Author(s)

Adrian Furnham^1*, Simmy Grover²

¹Department of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour, Norwegian Business School (BI), Nydalveien, Olso, Norway.
²Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London, London, UK.

This study examined the prevalence of psychological myths in two areas of psychology: Adolescence and Relationships. All 517 participants completed two questionnaires in which they rated to what extent they thought various statements/facts about Adolescence and about Intimate Relationships were True or False. A large number of these myths were rated as True (Definitely or Partly). There were few significant demographic correlates of the total correct score (determined by rating the myth as False). Implications are discussed.

Psychology, Education, Myths, Misconceptions, Psychological Knowledge

Furnham, A. and Grover, S. (2019) Myths and Misconceptions about the Psychology of Adolescence and Intimate Relationships. Psychology, 10, 2166-2176. doi: 10.4236/psych.2019.1015137.