Social Sciences

The law is failing victims and survivors because it is turning a blind eye to the long-lasting and severe financial consequences of being in an abusive relationship, a new study warns.This post was originally published […]

Exercising self-control is about more than simply maintaining a willpower of iron and an eye toward the greater good, a new Yale study finds; it’s really a delicate dance full of waffling deliberation.This post was […]

Belonging to more than one marginalized group can make building and maintaining social connections significantly harder, often in ways that go far beyond a simple sum of disadvantages. A new study shows how inequalities in […]

A “blesser” is typically an older, relatively wealthier man who provides a younger woman with money, gifts, school fees or lifestyle access in exchange for a relationship that includes sex. Similar arrangements exist around the […]

A new study has revealed how different types of narcissism can influence the morale and performance of an entire team. Researchers invited over 100 people to complete escape room challenges in small groups, observing their […]

Words matter—but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can make speakers appear more competent and persuasive.This post was originally published on this site

A new study reveals that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile were associated with a sharp decline in reports of violence against children—highlighting the critical role schools play in child protection.This post was […]

Young women attending college face a dramatically higher risk of sexual violence than those who don’t, especially if they live on campus, according to a new analysis of national crime data by Washington State University […]

Most offices have that one worker who has problems controlling their indoor voice. Either too loud or too soft, it can be distracting to colleagues—especially as workplaces become increasingly open concept, with fewer closed offices […]

In our modern society, aging tends to be something we ignore, and then try to avoid. Mainstream culture is geared toward the young, using the young to gauge trends and styles, and targeting their spending […]