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Social PsychologyYouth with psychopathic traits at increased risk of dying young, study finds
Young people who score high on psychopathic personality traits may be at a significantly elevated risk of dying prematurely, according to new research published in Research on Child and Adolescent …
Social PsychologyMemes can serve as strong indicators of coming mass violence
Imagine a country with deep political divisions, where different groups don’t trust each other and violence seems likely. Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos …
Social PsychologySome dark personality traits may help buffer against depression, new psychology research suggests
People who score high on certain dark triad traits may be better equipped to manage depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings …
Social PsychologyCOVID-19 coverage linked to rise in anti-Asian sentiment, especially among Trump supporters
A new study published in American Politics Research has found that Americans’ favorable attitudes toward Asians declined during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers linked this decline to …
Social PsychologyRacial insecurity helped shield Trump from Republican backlash after Capitol riot, study suggests
A new study has found that many white Republicans did not reduce their support for Donald Trump after the January 6th insurrection if they believed that white Americans are being …
Social PsychologyPersonality stays mostly the same after moving up in social class, new study suggests
A new study has found that young adults who become the first in their family to attend university tend to show a modest reduction in risk-taking over time. However, attending …