The dark side of dominance: Victory can fuel sexual aggression in psychopathic men
New research finds that some men become more sexually aggressive after winning a competition—especially those with cold, dominant personality traits.
New study links antisocial behavior in teens to increased substance use by age 17
Prosocial teens are less likely to turn to substances, while antisocial behavior predicts higher risk, a study finds.
Scientists discover how to psychologically inoculate narcissists against dishonesty
Narcissistic people were more honest after receiving a specific ethical warning, according to a new study exploring how to prevent moral rationalizations.
Science fiction may help foster a sense of global solidarity by evoking awe, study finds
A new study suggests science fiction can boost global identification by evoking awe, an emotion tied to vastness and wonder.
Partisan identity drives social polarization more than race or religion, study finds
A new study reveals that political party affiliation is the most powerful driver of social polarization in the United States—surpassing race, religion, income, and education
Narcissists show heightened physiological arousal when talking about themselves
Narcissists get a physiological jolt when talking about themselves—especially when sharing stories of admiration, a new study reveals.
Teens in poverty use social media more—but don’t suffer more because of it, study suggests
Despite spending more time online, deprived adolescents aren't more negatively affected by social media use, according to a decade-long UK study of over 23,000 teenagers.
Verbal aggression in adult relationships linked to fathers’ behavior and adolescent friendships, 20-year study finds
Childhood exposure to paternal aggression and teen friendship turmoil may predict adult romantic conflict, according to new research.
Most people dislike being gossiped about—except narcissistic men, who welcome even negative gossip
New research published in Self & Identity challenges the assumption that everyone dislikes being gossiped about.
Dark traits and depression: Study finds psychopathy and Machiavellianism linked to more depressive symptoms
People with manipulative or impulsive personality traits may be more prone to depression, a new study finds. Narcissism, however, appears unrelated—unless measured in certain ways.
Genetic influence on political interest is stronger in high-income families, highlighting a gene-environment interaction
Adolescents from wealthier families are more likely to express genetic predispositions toward political interest, suggesting that socioeconomic status can amplify or suppress inherited tendencies
Study explores psychological pathways from attachment style to love addiction
Fearful attachment may fuel love addiction, according to a study exploring how anxiety and defense mechanisms shape unhealthy romantic behaviors.
Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success
In online dating, looks dominate—and surprisingly, men and women prioritize physical attractiveness the same way, according to a study of real-world swiping decisions.
Social media may be trapping us in a cycle of loneliness, new study suggests
Social media use—active or passive—predicts a steady rise in loneliness, according to a decade-long study.
People with psychopathic traits feel less pain—and assume others do too
Reduced sensitivity to pain could be the key to understanding empathy deficits in individuals with psychopathic traits, a recent study suggests.
