Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 7

Teen pornography habits tied to dominant behavior and lower relational satisfaction

The investigation arrives at a time when global health organizations, including the World Association for Sexual Health, have increasingly recognized sexual satisfaction as a fundamental pillar of human well-being. Despite…

Good sleep quality is linked to a lower risk of depression in older adults

The research arrives at a time when global healthcare systems are grappling with an aging population and a rising tide of late-life depression. Depression in older adults is not merely…

Regional adiposity shapes brain and cognition in adults.

This landmark conclusion, derived from a comprehensive study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, challenges decades of clinical reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) as the primary indicator of…

Physical fitness is linked to brain health in young adults, but the effects differ by sex

The Physiological Framework of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) serves as a cornerstone of human health, representing the integrated capacity of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems to take up,…

The (in)distinguishability of Machiavellianism and psychopathy? Discovering the daily dynamics

Psychological research has long grappled with the boundaries of the "Dark Triad," a trio of personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—that define the more antagonistic and manipulative side of human nature.…

How a Mismatch Between Actual and Desired Fertility Relates to Well-Being Across Adulthood

A comprehensive study published in the Journal of Personality has uncovered a consistent link between "overfulfilled" fertility goals—having more children than originally intended—and a measurable decline in life satisfaction and…

Visual experience exerts an instructive role on cortical feedback inputs to the primary visual cortex.

Research conducted at the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme in Portugal has provided a groundbreaking look into the plasticity of the mammalian brain, revealing that the visual system functions as a sophisticated,…

(A)moral underpinnings of militant extremist thinking pattern: The role of moral foundations and Dark Tetrad

A comprehensive study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research in Belgrade has shed new light on the psychological architecture of radicalization, identifying a potent combination…

Happy wife, happy child: Brain coupling of parent – child emotional interaction and its influence on children’s social-emotional development.

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Neuroscience has unveiled a biological mechanism that explains how the emotional health of a marriage directly influences a child’s psychological development. Researchers have…

Partner-Focused Prayer and Relationship Satisfaction: Does Religiosity Matter?

The intersection of spiritual practice and interpersonal dynamics has long been a subject of interest for social scientists, but recent research suggests that the benefits of prayer within a romantic…