New psychology findings suggest that while we believe we have a grip on how men and women react to infidelity, our perceptions are influenced more by our own experiences and stereotypes than by actual differences.
Some theories suggest that dreaming acts like a kind of virtual reality that serves to simulate threatening or social situations, helping individuals prepare for real-life challenges.
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigated humans’ fear of venomous snakes across different cultures, finding that Somali and Czech participants shared a significant fear of vipers, hinting at a cross-cultural phenomenon.
New research reveals that guitar skills in extreme metal music are more linked to male competition and status than to attracting mates. The study, focusing on heterosexual male guitarists, suggests that technical proficiency in guitar playing serves more as a...
In study published in Behavioral Sciences, researchers have unveiled a significant link between the brain’s reward system and the intensity of romantic love. By developing a new scale, they have shown that the way our brains respond to rewards and...
Recent research found more relationships were established in The Bachelorette, providing evidence for evolutionary theories of partner selection that suggest committed relationships are more likely to emerge when women control the process.
Hispanic women in a study preferred men with light to moderate beards, viewing them as more attractive and better partners than those with long or no beards, a preference stronger than that of Iranian women. This intriguing research, highlighting cultural...
A new theory suggests that romantic love evolved from mechanisms originally serving mother-infant bonding, challenging another long-standing theory about the origins of human love.
New findings, published in Evolutionary Human Sciences, indicate that masculine faces are perceived as more attractive when they display a happy expression, suggesting that positive emotions can offset the negative perceptions linked to masculine facial features.
Men's support for feminine honor norms, which emphasize women's sexual purity, is linked to sexual jealousy and a preference for monogamy, according to new research. This association exists in both genders but is less significant in women when controlling for...
Why do people engage in self-sniffing? A new study published in Physiology & Behavior concluded that olfactory self-inspection serves numerous functions, which varies based on the specific body part being sniffed.
A study analyzing U.S. data from 1990-2020 found a strong link between rising poverty, income inequality, and homicide rates, especially in 2020. The research, published in Evolutionary Human Sciences, indicates that these socioeconomic factors, both independently and together, significantly impact...
Two studies reveal that women vary their makeup application based on context: they intensify it in social or mating scenarios and reduce or avoid it in threatening situations. This behavior, consistent across sociosexual and appearance orientations, is driven by the...
A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that the 2D:4D finger length ratio, influenced by prenatal testosterone and estrogen levels, correlates with certain psychopathological traits. Individuals with Amphetamine Use Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, or both, exhibited notably...
Are romantic relationships good for anything? A new study published in Evolutionary Psychology explored this question.