A recent study found that Somali women in polygamous marriages experience significantly lower sexual function and higher psychosocial distress, including anxiety and depression, compared to those in monogamous marriages.
Feeling understood and acknowledged by others significantly influences our satisfaction in relationships, according to new research. This finding provides evidence of the primacy of being known over knowing others in contributing to relationship fulfillment.
A study spanning two decades reveals that individuals divorcing after age 50 experience heightened depression, worsened by estrangement from adult children. Surprisingly, while finding a new partner temporarily eases symptoms, the positive effect diminishes over time, highlighting the complex interplay...
A study in Sex Roles found a link between single Australian women's support for traditional dating scripts and their views on sexism, feminism, dominant partners, and relationship types, showing how romantic norms are influenced by broader gender attitudes and preferences.
A study across the U.S., U.K., and Germany found German men's earnings increase after marriage, while U.S. fathers face a decrease. U.K. men see a slight rise. Factors like partner's education and tax policies play a role.
A groundbreaking study on prairie voles reveals a brain-wide map of 68 regions activated during bonding, showing males and females share nearly identical neural patterns. Surprisingly, male ejaculation strongly predicts bonding-related brain activity in both sexes, challenging previous beliefs about...
A landmark study dives into how divorce predictors in the U.S. have evolved from the 1950s to 2010s, revealing shifts due to race and education. Despite societal changes, factors like marrying young and lacking a degree increasingly forecast marital dissolution.
A new study reveals how life's pivotal moments—from the joy of marriage and childbirth to the challenges of unemployment and loss—uniquely sculpt our journey to happiness. It uncovers the relationships between events, showing that the path to well-being lies in...
A study in Personal Relationships finds attachment avoidance influences sharing personal experiences. Researchers discovered individuals with higher avoidance tend to selectively share, favoring positive events to minimize vulnerability.
Data from a major retailer highlighted a preference for moderately sized products, with extra features like vibration, surprisingly, not being a primary factor in popularity. This suggests a preference for products that align more closely with natural anatomy.
A study in Lebanon found that married people and those open to experiences are less likely to engage in phubbing, while extraverts are more prone unless they feel lonely or bored. The study, emphasizing the role of personality and social...
Childhood maltreatment is linked to adult sexual motivations via basic psychological needs like autonomy, affecting both individuals and their partners, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Social support lessens, while discrimination and sexualized drug use worsen, compulsive sexual behavior disorder and problematic pornography use among cisgender sexual minorities, per The Journal of Sex Research.
A study reveals that the physical attractiveness of male entrepreneurs and venture capitalists significantly influences VC funding decisions in the European IT industry, highlighting the impact of looks on financial risk-taking.
A global study on 1,550 faces found attractiveness is less about symmetry, more about averageness and distinctiveness. Faces closer to a population's average are seen as more attractive, challenging traditional beliefs on beauty standards.