Evolutionary Psychology

People tend to view attractive others in a favorable light, perceiving them to have more positive traits compared to unattractive people. A new study published in the journal Social Neuroscience presents evidence that these positive traits more often relate to warmth —...

Women tend to generate more novel ideas during ovulation compared to non-fertile phases of their ovulatory cycle, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology. The findings add to a growing body of research that indicates creativity plays...

When you are facing stressful situations with another person, is it better for them to stay calm or be stressed out alongside you? Though it may seem intuitive that it is preferable for one party to remain calm, a study...

A series of two studies published in Evolutionary Psychological Science suggest that people from harsher environments – encompassing poor health, education, and wealth – are less likely to engage in artistic activities relating to delayed gratification due to unaffordability of...

Can we differentiate laughter directed toward friends from laughter directed toward romantic partners? A series of three studies published in Journal of Nonverbal Behavior suggest yes, finding that friendship laughter was deemed more natural and less vulnerable than romantic laughter.

A new study published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences sought to replicate the finding that there is a positive association between altruism and mating success. However, it revealed no relation between altruism and various indices of mating success.

A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science reported that upward appearance comparison predicted increased envy among women; this, in turn, predicted willingness to spread negative – but not positive – gossip about an attractive woman.

A systematic survey among evolutionary scholars suggests a lack of progress in the discipline of human evolutionary science. Many scholars are concerned that political trends in academia are contributing to increased hostility toward the field.

A pair of studies published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences shed light on how intrasexual competition may impact women’s judgments of other women.

Whether make-up results in women appearing more aggressive or a better potential leader depends to some extent on their perceived attractiveness, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings suggest that make-up's function as a signal...

Individuals who accept human evolution tend to exhibit reduced levels of prejudice compared to those who reject the scientific theory, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The study indicates that disbelief in evolution...

New research published in Evolutionary Human Sciences examines how reproduction-related variables are related to psychological well-being among women. The findings indicate that strategies that can improve women's reproductive success do not necessarily lead to heightened happiness or satisfaction with life.

According to a series of three studies, there is a stronger negative emotional and avoidance reaction toward unfamiliar – compared to familiar – older adults, confirming source effects of disgust toward this population. However, there were no moderating effects of...

A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science examined the value of male physical strength in shaping perceptions of their ability to protect and nurture offspring.