Are certain categories and identities natural and immutable, or are they artificial social conventions? The answer very much ...

In a world that rewards public sharing, the act of private journaling stands apart. Psychology reveals that those who choose pen over post often possess rare and powerful traits.

Understanding the effects of social class on people's attitudes, thoughts, feelings and behaviors could have valuable ...

A social psychologist recommends ways to connect with others as you move through public spaces – with benefits for your own well-being as well as for the social fabric of your community.

Avoiding eye contact during conversation might seem rude, but psychology suggests it means something else. Here's what it could reflect.

When Lyubomirsky arrived at graduate school for social psychology at Stanford in 1989, academic research on happiness was only beginning to gain legitimacy.

"Technological revolution and industrial transformation represented by the development of AI is profoundly reshaping society," said Jiang Yi, deputy head of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute ...