A recent study by Indiana University researcher Samuel Kye found that suburban neighborhoods with a growing number of middle-class minority residents experience high levels of white flight and segregation. Despite their affluent status, these 'ethnoburbs' have lost a steady flow of white residents over the past 20 years.
A study by Indiana University found that people's attitudes towards same-sex and straight couples differ based on the notion of love, affecting what rights they think each couple deserves. The study suggests that portraying gay couples as loving can gain them more support in the gay rights movement.
Researchers found that while blue-collar workers in male-dominated occupations are more likely to be laid off, frontline healthcare jobs offer better pay and stability. Men without a college degree may benefit from entering these high-growth, technically-advanced positions.
A study by University of Iowa researchers found that working parents in jobs perceived as weak or impersonal are more stressed than those in occupations seen as caring and strong like parenting. The discrepancy between the occupation's cultural meaning and parental identity contributes to psychological well-being.
A Purdue University study found that peer associations, access points to drugs, and motivations to have a good time with friends are linked to increased prescription drug misuse. The research, conducted among 404 young adults aged 18-29, suggests that prevention efforts should focus on these subtle components rather than peer pressure.
A recent study by the British Geological Survey has analyzed the bone and tooth chemistry of King Richard III, revealing a change in diet and location in his early childhood and later life. The research suggests that Richard had a high status diet with expensive food and drink when he became king.
A study by University of Michigan researchers found that social and demographic factors, such as college graduates and diverse populations, contribute to the growth of gourmet food trucks. The study also reveals that cities with more craft breweries and farmer's markets tend to have more food trucks.
Researchers at UC Berkeley identified a 'getting-by girls' subculture that skims the academic line, relying on minimal effort to maintain B-average report cards. This high school culture clashes with upper-middle-class values of striving and individual advancement.
Research found that cholecystokinin octapeptide-8 (CCK-8) protects human retinal pigment epithelial cells by suppressing apoptosis triggered by peroxynitrite. The study suggests a potential therapeutic role for CCK-8 in treating age-related macular degeneration.
A new study by UC Irvine finds that parental incarceration is associated with increased risk of attention deficit disorder, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and developmental delays in children. Children with incarcerated parents are more likely to experience health disadvantages than those with divorced or deceased parents.
A study of middle-aged married women found that most (67%) were seeking affairs due to a desire for more romantic passion, including sex. However, none of the women wanted to leave their husbands, instead expressing love and commitment to them.
Researchers found that HSP72 protects retinal ganglion cells and lateral geniculate body in a rat model of chronic ocular hypertension from injury by blocking the activation of the stress-activated kinase/c-Jun N-terminal kinase apoptotic pathway. Zinc sulfate inhibited HSP72 expression, while quercetin induced its expression.