A study of Taiwanese adolescents in poverty suggests that family relationships may play a key role in explaining the link between material deprivation and psychological distress, as well as substance use.
A new study explores how aggressive personality traits and specific love styles contribute to jealousy in romantic relationships.
A longitudinal study published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience reveals that children who later develop dyslexia already show distinct neural responses to written words in kindergarten, before formal reading…
A new study finds that children and teenagers have distinct perspectives on whether participation trophies or merit-based awards are more effective in motivating young athletes.
A new study finds that framing universal basic income around core moral values can influence public opinion across political lines, suggesting that personal values, not party affiliation, may be the key to shifting…
A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men who use anabolic steroids are three times more likely to require prescription medications for erectile dysfunction compared to non-users.
A new genetic study involving over 2.8 million people has identified 127 DNA regions associated with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that common inherited variants play a larger role in the condition than previously…
A recent study challenges the assumption that physiological synchrony always promotes cooperation, revealing that sweat synchrony between strangers can sometimes lead to reduced generosity in trust games.
A study conducted in Poland found that individuals who experience more humiliation, both in the past and in terms of future fears, tend to report lower happiness levels, with rumination partially explaining this…
A study of Ontario high school students reveals that adolescents can gain social power through both cooperation and coercion, with different strategies linked to distinct forms of influence.
A study reveals that individuals in cohabiting relationships often fail to recognize how their actions may hinder their partner's goals, which can negatively affect relationship satisfaction.
A new study has demonstrated that a brain-computer interface can allow individuals to control robotic arms simultaneously with their natural hands, with accuracy improving significantly after training.
Why do powerful men cheat when they have everything to lose? Nita Chakrabarty on admiration vs. being known, emotional boundaries, and what to do first.
In a single-clinic JAMA Pediatrics survey, 96.8% of 376 respondents endorsed starting hormones and 2.7% regretted it. An outside psychologist says the sample, a 4.9-year average follow-up and a 17.3% discontinuation rate complicate any broader reading.
An open-access AI model predicts smoothed EEG patterns tied to pictures and prompts; its authors stress that simulated signals are for hypothesis testing, not replacing human data.
A national survey reported by PsyPost found lifetime paid sexual acts or materials at 36%, compared with 8.3% on one broad question; the design detects online and offline exchanges but cannot establish timing or causation.
In a nine-week randomized study, adults already taking antidepressants who still had symptoms received the game Fig, optional internet CBT modules and on-demand therapist support. Depression and anxiety scores improved more than a waitlist. Quality of life did not differ, and the design cannot separate the game from the rest of the package.
A small Turkish study finds the destined-partner ideal leading the pack—and participants describe knowing a romance is staged without the images losing their pull.
A PsyPost roundup of 19 episodes from 13 shows tracks debates over dopamine, consciousness, family scripts and therapy—while leaving most questions unresolved.
A Chilean two-wave study of 253 young bisexual women found avoidant attachment forecast more distress a year later, while both anxious and avoidant patterns forecast lower well-being.
Two UK online experiments suggest eco-friendly routines can lift a hypothetical partner’s appeal, but personal attitudes and study limits keep the finding provisional.
A non-peer-reviewed comparison used an AI judge and a small former-editor panel; outside researchers say the results do not settle editorial judgment or revision outcomes.
A six-month study of 236 newly diagnosed adults separated desire from distress—and found that one apparent mania link did not survive a check for overlapping questions.
Experienced users largely endorsed Lisa Bieberman's six-decade-old safety tips, but researchers caution that agreement does not prove the advice prevents harm.
A study pairing simulations with 531 species finds courtship traits changing faster overall, while the strongest cross-species result depends on model choice and body-size adjustment.