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·April 21, 2025·4 min read

Pride and Awe in Parenting Boost Mental Health and Life Meaning

A new study reveals that feelings of pride and awe toward one's children significantly enhance parental well-being, life satisfaction, and the parent-child bond. Conducted with nearly 900 parents, the research found that while both emotions were beneficial, awe had a stronger impact on psychological richness and meaning. Awe connects parents to something larger than themselves, offering a sense of wonder that slows time and deepens emotional connection.

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·November 12, 2024·4 min read

Wealth Shapes Perceptions of Trustworthiness

New research shows that across diverse cultures, individuals with fewer material resources are consistently perceived as less trustworthy. The study spanned eight countries and uncovered a universal stereotype linking wealth to trustworthiness, even among those with low resources themselves.

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·April 4, 2024·4 min read

Partner Gender Influences the Pursuit of Orgasm in Women

The gender of a partner significantly affects women's expectations and the likelihood of orgasm. By examining the "orgasm gap" between cisgender men and women, researchers uncovered that women anticipate more clitoral stimulation and have higher orgasm expectations with female partners than with male partners.

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·May 22, 2023·3 min read

Guilt-Prone Personalities: A Bulwark Against Bribery?

Guilt-prone individuals have been identified as less likely to accept bribes, particularly if it results in harm to others. A new study explored the connection between personality traits and corruption tendencies.

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·April 28, 2023·4 min read

Snap a Selfie for the Memory: Why Third-Person Photos Capture Deeper Meaning of Events

People are more likely to take third-person photos, like selfies, when their goal is to capture the deeper meaning of an event, but opt for first-person photos when they want to document a physical experience, according to new research. The study found that people tend to like their photos more when the perspective matches their goal for taking the photo, and that personal photos have the potential to help people reconnect to their past experiences and build their self-narratives.

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·March 28, 2023·3 min read

Positive Experiences in Close Relationships Are Associated With Better Physical Health

The way you feel about your close social and personal relationships may have a significant impact on the way your body functions.

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·September 26, 2022·3 min read

Life’s Stresses Can Make People Focus More on Their Romantic Partner’s Negative Behavior

Stress can have a detrimental impact on relationships. When feeling stressed, a person is more likely to notice and reflect upon their partner's negative behaviors rather than positive behavior.

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·September 19, 2022·3 min read

Multitude of Stressful Events in 2020 May Have Harmed Social Development of Young Adults

The stressful events of 2020 may have harmed the social development of young people at a crucial point in their lives, a new study reports.

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·January 31, 2022·3 min read

Perceived Fragile Masculinity Stifles Sexual Satisfaction and Honest Communication

Women may alter their own sexual behavior in an effort to protect their male partner's perceived sense of manhood. Researchers found women who perceived their partner's masculinity as more fragile tended to lower their sexual satisfaction. Additionally, women in relationships with males who they believed to experience "fragile masculinity" reported more anxiety and poorer communication in their relationship.

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·October 21, 2019·3 min read

Study debunks myth that only children are more narcissistic

A new study debunks the long-standing myth that only children are more likely to display narcissistic traits than their peers who have siblings. Data analysis revealed only children showed no increase in grandiosity or rivalrous compared to children of the same age with brothers or sisters. Researchers say the stereotype that only children are narcissistic remains prevalent but is highly inaccurate.

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·June 21, 2019·3 min read

Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traits

Women who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception.