Social Psychology

While most Americans want the government to formally define ultra-processed foods, fewer support grocery taxes or food assistance restrictions. A new study highlights how income, political affiliation, and personal beliefs shape public opinion on food regulations.

When deciding on a career path, heterosexual people tend to follow traditional gender expectations. However, new research finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals are much less likely to let societal norms dictate their professional interests.

Does protecting free speech harm vulnerable minorities? A new analysis of over 600,000 people suggests the opposite, finding that individuals who prioritize open expression hold significantly more tolerant attitudes toward marginalized groups.

Individuals exhibiting traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are noticeably more open to altering their physical appearance. A new study involving university students reveals a strong mathematical link between dark personality characteristics and cosmetic surgery acceptance.

By measuring facial expressions and heart rates, researchers discovered that momentary emotional reactions often align with political ideology, predicting whether individuals find factually true or false statements trustworthy.

How do prejudiced beliefs influence the ballot box? A comprehensive review of nearly 100 studies provides evidence that different types of sexism strongly predict political behavior.

While most children outgrow occasional fibs, new research shows that persistent childhood lying predicts a higher risk of antisocial behavior and criminal records in early adulthood. Escalating deception often signals a need for early intervention.

A new psychological investigation details how people with different psychopathic traits view their own identity, showing that emotional callousness is linked to a smaller likelihood of defining oneself through social connections.

New research provides evidence that combining minor psychological differences in cognition, personality, and interests can predict a person’s sex with 80 percent accuracy. These subtle traits might play a notable role in shaping our real-world career choices.

When young Americans use dating apps, political labels act as major dealbreakers. A new study in the European Sociological Review reveals that daters penalize opposing political views heavily, driven by assumed lifestyle clashes and fear of family disapproval.

Researchers have developed a dual-threat model to explain modern antisemitism. The findings suggest that believing Jewish people hold excessive power triggers unique psychological fears across the political divide.

People consistently assume that others are much more likely to lie and cheat than they actually are. Research in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that providing accurate information about honesty levels improves overall social trust.

A popular theory suggests voters reject opposing facts to avoid the emotional pain of being wrong. New research tested this idea and found that managing our feelings does not actually close the partisan divide over basic reality.

A recent nationwide survey suggests that adults who strongly approve of the National Rifle Association are more likely to justify and express a willingness to participate in politically motivated violence.

A new study suggests that experiencing a mental illness is becoming a distinct political identity, particularly among Gen Z. Those who strongly identify with their mental health conditions are increasingly demanding expanded healthcare, education, and welfare funding.