A study reveals a direct correlation between social media and photo-editing app use, notably Snapchat and Instagram, and a rising desire for cosmetic procedures. Engagement with online beauty standards, amplified during COVID-19, is leading more people to consider aesthetic enhancements.
New research in the American Political Science Review reveals that women's absence from politics, coupled with policy threats to their rights, significantly boosts their motivation to run for office, as seen in the 2018 "Year of the Woman." This surge...
New research in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin reveals that individuals in relationships tend to be more extraverted and report higher well-being than singles. The study explores how personality traits like extraversion, conscientiousness, and neuroticism influence life satisfaction and...
A study reveals that women's tendency to gossip about attractive rivals is driven by romantic jealousy. Interestingly, while attractiveness triggers gossip, self-esteem levels dictate its intensity, especially among friends. These insights underscore the complex interplay of jealousy, self-esteem, and competition...
Researchers discovered a crucial imbalance in the brain's striatum between glutamate and GABA in violent offenders with Antisocial Personality Disorder, regardless of psychopathy. This insight opens new paths for understanding and treating antisocial behaviors.
New research reveals that individuals with a strong sense of entitlement were more likely to ignore COVID-19 safety measures, visiting non-essential venues and endorsing conspiracy theories. This behavior highlights the complex interplay between psychological traits and public health responses.
A groundbreaking study spanning 45 countries reveals a complex relationship between political orientation and knowledge, challenging the notion that political extremists are more informed. The findings, involving over 63,000 participants, show varied patterns across nations.
Traditional gender roles lead to lower sexual desire but more frequent sexual activities in relationships, according to new research. The findings highlight the interplay between societal norms and intimate behaviors.
A study in Political Psychology reveals that people often lower their moral standards in political contexts, particularly against opposing groups. There was a consistent willingness to engage in or tolerate morally questionable behavior politically.
A Yale study finds women experience heightened anxiety and lower self-esteem when their physical femininity is challenged, debunking the myth that only men react negatively to gender stereotypicality threats.
Recent research reveals music tastes mirror political identities, with country music favoring Republicans and rock appealing to Democrats. The study underscores how cultural preferences are intertwined with political polarization, even extending to our playlists.
People tend to react negatively to research showing men outperforming women, and this appears to be driven by concerns of harm to women. This tendency persists across genders and is influenced by the sex of the researcher.
In a recent paper published in the Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy, Guy Crian critiques the “trolley method” of moral philosophy.
Feeling understood and acknowledged by others significantly influences our satisfaction in relationships, according to new research. This finding provides evidence of the primacy of being known over knowing others in contributing to relationship fulfillment.
Genetics account for about 33% of trust variations among people, according to data from 1,120 twins. The findings highlight the genetic basis of trust in different contexts, with political and general trust showing stronger genetic links than behavioral trust.