Articles tagged with Sons
A new book argues that adult children are cutting ties with their families of origin in favor of creating a chosen family environment. Research by Ohio State University professor Rin Reczek found that adult children who go 'no contact' with one or both parents elect estrangement as a last resort. The data shows that estrangement is dri...
A psychologist warns of the profound psychological implications of gifting or taking a DNA test, including identity disruption, acceptance challenges, and data security worries. The decision requires careful consideration to ensure recipients can cope with unexpected outcomes.
A new Cochrane review found that immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers significantly improves exclusive breastfeeding rates, optimal body temperature, breathing, and heart rate. The review suggests that skin-to-skin contact should be the global standard of care for all babies after birth.
New research from Brigham Young University found that parents tend to show favoritism towards younger siblings, daughters, and more agreeable children. This bias can influence sibling relationships and individual well-being. By recognizing these patterns, parents can foster stronger family bonds and make adjustments to benefit everyone.
A new study published in PLOS One found that most people view humor as an effective parenting tool, leading to improved relationships between parents and children. The research team surveyed 312 people aged 18-45 and discovered a correlation between a parent's use of humor and the quality of their relationship with their children.
Researchers identified three key factors influencing fathers' assessments: completion of life milestones, cognitive-social emotional maturity, and preparedness to have sex safely. This study offers practical suggestions for engaging fathers in primary care to promote adolescent male correct and consistent condom use.
Researchers discovered that humans can differentiate between primate vocalizations based on acoustic similarity to human speech. The study suggests that the human brain processes primate calls more efficiently when they are closer in frequency to human language, not just phylogenetically close.
Research reveals Chinese families' strong son preference can lead to daughters' emotional and financial exploitation, causing severe mental health consequences. Daughters are socialized from birth to prioritize their family's needs over their own, resulting in feelings of debt and low self-esteem.
New research shows that post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons from fights with other whales, reducing the incidence of socially inflicted injuries. This unique behavior suggests that females prioritize helping their male offspring, who have more genetic potential for passing on their mother's genes.
Sons of women with PCOS are two times more likely to develop obesity and have high levels of male hormones, leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. A mouse study confirms these findings, showing fat tissue and metabolism problems in the offspring despite a healthy diet.
A landmark study by University of Cambridge researchers found no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships between children born through assisted reproduction and those born naturally. However, mothers who disclosed their child's origins early on reported more positive relationships and lower anxiety and ...
A new study reveals that northern and southern resident orcas differ in their hunting behaviors, with males catching more salmon per hour than females. Southern resident males outperform females by 152%, highlighting a distinct pattern of foraging that may contribute to the population decline.
A new study reveals that parents play a crucial role in supporting their adult children through employment transitions, particularly when pursuing education. However, this support is often conditional on social norms and can reinforce existing inequalities.
A new study found that killer whale mothers pay a high price for raising their sons, with each living son cutting their annual breeding likelihood in half. This lifelong burden on mothers has significant implications for the future viability of the southern resident killer whale population, which is critically endangered.
A new study reveals that killer whale mothers sacrifice their own reproductive success to care for their adult sons, with a cost of over 50% reduction in new calf births. This life history strategy offers evolutionary benefits to females when their sons reproduce successfully.
A new national study found that adult children are over four times more likely to be estranged from their fathers than mothers. The study, conducted by Ohio State University researchers, tracked child estrangement in over 8,000 mother-child and father-child relationships. Results showed that factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, and ...
A new poll finds that more than half of people over 50 have helped at least one person over 65 with various tasks, including health care needs, home repairs, and finances. The experience can be rewarding but also challenging, especially for those helping individuals with complex needs.
A new study analyzing baby names from municipality newsletters found rising trends of individualism in Japan, with unique names increasing from the 1980s to 2018. The research suggests a cultural shift towards greater uniqueness and independence.
A study found that resiliency and family support play a crucial role in helping Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema. Adaptations such as modifying work tasks and seeking support from family members enable survivors to maintain their quality of life.
A new study explores how active parent participation can improve neonatal health and reduce parental stress. The study found that cultural attitudes, collaboration between medical staff and parents, and availability of equipment are key factors in enabling parent-infant closeness.
Research finds that pre-teen children in Singapore associate brilliance with men more than women, with the stereotype strengthening as they grow older. This bias can lead girls to doubt their abilities, limiting their interests and career aspirations.
A study by Myriam Mariani and colleagues finds that having an inventor parent multiplies a girl's chances of becoming an inventor by 13, but this advantage disappears if the second child is a boy. This perpetuates gender inequality in STEM fields.
A new study in Nepal reveals that the desire for a son can lead to shorter breastfeeding durations for girls, resulting in a greater risk of infant mortality. The research found that girls with only older sisters had the shortest breastfeeding duration.
A secondary analysis found a bi-directional relationship between mother's mental health symptoms and child's mental health symptoms, with parental stress as the mediating factor. The study suggests that lowering parental stress is vital for families where mothers and children exhibit symptoms of anxiety and depression.
A new study highlights significant disparities in dementia care availability by gender, race, ethnicity, education level, and family structure. The findings emphasize the importance of family caregivers, with those having available spouse or adult child support being less likely to move into nursing homes.
Researchers project a further decline in excess male births in countries like China and India, but warn of a surplus of young men globally, posing social and economic challenges. A global loss of 22 million female births could occur by 2100 if all at-risk countries are included in projections.
New research at Penn State found that close, supportive relationships with parents, especially dads, can help stave off certain adjustment problems during adolescence. The study showed that father-adolescent intimacy was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and weight concerns across most of adolescence.
A new tool called the 'scene wheel' is being used to study how accurately people construct mental representations of visual experiences. The wheel uses highly realistic images and deep-learning methods to simulate everyday visual experiences, allowing researchers to test the validity of classic findings in the field.
New research shows that family separations have long-lasting health consequences for children and families, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The study provides a human face to the tragic statistics of over 5,512 children separated from their families since 2017.
A study found that women in family-owned businesses are often discouraged from developing leadership skills and pursuing entrepreneurial careers. The research revealed that 78% of sons pursued entrepreneurial careers, while only 7% of daughters gained an entrepreneurial education or started a business.
A recent study by North Carolina State University found that education alone cannot overcome social inequality, particularly among men. The research examined data from over 56,000 individuals and found that a parent's social status continues to provide an advantage to their children in terms of earnings.
A new study by Professor Tim Thornton strengthens claims that King Richard III was involved in the murder of his nephews, known as 'the Princes in the Tower'. The research, published in History, suggests that credible sources confirm Richard III's guilt in the high-profile royal disappearance.
Research from the University of Kent reveals a decline in son preference among Bangladeshi women, driven by increased female education and employment. Despite stated desires for gender balance, actual fertility decisions continue to be shaped by son preference, with women more likely to have additional children if they lack sons.
Female Bengalese finches exhibit a lifelong preference for their father's song compared to other birds. In contrast, male finches lose this preference as they mature, suggesting sex-specific differences in vocal learning and preference.
The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation has awarded COMBINEDBrain a $68,000 grant to support the development of treatments for rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. The consortium of patient advocacy groups, researchers, and clinicians will use the funding to prepare for clinical trials and bring in more researchers.
A new study published in the Journal of Marketing suggests that salespeople should balance advocacy for the seller with advocacy for the customer. The research team found that high levels of both customer and seller advocacy lead to superior outcomes for both firms. Sellers are advised to encourage salesperson dual agency to their adva...
A Danish study found that overweight mothers had a higher risk of infertility in their sons compared to those with normal weight. The researchers also highlighted the importance of addressing risk factors for infertility globally and acknowledged the need for further studies to corroborate these findings.
Researchers found that parental exposure to predators affects offspring behavior differently based on sex, with paternal exposure impacting sons more and maternal exposure impacting daughters. This study provides new insights into the role of sexual lineage in transgenerational plasticity.
Researchers at MIT have successfully cooled sodium lithium molecules down to 200 billionths of a Kelvin using collisional cooling, enabling the potential for molecule-based quantum computing. The technique involved making the molecules and atoms spin in sync, avoiding 'bad' collisions that heated or destroyed the molecules.
A new study of wild chimpanzees finds that males whose mothers were present during their tween and teen years had higher odds of survival later in life. The study also suggests that adolescent males benefit from their mother's wealth of experience and knowledge, such as how to avoid predators or find food.
A study on wild bighorn sheep suggests that male offspring may lead to a faster decline in reproductive success and aging rates in mothers. Females that produced more male than female offspring early in life experienced reduced winter survival rates among their offspring, contributing to accelerated maternal aging.
The article sheds light on Käthe Beutler's life, from her early days as a pioneering female doctor in Berlin to her family's perilous emigration from Nazi Germany. Her story highlights the challenges faced by women, particularly Jewish ones, under the National Socialist regime.
A study published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education found that even when parents aim to avoid heteronormative stereotypes, external factors like mass media and religion can still reinforce them. Parents' mindful awareness of their conversations with other children and their influence on what they hear from friends and see ...
Shoukhrat Mitalipov, a germline gene therapy pioneer, argues that existing regulations can be strengthened to allow safe treatment. His 17-year-old son Paul also co-authored the editorial, highlighting the importance of understanding gene editing for non-scientists.
Researchers analyzed Marit Bjorgen's training data to examine two approaches: block training and traditional HIT. Both methods led to great success, with 8 Olympic gold medals and 18 world championship titles.
Researchers found that bonobo mothers aid their adult sons in copulation efforts, protecting them from other males and giving them access to popular spots within social groups. This behavior, rare in chimpanzees, is linked to higher male fertility and reproductive success for the bonobos.
Research finds that bonobo moms play an active role in helping their sons find a mate by preventing other males from mating and bringing them to ovulating females. This increases the sons' chances of becoming fathers, a finding that suggests bonobo mothers have a significant impact on male fertility.
The study found that African-American mothers live in fear for their sons' safety, leading to physical symptoms and impacting their parenting style. The mothers reported sharing 'the talk' with their sons to enhance their chances of survival.
A new estimation method for assessing natural variations in the sex ratio at birth was developed by an international team of researchers. The study found regional baseline SRB imbalances and identified 12 countries with strong evidence of sex ratio inflation, leading to fewer female births than expected.
A new study found that offspring born to mice exercising during pregnancy had increased levels of proteins associated with brown adipose tissue and higher body temperatures, indicating improved thermogenic function. This led to reduced weight gain on a high-fat diet and fewer symptoms of metabolic diseases in later life.
Researchers found that social media posts about sons receive 1.5 times more likes than those about daughters, perpetuating a gender imbalance. Posts featuring sons also tend to be liked more by both men and women, reinforcing the notion that boys are more important.
Researchers urge recognition of parental alienation as a form of family violence, citing its negative consequences for children's psychological health and well-being. The phenomenon involves behaviors such as targeting the other parent, creating fear, and sabotaging their relationship with the child.
A Rutgers-led study found that women invest more in daughters and men in sons, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This bias may have implications for rising income inequality and social mobility.
A new study conducted by Finnish and American researchers found that mothers are more likely to invest in their daughters than men in their sons. The Trivers-Willard hypothesis predicts that parents in good conditions will bias investment towards sons, but the study failed to support this theory.
The research found that earlier women had their first period, their sons started puberty earlier, and later women had their first period, their sons started puberty later. The association was also seen in daughters.
A new study by NYU's Michael Hout finds that Americans' occupational status is strongly linked to their parents' occupation, with high-status parents' children having greater advantages in the labor force. The study uses median-based data and reveals stark distinctions between top and bottom tiers of occupation status.
TGen has opened a DIPG tissue donation portal to advance research into the rare and incurable disease, which affects about 350 children in the US each year. The portal aims to accelerate the development of new treatments through collaboration with researchers and families affected by the disease.
A new study reveals that mothers of juvenile offenders maintain high aspirations for their sons, but lower expectations due to continued delinquency. Lower-income mothers tend to have higher aspirations for upward mobility.
Young-Jun Son and his students at the University of Arizona have received awards from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) for their research on disaster management and hand gesture task recognition. Their work aims to predict human behavior in social networks during emergencies and develop a simulation model to sup...
Men who experienced a male friend or family member's suicide found solace in self-care and social connections, revealing that masculinity is not mutually exclusive with emotional expression. The study highlights the importance of acknowledging men's grief in a way that respects their values.