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Study uncovers reciprocal relationships between sexting and the online sexual victimization of minors
Scientific research published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior provides new insights into the…
Black conservatives attract white support when advocating against their in-group’s interests, study finds
Black people who espouse conservative stances on racial issues are especially popular among white Americans…
Smartphone dependency linked to reduced relationship satisfaction in college students
People who feel psychologically dependent on their smartphone also tend to be less happy with…
Placing masculine terms before feminine ones can influence the recall of research results
Whether feminine terms are used before or after male terms can influence people’s interpretation of…
Emotions linked to political ideology influence how people process information
Fear and anger related to the 2016 presidential election and climate change had different effects…
Right-wing authoritarianism linked to an enhanced sense that one’s life matters, study finds
People who endorse right-wing authoritarianism tend to have a greater sense of meaning in life,…
Study: Intimacy with God is driving the gender difference in biblical literalism
A new study sheds light on why women are more likely than men to believe…
Relationship stigma associated with negative outcomes for individuals’ well-being
New research has found that facing stigma from friends and family because of your romantic…
Personal responsibility could help explain why conservatives are healthier than liberals
Research has found that political conservatives tend to be healthier than their liberal counterparts. Now,…
Study finds sexism encourages choice explanations for the gender income gap
New research in Psychology of Women Quarterly suggests that sexism rationalizes gender income inequality by…
Socially conservative politicians use less complex language, study finds
New research from Europe has found that culturally liberal politicians use more complex language than…
Attachment anxiety linked to a steep decline in men’s sexual desire during the ‘honeymoon’ phase
Anxiously attached men tend to have a steeper drop in their sexual desire over the…
Cats tend to be less healthy and more anxious when their owners are neurotic
New research in PLOS One has found that a cat owner’s personality is associated with…
Researchers find a link between income inequality and racial bias
A new study provides evidence that income inequality is related to racial bias in the…
Positive body image linked to better — and safer — sex
Having a positive body image isn’t just associated with greater sexual desire and self-esteem –…