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Dishonesty

2026.06.26

New research identifies the types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship – and their consequences

From ‘harmless’ white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex…

Psychology

2026.06.17

First graduates from new psychology programme

A new master’s programme at the University of Copenhagen, run in collaboration with Region Zealand,…

Mental health

2026.06.15

New scale measures mental health promoting behaviour

With the help of a nine-item scale, researchers from the University of Copenhagen are now able to…

Psychology

2026.06.11

Danish intelligence test may underestimate the abilities of bilingual young people

Even highly educated young people who have grown up and been educated in Denmark risk being…

social media

2026.05.18

Alternative SoMe algorithms can help users form more accurate and less polarized beliefs

The algorithms that most social media platforms like Facebook, X, and TikTok use today might be…

Extremism

2026.05.07

Artificial intelligence may accelerate the path to radicalisation

AI algorithms and psychological vulnerabilities can interact and increase the risk of violent…

Health

2026.05.05

Uncertainty-based communication fuels vaccine scepticism

Even small changes in official health communication can have major consequences for both trust and…

Mental health

2026.04.10

Danish soldiers to receive mental training: New programme aims to strengthen both mental health and readiness

A new research-based programme is designed to equip Danish soldiers to cope with stress – both…

Extremism

2026.04.10

The two faces of extremism: Why some people support intergroup violence

People’s tendency to support violence against other groups is not driven by a single mindset: two…

Public health

2026.04.09

“Wake-up call” from leading sleep scientists: Night-time warming threatens the sleep of billions

Hotter nighttime temperatures disrupt our sleep to an alarming degree and the impacts appear to be…

Psychology

2026.03.10

Department of Psychology

New research identifies the types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship – and their consequences

First graduates from new psychology programme

New scale measures mental health promoting behaviour

Danish intelligence test may underestimate the abilities of bilingual young people

Alternative SoMe algorithms can help users form more accurate and less polarized beliefs

Artificial intelligence may accelerate the path to radicalisation

Uncertainty-based communication fuels vaccine scepticism

Danish soldiers to receive mental training: New programme aims to strengthen both mental health and readiness

The two faces of extremism: Why some people support intergroup violence

“Wake-up call” from leading sleep scientists: Night-time warming threatens the sleep of billions

Dark personality levels relate to people’s job interests and chosen careers

Pregnancy changes women’s responses to infants

Different mechanisms are responsible for underconfidence

Video feedback strengthens practice in daycare

Why protests can bring people together across political divides