Evolutionary Psychology

A recent study indicates sexual functioning is crucial in avoiding involuntary singlehood, while body weight and having children from previous relationships are less significant factors. The research, which draws on data from 1,188 participants, highlights the complexity of contemporary dating...

A study featured in Scientific Reports investigated preferences for female eyelash lengths. Results indicated an eyelash length equal to one-third of the eye's width as most attractive across all races. Faces with extremely long or no eyelashes were deemed least...

New research from the University of Queensland suggests that individuals are subconsciously attracted to opposite-sex individuals with similar facial features. This challenges the traditional belief that "opposites attract," highlighting the role of facial similarity in perceptions of beauty during real-life...

Highly competitive women are more inclined to advise other women, especially those of similar attractiveness, to opt for shorter hairstyles in a potential attempt to lessen their rivals' attractiveness, reveals a study from Personality and Individual Differences. This behavior, seen...

Men tend to find women's faces more attractive when they are near ovulation, suggesting an unconscious preference for fertility cues, according to a study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology. While some men, especially those preferring long-term relationships, showed...

A recent survey in Canada found that young women who tend to compete more with other women and have a higher body mass index (BMI) are more willing to use risky diet pills. These pills were described as effective for...

A series of four studies looked into how women evaluate humor in men, finding that women prefer funny men, particularly physically attractive ones, viewing humor as a signal of investment potential, especially in the context of long-term mating. This research...

A recent study revealed that men who identify as incels have lower minimum standards for mate preferences compared to non-incel men, contrary to common assumptions. The research highlighted incels' poor mental health, cognitive distortions, high autism spectrum disorder prevalence, and...

New research indicates that the pursuit of social status can influence individuals to favor having fewer children, thereby postponing marriage and the birth of their first child. This finding offers insight into the declining fertility rates in economically developed countries,...

A recent study in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology discovered that men with larger trapezius muscles are perceived as more protective of offspring but less nurturing and less inclined towards long-term relationships. The study, conducted by Mitch Brown and Ryan...

A recent study in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences introduces a comprehensive model detailing 15 life domains essential for understanding psychological well-being, challenging traditional models. The research, led by Mohsen Joshanloo, emphasizes the significance of often overlooked areas, such as sexual desire...

A new study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology found no significant correlation between facial masculinity and self-reported paternal involvement or perceived paternal involvement. The research did, however, observe that men's facial attractiveness was negatively associated with perceived paternal...

How interested women are in short-term relationships and how much they value themselves as partners don't directly affect whether they prefer masculine facial features in men, according to new research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. However, these factors...

A recent study published in Human Nature sheds light on parental investment by birth fathers and stepfathers. The findings indicate that while birth fathers are typically the most involved in childrearing, the amount of time that a stepfather lives with...

Engaging in physical activities with others, such as dancing together, significantly increases the sense of bonding with the group but it does not necessarily lead to more generosity or altruism towards strangers within that group, according to new research. The...