Social Psychology

The growing political divide between men and women might have roots in the family. A recent study shows that partnered fathers who worry about an impending divorce increasingly lose trust in democratic institutions over time.

New research suggests the specific words used to describe people in the commercial sex industry significantly shape public bias. The findings provide evidence that terms like "sex worker" carry much less stigma than words like "prostitute."

Americans who leave Christianity adopt more progressive political views than those raised entirely without religion. A new study links this leftward shift to the amount of social threat these individuals perceive from conservative religious groups.

Have you ever struggled to remember the name of someone you just met? A recent study suggests that the natural memorability of a person's face plays a significant role in whether you will actually recall their name.

A recent psychology study suggests that political polarization over environmental policies is strongly linked to an underlying gap in objective, factual knowledge about the causes and consequences of climate change.

Being highly certain about your positive feelings for a romantic partner is associated with a happier, more stable relationship. A new study shows this confidence also predicts better mental health, particularly for couples together for many years.

A new study reveals that feeling morally angry makes you more likely to share misinformation online. Researchers found that anger causes people to act impulsively and ignore source credibility, fueling the rapid spread of fake news.

College psychology textbooks still struggle to accurately present controversial topics and historical events, according to new research. While some improvements have occurred, textbooks frequently repeat scientific urban legends.

A geographical analysis of the United States reveals that regional mental health is closely tied to local economic conditions. Communities with higher household incomes, lower commute times, and more college graduates consistently report better psychological well-being.

Decades after a famous psychological experiment exposed the dark side of human obedience, researchers found that people are just as likely to follow harmful orders from a female authority figure as a male one.

New research has identified the specific psychological mechanism that drives deep connections between humans and AI. Scientists found that perceived responsiveness—when a chatbot makes users feel understood and validated—is the key to forming meaningful digital bonds.

People who manipulate their peers through gossip and exclusion are largely motivated by dark personality traits. A new study shows that possessing a bright and benevolent worldview does almost nothing to prevent this type of social sabotage.

Do manipulative people truly lack a moral compass? New research suggests otherwise. While antagonistic individuals judge immoral peers less harshly, they still find them physically unattractive, indicating their leniency is actually a psychological defense mechanism.

A new study reveals a widespread "failure gap," where people systematically underestimate how often bad outcomes happen. This bias is linked to how rarely failures are discussed in the news and on social media.

A new study suggests that excessive short video consumption connects to a sequence of psychological challenges. Problematic use of platforms like TikTok predicts higher loneliness and elevated anxiety, which are associated with lower overall life satisfaction.