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 PsychologyMemes can serve as strong indicators of coming mass violence
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 …
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 …