A new University of California, Davis, study analyzing romantic first impressions shows that compatibility and popularity among the dating pool are influential in shaping who people pursue as potential romantic partners.

A study published in Military Psychology explored the relationship between romantic relationships, suicide, and self-harm in military members. Their findings indicate that for about 30% of suicidal soldiers in the study, their romantic relationship is either a reason to live, a reason to die, or fluctuates between both. Additionally, those that shared their relationship experienced problems and were also likely to have self-harmed.

You might be tempted to boss yourself into writing. But, it turns out, subterfuge is equally effective—and definitely way more fun. Try it out and see what happens to your writing. Then, you can get on with enjoying the rest of your life.

Many of us spend our lives chasing "happiness," a state of contentment that is more difficult for some to achieve than others. Research published in Psychological Science suggests that one reason happiness can seem so elusive is that our current feelings can interfere with memories of our past well-being.

A new scientific paper has confirmed the power of curse words – and not only to shock.

New research published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science suggests that people view the single life as an opportunity to focus on self-development. Having more time for themselves, being able to focus on their goals, and having no one else dictate their actions were among the most highly rated benefits of being single.

Can watching porn give men erectile dysfunction? A study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research suggests that pornography use does not predict problems in erectile functioning or sexual satisfaction. ...

People with “dark” personality traits tend to behave in less environmentally friendly ways in everyday life, and view pro-environmental behaviors as imposing a greater burden, according to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology. The findings provide evidence that personality traits influence how people perceive the costs and benefits associated with pro-environmental behaviors.

An interdisciplinary team of researchers have launched a new project to test popular and academic theories about why some people are atheists and others are not.

In the aftermath of Brexit and Trump’s 2016 presidential victory, the commentariat scrambled for explanations of these surprising and—to many—distressing events. One story that quickly won widespread acceptance appealed to misinformation.

New psychology research shows just how easy it is to sway a person’s perceptual judgments, leading them to think they see something that is not there. According to the findings, a short verbal statement can alter a person’s visual perception, especially if they are more susceptible to social influence. The findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.

Unrelated people with eerily similar appearances seem to share many genetic variations, a study has found.

Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients feel, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.

Creating our Future is an initiative unlike any other. A national conversation on research in Ireland, it engaged the public on the future on a scale never seen previously. Between July and November 2021 the public were invited to submit their ideas about what researchers in Ireland should explore to create a better future. It sought to engage people who are not usually invited to brainstorm about research and its role in Irish society.

People perceived as high in self-control tend to be dehumanized as more robotic and machine-like, according to new research published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. The findings provide evidence that this form of “robotic dehumanization” can have detrimental social consequences.

As psychiatry, which uses medical and biological methods to treat mental disorders, has largely overtaken psychotherapy, which relies on non-biological approaches such as conversation and counselling, psychotherapists have sought alternative challenges. One common approach is to focus on enhancing the happiness of mentally healthy people, rather than relieving the mental pain and trauma of those who are suffering.

Influence of fake news is undermining public trust in democratic institutions, regardless of whether people believe it or not, new research

For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.

The story behind the research can be as compelling as the results. Recording the effects of starvation, a group of Jewish doctors demonstrated their dedication to science – and their own humanity.