Voters favor competent-looking politicians, but this preference is stronger among higher socioeconomic status individuals, who value competence more, according to a study in Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin.
According to new psychology research, Tinder users fall into three profiles based on their dark personality traits and sexual attitudes.
Women and parents say intelligence is key in partners, yet choose attractive mates, even if less intelligent.
Your friends might know your love life better than you think. A new study found that friends accurately judge who’s ready for commitment, often linking insecurity with unreadiness.
Feeling overwhelmed and distracted? New research reveals a potential solution: block mobile internet on your phone. The findings suggest it can boost your mood, sharpen focus, and improve mental well-being.
New research shows that both individual and community despair, marked by persistent hopelessness, are linked to reduced voter turnout in U.S. elections.
New research shows a clear partisan split: when Biden supporters encountered conspiracies, they tended to view Jewish people as having too much power, whereas Trump supporters exposed to neutral information about Jewish history became more prone to endorsing conspiracies.
Struggling to focus and hooked on social media? Blaming others for problems might be the surprising connection, according to new research on young adults.
Self-focused perfectionism is related to higher partner-focused desire, while feeling external pressure is correlated with lower sexual function and higher distress.
The attempted assassination of Trump didn’t ignite partisan fury—instead, Republicans became less supportive of political violence and more united, while Democrats’ attitudes remained unchanged.
New research reveals that people judge women's bodies through a moral lens far more than men's, shaping societal restrictions on bodily autonomy. This bias may explain why women's choices—like appearance and health—often face greater scrutiny.
A new study reveals that many Americans are okay with actions that undermine democracy—especially when their own party is in the White House. Partisan loyalty, it seems, may be trumping democratic principles.
New research reveals that Americans dramatically underestimate the support for diversity among their fellow Americans, a misperception that may be fueling silence and inaction.
Experiencing awe during planetarium films significantly boosts viewers' interest in science topics, suggesting that awe can effectively catalyze deeper engagement with scientific material.
Parents and childfree adults showed similar midlife well-being, except when childfree adults had prioritized parenthood earlier in life but did not have children; these individuals experienced lower well-being. Goal adjustment improved satisfaction.