Social Psychology

Higher education is often viewed as a great equalizer. However, new research suggests the association between a college degree and women's economic equality is significantly weaker in countries that favor rigid social hierarchies and traditional gender roles.

A recent study of over two million tweets suggests members of Congress are increasingly using angry rhetoric on social media. Researchers found that Democratic lawmakers are disproportionately driving this trend of digital outrage to build their political brands.

When romantic relationships become obsessive or overly dependent, the underlying psychology can vary significantly. A new review reveals that manic love, emotional dependence, and love addiction each have distinct psychological profiles and should be treated as separate issues.

A massive analysis of population data in Finland links the decline in national church membership with the country's dropping birth rate. As secularization rises, couples that share a religious affiliation are becoming rarer, further suppressing first-time parenthood.

A recent study suggests that voters easily mistake AI-generated political content for reality. Participants actually rated fake debate responses as more genuine and on-topic than the exact answers provided by the real politicians.

Most Americans support democratic ideals, but millions hold views sympathetic to authoritarianism. A new nationally representative survey explores the public's appetite for suspending Congress and deploying the military to enforce federal policies.

Social media is often blamed for toxic political debates, but a new global study links digital aggression to offline issues. Researchers found that users in less democratic and economically unequal countries report experiencing significantly more online hostility.

Open science platforms are designed to share research quickly. A new study reveals that fringe researchers are increasingly exploiting these archives to legitimize debunked theories about race, genetics, and human behavior.

A new analysis challenges the notion that political independents are merely undercover partisans or apathetic citizens. Researchers found that most unaligned voters overwhelmingly prefer moderate ideologies and highly value political flexibility over rigid party labels.

People with higher levels of narcissism and psychopathy tend to experience lower physical and psychological reactions to acute stress. A recent study suggests these socially aversive personality traits might actually offer biological resilience during high-pressure situations.

Living in a region with strict social norms is linked to distinct psychological traits. A new study found that culturally tight societies often show higher levels of right-wing authoritarianism, racial stereotyping, and a greater need for order.

A new study reveals that left-leaning Americans are having significantly fewer children, driving the overall US fertility decline. Meanwhile, conservatives are maintaining steady birth rates, a demographic trend that could gradually shift the nation’s political landscape rightward.

Aggressive communication from political leaders does more than just grab headlines. Recent experimental research shows that exposing voters to highly confrontational, blaming political speech actively threatens their core moral values and reduces their tolerance for democratic opposition.