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People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows

Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Social Inequalities at […]

Research shows gender, nationality enhance rivalry perceptions

When a competitor and opponent have a common identity that’s relevant to a particular competition, it will increase their perception of rivalry and inspire them to try harder, according to new Cornell University research.This article […]

What Strictly Come Dancing can teach us about how (and how not) to give feedback

Feedback is a big part of the Strictly Come Dancing experience. Every week, after performing their dance, each professional-celebrity couple waits breathlessly to hear what the four judges made of their routine. Will it be […]

In your face: our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it—and where

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Friends act as family surrogates for unmarried African Americans

Friends play an essential role in everyone’s life, offering companionship and a safe space to share personal thoughts and feelings.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Religions talk about the value of humility, but it can be especially hard for clergy to practice what they preach

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to […]

Report reveals challenges facing transnational families

A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of […]

Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other […]

New research challenges gendered perceptions of domestic abuse

A new study by the University of Portsmouth has questioned whether judgments of partner abuse are “rose-tinted” towards women.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.