Using VR to take another perspective has been used to develop empathy but may backfire

Artificial intelligence acts as an ‘ideological chameleon’ and may deepen political polarization

Personality impairments link childhood maltreatment to adult anxiety

Higher overall disgust sensitivity was associated with a greater likelihood of identifying as a Republican and holding a conservative ideology

How companies use digital dark patterns to trick online consumers into handed-over personal tracking data for behavioral advertising

Research shows that people with low implicit self-worth, or a large mismatch between their conscious and unconscious self-esteem, are quicker to detect subtle facial expressions of anger and disgust.

A new study suggests that briefly watching hopeful, uplifting YouTube videos can effectively reduce momentary feelings of depression by boosting positive emotions and motivation, regardless of a person's baseline depression levels.

Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite

Emotional dysregulation and dissociation act as core psychological mechanisms that drive and bridge maladaptive traits to active or passive suicidal ideation (SI)

Taylor Swift fans lower climate concerns to justify her carbon footprint

To disclose or not to disclose: Peer influence and psychological factors in students' use of generative artificial intelligence

Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws

Six decades of research suggest people are more likely to join protests because of social connections and group ties than personal grievances alone, highlighting the powerful role of social networks in collective action.

A new study reveals that individuals with dark personality traits tend to achieve greater creative success because they possess a highly analytical, self-directed thinking style that allows them to bypass social norms and external constraints.

Men and women have different perceptions of how often young women experience sexual objectification, with men sometimes estimating higher frequencies than women themselves report

New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.

New research published in Deviant Behavior indicates that an intense obsession with celebrities tends to go hand in hand with criminal thinking patterns and vulnerable narcissism.

Fertility increases women’s desire for conspicuous luxury

Remembering past romantic relationships may actually strengthen current ones, according to new research

How companies quietly undercut dissent. A theory maps a common playbook to prevent stakeholder activism from gaining momentum

People become more confident when AI agrees with them, but don’t significantly reconsider their views when AI disagrees, University of Michigan study finds

Why modern design can strain your brain

Children with a higher polygenic index for ADHD tend to see a higher likelihood of their parents separating or divorcing

When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views

Just 20 minutes of calming music helps healthcare workers recharge: in a study of 724 healthcare workers, 20 minutes of restorative music improved mood and increased average self-reported energy from 56% to 83%

Genetics may influence how people respond to some traumatic experiences more than others, particularly in childhood, data from 144,000 people in the UK suggest

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

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