A new study from Binghamton University found that couples who receive more negative social support tend to experience higher levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress reactions. In contrast, those who receive positive support exhibit lower cortisol levels and feel more understood, validated, and cared for by their partner.
A recent study investigated how a partner's gender influences women's expectations and pursuit of orgasm, contributing to the long-standing orgasm gap. The research found that dominant sexual scripts shaped by partner gender may contribute to the disparity.
The study found that heart rate decreases and parasympathetic activity increases when interacting with friends, but not strangers. This suggests that social relationships influence physiological responses during social interactions.
A Tulane University study found that ephemeral photos on dating apps can lead to better outcomes for users, increasing the number of matches and conversations. The research suggests that people are more willing to share personal info due to higher levels of privacy.
Research at Kobe University and University of Sussex reveals that self-presentation evaluation shifts from positive for usually poorly performing individuals to less positive around age 10. Younger children tend to view self-presenters as more competent and nice, while adults evaluate false statements more negatively.
Researchers found that trying to stifle boredom prolongs its effects and that alternating boring and meaningful tasks helps prevent the negative impact on productivity. Boredom serves an important purpose, signaling the need for change, but ignoring it can lead to decreased productivity.
A new study found that individuals with a high capacity for goal disengagement can prevent worsening relationship satisfaction in couples experiencing sleep problems. By learning to let go of unattainable goals, partners can reallocate resources towards protecting and improving their relationship.
A study of 69 people across 12 teams found that prioritizing individual needs over team wellbeing can lead to burnout, while prioritizing team needs at the expense of individual wellbeing increases risk of burnout. Effective communication and reflection are key to striking a balance between individual and team wellbeing.
A University of Ottawa study found that older adults understand emoji meanings but are hesitant to use them due to low confidence and technical expertise. The research suggests promoting emoji use can combat ageism and reduce loneliness.
A study reveals that feeling young appears to reduce ageism among older adults, but those who invest in appearance are more likely to experience negative outcomes. Those who feel younger score higher on positive age-related experiences and lower on negative ageism, while those who look older face increased negative ageism and poor health.
A new study explores how discrimination, gender, and social class intersect to affect Black Americans' personal and relational well-being. Researchers found that racial discrimination and financial strain were associated with lower levels of psychological well-being.
A new study found that genetic factors contribute around 33% to the variation in levels of trust among individuals, while life circumstances such as age, health, and relationship status also increase trust. The research used twin studies to disentangle genetic and environmental influences on trust.
Two new studies by UCL researchers found that nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children due to fear, self-doubt, and lack of education on reproductive health. The studies also highlighted gaps in sex education, with many students expressing concerns about endometriosis, infertility, and the impact of lifestyle on ferti...
A recent study found that people are more satisfied in relationships where they feel like they are being supported, rather than when they feel like they know their partner. By highlighting what you want to be known by a potential partner, you can increase your appeal on dating sites.
A large long-term study found that women's antidepressant use increases after later life divorce or break-up, with a significant increase in the 4 years leading up to the event. Women's use tends to tail off only slightly and briefly after re-partnering, while men's use returns to pre-break-up levels within a year.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 6, 2024
A recent study by ICTA-UAB found that many societies with very low monetary income have remarkably high levels of life satisfaction, comparable to those in wealthy countries. The average life satisfaction score across the studied small-scale societies was 6.8 on a scale of 0-10.
A study by Norwegian University of Science and Technology reveals that men are more jealous of sexual infidelity, while women are more jealous of emotional infidelity. People surprisingly accurately perceive jealousy responses within their own sex but struggle to understand the opposite sex.
A new study by the University of Zurich found that children from low-income families have fewer opportunities to make friends and socially integrate at school. This has significant effects on their mental health, grades, and future careers.
A new study found that self-compassion within romantic relationships can improve both partners' relationship satisfaction. Men in particular benefit from their partner's self-compassion, leading to higher levels of relationship satisfaction.
Researchers analyzed survey data from nearly 5,000 first-year college students and found that those with higher levels of extraversion or agreeableness tend to feel a greater sense of belonging. In contrast, students with greater neuroticism experience lower feelings of belonging.
A study by University of Illinois professor Emily Van Duyn found that news media consumption can trigger conflicts in couples with differing political views. Couples often struggle to decide which media to follow, leading to disagreements over news sources and content. This conflict can also affect the relationship, causing individuals...
A study found that viewers' perceptions of Facebook users differed from users' self-perceptions, with multimedia views being more accurate than text-only views. The findings highlight the importance of understanding online self-presentation and impression formation.
A new relationship app, developed by a University of Rochester psychologist, has been shown to improve romantic relationships. The app sends daily prompts that encourage meaningful conversations, enhancing awareness and promoting moments of connection among couples.
A new study from Binghamton University School of Management found that positive workplace gossip can reduce employee turnover and improve an organization's effectiveness. Employees who engage in positive gossip with coworkers may experience social gains, including reduced negative feelings towards their workplace.
A large international sample of single women aged 18-67 years was surveyed on their ideal partner characteristics, revealing links between age and preferences. Most attributes were consistently important across ages, but higher age correlated with a preference for confident partners and greater acceptance of younger partners.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that people often overestimate the negative ramifications of declining an invitation, but the actual effects are much less severe. The researchers conducted five experiments with over 2,000 participants and discovered that individuals tend to exaggerate the degree to whi...
Researchers found several warning signs of abuse, including a partner's behavior and reactions to their decisions, which predicted intimate partner violence. These red flags may be used in interventions to help people avoid abusive relationships or support those at risk.
Researchers found that cat and dog owners with lower mental wellbeing scores were more anxiously attached to their pets, while avoidantly attached owners were associated with poor care and impulsiveness in dogs. The study suggests that understanding the attachment bond between owners and pets can help promote wellbeing for both.
Research suggests that early women parliamentary candidates struggled to make distinct appeals as parties increasingly controlled campaigning. The study examines how mass observation surveys and election addresses reveal the challenges faced by female politicians during the early decades of mass democracy.
A new study by UArizona researchers found that solitude does not correlate with feelings of loneliness unless a person spends 75% of their time alone. The study also highlights the importance of social connections for human health and introduces a new method to measure social activity using a smartphone app.
A team of researchers at Penn State found that a moderate talking speed for digital assistants increases user likelihood to use them. Conversation-like interactions also mitigate negative effects and increase user trust.
A new study from the University of Illinois found that accurate perception of partner's behavior is key to maintaining relationships. Relationship satisfaction acts as a moderating factor between relationship maintenance and commitment.
A study using data from over 10,000 UK participants found that young children with warm parental relationships tend to display more socially-desirable behaviors like kindness, empathy and generosity. This association holds even after accounting for mental health factors.
A study from the University of Illinois found that relationship interventions can increase perceived gratitude among low-income couples, which declined over time due to factors such as age and lack of appreciation. The interventions improved communication, satisfaction, but not gratitude, suggesting a unique effect on this dimension.
The new research project examines the associations between relationship events and partners' personalities, focusing on socialization effects. Couples will be asked about their everyday lives to understand how situations evolve.
A study found that people perceive AI-assisted messages as less effortful and more improper than manually written messages. As a result, participants expressed lower satisfaction with their relationship and increased uncertainty about the friendship. Additionally, receiving an AI-aided response also led to negative perceptions of Taylo...
Researchers found that gig workers' lack of traditional workplace interaction leads to less trust, but this may not negatively impact their performance. Instead, gig workers tend to rebound more quickly from issues with managers.
A survey of over 9,000 teachers found that they perceived more conflict with Black boys and closer relationships with white girls. The study highlights systemic racism and white privilege in the US educational system, which can impact teacher-child relationships.
Frequent teamwork is associated with greater effort among women and white men, while other factors vary among genders and ethnoracial groups. Workplace social dynamics are a key condition linked to worker effort, with additional differences seen between white and non-white workers.
A new analysis of nearly 6,000 people found that childhood cognitive ability is associated with better scores on measures of wealth in adulthood, but the relationship varies for different financial measures. The study also discovered an inverted U-shape relationship between cognitive ability and debt levels.
A study in Pakistan found that coworkers who date report being ostracized and sabotaged by colleagues. Romantic relationships can impact work performance and job satisfaction.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University argue against granting rights to robots, instead suggesting a Confucian approach of assigning roles to promote teamwork and harmony. This alternative perspective recognizes the moral status of robots as entities capable of participating in rites and contributing to society.
A systematic review of literature on physical activity found that the built environment and social factors have a significant influence on physical activity levels. The study identified gaps in research, particularly in understanding how social and built environments interact across communities and affect health disparities. Researcher...
Participation in campus recreational sports before the pandemic was linked to lower stress and higher competence during lockdowns. The study found that students developed key skills such as adaptability through sport, which helped them manage pandemic-related setbacks.
Researchers found that certain personality traits, such as emotional stability and conscientiousness, are consistently associated with people's satisfaction in life, social connections, and career. These findings suggest that personality plays a stable role in shaping overall satisfaction across the adult lifespan.
A Rutgers-led study reveals that women who believe they have more time for an encounter are more likely to pursue orgasms, while those who think their partner prioritizes his own pleasure are less likely. Women use cues and adjust their pursuit of orgasm depending on the situation, with the goal of achieving orgasm being a key factor i...
A recent study published in Respiratory Medicine found that older adults with asthma are at high risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately half of those with a pre-pandemic history of depression experienced a recurrence, while one in seven without a history of depression developed depression for the first time.
A study published in The BMJ found that people who believe in conspiracies and reject the covid-19 vaccine are more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer than non-conspiracists. However, awareness of actual causes of cancer is generally higher among these groups.
A new study reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer from persistent smell loss, with nearly a fifth experiencing loss of taste. The condition can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
A recent study suggests that taking pride in one's identity can help protect mental health from online hate, with Asian Americans showing increased resilience. The research found that those who affirmed their identities were more likely to experience better psychological and physical health, as well as stronger personal relationships.
A study by Alex Van Zant and colleagues found that sellers who lied during financial negotiations felt less satisfied with the outcome and more guilty than those who were honest. The researchers also discovered that having a greater incentive to lie did not reduce feelings of guilt, but rather increased them.
New research reveals that men who successfully transition post-breakup are those who seek to understand their experiences and change negative behaviors. These men focus on gaining positive personal transformations in the aftermath of the breakup, rather than blaming themselves or others.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that watching just 17 minutes of YouTubers discussing their mental health struggles can decrease prejudice. The study, which involved 333 participants, showed a significant drop in explicit prejudice and intergroup anxiety levels.
A study by University of Illinois researcher Allen W. Barton found that perceived gratitude from one's partner increases relationship satisfaction, protection against common stressors, and confidence in the future. In contrast, expressed gratitude showed no protective effects. The research highlights the importance of feeling appreciat...
A new study found that people's favourite songs about relationships reflect their attachment style, with anxious themes dominating. On the other hand, secure and avoidant styles are represented in lyrics, indicating a strong connection between music and relationship experiences.
A research team from Hiroshima University studied virtual romantic relationships using anthropomorphism, finding that connection and relationship authenticity predict real-world relationships. The study used laboratory studies with romantic video games to examine how anthropomorphism predicts relationship outcomes.
Researchers Dr. Fabian Pels and Prof. Jens Kleinert developed an integrative group flow theory that explains the conditions for optimal group performance. The IGFT highlights the importance of interpersonal coordination, positive relationship quality, and continuous maintenance of primary and secondary fits to achieve group flow.
A recent study by Prof. Yong-Kyun Bae found that recall letters with riskier defects and 'free of charge' notices prompt quicker corrective actions. The research highlights the need for effective, standardized communication in recall letters to improve public safety.
A Rutgers study found that young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth experience chronic intimate partner violence. Bisexual, transgender, and lower-income individuals are most at risk of psychological and physical victimization.
A study by Social Psychologist Amy Muise found that intercultural romantic relationships facilitate personal growth through shared perspectives and knowledge. The research also showed that actively sharing cultures and discussing differences is linked to greater cultural awareness and relationship quality.