Social Psychology

Across several studies, people who signaled victimhood tended to be evaluated less favorably than those who faced similar situations without highlighting their suffering.

How do you spot a narcissistic leader? Researchers have found a clue hiding in plain sight.

A new study challenges the straightforward link between faith and ethical behavior at work. It reveals that an employee's internal spiritual connection and their company’s culture are critical pieces of a more complex puzzle.

Ever wonder why you struggle with tough goals, even with high motivation? A new study suggests the answer lies in emotional control.

After Donald Trump returned to the presidency in 2024, Democrats and Republicans sharply diverged in how they viewed the economy. A new study suggests these differences weren’t just partisan performance but reflected genuine beliefs.

In a polarized political climate, offending the other side can be a strategic move. New research shows how inflammatory rhetoric signals a candidate's loyalty to their base by proving they are unwilling to compromise with opponents.

When people feel their fundamental needs are being ignored by society, it can fuel an attraction to radical political movements. New research investigates how this sense of deprivation interacts with an authoritarian worldview to influence political sympathies.

The link between TikTok and disordered eating may be a cycle, not a one-way street. New research shows individuals with existing symptoms increase their viewing of diet content, a pattern a university ban did not interrupt.

Could a region’s economic health influence how its residents present themselves online? A recent study analyzed thousands of edited photos to explore an unexpected link between digital beauty standards and socioeconomic conditions.

A growing body of psychological research suggests wealth can foster selfishness, unethical behavior, and emotional disconnection, hinting that money might subtly reshape how people treat others.

People often change as they age—but do their darker tendencies shift too? A new study in Deviant Behavior suggests that Machiavellianism and psychopathy tend to decline over adulthood, while narcissism appears to stay relatively steady across the lifespan.

Breakups are rarely random. A new psychological framework shows that ending a romantic relationship often reflects a complex mix of attitudes, emotions, social expectations, and perceived control.

The social expression of narcissism may depend on internal stress levels. A new study suggests the body's physiological "wear and tear" can determine whether narcissistic traits lead to aggression or helpfulness.

Findings from PNAS Nexus suggest that in-person social environments have a greater impact on voting behavior than online ties, emphasizing the role of physical proximity in reinforcing political alignment in the United States.

Aggression in pornography is often seen as a product of male desire. A new study challenges this idea, finding that many viewers, especially women, are drawn to scenes that mix dominance, pleasure, and pain.