News tagged with socialization
Facial structure may predict endorsement of racial prejudice
The structure of a man's face may indicate his tendency to express racially prejudiced beliefs, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2013 |
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We're emotionally distant and that's just fine by me
When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it's not how close you feel that matters most, it's whether ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2013 |
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Singles feel singled out
(Medical Xpress)—Why is a wonderful person like you still single? Research from the University of Exeter has revealed that single people feel worse about being single when they think about themselves as ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2013 |
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Scientists should advance management of behavioral norms
Researchers should study how people's social and personal norms are influenced by behavior and use their insights to help governments promote pro-environmental actions, a distinguished group of scholars writes in the March ...
Health
Feb 13, 2013 |
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Can therapy dogs be beneficial for children with autism spectrum disorder?
About 1 in 150 children are affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulty with language, communication, and social interaction. A critical review of several ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Social networking approach to public health research raises hypoglycemia awareness
Hypoglycemia may be a much larger problem among patients with diabetes than is currently realized, according to a study of members of a diabetes-focused social network conducted by researchers in Boston Children's Hospital's ...
Diabetes
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Online or off, bullying proves harmful
Children who are bullied online or by mobile phone are just as likely to skip school or consider suicide as kids who are physically bullied, according to a study led by a Michigan State University criminologist.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Female athletes overcome adversity
Elite female athletes often feel a sense of isolation and pressure to tackle personal and professional adversity on their own—even while struggling with issues such as bullying, eating disorders, depression ...
Health
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Conservatism as a source of happiness
(Medical Xpress)—Conservatives are happier than liberals because of their strong ties to a large network of social groups, according to a study from The University of Queensland.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Support needed for children losing parent at early age
A study exploring the impact of early parental death has revealed the long-term damage and suffering that can be experienced by individuals in adult life if appropriate levels of support are not provided at the time of bereavement. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 08, 2013 |
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Social media may prove useful in prevention of HIV, STDs, study shows
(Medical Xpress)— Facebook and other social networking technologies could serve as effective tools for preventing HIV infection among at-risk groups, new UCLA research suggests.
HIV & AIDS
Feb 06, 2013 |
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Tai Chi exercise may reduce falls in adult stroke survivors
Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.
Cardiology
Feb 06, 2013 |
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Targets of bully bosses aren't the only victims, new research shows
Abusive bosses who target employees with ridicule, public criticism, and the silent treatment not only have a detrimental effect on the employees they bully, but they negatively impact the work environment for the co-workers ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 06, 2013 |
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Study finds it actually is better (and healthier) to give than to receive
A five-year study by researchers at three universities has established that providing tangible assistance to others protects our health and lengthens our lives.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 04, 2013 |
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For most bullied gay kids, things do 'get better,' study finds
(HealthDay)—Many gay and bisexual teenagers are bullied in school, but the problem does ease substantially as they get older, a new study out of England suggests.
Pediatrics
Feb 04, 2013 |
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