A new study identifies how facets of sexual narcissism, particularly sexual exploitation and entitlement, predict specific coercive sexual tactics in both men and women, underscoring the importance of addressing these traits in prevention programs to combat sexual aggression.
Research across 12 studies supports the idea that nature boosts well-being by fostering authenticity and self-esteem, consistent with the biophilia hypothesis. Findings highlight nature's positive effects on life satisfaction and mental health, with self-esteem as a key mediator.
Neuroscientists have uncover that "mind blanking" corresponds with decreased brain activity across key regions, shedding light on a unique state of consciousness.
Scripps Research scientists discovered inhibiting stress-response neurons could cut alcohol use in PTSD and AUD sufferers, without lessening anxiety. This breakthrough points towards novel treatments for these intertwined disorders.
A new study shows that arousal, "dark" personality traits, and demographics influence whether individuals act on unusual sexual fantasies, enhancing our understanding of paraphilic behaviors.
New research reveals a link between social isolation and accelerated aging, showing that those more isolated are biologically older and at higher risk of mortality, highlighting the crucial role of social connections in health and longevity.
A recent study in Evolutionary Psychology found vaccination boosts body odor attractiveness but may reduce facial appeal in men. The findings shed light on the potential link between immune system activation and attractiveness.
Bright morning light shortens the time kids take to fall asleep at night, according to new research. Evening light intensity, on the other hand, delays sleep onset, highlighting the importance of natural light-dark cycles for improving children's sleep quality.
A study found that children with ADHD are more likely to be overweight and perform poorly in fitness tests, despite similar diets to peers without ADHD. This link underscores ADHD's impact on physical health from an early age, highlighting the...
A new study suggests framing depression as a "signal," not just a disease, reduces stigma and enhances recovery hope. This fresh perspective, highlighting depression's potential purpose, offers new avenues for understanding and addressing mental health.
Contrary to traditional beliefs, suppressing negative thoughts can reduce their intensity, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being, especially for those with high anxiety or posttraumatic stress, according to new research.
A new study in Neurology shows erectile dysfunction medications may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 18%. Exploring drug repurposing, researchers found men prescribed these drugs had a lower incidence of Alzheimer's, offering a promising avenue for prevention and highlighting the need...
Researchers have demonstrated that machine learning models can accurately identify emotions from short audio clips, performing with a level of accuracy comparable to humans.
Individuals with varying degrees of borderline personality disorder symptoms exhibit distinct music preferences, according to new research published in Psychology of Music.
A study reveals that while extraverted narcissism may protect against romantic burnout, antagonistic and neurotic forms heighten it due to a power struggle, with notable differences between genders affecting their partners' romantic satisfaction.