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Gender
Do Some Emojis Reach Only Women?

Martin Graff Ph.D. on April 28, 2021

Women use emojis in their texts and social media posts more often than men do. This research may explain why.

Women use emojis in their texts and social media posts more often than men do. This research may explain why.

Confidence
What Makes Men Attractive?

Martin Graff Ph.D. on February 26, 2021

Physical features and status are certainly important. But research suggests that these things may matter just as much.

Physical features and status are certainly important. But research suggests that these things may matter just as much.

Gender
What Women Want, What Men Want

Martin Graff Ph.D. on November 26, 2020

Do males still prefer attractive females?
Are gender preferences for wealthy partners smaller in countries with greater gender equality?

Do males still prefer attractive females?
Are gender preferences for wealthy partners smaller in countries with greater gender equality?

Ghosting
Why People Ghost Each Other

Martin Graff Ph.D. on October 28, 2020

Ghosting offers a safe way to dissolve a relationship—and short-term ghosting might just be due to forgetfulness.

Ghosting offers a safe way to dissolve a relationship—and short-term ghosting might just be due to forgetfulness.

Infidelity
What Types of People Don’t Cheat on Their Partners?

Martin Graff Ph.D. on July 27, 2020

In a recent study, women cited the benefits of their relationship as a reason for not cheating far more than men. Agreeableness affected men’s reasons for not cheating, but not women’s.

In a recent study, women cited the benefits of their relationship as a reason for not cheating far more than men. Agreeableness affected men’s reasons for not cheating, but not women’s.

Mating
Dating During the Pandemic

Martin Graff Ph.D. on April 24, 2020

Perceived vulnerability to disease is related to lower interest even in attractive online dating partners, and virtual contact is no substitute for physical contact.

Perceived vulnerability to disease is related to lower interest even in attractive online dating partners, and virtual contact is no substitute for physical contact.

Jealousy
What Determines Jealous Protective Behaviour in Men

Martin Graff Ph.D. on March 30, 2020

Men of low mate value employ strategies such as direct guarding of females. Men of lower socioeconomic status and lower mate value engage in more domestic violence.

Men of low mate value employ strategies such as direct guarding of females. Men of lower socioeconomic status and lower mate value engage in more domestic violence.

Relationships
A Man's Voice Can Be Vital in Courtship

Martin Graff Ph.D. on February 27, 2020

Seduction requires the flexible use of a man’s voice. Successful men employed a higher pitch voice in initial courtship and a lower, more monotone voice at a later stage.

Seduction requires the flexible use of a man’s voice. Successful men employed a higher pitch voice in initial courtship and a lower, more monotone voice at a later stage.

Media
Is Using Instagram Beneficial to Well-being?

Martin Graff Ph.D. on November 27, 2019

A desire to belong influences the frequency of viewing, liking, and posting images on Instagram. But does it have a positive or negative effect on our well-being?

A desire to belong influences the frequency of viewing, liking, and posting images on Instagram. But does it have a positive or negative effect on our well-being?