Why Bad Looks Good
The Psychology of Attraction
Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D.
When meeting new people, names matter more than we think.
Do you know someone you fear is suicidal? Recent research reveals the best ways to save a life.
COVID-19 may be deadly without infection. Here's how to recognize risk factors and red flags signaling suicidal tendencies.
How do people decide whether to accept a Facebook friend request? The answers might surprise you.
Does your child want you as a Facebook friend? The answer might surprise you.
Facebook is a platform that allows you to mix your personal and professional life. But should you?
What makes a good manager? Some traits are invaluable tools for making employees feel valued and important.
How men who are victims of domestic violence experience abuse differently.
Domestic violence against women is recognized as a global crisis; and so it is. But men are victims too.
Spousal rape is not an oxymoron. Pandemic prompted domestic violence often include forced sex—but it is still underreported.
We are well aware that sexual harassment victims are often blamed for their fate. Perhaps it would help to explain why they don’t come forward right away.
What type of person is more likely to refuse to wear a mask? It may depend on both personality and perception of the risk.
Victims sometimes talk themselves into believing a rape was not a rape. Research explains why.
Many think a rape victim would never speak to her rapist again. But this isn't always the case. Research reveals the surprising reality of rape response.
In uncertain times, some things remain certain. Faith in God is one of them.
Do you thank God for your spouse? If so, you may be improving your marriage.
Stalkers collect information about their targets—and sometimes make contact. Don’t make it easy.
Understanding the aftermath of sexual assault within different cultural groups can help pave the road to recovery
We might all notice the “lady in red.” But do we also use color palette in judgments about personality?
Have you gained the dreaded “COVID 19?” Here is how to take it off.
We all read each other’s Facebook content, usually for all of the right reasons. But toxic personalities may be reading too—with very different intentions.
We envision online predators as adults targeting young children disguised as peers. But is that really the way they operate? The research might surprise you.
What types of sites does your teenager use to meet new friends—and does it matter?
Think you know how to tell if an adult is communicating with your teenager online? Here is what to look for.
Victims of digital abuse are commonly advised to “just turn off your phone.” But could this actually place them in more danger?
Research reveals the relationship between physical isolation and the experience of digital abuse.
Understanding the link between COVID-19 and domestic violence can prompt a prescription for positive change.
From sporting events to protests, what is it about being part of a crowd that energizes us?
Wonder why you feel warm and generous towards some strangers and not others? It might be due not to what they say, but how close they stand.
If sunshine is a disinfectant, how does cloudiness impact the attractiveness of a dark personality? Research has some surprising answers.
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