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Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.This post was originally published on this site

Culture influences men’s experiences with intimate partner violence, study finds

Historically, stereotypical ideas of intimate partner violence (IPV) have overlooked or minimized the experiences of male victims. Simultaneously, perspectives of men’s experiences with IPV are influenced by country-specific cultural contexts.This post was originally published on […]

Now you see me, now you don’t: How subtle ‘sponsored content’ on social media tricks us into viewing ads

How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting […]

Study unpacks what ‘Made in USA’ claims really mean to consumers

Many consumers assume that products labeled “Made in U.S.” are almost entirely manufactured domestically, but supply chains tell a more complex story.This post was originally published on this site

Church membership contributed significantly to economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina, study finds

Katrina and other hurricanes caused devastating damage in the southeastern U.S. in the summer of 2005. A study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that in the years following the disaster, establishments […]

Team leaders’ listening style has a major impact on the quality of listening within high-tech teams, study finds

Does the way the team manager listens affect the quality of listening of the entire team? A new study conducted by Dr. Osnat Bouskila-Yam of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology and the Arison School […]

Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: Five simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households.This post was originally published on this site

Gossip is good for romance, study finds

“Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples” is the name of a new study from UC Riverside psychology researchers that found gossip within couples is associated with greater happiness and […]

How online language choices may signal self-harm risk

Signs that an individual might be on the verge of self-harm are often found in their online actions, but can word choices in posts indicate who is at particular risk and when?This post was originally […]

America’s divisions causing workplace dysfunction

Organizational engagement with social issues is pushing culture wars into corporate America, leading to bickering and suboptimal performance, says Luke N. Hedden, assistant professor at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School.This […]