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New Study Reveals Surprising Truths About Social Pressure and Authority
New research reveals that people vastly overestimate their ability to resist social pressure, posing significant implications for understanding human behavior under authority. According to a study conducted by The Ohio State University, individuals believe they would defy immoral or unlawful orders more readily than others — an assumption that may leave them vulnerable in real-life…
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New Study Reveals Surprising Impact of Framing Social Causes as Civil Rights
A new study has uncovered a paradox in the fight for social justice: framing contemporary issues such as workplace discrimination, food insecurity and lack of health care as civil rights problems can actually decrease public support for government action to address these issues. Published in the American Sociological Review, the study challenges long-standing assumptions about…
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Study Reveals Power of Rituals in Uniting Sports Fans
Fans around the world will tell you that the magic of sports goes beyond the action on the field. For many, the true enchantment lies in the rituals shared with fellow supporters. Recent research led by Dimitris Xygalatas, an anthropology professor at the University of Connecticut, confirms this notion, revealing that the most profound emotional…
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New Study Unveils Complex Nature of Multitasking Skills
Researchers from the University of Surrey have discovered that multitasking isn’t a single universal skill but rather a mix of general and specific abilities. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, offer a fresh perspective on why previous studies have shown inconsistent results regarding gender differences in multitasking performance.…
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College Students’ Bedtime Procrastination Linked to Need to Belong
In a new study published in the journal SLEEP, researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore reveals that college students who delay their bedtimes for social interactions are driven by a fundamental need to belong. This discovery will be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting and highlights the social dynamics affecting sleep duration and…
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Harvard’s New Online Game Tangibly Reduces Partisan Division
In an era where algorithm-driven social media platforms often deepen the divide between red and blue America, a new online tool developed by a team of Harvard researchers is ushering in hope for national unity. The interactive game, Tango, has shown the potential to reduce partisan animosity significantly. The findings are published in the journal…
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Income Inequality Weakens Support for Higher Minimum Wages, Study Finds
High levels of income inequality are not just a socio-economic concern but also a significant psychological barrier to implementing policies aimed at reducing that very inequality, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. The study — co-led by M. Asher Lawson, an assistant professor of decision sciences at INSEAD (European…
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How Social Media Influencers Affect FOMO in Young Consumers
Recent research has revealed a nuanced dynamic between young consumers, their experiences with FOMO (fear of missing out) and social media influencers who guide their purchasing decisions. Young people who frequently shop online often find themselves battling FOMO, an anxiety stemming from the sensation of missing out on the latest trends. This condition is linked…
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More Practice Hours Lead to Safer Teen Drivers
A new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) shows that increased driving practice during the learner’s permit phase significantly reduces the risk of crashes and near-crashes for teenage drivers. Published in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, this landmark study is the first to present statistically significant evidence that the quantity…
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Understanding Peer Influence on College Students’ Drinking Habits
A recent study led by Joshua Awua, a postdoctoral research associate in The University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Social Work, delves into how peer pressure affects young adults’ alcohol consumption, a significant issue among college students. Raised in a close-knit community in Ghana, Awua was all too familiar with the pressures to conform, particularly…