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How can you help your child make friends?
One of the things children (and parents) may worry about at the start of the new school year is, will I have friends?This post was originally published on this website.
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Hidden images in Jackson Pollock paintings may have been intentional, argues study
According to new research published by psychiatry professor Stephen M. Stahl, artist Jackson Pollock clearly incorporated images into his pre-drip paintings and repeatedly used the same images in multiple drip paintings, potentially as a result […]
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Women speak 3,000 more words daily than men during midlife, study shows
The stereotype that women are much more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures, but a widely reported study by University of Arizona researchers in 2007 refuted the claim, finding that men and women […]
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Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds
Critics of affirmative action in higher education have argued that the policy deprives more qualified students of a spot at a university or college. A new study by Cornell researchers finds that ignoring race leads […]
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Arts universities found to have significant societal role in promoting social sustainability
In her doctoral research, Outi Niemensivu explores how arts universities’ principles of internationalization and social sustainability intersect and are realized in local, intercultural contexts.This post was originally published on this website.
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Confidence drives feedback-seeking behavior: Insights into learning and motivation
A new study from co-lead author Christopher J. Cagna, Ph.D., of the Kessler Foundation examines the determinants of feedback-seeking behavior and their impact on learning. In collaboration with fellow co-lead author, Jamil P. Bhanji, Ph.D., […]
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Charity campaigns are using outdated representations of Africa, says new paper
In a new paper, Dr. Edward Ademolu and Jess Crombie from University of the Arts London investigate the ethical complexities of international non-government organizations (INGO) representations. The research focuses specifically on how visual storytelling impacts […]
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Indonesian social forestry often excludes women from decisions, risking greater inequality
Our analysis of Indonesia’s social forestry permits shows that women remain underrepresented in forest management bodies despite efforts to boost their presence, leaving them out of decisions about their forests.This post was originally published on […]
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Here’s something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the ‘Great Sport Myth’ may be problematic
In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us.This post was originally published on this website.
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Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note
In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated. Initially underestimated by many in business, social media eventually came to be […]