Remote work could threaten your relationship

The study, led by Alejandro Canek Hermida Carrillo of Imperial College London, alongside colleagues Felix Bölingen, Russell A. Matthews, and Ingo Weller, identifies a critical variable known as "segmentation preference."…

Relationship between Height Preferences and Endorsement of Gender Norms

A newly published study has established a significant correlation between the importance heterosexual individuals place on a romantic partner’s height and their endorsement of traditional gender ideologies. The research, published…

On the relationship between psychopathic traits and cognitive empathy, affective empathy, and empathic concern.

The psychological understanding of psychopathy has long been dominated by the image of a monolithic "cold-blooded" individual entirely devoid of human emotion. However, recent advancements in personality science suggest a…

Self-serving biases shape the relationship between future thinking and remembering of elections.

The democratic process is fundamentally an exercise in collective decision-making, yet the way individual voters perceive this process is deeply colored by the internal mechanisms of the human mind. A…

Does Romantic Involvement Benefit Everyone? Testing a Foundational Tenet in Relationship Science Through the Case of Asexuality.

In a landmark study that challenges decades of psychological assumptions, new research indicates that the traditional "buffer" provided by romantic relationships against loneliness does not apply to asexual individuals. While…

Dreaming of Pleasure: Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Pleasure and Subsequent Dreams

Engaging in physical and mental self-pleasure before retiring for the night is significantly associated with a reduction in the time required to fall asleep, improved overall sleep quality, and a…

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…

Associations of Sexual Desire with Demographic and Relationship Variables: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Estonian Biobank Data

A landmark study utilizing the expansive data of the Estonian Biobank has provided unprecedented insights into the factors that drive human sexual desire, revealing that gender and age remain the…

The Dark Triad and Relationship Expectations: Attempting an Empirical Approach to Study Toxic Relationships

Recent psychological investigations have begun to bridge the gap between popular culture’s fascination with "toxic relationships" and the rigorous empirical study of personality disorders. A comprehensive study published in the…

Invisible Women: The Relationship Between Satisfaction with Fashion Clothing Choices and Well-being in Middle-aged Women.

A comprehensive study recently published in the Journal of Macromarketing has established a definitive link between the availability of well-fitting, age-appropriate clothing and the mental well-being of middle-aged women. The…