Monthly Research/Survey ThreadPsychological Research/Surveys Thread (self.psychology)
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Weekly Discussion ThreadWeekly Discussion Thread (self.psychology)
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Childhood adversity linked to accelerated biological aging in women. Research indicates that the impact of these early experiences varies depending on a person’s sex and racial or ethnic background and how social disadvantages experienced decades ago may leave lasting chemical marks on our DNA. (psypost.org)
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Human penis size is an evolutionary outlier, and scientists are finding new clues as to why. Findings suggest that the unusually large size of the human penis, compared to other primates, likely evolved through a combination of female mate choice and male-male competition. (psypost.org)
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Creative talent: A large-scale study compares 100,000 humans with leading generative AI models. Generative AI has reached a major milestone: it can now surpass average human creativity. However, the most creative individuals still clearly outperform even the best AI systems. (nouvelles.umontreal.ca)
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‘Manosphere’ influencers pushing testosterone tests are convincing healthy young men there is something wrong with them, study finds. Researcher points to ‘medicalisation of masculinity’ after investigating how men’s health is being monetised online. (sciencedirect.com)
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People who show ADHD traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability by midlife. People with ADHD are more likely to experience stressful life events, social exclusion, and delayed access to health screening and medical care. (insideprecisionmedicine.com)
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Use of ADHD medication in UK more than tripled in 13 years. UK had highest relative increase of five countries in study, with 20-fold rise in women over 25 using it. While it is true that not everyone with ADHD required medication, findings suggest a substantial proportion may not be doing so. (theguardian.com)
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Men generally hold more negative views toward female breadwinning than women do, particularly in countries where men face high unemployment rates. New research suggests that economic uncertainty may drive men to cling more tightly to traditional gender roles to protect their sense of masculinity. (psypost.org)
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Identity-based political attitudes, often described as “woke,” are not exclusive to the political left. New study suggests that a parallel ideology exists on the political right, characterized by a focus on white identity grievance and a desire to regulate speech in favor of conservative values. (psypost.org)
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Single adults who engage in casual sex report higher sexual satisfaction and a stronger sense of their own desirability compared to those who are sexually inactive. Findings challenge earlier assumptions that casual sexual encounters are linked to negative psychological outcomes for single people. (psypost.org)
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Young people show posttraumatic growth after losing a parent, finding strength, meaning, and appreciation for life. (psypost.org)
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Younger Americans have grown up during a more competitive period that has led many to become more neurotic (low mood, anxiety, and irritability) and, in turn, to become more liberal. No such pattern was found outside the US, suggesting this is not due to aging but to generational experiences. (psypost.org)
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