People’s openness to “sugar relationships” is more strongly predicted by their interest in short-term mating than by their broader life history strategy, according to new research published in Evolutionary Psychology. …
Social PsychologyOpenness to sugar relationships tied to short-term mating, not life history strategy
Social PsychologyNew research uncovers surprisingly consistent misjudgments of tattoos
A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality finds that while people tend to form strong and consistent impressions about someone’s personality based on their tattoos, those …
Social PsychologySimilarity in long‑term romantic couples probably matters less than we think
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. People have long believed that couples who have a lot in common are …
Social PsychologyTikTok and similar platforms linked to body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms
A study in China found that high school students who spend more time on short-form video platforms tend to have more severe eating disorder symptoms and tend to be less …
Social PsychologySupport for war is associated with narcissistic personality traits
A recent study conducted in Poland has revealed how different forms of narcissism relate to people’s views and intentions about war and peace. The researchers discovered that certain narcissistic traits …
Social PsychologyNew study pinpoints three common break up strategies
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. People end intimate relationships for countless reasons, and a new study published in …
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 …