Attachment styles predict experiences of singlehood and well-being, study finds
Attachment styles appear to influence the psychological well-being and experiences of singlehood among adults, with secure singles exhibiting the highest...
Republicans’ pro-democracy speeches after January 6 had no impact on Trump supporters, study suggests
A study revealed that pro-democracy speeches by Republican leaders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell had no measurable impact on the...
Physical touch from teammates appears to improve free throw accuracy in basketball
New research indicates that physical touches from teammates, like shoulder taps, significantly increase the likelihood of scoring a second free...
What drives us to share info? Belief alignment trumps surprise and novelty, study finds
A recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's...
Liberals three times more biased than conservatives when evaluating ideologically opposite individuals, study finds
Both liberals and conservatives negatively evaluate individuals with opposing ideological views on Facebook, with liberals displaying this bias three times...
Hookups lead to breakups for female characters in top teen romance dramas
A study of 41 high-grossing teen romantic dramas from 1961 to 2019 found male characters expressed more romantic ideals while...
New study suggests gut microbiota can influence brain structure
In a study recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers have found evidence suggesting that certain types of...
Psilocybin for chronic pain? Preliminary research sheds light on psychedelic’s potential
Researchers at the University of Michigan found that psilocybin significantly reduced chronic touch-related pain in rats without affecting heat-related pain....
Study reveals distinct connections between types of conspiracy beliefs and forms of antisemitism
A recent UK study found a strong correlation between conspiracy beliefs and antisemitism. Beliefs about personal well-being and government malfeasance...
Spontaneous self-affirmation is related to reduced boredom proneness via heightened meaning in life
A recent study found that individuals who frequently engage in spontaneous self-affirmation tend to perceive more meaning in their lives...