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r/science • u/FreeHugs23 • 2d ago

Psychology Men who blend emotional openness and progressive gender attitudes into their sense of manhood appear to be less reactive when their masculinity is called into question. Findings suggest that how men react to challenges to their gender status depends in part on how they define manhood for themselves.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 5d ago

Psychology Young adults who fear relationship rejection suffer from higher death anxiety, which triggers increased depression, anxiety, and OCD symptoms, especially if they believe death is the absolute end of existence, a new study claims.

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r/science • u/mvea • 3d ago

Psychology Men and women report similar levels of “duty sex,” and similar reasons behind it. People who worry their partner might cheat, who see their partner as a more desirable catch than themselves, or who experience higher levels of emotional instability tend to report having sex out of duty more often.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 4d ago

Psychology Global happiness researchers reveal keys to a good life. Research found as much as 40 per cent of one’s happiness is related to “volitional activities” or how you choose to spend your time.

eurekalert.org

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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 • Aug 07 '26

Psychology Psychological distress isolates men more than women, according to a 14-year study. Men are often expected to be self-reliant and emotionally stoic, which may discourage them from disclosing difficulties or asking others for support.

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r/science • u/Aggravating_Money992 • Feb 01 '26

Psychology A longstanding belief in the publishing world suggests that men avoid reading fiction that centers on the lives of women. However, new research indicates that a protagonist’s gender has almost no impact on whether a man wants to continue reading a story.

psypost.org

9.6k Upvotes

668 comments

r/science • u/mvea • 9d ago

Psychology 1 in 3 American boys aged 13 to 17 follows Andrew Tate at least a little, and those who do are more likely to believe men should hide their emotions, be dominant and reject anything feminine. But the strongest predictor wasn’t Tate at all - it was parents telling their sons to be big and tough.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • Jun 28 '24

Psychology Both men and women were pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, according to a new study. Couples also tended to be well-matched on their attractiveness, suggesting that we largely date and marry people in our own “league,” at least as far as beauty is concerned.

news.ufl.edu

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r/science • u/mvea • Sep 23 '26

Psychology The assumption that men’s interest in sex is purely physical and always switched on is a common stereotype, but recent evidence indicates that men’s sexual desire is actually quite complex. When men felt happy and equal in their partnerships, their interest in solitary sexual activities decreased.

psypost.org

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667 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Aug 26 '26

Psychology Researchers quantify the rate of “mercy sex” among women with low sexual desire. Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity with their partners, a behavior researchers have quantified as happening about two and a half times per month.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • Aug 13 '26

Psychology Men are less likely than women to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence, and new research found that the main barriers include viewing it as a private matter, fear of retaliation, shame, and concerns about not being believed.

publichealth.gmu.edu

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 20d ago

Psychology A new study says that the vast majority of long-term single adults maintain high and stable life satisfaction over time, despite experiencing wide variations in sexual fulfillment and their desire for a romantic partner.

psypost.org

6.2k Upvotes

495 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Feb 21 '26

Psychology Girls rarely experience the “friend zone,” psychology study finds. Tendency for young men to mistake friendliness for sexual interest strengthens gradually throughout their teenage years. When adolescent girls express romantic interest, boys rarely dismiss it as mere friendliness.

psypost.org

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896 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Apr 17 '26

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.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • Sep 10 '26

Psychology A test to determine if people who report out-of-body experiences could identify objects in another room produced results no better than chance, but afterward something strange happened: Two participants described, unprompted, researchers’ locations and activities behind closed doors.

uvahealth.com

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475 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Sep 28 '26

Psychology How adults feel about their ADHD depends heavily on their specific symptoms. People with higher levels of hyperactive and impulsive symptoms tend to view their condition more positively, while those with primarily inattentive symptoms are less likely to see their diagnosis as an advantage.

psypost.org

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354 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Jul 21 '26

Psychology Narcissists are actually less likely to endorse left-wing authoritarianism. The findings contradict previous claims that individuals with dark personalities are widely drawn to left-wing activism simply to feed their own egos.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • May 02 '26

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.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • May 13 '26

Psychology People with higher levels of everyday anxiety tend to experience more intense self-blaming emotions, along with specific changes in how their brain networks communicate. This heightened self-blame is accompanied by unhelpful behaviors like hiding or self-attacking.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • Aug 30 '26

Psychology Adults with ADHD often face challenges in maintaining sexual satisfaction and connection with their partners. Characteristics such as a heightened need for novelty and difficulty regulating focus can deeply influence their intimate lives.

psypost.org

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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 09 '25

Psychology "The ick" is a sudden feeling of disgust toward a partner, often for minor things. Study showed physical appearance is a less frequent ick trigger than behavior or personality. 64% of people have felt the ick; 26% end relationships right after. Narcissism and perfectionism increase ick likelihood.

psychologytoday.com

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 26 '26

Psychology The tendency to feel like a perpetual victim is strongly tied to vulnerable narcissism. Individuals who frequently perceive themselves as victims and signal this status to others often possess high levels of vulnerable narcissism and emotional instability.

psypost.org

20.3k Upvotes

715 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Sep 27 '26

Psychology A recent study suggests that people in the general population who possess higher levels of autistic-like traits tend to avoid positive, affectionate behaviors to maintain their romantic relationships.

psypost.org

4.4k Upvotes

220 comments

r/science • u/mvea • Oct 01 '26

Psychology Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education

psypost.org

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