Posts Tagged ‘sociology’
Society & Culture - Oct 2, 2009 12:34 - 0 Comments
Survey: U.S. leadership less cynical today
RICE (US)—Contemporary leaders are less trusting, but also less cynical, than those in top positions nearly four decades ago, according to a new comprehensive survey of White House Fellows—a group that includes more than 600 prominent leaders in nearly every sector of American society. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 10, 2009 12:09 - 3 Comments
A preschool lesson in parenting
“Parents come to school to find someone to care for their children, and they end up learning ways of taking care of each other,” says sociologist Mario Small.
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 12, 2009 4:00 - 1 Comment
To stay healthy, stay married
A new study finds that that people who are divorced or widowed have 20 percent more chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, than married people.
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 5, 2009 13:10 - 1 Comment
Poverty is a drag for middle-income black youth
“Neighborhoods matter—and matter significantly for the mobility prospects of Americans,” says John Morton, managing director of Pew’s Economic Policy Department. “But black children from middle-income families who often live in poorer neighborhoods, have a much higher likelihood of falling down the ladder as adults.”
Society & Culture - Jul 29, 2009 14:48 - 3 Comments
Cultural ties help Latino teens flourish
“Communities can either invest in prevention to nurture Latino youth as a national resource or pay a heavy price later in trying to help these youth address social problems such as substance use, aggression or dropping out of school; all of which often result from the stress of acculturation,” says Paul Smokowski, who directed a study of Latino youth and their parents to gauge the effect biculturalism has on teen behavior.
Society & Culture - Jun 17, 2009 9:36 - 0 Comments
Hyphens add dash of passion to name identity
Researcher Rachelle Germana is studying the role hyphenated names play in forming social identities. (Credit: Nick Romanenko)
Society & Culture - Jun 4, 2009 14:45 - 2 Comments
Legal protection goal of gay marriage
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Challenging the idea that marriage is necessary for solidifying relationships, a new study from the University of Texas at Austin reveals same-sex couples in long-term relationships believe marriage is more important in terms of legal rights, but less so as a symbol of commitment. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 19, 2009 10:29 - 1 Comment
Houston reflects America’s changing face
A new study says the demographics of Houston (above) reflect U.S. trends in years to come. (Courtesy: Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Society & Culture - Apr 27, 2009 15:56 - 0 Comments
In romance, race matters—even online
UC IRVINE (US)—The old rules do apply, it seems, for those looking for love on the Internet dating scene. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine analyzed online personals and found that racial stereotypes persist.
