Eric W. Dolan
PsyPost.org
Sacramento, CA, United States
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New study uncovers how having or wanting children influences age preferences when dating
A new study provides evidence that men's preferences for the age of their partner are influenced by whether or not they want to have children, or already have them. Men who want or do not have children prefer younger women, while women's age preferences are not as strongly associated with having or wanting children. ... → Read More
Kisspeptin infusion shows promise in the treatment hypoactive sexual desire disorder
New research provides evidence that kisspeptin can help to boost sexual desire in men and women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a medical condition characterized by a persistent or recurrent lack of sexual fantasies, desires, and thoughts that lead to problems in intimate relationships. The new findings appear in JAMA Network Open. ... → Read More
People share fake news because they don’t want to be ostracized from their social circles, study suggests
A series of studies published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General provides evidence that the pressure to conform is a key psychological driver of sharing fake news. The findings indicate that failing to share misinformation that is endorsed by other group members can lead to adverse social consequences. ... → Read More
Men across the globe may be profoundly affected by a core belief about manhood, according to study of 62 nations
Men tend to die earlier in life in countries where the belief that manhood is “hard won and easily lost” is more widespread, according to new research published in Psychology of Men & Masculinity. The findings provide evidence that a basic belief about of what it means to be a man could have significant consequences around the world. ... → Read More
New research uncovers some surprising facts about the link between pet ownership and allostatic load
Having a pet appears to help buffer against the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to stress. But, according to new research, the link between pet ownership and reduced allostatic load depends on certain socioeconomic factors, such as ethnicity. The findings have been published in SSM - Population Health. ... → Read More
New research suggests there is a dark side of hope
Hope is typically considered to be a positive emotion. But new research provides evidence that hope can have negative financial consequences. The findings, published in the Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, indicate that more hopeful individuals have a greater tendency to hold on to losing stocks. ... → Read More
Penis sizes in historical paintings have gradually increased over the past seven centuries, study finds
The size of the "ideal" penis appears to have increased in recent history, according to a scientific analysis of artwork from the 15th to 21st centuries. The findings have been published in BJU International, a peer-reviewed medical journal. ... → Read More
People with Dark Triad traits are more likely to use influence techniques in romantic relationships
New research provides evidence that "dark" personality traits are associated with the use of sequential social influence techniques in romantic relationships. The new findings appear in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. ... → Read More
Study finds heightened body esteem is linked to greater sexual harmony in newly-wed couples
Greater body esteem is associated with greater sexual harmony among romantic couples, according to new research published in The Journal of Sex Research. The findings provide evidence that feeling comfortable with your body is important both for your own sexual well-being as well as the sexual well-being of your partner. ... → Read More
Genetic variant does not weaken topiramate's effects on alcoholism-related outcomes
An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research published in Addiction. Importantly, the study found no evidence that the results varied based on the presence of a genetic variant associated with alcohol use disorder. ... → Read More
Habitual checking of social media linked to altered brain development in young adolescents
New neuroimaging research provides evidence that the frequency of checking social media during adolescent might influence how the brains of teenagers develop. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, indicate the the use of social media is related to developmental changes in neural sensitivity to anticipation of social rewards and punishments. ... → Read More
Testosterone enhances men's sensitivity to the negative outcomes of risky choices
Testosterone administration increases the sensitivity to negative feedback following risky choices in men, according to the results of a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. The study has been published in the scientific journal Biological Psychology. ... → Read More
Unpredictable childhood environments linked to food addiction in adulthood
New research provides evidence that people who grew up in an unstable environment are more susceptible to food addiction. The findings, published in the journal Appetite, indicate that unpredictability in one’s earlier stages of life is associated with maladaptive patterns of food intake. ... → Read More
People who are shorter and dissatisfied with their height have more dark personality traits, study finds
People who are relatively short and those who wish to be taller tend to have more "Dark Triad" traits, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings suggest that short individuals may engage in antagonistic behaviors in an attempt to offset their height disadvantage. ... → Read More
Vulnerable and grandiose narcissists exhibit different cortisol reactivity to psychosocial stress
New research provides evidence that vulnerable and grandiose narcissists tend to have different patterns of physiological reactions when exposed to a socially stressful situation. The new findings have been published in Frontiers in Psychology. ... → Read More
Study identifies factors that could make people more prone to depressive symptoms during hangovers
New research provides insight into the underlying psychological factors related to depressive symptoms during alcohol hangovers. The findings, which appear in the journal Addictive Behaviors, indicate that both emotion dysregulation and repetitive negative thinking play a key role. ... → Read More
Study sheds light on the mechanisms linking vulnerable dark traits with COVID-19 prevention behavior
Psychologists have found that the "Dark Triad" of personality -- psychopathy, Machiavellianism and narcissism -- is associated with reduced engagement with COVID-19 prevention behaviors during the pandemic. But, according to new research, this does not appear to be entirely true for another set of traits known as the "vulnerable Dark Triad." The new findings have been published in Personality… → Read More
Emotion dysregulation predicts belief in conspiracy theories, study finds
People who have difficulty managing their emotions are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences. ... → Read More
Scientists are finally taking a serious look at psilocybin for the treatment of cluster headaches
The results from the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to systematically investigate the effects of psilocybin in cluster headache has been published in the scientific journal Headache. The initial study provides useful information for creating bigger and more conclusive studies in the future. ... → Read More
Psychologists uncover "frightening" results after examining susceptibility to fake news in Hungary
People with greater cognitive reflectiveness tend to be better at distinguishing disinformation from real information, according to new research. However, in Hungary, voters who oppose the government used their thinking skills to question false information that was both concordant and discordant with their political views, while voters who support the government were far less likely to question… → Read More