Social Sciences

As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of “micro-influencers” and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers.This […]

Only one in 10 drink spiking incidents are reported to police, according to research published today by Drinkaware and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).This post was originally published on this site

Youth in America are experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that an increasing number of students are experiencing symptoms of hopelessness, depression, and […]

People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with a smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a […]

School break season is here—and with it, warnings about staying safe while partying. For girls and women, this often means being told to watch their drinks while out at a bar or club to avoid […]

Western Sydney University is highlighting a report titled “Did you hear me? Children and Young People’s Experiences of Participation in Community Services,” developed by The Practice Project, this UNICEF’s World Children’s Day, Wednesday, 20 November […]

Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia’s private companies, a new national report card shows.This post was originally published on this site

The bottled water market has seen explosive growth—up 73% over the last decade—making it one of the fastest-growing industries globally. However, this growth comes at a significant environmental cost. Plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions from […]

Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a “mental breakdown” and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and […]

Parents frequently lie to their children. “No, you can’t have any chocolate—it’s all gone,” when there’s a jumbo bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard. “No, you can’t have my phone to watch YouTube—the battery’s […]