Articles tagged with Society
A 51-country survey reveals that people who feel invincible to COVID-19 are less likely to get vaccinated and believe in the importance of individual actions. The study suggests that messaging emphasizing collective action is crucial in individualistic cultures.
A recent study published in Nature Machine Intelligence challenges the long-held assumption that accuracy and fairness are mutually exclusive in machine learning. Researchers found that optimizing models for accuracy does not necessarily compromise fairness, particularly when adjustments are made to data, labels, and scoring systems.
Detailed analyses of cremated bone fragments from Tomb of Nestor's Cup uncovered at least three humans with varying life stages, alongside animal remains like goats and dogs. The study sheds new light on funeral practices and ancient Greek culture.
Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 women who dated or were married to incarcerated partners, analyzing the impact of courtesy stigma and women's coping strategies. The study found that despite disapproval from loved ones, women chose to remain in their relationships, highlighting benefits such as deeper communicat...
A new study of 51,000 UK adults found that COVID-19 lockdowns had differential impacts on people's income, time use, and subjective well-being based on their gender, ethnicity, and educational level. The study suggests that these inequalities may persist even after lockdown restrictions eased.
Researchers found that Maya rulers altered their cities' structures and alignments to reflect their own desires and authority. Many temples were built on top of existing ones or abandoned altogether, shifting the focus from community ritual to ruler-centric politics.
A new study suggests some people choose to avoid feeling compassion, citing it as mentally taxing. However, when choosing to feel compassion towards close family members, the experience is easier and less challenging.
Research suggests that dieting is a consequence of an unhealthy food environment, rather than the cause of weight loss problems. Experts recommend refocusing concerns on changing the food environment to curb dieting and related issues.
A new study found that the public generally opposes repressive policing of protesters, but certain tactics by protesters increase fear and support for police repression. The goals of protests also impact support for police repression, with racially resentful individuals more supportive of repression.
A study by UC Riverside researchers found that street-based sex workers invest considerable emotional effort into maintaining loyal customers. They use relational work activities such as friendly service, flexible payments, and scheduling to retain clients. This approach helps them avoid potentially violent or abusive clients and provi...
A survey of over 650 astronomers and geophysicists reveals a systemic bullying problem, with disabled and black/minority ethnic individuals facing higher rates of bullying. Women and non-binary individuals are also more likely to experience bullying and harassment in the workplace.
A group of US science leaders have issued a clarion call for evidence-based policy in response to ongoing challenges. The American Institute of Biological Sciences has long advocated for informed decision-making based on the best available evidence, highlighting past successes in addressing issues like acid rain and climate change.
A study by University of Kansas researchers found that individuals with disabilities overwhelmingly believe access to healthcare is a vital human right. However, they also reported feeling marginalized and stigmatized, with many facing barriers to employment and healthcare due to restrictive policies.
A study by Concordia researchers examines the sensory design techniques used in the Montreal Casino's 'Vegas Nights' experience, revealing a complex interplay of sights, sounds, and smells that create a unique atmosphere. The authors argue that this 'sensuous' gambling experience is under-studied and warrants critical analysis.
A new project aims to drive evidence-based propositions for creating an environment where Third Agers (older individuals easing off full-time employment) can contribute to society. The study explores building social capital beyond economics and reimagining traditional family structures to provide support.
Research finds that farming-intensive societies prefer harder work and longer hours, with cultural transmission playing a key role in perpetuating preferences. High labor returns for crops like potatoes contribute to this phenomenon.
Science communicators will share unique approaches to engage the public through popular culture, including NASCAR and Star Wars. They aim to bridge the divide between science and the general public by making physics more relatable and accessible.
Human songs share common patterns despite cultural diversity, with predicted social functions and contexts emerging from musical features. The study provides insights into cognitive universals underlying music creation and enjoyment.
Researchers suggest 'Havana Syndrome' is akin to shell shock, with symptoms paralleling those of war trauma. Studies on embassy patients found no conclusive evidence for exposure to an energy source or toxin.
Provinces in China with tighter cultures exhibit lower rates of radical innovation but higher incremental innovation, urbanization, economic growth, and gender equality. Tighter cultures are also associated with improved health and tolerant attitudes towards others.
A new study by Bocconi University finds that large individual investors' national culture plays a crucial role in determining the stock return of innovation. The researchers identified six dimensions of Hofstede's framework that contribute to innovativeness, with high individualism and low masculinity being key factors. Understanding t...
A new linguistic study by the University of Bath found that countries where personal pronouns can be omitted have lower secondary school enrolment rates, especially among women. The research analyzed data from over 114,000 individuals in 75 countries and found a significant effect on educational attainment.
New research found that accessing high-status social contacts can have a negative impact on health, particularly in societies with high economic inequality. In the US and China, being connected to higher-status individuals led to more health disruptions, unlike in Taiwan where low inequality led to healthier outcomes.
A new study by the University of Exeter suggests that acculturation rates are strong enough to maintain cultural traditions in the face of migration, preserving differences between societies. The research found that even low levels of conformist acculturation can help preserve distinct cultural variations.
Research found that the intensity of shame people feel when imagining various actions accurately predicts the degree to which those actions would lead others to devalue them. This universal human quality helps individuals balance personal costs and benefits with social costs and benefits.
Kenneth Ferraro and Frank Infurna received the award for their innovative publications on aging and life course development. The research highlights the complexity of resilience in the face of spousal bereavement, challenging previous assumptions.
Recent study analyzes chemical makeup of tools used to create giant statues, suggesting a sophisticated society where people shared information and collaborated. The results contradict the popular narrative that Easter Island's inhabitants ran out of resources and warred themselves into extinction.
Most American preppers are influenced by mass media and government fears, preparing for short to medium-term disasters and believing society will recover afterwards. The culture of fear in the US since 9/11 and official recommendations from FEMA have contributed to this response.
According to a report from UC3M and CODERE, three out of four Spanish residents buy the Lotería de Navidad, with social pressure and custom driving purchases. The lottery's social impact is equivalent to Spain's general election participation, with annual sales reaching €2.4-3B.
Researchers Dean Falk and Charles Hildebolt question the idea that larger populations are less prone to violence. Contrary to Steven Pinker's theory, they found that war deaths scale similarly with population sizes across all levels of human society.
A new article investigates how Brexit may give rise to distinct Euro-English varieties tailored to continental European cultures and needs. Dr. Marko Mondiano suggests the UK's exit could mark a new era for the English language.
A new study suggests that individuals with high levels of creative ambition and achievement are more resilient to death concerns. Those with a record of creative achievement, coupled with high levels of creative ambition, made fewer death associations in their thought processes compared to those in the control condition.
The article discusses the intricacies of culture and identity for Tibetan Muslim refugees in India, highlighting their struggles to hold onto their identities amidst complex circumstances. Despite being granted citizenship in India, they faced economic and social challenges, further isolating their community.
A mathematical model developed at TU Wien found that the Mayans' irrigation technology may have contributed to their collapse. The study suggests that while water reservoirs can provide relief during droughts, they may also make populations more vulnerable during prolonged dry spells.
Susanne Wurm, a professor of psychogerontology, has received the 2016 Baltes Foundation Award for her outstanding work on healthy aging. Her research focuses on the impact of individual views on aging and their role in shaping health outcomes.
Researchers found that social media campaigns can attract attention worldwide but do not necessarily lead to significant fundraising or action. The study suggests that the visibility of social media messages is often not matched by a corresponding increase in donations.
The €1,000,000 ASCENT project aims to improve research capacity and develop ways to make societies more resilient to disasters in vulnerable Southeast Asian countries. The three-year project will focus on preventing disasters and procedures for recovering from them.
Researchers found that people worldwide, including nomadic hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, group colors into categories similar to those used by other cultures. This study suggests a combination of nature and nurture influences color naming, revealing cultural universals despite dramatic diversity within each culture.
Researchers analyzed public reaction to Sherman's remarks, finding that professional media defended him while most Twitter commenters denounced his comments using negative racial connotations. The study highlights the need for awareness of stereotypes to prevent harmful responses.
A new study finds that veterans tend to settle in neighborhoods with greater diversity than their civilian counterparts, suggesting a long-term impact on how people choose their neighborhoods. The research controlled for various factors and found that military service may contribute to more racially integrated communities.
A study by biologists and public health experts finds that nature exposure is linked to improved human health, but the optimal dose of nature is unclear. The researchers propose a new approach to studying nature exposure through dose-response modeling, which could help develop recommendations for enhancing human health in urban areas.
Archeologists discover that mobile and sedentary Maya groups co-existed and collaborated on construction projects, participating in public ceremonies. This finding challenges the idea that sedentary and mobile communities were separate.
A new study reveals that actresses face career decline if they work with less connected, homogeneous groups featuring mostly men, highlighting the need for diverse networks outside their circle
A Concordia University study found that individuals from collectivist societies generate fewer ideas but with higher quality, while those from individualistic countries produce more ideas but with lower quality. The study suggests that understanding cultural differences is crucial for maximizing productivity in international teams.
A new model called empathic partnership aims to create safe and effective partnerships between primary care practitioners and their patients. The framework encourages caregivers to adopt six key elements: reflection, environment, language, knowledge, partnership, and empathy.
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has published its first comprehensive set of evidence-based recommendations for the care of midlife women. The guide covers over 50 key topics, including vasomotor symptoms and osteoporosis, providing practical advice for clinicians and patients.
The new term GSM describes the complex genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms women experience after menopause. By standardizing a physical examination tool, healthcare providers can diagnose and treat these conditions more accurately and effectively.
A new University of Akron study reveals that increased workloads and less satisfying job duties during the Great Recession had little direct effect on the health of workers who survived job cuts. Instead, these workers were already accustomed to coping with stressful environments.
A new study published in Armed Forces & Society found that female enlistees and veterans are less likely to drink than their civilian counterparts. The research suggests that the threat of sexual harassment and assault may contribute to this difference, with women potentially abstaining from alcohol to justify their military service.
A new study suggests that how one compares weight-wise with others in their community impacts life satisfaction. In areas with high obesity rates, being 'normal weight' has little benefit, while the difference between obese and non-obese individuals' life satisfaction is smaller.
A new study in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine found that NHS staff's willingness to recommend their organization is influenced by concerns about reliability, clinical care, and management. Staff highlighted structural issues like under-staffing, poorly designed systems, and lack of resources as major concerns.
A computer system called SIMULFIS was developed to simulate the behavior of tax evaders, incorporating conditions such as fairness and social influence. The study found that improving tax inspections is a more effective measure against tax evasion than increasing fines.
Larry Smarr, a physicist at the University of California, San Diego, has been awarded the first 2014 Golden Goose Award for his work on black hole collisions that led to a US supercomputing revolution. His team's creation of NCSA Mosaic, a precursor to web browsers, enabled modern graphical Web browsing.
Research by Cardiff University's Dr Surhan Cam found that women with degrees were around 40% - 50% more likely to be under-employed than those with no qualifications. Qualified men were also equally at risk of under-employment as unqualified ones.
Employers view visible tattoos as a stigma, perceiving them as making employees look dirty or unsavory. However, certain innocuous symbols like flowers or butterflies are seen as acceptable. The stigma surrounding tattoos is expected to decrease over time as younger generations increasingly get tattoos.
Researchers Thuc-Doan T. Nguyen and Russell W. Belk found that Vietnamese consumers achieve harmony by considering the needs of others while also prioritizing their own interests. Through a series of interviews, they discovered that Asian values such as long-term mutuality and family loyalty promote social harmony in wedding planning.
Dr. Krause has made significant contributions to the field of gerontology through his research on stress and coping mechanisms, particularly in relation to spirituality and health. He will receive the GSA's 2013 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award at the upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting.
A University of Toronto study analyzed 1,000 characters in prime-time TV food and dining ads and found that Whites were disproportionately represented and associated with healthier foods. Blacks and East and Southeast Asians were underrepresented and negatively stereotyped in contrast.
A recent study by Brown University found that Asian Americans' neighborhoods tend to be highly segregated and affluent, unlike other minority groups. Despite this, there is little incentive for Asians to assimilate into white neighborhoods due to their own socioeconomic advantages.
Researchers found a significant association between hypertensive diseases during pregnancy and vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats, in middle-aged women. The study of 853 women in the Netherlands suggests a potential biological link between these conditions and cardiovascular disease risk.