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Schools for the blind can have positive psychological transformative effects on people with visual impairment
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that for individuals with acquired visual impairments, "segregated placements," such as schools for the blind, play a significant role in fostering positive psychological ...
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Well-being increases when working hours are reduced, finds Germany-wide study
Well-being increases when working hours are reduced—while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific ...
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Research reveals potential for community-led housing to empower black and minority ethnic communities
Dr. Tom Moore, a housing and planning research expert at the University of Liverpool, has contributed to pioneering new research which, for the first time, provides a national overview of the challenges faced by black and ...
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Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change
More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend more time online, we are more vulnerable to a wide range of risks. This fact is particularly true for women and girls.
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Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines
The treatment of sexual minority and gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools continues to be a contentious issue among parents and political parties, particularly in provinces like Alberta and British Columbia.
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Oct 18, 2024
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The refrigerator as a harbinger of a better life
To get a good sense of a country's level of development, you need to look at the items people have in their homes, according to economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from Radboud University.
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Oct 18, 2024
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When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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How images of knives intended to stop youth knife crime may actually be making things worse
You'd be forgiven for thinking that young people are behind most knife crime in the UK. Media coverage often focuses on youth involvement, and the government's plan to halve knife crime focuses specifically on young people ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Research collaboration launches civil rights in education initiative
A new civil rights in education initiative, called AdvancED Equity, that focuses on advancing research to inform policy related to civil rights protections in the field of education, was recently established with support ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Afghan smartphone addiction revealed: A nation gripped by 'nomophobia'
A study, conducted by a team of international researchers, surveyed 754 undergraduate medical students, predominantly aged between 18 and 29, in a country grappling with political turmoil and severe restrictions on women's ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Volunteering to help strangers seen as greater contribution than caring for friends and family
Americans believe volunteering to help strangers contributes more to society than providing care for family or friends, even though they contribute billions of dollars' worth of labor in unpaid caregiving every year, according ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Masculinity worries linked to revenge, avoidance in workplace
To forgive is to move on and set a foundation for a brighter future. In the workplace, forgiveness makes for healthier and more effective workgroups, especially when co-worker transgressions are minor and the need for effective ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Business expert explores strategies for supporting women in leadership, curbing bias
Women and minority leaders who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny, and research has recommended organizations provide critical stakeholders with information about a leader to reduce negative ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Reflections from the stateless Rohingya refugees in Malaysia reveals decisions process on resettlement
Resettlement to a third country offers a durable solution for refugees who cannot integrate into their asylum or transit countries. While most studies focus on the experiences of refugees after their arrival in resettlement ...
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Oct 16, 2024
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The lasting scars of war: How conflict shapes children's lives long after the fighting ends
The world is witnessing some of the highest levels of conflict in decades, with more than 110 armed conflicts occurring across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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Oct 16, 2024
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Why might people believe in human-made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain
Hurricane Milton slammed into the west coast of Florida on October 9, becoming the second powerful hurricane to hit the state in just two weeks.
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Oct 16, 2024
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Involuntary sweeps of homeless encampments do not improve public safety, study finds
A study in the Journal of Urban Health, finds that involuntary sweeps of homeless encampments in Denver, Colorado were not effective in reducing crime.
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Oct 16, 2024
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Public trust in US elections is decreasing. But should it be?
Recent polls show public trust in the integrity of U.S. elections is decreasing, largely among Republicans. But this doesn't signal that our elections are getting less reliable, UC Berkeley scholars said.
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Oct 16, 2024
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Virtual agents can create more trust in the police for people with a migration background
Can virtual agents strengthen the trust of people with a migration background in the police? A research team from the University of Würzburg has investigated this. The results surprised even those responsible.
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Oct 15, 2024
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The flirting paradox: Why the attention your partner receives from others is liable to diminish your desire for them
Have you always thought that attention your partner receives from other people would make them more attractive to you? Think again. A new Reichman University study reveals a surprising twist in the way we react when others ...
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Oct 15, 2024
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