Articles tagged with Womens Studies
A new study aggregates evidence from experiments on performance incentives globally, finding that men and women respond similarly to rewards for achieving performance objectives. The study suggests that performance pay boosts productivity for both genders across various contexts and program designs.
A Swedish study of over 2 million women found preterm delivery significantly increases future risks of chronic high blood pressure. The association remains strong even 40 years later.
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines changes in women's and underrepresented group representation in US academic medicine. Since the 1990s, there has been a significant increase in these groups' representation, with certain specialties showing more substantial gains.
Research from Lancaster University finds that low-earning and high-earning women are taking more control of their finances, with high-earning women 'going solo' in money management. Meanwhile, low-earning women are seeing a relaxation of male control over household finances.
The study explores how adult women experience acne's influence on their lives, finding it affects self-esteem and relationships. Adult women describe the negative emotional impacts of acne on their daily lives.
Research reveals that TV accentuates traditional women's roles at the expense of their needs, leading to lower sexual assertiveness and increased shame. Women who reject these norms face backlash, making it difficult for them to challenge negative discourse and improve their confidence about sex.
A large study of over 1.4 million women found no increased risk of breast cancer associated with night shift work, including long-term shifts. The research combined data from multiple studies and provided new insights into the topic.
Recent studies reveal that bilingualism alters brain networks for skilled cognition and fluent language performance, facilitating new learning.
A recent study by the University of Michigan found that African-American women are equally likely to experience infertility as their white counterparts, yet they often cope with it alone due to social stigma. The study reveals that these women face discrimination in medical settings and feel a negative impact on their self-esteem.
A study of 1.3 million women found that quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of premature death, with smokers who stop before age 30 avoiding nearly all excess risk. The risks associated with smoking are substantial and increase with the amount smoked, highlighting the importance of quitting to extend life.
A study by Catalyst found that one-third of the labor force, including both men and women, may be affected by after-school care concerns, leading to worker stress and lost productivity. Companies can reduce this stress by offering flexible work arrangements and supports for working parents.
A five-year project aims to investigate the under-representation of women in top leadership roles in medical schools, with a focus on cultural change and action research. The study will examine the marginalization of minority and generalist faculty as well.
A four-year study found a sharp decline in HRT prescribing after the Million Women Study's publication, whereas an earlier study had little effect. Widespread media coverage is believed to have played a significant role in this change.
A US national study is seeking women who have donated eggs prior to May 2001 to understand their physical and emotional experience. The research aims to analyze the role of payment in women's motivation to donate eggs, a practice common in the US but not allowed in other countries.