Social Sciences

The devastating earthquake in Venezuela has left countless families grieving, displaced and searching for loved ones. For many South Florida families with ties to the region, the tragedy feels especially close to home.This post was […]

Four Czech men were arrested at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, in February this year on charges of smuggling native species.This post was originally published on this site

A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and what that means for public debate. Research by Dr. Nicholas John from the University of Manchester and Dr. CJ Reynolds […]

Confidence in specific judgments can predict resistance to misinformation, but a general tendency toward overconfidence might predict susceptibility to believing false claims.This post was originally published on this site

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth lifts the lid on the tactics used by call center fraudsters in India, while revealing the shocking scale of the industry within the country. Published in […]

From “harmless” white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex phenomenon that takes on many forms. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that while dishonesty between partners often fuels distrust […]

New research, published by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin (RFBerlin), shows that co-workers can have powerful—but opposing—effects on the careers of young workers. While some colleagues foster learning and long-term success, others may hinder career progression […]

Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime and, in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study.This post was originally […]

Research by Penn sociologist Pilar Gonalons-Pons and others has shown that after a man and a woman have a child, the couple’s relative share of paid and unpaid labor tends to change dramatically, with the […]

Loneliness among young adults has reached what the U.S. surgeon general has called an “epidemic,” with recent estimates suggesting that roughly half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and rates are particularly high among people […]