Internet pornography use (IPU) remains a controversial topic within sexual behavior
research fields. Whereas some people report feeling dysregulated in their use of …

Much like unpalatable foods, filthy restrooms, and bloody wounds, moral transgressions are
often described as “disgusting.” This linguistic similarity suggests that there is a link between …

Many people experience struggle around religious and spiritual aspects of life, as shown in
a steadily growing body of research. A need now exists for more comprehensive, reliable …

In light of a growing body of longitudinal research on religious and spiritual (r/s) struggles
and adjustment, a meta-analysis was conducted in order to synthesize literature on whether …

The behavioral immune system (BIS) is a cluster of psychological mechanisms (eg, disgust)
that have evolved to promote disease-avoidance (Schaller M.(2006). Parasites, behavioral …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a severe and disabling clinical condition that usually
arises in late adolescence or early adulthood and, if left untreated, has a chronic course …

For many people, religion and spirituality constitute a major domain of life, one that may
influence other domains (eg, work, relationships, self-regulation). As with any dimension of …

Perceived addiction to Internet pornography is increasingly a focus of empirical attention.
The present study examined the role that religious belief and moral disapproval of …

The present article examines how people's belief in an afterlife, as well as closely related
supernatural beliefs, may open an empirical backdoor to our understanding of the evolution …

Recent technical advances in the life and medical sciences have revolutionized our
understanding of the brain, while the emerging disciplines of social, cognitive, and affective …