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 PsychologyCOVID-19 coverage linked to rise in anti-Asian sentiment, especially among Trump supporters
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 …
Social PsychologyRepublican women and Democratic men often break with party lines on gun policy
A new study published in American Politics Research sheds light on how Americans’ views on gun policy are shaped not just by their gender or political party, but by the …
Social PsychologySimple social rituals like eye contact and small talk are psychologically powerful
How much do you engage with others when you’re out in public? Lots of people don’t actually engage with others much at all. Think of commuters on public transportation staring …
Social PsychologyEpistemic mistrust and dogmatism predict preference for authoritarian-looking leaders
A new study published in the journal Politics and the Life Sciences sheds light on how the way people come to trust or mistrust information can influence their political views …
Social PsychologyThe neuroscience of why we cry happy tears
Tears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments: weddings, births, reunions, sporting triumphs, or …