The cheerleader effect describes the phenomenon that you appear more attractive in a group than solo - and it works for men as well as women.
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It’s a classic adage for those seeking love. The problem is that psychology research shows it’s just not true.
If there were a Keltner List for relationships – as for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame – what would be on it? A relationship scientist draws on psychology research to help you assess your love.
Dating apps have changed the way people present themselves. Visual cues and short 100 word bios are the new currency of dating.
Online dating has been around for more than 20 years, but for the most part, the goal has been to eventually meet your new paramour face to face. Virtual reality could change that.
Are dating apps destroying men’s self-esteem?
Women experience negative effects from the objectification that’s common in our society. What happens if they try to seize the reins and elicit sexualized attention in their romantic relationships?
Most of us tend to be attracted to people who are similar to ourselves. But there’s an important exception to this rule.
Looking for a lifelong Valentine? Psychologists suggest taking a closer look at your best friend. The things we want in a good friend are many of the same things we expect from a romantic partner.
Data from swiping apps like Tinder are giving researchers a window into how dating and relationships could be changing.
Today’s trendiest booze makers and bars insist on going rather further than the simple imbibing of alcohol.
Ever wondered what it would be like to date in a completely gender-equal world? The answer may surprise you.
No amount of whittling down dating criteria to glasses, beards, or tattoos will allow you to bypass the simple fact that finding someone takes work.
‘Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen’ will not make you popular, according to new research.
The key to finding the right partner is all in your head.
Channel 4’s new programme took dating shows in a ‘bold’ new direction. But what can nakedness reveal about a potential partner?
A human development researcher decided to find out if people who are anxious about dating or about what their partner thinks of them are more likely to sext.
In only 30 years, a generations-old system of arranged marriages has been completely upended.
Not everyone can weave a gripping tale. But for one gender, it matters more than the other.
‘Treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen’ is bad advice, tailored for men who’d rather hate women than face their own shortcomings.
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Associate Professor, School of Health Studies, Western University
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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Academic, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales
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British Academy postdoctoral fellow, University of Warwick
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Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric and Writing Studies, University of Washington
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Professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
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Professor of Media and Communication and Chief Investigator, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making + Society, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Federation University Australia
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Relationships Expert & Psychology Educator at the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Writing, Literature and Culture, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia