Social Psychology

An international survey reveals that spending more time on social media and dating apps is tied to lower body satisfaction. The study highlights how these platforms are linked to a higher drive for muscularity, particularly in men.

When Donald Trump unexpectedly praised face masks in 2020, his supporters began wearing them more frequently without actually believing they prevented disease. This unusual behavioral split reveals how trusted leaders can shape public habits during acute health crises.

Instagram posts tagged with #SexPositivity often promote objectification, narrow beauty standards, and commercial branding more than sexual empowerment, according to research published in Sex Roles.

Education is replacing race as the primary ideological divider in American politics, a new study finds. Less-educated Americans of all races are moving toward conservatism, while college graduates are becoming more liberal.

We often assume that birds of a feather flock together. However, new psychological research suggests that personality similarity doesn't actually predict friendship satisfaction. Instead, how you perceive your friends' positive traits plays a much bigger role.

A recent study explores how real-world offenders mimic the behavior of fictional characters from television, movies, and video games. Researchers found that many perpetrators adopt highly violent methods, though some deviate from their fictional blueprints due to practical limits.

Couples are more likely to separate when women outearn their male partners. A new study challenges the popular belief that traditional gender norms are to blame, suggesting instead that work-family conflict plays a much larger role.

As elections approach, instances of community violence often rise. A recent analysis of voting behavior suggests that African American voters residing in areas with higher hate crime rates are increasingly choosing mail-in ballots over visiting physical polling places.

A person's physical size might alter how they perceive the world. A recent study reveals that taller and heavier men are noticeably less sensitive to subtle masculine and feminine features when judging the gender of a face.

A large international study reveals that East Asian countries show the strongest tendency to embrace contradiction and change. The research suggests this dialectical mindset is deeply rooted in history rather than modern globalization or economic development.

While attractive political candidates often enjoy an advantage at the ballot box, new research indicates that a pleasing physical appearance is not linked to shifting how lawmakers actually vote once they take office.

A new study finds that Japanese fathers whose first child is a girl tend to develop more equal views on gender roles. The findings show how raising daughters can shift political attitudes, even in culturally conservative societies.

A new study reveals that specific psychopathic traits, like emotional coldness and recklessness, are associated with a poorer daily prison experience. However, manipulative traits do not share this same negative connection to overall wellbeing.

A new study challenges the popular claim that liberals have an "inverted" moral compass. Researchers found that while the political left extends compassion to outsiders, they still put family and friends at the top.