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How you scroll matters: Passive social media use linked to loneliness
Not all social media use is the same. A Joint Research Center (JRC) study finds that how young Europeans use social media may be associated with loneliness more than how much time they spend online.
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Looks in hospitality: When appearance matters to employment
First impressions count but hospitality-tourism workplace experts warn that 'looks' should not be the main consideration when recruiting for face-to-face consumer jobs.
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The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy
'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion.
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Historian says Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide
The Midwest played a central role in the growth of Black freedom movements in the 20th century. It was a key site for incubating and expanding the ideas of political activist Marcus Garvey, not only in the U.S., but globally, ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing
Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Moms bear the brunt of mental heavy lifting at home, managing 7 in 10 tasks
From choosing gifts and sending cards to planning Christmas dinner, the holiday season can feel like an avalanche of mental to-do lists. New research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourne, published ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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TikTok makes teenagers happy, says researcher
Is TikTok ruining today's youth? Not at all, according to a study led by Emilie Owens, researcher at the University of Oslo. The study is published in the journal International Research in Children's Literature.
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Dec 12, 2024
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Can the UK's 'Online Safety Act' tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?
The UK's new Online Safety Act, programmed for implementation in the second half of next year, could reshape how social media platforms deal with harmful online content. This legislation aims to protect users by requiring ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Christmas adverts: decoding the trusted formula used to pull on consumers' heart strings
This Christmas, major UK brands are spending over £10 billion on advertising. And to justify the big spend, they are using sophisticated emotional marketing strategies to capture attention and boost sales.
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Dec 12, 2024
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15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast—and the number is growing rapidly
Coastal populations are expanding quickly around the world. The rise is evident in burgeoning waterfront cities and in the increasing damage from powerful storms and rising sea levels. Yet, reliable, detailed data on the ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Experts call for mental health hubs to prevent child exploitation
Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.
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Dec 12, 2024
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'Is this all there is?' Retirement can be a painful transition if we don't adjust our thinking
The age at which Australians can receive the pension has risen to 67, meaning many of us are working longer. But the length of time we are expected to spend retired has also risen, because we are living longer.
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Dec 12, 2024
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What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread frustration with the health insurance industry, highlighting the challenges CEOs face balancing public accountability with corporate responsibilities.
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Dec 12, 2024
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Why stepparents need more parenting rights to care for children
New research from political philosopher Associate Professor Luara Ferracioli suggests stepparents often play a valuable role in children's lives and should receive adequate social and legal status.
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Dec 12, 2024
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Climate projects take 'invisible' care work for granted: why this needs to change
Care work forms the often invisible infrastructure of all life. It is largely carried out by women and other marginalized groups, and it holds up communities and societies. It can be work in relation to production, such as ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Victim-survivors share views on criminalizing coercive control
A report released by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed how Australian female victim-survivors feel about the criminalization of coercive control and highlighted a need for wider changes to the justice system's ...
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Dec 12, 2024
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Shared war experiences can increase refugee acceptance, study shows
Highlighting shared wartime experiences can foster greater acceptance of refugees, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
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Dec 12, 2024
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'A virtual seat at the family table': why older people are among the biggest users of social media
The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people.
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Dec 12, 2024
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Research reveals barriers to gender equal parental leave in Australia
A new study from the Monash Business School has found that fathers and partners still struggle to take up paid parental leave, despite legal changes that were designed to clear the way.
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Dec 11, 2024
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Data analysis suggests temperament and economic preferences guide career choices
A doctoral dissertation to be defended at the Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu reveals that the temperament traits of those who become leaders include curiosity, impulsiveness, energetic, and self-confidence. ...
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Dec 11, 2024
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