Not all voters define democracy the same way. A new study reveals how these differences affect political choices and enable democratic backsliding.
What makes single young adults happy? A new study finds that friendships matter more than family, personality, or self-esteem in shaping their overall life satisfaction.
New research finds that prosocial tendencies predict shifts in political ideology, particularly views on economic equality, but political beliefs do not seem to change prosocial behavior.
Digital dating abuse is linked to intrasexual competitiveness and low agreeableness, suggesting that rivalry and personality traits shape how people control their romantic partners online.
Social rejection in adolescence may encourage the development of dark personality traits, with loneliness playing a significant role in this process, according to a new study.
A new systematic review examining over 2,500 studies has uncovered a troubling link between high social media use and psychiatric disorders that involve distortions of self-perception.
People with narcissistic traits often struggle with compulsive social media use, but why? A new study points to fear of missing out as a key factor—while also showing that mindfulness may help break the cycle.
Childhood experiences with fathers can shape romantic beliefs for life. A study reveals that men raised with low-quality paternal investment are more likely to develop reduced expectations for male commitment and invest less in their own relationships.
Marriage norms are shifting, but proposals remain traditional. New research explores women who buck the trend and propose, revealing their experiences and the social reactions they face.
A study finds that being an atheist may not be the political death sentence many assume. While Republicans react negatively and Democrats positively, these opposing views often balance out.
Why do some people seem to settle for partners who aren’t the best fit? A study in Self & Identity suggests that the answer may lie in self-concept clarity.
Your brain loves social media—maybe too much. Every like, comment, and video activates dopamine, reinforcing compulsive scrolling.
A new study finds that when women feel objectified by their partner, they report fewer orgasms and greater emotional labor in sex.
Why are men so underrepresented in childcare? A new study in Sex Roles explores the stereotypes shaping public perceptions of male childcare workers—and how these biases influence support for greater gender diversity in the field.
A new study finds that childhood experiences shape dark personality traits in adulthood. Adverse events predict higher psychopathy, sadism, and narcissism, while positive experiences reduce these traits—except in cases of extreme adversity.