American politics have become increasingly divisive due to contrasting viewpoints — but can your political orientation actually alter your memory of significant events? A new study published in PLOS One suggests that political beliefs can cause people …
The “Trump effect” has an important impact on the perceived ideology of Republican candidates, according to new research
Supporting or opposing former President Donald Trump has a causal effect on the perceived ideology of Republican candidates, according to new findings published in American Politics Research. The new study indicates that pro-Trump Republicans tend to b…
Low birth weight linked to attention problems among children
A new study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology suggests that lower birth weight is linked to attention-deficit and aggression issues. Low birth weight can be a risk factor for many problems, both physical and mental. Past res…
Women are more likely to engage in sexual intercourse when using hormonal contraception, study finds
The use of hormonal contraceptives among young women is associated with an immediate increase in the probability of sexual intercourse, according to new research published in The Journal of Sex Research. The findings suggest that reduced fears of unint…
Brain changes linked to decreased anxiety following attention bias modification training
A new study has identified neuroplastic changes in brain structure that accompany attention bias modification training in highly anxious individuals. The findings, which appear in the journal Biological Psychology, shed light on the mechanisms underlyi…
Brain changes linked to decreased anxiety following attention bias modification training
A new study has identified neuroplastic changes in brain structure that accompany attention bias modification training in highly anxious individuals. The findings, which appear in the journal Biological Psychology, shed light on the mechanisms underlyi…
Study indicates that thin influencers do not motivate healthy food choices among tweens
Can tweens’ eating habits be affected by messaging from influencers? A study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that a thin influencer does not affect food choice in kids between 11 and 13, while an overweight influencer may be able to. Twee…
The balance of power among couples appears to influence female sexual desire via relationship satisfaction
Equality in relationships is associated with greater relationship satisfaction, which in turn predicts higher sexual desire among women, according to a new study. The findings, published in The Journal of Sex Research, shed new light on the relational …
Study finds knowledge is an important contributor to an individual’s sexual well-being
Researchers recently investigated whether two distinct types of sexual knowledge predict sexual well-being among emerging adults. Their findings, published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, indicate that knowing what one personally finds pleasur…
Intellectually humble individuals are more likely to investigate political misinformation
People with a higher level of intellectual humility are less likely to take fake news headlines at face value, according to new research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. The new study provides evidence of a causal link between i…