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Explaining happiness

A study by researchers at the National Research University Higher School of Economics found that people tend to attribute their happiness to internal factors such as personality traits and control over their lives. However, when they are unhappy, they often blame external factors outside of their control.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalThe Journal of Positive Psychology·DateNov 8, 2018

The order of response options on online questionnaires impacts respondents' choice

Researchers found that the order of response options on online questionnaires affects respondents' choices, with people without a degree more likely to choose the first option. The study also showed that questionnaire design can impact responses, with grid designs reducing the primacy effect.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalInternational Journal of Social Research Methodology·DateOct 9, 2018

Progressive movement

Strong graduates from more educated and wealthy families are more likely to enroll in a university far from home. Socioeconomic factors, including academic performance and family background, inhibit student migration. Students' expectations, ambitions, and views towards human capital also play a role.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalJournal of Further and Higher Education·DateOct 1, 2018

Mathematicians propose first continuous self-organized criticality model

Researchers present a new continuous model describing self-organized criticality, integrating areas such as economics and developmental biology. The model uses tropical geometry to describe the dynamics of critical systems, providing a universal solution for phenomena like earthquakes and sandpiles.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 12, 2018

Psycholinguists build eye-tracking database on reading in Russian

Researchers have created a comprehensive eye-tracking database for reading in Russian, providing insights into how native speakers process texts. The study sheds light on the characteristics of individual languages and has significant implications for diagnosing and correcting speech disorders, as well as determining language proficiency.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalBehavior Research Methods·DateAug 30, 2018

Scientists teach the neural network to carry out video facial recognition -- using a single photo

Researchers at the Higher School of Economics have developed a new method for recognizing people on video using only one photo, achieving higher recognition accuracy compared to existing methods. The algorithm uses information on how reference photos are related to correct errors in video frame recognition.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalExpert Systems with Applications·DateJul 5, 2018

Infantilism as a norm

According to the study, people are preserving signs of infantilism due to various factors such as delayed self-identity, changing socialization conditions, and traditional roles being devalued. This phenomenon is often accompanied by emotional immaturity, lack of confidence, and a tendency to delay important decisions.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalRussian Education & Society·DateMay 25, 2018

A football coach's overconfidence has a positive impact on the team's result

Researchers found that a football coach's extreme overconfidence has a positive influence on the team's result. The study analyzed the behavior of coaches in the Russian Football Premier League and concluded that high levels of charisma associated with overconfidence can motivate players, leading to better team performance.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalInternational Journal of Sports Science & Coaching·DateMar 27, 2018

Why economic growth does not necessarily contribute to human happiness

A new study reveals that economic growth in developed countries may not improve human happiness, but rather erodes free goods and creates social problems. The Negative Endogenous Growth Model suggests that economic systems can produce wealth from the erosion of free goods, leading to unhappiness and excessive consumption.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalApplied Research in Quality of Life·DateMar 13, 2018

Why the institution of fatherhood is taking so long to change

In working-class Russian families, conservative stereotypes about men's roles as breadwinners and homemakers prevail. Fathers tend to be emotionally distant, rarely involved in childcare. However, some young fathers are trying to break this mold by showing emotional involvement and equal parenting. This change is slow and often met wit...

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalThe Journal of Social Policy Studies·DateFeb 28, 2018

How to get the most out of foreign investment

A study by HSE researchers found that foreign investments can have a positive effect only for companies with specific resource endowments. The presence of foreign property does not affect the performance of companies in general. Instead, dynamic capabilities play a key role in transforming foreign investment into added economic value.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalKnowledge Management Research & Practice·DateFeb 20, 2018

Freedom, not coercion

A recent study found that giving individuals a sense of freedom leads to increased feelings of responsibility. The research, involving Russian and American participants, showed that autonomy is a basic human need and that people are more likely to take responsibility when they have the freedom to choose their actions.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalJournal of Research in Personality·DateFeb 7, 2018

How does living in a big city increase life expectancy?

Residents of Moscow and St Petersburg live significantly longer than those in other regions of Russia due to high quality medical care and higher education levels. The study found a significant difference in life expectancy between city dwellers and rural residents, with average increases of 4.3 years for women and 2.6 years for men.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalEuropean Journal of Population / Revue européenne de Démographie·DateJan 30, 2018