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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.
American Politicians Have Become Less Civil on Twitter Over Time, New Study Confirms
New research reveals that members of the U.S. Congress are less civil on Twitter now than they were at the start of the Obama administration.
Children Are Less Likely Than Adults To Think of Farm Animals as Food, New Study Finds
Children see eating meat as less morally acceptable than adults do, according to new research in Social Psychological and Personality Science. This work demonstrates that humans are not born with the mental processes used to justify eating meat.
Perceived Fragile Masculinity Stifles Sexual Satisfaction and Honest Communication, Study Finds
Women in sexual relationships with men may change their own sexual behavior in an effort to protect their partners’ perceived manhood, a new study finds.
Moral Echo Chambers on Social Media Could Boost Radicalization, Study Finds
As Congress continues to investigate the events of Jan. 6, psychologists examine how online communities can foster radical thoughts and intentions.
White People Who Received Mindfulness Training Were Three Times More Likely To Help Black People in Staged Scenarios, Study Finds
White people who received training in mindfulness meditation were three times more likely to help a Black person in staged scenarios than those who were not trained, according to a new study in Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Medical Providers Less Able to Detect Authentic Pain Among Black People Than White People, Study Finds
New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science (SPPS) has found that medical providers are better at discerning real from fake pain expressions for White people than Black people.
New Research Reinforces Impact Men Can Have as Gender Equality Allies in the Workplace
New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science reports that the presence of a gender equality supportive ally reduces anticipated feelings of isolation while increasing anticipated support and respect.