East Asian cultural psychology may stem mainly from ancestral adaptations to Ice Age Siberia rather than Confucianism or Rice farming

A study has worked out what women really look for in a partner - "Kindness" was the most important trait, with nearly 90% of women thinking it was a top priority

Study finds intelligence and education predict disbelief in astrology

By end of 6 week trial, both microdose LSD (20 micrograms) and placebo groups showed significant reductions in ADHD symptoms

Low-quality father involvement leads sons to invest less in romantic relationships, study finds

Praising heroes publicly is not just admiration, it’s self-promotion

Study found that women who reported higher levels of self-objectification were more likely to fake orgasms, perform desire for their partner, and tolerate discomfort during sex

Most people dislike being gossiped about—except narcissistic men, who welcome even negative gossip

How good and bad childhood experiences shape dark personality traits

Study reveals age-related differences in how children with social anxiety handle errors

Parenthood linked to shifts in gender ideology, study finds

Anxiety disorders in children can be screened through school health care

Study confirmed the existence of the orgasm gap

A clinical trial found that Therabot, an AI therapy app, significantly reduced symptoms in patients with mental disorders over 8 weeks

Study suggests that love functions as a signal to potential alternatives that one is off-limits, rather than suppressing one’s own pursuit of other options

More and more people are choosing not to have children

Pro-life people partly motivated to prevent casual sex, study finds

Poorly designed software in the workplace leads to a higher risk of burnout

Study finds football teams move collectively as a single person

JAMA: Women do experience anger similar to men (see footnotes for individual papers

Transgender people prescribed gender affirming hormones are at significantly lower risk of depression, a new study shows

"Paying attention" may be overrated for kids - For children, "distraction" might be a learning strength, suggests new study

Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success, far more than any other trait like intelligence, height, or occupation

Poor sleep may fuel conspiracy beliefs, according to new research

Letting teens drink alcohol at home may lead to heavier alcohol use as young adults, study finds

Words used to describe rape victims (such as ‘scantily clad’ and ‘being promiscuous’) can have effect on jail time for offenders

Individuals with extreme political beliefs, whether on the left or the right, are more likely to engage in collective action, even if the movement does not align with their ideology

Why straight women watch lesbian porn: study identifies factors: desire for authentic depictions of pleasure, lack of degradation, and relatable sexual experience

New research found individuals with lower levels of cognitive flexibility were more likely to report personal barriers to vaccination—that is, they tended to state that vaccination conflicted with their personal beliefs

Women in relationships with men diagnosed with ADHD experience higher levels of depression and a lower quality of life

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