Social Sciences

A new study, by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, adds to mounting evidence showing gambling marketing needs much stricter national regulation.This post was originally published on this site

When a competitor and opponent have a common identity that’s relevant to a particular competition, it will increase their perception of rivalry and inspire them to try harder, according to new Cornell University research.This post […]

New research from Colorado State University shows that workplace leaders who are financially stressed are more likely to be abusive toward their subordinates—particularly if the leader is a man.This post was originally published on this […]

Feedback is a big part of the Strictly Come Dancing experience. Every week, after performing their dance, each professional-celebrity couple waits breathlessly to hear what the four judges made of their routine. Will it be […]

Adultism: a form of discrimination against anyone who isn’t an adult. It stems from the belief that children—but also the elderly—are less capable and have less valid views because of misconceptions about their ability to […]

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.This post was originally published on this site

A new study highlights the importance of kindness in academic workplaces, especially as many health professionals face increasing levels of burnout. Kanoho Hosoda, director of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Native Hawaiian Center of […]

The largest trial of its kind in the U.K. has shown how a low-cost, structured, anti-bullying program can improve social dynamics in primary schools and reduce victimization.This post was originally published on this site

Friends play an essential role in everyone’s life, offering companionship and a safe space to share personal thoughts and feelings.This post was originally published on this site

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to […]