If you're from a Western society, chances are you value individuality, independence, analytical thinking, and an openness to strangers and new ideas.
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When making decisions about what to do with their romantic relationships, people are typically inclined to move relationships forward rather than end them, according to a new paper by Western's Samantha Joel.
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Aug 5, 2021
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While there are still couples who wait for a deep level of commitment before having sex, today it's far more common for two people to explore their sexual compatibility before making long-term plans together.
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Dec 22, 2010
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What do you think is the best way to raise children? One method is psychological control where parents attempt to improve their children's behavior by making them feel shame or guilt about their actions. Another form of ...
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Dec 21, 2021
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Latino kids who spend unstructured leisure time with friends, participate in certain nonschool activities and have part-time jobs may encounter high levels of violence in their communities.
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Jun 14, 2013
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(Phys.org) —For better or worse, your spouse's opinion about your job matters more than you might realize, according to a new study headed by Julie Holliday Wayne, associate professor in the School of Business.
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Jul 15, 2013
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A study led by a sociologist at Trinity College Dublin has found that stress caused by poverty directly impacts children. The findings contradict mainstream theoretical models of poverty which hold that economic pressure ...
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Feb 10, 2022
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Researchers have called for a consistent and supportive approach to child abandonment in Europe to protect the welfare of the hundreds of youngsters given up by their parents every year.
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May 29, 2012
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When the demands of work and family conflict, is the job blamed, is the family role blamed or is blame placed on both? And what are the consequences?
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Jun 2, 2011
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If you work from home part of the week as a teleworker, does it help reduce work exhaustion caused by juggling work and family commitments? The answer may depend on the level of conflict you have between work and home and ...
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Nov 8, 2011
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