News tagged with social work
Spanking sparks aggression, does little to reduce behavior problems
(PhysOrg.com) -- Discipline -- whether it's spanking, yelling or giving time-outs -- may sometimes do little to reduce children's behavior problems, a new study indicates.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 01, 2010 |
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Today's parents 'not to blame' for teenage problem behaviour
(PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Liberal? Conservative? Stanford study says mental nudge can make voters flip-flop
(PhysOrg.com) -- No doubt you’ve worked hard for your success. But chances are you’ve also had some help and lucky breaks along the way.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 02, 2009 |
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Study: Parenthood makes moms more liberal, dads more conservative
Parenthood is pushing mothers and fathers in opposite directions on political issues associated with social welfare, from health care to education, according to new research from North Carolina State University.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Black men need special attention from social workers to deal with their needs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Among disadvantaged people in the United States, the most needy and least helped are probably African American men, according to a new book from the University of Chicago’s School of Social ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2010 |
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Studies touting China's treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
(Phys.org) -- Excessive Internet usage has been linked to an array of problems, from structural changes in the brain to depression, poor social skills, violent outbursts and sexual promiscuity. In China, concerns ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2012 |
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New U.S. Census report shows poverty increasing more in West than elsewhere
Income in the 13 western states didn't decline as steeply in 2008 as elsewhere in the country, but poverty went up more, according to a researcher at the West Coast Poverty Center at the University of Washington.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2009 |
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Searching the brain for social networks
(PhysOrg.com) -- Why do some people tend to make inappropriate comments in social situations? Why do some people misread cues about how others feel about them?
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 05, 2011 |
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One in ten 16 year olds have self-harmed
One in ten 16 year olds in Northern Ireland have self-harmed in the past year, according to new research by ARK at Queen’s University and the University of Ulster.
Jul 30, 2009 |
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Nearly half of all elderly Americans will experience poverty
Nearly half of all Americans between the ages of 60 and 90 will encounter at least one year of poverty or near poverty, says a recent study by Mark R. Rank, PhD, the Herbert S. Hadley Professor of Social Work at the Brown ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 09, 2010 |
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Study: Hairstylists can help identify older clients who need health services
Hairstylists may have a unique opportunity to help steer their elderly clients to needed health services, according to a small, exploratory study.
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Investing in kids' future pays off
(PhysOrg.com) -- When parents set up long-term savings accounts for college, business start-ups or home ownership, kids feel more financially and emotionally secure, new research shows
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2010 |
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US-born Asian-American women more likely to think about, attempt suicide
Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 17, 2009 |
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Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial
(PhysOrg.com) -- Abusive men who select partners mainly based on appearance are likely to be violent again after completing an abuser intervention program, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2011 |
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Study shows people not only judge mothers based on work status, but also judge their kids
Although a woman's role in the home varies, a recent study shows that people favor not only a mother, but also her child and their relationship when she is not employed outside the home full time.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2010 |
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