Mismatched desires for physical contact can negatively affect romantic partners

Young adults experience high loneliness despite having large friend networks

New findings indicate that speakers who use “ums,” “ahs,” and corrections are consistently rated as less knowledgeable than those who speak fluently

Perceived spiritual strength of a group drives extreme self-sacrifice through collective narcissism

A new study suggests we may be misreading our dogs’ emotions more often than we think

Doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals: when people who were worried about achieving an identity goal were induced to experience a meta-cognitive doubt…

Outrage at individual bigotry may undermine support for systemic racial justice

Mass shootings are associated with increased local voter turnout but do not change presidential vote choices, showing that exposure to gun violence mobilizes voters locally without producing broader shifts in national electoral outcomes.

Difficulty maintaining relationships is a major driver of modern singlehood, Greek study suggests

Longitudinal study suggests psychological well-being predicts later self-control, rather than self-control increasing well-being

Study found divergence in how mothers and fathers perceived their relationship over time

Listing gaming on your resume might hurt your job prospects

Couples share a unique form of contagious forgetting, new research suggests

Research shows that swearing can increase physical strength and endurance | Swearing Improves Strength Through State Disinhibition

Recent LSD use linked to lower odds of alcohol use disorder

Women partnered with men reported doing more unpaid household labor than women partnered with women

Parents who support school prayer also favor arming teachers

Most Top-Achieving Adults Weren’t Elite Specialists in Childhood, New Study Finds

The rise of far-right extremist movements has led to an increase in religious and ethnic violence across the globe

Men who are concerned about maintaining a traditional masculine image may be less likely to express concern about climate change to avoid appearing feminine

When users swipe through profiles on dating apps, their brains make split-second decisions based on 2 cognitive processes: one assesses facial beauty and another interprets “vibe” or social context of photo

New research suggests that a potential partner’s willingness to protect you from physical danger is a primary driver of attraction, often outweighing their actual physical strength

Testosterone hormone affected men’s general perception of women

The thought processes of cheaters closely resemble those of criminals, study suggests

Smile and the world will trust you: How mimicry shapes first impressions

Alcohol use linked to lower psychological resilience in soldiers

When children in a disadvantaged position believe their status is unchangeable, they may adopt beliefs that justify the existing hierarchy to make sense of their reality

People who identify as politically conservative are more likely than their liberal counterparts to find “slippery slope” arguments logically sound

Purpose in life acts as a psychological shield against depression

Eye-tracking study reveals that calorie labels only influences people who are already actively trying to lose weight

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