Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression
While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind.
Sep 12, 2023
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Social Sciences: News and Research on Loneliness
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Study puts a comically serious spin on loneliness in aged care
Two years ago, Monash sociologist Dr. Barbara Barbosa Neves and a group of researchers included an acclaimed Australian author as part of their team looking into loneliness among residents of Australian aged care homes.
Sep 8, 2023
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Q&A: Research shows older adults want more say in companion robots, AI and data collection
Technology for older adults and their care partners, typically marketed for safety and security, has been evolving for years, and now includes everything from location trackers to companion robots.
Sep 7, 2023
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Homesickness is common for college freshmen: A psychologist offers tips to cope
It can be hard for new college students, or those returning after summer break, to be away from home.
Sep 4, 2023
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Parents, especially mothers of young, dependent children affected most by COVID-19 lockdown
Who fared worst when isolated during Melbourne's hard and long COVID-19 lockdown? A University of Sydney-led research team has found that parents, in particular mothers of young, dependent children, were hit hardest.
Sep 4, 2023
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Families with a team mindset strengthened their bonds during COVID-19 pandemic
Despite reports of families disintegrating under the hardships and constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests that many families may have formed stronger bonds instead.
Aug 25, 2023
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Strict tech rules at boarding school a bonus for teens' sleep
Struggling with a teenager who refuses to ditch digital devices at night and wakes up grumpy? Boarding school could be the answer.
Aug 21, 2023
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Positive 'resilience factors' can help older adults mitigate negative effects of loneliness, study finds
"Resilience factors," such as engaging in more activities, expanding one's social network, and increasing the use of technology, can lower the risk of loneliness among the elderly, new research finds.
Aug 15, 2023
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Discrimination took a heavy toll on Asian American students during the pandemic
Experiencing discrimination significantly harmed the well-being of Asian and Asian American college students in the U.S. during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 14, 2023
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Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school
Despite the many changes in school culture since the 1960s, a new study reveals that some things never change: life is harder for middle school students who are not attractive and for those who are not athletic.
Aug 10, 2023
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