Social Sciences
Why do children take things so literally?
“I love you so much I could eat you up,” a mother might say to her child.This post was originally published on this site
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Social Sciences
Can music be good company? Research shows it makes our imagination more social
Earlier this year, we asked a group of older adults what music they listened to when feeling lonely, and why. We discovered music was a powerful coping mechanism and source of escapism.This post was originally […]
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How language classes for immigrant students can perpetuate inequity
Different countries and regions use various models for integrating immigrant students who need to learn or improve the language of schooling.This post was originally published on this site
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Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them
Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off.This post was originally published on this […]
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New study on hope among US youth reveals key to safer schools this fall
Given the current youth mental health crisis in the United States, many adolescents report experiencing low levels of hope—a longstanding concern that is even more pressing as the new school year begins. Substantial research over […]
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Online job interview simulator improves prospects for people returning from incarceration
In a job-hunting market where every edge counts, most people look for ways to stand out—but what about those returning from prison?This post was originally published on this site
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Policing of sex work in Toronto has plummeted despite tougher laws, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga reveals that sex work arrests in Toronto have dropped by 99.6% since the early 1990s, even as Canadian laws have grown more restrictive.This post was originally […]
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Most US workers report multiple physical or mental limitations on the job
A new study of functional abilities in the U.S. labor market reveals a workforce both vulnerable and resilient, with a large majority of workers reporting multiple limitations even as they fulfill their job duties, according […]
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Digital food’s mixed impact: Research reveals benefits and social costs
A review by a team of international researchers spotlights the expanding influence of online food ordering and delivery and its social impacts.This post was originally published on this site
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Posting digitally enhanced photos of yourself could have a social cost, researchers find
The use of disclaimer labels on digitally enhanced portraits could have unintended social consequences for their subjects, according to a study by a team of McGill researchers.This post was originally published on this site