News tagged with family conflict

A willingness to be bullied may be inherited

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of the behavior of marmots suggests that a willingness to accept some extent of bullying, rather than shying away from interactions that could lead to conflict, may be inherited.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 01, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

The therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond

A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered important members of the family and irreplaceable companions. A growing body of research now ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Staying together 'for kids' sake' isn't always best

(PhysOrg.com) -- The research is clear: Adolescents tend to fare better -- academically and behaviorally -- when they live with both biological parents. But when their parents frequently argue, young adults are significantly ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Family largely ignored in Canada's response to youth homelessness

The role of family in ending youth homelessness is largely ignored in Canada, according to a report released today by York University, though there is evidence that family reconnection works in Australia and the United Kingdom ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 13, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Living with parents in adult life can prolong family conflict

Researchers from the University of La Laguna have monitored 240 bi-parent families to observe the impact involved when children continue living in the family home during their late teens and early twenties ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Doctor groups set new policy to curb industry sway

(AP) -- No more letting industry help pay for developing medical guidelines. Restrictions on consulting deals. And no more pens with drug company names or other swag at conferences.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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