Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 15

Vulnerable Narcissism and Celebrity Worship: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Commitment to Parasocial Relationships

The psychological landscape of modern fandom is shifting as new research suggests that individuals with specific self-centered yet deeply insecure personality traits are significantly more likely to develop intense, one-sided…

The psychological divide between Democrats and Republicans during democratic backsliding

The Psychological Intersection of Policy and Well-Being The fundamental premise of the research rests on the observation that politics is not merely a background element of civic life but a…

A video intervention reduces racial bias in a representative sample of US adults: A brain as predictor study

In an era defined by deep social divisions and persistent racial tensions, researchers have long sought methods to bridge the gap between disparate social groups. While face-to-face interactions have historically…

The association between parent-child communication and adolescents’ non-cognitive abilities: An examination of the chain mediating effect

A comprehensive study recently published in the journal PLOS One has identified a significant correlation between the quality of parent-child communication and the development of non-cognitive abilities in adolescents. Led…

A diet based on ultra-processed foods impairs metabolic and reproductive health, study finds

The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods and the NOVA Framework To understand the implications of this study, it is necessary to contextualize what constitutes an ultra-processed food. According to the NOVA…

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March 31, 2026
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How a twin study untangled the surprising roots of authoritarian political beliefs

The Historical Pursuit of the Authoritarian Mindset To understand the significance of Eftedal’s findings, one must look back to the mid-20th century. Following the catastrophic events of the Second World…

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March 31, 2026
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Science communication in social Media: Analysis of success on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube across scientific disciplines

In an era defined by the rapid democratization of information, the traditional barriers between academic research and public consumption are dissolving. A comprehensive study led by researchers at Zaragoza University…

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March 31, 2026
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The effect of familiarity and dog’s body size on female owners’ dog-directed communication

The way humans modulate their voices and facial expressions when interacting with canines is not a uniform behavior but a sophisticated, adaptive response influenced by the dog’s familiarity, physical size,…

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March 30, 2026
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Effect of depression on risks of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia: a real-world longitudinal study

A comprehensive longitudinal study involving nearly one million residents in mainland China has established a profound and complex link between clinical depression and the subsequent development of neurodegenerative disorders. The…

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March 29, 2026
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Precarious manhood precarious nations: The contribution of cultural beliefs comprising masculinity to national happiness

The pursuit of national prosperity has traditionally been measured through the lens of economic output, infrastructure development, and political stability. However, a groundbreaking study published in the journal Social Science…