Social Sciences Archives - Page 9 of 16

Gaza’s cultural heritage has been devastated by the conflict with Israel—this is how we’re documenting the damage

Situated at the junction between Africa and Asia, Gaza is a critical archaeological landscape. But the region’s heritage is currently facing an unprecedented risk of loss.This post was originally published on this site

‘I am exhausted’: Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work

Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their studentsThis post was originally published on this site

Our outrage over social media posts helps misinformation spread, study shows

Social media posts containing misinformation evoke more moral outrage than posts with trustworthy information, and that outrage facilitates the spread of misinformation, according to a new study by Killian McLoughlin and colleagues.This post was originally […]

Opinion: Why banning social media for under 16s is not a good idea

With the passing of the bill this week to ban young people from social media, we need to keep talking about alternatives so the Senate approaches this with a long-term view, not a quick fix. […]

Research highlights greater financial hardship, importance of legal system for divorced survivors of domestic abuse

A new report reveals that women in England and Wales who have experienced domestic abuse are more financially vulnerable than other women in the wake of divorce and beyond.This post was originally published on this […]

Study of coping strategies shows anti-bullying support within organizations empowers victims to take action

Victims of workplace bullying whose organizations are supportive are less likely to seek help from a trade union or a court of law, a new study finds.This post was originally published on this site

Census data analysis shows the South had a much higher mortality rate than the North in the US Civil War

A small team of social scientists at New York University-Abu Dhabi has conducted what they describe as a more accurate assessment of the number of soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War. In their study […]

People with brain injuries have a high risk of romance scams. ‘Scambassadors’ can help shed stigma

Romance scams—where scammers create fake identities and use dating or friendship to get your trust and money—cost Australians A$201 million last year.This post was originally published on this site

The lasting influence of experiences: How memorable consumption shapes well-being and decision-making

Challenging the traditional view of consumption as an isolated, immediate event, Stefania Minardi of HEC Paris and Andrei Savochkin of Bocconi University’s Department of Decision Sciences explore the idea that experiences can create lasting mental […]

Genuinely ethical management begins with dismantling unscientific myths, says researcher

How does a nearly century-old study on employee productivity still influence our management thoughts? Jesse Kajosmaa’s dissertation in Public Management at the University of Vaasa challenges established perceptions about the foundation of management.This post was […]