Social Sciences

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

Do the world’s religions and contemplative traditions send people to the same place—compassion, bliss, awe, a sense of God, awareness or the universe?This post was originally published on this site

“I hate you. You’re the worst mum in the world!” It’s a sentence that can feel heartbreaking to parents. You try to set a boundary with your little one, and they lash out with “I […]

Our accents give away more about social class than we think, according to new research led by Lancaster University. The new sociolinguistic study focusing on Mancunian accents, published in the journal, Language Variation and Change, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way people work, making remote and work-from-home (WFH) jobs far more common than ever before. Even after social distancing ended, many companies and employees chose to stick with this model […]

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