Relationships

A causal theory for studying the cause-and-effect relationships of genes

Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships. Research shows that intellectual humility is correlated with more general knowledge, curiosity and open-mindedness.

Do Other Animals Have Consciousness? Science Could Force Us To Rethink Our Relationships With Them

New research sheds light on relationships between plants and insects in forest ecosystems

New research sheds light on relationships between plants and insects in forest ecosystems - EurekAlert

Centering relationships between people and place: A critical step towards improving science's contributions to society - EurekAlert

Book details how federal government used bribery to end relationships with Native American tribes - EurekAlert

Hubble Space Telescope discovers 'failed stars' are bad at relationships too

A Psychologist Makes Sense Of The ‘Butterfly Effect’ In Relationships

3 Ways Sibling Relationships Change Over Time, According To Science

3 Reasons Why You’re Always ‘The Ken’ In Your Relationships

Echoes of extinctions: Novel method unearths disruptions in mammal trait-environment relationships

2 Ways To Understand And Manage Jealousy In Relationships, According To A Psychologist

3 Mindset Traps That Keep Us Bound To Unhealthy Relationships

Research Uncovers 2 Surprising Motives Of Infidelity, Even In Blissful Relationships

The Dark Triad (Narcissists, Psychopaths, & Machiavellians) use unique combinations of breakup strategies when ending romantic relationships, new study (N=722) finds. For instance, narcissists using open confrontation, whereas psychopaths use manipulation, cost escalation, and distant communication.

New Research Dispels Three Myths About Loneliness: That the main cause of loneliness is a lack of relationships, that older people feel much more lonely than younger ones, and that most lonely people are social misfits (e.g., people who are neurotic, hostile, lack skills).

New research from Greece shows that 3 strategies people consider most effective in improving relationships are: Showing more interest in one's romantic partner; trying to understand his/her needs; and willingness to discuss problems together. Improving one's appearance was rated least effective.

Online daters' reactions to sexually explicit initiation messages: Research found negative reactions to receiving sexually explicit content were amplified for women and those interested in long-term relationships. Negative reactions were dampened for men and daters interested in casual sex.

Satisfying Relationships: The Surprising Secret to Lowering Your Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases?