Articles tagged with Social Class
A large cohort study found that individuals with low birthweight had higher systolic blood pressure at 36 years of age, which was sustained by age 53. People from manual social classes also showed increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure over time. The findings highlight the importance of weight control throughout life to preven...
Researchers found no evidence that homicide detectives spend less time on cases involving African-American victims. The study, published in the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, examined 802 murders in Columbus, Ohio between 1984-1992.
A large sample of volunteers found changes in personality traits throughout middle adulthood, including increased conscientiousness and agreeableness, and decreased neuroticism. These findings suggest increasing maturity and adaptation with age, challenging the view that personality traits stop changing by early adulthood.
A study by the Economic & Social Research Council found that older men prefer to avoid groups geared towards older women, fearing they will be seen as giving up. Efforts must be made to make day centres more attractive to this demographic to address their unique needs.
A new study published in Ambulatory Pediatrics found a strong correlation between social class and childhood health, with lower-income children experiencing greater symptoms of physical and mental illness. In contrast, higher-income children exhibited better risk-avoidance behaviors.
Research shows working-class children tend to opt for schools based on family background and local community, whereas middle-class families use tactics like home tutoring and strategic applications to secure better schools. The study highlights the emotional costs of current educational policy initiatives, revealing that high aspiratio...
Research by Dr Tim Butler reveals that gentrification in London has become a permanent phenomenon, driven by the growing divide within the middle class. Middle-class families are choosing areas based on lifestyle and convenience, rather than social status.
A study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that adult obesity is predicted by family social class and weight history. The research examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and social class across four generations. Early age at menarche was also linked to later obesity, while BMI at age 14 was a str...
This special issue of the American Sociological Review explores broad social trends over the past century, discussing topics such as modernization, globalization, industrialization, and secularization. The article also delves into the sociology of the Black working class and the impact of Western society on religion.
A recent study found that U.S. math students in smaller classes (6-18 students) outperform those in larger classes, but the effect size is marginal and unclear. This contradicts findings in other countries where class size has no impact on math scores.