Social Psychology

A new study published in Chronobiology International suggests that night owls tend to exhibit higher levels of everyday sadism. Researchers provide evidence that a natural preference for staying up late is linked to enjoying others' pain.

New research suggests that people who endorse right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance are more likely to believe in the paranormal. This connection persists even when accounting for a person's tendency to rely on intuitive versus analytical thinking.

A new study suggests true AI neutrality is impossible. By analyzing how models describe political figures, scientists discovered that these systems align with the cultural and political values of their developers, often mirroring the worldview of their origin.

A new study finds that people who feel their lives bring value to society are significantly more likely to vote, volunteer, and donate to political causes than those who feel socially disconnected.

A new analysis bypasses subjective voter surveys to examine objective, county-level economic data. The research reveals that localized price increases for everyday necessities closely correlated with a shift toward the Republican candidate, especially in lower-income areas.

Highly self-centered individuals exude a natural charisma that makes them convincing speakers. However, a new study reveals that when these same people try to persuade others through writing, their arguments completely fall apart.

Exploring millions of books, researchers found that the phrase "feeling sexy" is primarily used to describe women. This linguistic trend suggests that female arousal is often linked to the awareness of being desired by others.

A recent study suggests political disagreements within families lead to psychological distress by breaking down positive communication. Researchers found that even politically neutral family members can become targets of moral outrage in highly polarized environments.

A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin reveals that Donald Trump's 2024 election coincided with changing social norms. Specifically, negative campaign rhetoric predicted a growing public acceptance of prejudice toward targeted minority groups.

Narcissists might not just be stubborn—their brains might be wired to ignore failure. New research shows that individuals with grandiose narcissism exhibit a blunted neural response to their own mistakes, preventing them from self-correcting.

A new study reveals that left-wing authoritarians frequently use egotistical tactics to manage their social image. Right-wing authoritarians are less likely to use these strategies, unless their beliefs are driven by aggression or submission.

A new study finds that a daily reading habit is linked to lower loneliness in older adults. For those with few close friends, reading may offer more emotional protection than attending organized social activities.

Despite their small numbers, incels loom incredibly large in public consciousness. A new study explains why: their stories hit our deepest evolutionary panic buttons regarding sex, status, and societal threat.

Decades after it was first measured, a stark psychological blind spot persists. A new study shows men systematically underestimate women's distress over sexual violence by a partner.

Hostility leaves a mark even when victims fail to notice it. A recent study shows that impartial observers can spot hidden mistreatment that pushes offenders toward future rule-breaking, operating entirely outside the victim's conscious awareness.