A new study has provided insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary amongst adults in the UK.
Tag: Social Research
Jealousy – we understand our own sex best
We may not always fully understand why our partners get jealous, and women and men often get jealous for completely different reasons.
Chicago community violence intervention program shown to reduce gun violence
New research shows large reductions in gun violence involvement for participants of a Chicago-based community violence intervention (CVI) program.
Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
Ritsumeikan University researchers designed a low-cost biosensor for assessing water quality at the input of lakes and rivers
The secret to enhancing consumer valuation and addressing the climate crisis at once: introduce circular take-back programs
Consumers value circular program products more because they evoke psychological ownership. Marketers and policymakers should consider this when implementing circular programs.
Positive messages can mitigate harm from objectified fitness posts
A few words of body appreciation can help counter the negative impact of viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers, according to a Washington State University study.
Ability to drive a car influences quality of life of older adults in Japan
Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people’s ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence.
Interracial relationships don’t always make people less racist
The landmark United States Supreme Court ruling in Loving v. Commonwealth of Virginia abolished bans on interracial marriage in the United States in 1967, but a new academic paper from Rice University and Texas A&M University said an uptick in interracial relationships since then has not ended discriminatory tendencies, even among individuals who are in these romantic partnerships.
Poignant photo project reveals all we lost in lockdown
As the UK Covid inquiry continues for a fifth week, researchers at the University of East Anglia have created a unique snapshot of lockdown life.
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Idaho National Laboratory Begin Irrigation Modernization Case Study
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is partnering with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to modernize the Fort Hall, Idaho-based irrigation system.
Women feel the pain of losses more than men when faced with risky choices – new research
Women are less willing to take risks than men because they are more sensitive to the pain of any losses they might incur than any gains they might make, new research from the University of Bath School of Management shows.
Machine learning can help to flag risky messages on Instagram while preserving users’ privacy
As regulators and providers grapple with the dual challenges of protecting younger social media users from harassment and bullying, while also taking steps to safeguard their privacy, a team of researchers from four leading universities has proposed a way to use machine learning technology to flag risky conversations on Instagram without having to eavesdrop on them. The discovery could open opportunities for platforms and parents to protect vulnerable, younger users, while preserving their privacy.
Anti-smoking campaigns on Facebook that discuss the risks of second-hand smoking to pets receive the most user engagement
Currently, 12.5% of U.S. adults smoke cigarettes. At the same time, more than one-third of U.S. adults seek health information online, making social media a potentially powerful platform for anti-tobacco campaigns. However, limited research has been done on effective social media strategies for anti-smoking campaigns.
Workers’ and bosses’ trust in teleworking is key
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) researchers have analysed the different perspectives and perceptions on teleworking, looking at the wide range of factors that affect it, including the psychosocial aspects, productivity or costs.
How asylum seeker credibility is assessed by authorities
Credibility is a crucial factor when immigration authorities determine whether an asylum seeker is eligible to reside in Denmark or not.
Cohesion and connection drop in ageing population
Social cohesion and connection decline in an ageing population, according to a new study of one of humanity’s closest relatives.
Relationships matter more than emotion when it comes to ‘likes’ on Instagram
The emotional buzz of receiving a like to an Instagram post can leave people more disposed to return a like in the future, but it’s the status of the relationship that is the overriding factor in determining the tap of approval, according to a study from the University of Bath.
COVID-19 conspiracy theories that spread fastest focused on evil, secrecy
In the early pandemic, conspiracy theories that were shared the most on Twitter highlighted malicious purposes and secretive actions of supposed bad actors behind the crisis, according to an analysis of nearly 400,000 posts.
Adult Children Get Less Support in Separated Families
A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.
Think before you design your brand’s logo: How marketers can capitalize on the power of perception to influence beliefs about brand performance
Researchers from Oklahoma State University and University of Florida published a new Journal of Marketing article explaining how marketers can capitalize on the power of perception through the structure of visual communications to influence beliefs about brand performance, which ultimately influences product interest and choice.
Perfectionists are more likely to burn out, extensive study suggests
Christmas is coming. We have all endured a global pandemic. There are coughs and colds everywhere. Bills are mounting. It is safe to say we are all exhausted – but when does tiredness tip into burnout?
How many free hot drinks and biscuits are excessive?
When free hot drinks and biscuits are on offer to healthcare staff, how much is reasonable to take before it’s deemed “excessive” consumption, ask researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ?
Do acquisitions harm the acquired brand? Identifying conditions that reduce the negative effect
Researchers from University of Leeds, University of Vienna, and University of Pennsylvania published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines why consumers develop negative reactions towards acquired brands and explains conditions that attenuate that negative effect.
Made by women: Why women buy from women and men buy from women and men
Researchers from Technical University of Munich and Copenhagen Business School published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides fresh insights into how individual purchase decisions are influenced by the gender of the person producing the goods.
Future of churches at risk unless they reimagine their buildings, report finds
A third of church buildings cost more money each year than they are able to raise and only one in five is financially profitable, according to an audit of churches carried out in Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk.
New research on identity cues in social media shows it’s not just what is said but who says it that matters
One of the first and most controversial policy changes Elon Musk proposed after taking the helm at Twitter last week, was to overhaul Twitter’s verification and identity systems by making users pay for Twitter’s blue verification checks.
Digital marketing of formula milk linked to unhealthy parental feeding practices
Digital marketing of formula milk and commercial baby foods is linked to unhealthy parental feeding practices, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.
Reward for cooperative behavior
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Plön show that reputation plays a key role in determining which rewarding policies people adopt. Using game theory, they explain why individuals learn to use rewards to specifically promote good behaviour.
Reward for Cooperative Behavior
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Plön show that reputation plays a key role in determining which rewarding policies people adopt. Using game theory, they explain why individuals learn to use rewards to specifically promote good behaviour.
Even in the Operating Room, Team Chemistry Matters, Study Finds
From flying a plane to swinging on a trapeze, there are plenty of high performance jobs where people must work closely together without making mistakes.
Asking for ideas boosts collective action
Members of minority groups can boost collective action by seeking the ideas and perspectives of fellow group members, new research shows.
What Spotify and Tinder aren’t telling us
Our online and real-world lives are increasingly influenced by algorithmic recommendations based on data gathered about our behavior by companies that are often reluctant to tell us what data they’re gathering how they are using it.
New study reveals older people support right to die, regardless of terminal illness
An Australian-first study is delving into the contentious issue of what older people think about voluntary assisted death (VAD), regardless of any health condition.
Study finds psychopathic individuals are more likely to have larger striatum region in the brain
Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and non-psychopaths.