Social PsychologyJul 24, 2026
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Social PsychologyJul 24, 2026
A simple idea to bring clean drinking water to U.S. homes at a lower cost
Stanford engineer Khalid Osman and collaborators are building modeling tools to help water system managers find the most cost-effective option for improving their community's drinking water.
Social PsychologyJul 24, 2026
National study finds reports of past-year sexual harassment more than doubled since 2018
Nearly a decade after the #MeToo movement reshaped public conversations about sexual harassment, a new study from the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University finds that Americans are reporting experiences of sexual…
Social PsychologyJul 24, 2026
Who holds power? Puerto Ricans' distrust runs deep
Puerto Ricans share deep skepticism toward elected officials and a widespread sense of limited self-governance, according to a new study from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and the University…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Alan Turing's gay short story reveals 'fun, cheeky' man who loved sex and literature
A startling new study of a little-known, unpublished short story by Alan Turing challenges our understanding of the man who played a key role in cracking the Nazis' Enigma code, developed the theoretical underpinnings of…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Public opinion on abortion has shifted four years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade
It's been four years since the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
How babywearing helps establish parent‑child bonds
From the moment they enter the world, human babies depend on others in a way that is unmatched across most species.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Exploring the lost golden age of language diversity before expanding empires drove a global decline
Today, people speak or sign around 7,500 languages. Yet this figure provides only a snapshot of a constantly changing history. How many languages existed before written records? Did agriculture reduce linguistic…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Less cannabis use among adolescents, but social disparities persist
Past studies have shown that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a variety of negative impacts—including emotional distress, adverse academic outcomes, and brain development and functioning—that can…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Virtual café experiment finds Japanese participants keep greater distance than Italians
How close do we stand to other people during a social interaction? The distance we maintain between our body and that of another person—known as interpersonal distance—is a fundamental aspect of everyday life. It…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Researchers examine social media's impact on narcissistic traits
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new theoretical framework exploring whether social media recommendation systems may contribute to the amplification of narcissistic traits over time.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
How mothers speak has little impact on children's school grades, study reveals
A mother's everyday speech habits have little bearing on her child's academic success, according to new research led by the University of York.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Ceramic vessels reveal how social inequalities were also cooked into 19th-century Brazil
Fish, shellfish, maize, manioc, rice and even chicken eggs. Molecular residues preserved in more than 180 ceramic vessels from southern Brazil have made it possible to reconstruct what different communities were cooking…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
Most people would not prefer to take ethical advice from a computer, but a new Wharton study shows how attitudes change when users see how good AI guidance can be.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Moon baboon: New insight into the mind of ancient Egyptians
New research from the University of St Andrews has shed light on baboons, moonlight and their link to an ancient Egyptian deity.
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
How much should you reveal about yourself on your dating profile? Scientists have found the 'sweet spot'
Dating has entered a new era in which finding a potential soulmate is increasingly shaped by the digital world and, often, by algorithms. On dating apps, the way people present themselves through their profiles can…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Older teens entering care often overlooked
There is an urgent need for better support for older teenagers entering care for the first time, new Griffith University research has found. Professor Silke Meyer from Griffith's School of Allied Health, Sport and Social…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
No perfect job? Moving forward despite uncertainty may make work more meaningful
People who accept that there may not always be a perfect career choice and learn to make decisions despite uncertainty are more likely to find their work meaningful, satisfying and engaging, according to research…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Conditions remain 'unchanged' for young people with disability, data reveal
The level of inequity experienced by young people with disability has remained largely unchanged since the turn of the century, according to new research led by Flinders University. Using data from the Household, Income…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Study spotlights human toll of abrupt U.S. foreign aid cuts
In January 2025, the Trump administration announced a 90-day freeze on all United States government (USG) foreign aid, which subsequently became a permanent shutdown of USAID in July 2025. New research finds that the…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Study of incarcerated women in Chile finds different outcomes after release
A new study of incarcerated women in Chile reveals that women respond to imprisonment in very different ways: While most experienced little change in their involvement in crime after release, those with higher levels of…
Social PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Millennial minimalism: Living in a less material world
Consumer behavior accounts for almost two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions. Research published in the International Journal of Business Excellence argues that reducing absolute consumption, rather than simply…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Crowd reactions influence whether people receive controversial political messages positively or negatively
Positive crowd reactions like applause and laughter can make controversial political messages more acceptable to viewers, according to new research by psychologist Dr. Carl Senior at Aston University. The research…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
More connections can deepen polarization when social ties remain weak
Social networks, intended to bring people together, can actually increase polarization, new research finds, because while the links in the network may be plentiful, they're probably weak. A research team including…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Dating apps like Tinder affect relationships and the economics of desire
In recent years, it has become commonplace to see people selecting potential partners with the same gestures (and enthusiasm) they use to scroll through videos on TikTok or browse products in an online store. Swipe right…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
The violence link: Animal maltreatment and family violence often happen together
For some survivors of intimate partner violence, leaving an abusive relationship might mean facing a difficult choice between prioritizing their own safety and that of a beloved pet.
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
New study links mothers' stronger ethnic-racial identity to higher social skills in young children
As children head back to school this fall, one of the most important lessons won't be found in a textbook. It will happen as they learn to share, cooperate and build friendships. New University of Michigan research…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Who Stays Lonely And Who Does Not After Losing A Relationship Partner?
Some people experience persistent loneliness after losing a partner, but others don’t—why? Loneliness is a painful emotional experience that arises when social needs are not being met. Most people experience loneliness…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
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Explore unexpected connections, discover what’s truly possible, and pursue your ideas and passions to create the future you envision. It’s what we do at Wesleyan. On campus—both in and out of class—you’ll gain the…
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
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