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Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults
Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows. view more (2008-04-23)
Revealing the origins of morality -- good and evil, liberal and conservative
How much money would it take to get you to stick a pin into your palm? How much to stick a pin into the palm of a child you don't know? How much to slap a friend in the face (with his or her permission) as part of a comedy skit? Well, what about slapping you father (with his permission) as part of a skit? view more (2007-05-18)
From town planning to intimate sex: understanding the risks in our lives
The recently formed Social Contexts and Responses to Risk network (SCARR) will be launched at a conference in Canterbury 28 - 29 January. view more (2005-01-26)
An Expert`S View Of The Web
A pioneering Internet site to help students, academics, professionals and others find out which web sites leading social scientists find invaluable in their research has been launched by Bristol University. Called `Expert`s Choice`; the new site can be found on the Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG) at www.sosig.ac.uk/experts-choice/... view more... (2002-02-01)
Baboons in Mourning Seek Comfort Among Friend
When Sylvia the baboon lost Sierra, her closest grooming partner and daughter, to a lion, she responded in a way that would be considered very human-like: she looked to friends for support. view more (2006-01-31)
Change in the public sector - for better or for worse
Research conducted in a public sector organisation highlights the negative impact of organisational change on the morale and motivation of its employees. This is the finding reported today, Thursday 7 January, at The British Psychological Society's Annual Occupational Psychology Conference, held at the Stakis Hotel, Blackpool, by Diane van... view more... (1998-12-23)
Preventing miscarriages of justice; can we believe our eyes?
REF: 99/52 13 APRIL 1999 view more (1999-05-26)
Premature babies at risk for later social problems
Children who are born prematurely with very low birthweight are more likely to have problems with their social behaviour as toddlers, particularly in showing their positive feelings. These findings are presented today, Friday 9 April, by Dr. Elizabeth Hoy, Dr. Steven Lyttle and Dr. David Wilson of Queen's University Belfast, at The British... view more... (1999-03-26)
UI study: low-income women more likely to suffer from postpartum depression
Poor women in Iowa are much more likely to suffer from postpartum depression than their wealthier counterparts, a new University of Iowa study shows. view more (2008-02-20)
Nonmedicinal treatment touted for preschoolers with ADHD
Non-medicinal interventions are highly effective in preventing the behavioral and academic problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a five-year study led by researchers at Lehigh University's College of Education. view more (2007-08-22)
Domestic violence may result from panic
Some men and women who commit domestic violence may be experiencing a form of panic attack which they direct against their partner. This is the suggestion from Dr Ian Mitchell, of the University of Birmingham, and Dr Elizabeth Gilchrist, of the University of Coventry, who will present their hypothesis today, Wednesday 24 March 2004 at the British... view more... (2004-03-24)
'Culture of we' buffers genetic tendency to depression
A genetic tendency to depression is much less likely to be realized in a culture centered on collectivistic rather than individualistic values, according to a new Northwestern University study. view more (2009-10-28)
Characteristics of parents who abuse and neglect
Parents involved in childcare proceedings who have criminal convictions are more likely to have directly harmed their children, either by abusing and / or neglecting them, than parents without criminal convictions. Parents without convictions are more likely to have caused harm to their children indirectly, by failing to protect their children... view more... (2004-03-23)
Autism's social struggles due to disrupted communication networks in brain
Picking up on innuendo and social cues is a central component of engaging in conversation, but people with autism often struggle to determine another person's intentions in a social interaction. view more (2008-07-24)
Groundbreaking findings on autism to be presented at Carnegie Mellon international symposium
Today's autism research draws on a variety of scientific disciplines, from genetics to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to neural development. At the 35th Carnegie Symposium on Cognition, "Development and Brain Systems in Autism," 16 of the world's most prominent autism researchers will present their latest groundbreaking... view more... (2008-09-30)
'I slapped her because she was acting like a stupid cow.'
Men who are violent towards their partners blame their wives or girlfriends for being jointly responsible for any attacks. This is the conclusion of Robin Jordan of Stockport Psychology Services, who studied the way men account for the domestic violence committed in their relationships. He will present his findings today, Tuesday 23 March 2004, at... view more... (2004-03-23)
Psychology can cut the cost of missed NHS appointments
New research suggests that simple psychological techniques could increase the number of patients who keep their Health Service appointments. These findings are presented today, Thursday 15 April 2004, by Dr Richard Aubrey of St Luke's Hospital, Bradford, at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical... view more... (2004-04-15)
Educational inequality major factor in lack of social cohesion
The UK is falling behind the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway in its efforts to create a more cohesive society according to new research from the Institute of Education. Education, Equity and Social Cohesion: A Distributional Model by Andy Green, John Preston and Ricardo Sabates finds greater inequality in educational outcomes and skills in... view more... (2003-04-24)
Breaking up may not be as hard as the song says
The devastation caused by a broken heart has been a dominant theme throughout the ages of great literature and pop culture alike. view more (2007-08-21)
The pain of torture can make the innocent seem guilty
The rationale behind torture is that pain will make the guilty confess, but a new study by researchers at Harvard University finds that the pain of torture can make even the innocent seem guilty. view more (2009-10-27)
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