What looks like fierce independence is often a calculation about what might happen if someone doesn’t show up.

Even though being in a committed relationship or marriage is still a societal norm in many cultures today, the number of single people has been increasing in many countries over the last few decades.

Some people seem to grow gentler as life wears on. Others grow sharper, more guarded, quicker to shut things down. Research suggests that aging alone doesn’t determine which direction someone goes.

Psychologists pooled data from 37 studies to answer a question that has left many wondering. Here's what they found.

As you read this sentence, think about where your eyes fall on each word. The optimal placement, according to Assistant Professor Andriana Christofalos, is just left of center.

BOTTOM LINE: Science says five simple, budget-friendly design choices — intentional color, smart organization, maximized light, natural wood, and curved furniture — can measurably improve how you feel ...

Certain imagery-based techniques can reduce the fear of failure that results from difficult childhood memories, according to ...

Why do people often make decisions in the same pattern and choose the tried and tested, even when there are apparently better alternatives? A research team led by Stefan Kiebel, Professor of Cognitive ...

The relationship between sex, gender, gender identity, and psychological (dis-)comfort with gender typicality has increasingly become a topic of interest ...

Most people think design style is about aesthetics. A growing body of research suggests it's actually about neurology, stress response and identity.

The constant hum of a television in empty rooms reveals deep psychological patterns about who we are — and for seniors, it's often their only defense against a silence that's become too loud to bear.

Psychological resilience has emerged as a foundational construct within the field of positive psychology, capturing the capacity for individuals to adapt ...