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PsyPost is a psychology and neuroscience news website founded in 2010 by journalist Eric W. Dolan. PsyPost summarizes peer-reviewed studies in accessible language for a general audience, and its articles are often cited in mainstream media. [1]
PsyPost was launched in 2010 by Eric W. Dolan, [2] who holds a degree in psychology and has a background in journalism. Dolan created the site to bridge the gap between academic research and public understanding of the mind and behavior.
Since its inception, PsyPost has grown in visibility and reach. Its content has been cited by numerous national and international media outlets, including Axios, [3] Business Insider, [4] The New York Times, [5] Wired, [6] Fox News, [7] and CNN. [8] It has also been cited in a UNESCO report [9] and several books. [10] The publication is based in Roseville, California, and is privately owned and operated under PsyPost Media Inc. [11]
PsyPost focuses on new research in psychology and related disciplines. The site publishes daily articles summarizing peer-reviewed studies on topics such as mental health, relationships, social behavior, cognition, personality, and political psychology.
Unlike many science news sites that rely heavily on university press releases, PsyPost says it selects and summarizes studies directly from academic journals. [12] Writers read the original research papers to create plain-language summaries, which often include explanations of methodology, context, and limitations. PsyPost emphasizes factual accuracy and source transparency. [13]
The site frequently highlights studies with social relevance or unusual findings. It frequently reports on research about psychedelic substances, gender and sexuality, political attitudes, and dark personality traits. [14]
PsyPost has received high ratings from independent media evaluators. Media Bias/Fact Check classifies the site as "Pro-Science" with a "High" rating for factual reporting, citing its well-sourced content and lack of partisan or emotional bias. As of 2024, the site had no failed fact checks on record. [15]
NewsGuard awarded PsyPost a score of 87.5/100 for credibility and trustworthiness, based on its editorial standards, source attribution, and avoidance of deceptive content. Ad Fontes Media rated PsyPost near the center of its media bias spectrum, with a reliability score of 43/64 and a bias score close to neutral.
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