Partners are Biased when Perceiving each other’s Sexist Attitudes

Partners are Biased when Perceiving each other’s Sexist Attitudes

New research provides evidence that women tend to overestimate hostile sexism and underestimate benevolent sexism in romantic partners, whereas men tend to underestimate hostile sexism and overestimate benevolent sexism in men. Read more about this research from Nina...
Do Sexist Attitudes Create Relationship Problems?

Do Sexist Attitudes Create Relationship Problems?

New research provides evidence that men’s sexist attitudes are associated with relationship problems, which in turn undermines their partner’s satisfaction and commitment. Read more about this research from Emily Cross and Nickola Overall here on Psy...
Does Low Self-Esteem Make Breakups Worse?

Does Low Self-Esteem Make Breakups Worse?

A new study suggests that previous research may have overestimated the influence of self-esteem on changes in wellbeing following a breakup. Read more about this research from Emily Cross and Nickola Overall here on Psy...
Sexist Attitudes Predict Fathers’ Aggression

Sexist Attitudes Predict Fathers’ Aggression

Read this article from Psy Post to discover more about Nickola Overall’s research investigating what exacerbated the risk of aggression within families during COVID-19...
How to Build a Healthy Relationship

How to Build a Healthy Relationship

What makes a healthy relationship? This feature from Medical News Today gives you an overview of what specialist studies have found. In particular, Nickola Overall discusses her latest research showing that calm, open, and constructive communication is essential when...