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Laurie Kramer (below), a professor of applied family studies, says that although a parent’s influence on a child’s development shouldn’t be underestimated, neither should a sibling’s. “We know that having a positive relationship with siblings is related to a whole host of better outcomes for teenagers and adults.” (Courtesy: iStockphoto)
U. ILLINOIS—What we learn from our siblings when we grow up has—for better or for worse—a considerable influence on our social and emotional development as adults. Continue…
Monday, January 18, 2010 14:34 - 3 Comments
Society & Culture - Dec 11, 2009 10:59 - 1 Comment
Religious identity shapes voters’ views
CORNELL (US)—How Americans vote is strongly linked to their religious identities, but it is not an independent influence that transcends race, socio-economic class, and gender. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 20, 2009 11:45 - 2 Comments
Viral case of the blame game
USC/STANFORD (US)—Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem—even when the target is innocent—greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will spread, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine, Science & Technology - Oct 21, 2009 14:15 - 0 Comments
What do asteroids have to do with autism?
CORNELL (US)—A custom-built suite of science-fiction-themed video games may help researchers uncover clues to the chaotic nature of autism. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 13, 2009 10:08 - 5 Comments
Parents pick baby names on the rise
NYU (US)—When it comes to choosing a name for baby, it turns out that a name’s popularity isn’t the only influence. Like momentum traders in the stock market, parents today appear to favor names that have recently risen in popularity relative to those on the decline. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 21, 2009 10:33 - 0 Comments
Couples say ‘I don’t’ to divorce
“Based on experience, young adults are well aware that marriage can be fragile and they want to do whatever they can to avoid a failed marriage,” says sociologist Pamela Smock. “For many, that means living with someone before they consider getting married.”
Society & Culture - Aug 6, 2009 4:00 - 1 Comment
Fertility resurges as countries grow wealthy
“This study provides some ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for countries that were concerned about population aging and population decline as a result of very low fertility rates,” says study coauthor Peter Kohler.
Society & Culture - Aug 4, 2009 10:25 - 0 Comments
Video games: lots of dudes, little diversity
A screenshot from Nintendo’s Wii Sports Resort, released this summer. (Courtesy: IGN Entertainment)
Earth & Environment - Jul 15, 2009 14:38 - 0 Comments
For lemurs, bigger is not better
Unlike most primates, where the males have a size advantage over females, lemurs of both genders are the same size. New research supposes that the passive nature of mate protection may have played a role in their evolution.
Society & Culture - Jul 10, 2009 17:50 - 0 Comments
Too saintly? A little sin might be in order.
New research suggests that when people operate above or below a certain level of moral self-worth, they instinctively push back in the opposite direction to reach an internally regulated set point of goodness.
Health & Medicine - Jul 2, 2009 12:51 - 0 Comments
Older Yanks top Brits in battle of the brains
“Given the growing number of older adults worldwide,” says Kenneth Langa, University of Michigan professor of medicine, “future cross-national studies aimed at identifying the medical and social factors that might prevent or delay cognitive decline in older adults would make important and valuable contributions to public health.”
Society & Culture - Jun 23, 2009 12:05 - 0 Comments
Test shows many unaware of their racial bias
U. WASHINGTON (US)—A mostly unconscious preference for white people compared to blacks still persists, despite the belief that racial bias is largely a thing of the past, according to new study findings. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 19, 2009 13:10 - 1 Comment
Extroverts hold secret to being happy, healthy?
U. ROCHESTER (US)—People who are engaged in life and who enjoy social interactions have lower levels of a key inflammatory molecule linked to stress—and thought to play a role in a wide range of diseases. For women, higher levels of the molecule may double the risk of death within five years. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 19, 2009 9:57 - 0 Comments
Want kinder kids? Video games may help
Video games aren’t just for violence. A study done in the U.S., Japan, Singapore and Malaysia showed that video games with prosocial content can encourage kids to be more helpful to others beyond the video games.
Society & Culture - Jun 3, 2009 16:34 - 0 Comments
Chilling with pals sends happy hormones soaring
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Why does dishing with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman’s mood? According to a University of Michigan study, feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 17, 2009 14:09 - 0 Comments
Not so fast: Morals can’t keep pace
USC (US)—Moral reactions take time. In a fast-moving digital landscape, our better selves may be struggling to catch up. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 10, 2009 15:15 - 0 Comments
Brain taps emotion, reward to form first impressions
NYU (US)—First impressions matter. Now neuroscientists have peeked into the brain to find out why. New study results show that two brain regions kick into high gear when we meet someone for the first time. The findings by researchers at New York University and Harvard University reveal how we encode social information and then evaluate it in making these initial judgments. (more…)
