Articles tagged with Social Development
The Aboriginal Legal Service is developing a user-friendly digital platform to improve its Custody Notification Service. The project aims to optimize data collation and make information more accessible for wider insights and understanding. This enhancement will strengthen the organization's advocacy, policy, and law reform work.
The study found that sports mega-events can drive urban regeneration, but most sustainable practices are imitative and lack long-term impact. Russian post-Soviet cities face unique challenges in adapting to changes.
A new study in the Journal of Marketing identifies cultural variable power distance belief as a determinant of consumers' price sensitivity. Consumers high in power distance belief are less price-sensitive and more likely to seize current offers, reducing their likelihood of searching for better-priced options.
A recent study found that Muslim teammates improved Christian players' behavior towards their peers in an Iraqi soccer league, but this effect did not generalize to other social contexts. The research highlights the value of intergroup interventions for achieving post-war peace, but also reveals limitations in building lasting social c...
A new study published in PNAS explores the impact of poverty alleviation efforts on environmental targets, finding that successful programs can increase food production and reduce poverty but may also lead to trade-offs with environmental protection. The research highlights the importance of considering social and environmental outcome...
The City, University of London report emphasizes the need for social responsibility in STEM curricula and education. It proposes a range of calls to action to promote socially responsible STEM professionals, including establishing national policy centers, setting data ethics standards, and assigning leaders to drive the agenda.
A new measure of social determinants of health has been developed and validated to predict cardiovascular disease mortality at the county level. The tool uses a multivariable risk score based on seven social determinants, showing better predictive performance than common single-measure area-level indexes.
A majority of US men (9/10) support healthcare providers inquiring about intimate partner violence, with those who experienced violence more likely to agree. In contrast, LGBT-friendly primary care practices have been shown to increase STD and HIV screening rates among vulnerable populations.
Research by Sheldon Cohen suggests that interpersonal stressors during self-isolation can increase vulnerability to upper respiratory viruses and potentially COVID-19. Social integration and support offer a protective shield against respiratory infection and illness.
A new study found that mothers who receive help from their congregation have higher fertility rates and better child cognitive development. The research suggests that religion supports cooperative breeding strategies, allowing women to have more children without sacrificing their children's success.
Fugaku achieved a LINPACK score of 415.53 petaflops, surpassing its nearest competitor Summit in the US, and ranked first on HPCG and Graph 500. The supercomputer will address high-priority social and scientific issues through various applications.
The COVID-19 pandemic is jeopardizing access to outdoor environmental and science education for millions of K-12 students, with potentially catastrophic consequences. The loss of these programs will disproportionately affect historically marginalized groups, exacerbating existing disparities in education.
A Delphi procedure was used to develop a scale for measuring social interdependence in collaborative learning, incorporating international stakeholders' opinions. The study aims to improve active learning practices in medical education by fostering mutual reciprocal interdependence.
Researchers mapped developmental milestones in wild chimpanzees, finding gross motor skills emerge at 4 months, while fine motor skills appear at 15 months. The study suggests that extended development is necessary for acquiring adult skills, similar to humans.
Online romance scams have spread in Western societies, preying on women and middle-aged individuals with higher anxiety levels. Victims often experience double trauma from financial loss and emotional attachment, leading to shame upon discovery.
The study found that the expansion of the US postal network from 1800 to 1890 positively associated with social and nonprofit organizations, while negatively associated with arrests and mortality. Local newspapers also emerged during this period, explaining the continued effect of state investment on social capital.
A new study examines the association between infant screen viewing and social activities with the development of autism-like symptoms. The research found that children who spent more time on screens had higher rates of social isolation and were at a greater risk of developing autism-like symptoms.
A study in Colombia and Spain found that territorial short food supply chains foster governance processes that prioritize social narratives, reflexive governance, and network governance. These mechanisms enable stakeholders to participate in decision-making and collective action, leading to more sustainable and democratic food systems.
Project Nurture, a novel treatment and social services program, has been shown to reduce child maltreatment and foster care placement by more than 8 percentage points. The program also increases prenatal visits and hospital length-of-stay for new mothers with opioid use disorder.
A new guideline aims to address Indigenous homelessness through four broad protocols: situating oneself, visiting, hospitality, and treating others with respect. The guidelines emphasize the importance of inter-relationality and community-based approaches to support Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness.
Research from Lancaster University found military wives and partners struggle to find employment and enjoy social lives due to frequent relocation. Support communities play a crucial role in helping them cope with the challenges, but these groups can be vulnerable to disintegration when members relocate.
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...
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.
The MEMEX project aims to develop new technologies that encourage the visibility of vulnerable social groups, using smartphones. By telling their stories, communities can gain visibility and connect with their territory, discovering historical and artistic insights.
A new study found that only 40% of psychological assessment tools used in courts are favorably rated by experts. Lawyers rarely challenge these conclusions, and when they do, only one-third succeed. The study examined over 360 tools and 372 legal cases across the US.
Researchers examine social interaction in autism, finding that successful interactions revolve around partner compatibility and not just individual skill sets. Autistic adults prefer interacting with other autistic peers, disclosing more about themselves and feeling closer to their partners compared to typically developing individuals.
A University of Washington study found that rural kids carrying handguns is 'not uncommon', starting as early as the sixth grade. The practice is associated with pro-handgun attitudes and having friends who carry handguns.
A recent meta-analysis found that psychosocial factors in the workplace, such as workload and job control, contribute significantly to chronic low back pain. Employees with more autonomy in scheduling their work experienced lower rates of CLBP.
Researchers found that young children who exhibit less fear and desire for social connection are at risk of developing callous-unemotional traits, which can lead to antisocial behavior. These traits are characterized by a lack of empathy and sensitivity to others' emotions.
The study found Samoan villagers have developed a pragmatic and positive approach to impending climate changes, diversifying food and water sources, being geographically mobile, and strengthening social networks.
A study by Kristina Scott found that a structured group work protocol increased social interactions among four children with ASD, aged 10-11, who had been excluded from peer groups. The protocol helped them maintain meaningful conversations with peers, although three of the subjects returned to baseline after the experiment.
A Scottish government-funded social prescribing initiative failed to improve patients' health-related quality of life. In a subgroup analysis, those who visited the practitioner three or more times showed improved quality of life, but many non-users did not fully utilize the program.
Research led by NC State University found that early life exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles. The study, published in Neurotoxicology and Teratology, highlights the potential risks of chemical flame retardants on neurological development and social behavior.
A widely used healthcare algorithm was found to show significant racial bias in predicting health risks of black patients. The algorithm underestimates the health needs of black patients and overestimates their health, leading to reduced care allocation.
Research suggests that children from economically deprived areas are three times more likely to have speech, language and communication concerns than their more affluent peers. This study highlights the need for policies addressing social factors that impact language development.
A meta-analysis of over two decades of research found a robust reciprocal link between positive relationships and self-esteem across the lifespan. The study analyzed 52 studies involving over 47,000 participants and found that both positive relationships and high self-esteem shape each other's development.
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 study in PLOS ONE found that the Edomite Kingdom experienced a rapid technological advancement in the late 10th century BCE, contrary to gradualistic models of slow change. The analysis revealed a long period of gradual development followed by a 'leap' to more efficient technology.
Cody Friesen, associate professor at ASU, wins the Lemelson-MIT Prize for his invention of SOURCE Hydropanels, a technology that generates clean drinking water from sunlight and air. The prize money will support a project in Colombia to provide SOURCE Hydropanels to communities in need.
A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that playing mahjong can reduce rates of depression among middle-aged and older adults in China. The study found that urban residents who played mahjong were less likely to feel depressed, while rural Chinese overall tended to report poor mental health.
New research suggests that societal complexity is linked to personality traits, with more complex societies exhibiting greater diversity of personality types. This is explained by the presence of multiple socioecological niches, which shape individual behavior and contribute to success or reinforcement within a given environment.
Research published in eNeuro found that female mice isolated during adolescence showed atypical brain development and habitual behavior in adulthood. Social isolation was linked to dendritic spine excess and impairment of goal-dependent decision making, highlighting the importance of social experience during adolescence.
Research from the University of Georgia found that adolescents who were not in romantic relationships during middle and high school had good social skills and low depression. Non-dating teens fared equally well or even better than their peers who dated, according to a new study.
A new study found that male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement are predictors of internet gaming disorder (IGD). The research highlights the importance of understanding the social context of clients' situations in developing prevention and treatment strategies for IGD.
A new study suggests that chance and opinion cascades, rather than deeply rooted ideological differences, drive political polarization. The researchers found that early movers can trigger a cascade in which later partisans pile on to their party's position, leading to large political differences.
Researchers suggest that AI engineers should adopt a broader approach, including qualitative methods, to better understand how AI harms emerge and to avoid documented pitfalls. By integrating social sciences in AI development, they aim to create more democratic and socially just technologies.
Researchers from SUTD examine Parrondo's paradox across biology, finding connections between disparate studies that suggest a unified fundamental characteristic of life. The study reveals nested recurrent mechanics spanning the entire biological gamut.
The hospital developed an electronic health record-based model, THRIVE, which facilitates automatic referral information for resources when patients identify unmet social needs. This innovative systematic model helps clinicians better address social determinants of health to improve overall patient health.
Estimates suggest health care accounts for between 5% and 15% of the variation in premature death, while behavioral and social factors account for a much higher percentage. Health experts advocate for a diversified portfolio of national investments to generate a higher health yield.
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy is part of a NYC consortium aiming to reduce opioid overdose mortality by 40% in 16 communities. The project focuses on whole-community approaches, including enhancing community engagement and increasing access to prevention and treatment.
A new longitudinal study found that playing video games did not affect boys' social development, but girls who played more frequently at age 10 had weaker social skills two years later. The study suggests that gaming may be a way for socially struggling youth to cope with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
A University at Buffalo researcher and his team tested the impact of response options on the reliability of psychological measures, finding that six options appears to be the magic number for optimal accuracy. They argue that too few or too many options can lead to inaccurate results due to human cognitive limitations.
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...
A new service in the UK uses wearable technology to monitor Parkinson's symptoms, enabling patients and specialists to identify and implement changes to therapy remotely. The project aims to reduce healthcare burden and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.
A new study examines the link between birth complications and social anxiety symptoms in children, finding that perinatal issues can increase behavioral inhibition and anxiety levels. The research suggests that childhood temperament may be a developmental pathway for this relationship.
In a new study, researchers found that female spotted hyenas who form strong coalitions with other females can overthrow their superiors and improve their fitness. The study revealed that these alliances play a crucial role in maintaining stable social hierarchies and improving the overall rank of coalition members.
Researchers found that visual behavior follows evolutionary trends in complex societies and is influenced by cultural factors. The study uses eye-tracking to analyze the response of individuals to prehistoric ceramics, suggesting a close interaction between culture and brain plasticity.
A grassroots organisation called 'Playing Out' has been working to change this by allowing children across the UK to take back their streets. Research shows that Playing Out has raised kids' physical activity levels, brought neighbourhoods together, and reduced social isolation.
Researchers analyzed data from third-graders to find that religion positively correlates with social psychological development but negatively affects academic performance in math and science. The study suggests that religion is a mixed blessing for children's development.
A study by the University of Washington's Social Development Research Group examines parents' attitudes and challenges around marijuana use, highlighting the need for guidance and education. Parents want to learn how to talk to their kids about marijuana risks and effects, and seek information from trustworthy sources.