American parents more likely to find hitting children acceptable compared to hitting pets
American parents see spanking as a form of hitting but less severe, with 30% finding it acceptable for children, compared...
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Study finds accelerated biological aging linked to smaller brain volumes
Accelerated biological aging, measured using advanced biomarkers, is strongly linked to reduced brain volumes in key regions like gray matter,...
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Metformin improves depressive symptoms in type 2 diabetes patients over 24 weeks, study finds
Metformin not only helps control blood sugar but also significantly reduces depression, anxiety, and stress in people with type 2...
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Sexualized self-presentation dominates visuals on dating apps, linked to negative body image
Sexualized self-presentation is common on mobile dating apps, particularly through visual cues like facial expressions and revealing clothing, with women...
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Social status shapes green consumption in an S-shaped pattern across socioeconomic levels
A study found that green consumption—choosing eco-friendly products and practices—follows an S-shaped pattern across social status levels.
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Self-compassion mitigates negative effects of self-objectification on postpartum well-being
Postpartum self-objectification harms women’s well-being, increasing body shame, depression, and anxiety. Self-compassion helps reduce these negative effects, boosting self-esteem and...
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Bidirectional relationship found between post-traumatic stress and loneliness in teens
In a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers discovered a bidirectional relationship between loneliness and posttraumatic stress...
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New study examines strategies people use to strengthen desirable friendships
A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science reveals seven key strategies individuals use to strengthen friendships they consider desirable.
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Self-protection motives bias legal decisions against physically formidable men
Women with heightened beliefs in a dangerous world recommend harsher minimum sentences for physically strong male defendants, highlighting how evolutionary...
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Depressed and lonely students gain fewer emotional and physiological benefits from social interactions
Depressed and lonely college students show diminished emotional and physiological benefits from social interactions, particularly in intimate and group settings,...
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Feminine advantage in harm perception obscures male victimization
A study highlights that harm toward women is perceived as more severe than harm toward men due to evolutionary, cognitive,...
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Expressive suppression can effectively reduce negative emotions under specific conditions
Expressive suppression reduces negative emotions internally and externally, according to new research, challenging its perceived inefficacy.
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Forbidden knowledge claims polarize beliefs and critical thinking across political lines
Claims of censorship or "forbidden knowledge" polarize perceptions and critical thinking based on political ideology, with conservatives finding such claims...
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New research suggests highlighting shared values can bridge America’s political divide
A new study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science reveals that highlighting shared values between U.S. Republicans and Democrats...
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Study examines link between psychopathic traits and emotional memory
A study found no significant association between psychopathic traits and recall or recognition of emotional or neutral stimuli, suggesting that...
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