Economic preferences predict higher-education choices
When young adults sit down to map out their futures, conventional economic theory has long assumed that their decisions are primarily driven by two predictable forces: academic aptitude and socioeconomic…
Longitudinal associations among autism and ADHD traits, social maladjustment, and mental health in school-aged children
The developmental trajectories of children exhibiting traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are complex, dynamic, and deeply intertwined with their immediate social environments. A comprehensive, long-term…
Diverging Effects of Deliberation: How Perceived Thoughtfulness About Political Issues Affects Character Judgments
In an era defined by deep partisan divides and escalating political hostility, a new psychological study reveals that taking the time to carefully weigh political options before taking a stance…
New Research Identifies Potential Breakthrough in Targeting Neuroinflammation via P2X7 Receptor Modulation
A significant advancement in neurobiology has emerged from the University of Birmingham, where researchers have identified a viable pathway to mitigate harmful inflammation within the human brain. By focusing on…
Is a Meaningless World Easier to Destroy? Low Meaningful World Belief Predicts Violent Extremism Intentions
A groundbreaking study published in the academic journal Psychology of Violence has uncovered a startling psychological driver behind political and ideological violence: the belief that few things in the world…
Politically Salient Events May Modulate Effects of Naturalistic Psychedelic Use on Support for Partisan Violence
The psychological impact of classic psychedelics has long been understood by researchers to be heavily dependent on immediate environmental conditions. However, a novel study published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychedelic…
Shared Physical Activity Significantly Enhances Marital Satisfaction and Communication According to New BYU Research
The long-standing pursuit of physical health has historically been viewed through the lens of individual biological markers—cardiovascular endurance, metabolic rate, and muscle density. However, a transformative study published in the…
Neonatal Medical Male Circumcision and Child Autism Diagnosis
A comprehensive new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found no empirical evidence connecting newborn male circumcision to an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Led by researchers…
















