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Help for victims of bullying
Psychologists have found that children who get bullied at school act in ways which mark them out as victims, behaving submissively and having poor social skills. This is one of the key findings from research presented to The British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Conference in Bristol today, Saturday 16 September, by Claire Fox and... view more... (2000-09-12)
New way to help schizophrenia sufferers' social skills
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are investigating a new way to help schizophrenia patients develop their communication and social skills. view more (2008-09-10)
Fine motor skills, social acceptance lower in children with 'lazy eye'
A recent study evaluating the fine motor skills and perceived self esteem of children with amblyopia (or "lazy eye") compared with age-matched children will be presented during the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2007 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. view more (2007-05-09)
Boosting social skills reduces teenage drug use and addiction
School-based programmes that develop individual young people's social skills are the best way to reduce drug use. view more (2005-04-14)
Tests hamper play-based learning- research shows
Too much emphasis on tests is denying young children the opportunity of learning social and intellectual skills through play, according to a Northumbria University academic. Pat Broadhead, a Research Professor for Education, believes children learn a wide variety of skills such as social interaction, co-operation and problem-solving through play... view more... (2003-12-16)
University of Denver bullying victimization study
A University of Denver study shows a curriculum-based bullying prevention program reduced incidents of bullying by 20 percent, twice as much as in the study control group. view more (2008-02-22)
Childhood TV viewing a risk for behavior problems
Daily television viewing for two or more hours in early childhood can lead to behavioral problems and poor social skills, according to a study of children 2.5 to 5.5 years of age conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. view more (2007-10-01)
Sporty youngsters develop into sporting adults
Young people who take part in sport and physical activity have the potential to develop better social and character skills because of the relationships they establish. view more (2005-03-21)
New Chair For The Economic And Social Research Council
Stephen Byers, the Trade Secretary and Cabinet Minister responsible for science, today announced Frances Cairncross as the new chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ESRC is the UK’s principal funding body for social science research. It plays a pivotal role within the science and engineering base, by addressing the... view more... (2001-03-22)
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)
Time of our lives
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that time banks - neighbourhood schemes for exchanging services and skills - are not only successful in providing valuable local services, but also in rebuilding community spirit and trust. Time banks enable participants to "deposit" their time by giving practical support and help to others... view more... (2002-10-30)
Recognizing Children's Successes in All Areas May Prevent Teenage Depression
Students' successes in the first grade can affect more than their future report cards. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found links among students' weak academic performance in the first grade, self-perceptions in the sixth grade, and depression symptoms in the seventh grade. view more (2009-01-09)
Toddler tests speak for themselves
From the first smile to the first word, signs that a toddler is learning to communicate are a source of great joy for any new parent. But a child's inability to develop such skills at an early stage can be a source of angst. view more (2007-03-05)
People with higher IQs make wiser economic choices, U of Minnesota study finds
People with higher measures of cognitive ability are more likely to make good choices in several different types of economic decisions, according to a new study with researchers from the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities and Morris campuses. view more (2009-04-28)
Psychologists offer ways to improve prison environment, reduce violent crime
U.S. prisons are too punitive and often fail to rehabilitate, but targeting prisoners' behavior, reducing prison populations and offering job skills could reduce prisoner aggression and prevent recidivism, a researcher told the American Psychological Association on Saturday. view more (2009-08-10)
Research links childhood social skills and learning abilities
While federal programs such as No Child Left Behind emphasize the importance of academic skills to school success and achievement, there is growing interest in how social skills develop and how they contribute to learning. view more (2007-06-21)
Children with autism may learn from 'virtual peers'
Using "virtual peers" -- animated life-sized children that simulate the behaviors and conversation of typically developing children -- Northwestern University researchers are developing interventions designed to prepare children with autism for interactions with real-life children. view more (2008-03-03)
Students with disabilities encourage others to continue learning
Students with disabilities and learning difficulties are taking part in a unique University of Liverpool training scheme that enables them to educate those with similar disabilities to themselves. view more (2005-11-15)
University of Minnesota study uncovers the educational benefits of social networking sites
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. view more (2008-06-23)
Early severe deprivation impairs social development of infants
These were the findings of a study published today, Thursday, 9 September 1999, in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology , by Jana Kreppner and colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry, London. view more (1999-09-02)
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