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Fathers with low incomes are emotionally resilient, finds study

New fathers who faced economic hardships remained deeply connected to their children despite negative stereotypes, according to a new study.This post was originally published on this site

Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests

Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal status in the U.S. […]

Study suggests simple steps that may improve team ethics

Instead of ending a group meeting asking if anyone has any questions, a professor at UT Arlington suggests asking participants if they can think of anything that might go wrong with the plan discussed.This post […]

Why we need to talk about older people and climate change in Africa

Africa is often viewed as a relatively young continent, with less than 7% of the population over 60. But this is set to change. Declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy mean that by 2050, […]

What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ—but not as much as you’d think

We all admire wise people, don’t we? Whether it’s a thoughtful teacher, a compassionate doctor, or an elder in the community, we recognize wisdom when we see it. But have you ever thought about how […]

Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds

Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University’s School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, “Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, and it’s […]

Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows

After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska’s families is vital to ensure the “good life” for all Nebraska residents.This post was originally […]