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Targeting friends to induce social contagion can benefit the world, says new research
A new study co-authored by Yale sociologist Nicholas A. Christakis demonstrates that tapping into the dynamics of friendship significantly improves the possibility that a community will adopt public health and other interventions ...
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The people who are most active on social media are also the most active offline, shows study
Parents often worry about the use of social media among children and young people. Caring about this is a good thing, and there are several reasons why you should pay attention, but there is one thing that parents needn't ...
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Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year—but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics
A record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People who came of age during the last electoral cycle will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the first time.
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Cyberflashing is now a criminal offense—but the normalization of this behavior among young people needs to change
In March 2024, a 39-year-old man became the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of the new offense of cyberflashing, part of the Online Safety Act. He had sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a 15-year-old ...
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Traditional corporate leadership structures are failing women in the C-suite, researchers say
A growing number of women's groups, regulators and corporate performance governance experts are raising flags after the release of a recent S&P Global report signaling an "alarming turning point" for women's leadership parity ...
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Aggressive? Homophobic? Stoic? Here's what thousands of Australian men told us about modern masculinity
Most young adult men in Australia reject traditional ideas of masculinity that endorse aggression, stoicism and homophobia. Nonetheless, the ongoing influence of those ideas continues to harm men and the people around them. ...
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You've been 'volun-told' to coach junior sport—here's how to best handle the parents involved
With winter sports swinging into action, adults around the country have volunteered or been volunteered by others (humorously known as being "volun-told") to coach junior sports teams.
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Historical data suggest hard knocks to human societies build long-term resilience
Frequent disturbances to human societies boost the ability of populations to resist and recover from subsequent downturns, a Nature paper indicates. The study, which analyzes 30,000 years of human history, has implications ...
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Feathers, cognition and global consumerism in colonial Amazonia
Amazonia is the home of the largest variety of birds in the world. In such a unique environment, craft cultures have flourished by translating the beauty and creativity of environmental materials like feathers into stunning ...
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May 1, 2024
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Study examines US public opinion of 'would-be' mass shooters
The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings can affect anyone anywhere. Interrupting the process of planning and conducting a mass shooting is a matter of public safety. However, the public's willingness to ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Friends with health benefits: How a friend might make pursuing goals more attainable
Weekly targets, annual resolutions, five-year plans—all of them so troublingly elusive. With best intentions, most of us fail to stick with the goals we set.
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May 1, 2024
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One in five 10-year-olds in the UK experience physical punishment, reports study
More than 1 in 5 10-year-olds experienced physical punishment in 2020 and 2021 in the U.K., reports a new research briefing by UCL researchers.
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May 1, 2024
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Rap music is being used as evidence to convict children of serious crimes: Report
New research from the University of Manchester has found that children are being swept up in murder and attempted murder cases—and being tried in adult courts—partly due to rap music culture being used as evidence against ...
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May 1, 2024
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Anthropologist's research sheds light on the growing population of non-religious Moroccans
A growing group of Moroccans is non-religious. The research of anthropologist Lena Richter sheds light on how young, urban atheists in Morocco and Europe use subtle forms of activism to normalize their non-religious identity. ...
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May 1, 2024
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Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide
A new study has explored the complex patterns which lead to an intimate partner homicide (IPH), in an effort to better understand and prevent the tragic event happening.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Religious intolerance predicts science denial, surveys suggest
Does being more religious make a person more likely to reject scientific findings? Or is it the level of intolerance of other religions that better predicts rejection of science?
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books—even if they don't call themselves 'readers'
Identifying with an activity is different from actually doing it.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Young people in Philly's toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health
In 2023, 410 people were murdered in Philadelphia—more than a quarter of them under age 25. In addition to the people who died, countless others lost loved ones and people they relied on.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can Australia do to address it?
Australia is finally having a sustained conversation about violence against women and what we can do about it.
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May 1, 2024
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Opinion: Time for Scotland to follow the rest of the UK and punish violent partners who cause pregnancy loss
On May 2, the Scottish Parliament will debate whether it should be a crime in Scotland to cause the loss of a partner's or former partner's pregnancy through violence or abuse.
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May 1, 2024
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