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Most people obey arbitrary rules even when it’s not in their interest to do so, experiments show

Contrary to the popular saying, rules aren’t meant to be broken, as they are foundational to society and exist to uphold safety, fairness and order in the face of chaos. The collective benefits of rule-following […]

Burnout is often caused by factors entirely unrelated to work, shows study

Several studies show that burnout is more about depressive stress in everyday life than specifically about work.This post was originally published on this site

Study challenges prevailing stereotypes, provides new insights into incel community

A new study offers unprecedented insights into the incel (involuntary celibate) community, uncovering critical facts that challenge prevailing stereotypes and expand our understanding of this controversial subculture.This post was originally published on this site

We asked over 8,700 people in six countries to think about future generations, and this is what we found

People often prioritize the well-being of family, friends and neighbors, as they feel a closeness emotionally and share the same temporal context. But they overlook how people born decades or centuries from now may suffer […]

What parents and youth athletes can do to protect against abuse in sports

From the horrific Larry Nassar abuse scandal in United States gymnastics to the “environment of fear” some volleyball athletes endured at the Australian Institute of Sport, abuse in sport has been well documented in recent […]

Weight-based victimization identified as most common form of bullying that schools fail to address

A concerning gap in school anti-bullying policies has been revealed in a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). While weight-based bullying is reportedly the most common form experienced by students, fewer than 7% […]

The surprising power of photography in aging well

Older adults are often faced with lifestyle changes that can disrupt their sense of place and purpose. It may be the loss of a partner, downsizing their home, or moving to residential aged care. And […]

Majority of riders and drivers in UK ‘gig economy’ suffer anxiety over ratings and pay, study suggests

Some two‑thirds of riders and drivers for food delivery and ride‑hailing apps in the UK may work in fear of “unfair feedback” and experience anxiety over sudden changes to working hours, a new survey study […]

Experimenting with generative AI to kibbitz and futz towards more inclusive futures

What does it mean to think, act and work as a Jewish professor when human freedoms are under siege and authoritarian power gains ground? And how can we draw on our Jewish identities to navigate […]

Practical ways families can foster kids’ love of literacy during the summer months

The dismissal bell will soon ring on the 2024–25 school year. The end of the school year is a time for reflection and when discussions about the “summer slide” or “summer slump” begin.This post was […]