Society & Culture - Monday, August 2, 2010 11:44 - 6 Comments
Gals go gaga over guys in red
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Simply wearing the color red—or being bordered by the rosy hue—makes a man more attractive and sexually desirable to women, a new study finds. Continue…
Society & Culture - Jun 4, 2010 11:14 - 4 Comments
Mother Nature issues a wake-up call
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Being outside in nature makes people feel more alive—and that sense of vitality exists above and beyond the energizing effects of physical activity and social interaction, new research shows. Continue…
Society & Culture - Feb 17, 2010 12:34 - 0 Comments
Good policy: Partisanship, smaller paychecks
A new national study spanning 120 years of state lawmaking finds that in highly contested states, politicians “may be uncivil to each other, but they are getting things done,” says coauthor Thad Kousser. “In states where you don’t have a filibuster, partisanship does not lead to gridlock; it leads to broad legislation.” The study shows that the larger the majority party’s control, the more parochial legislation a state produced. (Courtesy: iStockphoto)
U. ROCHESTER / STANFORD (US)—Government critics often call for more transparency and less pork barrel legislation, however, a new study finds that vigorous two-party competition and modest salaries for lawmakers provide the best guarantee for meaningful, broad-based governance. Continue…
Society & Culture - Jan 12, 2010 11:44 - 3 Comments
Everybody’s working for the ‘weekend effect’
“Workers, even those with interesting, high status jobs, really are happier on the weekend,” says author Richard Ryan, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. “Our findings highlight just how important free time is to an individual’s well-being.” Ryan says weekends satisfy basic psychological needs by providing unfettered time to bond with others, relax, and explore interests.
U. ROCHESTER—We feel better, physically and mentally, on the weekends—regardless of age, marital status, income level, or occupation—concludes a recent study. Continue…
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