Narcissistic and perfectionistic tendencies are linked to workaholism among academicians, study finds
Workaholism among academicians is associated with perfectionism, narcissism, and an unhealthy motivation to outperform others, according to new research published...
Women demonstrate greater creativity during ovulation, possibly as a signal of reproductive fitness
According to a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, women demonstrate increased creative thinking...
New study indicates that thinking about God can suppress creativity ability among monotheistic believers
New research provides evidence that thinking about God can stifle the creativity of believers, particularly among those who adopt a...
People with higher socioeconomic status have lower emotional intelligence, especially at high levels of inequality
A series of studies published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that people of higher socioeconomic status (SES) score...
Do wild animals get PTSD? Scientists probe its evolutionary roots
Every few years, snowshoe hare numbers in the Canadian Yukon climb to a peak. As hare populations increase, so do...
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy associated with sleep improvements among PTSD patients
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy might help improve sleep in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a secondary analysis of data...
Neuroimaging research suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 leave a lasting mark on the brain
The team found marked differences in gray matter – which is made up of the cell bodies of neurons that...
Celebrity scientists tend to sway the public toward greater acceptance of evolution, but not when religious identity is threatened
A study published in the journal Public Understanding of Science suggests that celebrity scientists tend to foster greater acceptance of...
Preconception cannabis use linked to an increased risk of postpartum depression
A new longitudinal study provides some initial evidence that preconception cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of postpartum...
Trust in science and support for Trump identified as key predictors of COVID-19 preventative behaviors and vaccine intentions
A team of researchers from the University of South Carolina Upstate have uncovered political and psychological factors associated with important...
Adolescents’ attachment security predicts their engagement in prosocial and health protective behaviors during the pandemic
A prospective study published in the journal Child Development found that adolescents’ attachment security at age 12 predicted their engagement...
Longitudinal study shows how parasocial relationships changed over time during the COVID-19 pandemic
"Our favorite celebrities and fictional characters may become even more important components of our social worlds when we experience severe...
Mothers are less likely to endorse status-related life goals than women without children
A longitudinal study published in the European Journal of Personality found evidence that life goals remain relatively stable over time,...
New psychology research identifies a robust predictor of atheism in adulthood
People who grew up in a home with relatively little credible displays of faith are more likely to be atheists,...
Want to discuss politics civilly? Research says, cultivate a little humility
We’re approaching that time of year again when families will gather to celebrate the holidays, and perhaps you are already...