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Social Sciences Mar 13, 2024

Study tracks shifts in student mental health during college

A four-year study by Dartmouth researchers captures the most in-depth data yet on how college students' self-esteem and mental health fluctuates during their four years in academia, identifying key populations and stressors ...

Social Sciences Nov 27, 2023

What is the 'sunk cost fallacy'? Is it ever a good thing?

Have you ever encountered a subpar hotel breakfast while on holiday? You don't really like the food choices on offer, but since you already paid for the meal as part of your booking, you force yourself to eat something anyway ...

Social Sciences Mar 31, 2023

Researchers find less victim blaming in campus sexual assaults, but say solutions are still needed

Women who have experienced sexual violence at fraternity parties have often been blamed for what happened to them. But new research on an elite college campus suggests that it's becoming less common to fault the victim.

Social Sciences Jul 5, 2022

The extremist watchers: How a network of researchers is searching for the next hate-fueled attack

One evening in early June, a week after 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, extremism researcher Kesa White started seeing media reports of another mass shooting, ...

Education Jun 22, 2022

With $10 million windfall, free Seattle coding school for women goes national to speed change in tech's 'bro culture'

Amber Tanaka was burned out.

Plants & Animals Nov 10, 2021

Sounding the alarm: How honey bees alert their hive to attacks by giant 'murder' hornets

For the first time, the unique sounds honey bees (Apis cerana) use to alert members of their hive when giant "murder" hornets attack have been documented. These signals—including a newly described "antipredator pipe"—are ...

Social Sciences Sep 28, 2021

When it comes to reporting on sexual assault in media, words matter

Someone on your favorite sports team is accused of date rape. A local city council candidate is charged in the sexual assault of a co-worker. Accusations surface about coaches of a gymnastics team.

Social Sciences Jun 28, 2021

Study explores why women decide not to tell anyone about being sexually assaulted

Despite greater cultural awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault in recent years, many victims are reluctant to talk about what happened to them.

Social Sciences May 4, 2021

Poor grasp of dating violence in college perpetuates 'boys will be boys' views

Dating violence—physical, sexual, psychological or emotional within a relationship, including stalking—is pervasive on college campuses with far-reaching health implications. One in five women experience a sexual assault ...

Education Feb 25, 2021

Slutpage visits may be common among US college students

Visits to digital groups, websites or email lists that share nude or semi-nude photos of women without their consent, known as slutpages, may be common among US college students, according to a survey conducted at a large ...

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