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Race and gender influence people's perceptions of how fairly they are paid
Race and gender have a strong influence on people's perceptions of how fairly they are paid, according to new research by University of Warwick Researcher Maureen Paul, to be presented at the Royal Economic Society's Annual Conference on Tuesday 8 April. Her analysis of data from the British Social Attitudes Survey reveals that the average... view more... (2003-04-02)
Work stress associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in police officers
Exposure to critical incidents, workplace discrimination, lack of cooperation among coworkers, and job dissatisfaction correlated significantly with perceived work stress among urban police officers, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. view more (2009-03-13)
New rights for Travellers and Gypsies?
Legal reforms to end discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers, have been outlined by Cardiff University lawyers in a draft Bill, which is published today (Thursday, 31 January 2002). view more (2002-01-31)
Different styles of mother-infant interaction affect different aspects of infant cognition
Although the quality of mother-child interaction and its effect on general IQ and later schooling is a widely researched topic, it has never been studied using the same infants over a period of time across several cognitive domains. However, this is the focus of new psychological research, which will be presented at the British Psychological... view more... (2005-03-21)
Weight discrimination could contribute to the glass ceiling effect for women, study finds
Weight discrimination appears to add to the glass ceiling effect for women, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University scholar. view more (2009-04-08)
The matrix of autism
Autistic children are doubly stigmatized. On the one hand, they are often dismissed as "low functioning" or mentally retarded, especially if they have poor speaking skills as many do. Yet when autistics do show exceptional abilities-uncanny visual discrimination and memory for detail, for example-their flashes of brilliance are... view more... (2007-08-06)
Environmental stress probed in cardiovascular disease, diabetes
How environmental stress contributes to cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes is under study at the Medical College of Georgia. view more (2007-09-06)
Counselors should target discrimination and be advocates for transgender clients
Two University of Oregon doctoral students dove into issues of transgender identities -- in the workplace and professional counseling -- and surfaced with a call for psychologists and vocational counselors to not only treat but to act as advocates for their clients -- and to help end discrimination in the workplace. view more (2008-03-24)
Fear of litigation driving ban on pregnant women doing sport
Women in Australia have been banned from playing netball while pregnant, reveals an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2002-02-01)
Making the connection between a sound and a reward changes brain and behavior
If you've ever wondered how you recognize your mother's voice without seeing her face or how you discern your cell phone's ring in a crowded room, researchers may have another piece of the answer. view more (2006-10-23)
Schizophrenia risk highest in small ethnic groups
The rate of schizophrenia among people from non-white ethnic groups rises as the proportion of these groups fall in the local population, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2001-12-05)
Predictive genetic tests range from highly useful to potentially harmful
Predictive genetic testing has the potential to save lives through targeted surveillance and preventive measures, but a paper in this week's BMJ reports that most genetic tests carry a degree of uncertainty, which limits their usefulness and, in some cases, can even be harmful to patients. For some diseases, predictive genetic testing is highly... view more... (2001-04-24)
NRL researchers report a forceful new method to sensitively detect proteins
Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently reported the detection of toxins with unprecedented speed, sensitivity, and simplicity. The approach can sense as few as a few hundred molecules in a drop of blood in less than 10 minutes, with only four simple steps from sample to answer. view more (2009-03-17)
New web service tackles deficiencies in medical careers advice
The majority of medical students and doctors in training are dissatisfied with the career advice and guidance they receive, according to a report in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-06-04)
Little safe haven for sexually assaulted LGBTQ victims
Being a victim of sexual assault and seeking help is difficult for anyone, but when the victim is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) the thought of reporting a crime may well be laced with added layers of uncertainty and mistrust, according to a study in Oregon. view more (2009-08-14)
University of Hawaii at Manoa professor co-authors article about weight and relationships
Dr. Janet D. Latner, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, has co-authored an article in the July 2009 edition of the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy on "Weight Stigma in Existing Relationships." view more (2009-06-23)
Textured insoles could prevent common sporting ankle and foot injuries
Textured insoles in boots and sports shoes could prevent the all too common foot and ankle injuries that plague sport, suggests research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Conventional boots and sports shoes, with a smooth insole, mask vital sensory cues to the extremely sensitive soles of the feet. These relay information about pressure... view more... (2003-03-28)
Migratory flux and new racism
The growing migratory flux to Portugal makes it necessary to re-examine the fundamental question of social co-existence among groups that are culturally different. Recent research in social psychology carried out at Instituto de Ci'™ncias Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa - ICSUL (Social Sciences Institute of Lisbon University), within the... view more... (2002-10-14)
Nuffield Council on Bioethics announces appointment of new Chairman
Professor Bob Hepple, QC, has been appointed Chairman of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in succession to Professor Sir Ian Kennedy. Sir Ian, a founder-member of the Council, has served on the Council for eleven years, four of them as Chairman. He retires on 31 December 2002. Professor Hepple is currently Master of Clare College, Cambridge and... view more... (2002-10-09)
Millions of children denied drug that costs less than $3 a year
Millions of children with epilepsy in developing countries are being denied an effective drug that costs less than $3 a year, according to an editorial in this week's BMJ. view more (2007-06-08)
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