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Narcissism runs in the family, but not because of parenting
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (76+ words) The study, "Narcissism Runs in Families Due to Genetics: An Extended Twin Family Analysis," was authored by Mitja D. Back, Jana Instinske, Theresa Rohm, Marco Deppe, and Christian Kandler. The latest research, however you prefer to read it. One email a…...
What computer simulations reveal about the evolutionary purpose of gaming
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (509+ words) Playing and gaming are universal human activities, but they differ in important ways. Playing involves spontaneous activities without specific goals, which is common in human infants and many animals. Gaming consists of trying to overcome rule-bounded challenges, often involving competition…...
Large study finds no meaningful link between meat consumption and depression
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (397+ words) Many earlier projects asked people to identify themselves as vegetarians, vegans, or omnivores. This categorizing approach can be flawed because a person's chosen dietary label does not always match their actual eating behavior. To address this, the current study treated…...
Frequent church attendance strongly predicts whether a woman will marry before having a child
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (277+ words) An analysis of National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data investigated the types of family-forming transitions people experience. They found that women who attend religious services frequently or belong to a conservative denomination were the most likely to marry before cohabiting…...
Autism genetics linked to reduced brain cell fiber density
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (849+ words) Individuals who carry common genetic variants associated with autism tend to have lower density in the brain's microscopic wiring, regardless of whether they actually have an autism diagnosis. The research reveals a shared genetic architecture between the likelihood of autism…...
New study links fashion satisfaction to mental well-being and social confidence in middle-aged women
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1251+ words) A new study suggests that finding well-fitting, age-appropriate clothing plays a role in the overall mental health of middle-aged women. The research indicates that when women in this demographic are satisfied with their fashion options, they tend to experience higher…...
A single dose of psilocybin outperforms nicotine patches for quitting smoking
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (494+ words) The trial enrolled 82 adult daily smokers who had experienced at least one previous unsuccessful attempt to quit. These participants smoked a baseline average of nearly sixteen cigarettes per day and reported a median of six previous attempts to break their…...
Psychological factors predict women's interest in violent erotica
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (652+ words) To investigate these questions, the team recruited 571 women living in Germany. The group was selected using demographic quotas to mirror an accurate range of ages and educational backgrounds found in the general population. Each participant was randomly assigned to read…...
Young men use moral outrage to claim status in political debates
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1098+ words) Young men between the ages of 18 and 35 are uniquely prone to using moral and political discussions to shame others and assert dominance, regardless of their political beliefs. This pattern suggests that hostile political expression may be driven less by specific…...
Body roundness index outperforms BMI in predicting depression risk for dementia patients
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (833+ words) We wanted to explore whether simple measures related to body fat distribution might be associated with depression in this population," Sudo noted. Dementia is a globally widespread condition characterized by severe memory and thinking problems. A significant portion of dementia…...