Society & Culture
Society & Culture - Sep 2, 2010 9:38 - 2 Comments
Gay parents don’t mar school success
STANFORD (US)—Children being raised by same-sex couples have nearly the same educational achievement as children raised by married heterosexual couples, according to a new study that used data from the 2000 U.S. Census. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 17:16 - 6 Comments
How social work has failed black men
U. CHICAGO (US)—Among disadvantaged people in the United States, the most needy and least helped are perhaps African-American men, according to a new book that details the disadvantages that black men face and suggests ways social workers can help. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 13:05 - 1 Comment
Teens with ADHD more likely to drop out
UC DAVIS (US)—Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity are less likely to finish high school on time than students with other mental-health disorders that often are considered more serious, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 12:24 - 2 Comments
Men who earn less, cheat more
CORNELL (US)—Men who aren’t the primary breadwinners in a relationship are more likely to be unfaithful, according to a new study. But, it’s not about the money, says the lead researcher. It’s about sexual identity. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 30, 2010 14:01 - 4 Comments
What makes us happy can make us sad
U. BUFFALO (US)—The best and worst experiences in life are likely to involve not individual accomplishments, but interactions with other people and the fulfillment of an urge for social connection. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 26, 2010 11:42 - 0 Comments
The 4 types of evangelical bigwigs
RICE (US)—A new study based on interviews with hundreds of American leaders who are evangelical Christians (including CEOs, presidents, and chairs of large businesses and their equivalents in government and politics, nonprofits, arts, entertainment, the media, and sports) finds enormous variety in how leaders engage their personal faith in workplace decision-making. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 23, 2010 11:53 - 4 Comments
Brain tells us to spurn the selfish
STANFORD (US)—It might seem like a no-brainer: We’re inclined to like generous people more than stingy ones. But what’s driving our feelings? (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 20, 2010 11:58 - 1 Comment
To win, brain says ‘show me the money’
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—When there’s money on the table, some people always find a way to win. New research suggests that a specific brain area helps “money players” use the prospect of success to better prepare their thoughts and actions—and increase the odds of winning reward. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 19, 2010 12:02 - 0 Comments
End-of-week mergers often get missed
PENN STATE (US)—Announcing a merger at the end of the week may not be the best idea, according to a new study that finds investor inattention usually results in lower trading reactions to Friday announcements. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 18, 2010 15:43 - 2 Comments
Committed relationships ease stress
U. CHICAGO (US)—Being married has often been associated with improving people’s health. Now a new study suggests that having that long–term bond also alters hormones in a way that reduces stress. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 18, 2010 13:03 - 0 Comments
Foreclosures one piece of crime rate puzzle
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—High levels of foreclosures in a community do not independently lead to increased crime rates, as previously believed. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 16, 2010 12:25 - 2 Comments
Do advertising bans deter youth?
PENN STATE (US)—Bans on alcohol and tobacco marketing are among the least effective tactics for combating underage drinking and smoking, a recent research review shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 13, 2010 16:17 - 5 Comments
Ovulating women dress to impress
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Ovulating women unconsciously buy and wear sexier clothes—not to impress men, but to outdo rival women. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 13, 2010 9:42 - 1 Comment
What drives extremists to ultimate sacrifice?
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—People with extremely strong ties to their countries or groups are not only willing, but eager, to sacrifice themselves to save their fellow members, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 12, 2010 16:46 - 10 Comments
Roots of world poverty misunderstood
DUKE (US)—Too much focus is spent on finding new ways to lift people out of poverty instead of coming to terms with why they became poor in the first place, according to a new book. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 12, 2010 11:28 - 7 Comments
Tea Party sites far right of National Review?
U. WASHINGTON-SEATTLE (US)—A new study of official Tea Party movement websites in almost a dozen states suggests the group’s political concerns lie beyond the American mainstream—and the conservative mainstream as well. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 10, 2010 15:41 - 4 Comments
Smart job seekers skip Mad Men martinis
U. MICHIGAN/U. PENNSYLVANIA (US)—Drinking alcohol during a lunch or dinner job interview—even when the boss does—could lower the likelihood of getting hired, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 10, 2010 10:36 - 3 Comments
Emotional cues are key to baby sleep
PENN STATE (US)—Parents understand the challenge of getting infants to sleep through the night, and now researchers show that being emotionally receptive can reduce sleep disruptions and help infants and toddlers sleep better. (more…)
