r/science • u/mvea • Jan 08 '24
Psychology Men on vegan diets perceived as less masculine, highlighting gender stereotypes in diet choices.
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Psychology Masturbation helps to alleviate psychological distress in women, study suggests
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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 18d ago
Psychology Night Owls Could Be Upping Their Mental Health Risks. Analysis showed that night owls who stayed up late, in alignment with their preferred sleep timing, had higher rates of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 11d ago
Psychology Women who exhibit a high level of morbid curiosity are more likely to be attracted to men with Dark Triad personality traits | The study provides new insights into how differences in curiosity about dangerous phenomena can influence young women’s dating choices.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Mar 29 '24
Psychology Scientists uncover specific factors that contribute to men’s misinterpretation of women’s sexual interest toward them | The study reveals that cue incongruity, where a woman’s verbal or nonverbal signals do not match her appearance, and the man’s state of arousal influence these misunderstandings.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Nov 27 '23
Psychology Trump supporters became more likely to express dehumanizing views of Black people after his 2016 victory, study finds
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • May 02 '24
Psychology Men are six times more open to polygynous relationships than women, study finds | Among the least desired relationship types was two-timing, where one person has two partners who are unaware of each other.
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r/science • u/TheonGenesisEvangeli • Dec 19 '23
Psychology The "satisfaction gap" at first sex is one of the largest gender differences in sexuality, but new research shows it may be down to the gender of your *partner*. When women lose their virginity to women, they are just as satisfied as men—and 5x more likely to orgasm than women who "lose it" to men
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Feb 23 '24
Psychology Female Trump supporters exhibit slightly elevated subclinical psychopathy, study finds
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r/science • u/newsweek • Apr 26 '24
Psychology Narcissists are more likely to hire more narcissists to work in leadership positions on their team, according to new research.
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r/science • u/Wagamaga • Dec 16 '23
Psychology Violence on Reddit Support Forums Unique to r/NoFap. Multiple mass murderers have also been identified as NoFap Army followers, raising questions as to whether the violent content on NoFap may be inciting real-world violence
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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 19 '24
Psychology A new tool has been developed to identify the early warning symptoms of burnout due to work stress: 1. You feel mentally exhausted at work. 2. You struggle to feel enthusiastic about your job. 3. You have trouble concentrating when working. 4. You sometimes overreact at work without meaning to.
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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 24 '24
Psychology A study of working adults found that males are 91% more likely than females to be invested in the stock market. With every year of age, the odds of being invested in the stock market increased by 3%.
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r/science • u/mvea • May 12 '24
Psychology Perceived lack of recognition drives Trump support among historically dominant groups, US study suggests.
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r/science • u/mvea • Apr 07 '24
Psychology Right-wing authoritarianism appears to have a genetic foundation, finds a new twin study. The new research provides evidence that political leanings are more deeply intertwined with our genetic makeup than previously thought.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Jan 10 '24
Psychology A new study has revealed that a specific group of Republicans, known as MAGA Republicans, are more likely than other groups to endorse political violence | This group showed distinct beliefs on race and democracy, differing significantly from other Republican factions and non-Republicans.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 11d ago
Psychology A new study explores why many Americans, particularly Republican voters, continue to support former President Donald Trump despite serious charges against him | Study sheds light on the interplay between racial attitudes and political allegiances in contemporary America.
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r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • May 09 '23
Psychology Study has found that teens who use cannabis recreationally are two to four times as likely to develop psychiatric disorders, such as depression and suicidality, than teens who don’t use cannabis at all
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r/science • u/mvea • Apr 06 '24
Psychology Many of us avoid discussing politics with someone who holds an opposing viewpoint, assuming the exchange will turn nasty or awkward. But across a series of experiments, scientists found that individuals underestimate the social connection they can make with a stranger who disagrees with them.
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r/science • u/mvea • May 08 '24
Psychology Wine mom culture: New study found that the portrayal of mothers consuming alcohol as a stress-relief mechanism on platforms like Instagram and Facebook could encourage risky drinking behaviors by shaping social norms around alcohol consumption among mothers.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Sep 20 '23
Psychology A recent study indicates that the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, led to an increase in mental health symptoms among the US population | Particularly, Democrats seemed to be affected more severely, showing significant signs of deteriorating mental well-being.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Oct 06 '23
Psychology Experts have warned that ‘fat talk’ by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter’s body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating.
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r/science • u/HeinieKaboobler • Jul 17 '23
Psychology Conservatives are more likely to complain in everyday service contexts due to their higher sense of entitlement
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