Published Popular Press Articles
I regularly contribute popular science articles to outlets such as Psychology Today. Below is a list of all of the articles that I have published.
Emotional and Problem-Focused Activism
Researchers find that appealing to the emotion of injustice motivates collective action when goals are far away.
Partisans View Their Opponents as Stupid, Not Evil
New research finds that ideological partisans attribute unintelligence to outgroup members – not evil.
Inside the Minds of Men Who Own Sex Dolls
According to new research, sex doll owners are virtually indistinguishable from men who don’t own dolls.
What's It Like To Be A Female Pedophile?
A new study sheds light on the experiences of women who are attracted to children.
What Leads People Back to an Ex?
The motivation to rekindle an old relationship might be rooted in your attachment orientation.
Personal Politics Justify Views on Pandemic Rule Breaking
Research shows that political partisans change their judgments of protests during the pandemic based on their ideology.
Anti-Racist Is Distinct from Non-Racist
New research finds that ‘non-racist’ and ‘anti-racist’ are two separate concepts with different psychological correlates.
When Feeling "Hot" Stops You Feeling Cold
A new study appears to suggest that self-objectification can have this effect on young women.
Why Sex Addiction May be a Myth
The evidence for ‘sex addiction’ is mixed, at best.
Are You Addicted to Your Friends?
A new study on “offline friend addiction” highlights issues with diagnostic labels.
Is Twitter Wrongly Enforcing Its Own Rules on Child Protection?
Twitter allows discussions of attractions to children on its site, but seems to have misapplied the guidance.
"That's (Not) Funny!" - Ideology and the Judgment of Jokes
What makes a joke funny? The answer could be in your political outlook.