New research indicates that physical touches from teammates, like shoulder taps, significantly increase the likelihood of scoring a second free throw after a missed first attempt in women's NCAA basketball games.
A recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's not surprising, challenging the idea that novelty and surprise primarily drive sharing behavior.
Both liberals and conservatives negatively evaluate individuals with opposing ideological views on Facebook, with liberals displaying this bias three times more strongly than conservatives.
A study of 41 high-grossing teen romantic dramas from 1961 to 2019 found male characters expressed more romantic ideals while female characters' hookups often led to relationship terminations.
A recent UK study found a strong correlation between conspiracy beliefs and antisemitism. Beliefs about personal well-being and government malfeasance were notably linked to antisemitic attitudes towards Jews and the State of Israel, respectively, with global conspiracies correlating with generalized...
Recent Italian research published in PLOS ONE found that fear causes women to prefer immediate financial rewards over future ones more than men. Men's decisions remained unaffected by emotional states. The study used an online experiment with hypothetical monetary choices.
A large cross-cultural study has found a weak but significant negative correlation between conservatism and creativity, indicating that individuals with conservative views tend to exhibit lower levels of creativity.
Conversations about contentious topics like politics and religion with strangers are often more positive than anticipated, challenging the common belief that such discussions are likely to lead to negative outcomes.
Nostalgia significantly motivates individuals to engage in rituals, enhancing the meaning they ascribe to their lives. The findings highlight the deep psychological impacts of ritualistic behaviors influenced by nostalgic emotions.
A study reveals that nearly half of TikTok's sinusitis-related videos contain misinformation, mostly propagated by non-medical influencers. This poses risks as viewers may turn to ineffective treatments instead of seeking professional medical advice.
Individuals with dark personality traits, especially primary psychopathy and sadism, are more likely to accept gaslighting in relationships. Men, influenced by these traits, generally show greater acceptance than women.
A study found that children's willingness to interact with peers from rival ethnic groups is negatively influenced by their parents' strong perceptions of their own group's victimhood, particularly among minority groups.
Researchers have found that non-White immigrants in the U.S. experienced significantly higher stress and discrimination under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration.
A recent study harnesses a unique historical situation in China, where individuals were quasi-randomly assigned to farm rice or wheat, uncovering evidence that rice farming promotes more collectivistic behavior compared to wheat farming.
According to a new study published in Psychology & Aging, novel experiences cause greater emotional distress in younger adults compared to older adults, challenging age-related stereotypes.