Society
Why is July 4 the most violent day of the year?
Amid the celebrations of American independence comes sobering news from Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox.This post was originally published on this website.
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Abortion bans have led to more relationship violence, new research finds
Intimate partner violence climbed after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that essentially erased federal protections for abortion, a new study reports.This post was originally published on this website.
Society
Sociologist examines the impact of ‘STEM immigration’ on inclusive workforce development in the US
Dr. Byeongdon Oh, Assistant Professor of Sociology—Social Justice & Change and Founding Director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Research Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has published a study exploring how immigration intersects […]
Society
Biases shape how people mentally represent social ties in their community, study suggests
Throughout the course of their lives, humans are known to build social ties with various other individuals in their community. Past neuroscience and psychology studies suggest that as humans form bonds with others, they also […]
Society
Affectionate displays boost relationship satisfaction across cultures despite varying social norms
Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is […]
Economics
Firms raise bar after missing target: Study shows strategic use of overestimated earnings targets
When companies miss their earnings targets, one might expect them to lower expectations and rebuild investor trust slowly. However, many do the opposite. They announced even higher goals for the next period.This post was originally […]
Politics
Americans largely disapprove of attacks on science and medicine, survey finds
Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s policies targeting science and medicine by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to a survey by Rutgers and other universities.This post was originally published on this […]
Economics
Unequal from the start: The achievement gap and the early years
We know that the first years of life are crucial to the development of children. We also know that, without the right supports in place, disadvantage in early life can have a profound impact on […]
Society
Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied
We all know the feeling: having spent a little too much time on our phones, scrolling aimlessly and without purpose. But what exactly are we dissatisfied with when we talk about “too much screen time”? […]
Society
How social media is changing the game for athletes
A landmark multibillion-dollar legal settlement is set to transform the landscape of college sports in the United States. A court recently approved the House v. NCAA settlement, requiring the NCAA (the National Collegiate Athletic Association) […]