Articles tagged with Gender Studies
Researchers at the University of Montreal found that women are better than men at distinguishing between emotions, particularly fear and disgust. Women processed facial and multisensory expressions faster than men.
A new study by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology found that adolescents' perception of family functioning is no longer decisive. Family structure is no longer a determining factor in an adolescent's perception of proper family function.
A study found that workers acknowledge gender discrimination is possible but often downplay its occurrence due to 'gender fatigue,' preventing productive discussion on inequalities between men and women. The researchers suggest exploring strategies to address this issue.
A recent Florida study found that black and Hispanic students are less likely to enroll in advanced courses due to lower scores on eighth-grade exams, but gaps exist between poor and non-poor students. The findings suggest investments before high school age can close these disparities.
Research reveals women with atrial fibrillation are more likely to experience symptomatic attacks, have higher heart rates, and increased risk of stroke due to pooling of blood in the atria. A new gender-specific approach to therapy is recommended to prevent strokes and improve quality of life.
The study divides Arab countries into three categories and compares their population-weighted averages in health, educational attainment, and income with those of non-Arab nations. While Arab countries have made significant progress in areas such as life expectancy and education, they lag behind in democracy and women's labor-force par...
Researchers found that athletes with previous injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tend to have smaller ACLs than those without injuries. The study suggests that a smaller ACL may be more susceptible to injury due to various factors such as activity level, neuromuscular coordination, and muscle strength.
A University of Pittsburgh study found that women, blacks, and Medicare recipients are less likely to be evaluated for liver transplantation. The research followed 144,507 patients hospitalized with liver-related conditions, revealing disparities in the evaluation process.
Research finds that higher levels of testosterone in women are associated with a greater appetite for risk, leading to more risk-prone career choices. In contrast, men with similar testosterone levels exhibit lower risk aversion.
Researchers found that women and men use hesitant language when discussing topics that don't align with their gender, but also exhibit similar patterns of tentativeness in neutral topics. This challenges the notion of innate gender differences in communication style.
A University of Michigan study analyzed 23-year patterns in weight-related activities among 17,314 young adults, revealing consistent disparities in health behaviors by gender, race, and socioeconomic status. The study found that young women exercised less than men, while black and Hispanic women had lower fruit and vegetable consumption.
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that white men receive significantly more job leads than women and racial minorities, particularly among upper management positions. The disparity is attributed to social capital, a measure of connections to people in various fields of employment.
A University of Cincinnati study reveals women report more sleep disruption than men, attributing it to the unequal distribution of family care responsibilities. The research found that women's lives are more likely to be fragmented by work and family demands, resulting in increased sleep disturbance.
Researchers found that quality after-school programs are essential for children's physical activity, but many lack adequate nutrition and physical activity. The HOP'N After-School Project improved physical activity levels by modifying existing activities to include more moderate-to-vigorous exercise.
A long-term study found that increased exercise in middle-aged adults led to decreased triglycerides and increased HDL cholesterol levels, with stronger effects in women. African-American women experienced the greatest benefits, especially post-menopause, while racial differences may be attributed to genetic variations.
A comprehensive survey of video game characters reveals that the industry does not better represent American society than television. Latino characters are virtually absent, with only non-playable background characters being represented. Women, Native Americans, children, and the elderly also lack representation. Meanwhile, males, whit...
A study published in Neurology found that nearly 30% of people with benign MS significantly worsened over five years. Cognitive tests and brain scans revealed that men with more brain lesions were nearly three times more likely to experience MS signs compared to women.
New research reveals a significant link between same-gender parent relationships and childhood obesity. Girls with obese mothers are more likely to struggle with weight problems in childhood, while similar patterns exist between obese fathers and sons.
The study found that levels of IL-6 and hs-CRP varied with sleep duration in women but not men. Shorter sleep was linked to increased inflammation levels, while longer sleep was associated with poorer health outcomes.
A large study found that stroke survivors experience a decline in functional ability over five years, with those having Medicaid or no private insurance showing the greatest decline. Factors such as age, diabetes, and severe stroke severity also contribute to this decline.
A recent study finds that nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults in the US, while the proportion of addicted smokers has increased across generations. Younger women living in poverty are disproportionately affected, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use.
A new study reveals that 70% of participants harbor implicit stereotypes associating science with males, leading to boys performing better in eighth-grade science and math. The study highlights the powerful effect of these unconscious biases on gender equity in science engagement and performance.
A large analysis found Caucasians are nine times more likely to be diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma than African Americans. Additionally, men are more likely to die from the disease than women among Caucasians. The study highlights racial and gender differences in incidence and survival rates.
A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that women are under-represented in clinical cancer research, with only 37% of studies including adequate numbers of female participants. The study analyzed 661 prospective clinical studies with over 1 million total participants and found that st...
Researchers found that single women spend more time evaluating photos of men than those with partners. The study suggests that women's reproductive strategies may influence their interest in potential partners.
New research finds that women are not more choosy than men when it comes to selecting a romantic partner. In fact, the study suggests that physical actions like approaching a potential date can increase desire and interest in that person. The researchers believe that confidence plays a role in this effect.
Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison report that culture, not biology, underpins the math gender gap. Girls are now performing on par with boys in standardized mathematics tests and taking calculus at the same rate. The study challenges the validity of the greater male variability hypothesis, suggesting that providing femal...
A study by Indiana University neuroscientist Heather Rupp found that women without sexual partners spent more time evaluating male photos, indicating a greater interest. The researchers suggest this may be due to women's relatively committed romantic relationships suppressing their attention to alternative partners.
A Canadian study found that frequent alcohol consumption increases the risk of binge drinking among all genders and age groups. Regular drinkers need more than their usual drink to experience the festive feeling and may drink beyond healthy limits sporadically or weekly.
A new study suggests that women may be more vulnerable to the harmful effects of smoking due to smaller airways and gender differences in metabolism. The research analyzed data from a Norwegian case-control study, including 954 subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 955 controls.
Women suffer up to two and a half times more disabilities than men in their senior years, largely due to higher rates of obesity and arthritis. The study found that these chronic health conditions explain up to 48 percent of the gender gap in disability.
A new study reveals that most young people consider civic activity obligatory, but their judgments vary by factors like gender and involvement levels. Teen boys prioritize politics over community service, while girls emphasize community service as more important.
A study found that young children think about gender in a way similar to how they think about species differences. They tend to believe that certain behaviors are innate and not influenced by environment. As children grow older, they begin to understand the role of environment in shaping gender-related behaviors.
A new study published in the British Journal of Psychology found that consuming alcohol did not affect how men judged the age of women. In fact, researchers found that young females are typically viewed as being older than they actually are. However, make-up and alcohol consumption did have an impact on attractiveness ratings, with you...
A study by Cedric Herring found that companies with a diverse workforce reported significantly higher sales revenue, customer numbers, and profitability. The research analyzed data from the National Organizations Survey and found that racial diversity was a key predictor of business outcomes.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a gene linked to lupus, IRAK1, located on the X chromosome. This discovery may help explain why females are 10 times more susceptible to the disease than males.
A new study published in the Journal of Human Evolution shows that human running efficiency changes with speed and has an optimal pace for covering distance with least effort. The most efficient running speed averaged around 8.3 miles per hour for males and 6.5 miles per hour for females.
A new study by Michigan State University researchers suggests that prenatal exposure to DDT may play a role in the obesity epidemic among some women. Women who consumed high levels of fish and PCBs during pregnancy were found to have a higher risk of obesity.
A University of Missouri researcher found that perceived educational barriers predict Mexican-American students' educational aspirations more than other factors. The study identified strategies for school counselors and professionals to help students overcome these barriers and achieve their goals.
Research reveals women are 30 percent less likely to experience a stroke within 30 days of a mini-stroke, with significant reductions in cardiac events and mortality rates over the course of one year.
A recent Michigan State University study found that women are 30 percent less likely to receive a critical clot-busting drug after a stroke. Women also experience longer emergency room delays and poorer quality of care compared to men, despite being more than 60% of all stroke deaths.
Researchers found that males maintain larger social networks with other males compared to women and have longer-lasting friendships with members of the same-sex. Males rated their roommates as more satisfactory and less bothersome than females did.
A new American Heart Association journal issue highlights unique risk factors among women and gender disparities in stroke care. Researchers found that women were less likely to receive perfect care, had a lower discharge rate, and received less aggressive treatment than men.
Research by K-State professor Thomas Wright shows that happy employees perform better, exhibit higher job satisfaction, and receive better pay. The benefits of psychological well-being can lead to a competitive advantage, with studies indicating significant correlations between well-being and job performance.
Research suggests that people with bipolar disorder are at a higher risk of premature death from medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. The study found that the risk is similar for men and women, with endocrine problems also contributing to the increased mortality rate.
A new study at Brigham Young University found that young adults' video game use is associated with poorer relationships with peers and parents. The study, which analyzed data from 813 college students, suggests that excessive gaming may lead to decreased social interaction and relationship quality.
A recent study found that female patients are less frequently treated with evidence-based treatments for heart failure, including ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. However, the gender of the physician plays a significant role in adherence to treatment recommendations, with male physicians prescribing more complete treatment for female ...
Younger women have equivalent access to kidney transplants as their male counterparts. However, older women receive transplants significantly less frequently than older men. The study found that for every age group analyzed, women had a similar or slightly higher survival benefit from transplantation compared to men.
A new Brandeis University study reports that academic medicine faces a toxic culture leading to faculty burnout and disconnection, affecting patient care and professional relationships. The study identifies serious problems with relational culture, competitive individualism, and deprecation among medical faculty members.
Research suggests that narrative storytelling in entertainment programs can lead to increased persuasion through emotional connection and character identification. This framework helps overcome resistance by allowing viewers to process messages in a less threatening way.
A recent study found women with STEMI have an adjusted mortality rate almost twice as high as men, due to lower reperfusion therapy. Women are also treated less intensively in the acute phase.
A new study found that marketing messages in people's native languages are more effective at evoking emotions than those in foreign languages. The researchers believe this effect is due to personal memories and language context, which are more accessible when the message is written in the consumer's native tongue.
Employees with high levels of job autonomy are more likely to blur the lines between work and family life, according to new research. The study found that having greater control over schedules is associated with more frequent work-family role blurring, particularly among men.
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that long-term use of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) doubles the risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes. The study, which analyzed data from 10 previously completed trials, showed a consistent decline in bone mineral density in women exposed to TZD therapy.
A recent study published by the American Society for Radiation Oncology found that males diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer have a higher mortality rate than females. The research also revealed that gender is a significant prognostic factor in lung cancer patients' overall survival rates.
Research at Ohio State University found women sexually harassed most often in work groups with a nearly equal mix of males and females. Women in these situations were more likely to experience taunting, patronizing, and predatory behaviors.
A new study from Indiana University's Kinsey Institute explores the link between hormone levels and brain responses to masculinized versus feminized male faces. The research found that neural activation in response to face stimuli is sensitive to facial masculinization, with differences appearing strongest during the follicular phase c...
A retrospective study found that gender matching in heart transplantation leads to improved short- and long-term survival rates. Male recipients receiving hearts from male donors had a 61% cumulative chance for survival, while female recipients of female donor hearts had a 25% drop in 30-day death rate.
The study found that heart failure hospitalization rates have increased dramatically among seniors in the US, with a 131% rise from 1980 to 2006. This trend is particularly concerning for women, who experienced a higher annual percentage increase rate than men.
A new study found that family dynamics mediate the relationship between gender and mental health issues for African-American court-involved youth. Both girls and boys showed similar levels of externalizing and internalizing behavior once family dysfunction was taken into account.