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.
A study reveals women in STEM have achieved parity with men in grant funding, publications, and recommendations, showing progress towards gender equality. However, challenges persist in teaching evaluations and salaries.
New research overturns the myth of impulsivity as a power trait, revealing that self-control and aligning actions with goals actually elevate perceptions of power and leadership suitability. Achieving or exceeding modest goals is more empowering than unmet ambitious ones.
Researchers have found that our ability to understand emotions from facial expressions is influenced by culture and language. Findings show that words like 'disgust' can alter brain connectivity, depending on cultural background, challenging the belief that emotional recognition is universal.
A new study reveals many Americans struggle to distinguish fact from opinion, critical for navigating political information. The findings have profound implications for civic discourse and the democratic process.
Pandemic-induced psychological distress, marked by stress, anxiety, and depression, has significantly impacted work productivity, especially among remote workers and the self-employed. Research highlights that the added stress depletes willpower, crucial for self-regulation and productivity.
A new study explores how anti-piracy messages affect intentions to pirate TV/films, revealing gender and attitude play key roles. While prosocial messages have little impact, threatening messages tend to increase piracy intentions in men with favorable views towards piracy but...