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r/psychology is a subreddit with 4.8M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has high activity.
A Reddit community for sharing and discussing science-based psychological material.
Popular Themes in r/psychology
#1
News
: "New study found that overweight and obese women have more severe symptoms of depression and anxiety, more severe symptoms of sexuality-related disorders, worse overall emotion regulation, and more maladaptive beliefs about food. Quality of life was also worse compared to their normal-weight peers."
35 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "New research finds procrastination can stem from perceptions of societal mobility, not poor time management. Students feeling stuck in social hierarchies are more prone to passive procrastination. This may be a silent rebellion against the perception that society’s ladder is rigged."
12 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Scientists link antidepressants to long-lasting genital numbness in young people. Among participants who had taken antidepressants, 30.8% reported genital numbness during treatment, and 13.2% said the symptom continued after they stopped the medication."
9 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Little-known psychedelic drug shows promise in treating low motivation in depression"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Couples who are overly focused on money tend to communicate less effectively about finances and are less satisfied in their marriages. However, couples who share similar money-related beliefs—known as “money scripts”—tend to have better financial communication and relationships overall."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/psychology
#1
Depression
: "New study found that overweight and obese women have more severe symptoms of Depression and anxiety, more severe symptoms of sexuality-related disorders, worse overall emotion regulation, and more maladaptive beliefs about food. Quality of life was also worse compared to their normal-weight peers."
20 posts
#2
Psychology
: "Autism, Agency and Science: Psychology student responds to RFK Jr."
19 posts
#3
Mental Health
: "American conservatives tend to rate their Mental Health more positively than their liberal counterparts. Asking instead about overall mood eliminated the gap between liberals and conservatives. Conservatives may inflate their Mental Health ratings when asked, due to stigma surrounding the term."
17 posts
#4
Anxiety
: "New study found that overweight and obese women have more severe symptoms of depression and Anxiety, more severe symptoms of sexuality-related disorders, worse overall emotion regulation, and more maladaptive beliefs about food. Quality of life was also worse compared to their normal-weight peers."
11 posts
#5
Relationships
: "People who believe in soulmates are more likely to engage in post-breakup contact and tracking behaviors—such as calling, messaging, or monitoring an ex online. In contrast, those who believe Relationships succeed through effort and growth showed less inclination toward these behaviors."
9 posts
#6
Brain
: "Youth with traumatic Brain injuries show higher levels of psychopathic traits, new study finds"
7 posts
#7
Personality
: "Maternal warmth in childhood predicts key Personality traits years later. Children who receive more warmth and affection from their mothers grow into more open, conscientious, and agreeable young adults, according to a new twin study."
7 posts
#8
Autism
: "New study introduces brain imaging technique that detects Autism-linked genetic variations with up to 95% accuracy. It analyzes structural brain images to identify genetic patterns associated with Autism, offering a way to detect it earlier and more objectively than current behavior-based methods."
5 posts
#9
Narcissism
: "Some narcissists may not be as confident as they seem. New study uncovered 4 personality types linked to Narcissism, including one that combines boldness with hidden insecurity. These individuals may act charming and self-assured, but underneath, are emotionally sensitive and prone to self-doubt."
4 posts
#10
Gender Differences
: "Men, compared to women, tend to prefer societies with less economic inequality—especially when they are thinking about finding a romantic partner. This may be because men expect their life quality after marriage to decline in highly unequal environments, while women may anticipate an improvement."
4 posts
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