Researchers have found rising suicide rates among Black women in the U.S. from 1999-2020, particularly in those aged 15-24. Analysis shows age, period, and regional effects, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions and addressing structural racism.
A University of Cincinnati study used wearable tech to predict conversation dynamics and interest levels, suggesting AI could soon tell if a date is a "smash or pass" based on physiological responses like heart rate and perspiration.
A study reveals that the physical attractiveness of male entrepreneurs and venture capitalists significantly influences VC funding decisions in the European IT industry, highlighting the impact of looks on financial risk-taking.
A study found economic inequality boosts desires for wealth/status across social classes, driven by self-improvement in the less affluent and social comparison in the more affluent.
At the heart of friendships lies a concoction of emotions, where the warmth of companionship might sometimes be chilled by feelings of jealousy. Recent research published in Evolutionary Psychology delved into the study of this phenomenon, developing a novel measure...
A study reveals that our brains better remember and connect information from people we like. Conducted by Lund University researchers, it shows how social preferences influence learning and memory integration, with implications for understanding social biases and polarization.
A study spanning the U.S. reveals narcissism's link to health outcomes, showing states with higher narcissism levels have lower obesity and depression rates but more plastic surgery and less sleep.
A study in Psychiatry Research found that adolescents addicted to short-video apps like TikTok experience worse mental health, academic issues, and family relationships compared to moderate or non-users. The research surveyed 1,346 Chinese teens, highlighting the need for further investigation...
Despite societal changes, U.S. abortion attitudes appear stable because shifts within demographic, religious, and partisan groups cancel each other out, creating a deceptive appearance of overall consistency, according to new research.
A study conducted in Germany discovered that cravings for music and the occurrence of earworms tend to rise after listening to a song. Individuals displaying more pronounced personality traits of extraversion, psychoticism, and openness to experience exhibited a stronger inherent...
A study challenges the "crypto bro" stereotype, revealing U.S. cryptocurrency owners as diverse in demographics and political views. Economic factors, especially inflation, significantly influence their investment in digital currencies like Bitcoin, debunking notions of a homogenous investor profile.
A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior explored the psychology of involuntarily celibate women, or “femcels”, revealing their struggles with sexual frustration, a focus on personal rather than male grievances, and tendency toward non-violent means for empowerment.
Research shows White Americans feeling discriminated against are likelier to doubt election fairness. This perception of victimization influences skepticism about democracy, especially amid claims of election fraud like those around the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
A study finds that political allegiance may skew how individuals answer factual questions, demonstrating "expressive responding"—claiming beliefs to signal group loyalty rather than reflecting true beliefs.
Singlehood is a state experienced by a significant portion of the adult population. A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science sheds light on what leads individuals to remain single, focusing on the role played by the fear of relationship...