Social Sciences

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music.This post was originally published on this site

The human brain evolved for a world of familiar faces, immediate threats and small social groups. But the world around us is changing far faster than human biology can keep pace. That mismatch may help […]

Team members’ initiative can help teams succeed, but only when it is paired with strong coordination, according to new research from Washington State University.This post was originally published on this site

Relationships are all about compromise. From deciding on where to eat dinner with a friend to negotiating chore lists at home, we often experience situations that require some flexibility. But what happens when we must […]

Imagine opening a difficult book in a quiet room. The first page is dense. You read one paragraph, then reread it. Nothing “clicks” yet. Your brain is doing what learning often requires: spending effort before […]

Math is great when it’s simple, but then our brain gets involved and complicates everything. Imagine you are on the leadership team for a Big 4 and choosing between two employees for a director-level promotion. […]

During adolescence, young people become especially sensitive to peer influence—more so than at any other time in life. So how does this affect their mental health?This post was originally published on this site

Contrary to common stereotypes, seniors’ digital savvy is surging. New research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggests one reason: Digital tools are essential for the development and maintenance of age-friendly initiatives—programs and policies designed to support […]

Well-being is increasingly regarded as an important indicator of societal progress, extending beyond economic growth to capture how people experience and evaluate their lives. It is also closely connected to health, longevity, productivity and quality […]

The challenges and consequences surrounding children’s screen use are a leading concern for UK families.This post was originally published on this site