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Plenty of ups and downs are key to a great story, research finds
Since at least Aristotle, writers and scholars have debated what makes for a great story. One of them is Samsun Knight, a novelist who is also an economist and assistant professor of marketing at the University of Toronto's ...
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Aug 30, 2024
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Research exposes how repeated information warps our decisions
Imagine the decisions you make every day, such as what to buy, who to trust, or who to vote for, are heavily influenced by a simple yet powerful flaw in your reasoning. Economists at the University of Surrey argue that people ...
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Aug 30, 2024
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Support for the unique challenges faced by culturally diverse fathers benefits the whole family
New research has revealed support and services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) fathers is lacking, however culturally specific peer support programs and tailored resources are benefiting the whole family.
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Aug 30, 2024
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New school year offers chance to help teens manage stress
Looming college applications. Developing a more nuanced sense of self. Earlier wake-up times. Comparing themselves to peers. Difficult classes. Time management. Striving for independence from parents.
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Aug 30, 2024
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How can you help your child tidy up their room (without having a massive fight every time)?
If you've ever opened the door to your child's room only to be greeted by a sea of clothes, toys and who knows what else, you're not alone.
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Aug 30, 2024
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From harmony to civil war: When language turns deadly
For years, Jaroslav Tir has been pondering a perplexing mystery: Why do some countries where a multi-ethnic populace once lived together in harmony devolve into civil war, slaughter and ethnic cleansing?
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Aug 30, 2024
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The urgent message coming from boys
Harvard Ph.D. Niobe Way, author of "Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis of Connection" and, most recently, "Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture," is less interested in what boys and ...
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Aug 30, 2024
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The balance battle: Five reasons why dads are struggling with workplace flexibility
Despite a rise in dual-earner families in Australia and men wanting to be more engaged with their kids, there are still major hurdles preventing dads from fully embracing formalized flexible working arrangements such as part-time ...
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Aug 30, 2024
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Married to the job? How having a self-employed partner might be hurting your happiness
Ever considered working for yourself? Some of the oft-touted perks make it seem like a dream. You get more control over your time, total freedom over creative and business decisions, and a better work-life balance.
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Aug 30, 2024
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Study uses a gambling framework to show how past regrets can be viewed differently moving forward
When reflecting on one's life, it is not uncommon to say something along the lines of, "No regrets." It's seen routinely in popular culture, and the social media hashtag #noregrets is featured on millions of posts across ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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Husbands still dominate investment decisions, research reveals
Husbands still have more control over investment decisions than their wives, despite signs they are riskier investors, according to new research.
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Aug 29, 2024
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Is authentic leadership effective in promoting diversity in Japan?
Promoting diversity in business organizations requires a focus on cognitive diversity, which is the differences in individuals' invisible attributes, such as knowledge, skills, perspectives, and values, rather than demographic ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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Research connects happy keywords to happier shoppers
New research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business shows consumers use "happier" words to search for products when they are in a good mood. Researchers have connected those positive search terms with an ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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Africa's 'youthquake': Huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope
By 2050, one in every three young people on Earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labor Organization's (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa's young people will be key players ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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South Africa's coal workers face uncertainty—study shows they're being left out of the green transition
South Africa is on the path to decarbonization—doing away with burning coal and other fossil fuels and moving towards renewable, clean energy, such as solar and wind power. However, the coal industry employs 91,000 people. ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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Who are the global super-rich of tomorrow? Teens at one of the world's most expensive schools interviewed
While super-rich kids make for great TV subjects, their real lives, perspectives and ambitions are often shielded from the public. To learn more about them, we interviewed students at one of the most expensive secondary schools ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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LGBTQI+ Australians are tired of being ignored—here's why counting them in the census is so important
The 2026 Census presented a crucial opportunity to count the LGBTQI+ population in Australia for the first time.
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Aug 29, 2024
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Romance fraud doesn't only happen online—it can turn into real-world deception
We often think of fraudsters as people on the opposite side of the world. They will manipulate and exploit victims through words on a computer screen, or loving messages through the phone. But romance fraud can also happen ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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Who says boys don't cry? Why we must encourage men and boys to express their emotions
The Democratic National Convention recently wrapped up in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were officially nominated as the party's ticket for the 2024 presidential election.
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Aug 29, 2024
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Teens recognize risk behavior in movies and series, but are not always critical
When teens see risk behavior such as drinking, smoking or drug use in movies or series, they sometimes find it difficult to define whether it's realistic or not. They recognize stereotypes but cannot always interpret it critically. ...
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Aug 29, 2024
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