Individuals high in everyday sadism blame victims due to sadistic pleasure and reduced empathy. Further, these individuals showed reduced cognitive engagement in processing victim-related information.
A study of Japanese university rugby players found that higher testosterone levels significantly boost dominance behaviors as individuals climb the social hierarchy within their team, shedding light on the complex interplay between hormones and social dynamics.
A new study identifies how facets of sexual narcissism, particularly sexual exploitation and entitlement, predict specific coercive sexual tactics in both men and women, underscoring the importance of addressing these traits in prevention programs to combat sexual aggression.
A study reveals that while extraverted narcissism may protect against romantic burnout, antagonistic and neurotic forms heighten it due to a power struggle, with notable differences between genders affecting their partners' romantic satisfaction.
A study on the January 6 insurrection's impact found that despite its severity, Republican Party support only slightly decreased, rebounding quickly. This suggests that many voters prioritize partisanship over democratic norms.
New findings indicate that increased perceptions of societal polarization and negative encounters with opposing political expressions significantly heightened individuals' moral convictions on key issues.
A study in the European Journal of Social Psychology discovers a positive bias toward androgynous faces over masculine ones. Despite being harder to categorize, androgynous faces are seen as more trustworthy and aligned with moral values.
New research from the University of South Florida reveals societal biases where men's heterosexuality is questioned more than women's after same-gender acts, showcasing the precarious nature of male sexual identity. This widespread phenomenon persists regardless of the observer's background.
New research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows that social media's viral content amplifies moral panics, with studies revealing how likes and shares increase outrage over societal threats, deepening divisions and fears.
A French study found the comforting power of teddy bears primarily comes from emotional bonds, not their physical features. Conducted during European Researchers' Night, the research highlights how personal attachment surpasses visual, olfactory, and tactile characteristics in providing comfort.
A new study introduces a tool to measure "woke" attitudes, revealing a correlation with heightened anxiety and depression. These attitudes are less prevalent than assumed, with gender and political affiliation playing significant roles.
A new study sheds light psychopathy's personal toll, showing disinhibition is linked to significant life impairments, while boldness is related to mixed outcomes. Meanness appears to mainly harm social interactions.
A study shows verbal aggression towards umpires in baseball can sway their decisions, benefiting the aggressor's team. After being verbally abused, umpires call fewer strikes against the aggressor's team, subtly favoring them. This unexpected finding highlights the impact of psychological...
Research reveals that social media significantly impacts the brains and behaviors of children and youth, influencing mental health and brain development. Amidst rising screen time, it's crucial to understand these effects to guide healthier digital interactions for future generations.
A study found that while all Americans view disruptive protests negatively, white people feel stronger about it. Yet, paradoxically, such tactics boost white people's views of BLM's effectiveness. Black Americans' support for BLM remains unchanged by protest tactics.