News in Brief The (Short) PS Interview No, Psychologists Aren’t ‘Declaring War’ on Traditional Masculinity Pacific Standard spoke with a psychologist about new guidelines to improve men's psychological and emotional health. Emily Moon
Environment Does Male Social Anxiety Deter Vegetarianism? A growing body of research suggests our food choices are guided by hidden biases. James McWilliams
News in Brief For Men, a Fear of Being Judged as Inept Incites Sexual Harassment In a new study, males were more likely to endorse sexually aggressive behavior if they worried they were viewed as incompetent. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice To Build More Compassionate Men, Emphasize Their Role as Dads New research finds men reminded of the notion of fatherhood express less-hostile political views. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Why Lots of Men Conflate Sexual Desire With Consent New research finds male college students are genuinely confused about their partners' wishes. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Why the Rise of the Bromance Is Worrying for Women A study reports young men find it more comfortable to open up emotionally to their male friends than to their female lovers. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Restoring Threatened Masculinity, One Joke at a Time New research considers the psychology of sexist humor. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Forrest Cavale/Unsplash) Here’s a joke: Is… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Most Creative People Are Men—So Are the Least New research suggests there are gender differences in creativity, but not all of them favor men. By Tom… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Another Speed Bump for Male Birth Control A study of a birth-control shot for men was nixed because subjects reported side effects including depression. By… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Upside of Testosterone Yes, it can be a catalyst for aggressive behavior. It can also inspire generosity. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:… Pacific Standard Staff