“Hegemonic masculinity was a major factor in Trump’s political success.”— Theresa Vescio and Nathaniel Schemerhorn, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences In my book, Macho Men: How Toxic Masculinity Harms Us All and What To Do About It, I describe in detail...
Your area of passion is not out there just waiting to be found. It’s not some enigmatic power that, if discovered, will clear all roadblocks from your way. Actually, scientists contend in a recent study that the catchphrase “discover your passion” can be a harmful...
When we connect with friends, we often tell our life stories, from the trivial to the meaningful. Sharing experiences, especially secrets, fosters the development of friendships. The best ways to have conversations, make acquaintances or even strangers into new...
Study 1: Encouraging Pro-social Behavior in Adolescents Developmental psychologists long have debated whether individuals volunteer and help others because they are sympathetic or whether they are sympathetic because they are prosocial. Research from the University of...
Cheer up. Stop worrying. Don’t work so hard. Good advice for a long life? As it turns out, no. In a ground-breaking study of personality as a predictor of longevity, University of California, Riverside researchers found just the opposite. “It’s surprising just how...
Disagreeable, dishonest and careless bosses can mean bad outcomes for organizations and work groups. However, new research highlights that the employees they work with also play a major role in this. Employee anxiety, self-esteem and how leadership behavior is...
