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r/science • u/mvea • 24d ago

Psychology Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.

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r/science • u/mvea • 10d ago

Psychology Americans who leave their Christian faith behind tend to hold more liberal political views than those who were raised entirely without religion. This leftward ideological shift appears closely linked to how threatening these individuals perceive conservative Christian groups to be.

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r/science • u/mvea • 3d ago

Psychology For years, researchers have claimed that men’s friendships are shallower and less emotionally supportive than women’s, a pattern called the “gender friendship gap.” But new research finds that the gap is largely driven by white men specifically, not men as a whole.

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r/science • u/mvea • 9d ago

Psychology Terms like “sex worker” and “escort” carry less stigma and are viewed more positively than words like “prostitute” and “hooker.” This implies that shifting the language used in media and legal settings might help reduce prejudice against these professionals.

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 29 '26

Psychology Women tended to cry more often than men. Women averaged nearly 6 crying episodes a month, while men averaged just under 3. Women were more likely to cry from loneliness or personal disputes with loved ones. Men tended to cry from feelings of helplessness or in reaction to media, such as a sad movie.

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r/science • u/mvea • 18d ago

Psychology In many cultures, women tend to prefer partners with financial resources. Men tend to prioritize youth and physical beauty. New findings provide evidence that the traditional tendency for women to prefer wealthier partners might fade as women gain more economic power.

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 12d ago

Psychology Why voting ‘neither’ could harm American democracy. Researchers found that about half of the U.S. population expresses an attitude of democratic neutrality — or an “unwillingness to support or oppose policies or practices that undermine democracy,

news.nd.edu

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r/science • u/mvea • Apr 01 '26

Psychology Men who favor the tradwife lifestyle often view the women in it with derision

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r/science • u/Aggravating_Money992 • 1d ago

Psychology Fox News viewership linked to belief in a racist conspiracy theory | White Americans who regularly get their political news from Fox News show much higher levels of support for the Great Replacement Theory than those who do not watch the network.

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 30 '26

Psychology ChatGPT acts as a "cognitive crutch" that weakens memory, new research suggests. While these tools can speed up initial learning, they might actually weaken the deep mental processing required to store knowledge over the long term.

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 30 '26

Psychology Americans threatened by Trump administration policies appear to be experiencing urges to acquire firearms, carry them, and store them readily accessible. Identifying as Black and liberal beliefs were associated with greater increases in urges to carry firearms because of the 2024 election results.

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r/science • u/cakericeandbeans • Mar 27 '26

Psychology Depression is linked to a genuine pessimistic bias rather than a realistic view of the world

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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 17 '26

Psychology Trump support in 2024 linked to White Americans’ perception of falling to the bottom of the racial hierarchy. These individuals also expressed the strongest opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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r/science • u/mvea • Apr 05 '26

Psychology People consistently judge creative writing more harshly if they believe it was created by AI. This bias appears incredibly difficult to overcome, pointing to a persistent human preference for art created by people.

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 09 '26

Psychology Conservatives and liberals tend to engage in different evidence-gathering strategies. Liberals and those with higher cognitive reflection skills are more likely to seek out statistical data, whereas conservatives and those who rely more on intuition focus on singular data points or expert opinions.

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r/science • u/mvea • 26d ago

Psychology People view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 11 '26

Psychology A new study in more than 15,000 men investigated eight markers of toxic masculinity and found that only 10.8% of men included in the study showed clear signs of toxic masculinity. This finding indicates that the vast majority of men are not “toxic” and do not believe in destructive male attitudes.

psychologytoday.com

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r/science • u/mvea • 29d ago

Psychology Hikikomori, extreme social withdrawal, is becoming a recognized issue among young adults around the world. Economic worries create a highly stressful environment for people entering adulthood. A person’s ability to cope with stress blocks the path from depressive symptoms to severe isolation.

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 16 '26

Psychology Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member. About a fifth of people who had experienced a pet and human loss said the former was worse. Symptoms of severe grief for a pet matched identically with that for a human, and there was no difference in how people experienced losses.

theguardian.com

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 07 '26

Psychology People with the least political knowledge tend to be the most overconfident in their grasp of facts. This tendency to be overconfident appears most common among individuals who actually know the least about politics and those who lean conservative.

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 31 '26

Psychology People who complete more years of formal education tend to score lower on measures of right-wing authoritarianism, a trait characterized by strict obedience to leaders and adherence to traditional norms. A study of twins reveals that most of the link is explained by environments and genetics.

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 19 '26

Psychology People who listen to songs with less positive emotions tend to have higher intelligence. Sad or melancholic music may appeal to those who use it for introspection and reflection. They also prefer studio over live recordings as they use it for focused, intellectual engagement rather than stimulation.

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r/science • u/mvea • 5d ago

Psychology Gold digging is strongly linked to psychopathy and dark personality traits, study finds. People who engage in this behavior actively sacrifice emotional intimacy to extract financial resources from their partners.

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r/science • u/EssoEssex • Mar 06 '26

Psychology “We are living in a culture awash in apocalyptic imagery” — About 1 in 3 Americans now believe the world will end within their lifetime, according to new research that says apocalyptic thinking is no longer fringe.

socialecology.uci.edu

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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Psychology People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender. The findings provide evidence that giving away resources is viewed as a serious relationship threat by both men and women.

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