Even in the face of a disaster, we remain optimistic about our chances of injury compared to others, according to a new study. Residents of...

In time for Valentine's Day, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin is featuring several new studies all about relationships – including the link between income in...

When we typically think of kids who are the victims of school bullying, what comes to mind are isolated youth who do not fit in....

We all know that getting a good night's sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more surprising...

When mom is the boss at home, she may have a harder time being the boss at work. New research suggests that women, but not...

Extraversion does not just explain differences between how people act at social events. How extraverted you are may influence how the brain makes choices –...

Keep up-to-date with the latest news from SPSP 2013 in New Orleans (Jan. 17-19)! Check out the SPSP 2013 Press Room , complete with press...

Being a good partner may make you a better parent, according to a new study. The same set of skills that we tap to be...

A growing body of research highlights the importance of gratitude for both social and personal well-being. SPSP will have a session on gratitude at the...

SPSP invites members of the press to attend its annual meeting January 17-19, 2013, in New Orleans.  Registered members of the press will have access...

People often remark that people of a different race "all look alike.” However, when we have trouble recognizing people from another race, it may actually...

Your home city matters for both who you are and how you feel, according to a new suite of studies . In seven studies, researchers...

Personal myths, aversive racism, heat and retaliation in baseball, and the power of writing about personal trauma – these are just a few of the...

It is not always best to forgive and forget in marriage, according to new research that looks at the costs of forgiveness. Sometimes expressing anger...

Does flirtation help or hurt a woman negotiating? According to new research , it helps – creating better economic outcomes for the female negotiators, if...

A father’s love contributes as much — and sometimes more — to a child's development as does a mother's love. That is one of many...

Summer vacation time is upon us. If you have been saving up for your dream vacation for years, you may want to make sure your...

How children cope with the loss of a loved one depends on their attachment to their mother and activity within their nervous system, according to...

The traditional Southern belief that men must defend their honor is alive and well but not just among men. A new study finds that both...

Thinking about death can actually be a good thing. An awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help us re-prioritize our goals and values,...

The color of our skin or where we come does matter when it comes to how we react to a racist insult. A new study...

With Easter fast approaching, Shige Oishi and Casey Eggleston  discuss a recent study  that looks at Americans' and Koreans' views of Jesus and shows that...

For a 6-year old, one of the most powerful educational tools may be direct instruction, according to new research on how children learn about prejudice....

As this Super Tuesday draws near, polls show that many Americans are not very excited about this year's presidential candidates. But what are people looking...

For people who are self-secure, giving a Valentine's Day gift can be a real pleasure but for people high in anxiety, the gift giving can...

San Diego, January 28, 2012 - Love can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Which way it turns depends on the...

San Diego, January 27, 2012 - Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again? The bad news is that desires for...

San Diego, January 27, 2012 – Republicans and Democrats are less divided in their attitudes than popularly believed, according to new research. It is exactly...

San Diego, CA, January 26, 2012 - If you want to change how teenagers view bullying, go to the straight to the source of most...

The holiday shopping (and eating) season is upon us but before you run out to buy gifts, you may want to take a cue from...

Racial prejudice and stereotyping, pay-what-you-want pricing, cross-cultural training – these are just a few of the research areas of this year's winners of the SPSP...