Racism and Discrimination

New research provides evidence that social media usage, particularly at higher frequencies, is associated with heightened belief in conspiracy theories. But the relationship between social media use and conspiracy beliefs only exists among people who have a strong conspiratorial mindset....

New research published in Body Image explores the consequences of body dissatisfaction for Black adolescents. The findings indicate Black teens who report body dissatisfaction are more likely to report depressive symptoms and self-objectification (viewing themselves as objects for others' judgment)....

Misogynistic language is extremely prevalent on discussion boards for involuntarily celibates (so-called 'incels'), according to new research that analyzed more than 3.5 million comments that were published over a 42-month period. The study indicates that incels' misogyny is intertwined with...

In a departure from prior findings, a new study from Brazil found no evidence that economic scarcity affects racial perception. The study indicates that the relationship between economic conditions and racial perceptions are complex and influenced by societal factors. The...

Supporters of former President Donald Trump are more likely to endorse political violence and have positive assessments of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, according to new findings published in American Politics Research. The study provides evidence...

A new study published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World compared the differing impact parenting has on personal happiness for White and Black individuals. White women with children demonstrate the biggest deficit in happiness compared to their childless...

Intersectionality has become an increasingly discussed concept when considering discrimination. It involves how people's differing identities interact to create systems of oppression for the individual. A study published in the Journal of American College Health utilizes this framework to explore...

A new study suggests that racist and sexist attitudes may be driving some Star Wars fans' dislike of the newer, more diverse characters in the franchise. The research has been published in Psychology of Popular Media.

Young adults with a strong desire to avoid ambiguity and achieve closure may actually be more likely to engage in "ghosting," according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. But these individuals also experience more...

Anyone who talks to conspiracy theorists knows that they’re never short on details, or at least “alternative facts.” They have plenty of information, but they insist that it be interpreted in a particular way – the way that feels most...

New research published in the Journal of Family Psychology finds that the more parents ascribe to a color-blind racial ideology, deny blatant racial attitudes, and deny White privilege, the less likely their children are to demonstrate sympathy toward Black victims....

A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family sheds new light on the sociodemographic factors that make someone more likely to be estranged from a parent. Compared to heterosexual respondents, gay, lesbian, and bisexual respondents were more likely to be...

Racist bullying increases the risk of poor mental health. It can cause loneliness and lead children to drop out of school. It can result in alcohol and substance misuse. But young people feel their teachers are dismissive of racist biases...

New research has found that race and ethnicity moderate the associations between the use of psychedelic drugs and major depressive episodes in a large, nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. The findings have been published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

New psychology research indicates that religion provided little protection against racism-induced mental health issues among Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings have been published in the Journal of Religion and Health.