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Psychology People with high scores on the so-called Dark Factor of Personality have significantly less interest in social and creative jobs.

Psychology Pregnant women react more positively than non pregnant women when exposed to audio recordings, videos, and images of infants. This suggests that pregnancy mentally prepares women to process infant signals, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen and the Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen.

Contraception The contraceptive pill has been hailed as one of the most revolutionary health technologies of the 20th century - a tool that gave women control over their fertility and paved the way for education and careers.

A new study challenges the notion that Americans fear ethnic and religious replacement. On the contrary, the majority want a more diverse United States. At a time marked by debate about identity, migration and national cohesion, a new study brings a surprising message: Most Americans want a more ethnically and religiously diverse society than the one they live in today.

Mental health In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research from the University of Copenhagen and VIVE shows that the risk of experiencing postnatal reactions, such as depression, increases if you interact with other parents who are affected. In Denmark, new parents are typically placed in a parent group with 5-7 other families.

Psychology Jihadists and extremists on the far right may have something in common. Researchers have developed a model consisting of social and psychological factors that explain how violent extremism arises. What makes a person willing to use violence? The complex psychological and social path that leads people to violent extremism has been mapped out in a new model devised by Associate Professor Milan Obaidi from the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with colleagues from Uppsala University, Aarhus University, and the University of Stuttgart.

A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that women with gynaecological disorders are more likely to experience depression-both before and after receiving a diagnosis. The findings highlight the need for earlier detection and a more integrated approach to physical and mental healthcare.

Psychology A new study from the University of Copenhagen and University College London has unraveled why some people feel insecure in their abilities - even when they are actually good at what they do. Imagine you start a new job. You're thrown into new tasks that require you to learn new skills. As you progress, you start to develop a sense that you're good at your job - a sense of confidence in your performance.