New research suggests that a potential partner’s willingness to protect you from physical danger is a primary driver of ...

When someone’s beloved hometown takes a turn for the worse, they may feel bad about it. But what about a beloved social media ...

In the years before Ted Kaczynski's name became synonymous with his title as the "Unabomber," he was tapped for an intense psychological experiment that has left experts with questions regarding its ...

People who have experienced chronic stress or trauma often report feeling unlucky or doomed. This isn’t superstition; it’s a ...

The Observer has compiled a list of 2025 guides, tutorials, and manuals designed to support psychological scientists as they ...

But our study showed that experts don't use wellbeing the way many positive psychology programmes teach it. Instead of ...

Adults with ADHD who understand and apply their personal strengths experience better well-being and fewer mental health difficulties.

Some scientists are hesitant to submit nonsignificant results to journals, citing reputation as a major factor.

Founded in 1936, SPSSI is a group of 3,000 scientists from psychology and related fields and others who share a common interest in research on the psychological aspects of important social and policy ...

Mere-exposure effect and confirmation bias could factor into why people feel uncomfortable when they see pictures of ...

The topic of work has long been the subject of academic study. Indeed, from their beginnings in the 18th and 19th centuries, the disciplines of economics and sociology accorded labor, production, and ...

This program was updated from an MA in General Psychology to an MS in Psychological Research in Fall 2024. Students in the Psychological Research program can create individual programs in conjunction ...