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Study uncovers the relationship circumstances that can increase the allure of alternative mates
Long-term romantic commitments typically fulfill love and intimacy needs and contribute to personal well-being. It…
Study: Americans more likely to vote for politicians who wear glasses
A new study in the journal Social Psychology provides evidence that wearing glasses can increase…
Perception of a rape perpetrator as a successful person decreases the likelihood of labeling it as rape, study finds
The perception of an alleged rapist as a successful person predicts whether people label the…
Study: People are strongly influenced by gossip even when it is explicitly untrustworthy
New research in the journal Emotion suggests that people are highly influenced by gossip, even…
Study finds attachment insecurity is linked to faking orgasms
A woman’s attachment style — how avoidant or anxious she is in close relationships –…
Narcissism and sadism predict likelihood of using ‘brainteaser’ questions in a job interview
New research has found a link between brainteaser interview questions and several negative personality traits.…
Willingness to take risks could explain a small part of the gender gap in religiousness
Research has consistently found that women tend to be more religious than men. A new…
Black Americans tend to be most upset by Black-on-Black crime, study finds
Black Americans show the highest levels of anger and shame after reading about Black-on-Black crime,…
Youth living in counties with a higher share of Catholics are less likely to use cannabis
New research has found evidence that the religious makeup of a county can influence cannabis…
Exposure to rap music influences African Americans’ attitudes about Black feminism, study finds
New research suggests that rap music can influence how African Americans’ view Black feminism. But…
Many smell disorder patients report decreased sexual desire after olfactory loss
New research suggests that losing your sense of smell could harm your sex life. The…
People with low self-esteem tend to seek support in ways that backfire, study finds
People with low self-esteem are more likely to seek support from an intimate partner in…
Study: Attraction to social media is linked to a preference for social isolation
The “social” in social media may be a misnomer. New research published in Psychological Reports…
Good-looking individuals have more morally permissive views on sex-related behaviors
Physically attractive people are more open-minded towards many behaviors relating to sexuality, according to a…
Going off of oral contraceptives enhances the appeal of alternative partners, study finds
A high-quality romantic relationship offers many benefits, including better health and higher reproductive fitness. In…