Measuring immigrant integration
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How well are immigrants integrating in the United States? Are they doing better or worse than in Germany or France? Under what conditions have immigrants most successfully integrated into their host societies? Despite great advances in social science, the answers...
How well are immigrants integrating in the United States? Are they doing better or worse than in Germany or France? Under what conditions have immigrants most successfully integrated into their host societies? Despite great advances in social science, the answers...
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How rants on social media can come back to haunt you
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Cognitive scientist used millions of chat room messages to study how positive and negative messages reflected back to their senders.
Cognitive scientist used millions of chat room messages to study how positive and negative messages reflected back to their senders.
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How rants on social media can come back to haunt you
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We all know that those angry rants on social media can come back to hurt you—and sooner than you think. "Good," positive chat resonates for a...
We all know that those angry rants on social media can come back to hurt you—and sooner than you think. "Good," positive chat resonates for a few seconds, generally, but negative chat, even in a chat room where exchanges happen...
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When you are unhappy in a relationship, why do you stay? The answer may surprise you
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Why do people stay in unsatisfying romantic relationships? A new study suggests it may be because...
Why do people stay in unsatisfying romantic relationships? A new study suggests it may be because they view leaving as bad for their partner. The study, being published in the November 2018 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social...
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The evolutions of religion in the workplace in France
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In France, the principle of laicity is a pillar of society, and it is unusual to display one's spirituality and religiosity in the workplace. However, since the early 2010s, the succession of cases leading to court...
In France, the principle of laicity is a pillar of society, and it is unusual to display one's spirituality and religiosity in the workplace. However, since the early 2010s, the succession of cases leading to court decisions both on a...
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Research provides insight into neurobiology of aggression and bullying
NEWS MEDICAL
Duke-NUS researchers have discovered that a growth factor protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and its receptor, tropomyosin receptor kinase B affects social dominance in mice. The research has implications for...
Duke-NUS researchers have discovered that a growth factor protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and its receptor, tropomyosin receptor kinase B affects social dominance in mice. The research has implications for understanding the neurobiology of aggression and bullying.
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The neurobiology of social aggression
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Bullying and aggression carry heavy societal costs. For the first time, researchers have found a signalling mechanism in the brain that shapes social behavior -- specifically a growth factor protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and its receptor,...
Bullying and aggression carry heavy societal costs. For the first time, researchers have found a signalling mechanism in the brain that shapes social behavior -- specifically a growth factor protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and its receptor, tropomyosin receptor...
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Social media for medical journals operates in 'wild west,' needs more support to succeed
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In this first study to examine social media editor roles at medical journals, researchers found that while medical journals are...
In this first study to examine social media editor roles at medical journals, researchers found that while medical journals are using social media more to extend the reach of new research, the responsibilities and measures of success for these roles...
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Sweat bees are ideal for studying the genes underlying social behavior
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Those pesky bees that come buzzing around on a muggy summer day are helping researchers reveal the genes responsible for social behaviors.
Those pesky bees that come buzzing around on a muggy summer day are helping researchers reveal the genes responsible for social behaviors.
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LU-RRTC to spearhead capacity-building efforts for racial and ethnic populations
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Kessler Foundation scientists Denise Fyffe, PhD, Anthony Lequerica, PhD, and John O’Neill, PhD, have won a $75,000 sub-award from Langston University, a historically Black college/university.
Kessler Foundation scientists Denise Fyffe, PhD, Anthony Lequerica, PhD, and John O’Neill, PhD, have won a $75,000 sub-award from Langston University, a historically Black college/university.
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Social media for medical journals operates in 'wild west,' needs more support to succeed
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Much of the published medical research goes unread by the general public and medical community, despite being largely funded by...
Much of the published medical research goes unread by the general public and medical community, despite being largely funded by the federal government and private foundations. To reach more people, medical journals have begun using social media to promote new...
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Bee social or buzz off: Study links genes to social behaviors, including autism
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A new study found that the social lives of sweat bees -- named for their attraction to perspiration -- are linked to...
A new study found that the social lives of sweat bees -- named for their attraction to perspiration -- are linked to patterns of activity in specific genes, including ones linked to autism.
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Study links genes to social behaviors, including autism
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Those pesky bees that come buzzing around on a muggy summer day are helping researchers reveal the genes responsible for social behaviors. A new study published this week found that the social...
Those pesky bees that come buzzing around on a muggy summer day are helping researchers reveal the genes responsible for social behaviors. A new study published this week found that the social lives of sweat bees—named for their attraction to...
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Method predicts reliable patterns in violent events occurring within wars and terrorism
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A new paper written by academics at Royal Holloway and George Washington University, predicts reliable patterns in violent events occurring within wars and terrorism,...
A new paper written by academics at Royal Holloway and George Washington University, predicts reliable patterns in violent events occurring within wars and terrorism, regardless of geography, ethnicity and religion.
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Psychopaths in business: Why sex matters
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A new study investigates whether psychopathic traits really do enhance your career prospects. Along the way, it uncovers an interesting sex difference.
A new study investigates whether psychopathic traits really do enhance your career prospects. Along the way, it uncovers an interesting sex difference.
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Medical News Today: Psychopaths in business: Why sex matters
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A new study investigates whether psychopathic traits really do enhance your career prospects. Along the way, it uncovers an interesting sex difference.
A new study investigates whether psychopathic traits really do enhance your career prospects. Along the way, it uncovers an interesting sex difference.
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A research toolbox sheds light on social identity changes in Europe
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An EU initiative has studied the cultural dynamics characterising societies and institutions, and their impact. The resulting analyses can guide the development of policies to effectively...
An EU initiative has studied the cultural dynamics characterising societies and institutions, and their impact. The resulting analyses can guide the development of policies to effectively address the crisis in Europe.
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New book studies friction between religion, family law
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A new book edited by a University of Illinois scholar who studies the intersection of family law and religion examines the clashes between religious liberty and the personal realm of the family...
A new book edited by a University of Illinois scholar who studies the intersection of family law and religion examines the clashes between religious liberty and the personal realm of the family – from birth, marriage and child-rearing to end-of-life...
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2 Towns: Guess Which 1 Is Liberal And Which Is Conservative
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A social scientist says some portion of people's political leanings can come from an unlikely source: their DNA.
A social scientist says some portion of people's political leanings can come from an unlikely source: their DNA.
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Costs of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program may be higher than expected reimbursement
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For some healthcare providers - especially those serving racial/ethnic minority and low-income patients - the costs of delivering a new Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program...
For some healthcare providers - especially those serving racial/ethnic minority and low-income patients - the costs of delivering a new Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program may be much higher than the expected reimbursement, reports a study in the November issue of...
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Psychopaths in the C-Suite?
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The seemingly never-ending stream of corporate scandals over the past decades, from Enron to Theranos, suggests that something is rotten in corporate leaders. Many place the blame on psychopaths, who are characteristically superficially charming but lack empathy, anxiety, or any...
The seemingly never-ending stream of corporate scandals over the past decades, from Enron to Theranos, suggests that something is rotten in corporate leaders. Many place the blame on psychopaths, who are characteristically superficially charming but lack empathy, anxiety, or any...
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Sidestepping the pitfalls of overconfidence with plausible deniability
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Although confidence can serve as both a blessing and a curse, new research shows how people can reap the rewards without risking the social penalties for overconfidence.
Although confidence can serve as both a blessing and a curse, new research shows how people can reap the rewards without risking the social penalties for overconfidence.
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How parenting affects antisocial behaviors in children
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In a recent study of the parental caregiving environment, researchers found that within identical twin pairs, the child who experienced harsher behavior and less parental warmth was at a greater risk for developing antisocial...
In a recent study of the parental caregiving environment, researchers found that within identical twin pairs, the child who experienced harsher behavior and less parental warmth was at a greater risk for developing antisocial behaviors.
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A little help from your friends is key to natural disaster recovery, study suggests
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Natural disasters are life-changers for all involved, and understanding why some communities recover faster than others can be better achieved...
Natural disasters are life-changers for all involved, and understanding why some communities recover faster than others can be better achieved by looking at both the social and physical networks within these communities and their interplay, according to a four-year Purdue...
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Study: Affordable housing with supportive social services for senior citizens can reduce hospital use
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Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital...
Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers...
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Fake or real? New study finds consumers wary of manipulated photos
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In the age of fake news and doctored photos, wary consumers are not nearly as gullible as one might presume—especially if they have knowledge of social...
In the age of fake news and doctored photos, wary consumers are not nearly as gullible as one might presume—especially if they have knowledge of social media, experience with the internet and are familiar with online photo-imaging tools. But the...
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Affable apes live longer, study shows
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Male chimps that are less aggressive and form strong social bonds tend to live longer, research suggests.
Male chimps that are less aggressive and form strong social bonds tend to live longer, research suggests.
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Social media data used to predict retail failure
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A combination of social media and transport data can be used to predict the likelihood that a given retail business will succeed or fail, researchers report.
A combination of social media and transport data can be used to predict the likelihood that a given retail business will succeed or fail, researchers report.
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Gene types that drive racial disparities in myeloma identified
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Researchers at Mayo Clinic have identified three specific gene types that account for a known two-to-three-fold increase in myeloma diagnoses among African-Americans.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have identified three specific gene types that account for a known two-to-three-fold increase in myeloma diagnoses among African-Americans.
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Instagram ramps up battle against bullying
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Instagram on Tuesday added more weapons to battle cyber bullying, using artificial intelligence to scan photos for abusive content at the Facebook-owned service.
Instagram on Tuesday added more weapons to battle cyber bullying, using artificial intelligence to scan photos for abusive content at the Facebook-owned service.
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Earlier treatment could help reverse autistic-like behavior in tuberous sclerosis
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New research in a mouse model suggests that the drug rapamycin can reverse autism-like social deficits -- but only if given early. The study is the first to...
New research in a mouse model suggests that the drug rapamycin can reverse autism-like social deficits -- but only if given early. The study is the first to shed light on the crucial timing of therapy to improve social impairments...
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Freeloaders beware: Incentives to foster cooperation are just around the corner
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In our society, there are always a certain percentage of people who adopt a freeloader attitude. They let other members of society do all the work...
In our society, there are always a certain percentage of people who adopt a freeloader attitude. They let other members of society do all the work and do not do their part. By not contributing their share of effort, to...
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Affable apes live longer, study shows
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Male chimps that are less aggressive and form strong social bonds tend to live longer, research suggests.
Male chimps that are less aggressive and form strong social bonds tend to live longer, research suggests.
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UC3M researchers introduce Laboratory of Discrimination and Inequality
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Researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have introduced the Laboratory of Discrimination and Inequality (D-Lab), which aims to advance the scientific study of discrimination and social inequality by promoting...
Researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have introduced the Laboratory of Discrimination and Inequality (D-Lab), which aims to advance the scientific study of discrimination and social inequality by promoting research and methodological innovation.
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