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Positive Experiences in Close Relationships Are Associated With Better Physical Health
New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the way your body functions.
People Who Practice Consensual Non-Monogamy Can Face Negative Social Stigma, New Research Finds
New research shows that people in consensually non-monogamous relationships report experiencing a negative social stigma that takes a toll on their well-being.
In Crises Like the COVID-19 Pandemic, Thinking About What Really Matters Can Make People More Likely to Save Lives
When a person is facing a life-or-death decision, considering how certain aspects of the situation should affect their choice can make them more likely to save lives.
White Americans Who Believe White People Are Poor Are More Likely to Support Welfare Policies
New research examines White Americans’ attitudes toward welfare policies.
Life’s Stresses Can Make People Focus More on Their Romantic Partner’s Negative Behavior
Stressful life circumstances can affect how married couples interact, but can they affect how partners see each other?
Multitude of Stressful Events in 2020 May Have Harmed Social Development of Young Adults
New research shows that the crises that took place in 2020 may have harmed the social development of young adults at a critical time in life.
Social Rejection Could Drive People to Take COVID-19 Safety Precautions, New Research Finds
Interpersonal rejection can motivate people who do not normally worry about disease to protect themselves against COVID-19.
Rich People From Humble Origins Are Less Sensitive to the Challenges of Poverty Than Those Born Rich, Research Finds
People who become wealthy in the United States may tend to boast of their humble beginnings, but new research finds that they may, in fact, be less sympathetic to the difficulties of being poor than those who were born rich.