Social Sciences

Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a safer, well-being chatbot […]

The words we use to describe gender-based violence (GBV), such as “victim,” “survivor” and “person with lived experience,” aren’t neutral. These labels are powerful. They can affirm dignity or reinforce stigma. They can mobilize movements […]

“Would you like to donate $2 to charity today?”This post was originally published on this site

Interracial couples often face unique social pressures—from strangers’ stares to family disapproval—and two recent studies from the University of Toronto Mississauga shed light on how these stresses affect the relationship.This post was originally published on […]

A major new global study led by a researcher at The University of Manchester has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever […]

Fair price, treasure hunting, i.e., the thrill of finding something rare or valuable, as well as ethical and ecological reasons motivate consumers’ intentions to buy secondhand gifts, a study from the University of Eastern Finland […]

Online violence is spilling offline: 4 in 10 women journalists, activists, influencers, and defenders of human rights report experiencing offline attacks connected to digital abuse.This post was originally published on this site

Grief over the sudden death of a partner leads 1 in 6 surviving partners to experience such severe psychological distress that they begin taking sedatives or antidepressants. If the death also results in a noticeable […]

Adults in Germany are better than the international average at coping with problems in new and complex situations. However, this adaptive problem-solving skill depends more heavily on sociodemographic characteristics than in other countries. This is […]

Black women are underrepresented in senior roles in British academia. As of May 2024, there were only 70 Black women professors.This post was originally published on this site