New research identifies a key brain region involved with procrastination and suggests how to manage emotions to reduce procrastination and cope when we do put things off.
How Men Become Fathers
Qualitative research sheds light on a critical phase of paternal development by taking a deepdive into first-time fathers’ attitudes during the third trimester.
Self-Expansion Increases Sexual Satisfaction for Couples
Research on closeness and sexuality suggests that greater enjoyment is based in how much we include the other person in our own sense of self.
4 Dynamics Define Pathologically Narcissistic Relationships
New research from the perspective of relatives and romantic partners sheds light on common problems in relationships involving pathologically narcissistic people.
5 Factors Undermining Achievement in Gifted Boys
Narrative-based research unearths the experiences of struggling students and suggests what needs to change.
One Personality Trait Distinguishes Gifted People
Research sheds light on how personality and giftedness are related.
Lessons from Lockdown
COVID-19 lockdown suddenly pitched millions of people in isolation. Studying how people cope under extreme circumstances provides useful insights for dealing with adversity.
Some of Our Basic Social Instincts May Actually Imperil Us Socially
Social exclusion and feeling threatened drive moral judgments of others.
Responding to the Grief of Others
Severe loss may evoke stigmatizing responses from others. Research sheds light on how people tend to react and suggests ways to support those in greatest need.
Mothering Choices That Engender Inauthenticity in Daughters
Research identifies specific parenting factors that make inauthenticity more likely—and suggests avenues for intervention for personal growth.