Romantic breakups correspond with changes in sexual identity during adulthood
A new study finds that the practical disruptions of a romantic breakup, such as moving or changing finances, are associated...
Your body makes its own cannabis-like chemicals as you run, and neuroscience research finds they keep rising all the way to the marathon finish line, a possible clue to the runner’s high
Most research on the runner’s high has looked at workouts under an hour. New research on marathoners and ultramarathoners found...
People with psychosis and a history of aggression are more likely to mistake negative emotions for positive ones
Misreading another person’s irritation or sadness as something positive could mean missing a cue to back off. A new study...
Expecting to lose economic standing hurts well-being more than expecting to gain helps it
Worrying about slipping down the socioeconomic ladder may take a psychological toll. Across four studies in Spain and the U.S.,...
Breast reduction surgery is linked to improved sexual function
A new meta-analysis reveals that breast reduction surgery is linked to improvements in sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. Researchers suggest...
Emotional struggles are linked to vulnerable narcissism but not grandiose narcissism, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis of 26 studies involving more than 12,000 adults found that vulnerable narcissism was moderately linked to difficulty managing...
The psychology behind Taylor Swift’s billion-dollar media empire
The intense, one-sided connections fans feel toward Taylor Swift and their fear of missing out strongly predict whether they will...
Psychopathy scores run a bit higher among Americans still living in their home state, study finds
Americans who still live in the state where they grew up score slightly higher on psychopathy than those who moved...
Psychologists showed extreme metal fans a series of disgusting images, and their reactions stood out
People who love extreme metal music report feeling less disgusted by gruesome artworks, album covers, and gross photos than nonfans...
American Catholics reported a greater sense of meaning in life after Pope Leo XIV’s election, study finds
A papal election may offer Catholics more than a new leader. A daily survey study suggests practicing American Catholics felt...