Evolutionary Psychology

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...

Laughter is an ancient and versatile social tool that we share with animals. It serves three basic social functions: reward laughter enhances playfulness, affiliation laughter reassures and soothes, while dominance laughter asserts superiority. It plays a key role in smoothing...

Women who experienced difficult childhoods, including emotional and physical neglect, tend to have their first menstruation at an earlier age and start having children earlier, according to a study. The findings suggest that childhood adversities can have long-term effects on...

Have you ever wondered what make people believe they’re desirable as a partner? A study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior explores what factors lead people to believe they’re wanted for short and long-term relationships.

A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology found that individuals rated as above-average in physical attractiveness tended to have better health compared to those considered average-looking after a 10-year follow-up assessment. The research supports the notion that...

A new study suggests that decreases in brain size in modern humans may be driven by natural selection in response to climate change and environmental stress, starting around 15,000 years ago. The research indicates that the human brain continues to...