A series of 6 studies in Brazil found that people oriented towards social dominance are more willing to engage in corruption and are more likely to see the world as a competitive jungle, in which people ruthlessly struggle for survival. People with pro…
Childhood obesity associated with reduced gray matter volume in the brain
Obesity is well-known to cause physical health issues, but can it also be detrimental to your mind? A study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex shows that childhood obesity is related to a decrease in gray matter in the brain. Childhood obesity ca…
Study identifies the type of person who is most likely to try to steal your romantic partner
Have you ever wondered what type of person tries to steal someone else’s romantic partner? A study published in the Journal of Sex Research explores the personality traits that are associated with mate poaching. Mate poaching is a term used to describe…
Neuroimaging study finds wearing a COVID mask does not affect brain activity during cognitive tasks
A study compared magnetic resonance images of brains of 35 undergraduate students and found that imaging results were the same regardless of whether the students wore a face mask during the imaging processes or not. The study was published in Communica…
Study indicates TikTok #fitspo content may have negative consequences for women
New research from Flinders University in Australia finds that TikTok “fitspiration” videos increased women’s tendency to compare their appearance with others, resulting in a negative mood. Unexpectedly viewing TikTok videos aimed at inspiring concern a…
Study finds that even brief exposure to mindfulness meditation increases helping behavior
Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem investigated the relationship between a brief exposure to mindfulness meditation and prosocial helping behavior toward a stranger. Their findings revealed that when participants experienced two brief mi…
Eczema linked to increased symptom severity in children with autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can cause a range of social, behavioral, and communication challenges. A recent study found that children with ASD who also have an atopic condition such as eczema are more likely to have …
Cheap weddings increase men’s opposition to same-sex marriage, study finds
Men (but not women) tend to be more opposed to same-sex marriage after being led to believe that weddings are cheap, according to new research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. Surprisingly, this effect remained even after controlling for t…
The lyrics to your date’s favorite song may provide clues to their attachment style
A recent study published in Personal Relationships found that the lyrics of our favorite songs could be clues to our attachment style. After asking individuals to share their favorite songs about relationships, the listed song lyrics were analyzed and …
Longitudinal study identifies reactivity to marital discord as an important predictor of depression
It probably comes as no surprise that an unhappy marriage can contribute to depression, but what does this look like on day-to-day level? A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships shows that short-term conflict patterns can …