Department of Psychology

Study findings highlight need for more cultural-sensitivity training of caregivers, UW author says.

Tell a guy he’s scoring lower in a masculinity test, and watch the lies begin — about the number of his sexual partners, his handiness and even his height, concludes a study by UW psychologists.

Psychology Professor Kristina Olson discusses the importance of inclusivity and youth particularly for those who are transgender.

Science confirms what we know to be true: Making a dude feel "feminine" is probably going to make him defensive

New University of Washington research finds that men who believe they fall short of those ideals might be prompted to reassert their masculinity in small but significant ways.

An op-ed by Will Lippincott in The New York Times details his experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an innovative approach to mental illness, developed by UW Professor Marsha Linehan.

The science of gender identity isn't fully understood, but new research points to a complex set of factors, including biological ones.

New University of Washington research finds that children’s early environments have a lasting impact on their responses to stress later in life.

Affiliate professor of psychology is among five finalists for GeekWire's annual “Geek of the Year Award."

Fifteen years after a pioneering stem cell procedure to restore a man's sight, UW researchers are improving our understanding of how vision develops.

University of Washington ecopsychologist Peter Kahn describes our diminishing experiences with nature.

UW researcher Patricia Kuhl's research into the social foundations of language learning has earned her one of the top awards in her field.

An opinion piece on racial bias by columnist Charles M. Blow cites the UW-developed Implicit Association Test.

A new study by a UW psychology professor looks at transgender children ages 5 to 12.

In an op-ed piece, Stephanie Fryberg, associate professor of American Indian studies and psychology, writes about the impact of the Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting on students and families, as well as on local tribal communities and Marysville.