Finding a New Home

Dark Triad

How Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Machiavellians Break Up

Arash Emamzadeh on June 6, 2023

Recent research examines the techniques used by people with Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissists, Machiavellians, and psychopaths) to end friendships and romantic relationships.

Recent research examines the techniques used by people with Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissists, Machiavellians, and psychopaths) to end friendships and romantic relationships.

Loneliness

New Research Dispels 3 Myths About Loneliness

Arash Emamzadeh on May 30, 2023

A recent paper busts popular myths about loneliness and clarifies the true causes of lonely feelings.

A recent paper busts popular myths about loneliness and clarifies the true causes of lonely feelings.

Embarrassment

An Evidence-Based Way of Overcoming Shame

Arash Emamzadeh on May 23, 2023

According to a recent study, the regular practice of writing self-compassionate letters reduces anxiety, self-criticism, and shame.

According to a recent study, the regular practice of writing self-compassionate letters reduces anxiety, self-criticism, and shame.

Trauma

2 Effective Strategies for Coping With Trauma and Loss

Arash Emamzadeh on May 17, 2023

A recent study examines the effectiveness of two emotion-regulation strategies for coping with loss and trauma: positive reappraisal and distanced reflection.

A recent study examines the effectiveness of two emotion-regulation strategies for coping with loss and trauma: positive reappraisal and distanced reflection.

Anxiety

A New Scientific Explanation for Why We Worry

Arash Emamzadeh on May 12, 2023

New research finds evidence for the “contrast avoidance model” of worry and rumination, which suggests people worry as a way to avoid negative emotional contrasts.

New research finds evidence for the “contrast avoidance model” of worry and rumination, which suggests people worry as a way to avoid negative emotional contrasts.

Sex

When Sexual Assault Victims Are More Likely to Be Blamed

Arash Emamzadeh on May 5, 2023

A recent study shows that women dressed in red, compared to green, are more likely to be blamed for being sexually assaulted.

A recent study shows that women dressed in red, compared to green, are more likely to be blamed for being sexually assaulted.

Divorce

The Feeling That Most Strongly Predicts Divorce

Arash Emamzadeh on April 26, 2023

A recent study concluded that ambivalent feelings toward one’s spouse correlate with marital conflict and predict divorce seven years later.

A recent study concluded that ambivalent feelings toward one’s spouse correlate with marital conflict and predict divorce seven years later.

Relationships

14 Strategies to Improve a Relationship, Ranked

Arash Emamzadeh on April 20, 2023

New research from Greece investigates the strategies romantic couples use and those they find most effective for improving their relationships.

New research from Greece investigates the strategies romantic couples use and those they find most effective for improving their relationships.

Infidelity

5 Insights on How Dark Personalities See Infidelity

Arash Emamzadeh on April 14, 2023

A recent study discusses five categories of infidelity. Furthermore, it explores what narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians do and do not consider cheating.

A recent study discusses five categories of infidelity. Furthermore, it explores what narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians do and do not consider cheating.

Relationships

Memories of Your Ex May Benefit Your Current Relationship

Arash Emamzadeh on April 7, 2023

A recent study explains when and why reflecting on nostalgic memories of your ex-partner can benefit your current romantic relationship.

A recent study explains when and why reflecting on nostalgic memories of your ex-partner can benefit your current romantic relationship.

Relationships

The 3 Behaviors Most Likely to Derail a Relationship

Arash Emamzadeh on April 1, 2023

Recent research pinpoints the behaviors that negatively impact a partner’s willingness to stay in a romantic relationship.

Recent research pinpoints the behaviors that negatively impact a partner’s willingness to stay in a romantic relationship.

Relationships

What Your Laughter Reveals About Your Relationship

Arash Emamzadeh on March 26, 2023

A recent study suggests that only a few seconds of laughter can reveal whether two people are friends or romantic partners.

A recent study suggests that only a few seconds of laughter can reveal whether two people are friends or romantic partners.

Anger

New Research on Why Incels Hate Women

Arash Emamzadeh on March 20, 2023

New research, the first of its kind, suggests unwanted celibacy is closely tied to misogyny, sexual objectification of women, and acceptance of rape myths.

New research, the first of its kind, suggests unwanted celibacy is closely tied to misogyny, sexual objectification of women, and acceptance of rape myths.

Gender

Men Are More Selfishly Dishonest Than Women

Arash Emamzadeh on March 13, 2023

A recent paper reviews the nature and causes of gender differences in dishonesty.

A recent paper reviews the nature and causes of gender differences in dishonesty.

Depression

How to Overcome Self-Criticism and Perfectionism

Arash Emamzadeh on March 7, 2023

Recent studies show that high levels of autonomy support for self-critical individuals can reduce their vulnerability to depression.

Recent studies show that high levels of autonomy support for self-critical individuals can reduce their vulnerability to depression.

Trauma

The Surprising Role of Empathy in Traumatic Bonding

Arash Emamzadeh on March 3, 2023

A recent study suggests empathy is a pathway through which intimate partner violence affects the formation of a traumatic bond between the victim and the abuser.

A recent study suggests empathy is a pathway through which intimate partner violence affects the formation of a traumatic bond between the victim and the abuser.

Narcissism

Why Attractive People May Actually Be More Narcissistic

Arash Emamzadeh on February 25, 2023

A recent study on attractiveness compares two theories: the evolutionary theory versus the “what is beautiful is good” theory. The results are surprising.

A recent study on attractiveness compares two theories: the evolutionary theory versus the “what is beautiful is good” theory. The results are surprising.

Depression

A New Bodily Approach to Treat Depression and Anxiety

Arash Emamzadeh on February 21, 2023

A recent paper proposes that changing motor displays (e.g., posture, balance, gait, movement) may improve anxiety and mood symptoms.

A recent paper proposes that changing motor displays (e.g., posture, balance, gait, movement) may improve anxiety and mood symptoms.

Self-Esteem

Can Watching Porn Help Escape Meaninglessness?

Arash Emamzadeh on February 15, 2023

A new study suggests perceived meaninglessness is predictive of greater pornography consumption.

A new study suggests perceived meaninglessness is predictive of greater pornography consumption.

Child Development

Research Finds Link Between Childhood Abuse and Drug Use

Arash Emamzadeh on February 10, 2023

A recent study suggests two paths from childhood abuse to substance use are psychological dissociation (e.g., numbness, emotional detachment) and self-medication.

A recent study suggests two paths from childhood abuse to substance use are psychological dissociation (e.g., numbness, emotional detachment) and self-medication.