Probing the Pain of Ostracism
Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection.... Read More...
social psychology
Who is Best at Understanding Human Interactions? Those Who Are Lonely and Sad
Those who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report. ... Read More...
Do Western Societies Promote Narcissism?
A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of whether narcissism is associated with Western culture.... Read More...
Boosting Social Skills With Brain Scanning
A new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.... Read More...
Smiling During Victory Could Hurt Future Chances of Cooperation
People who smile following a victory can trigger an opponent to act more aggressively, a new study reports.... Read More...
Altruism Changing Western Society
A rise in individualism helps create generations of people with more altruistic mindsets, researchers report.... Read More...
Networks of Narcissists: Social Media and Narcissism
A new study reports narcissists are drawn to social network platforms as they see them as the ideal stages to showcase themselves.... Read More...
Parental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in Children
Disinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.... Read More...
People Feel Moral Outrage Toward Those Who Decide Not to Have Kids
Researchers investigate bias against childless couples and discover people not only see them as atypical, but also 'morally wrong'.... Read More...
Social Exclusion Leads to Conspiratorial Thinking
Researchers report people who experience social exclusion are more likely to believe disinformation, fake news and conspiracies.... Read More...
Frankly, Do We Give a Damn? Study Finds Link Between Profanity and Honesty
A new study reports people who use profanities tend to be more honest and are less likely to be associated with deception or lying. ... Read More...
Gun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social Epidemic
Researchers use an epidemiological approach to assess the probability of an individual becoming a victim of gun violence.... Read More...