Acculturation, Acculturative Stress and Psychological Wellbeing Among Black Immigrants

Author: Samrawit Gebretensay | Psychological Sciences Abstract: The acculturation process significantly impacts the mental health of Black immigrant college students. Yet, limited research explores the interplay between acculturation strategies, acculturative stress, and psychological well-being in this population. In 2022, 46.2 million people living in the United States were born outside the country, including 4.6 million… continue reading

Who Gets the Laugh? Sexual Orientation and Gender Differences in Humor Preferences

Author: Martina Lewis | Psychological Sciences Abstract: Humor plays an important role in social interaction, attraction, and communication, yet relatively little research has examined how sexual orientation may influence humor preferences. Previous studies suggest that individuals tend to show stronger preferences for humor produced by men; however, these findings appear to be largely driven by… continue reading