Narcissistic people are more likely to feel ostracized and misread social cues
Despite their swagger, narcissistic individuals often misread social interactions as rejection, reinforcing feelings of exclusion and insecurity.
Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests
Contrary to popular belief, conspiracy theories may not drive democratic decline—rather, those who reject democracy seem more prone to conspiratorial thinking.
Sadness “leaks” into social behavior and physiology—and men may overcompensate
A new study finds that sadness can leave a trace—even in silent body language and physiology.
Incel forum users arrive angry—and their language gets more extreme over time
A study of incel forum activity reveals high levels of anger and violent language, with users bringing these tendencies with them from elsewhere online.
Are sheriffs easing off traffic tickets to sway voters? New study says yes
Traffic fine revenues drop during sheriff elections, hinting at strategic enforcement tied to reelection efforts.
Political conservatism increasingly linked to generalized prejudice in the United States
Racism, sexism, and other biases are growing more closely linked, especially among politically conservative Americans, according to a new study.
Some with psychopathic traits stay out of trouble — here’s what may explain the difference
A new study finds that early life experiences can influence whether people high in psychopathy engage in criminal behavior.
Men underestimate each other’s willingness to seek help for depression, study finds
Many men wrongly assume other men are unwilling to seek help for depression, which may discourage them from seeking help themselves, new research shows.
New study reveals “striking” political divide in who trusts their doctor
A partisan divide has emerged in how Americans trust their doctors. New research suggests Democrats are now more likely than Republicans to rely on and follow medical advice.
Authoritarian attitudes linked to altered brain anatomy, neuroscientists reveal
Neuroscientists have uncovered distinct brain structure patterns linked to authoritarian beliefs on both sides of the political spectrum.
Measles is back and anti-vaccine sentiment is to blame
Measles is surging again, and experts say fear, mistrust, and misinformation—not just ignorance—are fueling vaccine hesitancy.
Happy sexless couples exist—but they are very rare, according to new psychology research
A large study finds that regular sex—around once weekly—is typical in highly satisfying relationships, while sexless but happy couples are rare.
Changing implicit stereotypes helps men see themselves as more caring
Men may identify more with caring and connection when stereotypes linking these traits to women are disrupted, according to a new study.
New study links “destiny beliefs” to post-breakup contact and tracking
A belief in soulmates is linked to increased efforts to monitor or contact an ex after a breakup, according to recent findings.
People with intellectual humility tend to handle relationship conflicts better, new study finds
New research suggests that intellectual humility helps couples get along better and argue less.
