Massive psychology study offers an unprecedented look into how personality and intelligence intertwine
A comprehensive study has established a connection between personality traits and cognitive abilities, indicating that certain cognitive skills can provide insights into an individual's personality and vice versa. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research...
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Examining the interactions between love, relationship satisfaction, jealousy, and violence in young couples
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...
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Divorced parents with little or no contact with their children are lonelier and less satisfied with their lives
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,...
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The desire to have a romantic partner is associated with lower life satisfaction, but more so in older adults
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...
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New study helps to clarify how the number and nature of childhood traumas are associated with depression outcomes
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...
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Study finds the political impact of marriage varies by sexual identity
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...
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Psychologists are digging into the troubling phenomenon of tiredness with life
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...
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Ashley Madison users have little moral regret about sexual infidelity while expressing high levels of love for their spouses
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...
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Study identifies processes linking parent’s anxious overprotection to reduced academic confidence in their children
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...
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Study finds regular exercise can help protect against the consequences of significant life stressors
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...
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New research helps explain why relationship satisfaction tends to be lower in role-reversed heterosexual couples
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...
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Owners of sex dolls are less prone to sexual aggression, but also have lower sexual self-esteem
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,...
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Large study provides evidence that goal incongruence can harm romantic relationship satisfaction
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...
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One in four people may experience estrangement from a sibling in adulthood, study finds
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...
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A surprisingly simple task appears to boost attachment to your spouse and marital satisfaction
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.
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