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Social Sciences Feb 27, 2024

With an aging population, 'silver tourism' an avenue for industry growth

There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of "silver tourism," paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing aging population the opportunity to maintain quality ...

Social Sciences Feb 19, 2024

Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows

What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?

Economics & Business Feb 8, 2024

Opinion: Smartphones mean we're always available to our bosses. 'Right to disconnect' laws are a necessary fix

Australian workers are set to have the right to disconnect from their workplaces once they clock off for the day.

Economics & Business Feb 5, 2024

Millions of Australians have a chronic illness. So why aren't employers accommodating them?

More than 20 million Australians have at least one long-term health condition, 63% of whom are in the workforce.

Social Sciences Feb 5, 2024

New research shows some gains but fresh difficulties in combating child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse is common in Australia. The best evidence of this comes from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), which surveyed 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over. The ACMS found 28.5% of the national ...

Political science Jan 31, 2024

Thesis finds that recruitment of Swedish operational police officers needs to be broadened

Can scientific methods be used to identify who is best suited for physically and mentally demanding missions? In his doctoral thesis, Peter Tedeholm explores the individual characteristics of Swedish operational police officers.

Veterinary medicine Jan 29, 2024

Putting animals to sleep can give veterinarians suicidal thoughts

Helene Seljenes Dalum has carried out research on what causes veterinarians to have suicidal thoughts. In June, she completed her doctorate at IMB, which brought her a little nearer to discovering the reasons behind the statistics.

Social Sciences Jan 25, 2024

Do workers with a recent history of burnout make different career choices?

Previous research showed that clinical burnout complicates career resumption because employers are less inclined to hire or promote previously burned-out workers. Researchers Philippe Sterkens, Stijn Baert, Eline Moens, Joey ...

Social Sciences Jan 22, 2024

Many women still live in poverty, but we can change this

In its recent gender snapshot, the United Nations noted that: "Globally, in 2023, women aged 55 to 59 are more likely to live in extreme poverty than men."

Social Sciences Jan 18, 2024

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek ...

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