New research finds a link between firearm ownership, particularly among recent buyers and those who frequently carry weapons, and an increased inclination to support political violence.
Researchers have shed light on the perceived appropriateness of climate protest tactics and targets. Nonviolent actions like boycotts and marches, aimed at direct contributors to climate change, are favored, while aggression or targeting less responsible parties, like museums, are disapproved...
Contrary to popular belief, most American political debates occur in person, focusing on everyday issues rather than online conflicts with strangers, revealing a significant misperception linked to feelings of national hopelessness.
Recent research found that bystanders intervene in sexual harassment cases similarly regardless of the victim's race, challenging expectations that race influences intervention speed. In one study, men were slightly quicker to intervene for Black women, but overall, race did not...
New research finds that attractive attorneys are more likely to win cases, suggesting an unconscious bias in judicial decisions. This effect persists even when controlling for experience, race, and other factors
Recent research has found that both IQ and genetic markers can predict political leanings towards liberalism and lower authoritarianism, suggesting our political views may be partly wired in our DNA.
Uncertainty about immigration amplifies nationalist attitudes among Portuguese citizens, predominantly driven by economic rather than cultural concerns. This perception of threat strengthens support for anti-immigration policies.
Recent research suggests individuals with high psychopathic traits may not lack fear but instead enjoy fear-inducing situations, challenging traditional views on psychopathy and fear.
A recent study found that increased parasocial interactions with Donald Trump, where viewers form one-sided relationships with him as a media persona, correlate with more negative attitudes towards the former president.
New research finds biracial individuals are perceived more positively than monoracial ones in both the U.S. and China, across traits like attractiveness and trustworthiness, suggesting historical and genetic factors might influence positive social cues.
New research finds that intelligence and kindness are the most valued traits in a partner, overshadowing physical attractiveness, health, and socioeconomic status.
A study reveals intense Instagram engagement correlates with young women endorsing voluptuous body ideals, influenced more by platform engagement depth than usage time. This engagement fosters comparisons and pressures toward achieving such body types.
A recent study found right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation have significant genetic underpinnings. The findings highlight the genetic influence on ideological attitudes.
Loneliness is linked to addictive smartphone use among adolescents, with self-esteem and boredom proneness serving as partial mediators, according to a recent study.
A study in China found that using "watching eyes" images in online health surveys to deter misreporting actually increased dishonest responses, challenging assumptions about the effectiveness of such psychological interventions.