Social Sciences Archives - Page 2 of 16

Study finds women build strong workplace friendships than men

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests. The findings are published in the journal Social Networks.This post was originally published on this site

Leaving abusive relationships can be harder for migrant women. Here’s what they need to feel safe

Like many women raised in traditional cultures and religious contexts, I was taught that a “good” woman holds the family together. In my culture, women were often glorified for quietly accepting hardship.This post was originally […]

Occupational health challenges require more than individual support, new doctoral study shows

Mental health issues are now the most prevalent cause of sick leave in Finland. It is common for an employee’s declining occupational well-being to result in a sick leave referral, while nothing changes at the […]

From the lab to headlines: Why do some studies make the news while others don’t?

When we read a news story about a new cancer treatment, an Alzheimer’s breakthrough or an innovative technology, we rarely think about everything that happens behind the scenes before that information reaches newspapers, radio or […]

Who helps more—low-income earners or the wealthy? It depends on the situation

Are people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more willing to help—or do the wealthy give more? For years, research has provided conflicting answers. A new study by Kühne Logistics University (KLU), based on data from approximately […]

Children prefer fair punishment to unequal treatment, study finds

Consistent enforcement of rules is more important than the severity of the punishment itself, and children expect adults to treat every member of their group impartially and equally. Moreover, fair punishment brings emotional relief to […]

Clubbing may boost well-being for women in midlife

An online survey published in the journal Psychology of Music asked 136 women ages 40 and older about their experiences at electronic dance music (EDM) events. Nine in 10 respondents (91%) said clubbing contributes positively […]

Communication style outweighs resume content in workplace first impressions, analysis finds

To make a good impression at work, it might be better to spend less time polishing your resume and more time honing your communication skills. That’s according to a large analysis of more than 200 […]

Couples’ coping skills help reduce depression in GI cancer survivors

Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer survivors, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of Cancer.This post was originally published […]

Legacy of colonial biodiversity exploitation explains poverty in biodiversity-rich countries

Nature provides resources to society, and the diversity of species (think of pollinators, for example) is expected to underpin human economies. So why are the poorest countries also those richest in wildlife, containing a high […]