A study by researchers at the University of Washington found that people often misunderstand online status indicators and adjust their behavior accordingly. Over half of participants reported being aware that someone had noticed their status, while over half logged in to check others' statuses.
A new study found that vampire bats' social relationships change differently depending on the type of behavior and relationship. The lead author injected the bats with a bacterial extract to make them feel sick without harming their health, observing how it affected their social interactions.
A new study from the University of Bath and Polytechnic University of Milan shows that too much pro-social orientation can be counterproductive on business-focused crowdfunding platforms. Entrepreneurs should strike a moderate balance between social benefits and financial effectiveness to increase funding success.
Researchers found that social banks produce smaller returns to their owners, remunerate depositors at below market interest rates, and grant loans below market interest rates. This supports the hypothesis that ownership explains the results, as stakeholder banks exhibit different interest rate behavior.
Children with ASD can develop social relationships with peers if given appropriate help and guidance, according to a new study. The Preschool Peer Social Intervention (PPSI) has shown promising results in improving social engagement, play, and conversation skills among preschoolers with ASD.
A new study by the ECRI group of the University of the Basque Country uses social accounting to measure the social value generated by Hospital Santa Marina in Bilbao. The analysis reveals a socio-emotional value of around 60 million euros per year, covering aspects such as patient care, staff support and community benefits.
Research in animal models shows that social isolation during adolescence can lead to disruptions in social behavior and activity patterns of inhibitory neurons involved in social approach. Increasing activity of these neurons in adult animals restores normal social behavior. The study highlights the importance of social experience duri...
A study by University of Helsinki professor Jan-Erik Lönnqvist found that self-centred men with disagreeable personality traits are more likely to own high-status cars and break traffic regulations. Conscientious individuals, on the other hand, also prefer high-status cars due to their desire for reliability and quality image.
A recent study published in Seizure found that over 40% of status epilepticus patients suffer from adverse outcomes, including a 9% risk of death. The researchers developed two prognostic scores, STESS and EMSE, which can accurately predict mortality risk in the emergency room.
A cross-national study found that higher income inequality is associated with more social problems, but economic prosperity has a mitigating effect. The research analyzed data from 40 high-income countries and suggests that social bonds are weaker in countries with greater income gaps.
The National Social Work Education Health Futures Lab will explore trends in climate change, artificial intelligence, and social media's impact on mental health. The center aims to train social work educators as futurists and democratize foresightful approaches.
A study on wild chimpanzees found that offspring who lost their mother after weaning had less muscle mass, while mothers of high social status produced offspring with higher muscle mass. Even without direct provisioning, mothers' presence and influence food consumption in their offspring's lives.
Young people's ratings of their family's social status correlate with crime conviction rates, employment, education, and mental health. By age 18, twins from lower-status families are more likely to experience poor outcomes.
Researchers found that adolescents who viewed their family as having a higher social status had better mental health and transitioned to adulthood more easily. The study controlled for factors like poverty and environmental influences.
A study found that zero-sum thinking fuels political divisions in the US, with conservatives viewing policies as threats and liberals as opportunities. The research suggests that framing policies to emphasize or challenge the status quo can increase bipartisan support.
Research published in BMJ Open suggests that active grandparenting is associated with lower scores on loneliness and social isolation. Grandparents who care for their grandchildren have larger social networks and are in regular contact with more important people.
A new study links early preterm birth to dads' lifetime socioeconomic status, with fathers from lower-income neighborhoods facing three times higher rates of preterm birth. This finding highlights the importance of considering both parents' socioeconomic factors in reducing preterm birth rates.
A new study reveals that levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate are equally safe and effective in treating patients with refractory status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition characterized by prolonged seizures. The three drugs stopped seizures and improved responsiveness in approximately half of the study participants.
A role-playing experiment involving over 300 women from multiple countries suggests that female self-sexualization is linked to income inequality and social status anxiety. The study supports the hypothesis that social climbing and status competition drive sexualization among women.
Intergenerational occupational mobility in the US has declined since 1850, with relative decline in status of many occupations. Only a few high-status occupations retained stable percentile ranks, while recent generations face reduced upward mobility.
Women's appearance enhancement is driven by status anxiety and income inequality, according to research. In economically unequal societies, participants chose more revealing outfits due to social status anxiety, using attractiveness as a strategy to climb the social hierarchy.
A study from the UConn Rudd Center found that nearly all teen engagement with food and beverage brands on social media was for unhealthy products. The study also revealed that brand engagement was highest among Black teens, Spanish-speaking Hispanic teens, and teens with lower education levels, raising public health concerns.
A pilot study by Kessler Foundation researchers found that children with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury have impaired social communication skills, leading to poorer social functioning. The study suggests the Social Communication Disorders Checklist (SCDC) has potential for screening children with TBI.
A new report outlines social determinants' critical role in population health, highlighting systemic inequalities that cut across multiple factors. The report recommends policy actions to address socioeconomic disparities in cancer incidence, including addressing income inequality and supporting targeted provisions.
Competitors' momentum can lower a player's chance of winning, especially when an opponent exhibits rising status. Players perceive more threat and commit errors like double faults when facing competitors with steady rank progress, suggesting that status momentum negatively impacts performance.
The study explores how behaviors like empathy and team flow are represented in the brain, shedding light on conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and social anxiety. Brain imaging reveals specific neural circuits involved in social behaviors, providing potential new avenues for researching these complex processes.
A new BYU study found that the amount of time teenagers spend on social media is not directly related to their anxiety and depression levels. Researchers analyzed data from 500 youth aged 13-20 over eight years, finding no strong correlation between increased social media use and mental health outcomes.
Using audio recordings, researchers found that listening to speech patterns allowed strangers to accurately predict social class, age, gender, and race more than half the time. Speech patterns were less accurate for social class judgments compared to other categories, suggesting they may perpetuate social inequality.
A Yale study reveals that hiring managers judge candidates' competence and fitness for a job based on socioeconomic position inferred from brief speech patterns. The study shows that these snap perceptions influence hiring decisions in ways that perpetuate inequality.
Research on rhesus macaques reveals that past social status has a lasting impact on gene expression, with low-ranking females showing signs of 'molecular memory' even after improving their social standing. The study sheds light on how stressful experiences can shape long-term health outcomes.
Researchers found that cold temperatures are associated with luxury and status in products, but not in all categories. The study suggests that marketers can use small adjustments in temperature to influence perceived value and level of luxury for their products.
The article discusses human-animal chimeras with brains composed of human cells, raising questions about their moral status. The author argues that a standard view, which considers human cognitive capacities morally significant, is mistaken and proposes a better framework for thinking about the moral status of part-human beings.
Research using ancient DNA from German farmsteads (2750 BCE to 1300 BCE) identified a complex family structure and kinship-based social hierarchy, with females often marrying nonlocal men. Wealth and status were inherited by offspring, suggesting social status was passed down through generations.
Archaeological analysis of Bronze Age cemeteries in southern Germany reveals that nuclear families lived with foreign women and individuals from lower social classes. The study, published in Science, suggests a complex social structure where wealth was correlated with biological kinship or foreign origin.
A study using wastewater analysis found that individuals with higher socioeconomic status had higher levels of vitamin B, caffeine, and certain pharmaceuticals. Conversely, lower socioeconomic status was associated with increased use of antidepressants, opioids, and antibiotics.
A UTSA professor received a $350K NSF grant to develop survey scales for measuring STEM social capital among students. This research aims to understand the role of social networks and resources in promoting positive student outcomes in STEM.
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media are at higher risk for reporting internalizing behaviors. The study suggests that setting boundaries and improving media literacy may help mitigate these risks.
Researchers at Ohio State University found that sharing career goals with someone perceived as having higher status increases motivation and goal achievement. In contrast, sharing with lower-status individuals has no positive effect. The study suggests that caring about what others think can drive goal commitment and performance.
A recent study by Kessler Foundation researchers linked deficits in social cognition with symptoms of fatigue, depressive symptomatology, and anxiety in individuals with multiple sclerosis. The study highlights the interplay between social cognition, mood, and fatigue in MS patients.
A new JAMA paper encourages doctors to screen for social determinants of health and refer patients to relevant programs. The authors argue that addressing these factors is crucial for optimal patient health and reducing health disparities.
A study by NYU's Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research found that one-third of young adults who use drugs post on social media while high, with nearly half later regretting the behavior. The study highlights the potential social harms associated with substance use, which are often overlooked.
A new study published in PLOS Medicine found that increased social contact at age 60 is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Social engagement may help develop cognitive reserve and reduce the risk of dementia.
A new study has identified a specific forebrain region linked to altered social interactions in an autism model. Restoring activity of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) reversed social traits associated with autism. The research provides clues to the neural circuits underlying social deficits in autism spectrum disorder.
A new study by University of Montreal scientists reveals that social media use and television viewing are associated with increased adolescent depressive symptoms. The study found that teens who spent more time on social media and in front of the TV experienced more severe depression over a four-year period.
Social prescribing can be an effective means of integrating people into work, but cultural and practical barriers must be addressed. Additional funding and expertise are needed to fill a gap in capacity and provide training for social prescribing practitioners to develop the relevant expertise.
A new study found that low social engagement in elderly men and women is associated with greater cognitive decline over three years, particularly among those with high levels of brain amyloid-β. Researchers say social engagement may be an important marker of resilience or vulnerability in older adults at risk of cognitive impairment.
Researchers found that Egyptian fruit bats and mice exhibit synchronized neural activity in social situations, predicting behaviors such as initiating interactions or responding to dominance hierarchies. This discovery sheds light on the neural mechanisms underlying animal social behavior and may provide insights into mental diseases l...
Research reveals social media has a detrimental effect on mental health in Indonesia, exacerbating envy and resentment due to high levels of inequality. The study calls for public health interventions to promote wise social media use and prevent increased mental illness.
A study published in Global Ecology and Conservation highlights the importance of incorporating animal social structure into conservation plans. By analyzing individual animal social interactions before, during, and after human intervention, wildlife managers can increase post-translocation success rates.
Depression and mental health problems are spreading through close social networks, with traditional face-to-face contacts unraveling. Experts advocate for 'social prescribing' to engage patients in positive activities within their networks to combat rising suicide rates.
Additive mortality events from human activities led to weaker social associations, reduced group size, and increased survival probability, ultimately resulting in a significant population decline. The study found that 98 individuals failed to re-associate in stable social groups after the event.
A team of researchers at Medical University of South Carolina developed a natural language processing software that identified socially isolated prostate cancer patients with 90 percent accuracy. This technology can help physicians provide care informed by an awareness of their patients' social determinants of health, including social ...
A large-scale Oxford Internet Institute study of UK teenagers found that social media use had limited effects on life satisfaction, with some bidirectional effects observed. The researchers used improved data and statistical approaches to test the relationship between social media use and life satisfaction, finding modest trends.
A team of Brown University scientists has developed a framework to apply mathematical models of uncertainty to social scenarios, proposing three interrelated methods people use to reduce social uncertainty. The first method, automatic inference, involves predicting another person's behavior based on appearance and social norms, while t...
Researchers identified special brain cells that allow animals to reconstruct their social partner's state of mind and predict their intentions. Dysfunction in these 'simulation neurons' may contribute to social cognition difficulties in conditions like autism and social anxiety.
Male chimpanzees exhibit increased urinary cortisol levels during unstable dominance periods, indicating psychosocial stress despite lower aggression rates.
A recent study found that individuals who prioritize making the best choices in their relationships, known as maximizers, tend to be more satisfied in their marriages. Maximizing men with attractive wives reported higher satisfaction, while maximizing women with high-status husbands experienced less decline in satisfaction over time.
A new national study found that social media had only a small influence on how much people believed falsehoods about candidates and issues in the last two presidential elections. Interestingly, Facebook users were actually more accurate in their beliefs than those who consumed only other social media.
Researchers found that neural synchrony between mothers and infants predicts social learning, while eye contact is associated with increased synchrony. The study sheds light on the human social brain and its importance in learning and development.
Researchers analyzed socioeconomic status over time and found those who improved their economic situation had lower mortality risk than those who didn't. The study suggests that cultural and economic improvements can counterbalance initial negative socio-economic circumstances.