T. Joel Wade Ph.D.

About

T. Joel Wade, Ph.D., is a Presidential Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University, and President of the Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society. He studies mate selection and attraction.

Recent Posts

The Unexpected Appeal of Men With Dad Bods

The non-physical traits attributed to those bodies are the key.

Direct Is Best: What Makes Women's Pick-up Lines Work

Looking to perfect the art of flirtation? Research sheds light on pick-up lines that tend to work for women who are interested in men.

I Saw Him First: Competitive Nonverbal Flirting Among Women

Women's playful overtures aren't meant just for potential partners. Unspoken signals can target would-be rivals, too.

These Eyes

Everyone says the eyes are the window to the soul, but what does that really mean? Evolutionary psychology has answers.

Getting by With a Little Help From My Friends?

Do you think your friend's partner is amazing? Don't worry, science says it's OK to seek someone with similar characteristics for yourself.

How Biology Affects Self-Perception

Evolutionary psychology explains why women’s self-esteem is based more on physical attractiveness, while men’s self-esteem is based more on relative status.