A study in PLOS One found that satisfaction was the most central factor in romantic relationships among young Peruvian couples, positively linked to commitment and intimacy, and negatively related to violence. The research also revealed gender differences, with males showing...
A study in the Netherlands looked at older divorced parents and found that those who had little or no contact with their adult children had lower levels of well-being. This means they were less satisfied with their lives, felt lonelier,...
A study published in the Journal of Personality found that individuals with Dark Triad traits (psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism) are more satisfied in their romantic relationships when their partners possess similar traits, suggesting a mutual understanding and compatibility in their...
A study published in Personal Relationships found that among single individuals aged 18 to 75, those who had a stronger desire for a romantic partner generally reported lower life satisfaction. Interestingly, this association was more pronounced in individuals above the...
Childhood trauma has been linked to mental health challenges later in life, and a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that adverse childhood experiences can worsen depression symptoms and treatment outcomes. The findings emphasize the need to...
New research indicates that marriage and political activism are intertwined, but the nature of this relationship differs based on sexual identities. Married heterosexual individuals tend to be less politically active, while sexual minorities, particularly lesbians and gay men, may experience...
Psychologists are seeking to better understand the phenomenon of tiredness of life and unpick what is unique about it. One of the distinctions in tiredness of life is that there is no desire for, or mourning of, a future; only...
A study conducted on users of Ashley Madison, a dating website geared towards facilitating affairs, found that low quality of the relationship with the primary partner was not a major driver of infidelity and infidelity did not predict decreases in...
New research sheds light on how parents' tendency to be overly anxious and protective affects their child's academic performance in college. The study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, identifies several interpersonal and intrapersonal processes that play...
Recent research published in Mental Health and Physical Activity investigated the relationship between significant life stressors, resulting psychiatric illness, and exercise. The findings indicate that those who consistently exercised were more likely to be resilient in the face of life...
Recent research published in Sex Roles explored the consequences for heterosexual couples who do not follow traditional gender norms where the male is the primary provider. The study's findings indicate that in role-reversed relationships, the woman is seen as more...
An online survey of owners of sex dolls in multiple world countries showed that they were less prone to sexual aggression compared to persons who do not own sex dolls. They were also more likely to see women as unknowable,...
A meta-analysis of 32 studies sheds light on the relationship between couples' interdependence and their relationship satisfaction. The new findings, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, indicate that couples with unified goals report the most satisfaction, while those...
A 6-year study explored sibling estrangement, i.e., cessation of contact or loss of emotional closeness between brothers and sisters in adulthood. They found that 28% of respondents had at least one estrangement episode with a sibling, while 14% had multiple...
Simply looking at pictures of your spouse helps to boost infatuation, attachment, and marital satisfaction, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychophysiology.