) in Trump and...
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Social class shapes perceptions of societal contribution
Lower-class Americans perceive their societal contributions as less significant than higher-class individuals due to a bias favoring “bridging help” (helping...
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Parenting stress alters the link between attachment avoidance and sexual satisfaction in couples with children
Higher attachment avoidance in parents correlated with lower sexual satisfaction for themselves. Notably, fathers' attachment avoidance also reduced mothers' sexual...
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Loneliness skews partner perceptions, harming relationships and reinforcing isolation
Lonely individuals underestimate how much their loved ones care, leading to lower relationship satisfaction and reinforcing loneliness. This negative bias...
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Support dynamics in incel forums reveal contrasts between problem-solving and empathy
A study found that r/IncelExit emphasizes informational support to help members leave inceldom, while Incels.is fosters emotional support that reinforces...
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Men value romantic relationships more and suffer greater consequences from breakups than women
Romantic relationships are more central to men’s well-being than women’s, according to a forthcoming article in Behavioral & Brain Sciences.
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Dominance benefits men and prestige benefits women in social influence, but time equalizes these effects, study finds
A study published in Journal of Personality & Social Psychology examined how dominance and prestige influence social standing across men...
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Asking for help as a flirting strategy: Psychology study uncovers how reliance can attract mates
A recent study found that dependency-oriented help-seeking signals romantic interest, fostering attraction by promoting interdependence.
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