News tagged with social ties

Social media actually strengthen social ties, various demographics engage differently, study says

(PhysOrg.com) -- Contrary to popular opinion, Facebook is making us more social, albeit in ways unique to the digital age, according to new research at The University of Texas at Austin.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Rethinking the social structure of ancient Eurasian nomads

Prehistoric Eurasian nomads are commonly perceived as horse riding bandits who utilized their mobility and military skill to antagonize ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Persians, and Greeks. Although some historical ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Still irritating after all these years: Study of adult children and parents

(PhysOrg.com) -- The majority of parents and adult children experience some tension and aggravation with one another, a new study says.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Can thinking of a loved one reduce your pain?

(PhysOrg.com) -- "The very thought of you ... the mere idea of you" -- from the song "The Very Thought of You" by Ray Noble. Can the mere thought of your loved one reduce your pain?

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Study finds few well-being advantages to marriage over cohabitation

A new study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that married couples experience few advantages for psychological well-being, health, or social ties compared to unmarried couples who live together. While ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 8

Promises come at a price

Be careful what you promise people. You are not just obliging yourself to keep your promises; other people will hold you to account for them as well. Dutch-sponsored researcher Manuela Vieth investigated how the behaviour ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Neighborhoods can have depressing effect on health, study

(PhysOrg.com) -- The nation's poverty rate climbed to 14.3 percent -- the highest level since 1994 -- according to the Census Bureau's annual report on the economic well-being of U.S. households. That means ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 01, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0