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History/Philosophy - Social Sciences - 16.05
Religion is a potent force for cooperation and conflict, research shows
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. "Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war," said University of Michigan anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of the New School for Social Research.
Religion is a potent force for cooperation and conflict, research shows
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. "Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war," said University of Michigan anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of the New School for Social Research.
Social Sciences - 16.05
OMG! Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Text messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.
OMG! Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Text messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.04
Studies touting China’s treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Excessive Internet usage has been linked to an array of problems, from structural changes in the brain to depression, poor social skills, violent outbursts and sexual promiscuity. In China, concerns about Internet overuse have spawned hundreds of treatment programs that claim to cure addicted young people using a variety of techniques, ranging from therapy and medication to rigorous physical training in military boot camp environments.
Studies touting China’s treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
Mathematics - Social Sciences - 25.04
Twist to the Story of the Number Line
Yupno of Papua New Guinea provide clues to the concept's origins - and suggest familiar notion of time may not be straightforward, either Confirming a Yupno participant's understanding of numbers. All images courtesy of Embodied Cognition Laboratory, UC San Diego.
Twist to the Story of the Number Line
Yupno of Papua New Guinea provide clues to the concept's origins - and suggest familiar notion of time may not be straightforward, either Confirming a Yupno participant's understanding of numbers. All images courtesy of Embodied Cognition Laboratory, UC San Diego.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.03
Testosterone low, but responsive to competition, in Amazonian tribe -- with slideshow
It's a rough life for the Tsimane, an isolated indigenous group in Bolivia. They make a living by hunting and foraging in forests, fishing in streams and clearing land by hand to grow crops. Their rugged lifestyle might imply that Tsimane men have elevated testosterone to maintain the physical activity required to survive each day.
Testosterone low, but responsive to competition, in Amazonian tribe -- with slideshow
It's a rough life for the Tsimane, an isolated indigenous group in Bolivia. They make a living by hunting and foraging in forests, fishing in streams and clearing land by hand to grow crops. Their rugged lifestyle might imply that Tsimane men have elevated testosterone to maintain the physical activity required to survive each day.
Social Sciences - Environmental Sciences - 13.02
China's pollution related to e-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (02/13/2012) —Electric cars have been heralded as environmentally friendly, but new findings from an international research team suggest that electric cars in China have an overall impact on pollution that could be more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles.
China's pollution related to e-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 25.01
Dawn of Social Networks
Ancient humans may not have had the luxury of updating their Facebook status, but social networks were nevertheless an essential component of their lives, a new study suggests. The study's findings describe elements of social network structures that may have been present early in human history, suggesting how our ancestors may have formed ties with both kin and non-kin based on shared attributes, including the tendency to cooperate.
Dawn of Social Networks
Ancient humans may not have had the luxury of updating their Facebook status, but social networks were nevertheless an essential component of their lives, a new study suggests. The study's findings describe elements of social network structures that may have been present early in human history, suggesting how our ancestors may have formed ties with both kin and non-kin based on shared attributes, including the tendency to cooperate.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 28.11.2011
40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school
Thoughts about killing oneself and engaging in suicidal behavior may begin much younger than previously thought. While about one of nine youths attempt suicide by the time they graduate from high school, new findings reveal that a significant proportion make their first suicide attempt in elementary or middle school.
40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school
Social Sciences - Agronomy/Food Science - 18.11.2011
Size matters?
If you like tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso soup, you're a fan of soybeans. But the significance of this legume goes far beyond a few culinary treats - soybeans rank seventh among world crops for tonnage harvested.
Size matters?
If you like tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso soup, you're a fan of soybeans. But the significance of this legume goes far beyond a few culinary treats - soybeans rank seventh among world crops for tonnage harvested.
Social Sciences - 1.11.2011
Americans’ circle of confidantes has shrunk to two people
Although the average Facebook user may gave some 130 "friends," in reality, Americans have, on average, slightly more than two confidantes, down from three 25 years ago, but the size of this social network has stabilized since 2004, finds a new Cornell study.
Americans’ circle of confidantes has shrunk to two people
Social Sciences - Psychology - 25.10.2011
Preschoolers understand threats in households with violence
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Preschoolersers are aware and understand threats when they see their mother harmed by violent conflicts at home, a new University of Michigan study finds. The study explored what factors influence children's comprehension and response when violence occurs.
Preschoolers understand threats in households with violence
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Preschoolersers are aware and understand threats when they see their mother harmed by violent conflicts at home, a new University of Michigan study finds. The study explored what factors influence children's comprehension and response when violence occurs.
Social Sciences - 29.09.2011
Tweets study: People across the globe report similar, ever-changing moods
Around the world, the day dawns full of promise. But moods go downhill over the course of the day, rebounding again in the evening, according to a Cornell analysis of the public Twitter messages of 2.4 million people in 84 countries.
Tweets study: People across the globe report similar, ever-changing moods
Psychology - Social Sciences - 27.09.2011
Researchers: Belief that others can change could help resolve Mideast conflict
By presenting Israeli Jews and Israeli and West Bank Palestinians with evidence that groups of people are capable of change, Stanford researchers were able to increase the subjects' willingness to compromise on key political issues.
Researchers: Belief that others can change could help resolve Mideast conflict
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 7.09.2011
Raising a child doesn’t take a village
Sept. 8, 2011 Raising a child doesn't take a village, U-M research shows ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It doesn't take a village to raise a child after all, according to University of Michigan research.
Raising a child doesn’t take a village
Sept. 8, 2011 Raising a child doesn't take a village, U-M research shows ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It doesn't take a village to raise a child after all, according to University of Michigan research.
Social Sciences - Law/Forensics - 7.07.2011
Why Sexual Assault Kits Are Not Being Tested for Use as Possible Evidence
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work researchers have been chosen by the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in a study to determine why rape kits are not being tested and used as possible evidence in sexual assault cases.
Why Sexual Assault Kits Are Not Being Tested for Use as Possible Evidence
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work researchers have been chosen by the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in a study to determine why rape kits are not being tested and used as possible evidence in sexual assault cases.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 1.06.2011
People who have had head injuries report more violent behavior
Listen to podcast ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Young people who have sustained a head injury during their lifetime are more likely to engage in violent behavior, according to an eight-year study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
People who have had head injuries report more violent behavior
Listen to podcast ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Young people who have sustained a head injury during their lifetime are more likely to engage in violent behavior, according to an eight-year study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Social Sciences - 11.05.2011
Girls less likely to be violent when seeking others’ approval
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Many teen girls who push, slap or punch their dates know the situation could become more violent, but they think most consequences are unlikely, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University used the theory of planned behavior, which predicts a person's intentions and actions.
Girls less likely to be violent when seeking others’ approval
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Many teen girls who push, slap or punch their dates know the situation could become more violent, but they think most consequences are unlikely, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University used the theory of planned behavior, which predicts a person's intentions and actions.
Psychology - Social Sciences - 27.03.2011
Study illuminates the ’pain’ of social rejection
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Physical pain and intense feelings of social rejection "hurt" in the same way, a new study shows. The study demonstrates that the same regions of the brain that become active in response to painful sensory experiences are activated during intense experiences of social rejection.
Study illuminates the ’pain’ of social rejection
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Physical pain and intense feelings of social rejection "hurt" in the same way, a new study shows. The study demonstrates that the same regions of the brain that become active in response to painful sensory experiences are activated during intense experiences of social rejection.
Social Sciences - 16.02.2011
Combination of services helps mothers with chronic substance abuse issues
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois indicates that mothers with chronic substance abuse problems are more likely to make progress in recovering from addiction - and to reunite with their children in state custody - if they receive residential treatment plus community-based transitional services.
Combination of services helps mothers with chronic substance abuse issues
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 10.02.2011
Caltech-Led Team Pinpoints Aggression Neurons in the Brain
PASADENA, Calif.—Where does violence live in the brain? And where, precisely, does it lay down its biological roots? With the help of a new genetic tool that uses light to turn nerve cells on and off, a team led by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has tracked down the specific location of the neurons that elicit attack behaviors in mice, and defined the relationship of those cells to the brain circuits that play a key role in mating behaviors.
Caltech-Led Team Pinpoints Aggression Neurons in the Brain
PASADENA, Calif.—Where does violence live in the brain? And where, precisely, does it lay down its biological roots? With the help of a new genetic tool that uses light to turn nerve cells on and off, a team led by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has tracked down the specific location of the neurons that elicit attack behaviors in mice, and defined the relationship of those cells to the brain circuits that play a key role in mating behaviors.
Social Sciences - 7.02.2011
Spring break: Study suggests how to reduce risky behavior
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—College students who arrange with friends to "get their backs" are less likely to engage in risky spring break behavior, according to a new study. The University of Michigan study, published this month in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, says about 60 percent of more than 650 college freshmen surveyed reported having an understanding with their friends about using alcohol during spring break.
Spring break: Study suggests how to reduce risky behavior
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—College students who arrange with friends to "get their backs" are less likely to engage in risky spring break behavior, according to a new study. The University of Michigan study, published this month in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, says about 60 percent of more than 650 college freshmen surveyed reported having an understanding with their friends about using alcohol during spring break.
Social Sciences - 23.01.2011
Fighting words: Violent political rhetoric fuels violent attitudes
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Political leaders regularly promise to "fight" for noble causes and "combat" pressing problems. They declare "war" on social problems, such as poverty, disease, drugs and terrorism.
Fighting words: Violent political rhetoric fuels violent attitudes
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Political leaders regularly promise to "fight" for noble causes and "combat" pressing problems. They declare "war" on social problems, such as poverty, disease, drugs and terrorism.
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 10.01.2011
Stress, substance abuse associated with some fathers spanking their children
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Biological fathers are more likely to spank their children when they are unable to cope with stress from parenting or they use abuse alcohol and drugs, a new study indicates. The study also finds that fathers used corporal punishment—which involves physical force to a child to correct a behavior—more often on boys than girls.
Stress, substance abuse associated with some fathers spanking their children
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Biological fathers are more likely to spank their children when they are unable to cope with stress from parenting or they use abuse alcohol and drugs, a new study indicates. The study also finds that fathers used corporal punishment—which involves physical force to a child to correct a behavior—more often on boys than girls.
Social Sciences - 26.10.2010
Friends with cognitive benefits: Mental function improves after certain kinds of socializing
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Talking with other people in a friendly way can make it easier to solve common problems, a new University of Michigan study shows. But conversations that are competitive in tone, rather than cooperative, have no cognitive benefits.
Friends with cognitive benefits: Mental function improves after certain kinds of socializing
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Talking with other people in a friendly way can make it easier to solve common problems, a new University of Michigan study shows. But conversations that are competitive in tone, rather than cooperative, have no cognitive benefits.
History/Philosophy - Social Sciences - 22.10.2010
Population Report: More Jews Live in the U.S. than in Israel
October 22, 2010 — Researchers from the University of Miami (UM) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have published a 2010 report on the American Jewish population, as part of a new North American Jewish Data Bank Report series.
Population Report: More Jews Live in the U.S. than in Israel
October 22, 2010 — Researchers from the University of Miami (UM) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have published a 2010 report on the American Jewish population, as part of a new North American Jewish Data Bank Report series.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 27.09.2010
Predicting divorce: U-M study shows how fight styles affect marriage
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It's common knowledge that newlyweds who yell or call each other names have a higher chance of getting divorced. But a new University of Michigan study shows that other conflict patterns also predict divorce.
Predicting divorce: U-M study shows how fight styles affect marriage
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It's common knowledge that newlyweds who yell or call each other names have a higher chance of getting divorced. But a new University of Michigan study shows that other conflict patterns also predict divorce.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 11.08.2010
Competing for a mate can shorten lifespan
Study finds that when men outnumber women, men looking for mates have shortened lifespan than when gender balance is more equal. ? Love stinks! - the J. Geils band told the world in 1980, and while you can certainly argue whether or not this tender and ineffable spirit of affection has a downside, working hard to find it does.
Competing for a mate can shorten lifespan
Social Sciences - Psychology - 29.07.2010
Inklings of Suicide
Two powerful new tests developed by psychologists at Harvard University show great promise in predicting patients? risk of attempting suicide, researchers say. These tests may help clinicians to overcome their reliance on self-reporting by at-risk individuals, information that often proves misleading when suicidal patients wish to hide their intentions.
Inklings of Suicide
Social Sciences - Psychology - 28.07.2010
Warnings of suicidal intent
Two powerful new tests developed by Harvard psychologists show great promise in predicting patients? risk of attempting suicide, researchers say. These tests may help clinicians to overcome their reliance on self-reporting by at-risk individuals, information that often proves misleading when suicidal patients wish to hide their intentions.
Warnings of suicidal intent
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 28.07.2010
Probing Question: Do boys or girls suffer more from poor body image?
By Melissa Beattie-Moss and A'ndrea Elyse Messer Research/Penn State Picture a crowded beach at the height of summer. Boys and girls of all shapes and sizes cavort in the waves and lounge on beach towels.
Probing Question: Do boys or girls suffer more from poor body image?
Social Sciences - Psychology - 27.07.2010
Psychologists Develop Two Potent New Predictors of Suicide Risk
Psychologists Develop Two Potent New Predictors of Suicide Risk
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 5.07.2010
Are social democracies better for health than right-wing dictatorships : U-M study
Are social democracies better for health than right-wing dictatorships : U-M study
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 28.04.2010
Nearly 4 million Californians report sexual or physical violence from a spouse or companion
Nearly 4 million Californians report sexual or physical violence from a spouse or companion
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 16.03.2010
Nearly 2 million Californians lost health insurance during recession
Nearly 2 million Californians lost health insurance during recession
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 16.10.2009
Health Care is Only Part of the Puzzle; Social Scientists Analyze Society’s Health and Success
Health Care is Only Part of the Puzzle; Social Scientists Analyze Society’s Health and Success
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.01.2009
The Genes in Your Congeniality: Researchers Identify Genetic Influence in Social Networks
The Genes in Your Congeniality: Researchers Identify Genetic Influence in Social Networks
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Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 2.05
Retirement plans after the Great Recession: U-M study tracks the changes
Retirement plans after the Great Recession: U-M study tracks the changes
Social Sciences - Life Sciences - 11.04
Do I look bigger with my finger on a trigger? Yes, says UCLA study
Do I look bigger with my finger on a trigger? Yes, says UCLA study
Social Sciences - Administration/Government - 23.02
Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll Finds Plurality of Texans Support Redistricting Reform and are Concerned About National Economy
Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll Finds Plurality of Texans Support Redistricting Reform and are Concerned About National Economy
Social Sciences - 21.02
Huts, artifacts in Jordanian excavation offer new perspectives on life 20,000 years ago
Huts, artifacts in Jordanian excavation offer new perspectives on life 20,000 years ago
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 26.01
Penn Anthropologists Clarify Link Between Asians and Early Native Americans
Penn Anthropologists Clarify Link Between Asians and Early Native Americans
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 3.10.2011
Community effort brings lasting drop in smoking, delinquency, drug use
Community effort brings lasting drop in smoking, delinquency, drug use
Pedagogy/Education Science - Social Sciences - 22.09.2011
Trappings of Parenthood Leads to Long-Term Weight Gain, New Study Shows
Trappings of Parenthood Leads to Long-Term Weight Gain, New Study Shows
Social Sciences - 21.09.2011
Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial
Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial
Business/Economics - Social Sciences - 30.08.2011
Advertising in Violent Video Games Results in Poor Recall, Negative Brand Perception
Advertising in Violent Video Games Results in Poor Recall, Negative Brand Perception
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 30.08.2011
Double damage: Partner violence impacts mental health of over half-million Californians
Double damage: Partner violence impacts mental health of over half-million Californians
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 25.08.2011
Her closeness to his buddies can trigger male sex problems
Her closeness to his buddies can trigger male sex problems
Environmental Sciences - Social Sciences - 24.08.2011
Earth Institute Research Finds Climate Cycles Are Driving Civil Wars
Earth Institute Research Finds Climate Cycles Are Driving Civil Wars
Social Sciences - 9.08.2011
Decline in unions accounts for one-third of the growth in wage inequality among male, private sector workers
Decline in unions accounts for one-third of the growth in wage inequality among male, private sector workers
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