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This section of the blog covers the latest news about social psychology and sociology research. PsyPost is a psychology and neuroscience news website dedicated to reporting research related to human behavior, cognition, and society.
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14h ago
A new study suggests that wives tend to have a greater influence on their husbands' self-esteem and happiness than vice versa, with husbands of employed wives reporting higher psychological well-being compared to those with stay-at-home wives ..read more
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14h ago
A new study challenges the gender-equality paradox, revealing that gender differences in attitudes and preferences vary across domains in gender-equal societies, with some gaps narrowing, others widening, and overall patterns more complex than previously thought ..read more
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14h ago
A recent study found that night owls are happier with material purchases like gadgets, while morning larks gain more happiness from experiences like vacations. Night owls feel less emotionally connected to experiences over time, reducing their satisfaction ..read more
PsyPost » Social Psychology
2d ago
A new scientific analysis reveals why Switzerland's low gun violence, despite high firearm ownership, can't be compared to the United States, highlighting key differences in gun laws, culture, and societal conditions ..read more
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2d ago
A new study suggests that Donald Trump’s claims of mail-in voting fraud influenced right-wing populists in Canada, increasing their distrust in mail-in voting despite Canada’s secure election history. This highlights cross-border effects of political rhetoric ..read more
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2d ago
New research uncovers the political impact of Donald Trump’s reality TV career, revealing how entertainment media may shape public perceptions and influence major electoral outcomes in ways previously overlooked ..read more
Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 triggered rapid but fleeting decline in subconscious racial bias
PsyPost » Social Psychology
3d ago
The 2020 Black Lives Matter protests caused a rapid but temporary decrease in implicit racial bias, while explicit bias remained unchanged. The findings suggest that protests alone may not be enough to create lasting changes in racial attitudes ..read more
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3d ago
Parents who endorse "sexuality blindfolding" are less likely to discuss these topics with their children, feel uncomfortable doing so, and are more likely to support restrictive LGBTQ+ education policies ..read more
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4d ago
Can a perpetrator’s charm or choice of tactic alter how the public perceives their guilt? New research explores how personality and behavior influence judgments in sexual assault cases ..read more
PsyPost » Social Psychology
5d ago
A new study reveals that racism accelerates biological aging in Black women by altering brain networks linked to stress and rumination, highlighting the profound impact of racial discrimination on mental and physical health at the cellular level ..read more