Body appreciation has been linked to better sexual and life satisfaction – here’s how to cultivate it

Greater body appreciation is also closely tied to other aspects of wellbeing, such as fewer symptoms of depression.

Viren Swami, Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 ~8 min

Republicans and Democrats consider each other immoral – even when treated fairly and kindly by the opposition

With growing polarization, political attitudes have begun to coincide with moral convictions. Partisans increasingly view each other as immoral. New research reveals the depth of that conviction.

Phillip McGarry, Ph.D. Candidate in Experimental Psychology, University of Tennessee • conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 ~4 min


Halo effect: do attractive people really look less guilty? How the evidence is changing

Recent research suggests jurors are less likely to be lenient on attractive defendants than previously thought.

Robin Kramer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Lincoln • conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 ~7 min

Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

Anxiety about ageing is also often a fear of the future.

Alastair Comery, PhD Candidate, Sociology, Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~6 min

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~9 min

Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style

Being smart won’t protect you from falling down conspiracy rabbit holes.

Darel Cookson, Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 30, 2024 ~7 min

‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together

Even in a moment of extreme partisanship, ‘we’ still exist if ‘we’ can witness something together. Researchers are exploring how shared attention can build connection.

Garriy Shteynberg, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee • conversation
Jan. 23, 2024 ~8 min

Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren't

Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.

Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 22, 2024 ~8 min


Is our sense of fairness driven by selfishness? We're studying the brain to find out

The preference for fairness emerges early in childhood, suggesting it is to some extent hardwired.

Patricia Christian, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 ~7 min

BBC's The Traitors: how unconscious biases can impact who you think is guilty

You might think someone is guilty because of unconscious opinions you hold regarding certain traits.

Daniel Walker, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bradford • conversation
Jan. 12, 2024 ~7 min

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