Sexualized body-positive content boosts young women’s body satisfaction
A recent study reveals that sexualized body-positive content on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok improves young women's body...
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New study uncovers a “vicious cycle” between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use
Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers...
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Republican police officers in Florida show greater racial bias than their Democratic counterparts, study finds
A recent study published in the American Sociological Review found that white police officers' political affiliations may be associated with...
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New research sheds light on racial attitudes and their impact on perceptions of crime
The Journal of Applied Social Psychology published a study in which researchers found that individual racial attitudes significantly influence perceptions...
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New research provides insight into how narcissistic traits influence judgements of others’ intelligence
Recent research from the University of Warsaw reveals that individuals with higher levels of narcissistic rivalry consistently perceive others as...
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Differing commitment levels in romantic relationships may not forecast breakup, study finds
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, researchers found that disparities in commitment perceptions or...
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New psychology research sheds light on how the January 6 Capitol riot impacted mental health
A recent study revealed that the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, led to an increase in mental health symptoms...
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Depression doesn’t taint all aspects of life, new study suggests
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that people diagnosed with major depression do not,...
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Cheese consumption might be linked to better cognitive health, study suggests
A recent study published in the MDPI's Nutrients journal indicated a potential link between regular cheese consumption and improved cognitive...
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Study explores how the ‘Strong Black Woman’ schema shapes coping strategies
A recent study in the Psychology of Women Quarterly journal delves into how Black women cope with gendered racial microaggressions,...
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New study shows how social media may be able to influence women’s body image for the better
In a recent study published in the scientific journal Body Image, researchers have found that viewing just a few body-positive...
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New study finds link between lack of sexual interest and all-cause mortality among Japanese men
A recent study published by the Public Library of Science’s PLOS One scientific journal suggests that for Japanese men over...
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Brain imaging research finds narcissistic rivalry is linked to heightened vigilance to self-caused failures
A recent study uncovered intriguing links between dimensions of narcissism and the brain's reaction to self-caused errors. Specifically, the research,...
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Greater interracial contact linked to more race-neutral brain responses in emotion perception
A recent study published in NeuroImage indicates that individuals with a history of more frequent interracial interactions have consistent brain...
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Neuroimaging study shows traditional Buddhist meditation tunes out external distractions
Traditional Buddhist meditation practices reduce attention towards external stimuli, as found in a study involving 115 monk-practitioners from Indian monasteries,...
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