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.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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Movies and television often show romance sparking when two strangers meet. Real-life couples, however, are far more likely to begin as friends. Two-thirds of romantic relationships start out platonically, a new study in Social ...
Social Sciences
Jul 12, 2021
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In cultures that place a high value on conventional gender norms, particularly those that prize men as the breadwinners in a family, their unemployment plays an outsized role in whether a romantic relationship ultimately ...
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2021
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Sexual identities and sexual behaviors don't always match because sexuality is multidimensional. Many people recognize sexual fluidity, and some even identify as "mostly straight."
Social Sciences
May 11, 2021
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British Indians are moving away from traditional arranged marriages and creating their own practices to suit individual circumstances, ambitions and identity. In a new book, "Learning to Love: Arranged Marriages and the British ...
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2021
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Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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Where do you see yourself in five years? It's a standard job interview question, but it's an even better question to ask yourself about your relationship.
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2021
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A few years ago I started conducting interviews with over 100 people about their online dating experiences. I wanted to know how people presented themselves on their profiles, perceived other users on the platforms, and made ...
Social Sciences
Feb 11, 2021
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Valentine's Day brings images of flowers, chocolates and gifts in all shapes and sizes from the ones we love. And today's social norms encourage many of us to share our happiness (and images of our gifts) on social media. ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2021
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One of the first nationwide estimates of sexual minority representation across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees and occupations in the US publishes November 18, 2020 in the open-access journal ...
Education
Nov 18, 2020
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