Social Psychology

Individuals with socially aversive traits like narcissism and psychopathy don't just exploit others. A new study reveals they actually perceive the entire world as a profoundly bleak, dangerous, and meaningless place.

A new study in PNAS suggests that stressful relationships can physically age you. Researchers found that having "hasslers" in your social network is associated with a faster pace of cellular aging and increased risk of disease.

New research published in the International Journal of Sexual Health provides evidence that pain during sex is common for all genders. The study suggests traditional gender roles keep people from communicating, highlighting a need for better sexual communication.

A new study reveals that people with high psychopathic traits don't lack fear. Instead, their hearts race during scary situations, but their brains uniquely interpret this physical arousal as an exciting, positive thrill rather than a threat.

New research shows the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests didn't just mobilize existing voters. By shifting public attitudes on racial inequality, the massive demonstrations significantly increased local Democratic support in the presidential election.

A recent study suggests that high psychopathic traits are linked to reduced thickness in brain regions responsible for processing emotions. This neural pattern appears consistently, regardless of a person's criminal history.

A new longitudinal study of university students found that having non-controlling, supportive relationships is associated with slight increases in well-being, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience over the course of an academic year.

New research reveals that holding a grudge requires a specific emotional mix of hurt feelings and anger. Together, these emotions cause victims to view their offender as highly immoral, creating a psychological shield against future harm.

What is virtue signaling? Dive into the science and philosophy of moral grandstanding, social media behavior, and what it means to be genuinely "real."

Many people expect the world to end soon. A new study reveals that these apocalyptic narratives consistently predict how individuals perceive and plan to respond to real global hazards like climate change and artificial intelligence.

How we handle uncertainty might shape our politics. Research in Personality and Individual Differences indicates that a lower tolerance for ambiguity is associated with right-wing authoritarianism and populist attitudes, which tends to predict radical right voting.

A speed-dating study published in Personal Relationships suggests that opposites do not necessarily attract regarding extreme personalities. Evidence indicates that highly kind individuals never actually seek out malicious partners, but they simply fail to reject them.

A new systematic review of 19 studies reveals that abortion stigma remains a persistent issue in high-income countries. Researchers found that stigmatizing views are most common among men, political conservatives, religious individuals, and those with lower incomes.

A recent study indicates that feeling physically appealing gives workers the confidence to share new ideas and report problems. This effect relies on the underlying belief that physical appearance grants a person greater social influence.

A new study reveals that conservatives tend to view sustainable actions as less impactful than liberals do. This divide is driven by how uncommon these eco-friendly behaviors appear to be within their own political circles.