Social Sciences

In romantic relationships, the partners’ satisfaction with their relationship can vary considerably over several days and even in the course of a single day. This is the result of a new psychological study on short-term […]

Since World War II, professional baseball, football, basketball and hockey teams in the United States have commonly used public money to help build new venues or to facilitate teams moving to a new city. Onlookers […]

If economic inequality increases within a country, the risk of civil war breaking out grows. This is the finding from a study by the Chair of Economic History at the University of Tübingen following analysis […]

Thousands of men who use violence are referred every year to men’s behavior change programs. Sometimes this attendance is ordered by a court, other times it is voluntary. The hope is this will result in […]

PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth […]

Previous research has asserted that women and men in gender-equal countries differ more in their preferences than women and men in less equal countries, for example, by making more traditional educational choices. This relationship is […]

When negotiating a salary or a purchase, negotiators often make strategic use of emotions. Social psychologist Zi Ye demonstrates how one negotiator might fake happiness, exaggerate disappointment, or conceal anger—and how the other side may […]

Each human culture consists of a unique set of values, beliefs and practices. However, a common thread across cultures is the apparent importance of preserving aspects of those cultures throughout generations.This post was originally published […]

Showing students audiovisual narratives that simulate homophobic bullying scenarios in schools can capture their attention and generate reflection on social prejudices, promoting respect and inclusion. This strategy is presented in an article published in the […]

Unlike ballet, contemporary dance is not necessarily intuitively “understood” by the general public. So, which factors influence whether audiences enjoy a contemporary dance performance?This post was originally published on this site