Meatworkers prone to violence, expert says
Meatworkers are more inclined to commit acts of violence, new research by Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Nik Taylor has found.
Jan 24, 2013
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Social bullying prevalent in children's television, study finds
Children ages 2-11 view an alarming amount of television shows that contain forms of social bullying or social aggression. Physical aggression in television for children is greatly documented, but this is the first in-depth ...
Sep 27, 2012
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Why are action stars more likely to be Republican?
Fighting ability, largely determined by upper body strength, continues to rule the minds of modern men, according to a new study by Aaron Sell from Griffith University in Australia and colleagues. Their work explores the ...
Apr 10, 2012
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Family and peer relationships essential to Mexican-American college students' success
Hispanics are enrolling in the higher education system at a greater rate than ever, yet they are less likely than their non-Hispanic peers to enter college or earn degrees, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. A new study ...
Feb 27, 2012
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Rebels without applause: New study on peer victimization
Loners and antisocial kids who reject other children are often bullied at school - an accepted form of punishment from peers as they establish social order. Such peer victimization may be an extreme group response to control ...
Sep 28, 2010
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A healthy mind makes a healthy body in teens
Happier youths are also healthier youths, according to Emily Shaffer-Hudkins and her team, from the University of South Florida in the US. Adolescents' positive emotions and moods, as well as their satisfaction with life, ...
Jul 08, 2010
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People who suppress anger are more likely to become violent when drunk
A study published today in the journal Addiction reveals that drunkenness increases the risk for violent behaviour, but only for individuals with a strong inclination to suppress anger.
Jun 21, 2010
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Research finds attractive women increase risky behaviour in young men
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Queensland research suggests that the presence of a beautiful woman can lead men to throw caution to the wind.
Mar 01, 2010
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'Peter Pan' Apes Never Seem To Learn Selfishness
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sharing is a behavior on which day care workers and kindergarten teachers tend to offer young humans a lot of coaching. But for our ape cousins the bonobos, sharing just comes naturally.
Feb 01, 2010
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Adolescents' gambling a part of a cluster of problem behaviors
Ten percent of young adolescent boys -- or one in 10 -- exhibit a symptom of conduct disorder as well as a symptom of risky or problem gambling, according to new research findings from the University at Buffalo's Research ...
Oct 23, 2009
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Violence between couples is usually calculated, and does not result from loss of control
Violence between couples is usually the result of a calculated decision-making process and the partner inflicting violence will do so only as long as the price to be paid is not too high. This is the conclusion of a new study ...
Oct 19, 2009
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Dogs are aggressive if they are trained badly
Psychologists' study finds TV ratings for kids' shows don't reflect aggressive content
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by psychologists from Iowa State University and Linfield College has found that TV ratings don't accurately reflect the aggressive content found in shows popular among children ...
Feb 25, 2009
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