Social Psychology

A new psychological survey reveals that men and women frequently experience sexual thoughts that reverse traditional gender roles. Enjoying mental scenarios of female dominance or male submission is strongly associated with heightened physical arousal.

A study published in Applied Psychology suggests that childhood ADHD does not automatically lead to adult entrepreneurship. Instead, business entry depends heavily on intelligence and gender, mostly benefiting intelligent men.

When the gap between rich and poor grows, people become more likely to view themselves as objects to be looked at—and the effect holds equally for men and women, according to new experimental research.

New research reveals that men who crave social power and hold traditional views on masculinity are significantly more likely to expect women to spend heavy time and money on their physical appearance.

A new analysis of over 100,000 individuals reveals a notable link between watching recreational pornography and engaging in interactive online sexual behaviors like sexting. The research highlights the nuanced psychological boundaries dividing casual viewing from solitary compulsive habits.

The human mind is stranger than you think. Here are 101 fun findings from psychology and neuroscience research, on memory, sleep, perception and personality.

A new study suggests that voters whose preferred party loses a national election experience a decline in generalized social trust. This gap widens among highly polarized voters who harbor strong negative feelings toward opposing political parties.

A new study reveals that including numbers in food and beverage brand names makes consumers expect a better, more complex taste. Writing the numbers as words rather than digits amplifies this effect even further.

Is narcissism always a recipe for unhappiness? A large international study reveals that while seeking admiration boosts personal well-being globally, the psychological cost of a hostile ego depends heavily on the cultural values of the society you live in.

A recent review published in Aggression and Violent Behavior suggests psychopathy stems from dysfunction in the brain systems responsible for sensing and regulating the body's internal organs, offering a radical new perspective on the disorder.

A laboratory study reveals how underlying relationship doubts and mutual support systems influence the emotional tone and conversational engagement of romantic couples during everyday logistics and problem-solving tasks.

When a romantic partner frequently ignores you for their smartphone, the resulting sense of neglect can seep into the rest of your life. New survey data links partner "phubbing" to reduced household peace and increased sexual distress in women.

A new study dissects the internet "tradwife" trend, revealing how popular influencers use vintage aesthetics to sell a return to patriarchal gender roles. Behind the homemade bread, these creators are running lucrative digital marketing businesses.

A large analysis of business and law school graduates reveals that attending classes with a racially diverse student body is linked to higher median starting salaries, suggesting that diversity initiatives offer tangible economic benefits for all students.

Minority groups often reclaim offensive slurs as a tool for empowerment. However, newly published research has found that exposure to reclaimed homophobic language causes psychological distress in minority listeners and normalizes prejudice among majority observers.