Recent research uncovers that mismatches between women's attire and expressions, coupled with men's sexual arousal, lead to significant misinterpretations of sexual interest. This misreading is notably linked to problematic sexual attitudes.
A study provides evidence that dark personality traits and aggressive humor styles significantly correlate with online trolling behaviors. Surprisingly, social exclusion was not found to increase trolling motivation.
A study reveals adults perceive Black children as less sensitive to pain than White children. This perception is mediated by beliefs about life hardships, potentially leading to disparities in pain management for young Black children.
Loneliness predicts decreases in extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, according to new research, suggesting that loneliness can erode social aspects of our personality over time.
A study reveals that specific facial features lead us to perceive individuals as belonging to higher social classes. This perception is deeply linked to stereotypes about competence and trustworthiness.
Recent research explored how narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism influence reactions to emotional stimuli. Findings suggest these traits influence how positive or negative images are perceived, with variations in response speed and emotional valence based on specific Dark Tetrad characteristics.
YouTube isn't just for entertainment; it's become a virtual health advisor. Nearly 9 out of 10 users watch health-related videos, with a vast majority letting these digital snippets guide their health decisions.
New research finds that consumer confidence and willingness to spend significantly increase when the political party they support is in power. This effect is particularly pronounced following presidential elections that lead to a change in governing parties.
Female streamers on Twitch self-sexualize more significantly than male streamers, hinting at a deliberate strategy to attract viewers in the competitive digital arena, according to a recent study.
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.