Soap operas are known for outrageous schemes and scandalous affairs, but an NYU researcher finds that they can also serve as effective interventions for preventing intergroup violence in conflict-ridden areas by shaping social norms, promoting understanding of different perspectives, and encouraging people to create change.
Social messaging in soap operas can prevent violence and intergroup conflict
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Racial discrimination against Black passengers looking to hail rides has been a problem since the taxicab era. A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has aimed to find out whether [...]
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Despite soaring levels of economic crime, police forces are not fully utilizing the vast resources and expertise available in the private and not-for-profit sectors, warns a new report.This post was originally published on this site
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Political observers have been troubled by the rise of online misinformation—a concern that has grown as we approach Election Day. However, while the spread of fake news may pose threats, a new study finds that [...]
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When Joe Biden was the Democrats’ candidate for president in 2020 and again in 2024, he staked his candidacy on being the person who would save democracy from the threat Donald Trump posed.This post was [...]
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Divisive political opinions are everywhere these days, but entrepreneurs might be wise to bite their tongues.This post was originally published on this site
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In the 2024 election cycle, voters without children are under the microscope.This post was originally published on this site
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Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls.This post was originally published on this site
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Real people with relatable stories can help public agencies counter social media disinformation campaigns and “fake news” around issues such as vaccination programs, academic researchers say.This post was originally published on this site
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Aging societies and population decline have been on the rise globally, but in Japan, the situation has been exacerbated ten-fold. A staggering 36.21 million people, or 28.9% of the populace, are 65 and over. Further, [...]
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm.”This post was originally published on this site
